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Banana Ball Championship League schedules Albuquerque stop in April 2026

Banana Ball will return to Albuquerque in 2026, with Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park set to host two games on April 11 and 12.


Deb Haaland addresses resilience, book bans and LGBTQ+ support in recent posts

Deb Haaland shared reflections on resilience inspired by her upbringing and spoke out against book bans while reaffirming support for LGBTQ+ communities in New Mexico through several posts made on October 11-12, 2025.


Logan White’s journey from WNMU pitcher to MLB executive highlighted

Logan L. White, a former standout pitcher at Western New Mexico University (WNMU), has built a notable career in professional baseball leadership.


Mustang tennis players compete at ITA regional championships

WICHITA FALLS, TX – The Western New Mexico University Mustangs competed in the 2025 ITA Division II Men's South Central Regional Championships on Thursday.


Central Washington defeats ENMU football team in Lone Star Conference matchup

Eastern New Mexico University's football team faced a tough loss against Central Washington University, ranked 16th nationally, with a final score of 58-7 in Ellensburg, Washington.


Eastern New Mexico women's soccer defeated by Lubbock Christian at home

The Eastern New Mexico University women's soccer team lost 7-0 to Lubbock Christian University in a Lone Star Conference match on Saturday at the Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium.


UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center introduces advanced surgical robots for patient care

Two new surgical robots have been introduced at The University of New Mexico Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC), a campus of UNM Hospital, to assist surgeons in performing various procedures.


Eastern New Mexico volleyball falls to Dallas Baptist in Lone Star Conference match

Eastern New Mexico University's volleyball team was defeated by Dallas Baptist University in a Lone Star Conference match on Saturday, with set scores of 12-25, 24-26, and 22-25.


Western New Mexico volleyball ends losing streak against Texas A&M-Kingsville

Western New Mexico University (WNMU) volleyball secured a five-set victory over Texas A&M University-Kingsville in Silver City on Saturday.


Western New Mexico falls to Western Oregon despite strong offensive effort

Western Oregon University secured a 41-20 win over Western New Mexico University in a football game held at McArthur Field in Monmouth, Oregon.


Western New Mexico men's tennis ends ITA tournament; next match set for January

Western New Mexico University's men's tennis team wrapped up its participation in the ITA tournament held in Wichita Falls, Texas.


Santa Fe Institute welcomes postdoctoral fellow Jacob Calvert for research on collective behavior

Visiting Complexity Postdoctoral Fellow Jacob Calvert has joined the Santa Fe Institute (SFI) to further his research on collective behaviors in physical and biological systems.


Western New Mexico women’s golf finishes first round at NCAA regional preview

The Western New Mexico University women's golf team completed the first round of the NCAA Division II West Regional Preview at Pueblo Country Club in Pueblo, Colorado, on October 13.


Western New Mexico volleyball falls to Texas Woman’s University in straight sets

Western New Mexico University's volleyball team lost in three straight sets to Texas Woman's University on Saturday at Kitty Magee Arena in Denton, Texas.


New Mexico United draws with Orange County SC in six-goal home thriller

New Mexico United and Orange County SC played to a 3-3 draw on Saturday night at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park.


Roundabout opens to connect Rail Trail with Tiguex Park in Albuquerque

City workers have completed a new roundabout at the intersection of Mountain Road and 19th Street in Albuquerque, providing a connection between The Rail Trail and Tiguex Park.


New Mexico leads nation in reducing child poverty with targeted programs

New Mexico has achieved significant progress in reducing child poverty, according to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau.


Locker505 board member on state healthcare crisis: 'We can’t keep providers in our state because of the malpractice'

Mike Romo, a board member of the nonprofit Locker505, expressed concerns about New Mexico's malpractice system, stating it is driving providers away.


Rio Grande Foundation president: 'New Mexico's medical provider shortage is simply one aspect of the problem'

Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation, a free-market think tank, said that New Mexico's provider shortages are part of broader national issues tied to third-party payment and regulatory growth.


New Mexico GOP director on healthcare crisis: 'Doctors are leaving NM and insurance companies are fighting to stay alive'

Leticia Muñoz, executive director of the State Republican Party of New Mexico, expressed concerns about the state's healthcare system.