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New Mexico United wins against San Antonio FC in penalty shootout

New Mexico United overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat San Antonio FC in a penalty shootout during the final round of USL Jägermeister Cup group play.


Museum of New Mexico Press earns three nominations for book design awards

The Museum of New Mexico Press has received nominations for three of its books in the Southwest Book Design Awards.


OPINION: Protect New Mexico’s children!

Do you know what books are in your child’s school library?


Arts & Culture: La Materia gives us the life of a guitar

In the book The Spirit of Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico author Nicolasa Chavez sheds light on the story of flamenco and its worldwide appeal.


Veritas International University: Unique backgrounds bring classical Christian higher education to New Mexico

It sounds like a bad joke gone wrong: What does a former professional baseball player, a post-punk musician, a jujitsu master, the protestant reformation, and Sodom and Gomorrah have in common?


Sharebite CEO on SNAP risks: 'New Mexico has America's highest percentage of residents who rely on SNAP'

Dilip Rao, Chief Executive Officer of Sharebite, responded to the New Mexico Sun regarding federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).


Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández comments on court ruling and calls for transparency

Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández posted updates between July 28-29, highlighting community outreach in New Mexico’s Third District, celebrating a federal court ruling protecting Planned Parenthood funding, and calling for greater transparency regarding...


New Mexico United faces Hartford Athletic as Tambakis nears USL Championship milestones

New Mexico United will play Hartford Athletic in a cross-conference match on Wednesday.


New Mexico True campaign recognized as finalist in Skift IDEA Awards

New Mexico's tourism sector has received another recognition, as the New Mexico True "Living Legends" campaign was named a finalist for the 2025 Skift IDEA Awards in the "Creative Thinkers: Content" category.


Unm athletics offers free admission to select sporting events for greater community engagement

The University of New Mexico Athletics Department has announced that admission to women’s soccer, softball, baseball, and outdoor track & field events will now be free for the general public.


Noel, Harris score in season debuts for New Mexico United

Valentin Noel and Dayonn Harris each scored in their season debuts, helping New Mexico United secure a shootout win over San Antonio FC in the Jägermeister Cup.


University of New Mexico reports two shot at student housing

The University of New Mexico (UNM) announced on the social media platform X that two individuals were shot at Casas del Rio student housing.


La Cueva soccer coach on preseason development: ‘We treat it at a different level’

Easy Jimenez, head coach of La Cueva boys soccer, said on ESPN Radio 101.7 "THE TEAM" that the inaugural New Mexico United High School Summer Classic helped set the tone for the preseason.


ESPN 101.7 THE TEAM host: 'Hulk Hogan was one of the greatest entertainers ever'

Mike Adams, host of "Mike Adams 2.0" on ESPN Radio 101.7 "The TEAM," said on air that Hulk Hogan's passing highlights his unmatched legacy, noting that Hogan entertained millions for decades and reshaped the popularity of professional wrestling.


Flogistix aids emission reduction in New Mexico's oil sector

The New Mexico Oil and Gas Association (NMOGA) has highlighted the contributions of its member company, Flogistix by Flowco, in reducing methane emissions within the state's oil and gas sector.


HCA seeks proposals for state employee dental and vision benefits

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is inviting vendors to submit proposals for the provision of dental and vision benefits for state employees.


Albuquerque ranked among best U.S. cities for work-life balance

Albuquerque has been ranked 17th in CoworkingCafe's list of "Best U.S. Cities for Work, Life and Mental Health Balance."


Automatic voter registration implemented for Bernalillo County residents

County Clerk Michelle S. Kavanaugh has announced that Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) is now active in Bernalillo County and throughout New Mexico.


NMDOT launches humorous campaign against impaired driving

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has introduced a new campaign called "Are You Serious?


Ethanol plant in Portales receives support from New Mexico EDD

Navitas Global, an ethanol production facility located in Portales, has been granted LEDA assistance to create jobs and expand its operations.