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New Mexico $47M Transport Funding for Safety, Climate, and Communities: Why it Matters
Nearly $47 million in transportation funding from the New Mexico Department of Transportation goes beyond roads and bridges. The projects touch daily life—making streets safer, strengthening public transit, cutting emissions, and helping rural and Tribal communities close long-standing infrastructure gaps.
Childcare Advocates Press New Mexico Senate to Protect Wage Hikes Amid Budget Standoff
Childcare advocates are calling on New Mexico senators to retain proposed wage increases for early childhood educators, warning that low pay could drive workers out of the profession as lawmakers debate funding for universal childcare.
Local Music Television Show ‘Bands of Enchantment’ Red Carpet Premiere at Albuquerque’s Historic Kimo Theatre
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - On Saturday, January 31, downtown...
NM Health Officials Warn Versus Raw Dairy After Newborn Dies of Listeria
New Mexico health officials are urging residents to avoid raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection believed to be linked to unpasteurized milk consumed during pregnancy.
New Mexico House Approves $1.5B Transport Bonding Package
New Mexico lawmakers have approved a $1.5 billion transportation bonding package, sending the measure to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk and setting the stage for long-term funding of road and bridge projects without new fuel taxes.
New Mexico Students Tackle Climate Disasters in Governor’s STEM Challenge
More than 300 high school students from 33 schools across New Mexico are competing in the seventh annual Governor’s STEM Challenge, developing science- and technology-based solutions to help communities prepare for and recover from climate-related disasters.
New Mexico Moves to Crack Down on AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Images
New Mexico officials are seeking new legislation to address the growing use of artificial intelligence in creating sexually explicit images of children.
Meta Faces New Mexico Trial as Legal Pressure Mounts on Big Tech Over Child Safety
Meta Platforms Inc. will face trial in New Mexico over allegations it exposed children to sexual exploitation on its social media platforms.
Advances Revive Debate On Terraforming Mars, Researchers Say
New research argues that terraforming Mars should be studied as a long-term scientific program, not science fiction, as advances in space technology and biology reshape what may be possible.
‘Two-faced’ Nanoparticles Could Revive Antibiotics Against Superbugs
Scientists from Osaka University and US collaborators have developed ‘two-faced’ Janus nanoparticles that help antibiotics penetrate superbugs. This breakthrough could restore the effectiveness of existing drugs against drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria.
UNM Anderson Receives Donation from Thorntons for Healthcare Leadership Scholarship
Graduate students at UNM Anderson School of Management gain a new opportunity after Maribeth and Chris Thornton’s donation to establish a Healthcare Leadership Scholarship.
New Mexico $47M Transport Funding for Safety, Climate, and Communities: Why it Matters
Nearly $47 million in transportation funding from the New Mexico Department of Transportation goes beyond roads and bridges. The projects touch daily life—making streets safer, strengthening public transit, cutting emissions, and helping rural and Tribal communities close long-standing infrastructure gaps.
School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) Help More New Mexico Students, NMDOH Reports
New Mexico school-based health centers (SBHCs) assisted nearly 20,000 students to stay healthy and in class during the 2024-2025 school year.
Childcare Advocates Press New Mexico Senate to Protect Wage Hikes Amid Budget Standoff
Childcare advocates are calling on New Mexico senators to retain proposed wage increases for early childhood educators, warning that low pay could drive workers out of the profession as lawmakers debate funding for universal childcare.
On the Heel on Infant’s Death Due to Listeria Infection, FDA Will Test Infant Formula After Botulism Outbreak Sickens Dozens of Babies
The FDA is testing infant formula and key dairy ingredients after a botulism outbreak hospitalized at least 51 babies, renewing concerns over food safety, oversight, and the risks facing infants and pregnant individuals.
Clear Horizons Act: How New Mexico’s net-zero bill might affect you and your household budget
New Mexico lawmakers are set to introduce the Clear Horizons Act, a net-zero framework that would formalize statewide emissions targets and expand planning and reporting requirements. The central consumer question is cost: how compliance, grid investment, and fuel-market exposure could translate into utility bills and price volatility. What happens next in committee—and later in rulemaking—will determine whether “affordable energy” claims show up in measurable household outcomes.
CreativeCon Series Launches to Boost New Mexico’s Creative Economy
New Mexico is launching a statewide CreativeCon series in spring 2026 to support artists, entrepreneurs and creative business owners through education, networking and business development resources. The event series aims to strengthen the state’s creative economy, connect regional talent with state and local partners, and help creative professionals turn ideas into sustainable income streams.
Las Cruces Ends Movie Studio Partnership, Seeks $1.3M Refund
Las Cruces has ended its partnership with film studio 828 Productions after the company failed to fulfill its investment and job creation promises, and the city is seeking to claw back about $1.3 million in public funds. The move highlights challenges and accountability questions in economic incentive deals for local development.
Quantum Investment in Downtown Albuquerque Could Strengthen New Mexico’s Tech Economy
New state investment and private partnerships are positioning downtown Albuquerque as a potential hub for quantum innovation, with QuEra computing serving as the anchor tenant for a new public-supported quantum laboratory. The initiative aims to turn cutting-edge research into commercial companies and high-skill jobs in New Mexico’s growing technology sector.
New Mexico Legislature Tackles Budget, Health, Education and Public Policy Early in 2026 Session
The 2026 regular session of the New Mexico Legislature opened in Santa Fe with lawmakers confronting budget priorities, health care access, and infrastructure spending amid economic headwinds. With Democrats controlling both chambers and a packed policy agenda, early action reflects efforts to balance fiscal discipline with long-term investment.
New Mexico $47M Transport Funding for Safety, Climate, and Communities: Why it Matters
Nearly $47 million in transportation funding from the New Mexico Department of Transportation goes beyond roads and bridges. The projects touch daily life—making streets safer, strengthening public transit, cutting emissions, and helping rural and Tribal communities close long-standing infrastructure gaps.
Childcare Advocates Press New Mexico Senate to Protect Wage Hikes Amid Budget Standoff
Childcare advocates are calling on New Mexico senators to retain proposed wage increases for early childhood educators, warning that low pay could drive workers out of the profession as lawmakers debate funding for universal childcare.
Local Music Television Show ‘Bands of Enchantment’ Red Carpet Premiere at Albuquerque’s Historic Kimo Theatre
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - On Saturday, January 31, downtown...
NM Health Officials Warn Versus Raw Dairy After Newborn Dies of Listeria
New Mexico health officials are urging residents to avoid raw dairy products after a newborn died from a Listeria infection believed to be linked to unpasteurized milk consumed during pregnancy.
New Mexico House Approves $1.5B Transport Bonding Package
New Mexico lawmakers have approved a $1.5 billion transportation bonding package, sending the measure to Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham’s desk and setting the stage for long-term funding of road and bridge projects without new fuel taxes.
New Mexico Students Tackle Climate Disasters in Governor’s STEM Challenge
More than 300 high school students from 33 schools across New Mexico are competing in the seventh annual Governor’s STEM Challenge, developing science- and technology-based solutions to help communities prepare for and recover from climate-related disasters.
New Mexico Moves to Crack Down on AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Images
New Mexico officials are seeking new legislation to address the growing use of artificial intelligence in creating sexually explicit images of children.
Meta Faces New Mexico Trial as Legal Pressure Mounts on Big Tech Over Child Safety
Meta Platforms Inc. will face trial in New Mexico over allegations it exposed children to sexual exploitation on its social media platforms.
Advances Revive Debate On Terraforming Mars, Researchers Say
New research argues that terraforming Mars should be studied as a long-term scientific program, not science fiction, as advances in space technology and biology reshape what may be possible.
‘Two-faced’ Nanoparticles Could Revive Antibiotics Against Superbugs
Scientists from Osaka University and US collaborators have developed ‘two-faced’ Janus nanoparticles that help antibiotics penetrate superbugs. This breakthrough could restore the effectiveness of existing drugs against drug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria.
UNM Anderson Receives Donation from Thorntons for Healthcare Leadership Scholarship
Graduate students at UNM Anderson School of Management gain a new opportunity after Maribeth and Chris Thornton’s donation to establish a Healthcare Leadership Scholarship.
New Mexico $47M Transport Funding for Safety, Climate, and Communities: Why it Matters
Nearly $47 million in transportation funding from the New Mexico Department of Transportation goes beyond roads and bridges. The projects touch daily life—making streets safer, strengthening public transit, cutting emissions, and helping rural and Tribal communities close long-standing infrastructure gaps.
School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) Help More New Mexico Students, NMDOH Reports
New Mexico school-based health centers (SBHCs) assisted nearly 20,000 students to stay healthy and in class during the 2024-2025 school year.
Childcare Advocates Press New Mexico Senate to Protect Wage Hikes Amid Budget Standoff
Childcare advocates are calling on New Mexico senators to retain proposed wage increases for early childhood educators, warning that low pay could drive workers out of the profession as lawmakers debate funding for universal childcare.
On the Heel on Infant’s Death Due to Listeria Infection, FDA Will Test Infant Formula After Botulism Outbreak Sickens Dozens of Babies
The FDA is testing infant formula and key dairy ingredients after a botulism outbreak hospitalized at least 51 babies, renewing concerns over food safety, oversight, and the risks facing infants and pregnant individuals.
Clear Horizons Act: How New Mexico’s net-zero bill might affect you and your household budget
New Mexico lawmakers are set to introduce the Clear Horizons Act, a net-zero framework that would formalize statewide emissions targets and expand planning and reporting requirements. The central consumer question is cost: how compliance, grid investment, and fuel-market exposure could translate into utility bills and price volatility. What happens next in committee—and later in rulemaking—will determine whether “affordable energy” claims show up in measurable household outcomes.
CreativeCon Series Launches to Boost New Mexico’s Creative Economy
New Mexico is launching a statewide CreativeCon series in spring 2026 to support artists, entrepreneurs and creative business owners through education, networking and business development resources. The event series aims to strengthen the state’s creative economy, connect regional talent with state and local partners, and help creative professionals turn ideas into sustainable income streams.
Las Cruces Ends Movie Studio Partnership, Seeks $1.3M Refund
Las Cruces has ended its partnership with film studio 828 Productions after the company failed to fulfill its investment and job creation promises, and the city is seeking to claw back about $1.3 million in public funds. The move highlights challenges and accountability questions in economic incentive deals for local development.
Quantum Investment in Downtown Albuquerque Could Strengthen New Mexico’s Tech Economy
New state investment and private partnerships are positioning downtown Albuquerque as a potential hub for quantum innovation, with QuEra computing serving as the anchor tenant for a new public-supported quantum laboratory. The initiative aims to turn cutting-edge research into commercial companies and high-skill jobs in New Mexico’s growing technology sector.
New Mexico Legislature Tackles Budget, Health, Education and Public Policy Early in 2026 Session
The 2026 regular session of the New Mexico Legislature opened in Santa Fe with lawmakers confronting budget priorities, health care access, and infrastructure spending amid economic headwinds. With Democrats controlling both chambers and a packed policy agenda, early action reflects efforts to balance fiscal discipline with long-term investment.
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