Economy

New Mexico Small Businesses Can Apply for STEP Grants to Boost International Sales; Applications Open October 1

The Economic Development New Mexico (EDNM) announced that the 13th cycle of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) will help small businesses expand their sales in international markets.

New Mexico Cattle Growers Warn Trump’s Beef Gamble to Flood America With Cheaper Imports Sends ‘Wrong Signal at the Wrong Time’

Trump's push for cheaper beef imports is drawing backlash from New Mexico ranchers, who warn the policy could depress cattle prices and undermine efforts to rebuild America's herd.

New Mexico Expands Free Childcare System with New Statewide Strategies

New Mexico is implementing new strategies to expand its free childcare system, helping more families access affordable childcare while supporting providers and strengthening early childhood education. State officials say the initiatives will improve childcare availability and benefit working parents across the state.

New Mexico Rail Runner Express Marks 20 Years of Connecting Communities

The New Mexico Rail Runner Express is celebrating 20 years of service, recognizing two decades of connecting communities across central New Mexico. Transit officials say the commuter rail system continues to support residents, visitors, local businesses, and regional tourism.

Here’s what you should know about Project Jupiter

In Septmeber 2025 it was approved by the Doña County board of commissions for a 165 billion dollar artificial intelligence data center that is...

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Wildlife Officials Urge Drivers to Watch Out for Bears After Four Black Bears Were Killed on I‑25 in Just Two Weeks as Starving...

Four black bears have been killed by vehicles on Interstate 25 near Bernalillo in just two weeks as hungry animals roam farther in search of food and water amid drought and extreme heat.

Five Times Normal Radiation Spikes and Ozone Pollution Detected Near Loving, New Mexico Surrounded by Oil Wells

Scientists monitoring the air near Loving, New Mexico, recorded intermittent airborne radiation spikes up to five times typical background levels and elevated ozone concentrations, with two new studies pointing to intensive Permian Basin oil and gas activity as a likely contributor.

Los Lunas Man Arrested After Allegedly Admitting He Fell Asleep While Driving in Fatal Arizona Crash

A man allegedly fell asleep while driving a pickup truck, which reportedly caused a collision with a sedan carrying a family of four, who all died in the accident on Arizona State Route 260.

Police Launch Investigation to Determine What Led to Infant’s Death in Mysterious ‘Quiet’ Incident

A spokesperson for Albuquerque Police says the circumstances surrounding the infant’s death remain unknown.

Nearly 2 Million Gallons of Oil and Gas Waste Spilled Across New Mexico This Year, Watchdog Says

More than 1.9 million gallons of oil and gas waste have been reported spilled across New Mexico in 2026, with over half occurring on public and Tribal lands.