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TD’s Brew & BBQ has received state economic development funding to expand its Lovington operations, create 16 new jobs, and bring production back to southeast New Mexico.

Canadian pipe manufacturer Endurance Technologies is set to open its first U.S. facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico, creating 43 jobs and investing $18.6 million over the next three years. The move supports the state’s broader push to attract manufacturing and diversify its economy.

The Sunspot Solar Observatory in New Mexico has been closed for weeks after liquid mercury was discovered inside its main telescope facility. While officials say there is no public risk, the lack of details has revived public speculation, echoing a controversial 2018 shutdown that fueled online rumors.

The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled that so-called “home wrecker” lawsuits are incompatible with the state’s no-fault divorce system, effectively ending a legal practice once allowed in only a handful of US states.

New federal caps on graduate student loans could cost U.S. universities billions in tuition revenue by limiting how many students can afford advanced degrees. Researchers warn the policy may reduce enrollment, particularly in high-cost programs, as students struggle to replace federal aid with private financing.