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New Mexico HM59 (2026): CYFD to Study Foster Parent Pay

New Mexico’s 2026 House Memorial 59 asks CYFD to study whether foster parent reimbursements reflect current costs, including the possibility of a cost-of-living adjustment. Confusion around the HM59 label stems from the fact that the same bill number has been used for unrelated memorials in prior years, including one tied to financial literacy.

UNM Launches Historic Partnership with China’s Zhejiang Conservatory of Music (ZJCM)

University of New Mexico (UNM) forges partnership with China’s Zhejiang Conservatory of Music (ZJCM), expanding global collaboration and student opportunities.

New Mexico Officials Vow to Keep Health Insurance Affordable Despite Federal Cuts

New Mexico officials pledge to protect affordable health insurance coverage as enrollment rises 17 percent, even as federal subsidy cuts drive up costs and force Americans in other states to drop coverage.

Blue Pony Energy to Build $1.6B Low-Carbon Fuels Plant in New Mexico

Blue Pony Energy is investing $1.6 billion to build a low-carbon fuels facility in Lovington, New Mexico, creating jobs and supporting the state’s clean energy goals. The project highlights how New Mexico is balancing economic growth with its push to cut emissions and reach net-zero by 2050.

Home streak ends for the Lobos 

The University of New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team took on Utah State Aggies to ultimately break the tie they both placed in the...

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Forget the Monsoon Washout. New Mexico Is Set for a Weekend of Sunshine, Red Rocks and High-Desert Magic.

After days of monsoon storms and flash-flood warnings, New Mexico is drying out, with Sunday promising sunshine, cooler temperatures and spectacular high-desert scenery.

Man Dies in Albuquerque Shooting Outside Oasis Event Center, APD Investigating 

Albuquerque police are investigating the death of a man who was shot outside the Oasis Event Center in northwest Albuquerque on Saturday.

Healthy School Meals, Unhealthy Workload? Cafeteria Staff Sound the Alarm Over APS Cooking Rules

Albuquerque Public Schools' push for healthier, scratch-cooked meals is raising concerns among cafeteria workers who say the ambitious program could increase workloads and expose gaps in staffing, training and kitchen capacity.

El Niño Is Back — and It Could Soak New Mexico This Winter. But Don’t Get Too Comfortable.

After years of drier La Niña influences, a strengthening El Niño offers New Mexico hope for moisture relief — but also brings risks of extreme rain, flooding and unpredictable extremes in a warming climate.

COMMUNITY FEATURE: Casa Fortaleza: “For a Society Free of Sexual Violence”

In July, Brant One did our community spotlight on...