Facebook Found to Have Misled New Mexico Users as Jury Finds Nearly 44 Million Violations of State Law
A New Mexico jury has found Facebook violated state law nearly 44 million times, potentially exposing Meta to a civil penalty of about $220 billion. The verdict centered on allegations involving user data, misinformation, hate speech and Facebook’s representations about its platform.
A Tradition ‘Worth Fighting For’: Albuquerque Luminaria Bus Tour Will Push Through for Christmas Eve
Mayor Tim Keller said Albuquerque will continue holding the Christmas Eve Luminaria Bus Tour this year, overturning the city’s earlier decision to cancel the holiday tradition.
New Mexico Braces For Flooding This Week as Three People Die in Floodwaters on Navajo Nation
The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has activated the State Emergency Operations Center as heavy rain could trigger flooding this week. The agency is urging residents to stay informed and safe.
How Las Cruces is Tackling Homelessness and Housing Shortages Without a Massive Government Spending Spree
Five non-profits. One city-owned campus. A housing model that brings shelter, healthcare, job assistance and other services under one roof — while New Mexico struggles with a statewide housing crisis despite spending hundreds of millions of dollars.
Albuquerque’s Rio Grande is Running Dry – and Its Underground Water Lifeline is Under Pressure
Hotter temperatures, shrinking snowpacks and prolonged drought are forcing cities across the American Southwest to rethink how they use water. In Albuquerque, conservation has become central to protecting the supplies beneath the city.
New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040
New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.
AI Safety Warning Puts New Mexico Lawmakers On Alert as Researcher Says Companies Are ‘Gambling With Our Lives’
An Anthropic researcher’s warning that AI companies are “gambling with our lives” has prompted New Mexico lawmakers to call for stronger AI safety safeguards.
What You Need to Know About Apple’s $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo
Apple has finally entered the foldable-phone race with the $1,999 iPhone Duo, while unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5 and a faster, more efficient C2 modem.
Three Santa Fe Speed Cameras Were Shot Just Hours After Catching About 500 Violations; Police Confirms the Damaged Devices Remained Operational and Continued Issuing...
Authorities are investigating the shooting of three speed cameras in Santa Fe on Monday morning as they work to identify the suspect, while the damaged devices remain operational.
New Mexico Tech-Designed ‘SPIDER’ That Detects Impacts, Strain, and Dangerous Conditions Could Help Make NASA’s Future Moon Base Safer
A five-legged sensor called SPIDER could help protect astronauts on NASA's future Moon base by detecting impacts, strain and dangerous environmental changes.
New Mexico Education Officials Seek $5.9B Budget, Target Math, Reading, and Absenteeism Improvement
New Mexico education officials are seeking a $5.9 billion public school budget, with millions earmarked for literacy, maths intervention, career training, after-school programmes and tribal education as the state grapples with persistent attendance problems.
From Cafeteria Scraps to Garden Soil: APS Pilots Food Waste Diversion Program
Albuquerque Public Schools recently launched a new environmental initiative that turns food scraps into compost. The district says the program aims to keep the waste out of landfills and give it a more meaningful purpose instead.
Local Judges Bring Civics Lessons From the Courtroom to Middle Schools
Bernalillo County judges shared their career journeys with middle school students during school visits this month. They also made sure to leave valuable lessons to the youth.
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.
APS to Hold Community Discussions as It Eyes Right-Sizing to Address Enrollment Decline
Albuquerque Public Schools is starting community dialogues as it considers “right-sizing” amid enrollment drop.
Ice Cream Giant Rebel Creamery Files for Bankruptcy After $23.8M Packaging Battle — What It Means for New Mexico Shoppers
Rebel Ice Cream files for bankruptcy amid a $23.8M legal judgment, raising questions over the popular keto brand's future in New Mexico stores.
Affordable Housing Builders Warn Housing Market Is Freezing. They Want Tax Relief and Predictable Funding.
Affordable housing developers say unstable funding and rising taxes are stalling projects, worsening New Mexico's housing shortage.
Hit the Jackpot, Lose Your Food Stamps? Why Some New Mexico Slot Winners Could See SNAP Benefits Cut
New Mexico may use slot machine jackpot data to verify SNAP eligibility, meaning some winners of $4,500 or more could lose food benefits.
Opened with Hope, Closed in a Month: New Mexico Indian Market Shuts Down Due to Vendor Shortage
After launching in May with over 25 Indigenous vendors, Albuquerque’s New Mexico Indian Market is closing this weekend. Organizers cite too few sellers to cover costs, leaving artists without a stable weekend home.
Families Are Putting Groceries on Credit Cards. Can Financial Literacy Ease the Pain of Rising Prices?
With food and utility prices straining household budgets, Albuquerque officials and community leaders are encouraging financial literacy as a tool to help families reduce reliance on credit cards and navigate an affordability crisis. Experts say better money management cannot solve inflation, but it can provide stability and help households avoid deeper debt.
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Facebook Found to Have Misled New Mexico Users as Jury Finds Nearly 44 Million Violations of State Law
A New Mexico jury has found Facebook violated state law nearly 44 million times, potentially exposing Meta to a civil penalty of about $220 billion. The verdict centered on allegations involving user data, misinformation, hate speech and Facebook’s representations about its platform.
A Tradition ‘Worth Fighting For’: Albuquerque Luminaria Bus Tour Will Push Through for Christmas Eve
Mayor Tim Keller said Albuquerque will continue holding the Christmas Eve Luminaria Bus Tour this year, overturning the city’s earlier decision to cancel the holiday tradition.
New Mexico Braces For Flooding This Week as Three People Die in Floodwaters on Navajo Nation
The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has activated the State Emergency Operations Center as heavy rain could trigger flooding this week. The agency is urging residents to stay informed and safe.
How Las Cruces is Tackling Homelessness and Housing Shortages Without a Massive Government Spending Spree
Five non-profits. One city-owned campus. A housing model that brings shelter, healthcare, job assistance and other services under one roof — while New Mexico struggles with a statewide housing crisis despite spending hundreds of millions of dollars.
Albuquerque’s Rio Grande is Running Dry – and Its Underground Water Lifeline is Under Pressure
Hotter temperatures, shrinking snowpacks and prolonged drought are forcing cities across the American Southwest to rethink how they use water. In Albuquerque, conservation has become central to protecting the supplies beneath the city.
New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040
New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.
AI Safety Warning Puts New Mexico Lawmakers On Alert as Researcher Says Companies Are ‘Gambling With Our Lives’
An Anthropic researcher’s warning that AI companies are “gambling with our lives” has prompted New Mexico lawmakers to call for stronger AI safety safeguards.
What You Need to Know About Apple’s $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo
Apple has finally entered the foldable-phone race with the $1,999 iPhone Duo, while unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5 and a faster, more efficient C2 modem.
Three Santa Fe Speed Cameras Were Shot Just Hours After Catching About 500 Violations; Police Confirms the Damaged Devices Remained Operational and Continued Issuing...
Authorities are investigating the shooting of three speed cameras in Santa Fe on Monday morning as they work to identify the suspect, while the damaged devices remain operational.
New Mexico Tech-Designed ‘SPIDER’ That Detects Impacts, Strain, and Dangerous Conditions Could Help Make NASA’s Future Moon Base Safer
A five-legged sensor called SPIDER could help protect astronauts on NASA's future Moon base by detecting impacts, strain and dangerous environmental changes.
New Mexico Education Officials Seek $5.9B Budget, Target Math, Reading, and Absenteeism Improvement
New Mexico education officials are seeking a $5.9 billion public school budget, with millions earmarked for literacy, maths intervention, career training, after-school programmes and tribal education as the state grapples with persistent attendance problems.
From Cafeteria Scraps to Garden Soil: APS Pilots Food Waste Diversion Program
Albuquerque Public Schools recently launched a new environmental initiative that turns food scraps into compost. The district says the program aims to keep the waste out of landfills and give it a more meaningful purpose instead.
Local Judges Bring Civics Lessons From the Courtroom to Middle Schools
Bernalillo County judges shared their career journeys with middle school students during school visits this month. They also made sure to leave valuable lessons to the youth.
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.
APS to Hold Community Discussions as It Eyes Right-Sizing to Address Enrollment Decline
Albuquerque Public Schools is starting community dialogues as it considers “right-sizing” amid enrollment drop.
Ice Cream Giant Rebel Creamery Files for Bankruptcy After $23.8M Packaging Battle — What It Means for New Mexico Shoppers
Rebel Ice Cream files for bankruptcy amid a $23.8M legal judgment, raising questions over the popular keto brand's future in New Mexico stores.
Affordable Housing Builders Warn Housing Market Is Freezing. They Want Tax Relief and Predictable Funding.
Affordable housing developers say unstable funding and rising taxes are stalling projects, worsening New Mexico's housing shortage.
Hit the Jackpot, Lose Your Food Stamps? Why Some New Mexico Slot Winners Could See SNAP Benefits Cut
New Mexico may use slot machine jackpot data to verify SNAP eligibility, meaning some winners of $4,500 or more could lose food benefits.
Opened with Hope, Closed in a Month: New Mexico Indian Market Shuts Down Due to Vendor Shortage
After launching in May with over 25 Indigenous vendors, Albuquerque’s New Mexico Indian Market is closing this weekend. Organizers cite too few sellers to cover costs, leaving artists without a stable weekend home.
Families Are Putting Groceries on Credit Cards. Can Financial Literacy Ease the Pain of Rising Prices?
With food and utility prices straining household budgets, Albuquerque officials and community leaders are encouraging financial literacy as a tool to help families reduce reliance on credit cards and navigate an affordability crisis. Experts say better money management cannot solve inflation, but it can provide stability and help households avoid deeper debt.
Facebook Found to Have Misled New Mexico Users as Jury Finds Nearly 44 Million Violations of State Law
A New Mexico jury has found Facebook violated state law nearly 44 million times, potentially exposing Meta to a civil penalty of about $220 billion. The verdict centered on allegations involving user data, misinformation, hate speech and Facebook’s representations about its platform.
A Tradition ‘Worth Fighting For’: Albuquerque Luminaria Bus Tour Will Push Through for Christmas Eve
Mayor Tim Keller said Albuquerque will continue holding the Christmas Eve Luminaria Bus Tour this year, overturning the city’s earlier decision to cancel the holiday tradition.
New Mexico Braces For Flooding This Week as Three People Die in Floodwaters on Navajo Nation
The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has activated the State Emergency Operations Center as heavy rain could trigger flooding this week. The agency is urging residents to stay informed and safe.
How Las Cruces is Tackling Homelessness and Housing Shortages Without a Massive Government Spending Spree
Five non-profits. One city-owned campus. A housing model that brings shelter, healthcare, job assistance and other services under one roof — while New Mexico struggles with a statewide housing crisis despite spending hundreds of millions of dollars.
Albuquerque’s Rio Grande is Running Dry – and Its Underground Water Lifeline is Under Pressure
Hotter temperatures, shrinking snowpacks and prolonged drought are forcing cities across the American Southwest to rethink how they use water. In Albuquerque, conservation has become central to protecting the supplies beneath the city.
New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040
New Mexico’s wind and solar projects on state trust lands are generating millions in revenue, with $2.5 billion projected by 2040.
AI Safety Warning Puts New Mexico Lawmakers On Alert as Researcher Says Companies Are ‘Gambling With Our Lives’
An Anthropic researcher’s warning that AI companies are “gambling with our lives” has prompted New Mexico lawmakers to call for stronger AI safety safeguards.
What You Need to Know About Apple’s $1,999 Foldable iPhone Duo
Apple has finally entered the foldable-phone race with the $1,999 iPhone Duo, while unveiling the iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5 and a faster, more efficient C2 modem.
Three Santa Fe Speed Cameras Were Shot Just Hours After Catching About 500 Violations; Police Confirms the Damaged Devices Remained Operational and Continued Issuing...
Authorities are investigating the shooting of three speed cameras in Santa Fe on Monday morning as they work to identify the suspect, while the damaged devices remain operational.
New Mexico Tech-Designed ‘SPIDER’ That Detects Impacts, Strain, and Dangerous Conditions Could Help Make NASA’s Future Moon Base Safer
A five-legged sensor called SPIDER could help protect astronauts on NASA's future Moon base by detecting impacts, strain and dangerous environmental changes.
New Mexico Education Officials Seek $5.9B Budget, Target Math, Reading, and Absenteeism Improvement
New Mexico education officials are seeking a $5.9 billion public school budget, with millions earmarked for literacy, maths intervention, career training, after-school programmes and tribal education as the state grapples with persistent attendance problems.
From Cafeteria Scraps to Garden Soil: APS Pilots Food Waste Diversion Program
Albuquerque Public Schools recently launched a new environmental initiative that turns food scraps into compost. The district says the program aims to keep the waste out of landfills and give it a more meaningful purpose instead.
Local Judges Bring Civics Lessons From the Courtroom to Middle Schools
Bernalillo County judges shared their career journeys with middle school students during school visits this month. They also made sure to leave valuable lessons to the youth.
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.
APS to Hold Community Discussions as It Eyes Right-Sizing to Address Enrollment Decline
Albuquerque Public Schools is starting community dialogues as it considers “right-sizing” amid enrollment drop.
Ice Cream Giant Rebel Creamery Files for Bankruptcy After $23.8M Packaging Battle — What It Means for New Mexico Shoppers
Rebel Ice Cream files for bankruptcy amid a $23.8M legal judgment, raising questions over the popular keto brand's future in New Mexico stores.
Affordable Housing Builders Warn Housing Market Is Freezing. They Want Tax Relief and Predictable Funding.
Affordable housing developers say unstable funding and rising taxes are stalling projects, worsening New Mexico's housing shortage.
Hit the Jackpot, Lose Your Food Stamps? Why Some New Mexico Slot Winners Could See SNAP Benefits Cut
New Mexico may use slot machine jackpot data to verify SNAP eligibility, meaning some winners of $4,500 or more could lose food benefits.
Opened with Hope, Closed in a Month: New Mexico Indian Market Shuts Down Due to Vendor Shortage
After launching in May with over 25 Indigenous vendors, Albuquerque’s New Mexico Indian Market is closing this weekend. Organizers cite too few sellers to cover costs, leaving artists without a stable weekend home.
Families Are Putting Groceries on Credit Cards. Can Financial Literacy Ease the Pain of Rising Prices?
With food and utility prices straining household budgets, Albuquerque officials and community leaders are encouraging financial literacy as a tool to help families reduce reliance on credit cards and navigate an affordability crisis. Experts say better money management cannot solve inflation, but it can provide stability and help households avoid deeper debt.
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