Technology

New Mexico is Going All-In on Fusion Energy, With a $1 Billion Research Hub Set to Rise in the Desert Outside Albuquerque

New Mexico is investing heavily in fusion energy and defense startups, hoping a $1-billion research hub near Albuquerque will drive innovation and economic growth.

Mystery Ad Campaign Backs Data Center Project. And Why No One’s Owning Up to It.

A mysterious group behind mailers and digital ad supporting the Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico faces scrutiny for undisclosed funding and tactics.

AeroVironment to Pour $30M Into Albuquerque Expansion, Create No Less Than 450 Jobs

Defense firm AeroVironment will invest over $30 million in Albuquerque, backed by state incentives, to expand production and add 450 jobs.

Bernalillo County Shifts to New IPRA Portal, Sets Feb 27 Shutdown of Old System

Bernalillo County is rolling out a new IPRA request system, closing NextRequest on Feb 27 and launching JustFOIA on March 2.

New Mexico Offers $1M Grants to Boost Clean Energy Innovation

Small businesses developing clean energy technologies in New Mexico have until March 17 to apply for state grants of up to $1 million under the Advanced Energy Award.

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Albuquerque Breaks September Rainfall Record as Santa Fe Leads New Mexico Deluge

Albuquerque recorded its wettest September on record with 4.49 inches of rain, while Santa Fe led reported rainfall totals during a late-month storm that brought flooding concerns across New Mexico.

45 Elite Nevada Rescuers Deployed as Southwest Braces for Potentially Catastrophic Flooding

Forty-five elite Nevada rescuers have been deployed to New Mexico as Hurricane Polo and other weather systems threaten life-threatening flooding across the US Southwest.

Highland Middle School Teacher In Critical Condition After Allegedly Being Shot by 13-Year-Old Student

Special education teacher Kelly Matthews remains critically injured after he was allegedly shot by a 13-year-old student at Highland Middle School in Hobbs. Authorities said the shooting happened Friday, and the investigation is still ongoing.

Is Poverty Declining in New Mexico? Census Data Shows a Drop

New Mexico’s poverty rate has fallen in recent years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said the state’s investments in its residents are beginning to show results.

‘We’re Ready’: New Mexico Braces for More Heavy Rain After Devastating Floods Leave Communities Reeling

New Mexico communities are racing to prepare for another round of heavy rain after last week’s devastating floods damaged homes, roads and public spaces, swept away a van in Española and forced residents to evacuate in Mora County and Hondo. As storms return, officials in Ruidoso, Gallup and Mora County are urging residents to stay alert, prepare emergency kits and evacuation plans, avoid flooded roads and work together to protect their communities.