Technology

Meta to New Mexico: Regulate Us Too Hard, and We Might Leave Entirely

New Mexico’s attorney general is demanding sweeping child safety reforms from Meta, including age verification, limits on addictive features and tighter protections for minors. Meta responded with a stunning warning: if the state pushes ahead, it may remove Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp from New Mexico entirely.

Gallup Faces High-Stakes Decision on Turning Wastewater Into Fuel for Massive Data Center

The Gallup City Council has delayed a vote on a proposal to sell treated wastewater to a data center developer, as residents and officials debate whether the plan could transform a scarce public resource into industrial fuel while deepening concerns over water security in arid New Mexico.

New Mexico Escalates Pressure on U.S. Department of Energy in the Nuclear Waste Fight—What You Need to Know

State officials accuse the U.S. Department of Energy of lagging on cleanup, escalating a dispute over nuclear waste risks and accountability.

Nuclear Ambitions in New Mexico Face Legislative Roadblocks

Lawmakers weigh nuclear energy’s promise against environmental concerns after a key bill fails in committee.

Doctors Intervene as Patients Bring AI-Generated Health Misinformation

Many of these cases highlight the growing concern about AI-generated health misinformation. Physicians have found themselves needing to intervene when...

Emergency Radio Network Fully Funded to Support First Responders Statewide

Emergency Radio Network Funding 2026 emphasizes financial support for the emergency system used by first responders. In essence, the...

Fuse Energy to Build Radiation Testing Hub in New Mexico, Aims to Cut Deployment Delays

Fuse Energy is investing in a radiation testing facility in New Mexico to address capacity bottlenecks that delay deployment of critical defense, space, and chip technologies.

New Mexico’s Tech Workforce Trails the Pack — But Growth Hints at Brighter Days Ahead, Report Says

New Mexico’s tech sector lags in size but shows steady growth, with increasing AI job demand and competitive wages, according to a new CompTIA report.