Economy & Business

Oracle Seeks Financial Shield as New Mexico AI Data Center Faces Delays

Oracle sent a force majeure notice on its Project Jupiter data center in southern New Mexico, which could let it delay some payments if the campus opens late, Bloomberg reports.

How Las Cruces Is Tackling Homelessness and Housing Shortages Without Straining Public Resources

Las Cruces officials told state lawmakers about a shared campus where five nonprofits serve people from homelessness to homeownership, Source NM reports.

New Mexico Chile Faces a 20% to 50% Shortfall as Heat, Disease and Drought Hit the Harvest

The New Mexico Chile Association is warning of a 20% to 50% shortfall in the state's red and green chile this year, KOB 4 reports.

New Mexico’s Wind and Solar Projects on State Lands Already Rake in Millions With $2.5 Billion Projected by 2040

Renewable energy projects on New Mexico's state trust lands are already bringing in millions of dollars and could generate about $2.5 billion in revenue by 2040, Source NM reports.

From Planter Boxes to Mini Vineyards: Albuquerque Foodscaping Company Helps Homeowners Grow Their Own Food

Albuquerque Foodscaping Company is helping more people turn the idea of home gardening into reality, KOB 4 reports.

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Health Groups Urge New Mexico to Expand Medicaid Coverage for Obesity Drugs

Five national health and Hispanic advocacy groups are pressing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to widen Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 obesity drugs, the Santa Fe New Mexican reports.

Medicaid Changes: The Facts Behind New Rules Affecting New Mexicans

New Medicaid rules have caused thousands of immigrants to lose their coverage, but they’re not the only ones affected. Did you know that other New Mexico residents could also lose coverage under the recent changes? Our team breaks down the facts to help you understand what’s changing and how to prepare for the new requirements.

Drought is Driving New Mexico Bears into Neighborhoods, and it’s Costing Them Their Lives

Drought has left New Mexico’s bears short on natural food, causing them to wander into neighborhoods in search of easy meals. With bear reports climbing and a record 307 bears killed this year, wildlife officials say keeping bears from getting used to human food is key to keeping them alive.

Cooler Weather May Slow New World Screwworm, NMDA Intensifies Response in Otero County

New Mexico confirmed a New World screwworm case in an Otero County beef cow, and officials say cooler weather will not end the risk, the New Mexico Department of Agriculture said in a news release.

APS to Open School Transfer Requests for 2027-28 on October 26

Albuquerque Public Schools will begin accepting school transfer requests for the 2027-28 school year on Oct. 26, the district said.