‘We’ll Take Your Hand’: Tomasita’s Employees Find Temporary Work After Fire Forces Restaurant Closure
After a fire forced Tomasita’s to close last week, more than 25 of its employees have found temporary jobs at other establishments, allowing them to stay employed and earn income during the Balloon Fiesta.
New Mexico Launches State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program, Becoming 31st State to Offer In-State Alternative
New Mexico has launched a state-run meat and poultry inspection program, giving local producers and processors a new pathway to inspect and sell products within state lines under Livestock Board supervision rather than federal oversight. Developed with the USDA, the program aims to ease access for smaller operations and strengthen local food systems.
New Mexico Ranks Second in School Lunch Report With 100% CEP Adoption, 75.8% Local-Food Rate
New Mexico placed second in the nation for its school meal programs, according to ProCare Therapy’s State of School Lunch Report. Albuquerque Public Schools is putting that work into practice by using sustainable efforts that benefit students and the community.
New Mexico Legislature Needs to Overhaul Ethics Rules as Lawmakers Move Toward Possible Salaries, Think Tank Says
New Mexico lawmakers could soon receive salaries for the first time — but Think New Mexico says modernization must also bring tougher ethics rules, greater financial transparency, stricter lobbying disclosures and new safeguards against dark money.
‘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.
Cell Towers in the Sky: The Next Big Game‑Changer?
Sceye’s high-altitude airship completed a nearly 30,000-kilometer flight from New Mexico to Japan and back, successfully delivering mobile broadband to ordinary smartphones from the stratosphere in a major test of “cell towers in the sky.”
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.
Meet New Mexico’s 2027 Teacher of the Year: Volcano Vista Educator Kristin Garletts
The New Mexico Public Education Department named Volcano Vista High School teacher Kristin Garletts the 2027 Teacher of the Year on Friday, honoring her excellence and impact as an educator both inside and outside the classroom.
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.
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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‘We’ll Take Your Hand’: Tomasita’s Employees Find Temporary Work After Fire Forces Restaurant Closure
After a fire forced Tomasita’s to close last week, more than 25 of its employees have found temporary jobs at other establishments, allowing them to stay employed and earn income during the Balloon Fiesta.
New Mexico Launches State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program, Becoming 31st State to Offer In-State Alternative
New Mexico has launched a state-run meat and poultry inspection program, giving local producers and processors a new pathway to inspect and sell products within state lines under Livestock Board supervision rather than federal oversight. Developed with the USDA, the program aims to ease access for smaller operations and strengthen local food systems.
New Mexico Ranks Second in School Lunch Report With 100% CEP Adoption, 75.8% Local-Food Rate
New Mexico placed second in the nation for its school meal programs, according to ProCare Therapy’s State of School Lunch Report. Albuquerque Public Schools is putting that work into practice by using sustainable efforts that benefit students and the community.
New Mexico Legislature Needs to Overhaul Ethics Rules as Lawmakers Move Toward Possible Salaries, Think Tank Says
New Mexico lawmakers could soon receive salaries for the first time — but Think New Mexico says modernization must also bring tougher ethics rules, greater financial transparency, stricter lobbying disclosures and new safeguards against dark money.
‘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.
Cell Towers in the Sky: The Next Big Game‑Changer?
Sceye’s high-altitude airship completed a nearly 30,000-kilometer flight from New Mexico to Japan and back, successfully delivering mobile broadband to ordinary smartphones from the stratosphere in a major test of “cell towers in the sky.”
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.
Meet New Mexico’s 2027 Teacher of the Year: Volcano Vista Educator Kristin Garletts
The New Mexico Public Education Department named Volcano Vista High School teacher Kristin Garletts the 2027 Teacher of the Year on Friday, honoring her excellence and impact as an educator both inside and outside the classroom.
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.
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.
‘We’ll Take Your Hand’: Tomasita’s Employees Find Temporary Work After Fire Forces Restaurant Closure
After a fire forced Tomasita’s to close last week, more than 25 of its employees have found temporary jobs at other establishments, allowing them to stay employed and earn income during the Balloon Fiesta.
New Mexico Launches State Meat and Poultry Inspection Program, Becoming 31st State to Offer In-State Alternative
New Mexico has launched a state-run meat and poultry inspection program, giving local producers and processors a new pathway to inspect and sell products within state lines under Livestock Board supervision rather than federal oversight. Developed with the USDA, the program aims to ease access for smaller operations and strengthen local food systems.
New Mexico Ranks Second in School Lunch Report With 100% CEP Adoption, 75.8% Local-Food Rate
New Mexico placed second in the nation for its school meal programs, according to ProCare Therapy’s State of School Lunch Report. Albuquerque Public Schools is putting that work into practice by using sustainable efforts that benefit students and the community.
New Mexico Legislature Needs to Overhaul Ethics Rules as Lawmakers Move Toward Possible Salaries, Think Tank Says
New Mexico lawmakers could soon receive salaries for the first time — but Think New Mexico says modernization must also bring tougher ethics rules, greater financial transparency, stricter lobbying disclosures and new safeguards against dark money.
‘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.
Cell Towers in the Sky: The Next Big Game‑Changer?
Sceye’s high-altitude airship completed a nearly 30,000-kilometer flight from New Mexico to Japan and back, successfully delivering mobile broadband to ordinary smartphones from the stratosphere in a major test of “cell towers in the sky.”
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.
Meet New Mexico’s 2027 Teacher of the Year: Volcano Vista Educator Kristin Garletts
The New Mexico Public Education Department named Volcano Vista High School teacher Kristin Garletts the 2027 Teacher of the Year on Friday, honoring her excellence and impact as an educator both inside and outside the classroom.
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.
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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