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House Panel Advances Gun Control Bill After Marathon Hearing
After nearly five hours of heated debate and public testimony, a House committee advanced Senate Bill 17, a Democratic-backed gun control measure that would restrict certain firearms and impose stricter rules on gun dealers.
New Mexico Fines Sunland Park Water Utility $189K Over Arsenic Violations, Eyes Court Oversight
The New Mexico Environment Department has fined the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority $189,000 over repeated drinking water violations, including arsenic exceedances, while pushing for a court-appointed manager to oversee the troubled Sunland Park water system.
New Mexico Officials Vow to Keep Health Insurance Affordable Despite Federal Cuts
New Mexico officials pledge to protect affordable health insurance coverage as enrollment rises 17 percent, even as federal subsidy cuts drive up costs and force Americans in other states to drop coverage.
Blue Pony Energy to Build $1.6B Low-Carbon Fuels Plant in New Mexico
Blue Pony Energy is investing $1.6 billion to build a low-carbon fuels facility in Lovington, New Mexico, creating jobs and supporting the state’s clean energy goals. The project highlights how New Mexico is balancing economic growth with its push to cut emissions and reach net-zero by 2050.
Blue Pony Energy to Build $1.6B Low-Carbon Fuels Plant in New Mexico
Blue Pony Energy is investing $1.6 billion to build a low-carbon fuels facility in Lovington, New Mexico, creating jobs and supporting the state’s clean energy goals. The project highlights how New Mexico is balancing economic growth with its push to cut emissions and reach net-zero by 2050.
ViscoTec Expands in North America With Acquisition of Mexican Partner
German dosing technology company ViscoTec has expanded its North American footprint after acquiring its long-time Mexican sales partner, MEI Representaciones, officially establishing ViscoTec Mexico to serve key manufacturing industries more directly.
New Mexico Students Tackle Climate Disasters in Governor’s STEM Challenge
More than 300 high school students from 33 schools across New Mexico are competing in the seventh annual Governor’s STEM Challenge, developing science- and technology-based solutions to help communities prepare for and recover from climate-related disasters.
New Mexico Moves to Crack Down on AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Images
New Mexico officials are seeking new legislation to address the growing use of artificial intelligence in creating sexually explicit images of children.
Meta Faces New Mexico Trial as Legal Pressure Mounts on Big Tech Over Child Safety
Meta Platforms Inc. will face trial in New Mexico over allegations it exposed children to sexual exploitation on its social media platforms.
Supporting Research and Education: New Mexico Tech Unveils Raul Deju Institute for Artificial Intelligence
New Mexico Tech introduces the Raul Deju Institute for Artificial Intelligence, which will help the campus community integrate AI across research, teaching, and operations.
House Panel Advances Gun Control Bill After Marathon Hearing
After nearly five hours of heated debate and public testimony, a House committee advanced Senate Bill 17, a Democratic-backed gun control measure that would restrict certain firearms and impose stricter rules on gun dealers.
New Mexico Fines Sunland Park Water Utility $189K Over Arsenic Violations, Eyes Court Oversight
The New Mexico Environment Department has fined the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority $189,000 over repeated drinking water violations, including arsenic exceedances, while pushing for a court-appointed manager to oversee the troubled Sunland Park water system.
NMSU’s TRIO Student Support Services Tutoring Program Secures National Recertification, Valid Until 2029
The New Mexico State University (NMSU) TRIO Student Support Services Program received recertification from the College Reading and Learning Association, boosting tutoring quality and impact.
UNM Launches Historic Partnership with China’s Zhejiang Conservatory of Music (ZJCM)
University of New Mexico (UNM) forges partnership with China’s Zhejiang Conservatory of Music (ZJCM), expanding global collaboration and student opportunities.
EP Wealth Advisors Expands to New Mexico to Enhance Client Services: Broader Planning and Local Expertise Await
EP Wealth Advisors has added Santa Fe-based LongView Asset Management, a $390 million AUM registered investment adviser, in a deal that closed January 30. The move expands EP Wealth’s New Mexico presence and brings LongView’s sustainable-investing focus under a larger platform offering broader planning services.
Everfi and Its Partners Are Giving Students a New Way To Pay for College: Over $1.5 Million in Scholarships for Those Who Finish Financial...
Everfi said it and nine partners are committing more than $1.5 million in student scholarships tied to completion of financial and life-skills education. The initiative comes as college affordability remains a leading barrier to enrollment, according to data cited in the announcement.
New Mexico Homebuyers Face a “Lock-In” Market as Sellers Sit Tight on Low-Rate Mortgages
New Mexico’s housing market is being shaped by a “mortgage lock-in” effect: homeowners with ultra-low rates are reluctant to sell into a higher-rate environment, limiting resale supply and keeping affordability tight for buyers.
New Mexico is considering expanding its R&D tax credit to attract more tech investment and create better-paying jobs.
New Mexico lawmakers are considering expanding a technology jobs R&D tax credit as the state competes for advanced energy, aerospace, and computing investment. HB 27 would revisit incentives that currently offer up to 5% of qualified R&D spending—10% in rural areas—according to an LFC assessment.
SB 177: What New Mexico’s tech-focused economic development bill would fund and why it matters
New Mexico’s Senate Bill 177 would move and appropriate state dollars toward tech-focused economic development, including innovation hubs, workforce programs, and matching funds tied to federal AI and quantum initiatives. Supporters say the measure is designed to turn lab and university research into businesses that stay in-state, while critics are expected to focus on scale and oversight.
House Panel Advances Gun Control Bill After Marathon Hearing
After nearly five hours of heated debate and public testimony, a House committee advanced Senate Bill 17, a Democratic-backed gun control measure that would restrict certain firearms and impose stricter rules on gun dealers.
New Mexico Fines Sunland Park Water Utility $189K Over Arsenic Violations, Eyes Court Oversight
The New Mexico Environment Department has fined the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority $189,000 over repeated drinking water violations, including arsenic exceedances, while pushing for a court-appointed manager to oversee the troubled Sunland Park water system.
New Mexico Officials Vow to Keep Health Insurance Affordable Despite Federal Cuts
New Mexico officials pledge to protect affordable health insurance coverage as enrollment rises 17 percent, even as federal subsidy cuts drive up costs and force Americans in other states to drop coverage.
Blue Pony Energy to Build $1.6B Low-Carbon Fuels Plant in New Mexico
Blue Pony Energy is investing $1.6 billion to build a low-carbon fuels facility in Lovington, New Mexico, creating jobs and supporting the state’s clean energy goals. The project highlights how New Mexico is balancing economic growth with its push to cut emissions and reach net-zero by 2050.
Blue Pony Energy to Build $1.6B Low-Carbon Fuels Plant in New Mexico
Blue Pony Energy is investing $1.6 billion to build a low-carbon fuels facility in Lovington, New Mexico, creating jobs and supporting the state’s clean energy goals. The project highlights how New Mexico is balancing economic growth with its push to cut emissions and reach net-zero by 2050.
ViscoTec Expands in North America With Acquisition of Mexican Partner
German dosing technology company ViscoTec has expanded its North American footprint after acquiring its long-time Mexican sales partner, MEI Representaciones, officially establishing ViscoTec Mexico to serve key manufacturing industries more directly.
New Mexico Students Tackle Climate Disasters in Governor’s STEM Challenge
More than 300 high school students from 33 schools across New Mexico are competing in the seventh annual Governor’s STEM Challenge, developing science- and technology-based solutions to help communities prepare for and recover from climate-related disasters.
New Mexico Moves to Crack Down on AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Images
New Mexico officials are seeking new legislation to address the growing use of artificial intelligence in creating sexually explicit images of children.
Meta Faces New Mexico Trial as Legal Pressure Mounts on Big Tech Over Child Safety
Meta Platforms Inc. will face trial in New Mexico over allegations it exposed children to sexual exploitation on its social media platforms.
Supporting Research and Education: New Mexico Tech Unveils Raul Deju Institute for Artificial Intelligence
New Mexico Tech introduces the Raul Deju Institute for Artificial Intelligence, which will help the campus community integrate AI across research, teaching, and operations.
House Panel Advances Gun Control Bill After Marathon Hearing
After nearly five hours of heated debate and public testimony, a House committee advanced Senate Bill 17, a Democratic-backed gun control measure that would restrict certain firearms and impose stricter rules on gun dealers.
New Mexico Fines Sunland Park Water Utility $189K Over Arsenic Violations, Eyes Court Oversight
The New Mexico Environment Department has fined the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority $189,000 over repeated drinking water violations, including arsenic exceedances, while pushing for a court-appointed manager to oversee the troubled Sunland Park water system.
NMSU’s TRIO Student Support Services Tutoring Program Secures National Recertification, Valid Until 2029
The New Mexico State University (NMSU) TRIO Student Support Services Program received recertification from the College Reading and Learning Association, boosting tutoring quality and impact.
UNM Launches Historic Partnership with China’s Zhejiang Conservatory of Music (ZJCM)
University of New Mexico (UNM) forges partnership with China’s Zhejiang Conservatory of Music (ZJCM), expanding global collaboration and student opportunities.
EP Wealth Advisors Expands to New Mexico to Enhance Client Services: Broader Planning and Local Expertise Await
EP Wealth Advisors has added Santa Fe-based LongView Asset Management, a $390 million AUM registered investment adviser, in a deal that closed January 30. The move expands EP Wealth’s New Mexico presence and brings LongView’s sustainable-investing focus under a larger platform offering broader planning services.
Everfi and Its Partners Are Giving Students a New Way To Pay for College: Over $1.5 Million in Scholarships for Those Who Finish Financial...
Everfi said it and nine partners are committing more than $1.5 million in student scholarships tied to completion of financial and life-skills education. The initiative comes as college affordability remains a leading barrier to enrollment, according to data cited in the announcement.
New Mexico Homebuyers Face a “Lock-In” Market as Sellers Sit Tight on Low-Rate Mortgages
New Mexico’s housing market is being shaped by a “mortgage lock-in” effect: homeowners with ultra-low rates are reluctant to sell into a higher-rate environment, limiting resale supply and keeping affordability tight for buyers.
New Mexico is considering expanding its R&D tax credit to attract more tech investment and create better-paying jobs.
New Mexico lawmakers are considering expanding a technology jobs R&D tax credit as the state competes for advanced energy, aerospace, and computing investment. HB 27 would revisit incentives that currently offer up to 5% of qualified R&D spending—10% in rural areas—according to an LFC assessment.
SB 177: What New Mexico’s tech-focused economic development bill would fund and why it matters
New Mexico’s Senate Bill 177 would move and appropriate state dollars toward tech-focused economic development, including innovation hubs, workforce programs, and matching funds tied to federal AI and quantum initiatives. Supporters say the measure is designed to turn lab and university research into businesses that stay in-state, while critics are expected to focus on scale and oversight.
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