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New Mexico Bill Permanently Creates Office of New Americans
The New Mexico Legislature approves House Bill 124, permanently establishing the Office of New Americans under the Department of Workforce Solutions. The measure now awaits the governor’s signature.
New Mexico Ends 2026 Session With Universal Child Care, $1.5B Road Bonds, and Malpractice Reforms to Address Doctor Shortages.
New Mexico lawmakers wrap up the 2026 session, approving universal childcare, a $1.5-billion road bond, and medical malpractice reforms.
New Mexico Senate Passes HB4 to Protect Health Coverage Amid Federal Cuts
The New Mexico Senate approves House Bill 4, boosting the Health Care Affordability Fund to shield tens of thousands from losing coverage after federal tax credits and Medicaid cuts.
New Mexico House Passes Universal Child Care Bill, Sends SB 241 Back to Senate
The New Mexico House passed SB 241 establishing a universal child care program for 60,000 children, funded by up to $700 million from a state trust fund. The measure now heads back to the Senate.
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.
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.
New Mexico Lawmakers Push Final Tax Incentive Package to Anchor Fusion and Quantum Industries
As the 30-day session nears its end, New Mexico is doubling down on "technologies of the future." From HB 154 to $600 million for quantum initiatives, discover how the state plans to turn federal research leadership into a commercial powerhouse.
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.
NMSU selects Karen Kopera-Frye as Graduate School Associate Dean
Karen Kopera-Frye embarks into a new journey at New Mexico State University (NMSU) as associate dean of the Graduate School beginning February 23.
‘Ideas Moving Both Ways’: UNM Officially Inks Deal with Osaka Metropolitan University
University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Anderson School of Management and Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) recently signed an agreement that supports doctoral students and reinforces the universities’ relationship.
New Mexico Bill Permanently Creates Office of New Americans
The New Mexico Legislature approves House Bill 124, permanently establishing the Office of New Americans under the Department of Workforce Solutions. The measure now awaits the governor’s signature.
New Mexico Ends 2026 Session With Universal Child Care, $1.5B Road Bonds, and Malpractice Reforms to Address Doctor Shortages.
New Mexico lawmakers wrap up the 2026 session, approving universal childcare, a $1.5-billion road bond, and medical malpractice reforms.
UNM Art Lecturer Lovell’s “How to Become Invisible” Photography Project Earns Spotlight
University of New Mexico (UNM) lecturer Jessamyn Lovell’s photography project, “How to Become Invisible,” was highlighted on LENSCRATCH, a platform supporting photographic arts and artists.
Southern New Mexico Outlook: Jobs Grew, Wages Rebounded, Trade Weakened in Late 2025
Southern New Mexico closed 2025 with solid job growth and improving wages in Las Cruces, even as year-over-year trade values through Santa Teresa fell sharply. Dallas Fed data also point to continued exposure to energy and commodity swings across the broader region.
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service to Close, Showing Rural Home Health Funding Issues
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, a decades-old home health and hospice provider in Northern New Mexico, is shutting down after citing falling insurance reimbursements and rising operating costs. The closure underscores growing pressure on rural home-based care models that depend on Medicare and Medicaid payment rates that often don’t cover travel time.
Tribal Land Returns and Chaco Protections Put Oil-and-Gas Royalty Income in Focus
Tribal land-return efforts are accelerating across the West, but in northwestern New Mexico the debate is colliding with the energy economy. A federal buffer zone around Chaco Culture National Historical Park is now at the center of legal and political fights that could affect future leasing activity and the royalty checks some local residents depend on.
Banks’ Methane Targets Lag As New Mexico Lawmakers Reject Emissions Caps
Banks and investors are still uneven in how they address methane in transition plans, with limited sector-specific target-setting tied to financed emissions. Meanwhile, New Mexico lawmakers rejected legislation that would have codified statewide emissions caps, affecting regulatory clarity for energy-sector investment decisions.
New Mexico HM59 (2026): CYFD to Study Foster Parent Pay
New Mexico’s 2026 House Memorial 59 asks CYFD to study whether foster parent reimbursements reflect current costs, including the possibility of a cost-of-living adjustment. Confusion around the HM59 label stems from the fact that the same bill number has been used for unrelated memorials in prior years, including one tied to financial literacy.
New Mexico Bill Permanently Creates Office of New Americans
The New Mexico Legislature approves House Bill 124, permanently establishing the Office of New Americans under the Department of Workforce Solutions. The measure now awaits the governor’s signature.
New Mexico Ends 2026 Session With Universal Child Care, $1.5B Road Bonds, and Malpractice Reforms to Address Doctor Shortages.
New Mexico lawmakers wrap up the 2026 session, approving universal childcare, a $1.5-billion road bond, and medical malpractice reforms.
New Mexico Senate Passes HB4 to Protect Health Coverage Amid Federal Cuts
The New Mexico Senate approves House Bill 4, boosting the Health Care Affordability Fund to shield tens of thousands from losing coverage after federal tax credits and Medicaid cuts.
New Mexico House Passes Universal Child Care Bill, Sends SB 241 Back to Senate
The New Mexico House passed SB 241 establishing a universal child care program for 60,000 children, funded by up to $700 million from a state trust fund. The measure now heads back to the Senate.
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.
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.
New Mexico Lawmakers Push Final Tax Incentive Package to Anchor Fusion and Quantum Industries
As the 30-day session nears its end, New Mexico is doubling down on "technologies of the future." From HB 154 to $600 million for quantum initiatives, discover how the state plans to turn federal research leadership into a commercial powerhouse.
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.
NMSU selects Karen Kopera-Frye as Graduate School Associate Dean
Karen Kopera-Frye embarks into a new journey at New Mexico State University (NMSU) as associate dean of the Graduate School beginning February 23.
‘Ideas Moving Both Ways’: UNM Officially Inks Deal with Osaka Metropolitan University
University of New Mexico’s (UNM) Anderson School of Management and Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) recently signed an agreement that supports doctoral students and reinforces the universities’ relationship.
New Mexico Bill Permanently Creates Office of New Americans
The New Mexico Legislature approves House Bill 124, permanently establishing the Office of New Americans under the Department of Workforce Solutions. The measure now awaits the governor’s signature.
New Mexico Ends 2026 Session With Universal Child Care, $1.5B Road Bonds, and Malpractice Reforms to Address Doctor Shortages.
New Mexico lawmakers wrap up the 2026 session, approving universal childcare, a $1.5-billion road bond, and medical malpractice reforms.
UNM Art Lecturer Lovell’s “How to Become Invisible” Photography Project Earns Spotlight
University of New Mexico (UNM) lecturer Jessamyn Lovell’s photography project, “How to Become Invisible,” was highlighted on LENSCRATCH, a platform supporting photographic arts and artists.
Southern New Mexico Outlook: Jobs Grew, Wages Rebounded, Trade Weakened in Late 2025
Southern New Mexico closed 2025 with solid job growth and improving wages in Las Cruces, even as year-over-year trade values through Santa Teresa fell sharply. Dallas Fed data also point to continued exposure to energy and commodity swings across the broader region.
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service to Close, Showing Rural Home Health Funding Issues
Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, a decades-old home health and hospice provider in Northern New Mexico, is shutting down after citing falling insurance reimbursements and rising operating costs. The closure underscores growing pressure on rural home-based care models that depend on Medicare and Medicaid payment rates that often don’t cover travel time.
Tribal Land Returns and Chaco Protections Put Oil-and-Gas Royalty Income in Focus
Tribal land-return efforts are accelerating across the West, but in northwestern New Mexico the debate is colliding with the energy economy. A federal buffer zone around Chaco Culture National Historical Park is now at the center of legal and political fights that could affect future leasing activity and the royalty checks some local residents depend on.
Banks’ Methane Targets Lag As New Mexico Lawmakers Reject Emissions Caps
Banks and investors are still uneven in how they address methane in transition plans, with limited sector-specific target-setting tied to financed emissions. Meanwhile, New Mexico lawmakers rejected legislation that would have codified statewide emissions caps, affecting regulatory clarity for energy-sector investment decisions.
New Mexico HM59 (2026): CYFD to Study Foster Parent Pay
New Mexico’s 2026 House Memorial 59 asks CYFD to study whether foster parent reimbursements reflect current costs, including the possibility of a cost-of-living adjustment. Confusion around the HM59 label stems from the fact that the same bill number has been used for unrelated memorials in prior years, including one tied to financial literacy.
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