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Pre-Application for Creative Industry Grants is Open, Prioritizing Rural Communities.
Local and Tribal governments across New Mexico can now submit project concepts under a new state-backed creative industries initiative before the formal grant round this fall.
Nearly 3,000 Workers Train for Climate, Infrastructure Jobs as Clean Energy and Public Works Projects Ramp Up
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions says 2,800 workers have completed training for climate-ready and infrastructure careers, surpassing earlier targets as the state prepares for a surge in clean energy and public works projects.
Jobless Claims Dipped —US Filings Edged Up to 212K
New Mexico records a slight dip in new unemployment claims even as nationwide filings inch up, signaling mixed labor market trends.
Residency Lawsuit Against Duke Rodriguez Dismissed. He’s Still in the NM Governor’s Race.
A Santa Fe judge threw out a lawsuit questioning Duke Rodriguez’s residency, the second court dismissal of challenges to his 2026 gubernatorial bid.
State Regulators Order Recall of ‘GH Kush Pops’ After Discovering THC Levels Exceed What is Legal
State regulators in New Mexico have ordered a mandatory recall of GH Kush Pops after testing found the medical cannabis lollipops exceeded the legal THC limit.
Mystery Ad Campaign Backs Data Center Project. And Why No One’s Owning Up to It.
A mysterious group behind mailers and digital ad supporting the Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico faces scrutiny for undisclosed funding and tactics.
AeroVironment to Pour $30M Into Albuquerque Expansion, Create No Less Than 450 Jobs
Defense firm AeroVironment will invest over $30 million in Albuquerque, backed by state incentives, to expand production and add 450 jobs.
Bernalillo County Shifts to New IPRA Portal, Sets Feb 27 Shutdown of Old System
Bernalillo County is rolling out a new IPRA request system, closing NextRequest on Feb 27 and launching JustFOIA on March 2.
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.
WNMU Business Students To Benefit from Gordon Flanders Scholarship
A new scholarship honors Professor Gordon Flanders and will help WNMU students in their academic pursuit.
UNM Women Shine This Women’s History Month
UNM highlights women and their valuable contributions to the campus community this March.
Pre-Application for Creative Industry Grants is Open, Prioritizing Rural Communities.
Local and Tribal governments across New Mexico can now submit project concepts under a new state-backed creative industries initiative before the formal grant round this fall.
8 Schools Leave Improvement Status as Graduation Rates Climb in 2025
Eight schools showed system improvements and exit school improvement status.
Nearly 3,000 Workers Train for Climate, Infrastructure Jobs as Clean Energy and Public Works Projects Ramp Up
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions says 2,800 workers have completed training for climate-ready and infrastructure careers, surpassing earlier targets as the state prepares for a surge in clean energy and public works projects.
$50.7M Lost to Fraud: Regulators Step Up Warnings During Consumer Protection Week
Over 10,600 fraud complaints in 2025 cost New Mexicans $50.7M, as regulators step up warnings during Consumer Protection Week.
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.
Pre-Application for Creative Industry Grants is Open, Prioritizing Rural Communities.
Local and Tribal governments across New Mexico can now submit project concepts under a new state-backed creative industries initiative before the formal grant round this fall.
Nearly 3,000 Workers Train for Climate, Infrastructure Jobs as Clean Energy and Public Works Projects Ramp Up
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions says 2,800 workers have completed training for climate-ready and infrastructure careers, surpassing earlier targets as the state prepares for a surge in clean energy and public works projects.
Jobless Claims Dipped —US Filings Edged Up to 212K
New Mexico records a slight dip in new unemployment claims even as nationwide filings inch up, signaling mixed labor market trends.
Residency Lawsuit Against Duke Rodriguez Dismissed. He’s Still in the NM Governor’s Race.
A Santa Fe judge threw out a lawsuit questioning Duke Rodriguez’s residency, the second court dismissal of challenges to his 2026 gubernatorial bid.
State Regulators Order Recall of ‘GH Kush Pops’ After Discovering THC Levels Exceed What is Legal
State regulators in New Mexico have ordered a mandatory recall of GH Kush Pops after testing found the medical cannabis lollipops exceeded the legal THC limit.
Mystery Ad Campaign Backs Data Center Project. And Why No One’s Owning Up to It.
A mysterious group behind mailers and digital ad supporting the Project Jupiter data center in New Mexico faces scrutiny for undisclosed funding and tactics.
AeroVironment to Pour $30M Into Albuquerque Expansion, Create No Less Than 450 Jobs
Defense firm AeroVironment will invest over $30 million in Albuquerque, backed by state incentives, to expand production and add 450 jobs.
Bernalillo County Shifts to New IPRA Portal, Sets Feb 27 Shutdown of Old System
Bernalillo County is rolling out a new IPRA request system, closing NextRequest on Feb 27 and launching JustFOIA on March 2.
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.
WNMU Business Students To Benefit from Gordon Flanders Scholarship
A new scholarship honors Professor Gordon Flanders and will help WNMU students in their academic pursuit.
UNM Women Shine This Women’s History Month
UNM highlights women and their valuable contributions to the campus community this March.
Pre-Application for Creative Industry Grants is Open, Prioritizing Rural Communities.
Local and Tribal governments across New Mexico can now submit project concepts under a new state-backed creative industries initiative before the formal grant round this fall.
8 Schools Leave Improvement Status as Graduation Rates Climb in 2025
Eight schools showed system improvements and exit school improvement status.
Nearly 3,000 Workers Train for Climate, Infrastructure Jobs as Clean Energy and Public Works Projects Ramp Up
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions says 2,800 workers have completed training for climate-ready and infrastructure careers, surpassing earlier targets as the state prepares for a surge in clean energy and public works projects.
$50.7M Lost to Fraud: Regulators Step Up Warnings During Consumer Protection Week
Over 10,600 fraud complaints in 2025 cost New Mexicans $50.7M, as regulators step up warnings during Consumer Protection Week.
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.
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