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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 platforms, as US states intensify legal action against Big Tech over child safety and online harms.

Public Sector Drives New Mexico Job Growth, Unemployment Inches Up

New Mexico’s unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in December as job growth relied heavily on public sector hiring.

UNM SHAC Acute Care Clinic to Be Named After Dr. Olga M. Eaton

The University of New Mexico (UNM) Student Health and Counseling (SHAC) ASAP Acute Care Clinic will soon adopt the new name, Olga M. Eaton, M.D., ASAP Acute Care Clinic, honoring the former SHAC director.

Fatal Overdose Deaths Climb in New Mexico Despite Earlier Progress

Expanded treatment, home-based services, and community prevention programs had helped cut overdose and suicide deaths in recent years. But federal data now show overdose fatalities rising again.

NMSU Art Grad To Design LCIFF Poster, Set For March Reveal

New Mexico State University art graduate Asiah Thomas-Mandlman will create the poster for the Las Cruces International Film Festival (LCIFF), with organizers unveiling it March 6.

New Mexico ECECD To Continue Summer Food Service Program in 2026

Children and adults with mental or physical disabilities in low-income New Mexico areas will continue to receive nutritious meals through the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in 2026.

UNM: Deadline for 2026 Paul Ré Peace Prize Nominations Set on February 20

The nominations for the 2026 Paul Ré Peace Prize at University of Mexico (UNM) have started.

UNM Mathematicians Advocate for NSF and Math Research at MathSciOnTheHill

UNM mathematicians joined MathSciOnTheHill on Capitol Hill to advocate for federal math funding and gain a firsthand look at how research funding decisions are made.

Federal Food Aid Cuts Hit New Mexico Refugees Hard, Straining Household Budgets

Cuts to federal food assistance are intensifying food insecurity for refugee families in New Mexico, where many residents rely on SNAP benefits to afford groceries. With federal eligibility narrowing and local food banks preparing for higher demand, the loss of aid is reshaping household budgets and community support structures.

New Mexico Expands ACA Premium Assistance for 2026 After Federal Subsidies Lapse

New Mexico is stepping in to protect residents from steep health insurance premium increases in 2026 after enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits expired at the end of 2025. State lawmakers and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham approved funding from the Health Care Affordability Fund to continue subsidies through mid-year and potentially beyond, ensuring continued affordable coverage for thousands of BeWell marketplace enrollees.

Pipe Manufacturer Endurance Technologies to Open First U.S. Facility in New Mexico

Canadian pipe manufacturer Endurance Technologies is set to open its first U.S. facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico, creating 43 jobs and investing $18.6 million over the next three years. The move supports the state’s broader push to attract manufacturing and diversify its economy.

Sunspot Solar Observatory Closed After Mercury Spill, Reviving Memories of 2018 Shutdown

The Sunspot Solar Observatory in New Mexico has been closed for weeks after liquid mercury was discovered inside its main telescope facility. While officials say there is no public risk, the lack of details has revived public speculation, echoing a controversial 2018 shutdown that fueled online rumors.