Transportation Officials Urge New Mexico Lawmakers to Provide Funding for Deteriorating Roads Amid Expiring Federal Funding, Rising Construction Costs
New Mexico transportation officials are urging lawmakers to increase funding as 56% of major roads are rated poor or mediocre and NMDOT faces a $7.5 billion funding gap.
New Mexico Suicide Rate Drops 19%, But the State Still Faces a Deadly Public Health Crisis
New Mexico’s suicide rate fell 19% from 2024 to 2025, offering hope that prevention efforts are working, even as suicide remains a major public health crisis.
Governor Lujan Grisham Declines Trump’s Idea Renaming New Mexico as ‘New America’ in a New Social Post
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has fired back at Donald Trump after he posted a map labeling New Mexico as ‘New America,’ declaring the state’s historic name is not up for debate.
Where Are The Cats? Animal Advocates Question How Three Cats Were Moved From an Albuquerque School to an Isleta Farm, Highlighting the Need for...
The transfer of three cats from Adobe Acres Elementary to an Isleta farm prompted animal advocates to question the animals’ safety and whether APS followed proper procedures when removing them from the campus.
New Mexico’s Roads Go Under the Microscope as Traffic Group Lands Major Statewide Data Collection Project
New Mexico is set for a statewide traffic study as the Traffic Group compares fresh vehicle counts with historical data, nearby road information and changing land-use patterns to understand how motorists are reshaping the state's roads.
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.
New Mexico Tech-Designed ‘SPIDER’ That Detects Impacts, Strain, and Dangerous Conditions Could Help Make NASA’s Future Moon Base Safer
A five-legged sensor called SPIDER could help protect astronauts on NASA's future Moon base by detecting impacts, strain and dangerous environmental changes.
Rio Rancho Police Expand License Plate Cameras From 5 to 19, Sparking Privacy Fears Over Who Is Watching
The effectiveness of license plate reader cameras has police hunting down criminals involved in vehicle crimes; now they are expanding the number of cameras.
New Mexico Teachers Can Apply for $20K in Classroom Grants – Here’s How to Get Up to $2,500
Teachers who want to apply for the grant have until September 27 to submit their applications. The funding can help them enhance the learning experience in their classrooms this school year.
Free School Lunches Will Continue Until 2030 Amid SNAP Cuts, Other States Pull the Plug on Universal Meals
New Mexico's universal free school meals are protected from the immediate effects of federal SNAP cuts after districts locked in federal reimbursement rates for a four-year cycle. The earliest impact may not come until the next CEP eligibility reviews in 2030.
Students Read 59,000 Books This Summer Through Club Read in 226 New Mexico Schools
More APS students are taking part in reading activities like Club Read, building their literacy skills and preparing for future success.
New Mexico Rockets to 22 Spots Up Higher Education Rankings Since 2019 Amid Question Whether the State is Really Improving Where it Counts
New Mexico has climbed 22 spots in the national higher education rankings since 2019, reaching No. 18. But while affordability and low student debt are driving the rise, questions remain about graduation rates, academic quality and student outcomes.
Inside Dime Time School Store Helping Teenage Parents Balance Diapers With Their Education
Teen parents can continue their studies while caring for their kids at New Future High School.
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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Transportation Officials Urge New Mexico Lawmakers to Provide Funding for Deteriorating Roads Amid Expiring Federal Funding, Rising Construction Costs
New Mexico transportation officials are urging lawmakers to increase funding as 56% of major roads are rated poor or mediocre and NMDOT faces a $7.5 billion funding gap.
New Mexico Suicide Rate Drops 19%, But the State Still Faces a Deadly Public Health Crisis
New Mexico’s suicide rate fell 19% from 2024 to 2025, offering hope that prevention efforts are working, even as suicide remains a major public health crisis.
Governor Lujan Grisham Declines Trump’s Idea Renaming New Mexico as ‘New America’ in a New Social Post
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has fired back at Donald Trump after he posted a map labeling New Mexico as ‘New America,’ declaring the state’s historic name is not up for debate.
Where Are The Cats? Animal Advocates Question How Three Cats Were Moved From an Albuquerque School to an Isleta Farm, Highlighting the Need for...
The transfer of three cats from Adobe Acres Elementary to an Isleta farm prompted animal advocates to question the animals’ safety and whether APS followed proper procedures when removing them from the campus.
New Mexico’s Roads Go Under the Microscope as Traffic Group Lands Major Statewide Data Collection Project
New Mexico is set for a statewide traffic study as the Traffic Group compares fresh vehicle counts with historical data, nearby road information and changing land-use patterns to understand how motorists are reshaping the state's roads.
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.
New Mexico Tech-Designed ‘SPIDER’ That Detects Impacts, Strain, and Dangerous Conditions Could Help Make NASA’s Future Moon Base Safer
A five-legged sensor called SPIDER could help protect astronauts on NASA's future Moon base by detecting impacts, strain and dangerous environmental changes.
Rio Rancho Police Expand License Plate Cameras From 5 to 19, Sparking Privacy Fears Over Who Is Watching
The effectiveness of license plate reader cameras has police hunting down criminals involved in vehicle crimes; now they are expanding the number of cameras.
New Mexico Teachers Can Apply for $20K in Classroom Grants – Here’s How to Get Up to $2,500
Teachers who want to apply for the grant have until September 27 to submit their applications. The funding can help them enhance the learning experience in their classrooms this school year.
Free School Lunches Will Continue Until 2030 Amid SNAP Cuts, Other States Pull the Plug on Universal Meals
New Mexico's universal free school meals are protected from the immediate effects of federal SNAP cuts after districts locked in federal reimbursement rates for a four-year cycle. The earliest impact may not come until the next CEP eligibility reviews in 2030.
Students Read 59,000 Books This Summer Through Club Read in 226 New Mexico Schools
More APS students are taking part in reading activities like Club Read, building their literacy skills and preparing for future success.
New Mexico Rockets to 22 Spots Up Higher Education Rankings Since 2019 Amid Question Whether the State is Really Improving Where it Counts
New Mexico has climbed 22 spots in the national higher education rankings since 2019, reaching No. 18. But while affordability and low student debt are driving the rise, questions remain about graduation rates, academic quality and student outcomes.
Inside Dime Time School Store Helping Teenage Parents Balance Diapers With Their Education
Teen parents can continue their studies while caring for their kids at New Future High School.
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.
Transportation Officials Urge New Mexico Lawmakers to Provide Funding for Deteriorating Roads Amid Expiring Federal Funding, Rising Construction Costs
New Mexico transportation officials are urging lawmakers to increase funding as 56% of major roads are rated poor or mediocre and NMDOT faces a $7.5 billion funding gap.
New Mexico Suicide Rate Drops 19%, But the State Still Faces a Deadly Public Health Crisis
New Mexico’s suicide rate fell 19% from 2024 to 2025, offering hope that prevention efforts are working, even as suicide remains a major public health crisis.
Governor Lujan Grisham Declines Trump’s Idea Renaming New Mexico as ‘New America’ in a New Social Post
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has fired back at Donald Trump after he posted a map labeling New Mexico as ‘New America,’ declaring the state’s historic name is not up for debate.
Where Are The Cats? Animal Advocates Question How Three Cats Were Moved From an Albuquerque School to an Isleta Farm, Highlighting the Need for...
The transfer of three cats from Adobe Acres Elementary to an Isleta farm prompted animal advocates to question the animals’ safety and whether APS followed proper procedures when removing them from the campus.
New Mexico’s Roads Go Under the Microscope as Traffic Group Lands Major Statewide Data Collection Project
New Mexico is set for a statewide traffic study as the Traffic Group compares fresh vehicle counts with historical data, nearby road information and changing land-use patterns to understand how motorists are reshaping the state's roads.
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.
New Mexico Tech-Designed ‘SPIDER’ That Detects Impacts, Strain, and Dangerous Conditions Could Help Make NASA’s Future Moon Base Safer
A five-legged sensor called SPIDER could help protect astronauts on NASA's future Moon base by detecting impacts, strain and dangerous environmental changes.
Rio Rancho Police Expand License Plate Cameras From 5 to 19, Sparking Privacy Fears Over Who Is Watching
The effectiveness of license plate reader cameras has police hunting down criminals involved in vehicle crimes; now they are expanding the number of cameras.
New Mexico Teachers Can Apply for $20K in Classroom Grants – Here’s How to Get Up to $2,500
Teachers who want to apply for the grant have until September 27 to submit their applications. The funding can help them enhance the learning experience in their classrooms this school year.
Free School Lunches Will Continue Until 2030 Amid SNAP Cuts, Other States Pull the Plug on Universal Meals
New Mexico's universal free school meals are protected from the immediate effects of federal SNAP cuts after districts locked in federal reimbursement rates for a four-year cycle. The earliest impact may not come until the next CEP eligibility reviews in 2030.
Students Read 59,000 Books This Summer Through Club Read in 226 New Mexico Schools
More APS students are taking part in reading activities like Club Read, building their literacy skills and preparing for future success.
New Mexico Rockets to 22 Spots Up Higher Education Rankings Since 2019 Amid Question Whether the State is Really Improving Where it Counts
New Mexico has climbed 22 spots in the national higher education rankings since 2019, reaching No. 18. But while affordability and low student debt are driving the rise, questions remain about graduation rates, academic quality and student outcomes.
Inside Dime Time School Store Helping Teenage Parents Balance Diapers With Their Education
Teen parents can continue their studies while caring for their kids at New Future High School.
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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