Tag: Rural development

Data Centers Are Coming to the Desert. The Price Tag? Millions of Gallons of Water.

The proposed mega data center in Socorro has ignited a fierce debate over water use, rural landscapes, and who really benefits from the AI boom as New Mexico courts tech infrastructure to move beyond oil and gas.

New Mexico Health Care Authority Seeks Vendors to Strengthen Rural and Behavioral Health Programs

On April 27, 2026, the New Mexico Health Care Authority issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking vendors to...

AgriFuture Unpacked: What Aspiring Agricultural Professionals Can Expect

Aspiring agricultural professionals gather in Albuquerque for AgriFuture, a hands-on institute connecting students and producers with industry leaders.

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.