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State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard at the groundbreaking of a community solar project in Valencia County.

Energy Transition

New Mexico Land Office proposes updated geothermal leasing rules

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28, 2025August 30, 2025

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján has secured more than $12 million in federal funding for New Mexico projects focused on health care, workforce training and education through a committee-approved spending bill for fiscal year 2026.

Congress & Federal Gov.

Sen. Lujan: Trump Administration retreats from pharmaceutical tariffs after warning

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28, 2025August 30, 2025

The New Mexico State Fair is now accepting applications for one of its most popular culinary competitions: the Original Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge

Food, New Mexico

New Mexico State Fair sets lineup for Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge, Unique Foods Contest

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

Castelion

Local Gov., Sandoval County

Prepare for launch

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

New Mexico United will partner with a nonprofit organization to raise funds for programs supporting Native women and children during Indigenous Peoples' Night on Saturday.

Albuquerque, Events

New Mexico United partners with coalition for Indigenous Peoples’ Night fundraiser

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Gallup Indian Medical Center

Healthcare, New Mexico

Lawmakers invite HHS official to witness healthcare disruptions at Gallup Indian Medical Center

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27, 2025

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks during a press conference on Sept. 8, 2023 regarding a new public health order.

New Mexico, NM State Gov.

New Mexico opens public comment on $675M broadband expansion plan

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

General Interest, Torrance County

4-H opens enrollment for new program year with over 200 youth projects

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

The Town of Edgewood will permit the water utility company EPCOR to rezone two of its properties. The town commission voted 4-0 Tuesday to approve two of EPCOR’s requests during a quasi-judicial hearing. (EPCOR)

Edgewood, Local Gov.

Water utility EPCOR secures Special Use Zoning in Edgewood

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

a July 3 traffic stop involving commercial truck driver Harjinder Singh, who was later involved in a fatal crash in Florida that killed three people. U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed New Mexico authorities during a press conference last week. (NMSP)

Courts, Justice & Safety, New Mexico

New Mexico State Police chief defends CDL policy after federal criticism

by Kevin Hendricks, nm.news August 27, 2025August 27, 2025