New Mexico outdoor recreation businesses can compete for $15,000 in cash prizes through the state’s newly expanded Adventure Pitch Fest, officials announced Wednesday. The reimagined competition, formerly part of the Outdoor Economics Conference, will be held as a standalone event on Nov. 6 at the Rail Yards in Albuquerque, according to the state Economic Development […]
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New Mexico Land Office proposes updated geothermal leasing rules
The New Mexico State Land Office will hold a public hearing Sept. 30 to gather feedback on proposed changes to state rules governing geothermal energy leases, officials announced Thursday. The hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Morgan Hall in the State Land Office building at 310 Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe, according […]
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Santa Fe County joins regional Labor Day weekend safety initiative
Residents in Edgewood, Madrid and the rest of Santa Fe County can receive discounted Uber rides during Labor Day weekend through a tri-county program aimed at preventing impaired driving incidents. The “Take A Ride On Us” campaign offers up to $10 credit per trip for a maximum of two rides from 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. […]
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Sandoval County partners with Uber for Labor Day weekend safety campaign
Sandoval County residents can receive up to $10 off Uber rides during Labor Day weekend as part of a regional safety initiative encouraging alternatives to impaired driving. The “Take A Ride On Us” campaign runs from 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, through 2 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2. Participants can use promo code NMLD25 in the […]
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Sen. Lujan: Trump Administration retreats from pharmaceutical tariffs after warning
The Trump administration has backed down from imposing tariffs of up to 250% on pharmaceutical imports from the European Union following pressure from U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., according to a Thursday press release from the senator. The administration also agreed to provide special treatment for generic medicines from the European Union, according to […]
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New Mexico State Fair sets lineup for Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge, Unique Foods Contest
The New Mexico State Fair has announced competitors for two of its most popular culinary competitions: the Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge and the Unique Foods Contest. The Unique Foods Contest will kick off the fair at noon on Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Chevron Pavilion. Six vendors will compete with creative dishes available for purchase […]
Posted inLocal Government, Westside Albuquerque
Prepare for launch
A lucrative rocket factory has moved closer to being a reality for Sandoval County. County commissioners Wednesday approved a bond issue that could clear the way for the creation of hundreds of high-paying jobs in the Rio Rancho area. Before approval, State Sen. Jay Block called the industrial revenue bonds “probably one of the most […]
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Lawmakers invite HHS official to witness healthcare disruptions at Gallup Indian Medical Center
Two New Mexico lawmakers have invited a senior Health and Human Services official to visit Gallup Indian Medical Center to observe what they say are dangerous delays in patient care caused by new Trump administration policies. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, D-N.M., and Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., sent a letter Tuesday to Mark Cruz, a senior […]
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Credit union awards $20,000 in grants to New Mexico teachers
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union announced Wednesday it is accepting applications for $20,000 in classroom grants to support public and charter school teachers across New Mexico. The credit union’s ARNIA Foundation will distribute individual grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 through its enrichEd Classroom Grant Program, with a focus on financial literacy education. “With the […]
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New Mexico opens public comment on $675M broadband expansion plan
New Mexico officials opened a seven-day public comment period Tuesday on a proposal to distribute hundreds of millions of federal dollars to expand high-speed internet access to more than 43,000 unserved and underserved locations across the state. The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion is seeking input on its final proposal for the Broadband Equity, […]