By Connor Currier During Moriarty City Council’s special meeting on Aug. 27, the governing body responded to multiple recent reports by NM.news of allegations of years of financial mismanagement leveled by the city’s former clerk/treasurer. At the meeting, the first article they touched on was a report about how the city of Moriarty had overspent […]
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New Mexico partners on $120 million quantum computing initiative
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an agreement Tuesday with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency to establish a four-year, $120 million partnership aimed at advancing quantum computing technology. The Quantum Frontier Project will determine whether utility-scale quantum computing can be achieved by 2033, according to the governor’s office. The initiative is part of […]
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Untrained worker injured in valve explosion
A New Mexico construction company recently received a citation from the state after an untrained employee was allowed to operate highly pressurized equipment and was injured. According to state records, the citation results from an incident in February at A.R. Foreman Construction in Carlsbad. Inspectors found that an untrained worker was injured when they accidentally […]
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Republican state rep. files to run against Leger Fernandez
By Alex Ross A four-term New Mexico state legislator is preparing a Republican challenge to U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez in her bid for reelection next year. State Rep. Martin Zamora, a Republican of Clovis, filed a statement of candidacy in July with the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The move allows him to raise and […]
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Marble Brewery inks deal to brew Bosque beers
What started as a regulatory snag for one of Albuquerque’s top breweries has turned into a first-of-its-kind partnership in New Mexico’s craft beer scene. Marble Brewery confirmed to City Desk that it will produce and distribute Bosque Brewing’s flagship beers statewide while Bosque works through wastewater compliance issues at its facility in the Town of […]
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City of Moriarty struggles with ‘nearly a decade’ of mismanaged financial records
By Connor Currrier During an Aug. 27 Moriarty City Council Special Meeting, Financial Analyst Emily Sanchez said the city’s financial record books have “un-posted transactions” dating all the way back to 2015 during a financial analyst update. “There’s been un-posted transactions still sitting there from (July) of 2015 to (July) of 2021,” said Sanchez. “They’re […]
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New Mexico launches $15,000 Adventure Pitch Fest for outdoor recreation businesses
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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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 […]