By Hannah Grover The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology will launch a graduate certificate in geothermal energy this fall. New Mexico Tech’s new program comes amid increasing interest in geothermal energy, which can provide a stable, clean source of energy. “New Mexico has a strong geothermal potential due to its natural heat sources,” […]
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Measles cases continue slow growth, up to 56 cases in NM
By Matthew Reichbach Measles cases grew slightly this week, to 56 cases on Friday up from 48 confirmed cases on Tuesday. The cases remain cloistered in southeastern New Mexico, with 52 cases in Lea County and two cases in Eddy County. “We are grateful for the response New Mexicans have had in getting their measles […]
Heinrich calls on DOE to uphold commitments, provide funds for projects
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Measles cases tick up, vaccinations outpace same time period last year
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Here’s how PNM decides when to shut off power during high winds
By Hannah Grover The Public Service Company of New Mexico is monitoring weather closely as it determines whether to shutoff electricity to prevent wildfires. Omni Warner, vice president of PNM’s operations and engineering, said Tuesday was the fourth severe weather incident that led PNM to send out notice that a public safety power shutoff could […]
NM AG sues feds over healthcare grant cancellations
By Matthew Reichbach Attorney General Raúl Torrez announced that he joined a coalition of two dozen attorneys general in suing the federal government over terminating federal health grants. The lawsuit targets the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over $11 billion in public health grants. New […]
Corrales Village Council rejects Arts and Culture District plan
By Kevin Hendricks A controversial proposal to establish an Arts and Culture District (ACD) in Corrales was voted down by the Village Council on March 25. The 4-2 decision came after months of debate and public opposition to the plan, which was spearheaded by Corrales MainStreet. The ACD Economic Development Plan, which had been in […]
Mountainair announces 2025 Pinto Bean Queen, inducts Hall of Excellence
By Andrea Vasquez The Town of Mountainair announced this year’s Pinto Bean Queen on March 29, the 84th anniversary of the inaugural competition, with the crowning of Corina Ortiz. “The Town of Mountainair would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to both Aurelleia Chavez and Corina Ortiz for running for Pinto Bean Queen. We […]
Federal cuts strip $60M from NMDOH, but officials say it won’t affect daily operations
By Daniel Montaño, KUNM The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday 20,000 job cuts, about a quarter of its workforce, and the withdrawal of $12 billion in grants. It’s all part of efforts by Elon Musk’s DOGE group and the Trump Administration to slash federal spending. That’s left state departments of health, and both […]
New Mexico legally protects the trans community — but fear persists
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