Rep. Gabe Vasquez, D-N.M., on Tuesday demanded that major social media companies take immediate action to prevent illegal firearm sales on their platforms, citing law enforcement concerns about the role of social media in youth violence. Vasquez sent letters to the chief executives of Meta, Snapchat and Telegram, urging them to strengthen efforts to stop […]
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400 employees affected by Sandia Labs restructuring
By Lauren Lifke Sandia National Laboratories has reduced its workforce by 400 employees in a restructuring plan that will conclude by the end of October. The restructuring plan was announced in June, when Sandia National Laboratories announced that its workforce would be reduced by 2% by early fall, according to a statement from Corporate Communications […]
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Botched euthanasia and animal fights lead to federal scrutiny for Lovelace Biomedical
The Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute in Albuquerque has received an official warning from the U.S. Department of Agriculture following two critical violations of animal welfare regulations that resulted in serious injuries to laboratory animals and a botched euthanasia procedure. The violations, documented in a USDA inspection report dated May 21 and first reported by NM.news, led to […]
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New Mexico delegation, Pueblo leaders urge Trump administration to maintain Chaco Canyon drilling ban
New Mexico’s congressional delegation joined with Pueblo leaders Wednesday to demand the Trump administration maintain protections against oil and gas development on federal lands surrounding Chaco Canyon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site threatened by potential drilling and extraction. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, Rep. Melanie Stansbury, Sen. Martin Heinrich and Rep. Gabe Vasquez stood with governors […]
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Rio Rancho Public Schools’ first and only superintendent announces retirement
The longest-serving superintendent in New Mexico announced her retirement Wednesday morning after more than three decades leading Rio Rancho Public Schools since its founding. Dr. V. Sue Cleveland will step down later this school year, with a leadership transition expected in spring 2026, the Rio Rancho Board of Education announced in a joint statement. The […]
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Sen. Lujan assails feds for canceling funding for minority-serving institutions
New Mexico Democratic Sen. Ben Ray Lujan is decrying a decision by the U.S. Department of Education to terminate federal funding of grants for Minority Serving Institutions. “In New Mexico and across the country, Minority-Serving Institutions have long played a vital role in expanding access to education and creating pathways to economic opportunity. The Trump […]
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Defending the Constitution is our duty
This report is supported by NM Political Report, a nonprofit newsroom working to increase New Mexicans’ engagement in politics and public policy. Submitted by: Starlyn Brown, President, League of Women Voters of Central New Mexico Submitted content is provided by government agencies, verified organizations or other news outlets who are responsible for the content. Republication […]
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Artists open studios along historic New Mexico byway for annual tour
More than 45 artists will open their studios to the public during the annual Turquoise Trail Studio Tour, scheduled for the last two weekends of September along one of New Mexico’s most scenic routes. The self-guided tour runs Sept. 20-21 and Sept. 27-28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, featuring painters, sculptors, jewelers, photographers, […]
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East Mountain: More than a high school, now a 6-12 community
Dear East Mountain Community, We’ve never been a school that stood still. We’ve built, we’ve grown and we’ve answered every challenge with the same conviction: our students deserve the best. Today, we take the next step. We are no longer just East Mountain High School.We are East Mountain. Because what we are building here is […]
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East Mountains Celebration returns this weekend with car show, live music
Bernalillo County Commissioner Eric Olivas will host the annual East Mountains Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 21, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Vista Grande Community Center. The free community event at 15 La Madera Road will feature live entertainment by Grant Knoxlyn, along with the annual car show presented by the Village of Tijeras. […]