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 […]
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UNM moves to slash ‘affirmative action’ policy language
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Measles cases tick up, vaccinations outpace same time period last year
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Your questions about State Fairgrounds changes, answered
City Desk ABQ Staff report Bernalillo County residents have had a lot of questions about proposals to make changes to the State Fairgrounds. The county put together answers for the most frequently asked questions. “The neighborhoods surrounding the state fairgrounds are active and know the solutions needed for the area. This can be the opportunity […]
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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 […]
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Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office expands junior program, offers high school credit
By Kevin Hendricks The Sandoval County Treasurer’s Office is expanding its Junior Treasurer’s Program and will now offer high school elective course credit to selected participants. Treasurer Jennifer Taylor announced the changes on March 31 as the program enters its third year. The semester-long program, beginning in August, is open to all Sandoval County high […]
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Moriarty High School robotics team wins state title, heads to World Championship
By Kevin Hendricks Moriarty High School’s newly formed NM-MESA robotics team has had quite a debut season, winning the VEX V5 NM State Championship in early March and qualifying for the World Championship in Dallas in May. The team is composed of freshmen, sophomores, and seniors with a focus on competition and small-scale robotics. It […]
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NM GOP renews call for special session on crime after alleged arson at Albuquerque headquarters
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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 […]