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New Mexico Environment Chief Slams EPA Repeal of 2009 Endangerment Finding
New Mexico Environment Secretary James Kenney denounced the US Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal of its 2009 endangerment finding, calling it a blow to science-based climate policy.
New Mexico House Passes HB 4 to Protect Health Coverage as Enrollment Surges 17 Percent
The New Mexico House approved House Bill 4 to strengthen the Health Care Affordability Fund and shield residents from federal health care cuts. The move comes as state enrollment climbed 17 percent, defying a nationwide decline driven by rising premiums and subsidy rollbacks.
House Panel Advances Gun Control Bill After Marathon Hearing
After nearly five hours of heated debate and public testimony, a House committee advanced Senate Bill 17, a Democratic-backed gun control measure that would restrict certain firearms and impose stricter rules on gun dealers.
New Mexico Fines Sunland Park Water Utility $189K Over Arsenic Violations, Eyes Court Oversight
The New Mexico Environment Department has fined the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority $189,000 over repeated drinking water violations, including arsenic exceedances, while pushing for a court-appointed manager to oversee the troubled Sunland Park water system.
New Mexico Officials Vow to Keep Health Insurance Affordable Despite Federal Cuts
New Mexico officials pledge to protect affordable health insurance coverage as enrollment rises 17 percent, even as federal subsidy cuts drive up costs and force Americans in other states to drop coverage.
Blue Pony Energy to Build $1.6B Low-Carbon Fuels Plant in New Mexico
Blue Pony Energy is investing $1.6 billion to build a low-carbon fuels facility in Lovington, New Mexico, creating jobs and supporting the state’s clean energy goals. The project highlights how New Mexico is balancing economic growth with its push to cut emissions and reach net-zero by 2050.
ViscoTec Expands in North America With Acquisition of Mexican Partner
German dosing technology company ViscoTec has expanded its North American footprint after acquiring its long-time Mexican sales partner, MEI Representaciones, officially establishing ViscoTec Mexico to serve key manufacturing industries more directly.
New Mexico Students Tackle Climate Disasters in Governor’s STEM Challenge
More than 300 high school students from 33 schools across New Mexico are competing in the seventh annual Governor’s STEM Challenge, developing science- and technology-based solutions to help communities prepare for and recover from climate-related disasters.
New Mexico Moves to Crack Down on AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Images
New Mexico officials are seeking new legislation to address the growing use of artificial intelligence in creating sexually explicit images of children.
Meta Faces New Mexico Trial as Legal Pressure Mounts on Big Tech Over Child Safety
Meta Platforms Inc. will face trial in New Mexico over allegations it exposed children to sexual exploitation on its social media platforms.
NMSU Assistant Professor Receives 2025 Gentec-EO Laser Lab Award, Pledges to Share It with Students
After receiving the 2025 Gentec-EO Laser Lab Award, New Mexico State University (NMSU) assistant professor Miranda van Iersel committed to using it to expand student opportunities.
New Mexico Environment Chief Slams EPA Repeal of 2009 Endangerment Finding
New Mexico Environment Secretary James Kenney denounced the US Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal of its 2009 endangerment finding, calling it a blow to science-based climate policy.
New Mexico House Passes HB 4 to Protect Health Coverage as Enrollment Surges 17 Percent
The New Mexico House approved House Bill 4 to strengthen the Health Care Affordability Fund and shield residents from federal health care cuts. The move comes as state enrollment climbed 17 percent, defying a nationwide decline driven by rising premiums and subsidy rollbacks.
WNMU Proposes Learning Hub To Further Drive Student Success
The Associated Students of Western New Mexico University (ASWNMU) formally seeks state funding to create the ASWNMU Learning Hub, which aims to help students thrive.
Supporting Research and Education: New Mexico Tech Unveils Raul Deju Institute for Artificial Intelligence
New Mexico Tech introduces the Raul Deju Institute for Artificial Intelligence, which will help the campus community integrate AI across research, teaching, and operations.
Director of New Mexico Wildfire Claims Office Placed on Leave Amid $500,000 Compensation Controversy
FEMA placed the director of New Mexico’s wildfire claims office on administrative leave after reporting revealed he and his wife received more than $500,000 from the program he oversees. The $5.45 billion compensation fund has paid out about $3.4 billion so far, as some claimants continue to wait years for relief.
EP Wealth Advisors Expands to New Mexico to Enhance Client Services: Broader Planning and Local Expertise Await
EP Wealth Advisors has added Santa Fe-based LongView Asset Management, a $390 million AUM registered investment adviser, in a deal that closed January 30. The move expands EP Wealth’s New Mexico presence and brings LongView’s sustainable-investing focus under a larger platform offering broader planning services.
Everfi and Its Partners Are Giving Students a New Way To Pay for College: Over $1.5 Million in Scholarships for Those Who Finish Financial...
Everfi said it and nine partners are committing more than $1.5 million in student scholarships tied to completion of financial and life-skills education. The initiative comes as college affordability remains a leading barrier to enrollment, according to data cited in the announcement.
New Mexico Homebuyers Face a “Lock-In” Market as Sellers Sit Tight on Low-Rate Mortgages
New Mexico’s housing market is being shaped by a “mortgage lock-in” effect: homeowners with ultra-low rates are reluctant to sell into a higher-rate environment, limiting resale supply and keeping affordability tight for buyers.
New Mexico is considering expanding its R&D tax credit to attract more tech investment and create better-paying jobs.
New Mexico lawmakers are considering expanding a technology jobs R&D tax credit as the state competes for advanced energy, aerospace, and computing investment. HB 27 would revisit incentives that currently offer up to 5% of qualified R&D spending—10% in rural areas—according to an LFC assessment.
New Mexico Environment Chief Slams EPA Repeal of 2009 Endangerment Finding
New Mexico Environment Secretary James Kenney denounced the US Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal of its 2009 endangerment finding, calling it a blow to science-based climate policy.
New Mexico House Passes HB 4 to Protect Health Coverage as Enrollment Surges 17 Percent
The New Mexico House approved House Bill 4 to strengthen the Health Care Affordability Fund and shield residents from federal health care cuts. The move comes as state enrollment climbed 17 percent, defying a nationwide decline driven by rising premiums and subsidy rollbacks.
House Panel Advances Gun Control Bill After Marathon Hearing
After nearly five hours of heated debate and public testimony, a House committee advanced Senate Bill 17, a Democratic-backed gun control measure that would restrict certain firearms and impose stricter rules on gun dealers.
New Mexico Fines Sunland Park Water Utility $189K Over Arsenic Violations, Eyes Court Oversight
The New Mexico Environment Department has fined the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority $189,000 over repeated drinking water violations, including arsenic exceedances, while pushing for a court-appointed manager to oversee the troubled Sunland Park water system.
New Mexico Officials Vow to Keep Health Insurance Affordable Despite Federal Cuts
New Mexico officials pledge to protect affordable health insurance coverage as enrollment rises 17 percent, even as federal subsidy cuts drive up costs and force Americans in other states to drop coverage.
Blue Pony Energy to Build $1.6B Low-Carbon Fuels Plant in New Mexico
Blue Pony Energy is investing $1.6 billion to build a low-carbon fuels facility in Lovington, New Mexico, creating jobs and supporting the state’s clean energy goals. The project highlights how New Mexico is balancing economic growth with its push to cut emissions and reach net-zero by 2050.
ViscoTec Expands in North America With Acquisition of Mexican Partner
German dosing technology company ViscoTec has expanded its North American footprint after acquiring its long-time Mexican sales partner, MEI Representaciones, officially establishing ViscoTec Mexico to serve key manufacturing industries more directly.
New Mexico Students Tackle Climate Disasters in Governor’s STEM Challenge
More than 300 high school students from 33 schools across New Mexico are competing in the seventh annual Governor’s STEM Challenge, developing science- and technology-based solutions to help communities prepare for and recover from climate-related disasters.
New Mexico Moves to Crack Down on AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Images
New Mexico officials are seeking new legislation to address the growing use of artificial intelligence in creating sexually explicit images of children.
Meta Faces New Mexico Trial as Legal Pressure Mounts on Big Tech Over Child Safety
Meta Platforms Inc. will face trial in New Mexico over allegations it exposed children to sexual exploitation on its social media platforms.
NMSU Assistant Professor Receives 2025 Gentec-EO Laser Lab Award, Pledges to Share It with Students
After receiving the 2025 Gentec-EO Laser Lab Award, New Mexico State University (NMSU) assistant professor Miranda van Iersel committed to using it to expand student opportunities.
New Mexico Environment Chief Slams EPA Repeal of 2009 Endangerment Finding
New Mexico Environment Secretary James Kenney denounced the US Environmental Protection Agency’s repeal of its 2009 endangerment finding, calling it a blow to science-based climate policy.
New Mexico House Passes HB 4 to Protect Health Coverage as Enrollment Surges 17 Percent
The New Mexico House approved House Bill 4 to strengthen the Health Care Affordability Fund and shield residents from federal health care cuts. The move comes as state enrollment climbed 17 percent, defying a nationwide decline driven by rising premiums and subsidy rollbacks.
WNMU Proposes Learning Hub To Further Drive Student Success
The Associated Students of Western New Mexico University (ASWNMU) formally seeks state funding to create the ASWNMU Learning Hub, which aims to help students thrive.
Supporting Research and Education: New Mexico Tech Unveils Raul Deju Institute for Artificial Intelligence
New Mexico Tech introduces the Raul Deju Institute for Artificial Intelligence, which will help the campus community integrate AI across research, teaching, and operations.
Director of New Mexico Wildfire Claims Office Placed on Leave Amid $500,000 Compensation Controversy
FEMA placed the director of New Mexico’s wildfire claims office on administrative leave after reporting revealed he and his wife received more than $500,000 from the program he oversees. The $5.45 billion compensation fund has paid out about $3.4 billion so far, as some claimants continue to wait years for relief.
EP Wealth Advisors Expands to New Mexico to Enhance Client Services: Broader Planning and Local Expertise Await
EP Wealth Advisors has added Santa Fe-based LongView Asset Management, a $390 million AUM registered investment adviser, in a deal that closed January 30. The move expands EP Wealth’s New Mexico presence and brings LongView’s sustainable-investing focus under a larger platform offering broader planning services.
Everfi and Its Partners Are Giving Students a New Way To Pay for College: Over $1.5 Million in Scholarships for Those Who Finish Financial...
Everfi said it and nine partners are committing more than $1.5 million in student scholarships tied to completion of financial and life-skills education. The initiative comes as college affordability remains a leading barrier to enrollment, according to data cited in the announcement.
New Mexico Homebuyers Face a “Lock-In” Market as Sellers Sit Tight on Low-Rate Mortgages
New Mexico’s housing market is being shaped by a “mortgage lock-in” effect: homeowners with ultra-low rates are reluctant to sell into a higher-rate environment, limiting resale supply and keeping affordability tight for buyers.
New Mexico is considering expanding its R&D tax credit to attract more tech investment and create better-paying jobs.
New Mexico lawmakers are considering expanding a technology jobs R&D tax credit as the state competes for advanced energy, aerospace, and computing investment. HB 27 would revisit incentives that currently offer up to 5% of qualified R&D spending—10% in rural areas—according to an LFC assessment.
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