THURS: U.S. Department of Energy cancels $135.2M for New Mexico projects, + More

U.S. Department of Energy cancels $135.2M for New Mexico projects - by Source NM Staff, Source New Mexico The U.S. Department of Energy on Wednesday announced the cancellation of $7.5 billion in awards for 223 projects across the country. In a...

The balloon that could: NASA secures special exemption to launch UMass Lowell-built telescope after government shutdown

The government shutdown has suspended work for hundreds of thousands of government employees, but it didn’t halt the launch of a new telescope designed and built by the scientists at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. The 1,500-pound...

18 top things to do in Albuquerque

From outdoor adventures to relaxed dinners under incredible sunsets, Albuquerque is a laid-back city steeped in centuries of diverse cultures. It's a place that celebrates creativity in its cuisine, art, music and architecture. And at 5300ft,...

New Mexico begins to feel impact of shutdown as popular national parks close

New Mexico's all-Democratic congressional delegation warned the first shutdown of the federal government in nearly seven years will have "catastrophic" impacts in a state with a high percentage of federal workers and public land. The stalemate...

New Mexico legislators rush to shore up safety net programs after federal cuts

Nation & World News New Mexico legislators are pushing to shore up safety-net spending in response to President Donald Trump’s spending and tax cuts, in a state with one of the highest enrollment rates for Medicaid and federal food assistance...

New Mexico lawmakers start session denouncing political violence

Santa Fe Democratic lawmakers Rep. Reena Szczepanski and Sen. Peter Wirth meet before the beginning of the Oct. 1 special session in the Roundhouse. In September, both members were targeted by bomb threats. Police later determined there were no...

Balloon Fiesta pilots to set up at local schools for ‘Albuquerque Aloft’

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Students in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho will get up close with the balloons at this year’s Balloon Fiesta the morning before the first mass ascension. Around 200 Balloon Fiesta pilots are signed up to set up their balloons at...

What one national park looked like on the first day of the government shutdown

It was a beautiful fall day at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. The aspen trees shimmered a bright yellow and snow dusted the high peaks in the distance. “I just love seeing all the mountains. I love seeing the water. I just love the...

With federal government shut down, New Mexico Democrats advance special session bills

SANTA FE — The federal government might have been shut down Wednesday, but the halls of the Roundhouse buzzed with a level of activity that's rarely seen in early fall. New Mexico lawmakers moved quickly to advance bills focused on food...

New Mexico’s special legislative session is now underway. Here’s what to know.

New Mexico state lawmakers are back to work now that Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's special legislative session is underway to address funding for the state's social programs, public broadcasting and more – as a federal government shut down is now...

Bailey Bates comes up clutch at Governor’s Cup, earns NFBR qualification

WINDOW ROCK Before the Governor’s Cup, Bailey Bates was roughly $19,000 out of making her first National Finals Breakaway Roping. She was one of handful ropers trying to make their case of reaching the NFBR, which will be held December 2-3 at the...

New Mexico’s first-ever community solar project is complete

After years of planning and a long-awaited launch of the state’s community solar program, New Mexico’s first-ever community solar project is ready to power up. The 5-MWAC Cuidando Los Niños Community Solar Project in Belin recently hosted a...

Lt. Governor Morales To Deliver Keynote At Disability Employment Awareness Month Conference, Hiring Event

NMDWS News: ALBUQUERQUE — Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales will serve as keynote speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at the second annual Disability Employment Awareness Month Conference and Hiring Event in Albuquerque, hosted by a coalition of...

Taking the kids: To Albuquerque—hot air balloons, Route 66 and great eats

Eileen Ogintz, Tribune Content Agency Let’s all get in the box! If you are among the more than 825,000 people in Albuquerque, NM, during the International Balloon Fiesta (this year Oct. 4 to 12), you will hear a lot about the Albuquerque Box. It’s...

New Mexico legislative special session underway

SENATE FLOOR. SENATOR WIRTH. SENATOR WOODS, YOU DO HAVE A QUORUM, MR. PRESIDENT, FROM HEALTH CARE COVERAGE AND VACCINATION STANDARDS TO CRIMINAL COMPETENCY. NEW MEXICO LAWMAKERS FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE CONVENING AT THE ROUNDHOUSE WEDNESDAY TO...

New Mexico Congressional leaders’ thoughts on the shutdown

A closed sign stands in front of the National Archives on the first day of a government shutdown on Wednesday in Washington. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Photo × Heinrich: Speaker ‘doesn’t give a f*ck about working people’ The federal government...

Museum Of International Folk Art Calls For Applicants For 2026 Summer Research Fellowship Program

MOIFA News: SANTA FE — The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 Summer Research Fellowship Program, offering scholars, researchers and public folklorists a unique opportunity to engage with the...

What does the federal government shutdown mean for New Mexico?

The entrance to the world-famous caverns at Carlsbad Caverns National Park was shuttered to visitors after the federal government shut down Wednesday. A message splayed across many federal homepages, including state national forests, read: “The...

Special New Mexico legislative session underway in Santa Fe

New Mexico's state lawmakers will be talking about the federal government a lot this week, specifically all the federal money no longer coming to New Mexico. SANTA FE, N.M. – The special session at the Roundhouse is underway. Unlike the last one...

Five Things To Know About Medicaid Heading Into New Mexico’s Special Session

Medicaid is New Mexico’s largest health care provider. Lawmakers will address requests for additional funds from state agencies and potential future cuts at the Oct. 1, 2025 special session. (Photo via Getty Images) BY DANIELLE PROKOP Source NM...