WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Amigos Bravos; Gila Resources Information Project; Western Environmental Law Center; New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light September 28, 2026 Jason Outlaw 202-720-7838 jason.outlaw@usda.gov Office of the Secretary, USDA Public Comments Processing Attention: National Leader for Wetland and Highly Erodible Land Conservation USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Se more ST

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 3 -- Albuquerque Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Volcano Vista's Kristin Garletts is NM Teacher of the Year October 2, 2026 Through authentic learning, tech leadership, and continuous advocacy, the Albuquerque educator inspires lifelong learners inside and outside the classroom. - In a spirited school assembly brimming with silver and black balloons and filled with cheers from students, colleagues and state leaders, Kristin Garletts was officially announced as the 2027 New Mexico Teacher of th more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 2 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Campuswide conversation on AI asks, 'How are you going to shape the future?' * The University of New Mexico community came together recently to discuss a topic that has rapidly become omnipresent in today's world -artificial intelligence. The UNM AI Conversation Kickoff event on Sept. 3 brought together a wide mix of faculty, staff and students throughout the day to explore topics through presentations, group activities and panel discussions.  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 2 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Cherry on Top takes to Route 66 for its 2026 commemorative pin * The 2026 edition of the annual Cherry on Top pin celebrates the centennial of Route 66, pairing The University of New Mexico's official hot air balloon with a vibrant design inspired by the historic highway. Available for purchase exclusively through the UNM Bookstores, the new pin continues a tradition that began with Cherry on Top's debut in 2023. Each year, UNM Communication an more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Unveils Landmark Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Costs, Create Jobs, and Force Data Centers to Fully Pay for Costs They Incur * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, hosted a virtual press conference to unveil the landmark Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, major legislation that will reform and speed up the federal process for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * October 2, 2026 Lujan, Wyden Lead Colleagues in Calling on IRS to Drop Unnecessary and Harmful Immigration Status Question on Tax Form Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, and U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member, led nine colleagues in calling on Frank Bisignano, Chief Executive Officer of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), to drop the newly propos more PR

SOCORRO, New Mexico, Oct. 3 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news: * * * New Mexico Tech Awarded $3.3M for Smart Microgrid Demonstration and Training Oct 2, 2026 This interdisciplinary project will combine advanced sensing, artificial intelligence, and power systems applications to strengthen grid resilience. - New Mexico Tech has received a $3.3 million award from the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department's Grid Modernization Program for the Smart Microgrid Demonstration and Tra more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Oct. 2 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU's Hunt Center launches AI initiative to strengthen Borderplex entrepreneurship ecosystem * WRITER: Alejandro Najera-Acosta, a_najera@nmsu.edu SOURCE: Carlos Murguia, cmurguia@nmsu.edu The Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship at New Mexico State University's Arrowhead Center is launching a new regional initiative to help entrepreneurship-support organizations across the Borderplex build practical artificial intelligence capabilities  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * REMARKS: Heinrich Introduces the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act with Capito, Lee, and Whitehouse  * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Shel more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Vasquez Secures $96 Million to Build New Alamo Navajo Health Center * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) secured $96 million in federal funding from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to build a new, technologically advanced health center at the Alamo Navajo Chapter. The health center will serve over 2,600 Tribal residents living in the communities of Alamo, Magdalena, and Socorro. "This $96 milli more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 2 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM School of Architecture + Planning hosts acclaimed author Priyanka Kumar * The UNM School of Architecture + Planning welcomes Priyanka Kumar, who will present the school's first lecture of this semester on Monday, Oct. 5, 5-7 p.m., in the Garcia Honda Auditorium. Kumar will discuss her book, "The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit," which will be followed by a book signing by the author and rece more PR

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, Oct. 2 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * WNMU School of Business Reaches Record Enrollment, Earns Top Statewide Rankings * Enrollment at the Western New Mexico University School of Business reached an all-time high this semester with 348 declared majors. The historic record comes alongside new national distinctions recognizing the WNMU business programs among the state's best. Research.com recently ranked the WNMU Bachelor of Business Administration among the top 10 business  more PR