SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 1 -- St. John's College posted the following news release: * * * ABQ Reads: St. John's College to Give Free Classic Books to Albuquerque High School Students * ABQ Reads event will bring students, family members, readers, and community members together at three local independent bookstores Sept. 12-13 ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -St. John's College is inviting Albuquerque high school students to step away from their screens, pick up a real book, and join a conversation about reading during ABQ Reads, a two-day community e more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 2 -- Albuquerque Public Schools issued the following news on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Shaping Albuquerque's Future At the 2026 State of the District, Superintendent Duran Blakey highlights new pathways, partnerships and opportunities helping APS students discover their strengths and build their futures. The future of Albuquerque is being built today -- in classrooms, career pathways, partnerships and opportunities designed to help students see what comes next. That was the message Superintendent Gabriella Duran B more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news: * * * APHIS Approves Release of New World Screwworm Infested Zone in New Mexico The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has approved the release of the only New World screwworm (NWS) infested zone in New Mexico, concurring with the recommendation made by New Mexico's state veterinarian, Dr. Samantha Holeck, and the New Mexico Livestock Board (NMLB). "New Mexico's ani more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 1 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Coiling Kin: The Life of Pueblo Pottery exhibit at UNM's Maxwell Museum * The University of New Mexico's Maxwell Museum of Anthropology's newest exhibit, Coiling Kin: The Life of Pueblo Pottery, opened in June and will be on display until May 27, 2028. Julian Antonio Estrada, Maxwell Museum's curator of public programs The exhibit features more than 60 pots from Maxwell's collection, along with pottery-making tools, photographs, and audio an more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Joins Grand Opening of DreamTree's New Resource Center & Housing Shelter in Taos, Made Possible with $1.5 Million He Secured * PHOTOS TAOS, N.M. -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, joined a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of DreamTree's NEST Resource Center, a new space in Taos dedicated to helping New Mexicans access emergency housing, basic necessities and int more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Wyden, Klobuchar Demand Answers from Trump Official Who Diverted Federal Firefighting Resources to Private Ranch * Amid record wildfire season in Western U.S., top Trump official at USDA diverted scarce firefighting resources to a 7 acre fire near his private ranch in Idaho WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, joined U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Heinrich, Wyden, Klobuchar Demand Answers from Trump Official Who Diverted Federal Firefighting Resources to Private Ranch Amid record wildfire season in Western U.S., top Trump official at USDA diverted scarce firefighting resources to a 7 acre fire near his private ranch in Idaho - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commit more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 1 -- The Central New Mexico Community College posted the following news: * * * Historic Albuquerque Rail Yards Boiler Shop Recast as Premier Film and Digital Media Training Center * Central New Mexico Community College, the City of Albuquerque, and the New Mexico Economic Development Department unveil a state-of-the-art facility for careers in the creative industries. https://www.cnm.edu/news/historic-albuquerque-rail-yards-boiler-shop-recast-as-premier-film-and-digital-media-training-center https://www.cnm.e more PR

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, Aug. 31 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * Hollywood Spotlight on WNMU for Homecoming 2026 and the Chile Bowl Face Off * Roll out the red carpet-Western New Mexico University is bringing silver-screen glamour to campus the week of October 5-10 for "Hollywood Homecoming 2026," anchored by the marquee matchup Chile Bowl rivalry clash between WNMU football and Eastern New Mexico University. The weeklong production blends cinematic spirit festivities with long-standing university  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Chairman Comer Investigates Biden Administration's DEA for Allowing Fentanyl to Hit U.S. Streets House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced an investigation into actions taken by the Biden Administration's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that allowed fentanyl to hit U.S. streets in New Mexico while the agency w more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * In Taos, Lujan Hosts Roundtable on Ticketing Marketplace, Unveils New Legislation to Protect Ticket Buyers from Ticket Scams Taos, N.M. - On Monday, at Taos Mothership, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) unveiled the Guaranteeing Honest Ownership in Secondary Ticketing (GHOST) Act, legislation to protect fans and concertgoers from deceptive ticket resale practices by prohibiting resellers from selling tickets they do not actual more PR

SOCORRO, New Mexico, Sept. 1 -- New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology issued the following news: * * * An Innovative SPIDER Designed by New Mexico Tech Students Could Make NASA's Moon Base Safer The student team's research has led to an accepted paper at 2027 AIAA Sci Tech Conference, which they will present to a broader aerospace community - Three Mechanical Engineering students from New Mexico Tech have designed a structural health monitoring sensor with low power demands and an astounding potential to broaden NASA's hazard moni more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 1 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU ROTC to host 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Friday * Media Advisory WHAT: To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, New Mexico State University's Army ROTC in coordination with NMSU Police and Fire and the City of Las Cruces Police and Fire, will host the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor the lives lost and remember the heroes. WHO: Free and open to the public. WHEN: From 6 to 9 a.m. on Friday,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * On the 62nd Anniversary of SNAP, Greg Cunningham Supports Taking Food Off the Plates of New Mexicans * Since passage of Republicans' Big, Ugly Bill last year, roughly 23,000 New Mexicans have lost food assistance On this day 62 years ago, America's nutrition assistance program was signed into law, helping generations of New Mexico families and children afford healthy, nutritious meals. Today, Greg Cunningham has pledged his unwa more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Calls on Congress to Renew Bipartisan, Patriotic Tradition of Protecting Public Lands * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On August 31, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), co-founder of the Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus, took to the House floor to make the case that protecting America's public lands is an act of patriotism and called on lawmakers in both parties to revive Congress' long tradition of bipartisan conservation. V more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Takes to Capitol Steps to Demand Real Stock Trading Ban Gets a Vote to Crack Down on Corruption * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On September 1, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) and U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), and other Democratic members from across the country made it clear that the stock trading ban battle is far from over in the House, re-upping their demand that Speaker Johnson bring a stronger stock t more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 31 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * The 2026 Pre-Law Summer Institute hosts 32 students * The American Indian Law Center (AILC), a non-profit housed by the School of Law, hosted the 2026 Pre-Law Summer Institute (PLSI) for American Indian and Alaska Native law students this summer at the School of Law. Now in its 59th year, PLSI remains a nationally respected and transformative experience for Native students entering law school. PLSI replicates many aspects of the first semester more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Trump Gains $15.5 Million From Oil & Gas Stocks Amid His War in Iran, Meanwhile New Mexicans Pay $526 Million More for Gas * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and a member and former Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee, highlighted a new analysis finding that New Mexicans have spent an additional $526.2 million on gas since the start  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 31 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM's 2026 R&D Week accepting proposals through Sept. 15 * Something remarkable happens at The University of New Mexico today and every day. Research & Discovery Week (R&D Week) has become an annual tradition and an essential opportunity to highlight research and creative works with the broader UNM community. This year's R&D will take place Nov. 3-6 in the Student Union Building and other spaces around campus. The week is open to everyone incl more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 2 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release on Aug. 31, 2026: * * * Trump's Interior Department Pushes for Yosemite Land Exchange No public lands are safe as long as someone thinks he can make money off of them - On August 28, news broke that the National Park Service, on orders from the Trump administration, has been trying to arrange a Yosemite National Park land exchange between the federal government and Kingsbarn Realty Capital, a real estate developer and investment firm. Kingsbarn wishes  more PR