ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 18 -- Albuquerque Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Facing Enrollment Shifts, APS Begins Community Dialogue on Right-Sizing September 16, 2026 APS seeks family and staff feedback before crafting long-term recommendations on schools. - The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education approved a resolution Wednesday to launch a districtwide public engagement process on facility and enrollment planning, initiating conversations on how to address years of sharp enrollment declines. No decisions h more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Heinrich Offers His GRID Savings Act to Force AI Data Centers to Pay for Grid Upgrades, Highlights How Husted-Backed Bill Falls Short WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, took to the Senate floor to object to Senate passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act, leg more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Five of Rep. Gabe Vasquez's Critical, Bipartisan Public Safety Bills * WASHINGTON, D.C. - During the House's final week of session until November, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), voted to pass five of his bipartisan public safety bills through the House. The bills take on a range of issues from combatting fentanyl overdoses and substance abuse, stopping scams targeting seniors in Tribal communities, to improving law en more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 17 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU FIRE Venture Fellow completes internship at Builders VC * WRITER: Alejandro Najera-Acosta, a_najera@nmsu.edu SOURCE: Carlos Murguia, cmurguia@nmsu.edu Hamza Badrari, a New Mexico State University student and member of the 2026 Fourth Industrial Revolution Economy (FIRE) Venture Fellows cohort, completed an internship at Builders VC. This venture capital firm is expanding its presence in New Mexico, gaining hands-on experience in more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 16 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU reminds fans to respect tailgating regulations * To ensure the energy of game days at New Mexico State University remains unforgettable for all the right reasons, we must work together to protect our cherished pre-game traditions. Tailgating is a cornerstone of the Aggie community, built on camaraderie, shared passion and generations of loyalty. To preserve this lively atmosphere and keep our community safe, welcoming and accessible more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Backs Data Center Moratorium in Grant County, Champions Two Bills to Protect New Mexicans from Data Center Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced a suite of new actions to address New Mexicans' concerns about rapid data center development. He voiced his support for a data center moratorium in Grant County and championed two new bills -one of which passed out of the House on Wedn more PR

FARMINGTON, New Mexico, Sept. 17 -- San Juan College issued the following news: * * * Eileen Richey Honored with 2026 Cornerstone of the Profession Award September 17, 2026 Eileen Richey, Certified Auxiliary Services Professional (CASP), received the 2026 Cornerstone of the Profession Award from the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS). The award recognizes Richey's leadership, service and contributions to auxiliary services in higher education. NACAS presents the Cornerstone of the Profession Award to distinguished  more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Savannah River Site issued the following news release: * * * SRS Achieves Milestone with First Remote-Handled TRU Waste Shipment to WIPP Using New Shielded Container Assemblies September 17, 2026 Aiken, S.C. - On Monday, August 17, 2026, the Department of Energy's (DOE) Savannah River Site (SRS) successfully completed its first shipment of remote-handled (RH) transuranic (TRU) waste since 2012 - using newly acquired Shielded Container Assemblies (SCAs) - to the Waste Isolation more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 17 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM campus safety partners with Albuquerque Fire and Rescue * For the past three years, the UNM Environmental Health and Safety office and the Crisis Management and Preparedness teams have partnered with Albuquerque Fire and Rescue (AFR) to build strong working relationships and communication channels. This work ensures campus safety and continuously demonstrates that it is a priority at every level of UNM administration. David Burke, emergen more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 17 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM campus safety partnerships * For the past three years, the UNM Environmental Health and Safety office and the Crisis Management and Preparedness teams have partnered with Albuquerque Fire and Rescue (AFR) to build strong working relationships and communication channels. This work ensures campus safety and continuously demonstrates that it is a priority at every level of UNM administration. David Burke, emergency manager for the Office of  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 17 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM launches $1.2 billion Accelerate New Mexico campaign * The University of New Mexico and The University of New Mexico Foundation today publicly launched Accelerate New Mexico, a historic $1.2 billion comprehensive fundraising campaign to expand student opportunity, advance research and innovation, strengthen faculty excellence and invest in New Mexico's future. The largest philanthropic campaign in UNM history, Accelerate New Mexico enters more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 16 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM's enrollment increases for fifth consecutive year, fall 2026 data show * For the fifth year in a row, enrollment has increased at The University of New Mexico, according to data released for the fall 2026 semester. Total enrollment at the Albuquerque campus grew to 24,584 for fall 2026, an increase of 2.6% from last year's total of 23,955. Enrollment across all UNM campuses for fall 2026 stands at 29,131, an increase of nearly 3% from las more PR