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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Mexico Newsletter for 2026-11-03 ( 8 items )  
FCC Restores Broadband Funding to Roosevelt County Rural Telephone Cooperative (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSdock) -- The Federal Communications Commission Wireline Competition Bureau has partially granted a petition for waiver filed by Roosevelt County Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc. (WC Docket No. 10-90). The decision restores Enhanced Alternative Connect America Cost Model (A-CAM) support and obligations to 410 broadband locations in New Mexico that were improperly removed from eligibility. Under the order, released October 30, 2026, Roosevelt's annual Enhanced A-CAM funding will adjust to $3,983,457 beginning in 2027. Ove more PR

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Announces the Birth of His Son (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Announces the Birth of His Son * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On November 1, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) and his fiancee, Nikki, announced they welcomed their first son to the world. "Nikki and I are overjoyed to share that our son has arrived, and both Nikki and the baby are happy and healthy," said Vasquez. "In these precious first few weeks, I will be supporting my family as we begin this new chapter together, an more PR

Sandia Early Career Award winners turn passion into progress (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Sandia Early Career Award winners turn passion into progress * LIVERMORE, Calif. -- From finding patterns in complex data to improving scientific simulations and understanding how liquids trap gases, three Sandia National Laboratories researchers are pursuing different challenges with a common motivation: curiosity. Tommie Catanach, Paul Kuberry and Jessica Rimsza are among 67 scientists nationwide selected more PR

University of New Mexico: Duke Professor to Present 17th Annual Riley O. Schaeffer Endowed Lectureship Lecture Features Distinguished Professor Michael Therien (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 3 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Duke professor to present 17th annual Riley O. Schaeffer Endowed Lectureship Lecture features Distinguished Professor Michael Therien November 02, 2026 The University of New Mexico's Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology will host the 17th Annual Riley O. Schaeffer Endowed Lectureship Nov. 6, featuring Michael J. Therien, a distinguished professor of chemistry at Duke University. Therien will present "Supermolecular Chemistry" at 4 p.m. more PR

UNM Research and Collaboration Offer New Perspectives on Route 66 Centennial (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 3 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM research and collaboration offer new perspectives on Route 66 centennial By Brooklynn Gray November 02, 2026 As Route 66 marks its 100th anniversary Nov. 11, The University of New Mexico is bringing together research, collections, exhibitions and public engagement to explore the highway as a living cultural landscape shaped by New Mexico communities. On Nov. 11 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., UNM will celebrate the Route 66 centennial with a program more PR

UNM Students Uncover History and Traditions Through Archaeological Fieldwork (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 3 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM students uncover history and traditions through archaeological fieldwork Field Methods in Oral History and Archaeology (Community-Based Archaeology & Oral History of Indo-Hispano New Mexico) By Anna Padilla November 02, 2026 Through archaeological excavations and conversations with community members, The University of New Mexico students explored the history of the religious gathering place and helped preserve memories of traditions that mi more PR

UNM-Valencia Eyes Workforce Training Center Expansion If Voters Approve GO Bond 3 (10)
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 3 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM-Valencia eyes Workforce Training Center expansion if voters approve GO Bond 3 November 01, 2026 The University of New Mexico-Valencia campus could benefit from a $1 million expansion of its Workforce Training Center if New Mexico voters approve this year's GO Bond 3. General Obligation Bond 3 will ask voters to authorize the state to issue more than $351 million in bonds to fund public higher education institutions, special public schools a more PR

WNMU Community Rallies for Remembrance March Walk for the Heroes (10)
SILVER CITY, New Mexico, Nov. 2 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * WNMU Community Rallies for Remembrance March Walk for the Heroes Western New Mexico University faculty, students, and staff united on Saturday, October 17, with veterans, families and regional leaders gathering for the 18th annual Walk for the Heroes. From 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., participants walked from Bataan Memorial Park to the Fort Bayard Veterans National Cemetery, underscoring the deep-rooted bond between WNMU and Grant County's more PR