WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 28, 2026 DNC Statement on the Passing of Dolores Huerta Today, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "My friend, Dolores Huerta, was living proof that anyone can rise above their station in life to change our country for the better. Born during the Great Depression in a small mining town in New Mexico, she saw firsthand how workers could be exploited on their own -- yet when they joined together, they could successfull more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 29 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * GO Bond 3 approval would bring $3M to UNM-Gallup without raising taxes By Richard Reyes October 28, 2026 GALLUP, N.M. -- During the 2026 General Election, New Mexico voters will be asked whether to approve a general obligation bond to fund higher education projects around the state, including $3 million for the renovation of Calvin Hall Center at The University of New Mexico-Gallup. General Obligation Bond 3 will ask voters to authorize the st more PR

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, Oct. 29 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * How the Higher Education GO Bond 2 Supports the WNMU Library As New Mexico voters prepare to evaluate statewide measures, Western New Mexico University is highlighting the impact of General Obligation Bond 2 on the J. Cloyd Miller Library. Unlike capital improvement bonds used for construction or physical facility enhancements, GO Bond 2 funding for academic libraries is used to enhance the library's collection--including books, databas more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Sandia to host Under Secretary for Nuclear Security to announce next-generation nuclear technologies * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- Sandia National Laboratories leadership will be joined by Department of Energy Under Secretary for Nuclear Security Brandon Williams on Friday, Oct. 30, for a news conference announcing an initiative and recognizing Sandia's contributions to advanced nuclear energy research. This init more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 [Category: Environment] -- Earthworks issued the following news release: * * * Trump Announces Weakening, Eliminating Methane Pollution Protections * Background: On Tuesday, October 27, at a rally in Lubbock, Texas, President Trump announced he was "terminating Biden's methane regulations." On Wednesday October 7, Administrator Lee Zeldin had previously previewed the rollback at a closed-door industry event in New Mexico. The proposed rollback would eliminate the Super Emitter Program, weaken leak detection and repair r more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 29 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Maribeth Thornton's 40-year nursing career and the leadership lessons that shaped her By Sara Velasquez October 28, 2026 For UNM alumna Maribeth Thornton, leadership has always come naturally. Even as a high school and college student, Thornton found herself gravitating toward leadership roles, including serving as a head waitress at a restaurant. Decades later, that same instinct has guided her through a 40-year nursing career and into her cu more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Oct. 29 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM faculty featured in USA Today documentary on NM's nuclear legacy By Carly Bowling October 28, 2026 Two faculty members from The University of New Mexico were featured in the USA Today documentary, "Trust or security? The hidden cost of nuclear deterrence," and the accompanying news story "Trinity test fallout haunts New Mexico as US expands nuclear plans." The documentary, produced by USA Today journalists Zulekha Nathoo and Lamar A. Salte more PR