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James F. Ellison Announces Intent To Run For State Treasurer Of New Mexico

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James F. Ellison

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — James F. Ellison, a former commissioner with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC), announced March 12 his decision to drop out of the race for governor and enter the race for State Treasurer of New Mexico.

In a statement announcing his decision, Ellison spoke of the need for strong investment credentials and professional oversight of investment decisions. 

“New Mexico faces real challenges—rising energy costs and decreasing affordability, lackluster economic growth, and an educational system that delivers poor outcomes. I entered Read More

NM Returns To SXSW As Next Frontier For Innovation

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EDD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) will return to South by Southwest as a lead partner of the “New Mexico House” event, highlighting the state’s growing role in frontier technologies, film and digital media.

Building on a sold-out debut that drew more than 2,800 registrants in 2025, this year’s New Mexico House takes place March 16, 2026, at The Courtyard ATX on 4th Street in Austin, Texas. At South by Southwest (SXSW), EDD will showcase how its Technology and Innovation Office is helping new technologies reach the market and how the New Mexico Film Office Read More

Sen. Jaramillo: Española’s Culture Deserves Recognition

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By Sen. Leo Jaramillo
New Mexico Dist. 5
Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval & Santa Fe

As a proud native son of the Española Valley and a member of the New Mexico State Senate, I was deeply disappointed to see the veto of $500,000 that would have funded Phase 2 of the feasibility study for a Lowrider Museum in Española. This follows last year’s veto of legislation recognizing our community as the “Lowrider Capital of the World”.

That license plate bill received bipartisan support, and when I rose to defend it on the Senate floor, my colleagues responded with a standing ovation. Lawmakers from across Read More

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Pushes To Ban Public Officials From Insider Trading On Prediction Markets

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STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) continued his push to hold Washington accountable and cosponsored a bill to ban public officials from insider trading on prediction markets.

The Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act addresses flagrant corruption that allows government employees to use insider information for personal gain on prediction markets. The bill bans the use of prediction markets for any federal employees who may be able to profit from their position and access to government information through betting or trading.

“Enough with the Read More

Hantavirus Confirmed In Santa Fe County Resident

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health reported a Santa Fe County resident was hospitalized with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome – the first case in New Mexico this year – and has since recovered.

Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a severe respiratory disease which is fatal in approximately a third of affected people. New Mexico recorded seven cases in 2025, with three of them fatal. 

In New Mexico, deer mice are the primary carriers of hantavirus, though it can be found in other rodents. The virus is found in mouse droppings and urine. People are typically exposed to hantavirus Read More

Ancient Hungry Giants: Research Uncovers Early Evidence Of Massive T. Rex Relative In NM

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NMMNHS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A team of scientists studying fossils at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science have identified a New Mexico fossil belonging to a surprisingly large and geologically old member of the lineage of dinosaurs that gave rise to the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex.

This research, co-authored by New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) Executive Director Dr. Anthony Fiorillo and NMMNHS curator Dr. Spencer Lucas, shows that large tyrannosaurs lived in what’s now New Mexico millions of years earlier than scientists realized. The finding brings Read More

New Mexico Environment Department To Clean Up PFAS-Contaminated Groundwater At Dairies

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department has entered into four agreements with Curry County dairies to investigate and remediate groundwater contaminated by toxic PFAS from Cannon Air Force Base.

The agreements mark a significant step toward full remediation of a four-mile toxic PFAS plume caused by firefighting foam at Cannon Air Force Base. The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is leading this initiative — funding the effort and seeking reimbursement from the United States Air Force. 

“We have stood in solidarity with our dairy industry since the toxic PFAS contamination Read More

Fifteen Los Alamos Residents File Candidacy For Office

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Top row from left, Rep. Christine Chandler, Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor, Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen, Assessor candidate Jeff Casalina, Sheriff candidate Antonio Maggiore. Center row from left, Sheriff candidate David Izraelevitz, County Council candidates David Hampton, Eric Stromberg, Jason Chappel, Joe Granville. Bottom row from left: Council candidate Marshall Maez, Councilor Melanee Hand, Council candidate Steve Lynne, Councilor Theresa Cull and Probate Judge Perry Clare all filed for the 2026 election. Collage created by Kirsten Laskey/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net Read More

Outdoor Recreation Drives $3.6 Billion, 31,000 Jobs In New Mexico

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RVing remains the top value-added outdoor recreation activity in New Mexico. Courtesy/EDD

Climbing, hiking and tent camping were among the fastest growing activities. Courtesy/EDD

EDD News:

SANTA FE — New federal data show outdoor recreation contributed $3.6 billion to New Mexico’s economy and supported more than 31,000 jobs in 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).

In 2024, outdoor recreation accounted for 2.5% of the state’s GDP and supported 31,454 jobs. RVing, boating and fishing, and snow activities remain the state’s largest economic drivers, while recreational Read More

First Phase Of $47.7M Bridge Replacement To Begin Near Gallup

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NMDOT News:

GALLUP — A $47.7 million bridge replacement project will begin east of Gallup along Interstate 40 and New Mexico State Road 118 near mileposts 29.04 to 30.4.

This 1.36-mile project includes replacement of three bridges on I-40 and NM 118, installation of new metal guardrail and concrete barriers, and drainage and grading improvements.

The first phase of construction will start on NM 118 and the westbound bridge over I-40. To allow crews to remove and replace two bridges, NM 118 will be closed in the project area and traffic will be detoured to I-40. Both eastbound and westbound lanes Read More