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'This is not good work': Gov. suggests state take over construction of city’s water treatment facility
Las Vegas Optic - New Mexico
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Ricky Serna, cabinet secretary for the state’s Department of Transportation and Ali Rye, state director at the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management during a town hall meeting May 28 at New Mexico...
Scattered storms in New Mexico with some heavy rain
KOAT 7 - New Mexico
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June 2, 2025
Scattered storms ahead with heavy rain for some Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 5:29 PM MDT Jun 2, 2025 AND HAVE TAUGHT AT LEAST THREE YEARS HERE. WELL, SEVERE STORMS IMPACTING NEW MEXICO. BUSY AFTERNOON. BYRON. YEAH, IT’S BEEN AN...
Coalition urges New Mexico Environment Department to implement Heat Exposure Rule
KRQE - New Mexico
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June 2, 2025
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – A coalition of organizations is calling on the New Mexico Environment Department to keep workers safe against New Mexico’s heat. The state department is proposing a rule to establish a heat risk and illness plan for workers....
Two men in custody after dump truck theft, chase and shooting spanning two counties in New Mexico
KOAT 7 - New Mexico
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June 2, 2025
New Mexico State Police are investigating a vehicle theft, car chase and shooting that spanned two counties in New Mexico on Saturday. State police say they received a report of suspicious activity at a contracting business in Moriarty. They say...
"Is The Oil And Gas Boom Harming New Mexico’s Students?"
The Environmental Magazine
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June 2, 2025
"Fossil fuel revenues bankroll education spending in this state, but schools exposed to industry pollution face environmental risks that can affect children’s health and performance." "COUNSELOR, N.M. – On a Tuesday in March, Billton Werito drove...
New Mexico Economic Development Dept. Job Support Program Awards Training Funds To Seven Companies
Los Alamos Daily Post - New Mexico
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June 1, 2025
AAA Cooper Transportation in Albuquerque was awarded up to $165,922 by EDD’s JTIP program for 10 trainees. AAA Cooper Transportation mainly operates in the southeastern and midwestern U.S., but also serves Puerto Rico and has expanded into...
Student Spotlight: Advancing Equity Through Clean Energy Policy
State of the Planet
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June 4, 2025
Nicholas Britton’s passion for energy policy began at Dartmouth College, where he majored in environmental studies and helped support the campus’s energy transition. Through fieldwork and research, from New Hampshire to Southern Africa to...
Cranbury's affordable housing plan sparks farm controversy
WPG Talk Radio - New Jersey
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June 4, 2025
✅ Cranbury Township wants to use a 150 year old farm for affordable housing ✅ The town says state regulations have limited its options ✅ Residents have strongly supported the owners to not use the farm CRANBURY — The clock is ticking for a...
One-on-one: Mayor Tim Keller qualifies for ballot ahead of Albuquerque mayoral election
KOAT 7 - New Mexico
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June 5, 2025
HARD WORK, STRONG LEADERSHIP AND TRUST. I’VE BEEN BATTLE TESTED LIKE NO OTHER MAYOR. THE QUESTION IS, WHO IS READY TO LEAD US DURING THESE TOUGH TIMES AND SEE IT THROUGH? AND THAT’S WHERE I THINK MY EXPERIENCE IN LEADERSHIP IS CRITICAL. THREE KEY...
Albuquerque secures final funds for Calle Cuarta affordable housing project
ABQ Times - New Mexico
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June 2, 2025
Calle Cuarta, an affordable housing development in Albuquerque's North Valley, has secured full funding following the City Council's approval of essential gap financing. This investment will enable sustainability upgrades and community...
Nuclear Energy is Not the Panacea Some Think
The National Interest - Washington D.C.
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June 4, 2025
Small nuclear reactors (SMRs) are a possible source of energy, but they are not a panacea for the world’s energy crisis compared to their renewable energy and energy storage counterparts. While I believe all energy technologies have some logical...
On High Alert: These States Lead The Charge Against The Manufacturing Crisis
Black Enterprise
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June 4, 2025
Ranked: The states paying the closest attention to America’s manufacturing crisis Over the past 90 days, nearly 59% of U.S. states (30 out of 51) have shown concern about the rising cost of manufacturing, according to Google search data. Interest...
Albuquerque city councilors approve nearly $2M for affordable housing development
KRQE - New Mexico
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June 3, 2025
by: Jordan Honeycutt Posted: Jun 2, 2025 / 09:36 PM MDT Updated: Jun 3, 2025 / 05:24 AM MDT ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – More funding is now on its way to an affordable housing development in Albuquerque’s North Valley. Nearly $2 million in funding...
The New Urban Order: Six Trends Transforming Cities in 2025
The Philadelphia Citizen - Pennsylvania
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June 4, 2025
Years ago, the writer Sean Monahan coined the term “vibe shift” to describe the way that trends end and new ones begin. Monahan’s term was everywhere after November 2024 when America’s cultural undertones suddenly swung from progressive to MAGA....
New Mexico air quality update: Why is Albuquerque today hazy and smoky?
Hindustan Times
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May 31, 2025
The Albuquerque-Bernalillo County area was under a health alert on Saturday as several locals complained about a blanket of smoke and haze in the sky. The alert by the Air Quality Program lasts until 3 PM local time. It has been issued due to...
Modernizing RNA Therapeutic Manufacturing with Continuous Flow In Vitro Transcription
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News -New York
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June 4, 2025
Imagine a future where rare diseases and devastating cancers can be swiftly treated with therapies produced directly in the clinic and tailored to a patient’s unique genetic profile. Common conditions could be managed with medicines that target...
Urban Alchemy: California nonprofit behind Santa Fe's plan to tackle homelessness gets mixed reviews
Santa Fe New Mexican
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Joe Dudziak has wandered Santa Fe’s sidewalks, encampments and arroyos for the past six years, offering food, clothes, cold- and hot-weather gear and other resources to homeless residents. Through his grassroots nonprofit, Chaplain Joe’s Street...
Taking a Business Trip to Albuquerque? Here’s Where to Go & What to Do in ABQ.
Home Business Magazine - Minnesota
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June 4, 2025
Albuquerque is a rising Southwestern hub for entrepreneurship. Known for its vibrant culture and stunning desert landscapes, Albuquerque boasts a dynamic mix of coworking spaces, local eateries, art galleries, and innovative tech startups. The...
$3,500 Federal Aid for Job Seekers in New Mexico – Claim Now!
Huntington News - West Virginia
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June 1, 2025
If you’re currently unemployed or seeking new work opportunities in New Mexico, there’s good news: a $3,500 federal aid package is now available to help support your job search. This aid is part of a broader initiative to reduce unemployment and...
Task force making plan for New Mexico drought crisis
KOAT 7 - New Mexico
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June 1, 2025
HAPPENING NOW, A TASK FORCE CREATED BY GOVERNOR MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM, COMING UP WITH A PLAN TO FIGHT THE DROUGHT HERE IN NEW MEXICO. THE GOAL IS TO PREVENT A REPEAT OF LAST YEAR’S HORRIFIC FIRE AND FLOODING DISASTERS. LAST YEAR, THE NATIONAL...