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Governor cuts ribbon on new $25M bridge in Church Rock – Infrastructure upgrade creates safter pedestrian access
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) today marked the opening of a new $24 million bridge on NM 566 near Church Rock that creates safer access for pedestrians with a dedicated walking...

Cavco Industries Reports Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Results
PHOENIX, July 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cavco Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: CVCO) ("we," "our," the "Company" or "Cavco") today announced financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended June 28, 2025. Quarterly Highlights Net revenue was $557...

Governor marks 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today recognized the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid while condemning the GOP budget that threatens to strip health coverage from hundreds of thousands of New Mexicans. “For six decades, Medicare...

Media Says U.S. Likely Redeployed Nuclear Weapons to UK
(MENAFN) For the first time in over 15 years, the United States appears to have redeployed nuclear weapons to Britain, signaling a potential strategic message to Russia, according to media. The report, based on open-source intelligence and...

Attorney General James Sues to Stop the Federal Government from Defunding Planned Parenthood
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania in suing to block a provision in the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBA), that illegally targets and...

Department of the Interior Announces Oil and Gas Lease Sale in New Mexico Generates Over $58 Million in Revenue
SANTA FE, N.M. – Today, the Department of the Interior announced the Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office leased 16 parcels totaling 7,501.76 acres for $58,260,939 in total receipts for its quarterly oil and gas lease sale. This is...

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico
WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Mexico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides from June 23, 2025, and continuing. The...

Governor signs emergency order for Doña Ana County flooding
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency order to make $750,000 in state funding available to support state agencies responding to the flooding in Doña Ana County. “Vado is facing devastating flooding, and this crisis demands...

SBA Loans are a Meaningful Option for New Mexicans
SANTA FE, New Mexico – Low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration are available to New Mexican residents, businesses of all sizes and nonprofit organizations that sustained damage from the severe storms, flooding and...

My Ashleah Foundation and Ingold Family Foundation Join Forces to Bring Life-Changing “7 Crucibles” Program to New Mexico Students
ARTESIA, NM -, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The My Ashleah Foundation is honored to announce a powerful new partnership with the Ingold Family Foundation, founded by NFL fullback Alec Ingold, to bring Ingold’s mindset coaching program,7...

Governor secures additional federal flooding assistance – Federal resources and funding available for Lincoln County response
SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico today announced that the federal government has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for New Mexico communities damaged by flooding, unlocking federal funds to support response and recovery efforts in Lincoln...

Governor Abbott Announces 2025 Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame Honorees
TEXAS, July 22 - July 22, 2025 | Austin, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today announced five extraordinary women to be inducted this year into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in recognition of their outstanding achievements and for...

Cookies Sunland Park Offers Expanded Cannabis Access in Southern New Mexico
With diverse brands, delivery options, and customer-focused service, Cookies strengthens its role in the Sunland Park market SUNLAND PARK, NM, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cookies Weed Dispensary Sunland Park continues to...

New Mexico Governor mobilizes resources following catastrophic flooding in Ruidoso
SANTA FE – New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement: Ruidoso endured devastating wildfires and flooding last summer, and now catastrophic flooding is hitting this resilient community again. This crisis demands...

Governor Newsom announces additional deployment of California resources to support New Mexico following Texas and Oregon disaster response efforts
“We stand with Oregon during this critical time, just as they’ve stood with us during some of California’s toughest fire seasons,” said Anale Burlew, Chief Deputy Director of CAL FIRE. “These mutual aid partnerships are built on trust,...

Governor Mills Calls on U.S. Department of Education to Release Federal Education Funds
Governor Janet Mills today joined governors from 16 states to call upon Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to release approximately $6.8 billion that the Trump Administration is withholding from schools and students across America, including in...

2UniFi and Nav Team Up to Power Growth for Small Business
DENVER, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Bank Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NBHC) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership to support 2UniFi, an innovative financial ecosystem for business launched this month. As part of the initial...

National Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to People Affected by Flash Flooding in New Mexico
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone affected by the flash flooding in New Mexico. A tragedy like this can have an enormous impact on people, including survivors, first responders,...

Heinrich Grills Trump Administration Nominee on Maintaining a Robust Energy Grid That Keeps Utility Costs Low for Families, Oil Spills in New Mexico
Heinrich to Audrey Robertson, nominee to spearhead DOE’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office: “Do you agree that in the face of rising demand, that the grid requires more, not less affordable, reliable energy?” WASHINGTON — During a U.S....

The Joint Corp. Closes Sale of 31 Corporate Clinics in Arizona and New Mexico and Acquires Regional Developer Rights in the Northwest Region
- Proven Operator Grows to 96 Clinics and Commits to Open 10 Additional Clinics - - Sale Price Included $8.3 Million Plus Regional Developer Rights that Generated $855,000 in Royalties and Franchise Fees over the 12 Months Ended March 31, 2025 -...