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Heinrich, Schatz, Senate Democrats Host Roundtable With Labor Leaders To Discuss Future Of Energy Workforce

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D- Hawai‘i), host a roundtable on the future of America’s energy workforce, July 14, 2026. Courtesy photo

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) convened a roundtable with labor leaders to discuss the future of America’s energy workforce and the policies needed to create good-paying Read More

New Mexico Land Commissioner Garcia Richard Again Denies Request To Run Portion Of Project Jupiter Pipeline Through State Lands

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From the New Mexico State Land Office:

          • Commissioner issues letter in response to developer’s appeal of initial rejection

SANTA FE – New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has again denied a request to run a portion of a natural gas pipeline through state lands to service the controversial Project Jupiter data center in southern New Mexico.

In a letter dated July 14, 2026, Commissioner Garcia Richard rejected a request from Energy Transfer – a subsidiary of the developer of the project – to reconsider the Commissioner’s initial denial in March 2026 of applications for two rights-of-way Read More

State Awards $1.2 Million To Six Companies Including UbiQD In Los Alamos To Grow New Mexico’s Quantum Sector

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Cabinet Secretary Rob Black

EDNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Economic Development New Mexico’s (EDNM) Technology & Innovation Office (TIO) has awarded $1.2 million to six companies through the New Mexico Quantum Technologies Award, a competitive grant program that supports early-stage quantum and quantum-enabling technology companies growing operations in the state.

The New Mexico Quantum Technologies Award provides grants of up to $200,000 to support early-stage quantum companies committed to growing in New Mexico. All six awardees must maintain operations in the state for at least Read More

New Mexico Forward Party Files Ballot Access Lawsuit

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NMFP News:

The New Mexico Forward Party has filed a lawsuit July 14 in Federal District Court challenging a ballot access law.

“This lawsuit was filed so that justice can be served, and more choices can be offered to New Mexico voters.

“No other state requires candidates of a qualified party to submit their own petitions to qualify for the general election ballot and we believe it is unconstitutional. Typically, once a party completes the petition process to become qualified and is approved by the Secretary of State, as the New Mexico Forward Party was on May 14, it then has the right to place its nominees Read More

Luján, Welch, Schiff, Raskin, Ocasio-Cortez Introduce Legislation Imposing Gift Ban On Supreme Court Justices

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the High Court Gift Ban Act, legislation to close a glaring ethics loophole that allows U.S. Supreme Court Justices to accept lavish gifts from wealthy benefactors and individuals with interests before the Court. U.S. Reps. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) introduced companion legislation in the House.

Unlike other federal judges, Members of Congress, and executive branch officials—who are all bound by strict gift rules—Supreme Court Read More

Common Cause NM Secures Legal Win For Voter Privacy

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CCNM News:

SANTA FE — Following a concerted, multi-state legal effort by Common Cause to safeguard the private information of millions of voters, a federal judge Tuesday dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit to obtain sensitive voter data in New Mexico.

Common Cause and a coalition of individual voters led the charge by filing the original motion to halt this federal overreach and ensure that New Mexico’s sensitive data remains secure. 

“Today’s ruling is a massive victory for voter privacy and a testament to the power of organized advocacy in the face of federal overreach,” Read More

Federal Judge Dismiss U.S. DOJ’s Lawsuit Seeking New Mexican’s Private Voter Data

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — U.S. District Judge Judith C. Herrera dismissed a lawsuit on Tuesday brought by the United States Department of Justice that sought to obtain the protected personal information of New Mexico’s voters. 

The court found that “the DOJ’s Demand Letter fails because it altogether lacks an identifiable ‘basis.’ Nowhere does the DOJ articulate any factual suggestion that New Mexico has violated the NVRA [National Voter Registration Act] or HAVA [Help America Vote Act], indicate the State has a pattern or practice of noncompliance with the same, nor does it explain how the unredacted Read More

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Speaks Out Against Latest ICE Killings

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Rep. Gabe Vasquez speaks against recent ICE killings on House floor. Courtesy photo

U.S. HOUSE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — July 14, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) took to the House floor to condemn ICE’s latest wave of violence, which has claimed two lives on American streets in the past week alone. In the speech, he honored the memory of Lorenzo Salgado, a hardworking father of three who was killed by ICE agents in Houston last week, as well as Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and a young man from Maine whose identity has not been disclosed by authorities—all of whom lost their lives at the hands of the government.   Read More

NMCF Funds 8 Grantees: Robotics, Science, Girls In STEM, And Workforce Pathways

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NMCF News:

New Mexico Children’s Foundation funds eight STEM education grantees serving 4,092 students this year.

These programs are reaching kids in classrooms, communities, and tribal nations across New Mexico:

  • Inspired by Science in Carlsbad — 2,000 students, hands-on science education in Eddy County
  • NM Network for Women in Science & Engineering — 1,000 girls statewide in STEM pathways
  • SE-NM Homeschool Hub — robotics and STEM access for homeschool families in Eddy and Lea Counties
  • STEM Santa Fe — serving Santa Fe and surrounding Pueblos
  • Ke’yah Advanced Rural Manufacturing
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Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta Unveils Talent And Schedule For 35th Anniversary Celebration

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SFW&CF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta is proud to announce the official talent lineup and event schedule for its milestone 35th Anniversary, taking place Sept. 22–27, 2026. Celebrating three and a half decades of extraordinary food, world-class wine, and the vibrant culinary spirit of Santa Fe, this year’s Fiesta brings together unforgettable experiences throughout six days of exceptional programming.

Guests will enjoy an exciting lineup of wine seminars, cooking demos, guest chef luncheons, culinary tours, auctions, and signature events that showcase Read More