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State

Researchers map New Mexico’s news deserts

Researchers created the first statewide map of New Mexico’s news deserts, revealing large coverage gaps across rural and tribal communities.

A New Mexico State University police SUV drives through campus as an officer looks out from the driver’s seat, with trees and campus buildings in the background.
Public Safety

Pedestrian killed in traffic collision near Cholla and Triviz, NMSU police say

NMSU police are investigating a fatal collision near Cholla Road and Triviz Drive that killed a 32-year-old pedestrian. Triviz is closed and traffic delays are expected.

People check in at a registration table during an NMSU event, with students filling out forms and staff seated behind laptops in a busy lobby area.
NMSU

Bold Idea Conference brings inspiration, learning and innovation to NMSU

NMSU’s Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the Bold Idea Conference on Oct. 30, offering students workshops, keynotes and a pitch competition focused on innovation and startup skills.

New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department logo displaying the words “Taxation & Revenue” with a teal ampersand circle and “New Mexico” beneath the text.
State

State holds $390M in unclaimed property as holidays approach

The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department says $390 million in unclaimed property awaits claim as residents face holiday expenses.

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NMSU

NMSU Hunt Center Marks Completion of the GenAI for Fundraising Excellence Sprint

NMSU’s Hunt Center for Entrepreneurship marked the completion of its GenAI for Fundraising Excellence Sprint, a six-week accelerator that equipped regional startups with AI-driven tools for pitch development, investor research and fundraising strategy.

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NMSU researcher co-leads national study showing AI prompts passive learning

New Mexico State University researchers helped lead a national study that found when students rely on AI writing prompts, it may reduce engagement and increase passive learning outcomes.

Cover of the 2025 New Mexico Taste the Tradition Holiday Lookbook showing a snowy rural scene with a teal pickup of gifts, a dog, farmhouse and holiday lights.
Business

NMDA releases 2025 Taste the Tradition Holiday Lookbook highlighting local New Mexico products

New Mexico Department of Agriculture unveils its 2025 Taste the Tradition Holiday Lookbook featuring locally grown and crafted products, recipes and businesses to support this holiday season.

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez speaks at a press briefing behind microphones, wearing a dark suit and red tie, with a blurred Department of Justice backdrop and staff behind him.
Public Safety

NM AG Torrez pushes back at judge in Las Cruces police manslaughter case

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez pushed back after a judge ordered a new trial in the police manslaughter case of former Las Cruces officer Brad Lunsford, arguing that juror-bias claims rely on publicly available record and should not undo a February conviction.

A line of BNSF freight train cars travels north along railroad tracks near south Main Street in Las Cruces under a clear blue sky, with gravel embankment and graffiti visible on the cars.
Public Safety

Train strikes pedestrian near south Main, killing man

Las Cruces police investigate a fatal train vs. pedestrian collision near the 1700 block of south Main Street after a man died at the scene Wednesday afternoon.

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