Prescription drugs involved in nearly one quarter of New Mexico overdose deaths
New Mexico had the sixth-highest overdose death rate in 2023. NMDOH is promoting safe storage and disposal of medications with events Oct. 23 and Oct. 25.
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NMSU, Japanese tech firm create new ‘innovation hub’ to test AI and other advanced tech
New Mexico State University and Japan’s Fujitsu will establish an innovation hub at NMSU starting 2027 to test artificial intelligence, edge computing and other advanced technologies in sectors such as agriculture, aerospace and clean energy.
New Mexico reading proficiency up 10 points since 2022, state says
State assessment results show reading proficiency in grades 3–8 rose to 44% in 2025, up 10 points since 2022. Math and science scores were mostly flat.
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue warns of scam text messages
The New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department is warning residents about fake text messages demanding payment or personal data, urging people to report suspicious messages to its Tax Fraud Investigations Division.
NM singer-songwriter and farrier honored with 2025 Rounders Award
Rancher-musician Randy Huston and farrier-artist Jim Keith received the 2025 Rounders Award from the New Mexico Department of Agriculture for their lasting contributions to Western culture and heritage.
New Mexico officials urge residents to buy local firewood to stop invasive pests
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture is reminding residents to buy firewood locally and avoid transporting untreated logs to help stop the spread of invasive species.
$10 million in New Mexico child tax credits remain unclaimed
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue says $10.7 million in child tax credits have not been claimed. Families can still file or amend returns for credits of $25 to $622 per child.
NMSU study: State educator vacancies continue to decline
A new NMSU study shows educator vacancies in New Mexico dropped 18 percent from last year, reflecting steady progress in teacher recruitment and training across the state.
Governor’s race pulls in big bucks for Democratic frontrunners
The Democratic frontrunners for New Mexico’s 2026 governor race have raised millions in recent months, with Deb Haaland reporting over $4 million and Sam Bregman $2.4 million, though filings remain incomplete.
