WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: * * * Army awards production contract for Enduring-High Energy Laser System * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army announced today the award to AeroVironment, Inc., Albuquerque, New Mexico, of an other-transaction-agreement for production under the Enduring-High Energy Laser program. This is the Army's first production contract for a high energy laser weapon system. "This first of its kind directed energy program will enable our   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives issued the following news release: * * * ATF, partner investigation leads to life+ for murderer Zachary Babitz was on a crime spree involving armed robbery when he murdered an elderly victim during a carjacking ALBUQUERQUE - Zachary Babitz was sentenced to life plus 26 years in federal prison for a series of armed robberies and carjackings across New Mexico in 2024, including the fatal s  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 2 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * Boren named interim dean of College of ACES at NMSU * New Mexico State University has named Jon Boren interim dean of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, following the retirement of Rolando A. Flores Galarza. NMSU Provost Joseph Bull announced Boren's appointment in a memo to college staff on Sept. 1. Bull said Boren was picked through a selection process th  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Three Democratic Women for Lieutenant Governor in Key 2026 State Power Plan Races * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Winnie Brinks for Michigan lieutenant governor, Stephanie Garcia Richard for New Mexico lieutenant governor, and Sarah Godlewski for Wisconsin lieutenant governor. EMILYs List President Jessica  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Armstrong Introduce Legislation to Give Tribes More Flexibility to Hire Qualified Native Language Educators, Preserve Native Languages * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Alan Armstrong (R-Okla.) introduced the Native Language Educators in Classrooms Act, bipartisan legislation to give Tribal Head Start programs greater authority to determine how qualified educat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * In Tierra Amarilla, Lujan Meets with Local Leaders to Fight Back Against Trump Administration Attacks on Public Lands Tierra Amarilla, N.M. - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) met with community leaders and public lands advocates in Tierra Amarilla to hear directly about the impact of the Trump administration's attacks on New Mexico's public lands and highlight hi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Lujan, Bennet, Hickenlooper Demand Trump Administration Comply with Injunction to Ensure Prompt Approvals of Wind and Solar Energy Projects Santa Fe, N.M. -- U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, joined U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Com  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 2 -- The Central New Mexico Community College posted the following news: * * * New Law Enforcement Training Program Graduates 178 Students * Cadets, recruits, lateral officers, telecommunicators, other public safety professionals participate in the program. https://www.cnm.edu/news/new-law-enforcement-training-program-graduates-178-students https://www.cnm.edu/news/new-law-enforcement-training-program-graduates-178-students/@@images/image-1200-5ec7e615f8f948c6  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Sept. 3 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Homecoming weekend celebrates traditions, milestones and 70 years of Distinguished Alumni Awards * The New Mexico State University Foundation is proud to once again sponsor the NMSU Homecoming football game on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. in Aggie Memorial Stadium, while also celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Distinguished Alumni Awards, one of the Foundation's most cherished tra  more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Sept. 4 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Oracle and Bloom Energy Announce $400,000 in Support for Roadrunner Food Bank to Expand Food Access in Santa Teresa and Sunland Park New Fresh Stop Mobile Market route will serve seven new locations and distribute approximately 1 million pounds of food annually to families across southern Dona Ana County. - Oracle, Bloom Energy and Roadrunne  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Sends Bipartisan Demand to DOJ to Release Critical Law Enforcement Funding * U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) partnered with Rep. David Kustoff (R-TN) and demanded the Department of Justice (DOJ) release funding for the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Program immediately in a bipartisan letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche. RISS funding goes towards la  more

FARMINGTON, New Mexico, Sept. 4 (TNSxrep) -- San Juan College issued the following news: * * * Enterprise Center Report Highlights Opportunities to Strengthen Tribal and Pueblo Entrepreneurship in Northwest New Mexico The Enterprise Center has released a new report examining the entrepreneurial landscape across Tribal and Pueblo communities in Northwest New Mexico and the Four Corners region. - Regional study identifies business support needs, barriers and opportunities for entrepreneurs T  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 3 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM honors six with Research and Creative Works Leadership Awards * Six researchers from a wide range of disciplines at The University of New Mexico are the 2026 recipients of the Research and Creative Works Leadership Awards, announced by the Office of Academic Affairs. This year's recipients are innovators in their fields, which include medieval history, anthropology, smart infrastructure, ex  more

SILVER CITY, New Mexico, Sept. 2 -- Western New Mexico University posted the following news release: * * * WNMU Alum Kade Evans Enters the High-Pressure World of Firefighting * For Western New Mexico University alum Kade Evans, lessons learned during his time at the university are put to the test every day in the high-pressure world of firefighting and emergency services. During Evan's time at WNMU, he was a bridge-builder who understood early on that effective communication and community t  more