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Oscar recipient Wes Studi hosts free concert celebrating NM's musical soul
15+ hour, 42+ min ago (635+ words) MUSIC | SANTA FE What is New Mexican music? Like most aspects of New Mexican culture, it's not just one thing but an ever-evolving medley of cross-cultural influences. "When we moved here and started discovering some of the little gems " not…...
Nature Conservancy acquires New Mexico ranch once the site of historic coal town
3+ week, 22+ min ago (1124+ words) While my colleague James Yodice will be handling the high school-specific stories of 2025, here is this year's Albuquerque Journal top (non-prep) sports stories of 2025 as determined by collaboration within the department. A funny thing happened to the program college football…...
‘A game changer’: For New Mexico’s cannabis industry, Trump’s reclassification order signals new possibilities
4+ week, 2+ day ago (1121+ words) Many of the businesses in New Mexico's billion-dollar cannabis industry pay steep tax rates as part of a federal tax code restricting deductions on drugs that the government considers to be the most dangerous. Marijuana has, for more than a…...
Luminarias or farolitos? The friendly debate over New Mexico's holiday lights
4+ week, 2+ day ago (725+ words) CULTURE | NEW MEXICO Nothing says Christmas in New Mexico like the warm glow of votive candles ensconced in'brown paper bags. They adorn sidewalks and rooftops, light the way to churches and illuminate entire neighborhoods. But what to call them? Rob…...
New Mexico high school girls basketball teams ranked (Dec. 9)
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (176+ words) Here are the Dec. 9 coaches top 10 polls for high school boys basketball teams in New Mexico. The number in parentheses is how many points the team received " and how many first-place votes, if any. Here are the Dec. 9 coaches top…...
State revenue growth cools amid falling oil prices, but $105M in 'new' money still projected
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (231+ words) SANTA FE" For the first time after five years of record-breaking revenue growth, New Mexico is projected to take in less money during the current budget year than it did in the past year. SANTA FE " For the first time…...
Top New Mexico energy official to step down from Cabinet-level post
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (401+ words) SANTA FE" The top energy official in Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's administration abruptly stepped down Friday, marking the latest Cabinet-level turnover as the governor approaches her final year in office. Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Secretary Melanie Kenderdine speaks to…...
New Mexico to offer grants up to $25,000 for creative businesses
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (205+ words) New Mexico is offering up to $25,000 in state grants to established creative businesses in an effort to support long-term growth in the sector. Nkazi Sinandile shows beaded jewelry made by immigrant volunteers at the center. New Mexico is offering up…...
New Mexico mentioned in Epstein email release
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (235+ words) A recently released trove of thousands of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's emails offer glimpses into his time in New Mexico, including the prominent people he invited to his home here and when he scheduled visits. Jeffrey Epstein's Zorro Ranch…...
New Mexico receives votes in AP Top 25 for first time in nearly 28 years
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (123+ words) UNM last received AP Top 25 points (6) in the final poll of the 1997 season. Sunday's poll represents the most points for the program since receiving 52 in a Dec. 8, 1997 poll, the last time the Lobos ... UNM players run onto the field before…...