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Local family-run distillery awarded state funds to expand in Taos
SANTA FE — Rolling Still Distillery, a women-owned, family-run craft distillery, has been awarded state economic assistance to add jobs and relocate manufacturing through a program administered by the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD). Rolling Still operates a manufacturing facility and two retail lounges in Taos County. They are an economic base business, currently distributing…
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ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® Announces2025 Chief Officials for 53rd Event
Albuquerque, NM – Chief officials have been announced for the 2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® – all volunteer positions in which officials will play an integral role in ensuring the success of the 53rd annual Balloon Fiesta event. More than 3,000 volunteers, in a variety of capacities, present throughout Balloon Fiesta Park, are needed…
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PED partners with LANL Foundation and WestEd on Martinez/Yazzie action plan
SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) announced a partnership with the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation and WestEd to facilitate the development and drafting of the Martinez/Yazzie remedial action plan. The LANL Foundation will focus on organizing and supporting stakeholder engagement to inform the development and completion of the remedial action plan,…
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Supreme Court decides venue for lawsuits under the state’s civil rights law
SANTA FE – The state Supreme Court today resolved an undecided question of law about where people must file lawsuits against cities and counties under the New Mexico Civil Rights Act (NMCRA). The Court unanimously concluded that claims against a municipality under the NMCRA must be filed in a district court in the county where…
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Supreme Court clarifies how insurers must offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage
SANTA FE – Insurance companies must offer uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM) on a per-vehicle basis in New Mexico and disclose the premiums for each of a consumer’s vehicles, the state Supreme Court ruled today. UM/UIM coverage protects motorists when the other driver lacks enough insurance to pay for a person’s injuries and…
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Less Trust, More Stress: New Mexicans Rethink Authority, Faith, Media Habits
Albuquerque, NM — In recent years, New Mexicans have become far less trusting of major industries, government and public figures, according to the 2025 Garrity Perception Survey (GPS ‘25). The survey was commissioned by The Garrity Group Public Relations and conducted by Research and Polling, Inc. The statewide survey also finds that fewer residents view…
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The Battle for Authenticity
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Beneath the blistering sun and vivid New Mexico skies, a quiet war is raging. It is being fought with labels and legacy. At its heart is New Mexico Certified Chile. It’s critical that New Mexico protects its chile heritage, keeping the authenticity of one of our most unique assets alive now and…
