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Senate confirms Rob Black as Economic Development Department Secretary
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Senate today unanimously confirmed Rob Black as the cabinet secretary for the Economic Development Department. “Sec. Black understands that expanding economic security starts with creating high-quality jobs,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “Rob is proving that his broad experience and consensus-building skills will grow our economy and expand opportunity…
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Distrust of State and Federal Government Officials at All Time High
Albuquerque, NM – The findings of the 2025 Garrity Perception Survey (GPS’25) show that trust of state and federal government officials is at a record low and distrust is at an all-time high. According to the GPS’25, only 17 percent of New Mexico residents trust federal government officials and 19 percent trust state government officials.…
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ASM Global Appoints Michelle Roybal as Director of Sales and Marketing for Albuquerque Convention Center
(Albuquerque, N.M. – March 11, 2025) — ASM Global, the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences, venue management and event strategy, has appointed Michelle Roybal as director of sales and marketing for the Albuquerque Convention Center (ACC), New Mexico’s largest publicly owned meeting and exhibit space. Michelle Roybal brings more than 20 years of sales…
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Office of the Superintendent of Insurance Moves Forward with Interim Solution to Increase New Mexico FAIR Plan Policy Limits for Wildfire Prone Areas Statewide
Santa Fe, NM – Citing an immediate need to help New Mexico residents rebuild their homes destroyed by wildfires, New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance Alice Kane increased maximum residential property insurance limits for policies from $350,000 to $750,000 through the New Mexico Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan (NM FAIR Plan). The move, adopted by…
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Court implements new behavioral health treatment program in Santa Fe, Rio Arriba and Los Alamos counties
SANTA FE – People who repeatedly fail to adhere to voluntary mental health treatment may be ordered by a court to receive outpatient treatment under a newly implemented program serving Santa Fe, Rio Arriba and Los Alamos counties. The Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) program seeks to help people who repeatedly have been hospitalized or jailed because they do…
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David Spade, Stand-up Comedian, Announces New Tour: I Got A Feel For It
Albuquerque, NM – Coming June 21, 2025, Stand-up comedian David Spade will make a stop in Albuquerque, New Mexico at the Albuquerque Convention Center – Kiva Auditorium. His I Got A Feel For It tour is set to be an unforgettable experience, featuring stand-up material showcasing his unique comedic style. Known for his iconic roles in “Just Shoot Me,”…
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National security leader Laura J. McGill named next director of Sandia Labs
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Laura J. McGill will become Sandia National Laboratories’ 17th Laboratories Director, effective May 1, 2025. McGill, who has served as Deputy Laboratories Director for Nuclear Deterrence and Chief Technology Officer since January 2021, succeeds James S. Peery, who is retiring at the end of April. “Laura’s extensive experience in defense systems engineering…
