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Santa Fe, NM – The New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has approved 2026 health insurance premium rates for the small group health insurance market. The average increase across all plans is 16.8%. The new rates take effect on January 1, 2026, when health insurance small group consumers…

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) announced today the release of the New Mexico Graduate Profiles Framework, a statewide tool to guide school districts and charter schools in defining the skills and competencies graduates should demonstrate.  House Bill 171, passed during the 2024 legislative session, requires all school…

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The electric grid powers everything from traffic lights to pharmacy fridges. However, it regularly faces threats from severe storms and advanced attackers. Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have developed brain-inspired AI algorithms that detect physical problems, cyberattacks and both at the same time within the grid. And…

Created in early 2025, the NM Redistricting Task Force, composed of legislators, experts, and advocates, was established to revisit the principles outlined by the 2020 New Mexico First Redistricting Task Force. “These principles are not binding but they remain valuable contributions to the redistricting process. New Mexicans deserve a fair process…

Farmington, NM – Farmington’s skies will come alive September 26–28 with the return of the Four Corners Balloon Rally. The weekend will feature colorful morning ascensions, enchanting evening glows, and family-friendly fun for the entire community. All balloon events remain free to the public. The festivities begin Friday morning, September 26,…