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National Work Zone Awareness Week aims to highlight work zone safety

Next Monday marks the beginning of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), an event highlighting the importance of roadway work zone safety as construction activities increase with the warmer weather.

By Enchantment State News | Apr 17, 2025

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NMDOT prepares for Good Friday pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimay

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is preparing for the annual Good Friday pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó.

By Enchantment State News | Apr 17, 2025

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Governors criticize federal proposal impacting state insurance marketplace control

By Enchantment State News | Apr 15, 2025

The governors of Illinois, Colorado, Maryland, New Mexico, and Oregon have collectively opposed a federal proposal to alter the regulatory framework governing state health insurance marketplaces.

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An employer classified under the Wholesale Trade industry file 1 H-1B petition in New Mexico throughout 2024

By Enchantment State News | Apr 14, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Wholesale Trade industry located in New Mexico, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Governor Lujan Grisham vetoes 16 bills from legislative session

By Enchantment State News | Apr 11, 2025

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has vetoed 16 bills from the 2025 legislative session.

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Governor Lujan Grisham leads trade mission to Asia for economic discussions

By Enchantment State News | Apr 11, 2025

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is set to lead a trade mission to Asia, focusing on strengthening business ties and promoting the state's role in advanced energy technologies and computing.

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Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signs budget, capital bills with specific vetoes

By Enchantment State News | Apr 11, 2025

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has enacted three key budget and capital outlay bills incorporating specific line-item vetoes.

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New bills on education, energy, and health signed into law by Governor Lujan Grisham

By Enchantment State News | Apr 10, 2025

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed 22 bills into law in Santa Fe, focusing on diverse sectors such as education, environmental protection, healthcare, utility regulation, public finance, and disaster relief.

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Mega Millions unveils new prize matrix boosting non-jackpot winnings by up to 10 times

By Enchantment State News | Apr 9, 2025

On April 8, 2025, the Mega Millions drawing showcased the advantages of its new prize matrix.

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Governor Lujan Grisham enacts 10 diverse bills into law in New Mexico

By Enchantment State News | Apr 9, 2025

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has enacted a series of legislative measures, signing 10 bills into law addressing various critical sectors in New Mexico.

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Governor Lujan Grisham signs 41 bills addressing health and economic priorities

By Enchantment State News | Apr 8, 2025

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico has enacted 41 new laws, focusing on various state priority areas such as healthcare, economic growth, education, environmental measures, and public safety.

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New Mexico passes bills for water protection and PFAS regulation

By Enchantment State News | Apr 8, 2025

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a series of measures focused on enhancing the state's water resource management and environmental protection.

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Governor Grisham authorizes National Guard deployment to support Albuquerque police

By Enchantment State News | Apr 8, 2025

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has approved the deployment of New Mexico National Guard personnel to aid the Albuquerque Police Department due to public safety issues in certain city areas, particularly Central Avenue.

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Regional agencies coordinate safety for Santuario de Chimayó pilgrimage

By Enchantment State News | Apr 8, 2025

Public safety agencies in Northern New Mexico are coming together to ensure the safety of thousands participating in the annual Good Friday Pilgrimage to the Santuario de Chimayó.

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New Mexico sees 311 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Educational Services industry during 2024

By Enchantment State News | Apr 7, 2025

Employers classified under the Educational Services industry based in New Mexico submitted 311 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Governor Lujan Grisham signs 60 diverse bills into state law

By Enchantment State News | Apr 7, 2025

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham of New Mexico has enacted 60 new bills that tackle numerous areas including health care, public safety, economic development, elections, and education.

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EDA awards over $4 million in grants for economic development projects in New Mexico in 2023

By Enchantment State News | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued six grants totaling $4,120,000 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in New Mexico.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by New Mexico employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry during 2024?

By Enchantment State News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2024, five H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry located in New Mexico, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Governor Lujan Grisham signs flood recovery and EMS legislation

By Enchantment State News | Mar 31, 2025

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed two legislative bills focused on flood recovery and emergency medical services (EMS) funding.

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Governor Lujan Grisham condemns attack on GOP headquarters in New Mexico

By Enchantment State News | Mar 31, 2025

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has spoken out against an arson attack that occurred at the New Mexico GOP headquarters in Albuquerque early Sunday morning.