Category: La Finca
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New Mexico offers matching funds to quantum companies
“New Mexico is the next frontier for quantum technology, and we’re putting our money where our mouth is.” [more…]
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NMDOJ Advises: FastBucks Settlement Funds Now Available to Eligible New Mexicans
The settlement funds have been collected and are now available for distribution through the court-appointed restitution administrator. [more…]
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State, UNM partner to strengthen New Mexico’s quantum ecosystem
“The future of quantum is being built today, and New Mexico has a unique opportunity to lead.” [more…]
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Pacific Fusion breaks ground on research & manufacturing campus in Albuquerque
“Less than a year ago, we announced that Pacific Fusion had selected New Mexico for this extraordinary investment, and today, construction begins.” [more…]
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A New Mexico Perspective: “Momentum builds in Texas Economy”
In New Mexico, private-sector employment accounted for 6,000 of those jobs, while public-sector employment declined by 700. [more…]
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Service outages, fires demonstrate importance of resiliency
“Our mission is more than deploying broadband and addressing affordability; we also want to make sure broadband is reliable and sustainable, providing redundant lines when… [more…]
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Leading quantum computing company Quantinuum expands in Albuquerque
“New Mexico offers a rich ecosystem that is not only valuable for Quantinuum to advance its own quantum computing technology but also to help bolster… [more…]
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NMED launches circular economy plan, $11.5 million in funding
“Circular economy projects turn materials once treated as waste into new economic opportunities for businesses and communities.” [more…]
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Applications open for Adventure Pitch Fest, New Mexico’s $15,000 outdoor business competition
“Adventure Pitch Fest shines a light on the creativity and innovation of the entrepreneurs driving New Mexico’s $3.6 billion outdoor recreation economy.” [more…]
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Sandia selected to lead six Genesis Mission projects, partner on 17 others
“Sandia’s selections reflect the breadth of our mission and our researchers’ ability to connect advanced computing, artificial intelligence and engineering expertise to national challenges.” [more…]
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NMSU to host Student Employment Fair August 25
In addition to networking opportunities, students will have access to career resources, including resume guidance and tips for successful interviews. [more…]
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Retired NMSU professor inducted into Rocky Mountain Risk and Insurance Management Society Hall of Fame
“Risk management is not a commonly understood business major like accounting, marketing or economics.” [more…]
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New Mexico’s Quantum Growth: Investment and Innovation
“And we’re just getting started,” stated one EDD representative. “Because next starts here.” [more…]
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Fire Department Warns Businesses About Impersonation Scam
The department emphasized that it will never call businesses to demand payment or threaten enforcement action over the phone. [more…]
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Attorney General Raúl Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
“Illegal robocalls are more than just an annoyance, they are one of the most common tools criminals use to steal from hardworking families, target seniors, and undermine… [more…]
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FinCEN Issues Alert on Fraud Schemes Targeting Federal Student Aid
The schemes not only result in losses to Federal student aid programs, but in some cases, real students face difficulties enrolling in classes because of… [more…]
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NM FAST opens registration for second Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) workshop
“New Mexico has a deep base of research and a growing pipeline of founders ready to translate that work into companies that can compete for… [more…]
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State support incentivizes business development in 11 New Mexico counties
“LEADS Grants offer us a unique opportunity to invest directly into communities, large and small.” [more…]
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$9.9M in child tax credits available for New Mexico parents
“Parents, this is your money. We want you to claim it.” [more…]
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New Mexico outdoor businesses invited to apply for free accelerator program
“This program helps entrepreneurs turn great ideas into thriving businesses that create jobs and strengthen local economies.” [more…]
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STATEMENT: Attorney General Raúl Torrez Secures Critical Win in Lawsuit to Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
“If this merger and near monopoly were allowed to go forward, it would reduce competition for all of us and it could have a detrimental… [more…]
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SBIR/STTR reauthorization extends funding opportunities for New Mexico innovators
“These changes create both immediate opportunities and new compliance considerations for New Mexico companies competing for federal innovation funding.” [more…]
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State awards $1.2 million to grow New Mexico’s quantum sector
All six awardees must maintain operations in the state for at least two years beyond the grant period, with two companies establishing a New Mexico… [more…]
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New Mexico opens first grant from new innovation advancement fund
“This is yet one more way we’re showing innovative companies that we’re ready to back their ideas, support their growth and help them compete nationally.” [more…]
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New Mexico Joins Coalition Challenging Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
“While New Mexico is a very attractive location for filming due to our economically friendly film environment, this merger would create a near monopoly that could significantly threaten the stability of New Mexico’s film industry – including countless good jobs for… [more…]
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Justice Department Requires Egg Producers to End Coordinated Benchmark Manipulation that Artificially Inflated Prices Across the Country
“No product more quintessentially represents affordability than the price Americans pay for eggs.” [more…]
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N.M. Attorney General Announces Over $388,000 for New Mexico Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
“New Mexico working families should be able to trust a company that promises to safeguard their finances, especially a large, national platform like Cash App.” [more…]
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State awards over $7 million to support advanced energy sector
“New Mexico is building real momentum in technology and innovation with outstanding research partners, a welcoming business climate and state investments designed to help companies… [more…]
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State awards over $375,000 to support five business incubators
“These investments reflect our commitment to building a strong, inclusive economic development ecosystem across New Mexico.” [more…]
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Employing young workers this summer? Here’s what you need to know
Violations don’t always result in fines, but serious offenses can carry up to the maximum penalty for each violation which is currently more than $16,000.00. [more…]
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Santa Teresa, Sunland Park businesses get share of $12 million approved to support more than 440 jobs
“Not only do they bring high-wage jobs and on-the-job training, but they’re also igniting a ripple effect — spurring new high-tech programs and advanced degrees… [more…]
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NMSU Global Campus welcomes Albuquerque Convention Center to workforce partnership program
“This partnership creates additional opportunities for employees to build new skills, earn credentials and advance their careers while helping meet workforce needs across the region.” [more…]
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NMSU’s Hunt Center opens applications for AI Co-Workers Sprint
“AI tools have changed what is possible for those teams, but only if you know how to build systems around them.” [more…]
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Small Business Safety Improvement Grant Program Expands
In partnership with the Las Cruces Police Department, the program also offers free Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessments, on-site safety evaluations, crime prevention… [more…]
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State awards over $375,000 to support Albuquerque, Taos and Los Alamos incubators
“These investments reflect our commitment to building a strong, inclusive economic development ecosystem across New Mexico.” [more…]
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Las Cruces International Airport to Discontinue Subsidized Advanced Air Passenger Service
The decision follows the full exhaustion of available City and state Rural Air Service Enhancement (RASE) grant funding. [more…]
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NMSU’s Hunt Center strengthens Borderplex startup ecosystem
“The program challenged us to think strategically about fundraising while connecting us with an outstanding network of mentors, founders and ecosystem partners committed to growing… [more…]
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NM FAST Opens Applications for Three Federal Funding Accelerator Programs
The programs are designed to help New Mexico founders move research and technical innovation into competitive federal funding opportunities and commercial markets. [more…]
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State opens Trails+ Grant for outdoor recreation projects July 1
“Outdoor recreation — from hiking and biking to skiing and ATVing — continues to drive one of New Mexico’s fastest‑growing industry sectors.” [more…]
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School’s Out, Summer Jobs Are In: OSHA Reminds Young Workers They Have Rights
Safety experts recommend that young workers understand basic emergency procedures, ask questions whenever instructions are unclear, wear required protective equipment and notify supervisors about unsafe… [more…]
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New Mexico Program Helps Combat Copper and Catalytic Converter Theft
Metal theft can have consequences far beyond the value of the material itself. [more…]
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NMSU Global Campus, FracStrat launch professional skills course featuring New Mexico business leaders
“This course provides practical tools learners can apply immediately in any workplace setting.” [more…]
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New Mexico Encourages Residents to Become Notaries Public
To qualify as a New Mexico Notary Public, applicants must be at least 18 years old, reside in New Mexico or work within the state,… [more…]
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NMSU Global Campus, Central New Mexico Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) partner to expand workforce development
“We are excited to partner with Central New Mexico SHRM to help connect professionals and students with relevant, industry-driven learning opportunities.” [more…]
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Paperless: Social Security to Fully Transition to Electronic Payments
Beneficiaries can receive payments through direct deposit by creating or signing into a personal my Social Security account and providing bank account information. [more…]
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Bean Counter’s Scrapbook (Gas $3.54/gal): The Value of Field Onions
Nationally, consumers remain cautious despite improving headline numbers, and surveys continue showing concerns about household finances, employment prospects, and future affordability. [more…]
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Survey: Americans Growing More Worried About Household Finances
More workers said they expect to voluntarily leave their current jobs, a sign that some workers may continue seeking better opportunities despite growing uncertainty. [more…]
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State launches advisory board to guide $200M investment
“This advisory board is a critical bridge between the state and the broader innovation ecosystem.” [more…]
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IEC Southern New Mexico Breaks Ground on New Headquarters at Innovation and Industrial Park
The project represents another investment in workforce training infrastructure as regional employers continue seeking skilled workers in the construction and electrical trades. [more…]
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Southern New Mexico Berm Project reaches major milestone
“This is exactly how economic development is supposed to work.” [more…]
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Attorney General Raúl Torrez Files Lawsuit Against Kalshi to Protect Both New Mexico Consumers and Gaming Laws
“New Mexico has a longstanding and carefully balanced system for regulating gaming that protects consumers, ensures accountability, and respects tribal sovereignty.” [more…]
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Bean Counter’s Scrapbook: Lessons from a Lettuce Truck
That was the day Cuca learned that being prepared costs a little money, but being unprepared can cost much more. [more…]
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Bean Counter’s Scrapbook: Why Cuca Counts Beans
Sometimes the number on the sign goes down while the real expense quietly rises. [more…]
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New Mexico’s Job Market Update: Unemployment at 4.9%
Retail trade accounted for much of the gain in trade and transportation, adding 2,700 jobs compared to April 2025. [more…]
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New Mexico awarded Youth Mental Health Corps planning grant
“Every young New Mexican deserves someone they can turn to, and every young New Mexican who wants to build a career in behavioral health deserves… [more…]
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New Mexico wins national award for quantum ecosystem
“New Mexico has always been where America solves its hardest problems.” [more…]
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NM FAST Continues to Push Startups Toward Viability
“New Mexico founders are translating research from national labs and universities into companies that can compete for federal R&D dollars, but capital strategy and IP… [more…]
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Bean Counter’s Scrapbook: Gas Prices Come of Age
For those who drive more than 100 miles a week, inflated gas prices are beginning to eat into other parts of the budget. [more…]
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Santa Teresa Port of Entry Sees Sharp Increase in March
The March 2026 Transborder Freight Report shows freight between the United States and Mexico climbed 8.6% year-over-year to $84 billion, helping push total North American… [more…]
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New Mexico opens applications for trade port designations
“Trade ports give our communities the infrastructure to compete for jobs, support local businesses, and connect to global markets.” [more…]

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