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New Mexico Economic Development Department Announces Matching Grants In Science & Technology Opening Soon

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NMEDD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department announces that applications for the FY26 New Mexico Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Matching Grant will open on Tuesday, May 20. 

The SBIR Matching Grant is a competitive state-funded grant that supports the commercialization of technologies being developed with federal SBIR/STTR grant awards. This grant assists early-stage companies in product readiness with the goal of market entry, sales, expansion, and job creation.  

All New Mexico-based for-profit companies with an active Phase I or Phase II Federal Read More

Hampton: Proposed Heat Regulations Damaging To Business

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By DAVID HAMPTON
Los Alamos

The New Mexico Environment Department is currently inviting public input on a new “heat” regulation. You can comment on the project at the NMED website through May 30, 2025: EIB 25-11 (R) – Proposed New Regulation, 11.5.7 NMAC – Heat Illness and Injury Prevention. 

Among the provisions contained in the proposed regulation is the requirement that employers must conduct time-consuming heat exposure assessments when the heat index meets or exceeds just 80°F. 

It goes without saying that 80 degrees is a common temperature for nearly any New Mexican to Read More

New Mexico Environment Department Enforcement Watch Alert: 184 Actions Initiated; 88 Resolved In April 2025

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is celebrating the two-year anniversary of its Enforcement Watch initiative — a program designed to provide the public with transparency of the Department’s enforcement efforts across environmental, public health, and worker-safety programs.

Launched in May 2023, Enforcement Watch shares monthly updates on enforcement actions and their resolutions.

These updates are broadly divided into two categories:

  • Active Matters: Alleged violations of state regulations, rules, permits, or licenses that are currently
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State Broadband Initiative Bridges Digital Divide For Rural Learners Across New Mexico

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CONNECT NM News:

ALBUQUERQUE – The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) announced today a $2,395,072 grant awarded to Santa Fe-based NM Surf, Inc. to deliver high-speed internet access to rural students and school staff.

This funding represents the latest investment through OBAE’s $25 million Student Connect program, specifically addressing the critical disadvantages faced by rural students without home internet access. The nearly $2.4 million award is expected to connect 250 rural students through the Santa Fe Public project.

“This project, funded by our Student Connect Read More

New Mexico A Finalist In 2025 World Travel Awards

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TOURISM News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico was selected as one of six finalists for “North America’s Leading Regional Destination” for the prestigious 2025 World Travel Awards.

The World Travel Awards, recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the travel, tourism, and hospitality industries, celebrate the destinations and experiences that leave a lasting impact on travelers worldwide.

This recognition reflects New Mexico’s commitment to offering authentic experiences, timeless splendor and hospitality that lingers with visitors long after their Read More

Denish: The Best Of The Billionaires

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By DIANE DENISH
Corner To Corner
diane@dianedenish.com

Recently, Warren Buffett surprised his shareholders by announcing he was stepping aside as the CEO of Berkshire Hathway.

Warren Buffett is not like other billionaires who show off their wealth with rocket ships or spend it buying political favor.

He’s the best of the billionaires. Financial journalist Andrew Sorokin termed him the “conscience of capitalism”.

I’ve been a follower of Warren Buffett for 30 years. One day in 1994, my dad came to my office. He announced he might buy some shares of Berkshire Hathaway stock. His only reluctance Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: May 16-22, 2025

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PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for May 16-22, 2025:

Friday, May 16, 2025

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — Budget Hearing Replay 5-06–25
  • 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast – Legislative Update
  • 7 p.m. —  Fire Station 4 Replacement
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TechSource, Inc. Executives Recognized As Runners-Up For SBA’s 2025 National Small Businesspersons Of The Year

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TechSource Chairman/CEO, V. Brian D’Andrea

TechSource, Inc. News:

TechSource, Inc. has announced that its Chairman and CEO, V. Brian D’Andrea, and President and COO, Jeffrey E. Giangiuli, have been named second runners-up for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2025 National Small Businesspersons of the Year award. This prestigious recognition highlights their leadership and the collective contributions of the entire TechSource team in driving innovation and supporting economic growth.

“Keeping mission-centric and focused on our people is our priority. This sort of Read More

Heinrich, Top Committee Leaders Press DOE Secretary For Answers On Detrimental Policies, Unlawful Funding Freeze

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Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, alongside other top Democrats in Congress with oversight over the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), sent a letter Tuesday to Energy Secretary Chris Wright pressing for information the Department has thus far failed to provide about its suspension of critical energy programs, cancellation of awards and contracts, mass reductions in force, and other detrimental actions.

In their letter, Heinrich, alongside U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Read More