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Megan Gleason

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Formerly Albuquerque Journal, Source New Mexico, Daily Lobo | mgleason@abqjournal.com | flutist | 1 of 2 ink-stained wretches | she/her

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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Phenomenal last day at the Journal — lunch with the crew, cupcakes and the sweetest words from my close colleagues. The exec who never said a word? Consistent to the end. The ship was rocky and I’m damn proud of the work I did there. I’m so excited to move onto bigger and better things!
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Under Trump's proposed NASA budget cuts, a key sample that could point to ancient life on Mars could be stuck on the planet. Scientists in New Mexico played a key role in developing the space instrumentation to gather the data on Mars. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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New Mexico scientist says Mars mission to find ancient life could be defunded
An ancient rock discovered on Mars, using equipment partially developed in New Mexico, could answer key questions scientists have about the possibility of past life on the planet.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
One last Roundhouse visit as a Journal reporter!
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
The world’s largest integrated quantum company will start renovations on its New Mexico facility next month. Exclusive on the coming renovations: www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Quantinuum to start work on Albuquerque R&D facility in August
Renovations on the R&D facility will start in mid-August.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Space launches, acquisitions and more in this week's Tech Bytes: www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Tech Bytes: NASA launches solar-gazing spectrograph from White Sands
A groundbreaking solar observation mission, launched from New Mexico, took less time than a typical lunch break this month.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
The process of setting up new energy resources that help power New Mexico could be delayed by nearly four months, a result of recently updated federal policies. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Experts say Trump’s mega budget bill will delay clean energy rollouts in New Mexico
The process of setting up new energy resources that help power New Mexico could be delayed by nearly four months, a result of recently updated federal policies.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
UNM economist says New Mexico is an emerging global player in speech to local business leaders www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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UNM economist says New Mexico is an emerging global player in speech to local business leaders
MINT, which stands for Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey, is a collection of countries with high potential to realize rapid economic growth in the coming years.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
This $2M Downtown property for sale isn't your typical listing. It's a 1.6-acre parcel, mostly used as a parking lot. But what's unique about the space is the tunnel that spans underneath it -- and the questions that arise about the parcel's history. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
An ethics committee today voted behind closed doors whether Sen. Mimi Stewart should face repercussions for "screaming at" a legislative staffer and calling her "stupid." I have yet to obtain any info as to why the vote was made in closed session. www.abqjournal.com/news/article...
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Ethics subcommittee considers repercussions for Sen. Mimi Stewart 'screaming at' staffer, calling her 'stupid'
Discussions over whether emailing someone in all capital letters equates to yelling and if calling someone “stupid” should be labeled as harassment took center stage during a state senator’s public
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
These University of New Mexico School of Engineering students, in under two years, are tasked with building either an electric racing car, a solar-powered boat, or a rocket as part of their chosen senior capstone projects. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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‘Not like your high school science fair’: UNM engineering students build race cars and rockets — and job-market skills
From building electric-powered racing cars to rockets, UNM engineering students can opt to go through hands-on capstone courses to complete their degrees.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
NM's largest permanent fund and educational endowment got tens of millions of dollars more in revenue than usual this month. With increased max royalty rates, the state announced $56.4 million in revenue generated from its July oil and gas leases. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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State Land Office nets record $56M in July oil and gas leases after new royalty rate takes effect
The $56 million in lease revenues sets a new sales record for New Mexico.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
New Mexico is competing with California to draw in a nuclear fusion company seeking to achieve net facility gain, or generating more energy than is consumed, by the end of the decade. Formerly under the codename Project Fusion, details have been revealed: www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Nuclear fusion company announces potential plans to build $1 billion facility in Albuquerque
The codename: Project Solis. The work: nuclear fusion testing. The cost: $1 billion. The site: Albuquerque?
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
“Right now is absolutely the tipping point for quantum,” said Bob Ledoux, new incoming director for the Quantum New Mexico Institute. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Quantum New Mexico Institute names new director as quantum race heats up
“Right now is absolutely the tipping point for quantum,” said Bob Ledoux, incoming director of the Quantum New Mexico Institute.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Environmental advocacy organizations and individuals are forging ahead in their efforts to halt oil and gas production in New Mexico until stricter enforcement measures are put in place over the industry. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Environmental advocates appeal dismissal of major oil and gas pollution lawsuit
Environmental advocates say the fight isn't over in halting new oil and gas production in New Mexico, at least until stricter regulations protecting the environment and people's health are put
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
If you had $2 billion to invest, where would you send it? Here's where the New Mexico State Investment Council sent $1.8 billion at its June meeting. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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State Investment Council OKs nearly $2 billion in commitments during June meeting
The New Mexico State Investment Council on Tuesday approved nearly $2 billion in commitments.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
How many other states have national labs that offer personalized assistance for free to small businesses? According to Sandia and LANL, none. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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From beer filtration to organic food chambers, national labs tout New Mexico’s unique business ecosystem
“New Mexico is the only state in the nation that offers their businesses these resources,” said Julia Wise, program manager of regional programs at LANL.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
The union representing thousands of New Mexico grocery store workers will likely avoid a strike after reaching a tentative agreement on a new contract with Albertsons. With @matt_narvaiz www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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New Mexico union secures tentative Albertsons deal, likely averting strike
The Albertsons deal follows a similar tentative contract agreement between Smith’s and the union earlier this week.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Hundreds of jobs at Sandia National Laboratories are on the chopping block with newly announced cuts to come: www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Sandia National Laboratories to cut up to 3% of workforce by early fall
The workforce reduction will amount to 1-3%, meaning that it could range between 170-510 workers as the federal lab employs nearly 17,000 people.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
A new lawsuit New Mexico has filed against the U.S. Air Force seeks the cleanup of years-old PFAS contamination in eastern New Mexico. This is not the first lawsuit seeking this cleanup. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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New Mexico files new lawsuit against Air Force over PFAS contamination
The new lawsuit aims to resolve outstanding cleanup orders the state made in 2018 that are tied up in court litigation.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
I’ve made the decision to leave the Albuquerque Journal at the end of July. Grateful for everything I’ve learned and the amazing team here. ❤️ I’m now exploring new opportunities in reporting or communications — feel free to reach out or share leads!
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
The quantum industry might seem futuristic and distant, but it’s already establishing a strong foothold in New Mexico. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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For New Mexico’s quantum ambitions, leaders stress speed and infrastructure
“New Mexico is not the biggest state, but it needs to be the fastest state,” said Lachlan Carey, manager at Rocky Mountain Institute.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
In New Mexico, more than 22,000 residents benefited from federal residential clean energy or energy efficiency tax credits in tax year 2023, according to IRS data, adding up to $70 million in savings across the board. Those credits could disappear soon. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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New Mexico solar companies prepare for shockwaves with federal tax credits on chopping block
Tens of thousands of New Mexicans have reaped the benefits of federal solar energy or energy efficiency tax breaks in recent years, but those opportunities may disappear after this year.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Sandia National Laboratories this month joined the National Semiconductor Technology Center, the first national lab to do so, in an effort to help the U.S. regain its foothold in semiconductor manufacturing. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Sandia Labs joins US semiconductor organization in bid to restore domestic production
Decades ago, the U.S. manufactured more than 35% of the world’s semiconductors, but today produces only 12%, according to Sandia Labs.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Just in: Gov MLG appoints new state broadband director www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Governor appoints federal policy adviser as new state broadband director
The new state broadband office director, Jeffrey Lopez, will make $170,000 annually.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Imagine a portal to Meow Wolf in New Mexico, but not inside the “House of Eternal Return.” A newly announced partnership is working to bring this idea to life. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Pay raises ranging from 3-39% at the NM State Investment Council could just be the start, according to the agency's state investment officer, who said the state has historically underpaid the SIC workers. www.abqjournal.com/news/article...
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
I've been following New Mexico's community solar program for a while, and after years of delays, people are finally getting signed up for the program. But the issue now is that it sounds too good to be true - scaring people into thinking it's a scam. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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As community solar gets underway, some companies face mistrust from New Mexicans
After years of waiting, New Mexicans can sign up to have community solar energy power their homes — no rooftop solar panels necessary — and get cheaper monthly utility bills
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Came home to no water in Rio Rancho today. Allegedly it was out for five and a half hours for “scheduled maintenance” but no notice was given 🤔
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Mayor Tim Keller says ‘Albuquerque is making a comeback’ in speech to prominent business leaders www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Mayor Tim Keller says ‘Albuquerque is making a comeback’ in speech to prominent business leaders
Albuquerque is in its comeback era.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
A decades-long shortage of accountants in New Mexico is reaching a tipping point. Only 49 certified auditors remain to oversee ~1,200 public bodies. Meanwhile, state leaders are pushing for reform. With Noah Alcala Bach for @abqjournal.bsky.social www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Accountant shortage risks New Mexico’s financial oversight, state auditor says
“The industry is in dire need of comprehensive reform,” State Auditor Joseph Maestas said.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
It's heated - "it" being a proposed workplace heat safety rule. Some industry officials think it's a poor one-size-fits-all approach & others think it's past due for this. All the strong feelings have delayed the potential of such a rule being adopted until 2026 www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Extended process pushes hearing on New Mexico worker heat protection rule to 2026
Initially, the New Mexico Environment Department wanted a state heat rule for workers in place this summer. Now, it can't take effect until next year, if adopted.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
A local union branch has filed charges against Albertsons and Smith’s for unfair bargaining practices and allegedly working together in the bargaining process. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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New Mexico union files charges against Albertsons, Smith’s for colluding despite failed merger
A New Mexico union representing thousands of food workers on Friday announced it filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board against regional food chains Smith’s and
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Geothermal is often described as the "final 10%" - meeting renewable energy needs when the sun doesn't shine and the wind doesn't blow. Plans are out for a new utility-scale geothermal plant in New Mexico - which would be the second ever in the state www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Meta, XGS Energy announce plans to build geothermal site in New Mexico
XGS Energy and Meta Platforms Inc. announced Thursday plans to build a geothermal power plant in northwestern New Mexico, aiming to jumpstart the state’s geothermal industry as tech companies seek
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
A new presidential signature has thrown New Mexico’s clean car mandates, supposed to start next year, into uncertainty. New Mexico joined a coalition of states today in suing the Trump administration over it. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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New Mexico sues Trump admin over repealing clean car rules
New Mexico, with 10 other states, filed a lawsuit against the federal government on Thursday.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
A free legal clinic addressing wage theft issues is happening Friday in ABQ. Workers can file complaints on-site if desired. Immigrant communities are particularly vulnerable to worker exploitation, per Organized Power in Numbers. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Free attendance: ABQ legal clinic for worker exploitation on Friday
Wage theft can include not getting paid for doing things like working through lunch or going on equipment runs.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
New Mexico could have a clean transportation fuel standard in effect as soon as next year. Despite recent moves by the federal government to block clean car rules, it's all steam ahead for these NM fuel rules. Rulemakings to proceed soon. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Countdown to clean fuels: New Mexico targets 2026 for new standards
New Mexico could implement new standards for more environmentally friendly transportation fuels, everything from gasoline to electricity, as soon as next year if the state Environment Department gets ...
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
💰 New Mexico's State Investment Council this week approved $450M in new commitments to three firms. 🌐 Total assets managed by NM SIC: $60B+ across ~12 funds. 🔋 Backed largely by a booming oil & gas sector. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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New Mexico commits $450M to firms focused on growth, energy transition
The three firms invest in a variety of sectors, from technology to health care to decarbonization efforts.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Energy advocates have banded together to pursue the dismissal of the sale of New Mexico Gas Co. to a Louisiana-based private equity firm. The intervenors filed a dismissal request to state regulators this week. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Intervenors seek dismissal of $1.25 billion New Mexico Gas Co. sale
A hearing on the acquisition case is scheduled to begin June 23, though intervenors have asked state regulators to pause that until they decide on the dismissal motion.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
I'm looking for input for a story 👀 I'm working on a story about New Mexico's community solar program. For a lot of people, it seems too good to be true. The gist is renters, even in apartments, can sign up to get power from a solar farm and get utility bill credits for it 🧵
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
☀️ + 🌬️ = ♻️ But what happens when there’s no sun or wind? @nmsu and Delaware startup Visionary Energy are teaming up to test next-gen battery storage that could reshape NM’s power grid — especially for rural communities. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Delaware startup teams with NMSU to tackle renewable energy gaps with new battery tech
"If there is no sun or there is no wind, then energy can come from that storage technology," said Constantine Fedoseev, Visionary CEO and co-founder.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
In July, visitors to Valles Caldera National Preserve will step into the past — 1 million years ago — when an eruption reshaped the land. NM-based Ideum is crafting a full-sensory, projection-mapped model of the caldera for its 25th anniversary as public land. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
New Mexico is launching a Technology and Innovation Office and committing over $90 million to tech development and startups. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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State launches new Technology and Innovation Office, announces $90M for tech advancement
It’s one of many moves and achievements New Mexico has touted in recent years to secure itself as a technology hotspot.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Sandia National Laboratories has saved the Department of Energy $439 million since 2013 — the most of any DOE site. The savings are part of the DOE’s $2 billion in total cost reductions through centralized supply chain management. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Sandia Labs tops DOE facilities in supply chain savings
Sandia National Laboratories has saved taxpayers $439 million over the past 12 years in supply chain costs.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
BELEN — Kneeling among rows of dead marijuana plants, Pamela Craddock shared a grim look with her husband. They decided this year to let their plants die and call it quits after years of trying to make a living in the industry. The issue? Water rights.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
From a report by nonprofit New Mexico Angels: Startup growth is strong, but exits lag www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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New Mexico Angels report: Startup growth is strong, but exits lag
The organization, which aims to grow startups and high-growth companies in the state, presented findings from its 2024 venture capital report in a webinar on Wednesday.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
I chatted with new Sandia Labs Director Laura McGill about the energy challenges New Mexico and the nation must overcome to embrace AI. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Sandia Labs director: Nation needs to overcome energy barriers, embrace AI
When you think of a laser, do you picture it heating something up?
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
PNM customers can expect their monthly electricity bills to go up in July and again next year in April. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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PNM bills to increase by roughly $12 in the next year
Most New Mexicans’ monthly electricity bills will rise by roughly $12.50 within the next year.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
A global private equity firm could be interested in acquiring PNM, New Mexico's largest electricity provider. www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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Blackstone in talks to acquire PNM’s parent company, according to report
Global private equity firm Blackstone is allegedly in talks to buy PNM’s parent company, TXNM Energy.
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
This morning's commute to work included avoiding a downed street light that took up two of three lanes on Coors
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Megan Gleason @fabflutist2716.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Six months ago, more than 90,000 gallons of sewage spilled at a middle school in the South Valley. Now, staff and parents have concerns about a lack of transparency from the school district about it. With Noah Alcala Bach for the @abqjournal.bsky.social www.abqjournal.com/news/article...
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90K gallons of sewage spilled at a South Valley school. APS didn't tell anyone about it right away
In December, a ruptured sewer line caused more than 90,000 gallons of wastewater to spill out of a manhole onto the campus of Harrison Middle School, which the local utility
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