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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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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!
August 1, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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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.

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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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July 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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One last Roundhouse visit as a Journal reporter!
July 30, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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The world’s largest integrated quantum company will start renovations on its New Mexico facility next month. Exclusive on the coming renovations:
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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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July 29, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Space launches, acquisitions and more in this week's Tech Bytes:
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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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July 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
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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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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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July 28, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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UNM economist says New Mexico is an emerging global player in speech to local business leaders
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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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July 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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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.
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July 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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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.
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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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July 26, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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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.

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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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July 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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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.
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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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July 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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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:
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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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July 17, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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“Right now is absolutely the tipping point for quantum,” said Bob Ledoux, new incoming director for the Quantum New Mexico Institute.
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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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July 15, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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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.
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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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July 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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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.
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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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July 1, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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How many other states have national labs that offer personalized assistance for free to small businesses? According to Sandia and LANL, none.
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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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July 1, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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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
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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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June 27, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Hundreds of jobs at Sandia National Laboratories are on the chopping block with newly announced cuts to come: www.abqjournal.com/business/art...
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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June 27, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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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.
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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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June 26, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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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!
June 26, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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The quantum industry might seem futuristic and distant, but it’s already establishing a strong foothold in New Mexico.

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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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June 25, 2025 at 12:03 AM
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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.
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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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June 23, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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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.
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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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June 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Just in: Gov MLG appoints new state broadband director
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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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June 23, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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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.
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June 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM