Carol A. Clark

Celebrate The Best In Preservation During 54th Annual Heritage Preservation Awards May 29

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NMDCA News:

The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division is thrilled to announce the 54th annual Heritage Preservation Awards, which will be held in Albuquerque on May 29.

“As we celebrate Historic Preservation Month in May, our team has worked to identify projects, organizations, and leaders who best exemplify what preservation can look like,” said State Historic Preservation Officer Michelle Ensey. “We’re excited to honor these individuals and projects during our next awards ceremony on May 29th.”

The 54th annual Heritage Preservation Awards will be held at the National Hispanic Read More

FBI: ‘Dirty Bondsman’ Charged With Trafficking, Forced Labor Scheme

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FBI News:

  • If convicted of the current charges, Hernandez faces up to life in prison.

ALBUQUERQUE – A Las Cruces bounty hunter is facing federal charges after he allegedly bonded vulnerable individuals out of jail and exploited them through coercion and threats.

According to court documents, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) received information that Robert Jay Hernandez, 62, a bounty hunter working for a bail bond company in Las Cruces, New Mexico, was bonding individuals out of the Doña Ana County Detention Center and requiring them to live at his personal residence.

Investigators Read More

Public Can Track More Than $2B In Broadband Investments

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OBAE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexicans can now look up any home, business, or Tribal community in the state to find out whether high-speed internet is available—or exactly when it’s coming—through a publicly accessible mapping tool launched by the state’s broadband office, with every location in New Mexico now on a path to connectivity.  

The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) has released updated broadband maps and data that pinpoint the status of high-speed internet for more than 850,000 locations statewide. The maps show available speeds and providers, the current Read More

Conservation Officers Represent New Mexico At National Leadership Academy

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Capt. Jeremy Smith and Capt. Ben Otero graduated from the National Association of Conservation Law Enforcement Leadership Chiefs Leadership Academy in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, in March. Courtesy/NMDW 

NMDW News:

SANTA FE — The life of a conservation officer for the New Mexico Department of Wildlife isn’t just about writing tickets for fishing or hunting without a license—in fact, there are many other challenges they face, both on- and off-duty.

Capt. Jeremy Smith and Capt. Ben Otero took part in the two-week National Association of Conservation Law Enforcement Leadership Chiefs Read More

Older Americans Month Highlights How Area Agencies On Aging Help Older Adults ‘Champion Their Health’ At Home

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USAGING News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Every May as a nation, we recognize Older Americans Month, an annual observance that celebrates the contributions and resilience of the 58 million older adults in our country. This year’s theme, Champion Your Health, encourages individuals to take steps—large and small—to support their health and well-being. 

A key part of staying healthy while aging is having access to the right support, and that’s where Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) play a vital role. AAAs connect older adults and caregivers to services that make it easier to live safely and independently Read More

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Endorses Amanda López Askin For New Mexico Secretary Of State

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Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced her endorsement of Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin in the race for New Mexico Secretary of State. 

“New Mexico elections are the best in the country. Amanda has the experience and skills to protect our voting rights, stand up to election deniers, and keep our elections safe and fair for all New Mexicans,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “Amanda is the Secretary of State New Mexicans deserve.” Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: April 29, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

In Monday’s game last week, in Flight A, Jerry Morzinski and Sig Lodwig were 1st in Flight A, Jennifer Young and Steve Kemic were 2nd, Cliff and Michelle Rudy were 3rd, and Martin Cooper and Jerry Fleming were 4th. In Flight B, Bev Cooper and Helen Butler were 1st, Jan Barnes and Reggie Fuchs were 2nd, and Neill Goltz and Tom Alexander were 3rd.

In Wednesday’s game, in Flight A, Sig Lodwig and Jerry Morzinski were 1st, Cliff Rudy and Jerry Fleming were 2nd, Alan Wadlinger and Randy Baker were 3rd, and Sam Brokowsky and Martin Cooper were 4th. In Flight B, Neill Goltz and Bev Cooper Read More

IAIA, SFAI Collaborate On Transatlantic Rising Stars Project Artist Residency

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Jorge Mañes Rubio and Hollis Chitto. Photo by Jason S. Ordaz

IAIA News:

The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Santa Fe Art Institute (SFAI) through the Transatlantic Rising Stars Project (TRSP), known as Transatlantic Stars, a three-year initiative of the European Union Delegation to the United States. The 2026 Santa Fe residency pairs Spanish artist Jorge Mañes Rubio with Hollis Chitto (Choctaw and Laguna Pueblo), an IAIA-affiliated artist.

The eight-week creative exchange is rooted in reciprocity, cultural respect, and shared Read More