Carol A. Clark

FBI: Dulce Man Charged After Allegedly Threatening Children With Firearm

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Dulce man is facing federal child abuse charges after allegedly confronting an adult and two minors outside a residence with a pistol and attempting to force his way into the home while the victims barricaded the door with their bodies.

According to court documents from May 8, 2026, Andrew Fredrick Gunhammer, 26, an enrolled member of the Jicarilla Apache Nation, approached an adult and two minors outside a residence in Dulce, New Mexico, pulled a pistol from his backpack, and began to load it with a magazine. The adult and minors ran into the residence and used their bodies Read More

Advocates Condemn Mexican Gray Wolf Killings, Commend Law Enforcement Efforts

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 WildEarth News:

SANTA FE — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service investigated the deaths of two Mexican wolves and served a federal search warrant in April of this year, according to a report in yesterday’s Albuquerque Journal. The wolves—a five-year-old father and a yearling son from the Sawtooth Packwere caught in private traps on private land in two separate incidents in the spring of 2025. 

The article provides details about the extensive search conducted by federal agents at properties near Datil, New Mexico. While New Mexico law prohibits trapping on public lands, livestock producers Read More

NMDOT On Rio Grande Gorge Rest Area Improvements

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NMDOT News:

TAOS — The Rio Grande Gorge Rest Area will be closed on June 17 and June 18 to finish the parking lot preservation work.

The contractor will be striping the parking lot that was recently fog sealed.

The contractor is American Road Maintenance Inc.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is committed to the safety of the traveling public and appreciates your cooperation during this work.

For the latest road information visit: The New Mexico Department of Transportation at www.nmroads.com or call 511. Read More

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Marks 14th Anniversary Of DACA, Reaffirms Commitment To Protecting Dreamers

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U.S. HOUSE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) marked the 14th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by reaffirming his commitment to protecting Dreamers and pushing for a permanent pathway to citizenship.

“New Mexico is home to more than 4,000 DACA recipients who contribute millions in state and local taxes, support local businesses, and help power our state’s workforce. These folks are our neighbors, coworkers, business owners, and community leaders,” Vasquez said. “Most came to the United States through no choice of their Read More

State Receives 18,000 Elder Abuse Reports This Year

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ALTSD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Adult Protective Services has received approximately 18,000 allegations of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation so far in 2026, state officials said, as the state marks Elder Abuse Awareness Month with a push to help New Mexicans recognize the warning signs and report suspected abuse.  

Elder abuse can take many forms, including physical and emotional abuse, neglect, abandonment, financial exploitation and scams. This includes scams that often target older adults, including fraudulent phone calls, impersonation schemes, and romance scams. These Read More

Discover 100 Years Of Route 66, Travelers & Tribes June 28

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NMDCA News:

Explore the rise of the automobile and how it transformed Tribal communities and reshaped the cultural landscape of New Mexico and the Southwest from 1–3 p.m., Sunday, June 28.

Join New Mexico History Museum for a lecture with Shawn Price (Diné) that looks at historic Route 66 and how it impacted Native people in New Mexico. After the talk inside the museum’s auditorium, Price and the Dine Tah’ Dancers will perform traditional dances in the Courtyard of the Palace of the Governors. The presentation is included with museum admission.

Shawn Price, Director of the Dine Tah’ Navajo Read More

Help NMDOT Name Advanced U-turns Opening On I-25

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — We need your help coming up with a name for a New Mexico roadway feature, the Advanced U-turn.

As part of the ongoing improvements along the I-25 corridor at Comanche Road and Montgomery Boulevard, new Advanced U-Turns (AUTs) are being added to help improve traffic flow and reduce congestion at the interchanges.

These U-turns allow drivers to safely make a U-turn before reaching the main intersection, helping reduce delays, improve signal efficiency, and keep traffic moving more smoothly through the corridor.

The Advanced U-Turns will be located at both the Comanche Read More

Family YMCA, Kiwanis Invite Community To Free 4th Of July Celebration To Honor America’s 250th Birthday Party

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COMMUNITY News:

You don’t have to run the Firecracker 5K to join the fun!

Following the morning race festivities, The Family YMCA and Kiwanis of Los Alamos invite the entire community to gather for a free Independence Day celebration honoring America’s 250th birthday.

Beginning at 10 a.m., families are encouraged to bring bicycles, wagons, strollers, furry friends, and plenty of patriotic spirit to The Family YMCA for a community decorating party. Participants can decorate themselves, their pets, and their rides before taking part in a festive parade celebration. 

The morning Read More

LANL Foundation Awards $237,000 In Career Pathways, Graduate Scholarships

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LANL Foundation News:

ESPAÑOLA — The LANL Foundation is excited to announce this year’s Career Pathways Scholarship recipients and the first-ever recipients of the National Security Workforce Graduate Scholarship, investing in a talented future workforce.  

67 Northern New Mexico high school students, college students, and adult learners received a total of $152,000 to pursue an associate degree, certification, or professional trade credential. The Career Pathways Scholarship is supported by funding from Triad, the Los Alamos National Laboratory Employee Scholarship Fund (LAESF), Read More