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Wonders On Wheels Mobile Museum On The Move In July

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NMDCA News:

The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum July visits. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is traveling a new exhibit, “The Arts of Democracy in New Mexico.”

Upcoming Wonders on Wheels locations:

  • 7/1: Gallup Public Library, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • 7/2: Loma Colorado Public Library, Rio Rancho
  • 7/3: UFO Festival, Roswell
  • 7/4: Freedom 4th Celebration, Albuquerque
  • 7/6: Santa Fe Southside Public Library, 12–6 p.m.
  • 7/7: Fort Sumner Public Library,
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Democratic Party Of New Mexico Calls State Central Committee Meeting To Fill Lieutenant Governor Vacancy

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DPNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Shortly after receiving a notice of withdrawal from the New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office today, Democratic Party of New Mexico Chair Sara Attleson sent the official Call to the State Central Committee (SCC) Meeting to fill the Lieutenant Governor vacancy.

The State Central Committee meeting will be held July 25 and will be conducted virtually over ZOOM, to ensure accessibility for State Central Committee members across New Mexico. Voting will be conducted by online absentee ballot after the meeting. 

Roughly 500 SCC members will be able to vote in the election. Read More

Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Mesa Top Adventure

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Mesa Top Adventure Owner Carolyn Cowen, center, snips the ribbon to officially open her business Wednesday at its new location in 109 Central Park Square. Joining Cowen was from left, Los Alamos Chamber Associate Director Audrey Marroquin, Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation Executive Director Lauren McDaniel, second from left, Los Alamos County Economic Development Program Manager Anita Barela, County Councilor Suzie Havemann, Los Alamos County Economic Development Administrator Max Khudiakov, MainStreet and Los Alamos Creative District Executive Director Jacquelyn Read More

Interior Department Opens Transformational Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Museum

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DOI News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior today celebrated the opening of the new Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Museum, unveiling a 15,000-square-foot immersive museum beneath one of the nation’s most iconic memorials. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum joined the National Park Service, National Park Foundation and project partners to officially open the new experience to the public. 

Opening just ahead of America’s 250th birthday, the project gives visitors unprecedented access to the story of how the Lincoln Memorial was built, what it represents Read More

Heinrich, Lummis Introduce Legislation To Improve Teacher Pay At Tribal Schools

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) introduced the Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act, bipartisan legislation to help improve teacher pay at Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools. New Mexico is home to 45 BIE-funded schools, which serve students from the state’s 23 federally recognized Pueblos, Tribes, and Nations.

BIE schools are funded by Congress and distributed to schools through the Indian School Equalization Program (ISEP) formula. Years of underfunding of ISEP have made it difficult for BIE Read More

U.S. Forest Service Adds Long-Sought Protections To Limit Health Risks For Wildland Firefighters

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USFS News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service along with the Department of the Interior today announced new steps to reduce hazardous exposure for federal wildland firefighters during the 2026 fire year. These actions include expanded access to N95 respirators on the fireline, required training and standardized decontamination protocols.

Wildland firefighters work in extreme conditions with prolonged exposure to smoke, ash and airborne particles. While no respirator currently meets Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards Read More

New MRI Suite Construction Advancing Rapidly At LAMC

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Construction is underway on new MRI suite at LAMC. Courtesy/LAMC

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center is committed to investing in the latest technology to better serve our community and patients, and to support its care teams. That’s why the hospital is thrilled to share that exciting progress is happening in its brand-new MRI suite.

Construction is rapidly moving forward, and patients and visitors will notice increased activity around the construction zone. LAMC is working closely with its teams and contractors to keep patient care and safety as their top priorities.

This important upgrade Read More

County: Heath Tips For Managing Wildfire Smoke

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) encourages the community to take steps to stay safe and healthy when wildfire smoke is present. Due to nighttime inversions, the smoke from the McCauley Springs fire has been condensed and squeezed against the ground and into the canyons. As air heats later in the morning, the inversion will lift, and the smoke should lessen. An interactive smoke map about the impacts of the McCauley Springs fire is available at https://fire.airnow.gov/.

Take steps to stay healthy and safe:

The safest action when heavy smoke is present is to stay inside with Read More

Daily Postcard: A Century Plant Blooms On Rover

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Daily Postcard: A Century Plant blooms Thursday on Rover Boulevard in White Rock. This one appears to be 14 feet tall. They are toxic when touched. They can create ‘pups’ around the base that can be transplanted elsewhere and sometimes develops ‘bulbis’ on the stock that can be transplanted. One of the most spectacular blooms in the Southwest and the stock can grow 6” to 12” a day before getting ready to bloom. Buzzing with bees! A Century Plant blooms only once in its lifetime. Photo by Shari Mills Read More

FEMA Provides Over $3.5 Billion To Survivors Of Historic Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire

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FEMA News:

SANTA FE — As of June 23, FEMA has provided more than $3.51 billion for more than 24,502 claims to individuals and families who were affected by the historic Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon fire and flooding.

This milestone comes a little more than four years since the largest and most destructive wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history. The speed with which these resources were made available and delivered, has helped thousands of survivors navigate recovery faster.

Congress acted swiftly to pass the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act and secure a total of $5.45 billion Read More