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State Awards Over $375,000 To Support Five New Mexico Business Incubators Including Los Alamos Makers

EDNM News:

SANTA FE — Economic Development Department of New Mexico (EDNM) Five business incubators across New Mexico will share more than $375,000 in state grant money to help them pursue certification through the state Certified Business Incubator Program.

The NM Incubator Certification Support (ICS) grant assists incubators seeking certification and helps to expand entrepreneurship, job creation, and small business growth in New Mexico.

Business incubators assist entrepreneurs and early-stage companies with services such as mentorship, technical assistance, access to workspace Read More

Luján, Slotkin, Warnock, Booker, Bennet, Fetterman Introduce Legislation To Strengthen Support For Specialty Crop Growers Of Pecans To Chile

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) introduced the Cultivating Horticultural Innovation in Local Economies (CHILE) Act, legislation to strengthen federal support for specialty crop growers facing economic losses and market disruptions.

The CHILE Act builds upon language included Read More

New Mexico Foundation For Open Government Files Lawsuit For Release Of Communications About Project Jupiter

NMFOG News:

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG) has filed a lawsuit against the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners for release of emails and other communications related to construction of a data center in Southern New Mexico known as Project Jupiter.

The county’s refusal to allow inspection of these public records violates the state Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA), and NMFOG is asking the Third Judicial District Court to order the county to release the records as required by IPRA.

At a meeting on Sept. 19, 2025, the Doña Ana County commissioners met Read More

Department Of Game & Fish Special Hunt Auction, Enhancement Raffle End Soon

NMDGF News:

The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is auctioning nine premium hunting opportunities to raise funds for wildlife conservation programs.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has authorized the auction pursuant to 2007 legislation. The Department has partnered with Ducks Unlimited to offer the New Mexico Governor’s Special Hunt Auction online in 2026. Funds from the public auction support the state’s Game Protection Fund and are used solely for projects and programs directly related to the Department’s mission.

This year’s opportunities include:

  • An
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Community Invited To Take Survey #2 Regarding Comprehensive Plan Update

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites residents, business owners, community partners, and members of the local workforce to participate in the Plan Los Alamos Community Survey. The survey builds on vision scenarios developed from the initial Comprehensive Plan survey results and is open through July 11. The survey is part of the County’s 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update and will help guide future decisions related to land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and economic development.

Community members are encouraged to share their input by completing the survey online at lacnm.com/CompPlanSurvey Read More

Rio Fire Daily Update: June 23, 2026

Courtesy photo

New Mexico Fire Information News:

Acres: 147                                                                                                                               

Start Date: June 16, 2026

Location: Mesa De La Gallina, 3 miles northeast of Chicoma Peak

Fuels: Oak, Ponderosa, Locust

Containment: 31%                                                                                                       

Personnel: 124

Cause: Lightning                                                                     

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Heinrich Announces Senate Passage Of Legislation To Build More Housing & Lower Costs For New Mexico Families

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the Senate passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, bipartisan legislation to tackle the housing crisis in New Mexico and nationwide by increasing the housing supply and lowering the cost of housing for working families.

“More and more New Mexicans are being priced out of a place to live. That’s unacceptable, and it’s something I’ve been working to fix. We need to bring housing costs down and put the American dream of home ownership within reach for more New Mexico families,” Heinrich Read More

Local Residents To Be Recognized During 250 Flags Event

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA

Local residents John Baillie and Dan Gandee will be recognized next week as part of the 250 Flags Honoring New Mexico Heroes event marking America’s 250th birthday. 

Baillie is being recognized for his volunteer dedication to seniors through the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization and 30 years of service to the Lasses and Lads of Enchantment Barbershop Chorus. 

Gandee is being recognized for his service in the United States Marine Corps. He made numerous contributions on overseas assignments. Today, he volunteers teaching Read More

Disabled American Veterans To Host Benefits Seminar In Clovis June 30 

DAV News:

ERLANGER, KY. — DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is a nonprofit charity that provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, helping more than 1 million veterans in positive, life-changing ways each year.

One of the various services DAV provides at no cost to veterans is our Information Seminar program. These seminars are available across the country to help veterans and their families obtain the services and benefits they have earned.

DAV has an information seminar coming to your area:

  • Tuesday, June 30, 2026
  • 9 a.m.–10 a.m.
  • Clovis Chamber of Commerce
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