New Mexico Department Of Wildlife Announces 25 Percent Discount For SNAP Recipients
NMDW News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Wildlife announced that residents who receive Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are now eligible for a 25% discount on hunting and fishing licenses.
The initiative expands access to outdoor recreation and supports food security for New Mexicans.
“This discount will help make hunting and fishing more accessible to thousands of New Mexicans,” Department director Mike Sloane said. “With this discount, eligible participants will have increased accessibility to healthy, natural food sources.”
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State Senate District 33 Is Vacant, And Governor Lujan Grisham Shows No Signs She Intends To Nominate Someone
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — With the resignation of State Senator Nicholas Paul, SD-33 is currently vacant as we are now just days away from the start of the 2026 legislative session.
It has now been over two months since Governor Lujan Grisham has had candidates to fill this vacancy. As it currently stands, whoever is nominated to fill this vacancy will be completely disadvantaged in their efforts to represent their constituents in southern New Mexico. This nomination, if the governor even makes it, will be just days, or hours, before legislative session begins which is completely unacceptable, Read More
Pets Of The Week: Meet Noodle And Standford
Noodle doesn’t have much of an ear. Just a tiny flap, like someone pressed pause halfway through. She was surrendered to the shelter as part of a litter born to a feral mom. When she was a newborn, her mother was moving the kittens to safety and Noodle lost her ear in the process. Just one of those things that happens when life starts rough and fast. What’s surprising is how quietly she carries it. Noodle, 4-months-old, hasn’t been heard to cry or meow once since she’s been at the shelter. She’s calm, observant, and steady. She watches before she acts. She takes things in. But she’s still very much a kitten Read More
Ohkay Owingeh Endorses Sam Bregman For Governor
Sam Bregman
From the Sam Bregman For Governor Campaign:
ALBUQUERQUE — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman has announced the endorsement of the Ohkay Owingeh Tribal Council and its Tribal Get Out the Vote Committee, marking a significant show of support from one of New Mexico’s most influential pueblos.
Ohkay Owingeh—the first Capitol of New Mexico, headquarters of the Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council and one of the largest Tewa-speaking pueblos—represents a powerful voice in a state home to 19 pueblos and two tribal nations. The endorsement underscores growing momentum Read More
Teatro Paraguas Presents Flamenco Paraguas – Winter Tablao Flamenco Fridays
Performance at Teatro Paraguas in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
Performance at Teatro Paraguas in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
TEATRO PARAGUAS News:
SANTA FE — After the tremendous success of Flamenco Paraguas – Summer Flamenco, Santa Fe’s acclaimed flamenco ensemble Compañía Chuscales & Mina Fajardo proudly announces a new winter series: Flamenco Paraguas – Winter Tablao Flamenco Friday 2026 at Teatro Paraguas.
Performances will be held Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, and every Friday in February 2026, offering audiences the intimate, high-energy experience of traditional Andalusian tablao flamenco Read More
State Invests $463,000 To Support Creative Ecosystem In New Mexico Including Los Alamos Makers
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Creative Industries Division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) is investing $463,577 in its creative economy, awarding grants to nine organizations that help entrepreneurs grow and sustain creative businesses statewide.
The awards will support access to business services, technical assistance, and professional development for creative entrepreneurs across the state.
In this inaugural round of applications, the state’s Creative Industries Division received more than 100 applications for the Creative Support Organization Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Celebrates 114th Anniversary
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COURT News:
SANTA FE — The public is invited to attend a ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 8, to commemorate the 114th anniversary of the establishment of New Mexico’s highest court.
Justice Michael E. Vigil will speak about the history of the Court and its building during an event starting at 1 p.m. in the Supreme Court courtroom. Click here for a live stream of the event.
Jan. 10 is Supreme Court of New Mexico Day — the anniversary of when the first state Supreme Court justices took their oaths of office in 1912. New Mexico became the 47th state four days earlier, and the Territorial Supreme Read More
Possible Measles Exposure Linked To Travel In Albuquerque
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — A traveler from South Carolina who was diagnosed with measles spent a night in Albuquerque, leading to potential measles exposure in that area.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the traveler stayed at the Quality Inn, 450 Paisano St. NE, from 11:45 p.m. Dec. 28, 2025, through 7 a.m. Dec. 29, 2025.
“This situation reminds us there continue to be active measles cases across the United States,” Dr. Miranda Durham, NMDOH Chief Medical Officer said. “The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine remains the best protection against measles.”
If you were Read More
Little Bird Yoga Studio Celebrates 3rd Anniversary With Community Open House Saturday Jan. 10
Little Bird Yoga Studio at 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite A3. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
Little Bird Yoga Studio is excited to celebrate its three-year anniversary with a community open house from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite A3.
The open house will feature free yoga classes throughout the morning, along with healthy snacks, small gifts, and time to connect with instructors and fellow community members.
Schedule of Free Classes:
- 8 a.m. Lunch Express
- 9 a.m. Seated Stability and Strength
- 10 a.m. Core Barre
- 11 a.m. Saturday Sloth
- 12 p.m. Simply Yin
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Jim Ellison Enters Race For Governor Of New Mexico
Jim Ellison, Jr.
ALBUQUERQUE – James “Jim” F. Ellison, Jr., a former Commissioner of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC), announced this morning his campaign for Governor of New Mexico.
In a statement announcing his candidacy, Ellison highlighted that policies under current Democratic leadership have set the stage for a dramatic increase in electric rates, and articulated his vision for a New Mexico that prioritizes affordability for its citizens and moves the economy forward.
“Over the next 10 years, electric rates will double or triple if our state continues Read More
Pajarito Environmental Education Center Celebrates 11 Year Milestone As Nationally Certified Community Wildlife Habitat
The certification process for Los Alamos began with an email PEEC’s Selvi Viswanathan, right, sent to Luisa Grant of the National Wildlife Federation. More emails followed and a local Community Wildlife Habitat Team was formed that included Viswanathan, her son Hari Viswanathan, Michele Altherr, Hedy Dunn, Laura Loy, Yvonne Keller and Bob Walker. Other community members as well as students pitched in to work toward obtaining the certification. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
This month, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is celebrating an exciting milestone: Los Alamos has Read More
Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, State Dignitaries Celebrate Rural Student Broadband Connections In Silver City
OBAE News:
SILVER CITY — Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, state dignitaries, TWN Communications, Silver Consolidated Schools and the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) will take part in a ribbon cutting ceremony at Silver High School at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7 to launch hundreds of broadband connections that will provide high-speed internet to rural students.
TWN Communications is hosting the event after OBAE awarded the company $1.5 million through its Student Connect grant program to build fixed wireless service for nearly 500 students in the Silver Consolidated Schools Read More
Blue Raven Theatre And Teatro Paraguas Present La Femme Shakespeare Jan. 21–25
THEATER News:
La Femme Shakespeare, a solo show written and performed by Talia Pura, will be performed at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21 through Sunday, Jan. 25, at Teatro Paraguas.
Who actually wrote the Shakespearean Canon? Could it really have been a young man from the countryside with only a grammar school education, no court experience or knowledge of foreign languages? Or might it have been a highly educated noblewoman from the court of Elizabeth I?
Come and meet Mary Sidney.
La Femme Shakespeare is a new one-woman play written and performed by Talia Pura. Talia Pura, originally from Canada, Read More
Effective Citizen Advocacy Workshop At Legislature Jan. 10
LWV News:
Effective Citizen Advocacy workshop at the Legislature from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.
Learn tips from legislators and an experienced lobbyist about how to interact with legislators, speak at hearings and advocate for your cause.
Speakers:
Senator Natalie Figueroa (D-Bernalillo) – Senate Education, Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Representative Rebecca Dow (R-Doña Ana, Sierra & Socorro) — House Appropriations & Finance, House Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements, House Printing & Supplies
Linda Siegle Read More
Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic In-Person & Virtual Jan. 2026
SF STRIDERS News:
The annual Santa Fe Snowshoe Classic is back! Register at runsignup.com/snowshoeclassic to receive great swag, win prizes, and support Skyline Search and Rescue. The registration fee is $35 (increasing to $40 on January 7th), and proceeds will go to Skyline Search and Rescue. In addition to volunteering at the Snowshoe Classic, Skyline Search and Rescue provides trained teams to participate in wilderness searches for people who are missing, injured, or lost.
In-person event
Gather at the Big Tesuque Campground off of Hyde Park Road before 9 a.m., Jan. 31, 2026. The Read More
Artists Capture ‘Soul Of Route 66’ In Mural Design Exhibit At Governor’s Gallery
NMDCA News:
The New Mexico History Museum presents “Mother Road: Route 66 in New Mexico,” an exhibition at the Governor’s Gallery inside the New Mexico State Capitol.
In July 2025, the History Museum hosted an open call for artists to design and paint a mural in the museum’s lobby commemorating the centennial founding of Route 66. Five artists from nearly two hundred submissions were invited to create concept artwork for the mural. In the exhibition, “Mother Road: Route 66 in New Mexico,” large-scale mural mock-up designs created by the five finalists will be on display at the Governor’s Gallery. Read More
Daily Postcard: Spectacular Sunrise Reflected In Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: A spectacular sunrise is reflected early Monday in Ashley Pond. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
SFNF: Pile Burning Planned For Week Of Jan. 5
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SANTA FE—The National Weather Service has forecast snow and precipitation across the Santa Fe National Forest beginning Thursday, Jan. 8, potentially creating favorable conditions for implementing pile burns in some districts.
Santa Fe National Forest fire managers will continue hazardous fuels reduction work throughout the winter as weather conditions allow, pending all required approvals. Pile burning is meant to treat slash, like branches, piled by thinning crews with the aim of reducing flammable fuels. Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society To Host ‘If These Walls Could Talk’ Two-Part Lecture Series On Jan. 13 And Feb. 10
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society announces its upcoming free lectures 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, and
Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the Pajarito Room of historic Fuller Lodge. These lectures will feature
stories based around the buildings of Los Alamos History.
The lecture on Jan. 13 is titled, “If These Walls Could Talk Part 1: Buildings of the Los Alamos Historic District”. In this lecture volunteers for the Los Alamos History Museum as well as staff from the Historical Society and Archives and Collections will share the history of the buildings in the Historic District as well as the people Read More
State HCA Announces $1 Million In Grant Funding Available To Strengthen New Mexico’s Primary Care Workforce
HCA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s primary care providers are encouraged to apply for grant funding to establish or expand residency programs and support primary care provider workforce.
The Health Care Authority (HCA) will award $1 million in funding beginning July 1, 2026. Allocations will depend upon the number of applications received, funding requested and availability of funds.
This Graduate Medical Education (GME) grant funding was allocated by the 2025 New Mexico Legislature in House Bill 480.
Grant applications open at 8 a.m., Jan. 2, 2026, and will be posted on the HCA GME Grant Read More
