New Mexico State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Continues Streak Of Historic Revenue … Bringing In Nearly $2.6 Billion In FY 2025
Stephanie Garcia Richard
Commissioner of Public Lands
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SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Land Office (NMSLO), led by Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard, continues its streak of historic revenue, earning the second highest amount of total revenue for a single year in the agency’s history, bringing in nearly $2.6 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard announced today.
This year’s total came up just short of the all-time record set in FY 2023, when the NMSLO earned $2.75 billion. Read More
Scenes From Ribbon Cutting For Leisure Lagoon Art
Las Cruces artist Amanda Jaffe, center, snips the ribbon Tuesday morning to officially celebrate the installation of her tile murals at the Leisure Lagoon at the Aquatic Center. Joining Jaffe from left, Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull, 4th from right, Los Alamos CSD Director Cory Stryon, far right, and Councilor David Reagor, far left. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Las Cruces artist Amanda Jaffe, left, chats with Council Chair Theresa Cull during the ribbon cutting for Jaffe’s tile murals Tuesday at the Leisure Lagoon. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
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Tao And Jacobson Perform At Lensic Nov. 9
MUSIC News:
SANTA FE — Conrad Tao returns for Santa Fe Pro Musica’s Fall Orchestra Concert. His work “all I had forgotten or tried to” was written in 2017, originally for piano solo. In 2019, Tao arranged this hauntingly beautiful work for Stefan Jackiw, violinist and a frequent music collaborator, who remarked that “I’ve long admired Conrad’s expressive creativity, his probing mind and his spirit of thoughtful investigation. His music is darkly expressive, gorgeously lyrical, and at times shatteringly powerful.” The program, led by Pro Musica artistic director and violinist, Colin Jacobsen, Read More
Learn How To Roast Corn In A Traditional Adobe Horno At Coronado Historic Oct. 12
Courtesy photo
DCA News:
Join us 1-4 p.m. Oct. 12 at Coronado Historic Site as we fire up the outdoor adobe oven to make roasted corn the traditional Pueblo way. Randy Tenorio (Santo Domingo) will demonstrate how to roast corn in the horno by sealing the oven door with adobe bricks and mud. Visitors will be able to taste the corn at the end of the program.
This program is included with admission of $7 for adults and free to children 16 years and younger, Tribal members, NM disabled veterans, NM foster families, and FCJHS and MNMF members.
This program offers visitors an opportunity to learn the traditions Read More
Los Alamos Scouting America Troop #122 Participate In The 2025 Kirtland Air Force Base Camporee
Scout Christopher Delgado takes instruction from Kirtland Air Force personnel to control a bomb disposal robot. Courtesy photo
Kirtland Air Force Base soldier adjusts an explosive ordnance helmet for Scout Fin Ham. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Scouts from local Los Alamos Scouting America Troop #122 participated in the 2025 Kirtland Air Force Base Camporee, Oct. 4–6, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
The camporee was a combination of camping and merit badge activity jointly hosted by Kirtland Air Force Base and the Scouting America High Desert Council. This year’s theme was Crime Prevention Read More
Photograph Night Sky At Jemez Historic Site Astronomy Programs Oct. 18
NMHS News:
Join special guest, photographer Joey Sandoval from Albuquerque, for two photography workshop opportunities during Jemez Historic Site’s astronomy programs Saturday, Oct. 18.
During the “Looking to the Skies” program at 11 a.m., join photographer Joey Sandoval from Albuquerque, for a photography workshop at Jemez Historic Site. He will teach participants the basics of DSLR (digital single lens reflex) cameras and cellphone photography (Android and iOS). The focus will be on how to take nighttime photos of the sky and functions for exposure and composition, rule of thirds, Read More
Topper Volleyball Wins Match Over Espanola Sundevils
The Los Alamos hosted a match against the Espanola Sundevils Tuesday in Griffith Gym. The Toppers had a slow start by dropping the first two sets but came back to win the final three set to win the match 3-2. Pictured: Erin Pompeo spikes the ball between Kimberly Griego in the first set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sierra Gonzales paying the Libero position digs a serve in the second set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Dellany Balkey and Maya Graves block a spike attempt by Averi Schultz in the first set. Photo by John McHa/leladailypost.com
Raina Passalacqua and Peyton Labonty Read More
New Mexico Ranks High In Manufacturing Growth: 6th In Employment, 5th In Wages
EDD News:
SANTA FE — In celebration of Manufacturing Week, the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) announces continued strong national rankings in employment and wage growth within the manufacturing sector.
EDD economists have reviewed the national data and found that from August 2024 through August 2025, New Mexico ranked sixth in the nation for year-over-year (YOY) growth in manufacturing employment, recording a 1.4 percent increase. Over the same period, national manufacturing employment declined by 0.6 percent.
The state has shown continued growth in this category, Read More
Borrego Campground Prescribed Fire Planned Oct. 15
SFNF News:
The Santa Fe National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations in the Española Ranger District on Wednesday Oct. 15, 2025, pending all required approvals. The Borrego Campground prescribed fire is a 399-acre jackpot burn, meaning fire crews will burn concentrations (jackpots) of fuels only under specified environmental conditions. This method confines fire to a predetermined area and produces the fireline intensity and rate of spread needed to attain resource management objectives. These concentrations can be natural or result from thinning projects.
Ignitions are Read More
State Proposes Rules On Toxic PFAS Consumer Products
NMED News:
SANTA FE— The New Mexico Environment Department today petitioned the state’s Environmental Improvement Board to adopt proposed rules to implement New Mexico’s PFAS Protection Act.
The proposed rules implement the full scope of the PFAS Protection Act, including phasing out and prohibition on the sale of consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS, establishing consumer-facing labels for products which contain intentionally added PFAS, and the reporting requirements for the manufacturers of such products. The proposed rules only apply to the manufacturers Read More
Historical Society Presents ‘Atomic Doctors: Conscience And Complicity At The Dawn Of The Nuclear Age’ Oct. 14
LAHS News:
James Nolan will explore the moral and medical challenges faced by physicians during the Manhattan Project and the early years of the atomic age. This fascinating talk examines how science, ethics, and history intersected at the dawn of the nuclear era.
Before the lecture begins, we will hold our annual members’ meeting and present our 2025 History Award winner.
We hope you’ll join us for this thought-provoking and engaging evening! Read More
Transforming Experience Into Action: A Child Welfare Advocate’s Mission to Give Back
UWNNM News:
Throughout an ever-changing rotation of social workers, families and judges, one thing remained constant: her Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) advocate. CASA First Judicial District is an organization that recruits, trains and supports volunteers to advocate for children in the welfare system throughout Santa Fe, Espanola and Los Alamos County.
“I knew that no matter what home I was in or what school I went to, she would always check in on me. She was a person who wouldn’t change,” Veronica said. After graduating from college, Veronica joined CASA First in 2018, this time Read More
Sangre De Cristo Chorale Concerts Oct. 11 & 12
Sangre de Cristo Chorale. Courtesy photo
Music Director George Case
MUSIC News:
The Sangre de Cristo Chorale will perform The Passing of the Year, the opening concert of its 48 th season, on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12 in Santa Fe. Both concerts will be at 4 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Santa Fe. The 52-voice Chorale is led by Music Director George Case and accompanied by pianist Deborah Wagner.
This concert celebrates nature and the changing seasons with music by Jonathan Dove, Aaron Copland, Z. Randall Stroope, Craig Hella Johnson, and more. English composer Dove’s Read More
LAFD Deploys Burnbot Technology To Continue Wildfire Mitigation Through Oct. 21
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos County Fire Department (LAFD) is proud to announce a new contracted wildfire-mitigation project that marks the first use of Burnbot technology in New Mexico. LAFD has contracted directly with Burnbot, an industry leader in advanced fuel-management technology, and is working in partnership with the Santa Fe County Fire Department’s Black Canyon Crew to bring this innovative approach to local wildfire risk reduction.
Burnbot’s cutting-edge system combines technological innovation with proven forestry practices to reduce hazardous fuels across targeted areas Read More
Daily Postcard: American Kestrel On The Watch
Daily Postcard: This American Kestrel recently spent considerable time on the tree at the back of the Water Treatment Plant in White Rock. These Kestrels are the smallest of the Falcons. They live year-round in Northern New Mexico, but their numbers increase from late summer through winter. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Anonymous Million Dollar Endowment Gift To Help Shape Future Of Santa Fe Desert Chorale
Santa Fe Desert Chorale News:
The Santa Fe Desert Chorale, one of New Mexico’s longest running and pre-eminent music organizations, announced today that it has received a $1 million Endowment gift from an anonymous donor.
This transformative gift launches the organization’s endowment fund, newly managed by nonprofit investment advisors eCIO, into a new stage of growth. As they continue to grow this fund, the Chorale’s endowment will help secure the long-term future of its celebrated Summer and Winter Festivals; enable the creation of new choral works; and allow for the expansion Read More
Hurricane Romero Models Halloween Costume
Hurricane Romero, 7, an Australian Shepherd and Border Collie mix, models this year’s Halloween costume at home on North Mesa. Photo by Paya Pavlikova Read More
New Mexico State Ethics Commission Announces Settlements With Deming City Officials For Governmental Conduct Act Violations
NMSEC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Ethics Commission has reached settlement agreements with Deming City Councilors Irma Rodriguez and Joe “Butter” Milo, with related compliance obligations involving Deming City Manager Aaron Sera, resolving alleged violations of the Governmental Conduct Act.
The Commission alleged that Councilor Rodriguez failed to disclose her ownership interest in Triadic Enterprises when the City of Deming contracted with the business, in violation of Section 10-16-7(B) of the Act. To resolve the matter, Councilor Rodriguez verbally agreed to pay Read More
2025 Río Grande Sky Fiesta Oct. 25-26 At Los Luceros Historic Site
Scene from an earlier Sky Fiesta event. Courtesy/NRGNHA
Scene from an earlier Sky Fiesta event. Courtesy/NRGNHA
NRGNHA News:
ALCALDE — The Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) is proud to present the 2025 Río Grande Sky Fiesta, Oct. 25-26 to the historic Los Luceros site in Alcalde.
This two-day celebration will once again fill the skies with vibrant hot air balloons and welcome guests with food, culture, and family-friendly fun along the Río Grande.
Following a successful inaugural year, the 2025 event will feature morning balloon ascensions at 6:45 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. on Read More
Explore The Possibility Of Life Beyond Earth At Aliens! A Spooky Planetarium Adventure With PEEC
PEEC News:
Is life beyond Earth science fiction or science fact? The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to find out at Aliens!, a special planetarium program, 7-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
Led by astrophysicist Kelcey Davis, this exciting, Halloween-season show takes audiences on a spooky journey through the skies in search of friendly neighbors.
Discover astronomy’s fascinating history of “alien hunting”, travel through the solar system to examine the potential for life, and consider the biggest question of all: Are we alone Read More
