New Mexico History Museum Screens Student-Produced Documentaries Touching On Themes Connected To America’s 250th July 10
NMDCA News:
The New Mexico History Museum is hosting a screening of documentaries created by eight National History Day students in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Visitors can watch eight short documentaries 4:30–6:45 p.m., Friday, July 10, created by students from sixth to eleventh grades, that explore themes of freedom, democracy, revolution, reaction, and reform, offering insight into how today’s young people interpret the ideals and legacy of America’s founding documents.
After the screening, six of the students will give a talk Read More
DEA Files Intent To Temporarily Place 7-OH And Three Related Substances Into Schedule I Of Controlled Substances Act To Protect Public Safety
DEA Administrator Terrance Cole
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration filed its intent July 1 to temporarily place 7-hydroxymitagynine (7-OH) and three related substances into Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Prior to DEA issuing this notice, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed synthetic 7-OH, and the three related substances have no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.
Two Notices of Intent (NOI) were sent to the Federal Register on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. One NOI addresses 7-OH above a specified Read More
New Mexico Historic Preservation Division To Host Flood Adaptation Workshop July 16
NMDCA News:
In coordination with a pair of federal agencies, the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD) will sponsor an in-person workshop on flood adaptation for historic buildings in Ruidoso.
The authors of the Department of Interior’s Guidelines on Flood Adaptation for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, which takes an in-depth look at preservation guidance specific to historic properties at risk of flooding, will lead this all-day workshop.
This will be a full day of in-person sessions, with snacks and lunch provided. Participants will receive a copy of the Guidelines Read More
Love Of Country Blankets The Rock In White Rock
A love of country blankets the large rock at the corner of N.M. 4 and Rover Boulevard today in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Sen. Crystal Brantley Elected Chair Of New Mexico Senate Republican Caucus
Sen. Crystal Brantley
NMHR News:
SANTA FE — Members of the New Mexico Senate Republican Caucus have voted to elect Sen. Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) to serve as Caucus Chair, replacing Sen. David Gallegos (R-Eunice) who just became the Republican nominee to serve as New Mexico’s next Lieutenant Governor.
By stepping down as caucus chair, Sen. Gallegos will be better able to balance his legislative duties with the demands of his statewide campaign. The caucus appreciates Sen. Gallegos’s contributions while serving as Caucus Chair and is pleased he will continue serving the people Read More
New Mexico Small Businesses Challenge Sweeping Labeling Regulation
NFIB News:
SANTA FE — NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) joined a coalition of business organizations in filing a lawsuit at the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico challenging a new regulation from the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) requiring small business manufacturers to label products containing poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Although PFAS is a catchall term used to describe more than 14,000 substances with varying chemical properties, this sweeping mandate will apply to nearly all products with ingredients that fall under Read More
Happy Independence Day 2026 Celebrating 250 Years!
Fireworks explode in the sky celebrating a previous Fourth of July event. Fireworks are banned this year due to dry conditions throughout the area. Courtesy/Farmer’s Almanac
From The Old Farmer’s Almanac:
Editor’s Note: Today the United States is officially celebrating its semiquincentennial—marking exactly 250 years since the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This once-in-a-generation milestone spans a year-long nationwide celebration highlighting the nation’s history, cultural contributions, and future.
On the Fourth of July, the United States observes Read More
EDNM Announces New NM Food Pathways Grant Program
EDNM News:
The New Mexico Food Pathways Program is seeking Letters of Interest (LOI) from organizations and retail enterprises interested in reimbursement-based funding for projects that improve food access in underserved communities.
Project Focus Areas Include:
- Expanded access to healthy, affordable staple foods
- Improved economic viability of rural and community-based food retailers
- Increased SNAP-authorized retail capacity
- Enhanced cold chain, storage, and food safety infrastructure
Timeline:
- LOI opens: 9 a.m., July 1, 2026
- Webinar: 2:30 p.m., July 1
- LOI deadline: 11:59
OBAE Funds Laptop Distribution To Close Digital Divide
OBAE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In the last six months, a state-funded pilot program put laptop computers in the hands of 170 New Mexico families across 33 communities—many of them receiving their first personal computer—and delivered nearly 1,600 digital training sessions to help them use it.
The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) provided more than $300,000 to Adelante DiverseIT to launch a statewide project called TechUp! New Mexico, with a mission to donate computer hardware to families and to expand digital access and opportunities for New Mexicans. People of all ages Read More
Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Today
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.
The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.dws.nm.gov) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume at 8 a.m., Monday, July 6.
The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Read More
