New Mexico Providers Struggle To Secure State Funding For Sex Assault, Domestic Violence Services
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
By Margaret O’Hara
The Santa Fe New Mexican
To MaryEllen Garcia, executive director of the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence, serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault shouldn’t be a short-term initiative.
“Survivor safety, it’s not a pilot project. … It requires ongoing investment,” Garcia said.
But whether state lawmakers are willing to make that investment this year remains uncertain.
As lawmakers hash out the details of how New Mexico will spend its money in fiscal year 2027, Read More
House Passes Legislation To Support Educators, Expand Access To Higher Education
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Feb. 6, the House of Representatives passed three important pieces of legislation to support students and teachers and strengthen educational institutions across the state.
House Bill 8, which passed by a vote of 45-23, creates a first-of-its-kind dedicated funding source for higher education projects. This Higher Education Major Projects Fund would fully fund the UNM School of Medicine expansion, a mixed-use humanities building at NMSU, and student life and housing projects statewide.
“As higher education enrollment continues to climb in New Mexico and capital Read More
Two New Mexico Elementary Schools Recognized As National Distinguished Schools
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Two New Mexico elementary schools—Dennis Chavez Elementary in Belen and Loving Elementary in Loving—are among only 100 schools nationwide to be named 2025 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished Schools.
The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) announced today the recognition as part of a national program administered by the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators, which has honored high-achieving Title I schools since 1996.
“I am incredibly proud of Dennis Chavez and Loving Elementary Schools Read More
Only In New Mexico: Subordinate Hires The Boss
By MILAN SIMONICH
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Never should rich and powerful public employees get to select their own bosses. It happens all the time at New Mexico’s universities.
Presidents of universities handpick the people who serve as student regents. The governor technically makes the appointment, but presidents supply the names of the students they want as regents.
With all that leverage, presidents can lock up the loyalty of regents who are supposed to be looking out for fellow students. The results can be awful for the student body, faculty members and the public.
At Western New Mexico Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 8, 2026
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The frigid temperatures a week ago that got the ice-fishing season started gave way to warmer temperatures last week. Eagle Nest Lake State Park hosted its annual Ice-Fishing Derby Jan. 31, but the warmer temperatures have led to the lake being closed again to ice fishing.
Cash prizes were awarded after the Derby for the biggest rainbow trout, biggest northern pike and biggest yellow perch. The results of the Fishing Derby are available. Check out the Friends of Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron Canyon State Parks website this week (link Read More
Posts From The Road: Water Wonders Large And Small
Colorado River: The setting sun illuminates the cliff formations of the Grand Mesa in Palisade, Colo., as the Colorado River twists and turns as it flows through the area. The last light of day creates a beautiful red color on the cliffs and reflects beautifully in the river. Palisade is known for its rich agriculture and fruit orchards, and more recently, vineyards. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
City Park: This pond sits in a city park in Childress, Texas. The park offers many activities for all ages and even has accommodations for five RVs with hookups. We love finding these parks as they Read More
NMHED To Unveil New Mexico State University Art Gallery Exhibition Monday Feb. 9
NMHED News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) invites the public and partners to a special opening reception unveiling the New Mexico State University Art Gallery exhibition hosted at the department’s state offices.
The exhibition will showcase a diverse collection of artwork created by NMSU students and alumni.
Details:
- Who: Higher Education Secretary Stephanie Rodriguez, Deputy Secretary Patricia Trujillo, Ph.D., NMHED staff, representatives from NMSU;
- When: 2-5 p.m., Monday, Feb. 9; and
- Where: New Mexico Higher Education Department, 2044 Galisteo
Toppers Win Home Game Against Moriarty Pintos 40-33
Javaya Davison takes a short jumper over Laura Stewart in the 3rd quarter to score 2 of her 11 points for the night. She was the Toppers high point player. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Camden Shunk dribbles the ball down court. She scored 7 points for the night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sports News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Girls Basketball Team won the home conference game against the Moriarty Pintos 40-33 on Saturday in Griffith Gymnasium.
The Toppers were behind for the first three quarters but came to life in the 4th quarter and staged a come-from-behind Read More
Turnpike Troubadours To Perform At 2026 State Fair
NMSF News:
The New Mexico State Fair (NMSF) has announced that Turnpike Troubadours will kick off the 2026 New Mexico State Fair’s rodeo-concert series Friday, Sept. 11. Turnpike Troubadours’ performance will follow PRCA Xtreme Bulls.
Known for chart-topping hits like “Good Lord Lorrie”, “7&7” and “Diamonds and Gasoline”, Turnpike Troubadours have built a devoted following and earned widespread critical acclaim throughout their career.
Coming off the surprise release of their 2025 album The Price of Admission, Turnpike Troubadours have continued to cement their legacy as one Read More
Backers Say Child Care Copays For Rich Will Keep Universal Care Stable In New Mexico
SB Bill 241 Co-sponsor Sen. George Muñoz, D-Gallup
By ESTEBAN CANDELARIA
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s pledge to make state-subsidized child care free to all may come with an asterisk under a bill designed to implement a copayment structure for New Mexico’s wealthiest families.
Senate Bill 241, sponsored by Sen. George Muñoz, D-Gallup and other top Senate Democrats, would require a small percentage of families with incomes far above the federal poverty line to help cover the state’s expanded child care program during certain economic downturns.
By doing so, the measure Read More
