A Year Of Impact: DEA Recognizes Success In Combatting Drug Cartels And Saving Lives
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — 2025 was a year of historic achievements for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration highlighted by significant drug seizures, the capture of high-profile targets, and the confirmation of DEA Administrator Terrance C. Cole.
Appointed by President Donald Trump on Feb. 11, 2025, and sworn in on July 23, 2025, Administrator Cole became only the third Senate-confirmed DEA Special Agent to lead the agency. Administrator Cole is a career law enforcement officer who spent 22 years with DEA fighting the drug cartels and dismantling transnational criminal organizations. Read More
Dekker: Senate Bill 177 Is A Blueprint For New Mexico’s Economic Future
By DALE DEKKER
Founding Principal & Brand Ambassador
Dekker
For decades, New Mexico has talked about economic diversification. Senate Bill 177, sponsored by Sen. George Munoz is what it looks like when we finally decide to do it.
This legislation is not a collection of disconnected appropriations. It is a strategic investment plan – one that recognizes where the global economy is heading and positions New Mexico to compete, lead, and win in that future. At its core, SB 177 acknowledges a simple truth: states that invest intentionally in innovation, talent, and infrastructure will Read More
Gov. Appoints Kyle Harwood To State Game Commission
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed Kyle Harwood to the State Game Commission to serve the remainder of retiring District 4 Commissioner Sharon Hickey’s term.
Harwood, an attorney, is an expert on land and water law, and on regulation and policy issues throughout New Mexico. He currently serves on the Legal Specialization Commission of the State Bar of New Mexico.
Harwood is also a member of the Governor’s Water Ambassadors Taskforce and served on the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Water Taskforce from 2003 to 2010.
Harwood holds a Juris Doctor from the Read More
Deb Haaland Rallies In Support Of Land Grant, Acequia Funding At Roundhouse’s Annual Acequia Day
Deb Haaland shows support for Land Grant and Acequia infrastructure at the Roundhouse. Courtesy photo
Deb Haaland Campaign:
SANTA FE — Deb Haaland, candidate for New Mexico governor, rallied in support for Land Grand and Acequia infrastructure funding alongside land grant and acequia community leaders at the Roundhouse. At the event, Haaland announced her support for House Bill 21, the Land Grant-Merced Acequia Infrastructure Act, currently under consideration in the legislature.
Deb Haaland has long been a proponent of the traditional land and water management systems which are Read More
Primary Care Conference Open To Health Care Professionals
HCA News:
The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) invites all primary care clinicians, clinic administrators, health system leaders, and Medicaid stakeholders to attend a one-day conference focused on advancing value-based care and strengthening primary care in New Mexico.
- What: Helping Primary Care Practices Succeed: PCPR VBP Program Winter Conference
- When: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton, 1000 Woodward Place, Albuquerque, NM 87102
- Register Now Through Eventbrite: Helping Primary Care Practices Succeed: PCPR VBP Program Winter Conference
Medical Community Opposes HB 213 Citing Patient Safety, Surgical Standards, And Proper Oversight
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Local medical students, ophthalmology residents, and doctors provided public comments cautioning policymakers that eye surgery is complex, high-risk medical care that requires physician-led training, supervision, and oversight to protect patient safety. Despite references in committee to a stakeholder compromise, no consensus exists among physicians or professional organizations regarding the expansion of laser eye surgery authority in HB 213.
HB 213 was rolled by the House Health and Human Services Committee and will be heard by the committee on Wednesday Read More
State Launches NM CreativeCon 6-Event Series To Boost Creative Economy
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico is investing in its creative economy with a new statewide event series, NM CreativeCon, offering business workshops and networking opportunities to creative professionals across the state.
Hosted by the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Creative Industries Division, NM CreativeCon will bring together creative entrepreneurs and community leaders for a series of full-day events through education, networking, and hands-on learning. Beginning in March 2026, the NM CreativeCon lineup includes five regional events, culminating in a statewide Read More
‘Leftover From A Bygone Era’ … McQueen Proposes New Mexico Legislature Changes
By MARGARET O’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Another year, another effort by Rep. Matthew McQueen, D-Galisteo, to change how the New Mexico Legislature does business.
Sponsored by McQueen, House Joint Resolution 6 proposes amending the state constitution to consolidate the Legislature’s alternating 30- and 60-day sessions into annual 45-day sessions.
The measure also would allow all legislation to be considered in every session, rather than limiting 30-day sessions to budget-related bills or matters that secure approval from the governor.
A similar resolution, also proposed by McQueen, Read More
NMDOT Scam Alert: New Mexico Has No Toll Roads
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE —New Mexico has no toll roads, any message claiming you owe toll fees in our state is 100 percent fraudulent.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) officials emphasize that New Mexico does not operate any toll roads within state boundaries and will never request toll payments from residents or visitors.
Current scam details:
- Scammers are sending urgent messages claiming that “enforcement action” will begin after Feb. 4, 2026. These sophisticated scams attempt to steal personal and financial information by:
- Sending text messages or emails demanding
Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 2, 2026
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The frigid temperatures a week ago got the ice-fishing season started. Eagle Nest Lake State Park hosted its annual Ice-Fishing Derby Saturday (1/31). Cash prizes were awarded for the biggest rainbow trout, biggest northern pike and biggest yellow perch.
The results of the Fishing Derby are not yet available. Check the website for Friends of Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron Canyon State Parks later this week.
Be sure to call 575.377.1594 to check on ice conditions at Eagle Nest Lake. The weather forecast indicates a warming trend so ice Read More
