Serve New Mexico Commission Announces AmeriCorps NM Programs Participating In 2026 MLK Jr. Day Of Service
Serve New Mexico Commission News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Serve New Mexico Commission announces AmeriCorps New Mexico programs participating in the 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, engaging AmeriCorps members and community volunteers in meaningful service projects throughout northern, central and southern New Mexico.
Observed each year on the third Monday in January, Martin Luther King, Jr., Day is a federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage individuals to volunteer their time, talent, and resources to improve their communities. AmeriCorps, a State Read More
NMOGA’s Nonprofit Arm Launches Website To Connect Students With Careers In Oil And Gas
NMOGA News:
SANTA FE — Energizing Our Future New Mexico, the nonprofit arm of the New Mexico Oil & Gas Association (NMOGA), today announced the launch of a new online resource designed to help students explore rewarding careers in the state’s energy sector.
The Student Success Pathways website, available at https://pathways.nmoga.org, provides tools, guidance, and connections for students interested in pursuing opportunities in oil and gas and related fields.
The platform offers:
- Career Pathways: Detailed information on roles within the energy industry, from engineering and
New Mexico Public Health Offices To Close For MLK Day
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — State public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
All New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) offices will reopen as regularly scheduled on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
The NMDOH Helpline, 1-833-SWNURSE (1.833.796.8773) will be available during regular business hours, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.
The Helpline is staffed by nurses for health questions, health care connections and provider support. Read More
NMHED: New Mexico Workforce Development Programs See Rapid Growth In FY25
NMHED News:
- Integrated Education And Training Program Enrollment Grew Nearly 50 Percent In FY25
SANTA FE – New Mexico’s workforce development programs for adults grew significantly statewide in the most recent fiscal year, according to data from the Adult Education Division of the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED).
In Fiscal Year 2025, statewide enrollment in the Integrated Education and (IET) system increased by almost 50 percent over the previous year, with a total of 787 enrollees. Those students earned 487 industry-recognized certificates in high-demand Read More
NMDOT Unveils 2026 ‘Name A Snowplow’ Contest Winners
Courtesy/NMDOT
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is excited to announce the 2026 “Name a Snowplow” contest winners. Drumroll please…
…and the winners are:
- District 1: Chilly Changa, DuckDuckOrangeTruck.
- District 2: Snowtorious, B.I.G. Scoop there it is ♪ ♪ ♪.
- District 3: Cinder-ella, Clarence.
- District 4: A La cinders, Down wit da slikness.
- District 5: Snowbi Wan Kenobi, Nope. School’s On.
- District 6: Saltimus Prime, Betty Whiteout.
“Thank you, New Mexico for another year of the most unique, fun, and New Mexico-inspired names for Read More
Las Cruces School Fair To Spotlight Local K–12 Education Options
NSCAF News:
LAS CRUCES — Parents across New Mexico can learn about all of the different schools available for their kids Saturday, Jan. 31–all in one room. The Las Cruces School fair starts at 11 a.m. at the Mesilla Valley Mall. Representatives from public charter schools, private schools, traditional and magnet schools, and homeschooling resources will be available to talk with families about their school options.
The event, organized by Public Charter Schools of New Mexico in collaboration with the nonprofit National School Choice Awareness Foundation, is timed to coincide with National Read More
Traversing The Mexican Border With Morgan Smith Jan. 22
Morgan Smith
SFWAF News:
For decades the US has attracted migrants from around the world, but especially numerous are those who have crossed, or attempted to cross, the southern border from Mexico.
US immigration policies have fluctuated but as migration increased, laws and their enforcement have tightened making it more difficult for asylum seekers and economic migrants to immigrate to the US through Mexico. Who are these migrants? Where do they come from? Why? Has the migrant flow been stemmed by the Trump administration policies? What are the implications in the US and elsewhere? How does Read More
Rethinking Hewett: Revisiting The Vision And Complicated Legacy Of A New Mexico Icon
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
NMHM News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) and the School for Advanced Research (SAR) invite the public to take a fresh look at one of New Mexico’s most influential and controversial figures from our shared history.
This spring, the two Santa Fe institutions launch Rethinking Hewett, a four-part series exploring the life and legacy of Dr. Edgar Lee Hewett, the archaeologist and educator who helped shape the state’s contemporary cultural identity. Lectures begin Jan. 27, 2026, and continue monthly through April 21, 2026, with hybrid events held at Read More
New Leadership Coming To Northern NM Historic Sites
John Anthony Perrotto
NMHS News:
SANTA FE — New talent is coming to New Mexico Historic Sites’ northern region at Los Luceros in Alcalde, Coronado in Bernalillo, and Jemez in Jemez Springs. John Anthony Perrotto joins Los Luceros Historic Site as site manager on January 20, and Jaimie Adams joins Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites as regional site manager Feb. 2, 2026.
With a passion for archaeology and a drive for exploration, John Anthony Perrotto brings archaeological field experience and leadership to Los Luceros. He joins the site as major restoration of the historic Hacienda is nearing Read More
FBI: Taos Man Sentenced To Life In Prison For Brutal 2019 Double Homicide
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Taos man was sentenced to life in prison for the June 2019 killings of two members of the Taos Pueblo.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Joshua Gonzales, 39, a non-Indian, murdered John Doe 1 and his father, John Doe 2, both enrolled members of the Taos Pueblo, inside John Doe 1’s residence.
The evidence established that Gonzales repeatedly bludgeoned both victims with a wooden table leg, causing catastrophic head injuries and multiple skull fractures. After killing the men, Gonzales dragged their Read More
