We Are HAMming It Up At New Mexico Museum Of Space History In Alamogordo
Courtesy/NASA
NMMSH News:
ALAMOGORDO — America’s Astro chimp, HAM, and his fellow primate pilots are being remembered for their contributions to the US Space Race during Science Saturday, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Jan. 31, 2026, at the NM Museum of Space History (NMMSH).
HAM was launched 157 miles into space Jan. 31, 1961, paving the way for American Alan Shepard’s flight May 5, 1961, as well as Yuri Gagarin’s flight one month earlier.
To commemorate the accomplishment, NMMSH is partnering with the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce for HAM Day at the New Horizons Dome Theater & Planetarium. Read More
Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Redirect ICE Funding To Help New Mexico Law Enforcement Keep Communities Safe
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, joined 5 Senate Democrats to introduce the PUBLIC SAFETY Act, legislation that will redirect almost $75 billion from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and send it instead to local law enforcement to help keep communities safe in New Mexico and nationwide.
“New Mexicans deserve to be safe in their communities. And there’s a lot of ways we can deliver on that by solving real crimes and holding violent criminals accountable. That’s the work our local law enforcement Read More
Advocacy Groups Urge NM Lawmakers To Expand Protections For Immigrants
SUPU News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In these times of terrifying mass deportations and raids across the nation, increased ICE enforcement in New Mexico, and violent, military-like tactics wielded against immigrants and activists by masked federal agents, including the recent shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis, several New Mexico immigrants’ rights groups are banding together to urge Governor Lujan Grisham to include expanded protections for immigrant communities on her call at the 2026 legislative session and the Legislature to pass strong safety measures and opportunities for immigrant Read More
OSM Invites Public Comment On Environmental Impact Statement For No Name Area Permit, Navajo Mine
A dragline exposes coal at the Navajo Mine complex, Navajo Nation, Farmington, New Mexico. Courtesy/Navajo Transitional Energy Company
OSM News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thursday, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM) announced it will initiate a public scoping period and prepare a draft environmental impact statement (EIS) for a permit for the No Name area within the existing Navajo Mine Lease 14-20-603-2505. Comments and information received during the scoping period will inform the scope and alternatives to be analyzed in the draft EIS. Comments are due by Feb. Read More
Economic Development Department Seeks Input On $40M Research, Development, & Deployment Fund
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Technology and Innovation Office is inviting stakeholders to help shape a new $40 million fund designed to support early-stage innovation and commercialization across the state.
The Research, Development and Deployment (RD&D) Fund, newly created by legislation in the 2025 state legislative session, aims at catalyzing innovation, economic growth and job creation by providing early-stage capital to emerging technologies, start-up businesses and research initiatives that align with the state’s economic Read More
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Secures $3.7M In Federal Funding To Protect New Mexico’s Children, Improve Road Safety
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced that he had secured federal grants totaling $3.7 million from the Department of Justice for the New Mexico Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Department of Transportation to improve road safety in Albuquerque, Ramah, and Truth or Consequences.
“Communities across New Mexico deserve peace of mind. These grants will have a real impact on our citizens’ safety,” Vasquez said. “I’m working to keep our children safe both on the web and on our roads.”
Specifically, the federal investments Rep. Vasquez Read More
Luján Delivers Nearly $982 Million For Vital New Mexico Projects In Senate-Passed Appropriations Bills
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced nearly $982 million in federal funding secured for New Mexico in the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Energy and Water Development; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; and Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bills.
In the appropriations bills now headed to the President’s desk, Luján successfully secured $981,926,000 for 29 critical New Mexico projects.
- In the FY26 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill, Luján secured $951,248,000 for New Mexico
More Than 260 Artworks Beautify Public Buildings Throughout New Mexico
Jamie Spinello’s aluminum sculpture, Allochory, was installed at the City of Las Cruces’ City Hall Building in 2025 through the Art in Public Places program. A tan stucco building that says City of Las Cruces City Hall with trees, four flags, pathways, and a round abstract aluminum scultpure in front. The sky is blue and cloudy. Image courtesy of New Mexico Arts
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — Art is in New Mexico’s DNA, and New Mexico Arts, the state’s federally authorized state arts agency, is busy working year-round to support public art for New Mexicans. Through the Art in Public Places Program, Read More
County Offices To Close Jan. 19 In Observance Of MLK Day
COUNTY News:
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Los Alamos County government offices and services will join other federal, state, and local governments and close on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.
The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit service, and the Environmental Services division are closed on Monday.
In addition, the following facilities will close or have modified hours:
- White Rock and Mesa libraries – Open 1 p.m. To 5 p.m.
- Aquatic Center – Open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Los Alamos County Ice Rink – Open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Golf Course and Golf Shop – Closed
Utilities will be closed Read More
LAPS Staff Participate In Inclusive Practices Training
Los Alamos High School teachers Alaina Agnew and Tianmei Seet participated in the Inclusive Practices training. Courtesy/LAPS
PCG representatives Rob Frantum-Allen and Tamara Hall facilitated the Inclusive Practices training for LAPS staff. Courtesy/LAPS
Barranca Mesa Elementary School Teacher Secilli Keeler, said, ‘It was amazing to be a part of a professional development that brings true inclusive practices to the forefront of every educator at LAPS.’ Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Twenty-seven Los Alamos Public Schools teachers, principals, instructional coaches and special education Read More
