NMDWS To Mail UI Claimant 1099 Forms By Jan. 31
New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions. Courtesy/NMDWS
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) will mail all IRS 1099-G forms by Jan. 31 to individuals who received unemployment insurance benefits in 2025.
The 1099-G tax form reports the total amount of benefits paid to recipients during the year. Unemployment insurance benefits are taxable income and must be included in a 2025 tax filing.
The department urges claimants to view and verify their mailing address by logging into the Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (https://www.jobs.state.nm.us Read More
New Mexico Accelerates Business Expansion With Site Readiness Program
EDD News:
SANTA FE — Less than a year after the Site Readiness Act became law, the New Mexico Economic Development Department has evaluated 47 development sites statewide, launched a public site readiness map and established a new board to certify sites for business expansion.
Following the passage of SB 169 (Site Readiness) and SB 170 (Utility Pre-deployment) during the 2025 legislative session, EDD moved quickly to put the framework into action. The program focuses on preparing land for development by identifying infrastructure needs, utility access and site conditions that support Read More
Saint Job Of Pochaiv Orthodox Church’s 2025 Cookie Box Sale: Sweet Support For Humanitarian Aid In Ukraine
Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Each December, the aroma of freshly baked cookies fills the halls of Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church in Los Alamos, marking the arrival of a cherished tradition: the annual holiday cookie box sale. In 2025, this event once again brought together the talents and generosity of our church members and the Los Alamos community.
Community Effort and Tradition
The cookie box sale is more than just a fundraiser; it is a celebration of community spirit and teamwork. Volunteers gathered in the church to bake and package an impressive variety of homemade cookies and Read More
EMNRD To Host Public Forums On State’s First Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is launching a series of public forums to gather ideas for developing the state’s first Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy.
The seven forums will be held at various locations across the state. Each individual forum will focus on how that specific region can contribute to, and benefit from, New Mexico’s transition a clean energy economy. The first forum is scheduled for Jan. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon at New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs.
“These public policy forums are a transparent way to get New Mexicans Read More
Gubernatorial Candidate Bregman On Legislative Session
Sam Bregman
By SAM BREGMAN
Gubernatorial Candidate
New Mexico
As the Governor and Legislature prepare for New Mexico’s annual legislative session, their two priorities should be clear: protecting New Mexicans from the consequences of the Trump Administration’s policies and safeguarding the health, education, and public safety of every child and family in our state.
The Governor and Legislature took important action by passing emergency funding to address federal healthcare cuts enacted by Trump and the GOP. They also passed free universal child care, easing financial pressure on thousands
State Broadband Projects To Connect 4,000 Rural Student Households And Other Locations In New Mexico
STATE News:
LOS LUNAS — State leaders gathered in Los Lunas Monday to celebrate six broadband projects that will connect more than 4,000 homes, businesses and other locations in Valencia and Socorro counties.
The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE), Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, Sen. Angel Charley, Resound Networks, and state and local officials marked the milestone at Valencia High School after OBAE awarded Resound Networks $12.8 million through six state grants. Those broadband projects will connect 4,093 homes, businesses, farms and community anchor institutions. Read More
Moody’s Upgrades New Mexico To One Of Nation’s Highest Bond Rated States
Finance Cabinet Secretary Wayne Propst
From the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration:
SANTA FE — In clear affirmation of New Mexico’s fiscal discipline and leadership, Moody’s Ratings has upgraded the state’s issuer rating to Aa1 from Aa2, placing New Mexico among the top-tier rated states in the country.
“This upgrade is the result of years of smart, disciplined budgeting and strategic investments that benefit every New Mexican,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said.
Moody’s cited New Mexico’s disciplined fiscal management and well-established governance practices, noting Read More
Leaders To Convene In Washington For ‘State Of America’s Counties Summit Jan. 14
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) and the National Council of County Association Executives (NCCAE) will host a policy summit Jan. 14 on the state of America’s counties. The summit will include a state of the counties address from NACo President and Wise County, Texas Judge J.D. Clark, as well as exploration of new data on county leadership and a series of policy panel discussions.
The data review will include key takeaways from a recent NACo member survey, in cluding identifying top issues for counties and breaking down geographic patterns. Read More
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo: Popejoy Hall Feb. 14
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. Courtesy photo
POPEJOY News:
ALBUQUERQUE — This Valentine’s Day, celebrate love, laughter, and the art of ballet with Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, performing at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14, at Popejoy Hall.
Known worldwide as “the Trocks”, the acclaimed all-male comic ballet company delivers an evening of equal parts technical brilliance and joyful parody.
Founded in 1974, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo has earned international acclaim for its affectionate sendups of classical ballet, performed en pointe and en travesti (in drag) Read More
Luján, Wyden, Markey Urge Apple And Google To Remove X And Grok From App Stores Following Grok Generating Illegal Sexual Images At Scale
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In Case You Missed It: In response to X Corp’s Grok AI tool being used to generate nonconsensual sexualized images of women and children at scale in recent days, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) urged Apple and Google to immediately remove the X and Grok apps from their app stores until the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Elon Musk, addresses these disturbing and likely illegal activities.
NBC News: In an open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Sens. Ron Wyden of Oregon, Ed Markey of Read More
