NM Department Of Cultural Affairs Seek Proposals For National Hispanic Cultural Center Restaurant Space
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NMDCA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs is seeking proposals from experienced restauranteurs to operate a nearly 2,000 square foot space on the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Albuquerque campus. Proposals can be for any type of food and drink enterprise, such as an ice cream shop, bakery, coffee house, or specialty foods.
The facility is an existing 1,970-square-foot small restaurant space with a commercial kitchen in the Center’s Pete V. Domenici Education Building. The street-facing space includes all commercial kitchen equipment, Read More
Gabe Vasquez Takes Action To Stop Cartel Drone Threats At U.S.-Mexico Border
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez
DCCC News:
As a first-generation Mexican American who was raised on both sides of the border and now represents 180 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border, Congressman Gabe Vasquez is leading the way for commonsense action on border security and immigration reform.
To better address the safety of border communities, Vasquez is demanding urgent federal coordination from the Departments of Defense, Justice, Homeland Security, and the Federal Aviation Administration to counter cartels’ use of drones to surveil law enforcement, coordinate smuggling operations, and threaten Read More
Friends Of History Premieres New Mexico History & Heritage Lecture Series For 2026
FOH News:
SANTA FE — Friends of History relaunches its public lectures in 2026 as the New Mexico History & Heritage Lectures, a bimonthly in-person series at the New Mexico History Museum. Every other month beginning in February, the museum’s auditorium will host a guest speaker exploring an event, place, individual or community that has shaped New Mexico. A moderated conversation with audience members follows.
The 2026 New Mexico History & Heritage Lectures are being inaugurated at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4 with an illustrated talk on Rio Grande Weaving by Irvin Trujillo, a seventh-generation Read More
Luján, Cortez Masto, Grassley, Push To Protect Americans’ Personal Information From China, Other Foreign Adversaries
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) reintroduced the Internet Application Integrity and Disclosure (App ID) Act to help protect Americans online. This legislation would require operators of websites and mobile applications to disclose if their applications have been developed, are controlled, or store data within adversarial countries, such as China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran.
“The internet plays an essential role in our daily lives, and with its rapid growth comes a responsibility Read More
New Mexico Unemployment Rate: 4.2% In November 2025
NMDWS News:
New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in November, down from 4.4 percent the previous year. The national unemployment rate in November was 4.6 percent, up from 4.2 percent in November 2024.
The October 2025 unemployment rates for the U.S. and New Mexico are unavailable due to the 2025 lapse in Federal appropriations.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 11,600 jobs, or 1.3 percent, between November 2024 and November 2025. The majority of gains came from the private sector. The private sector was up 7,700 jobs, or 1.1 percent, while the Read More
January Is Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month
NMHCA News:
SANTA FE — As New Mexico observes Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month in January, the state is highlighting continued declines in overdose and suicide deaths, alongside ongoing efforts to expand access to treatment, prevention, and crisis response services.
“January is a time of renewal, and it’s also a reminder that healing can begin at any moment,” said Nick Boukas, behavioral health services division director at the New Mexico Health Care Authority. “We want every person to know that treatment works, support is available, and recovery is not only possible, but also happening Read More
Wanted By FBI: Bonifacio Francisco Silva
FBI News:
The FBI-Albuquerque Office is seeking information from the public. Bonifacio Francisco Silva is wanted for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of a male victim that took place on the Pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico, on Jan. 9, 2026.
On Jan. 10, 2026, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Silva in the United States District Court, District of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, after he was charged with Second Degree Murder, and Discharging a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence.
Silva has ties to Bosque Farms, New Mexico, and Hillsboro, Oregon.
If you have any Read More
Permian Strategic Partnership And Philanthropic Partners Launch Infant Tele-Audiology Clinics In Artesia And Hobbs
HEALTHCARE News:
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) today announced the expansion of access to critical early hearing detection and intervention services for infants and families across Southeast New Mexico. Two new infant tele-audiology clinics, located in Artesia and Hobbs, will be operated by the New Mexico School for the Deaf (NMSD).
The Hobbs clinic is supported through a partnership between the JF Maddox Foundation and the PSP, while the Artesia clinic is funded by the PSP in collaboration with the Written in Red Foundation, John A. Yates & Charlotte G. Yates Legacy Foundation Read More
Route 66 Centennial Passport Spotlights Businesses In Ten New Mexico MainStreet Districts
EDD News:
SANTA FE — Ten New Mexico MainStreet districts along the iconic Route 66 highway invite travelers to visit local businesses and collect stickers as part of the Route 66 Centennial Passport program.
Throughout 2026, visitors can collect all ten stickers in their passport rack card from Gallup to Tucumcari as a memorable keepsake during the historic Centennial celebration.
“New Mexico’s iconic stretch of Route 66 is home to many welcoming small businesses,” said Cabinet Secretary Rob Black of the New Mexico Economic Development Department. “We invite all travelers, international Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Jan. 10, 2026
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The stocking of rainbow trout resumed this past week in Northern New Mexico. Catchable-size rainbow trout were stocked at many locations. Check in the fishing reports to see how many and when trout were stocked. If they were not stocked let week, the most recent stocking will be included. There was some very cold weather over the weekend, Below-zero temperatures were recorded at some locations. This could help get the ice-fishing season going. Be sure to call ahead to check on ice conditions.
Small streams at higher elevations are starting Read More
