Heinrich Delivers Floor Speech On Future Of Permitting Reform Of Clean Energy Projects
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, speaks on the Senate floor about the future of permitting reform, Jan. 7, 2026. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor on how the Trump administration’s actions to cancel and stall energy projects are killing jobs, skyrocketing electric bills, and threatening permitting reform.
The speech comes as Donald Trump Read More
Advanced Space Awarded Phase II Contract For Space Debris Tracking With IARPA
ADVANCED SPACE News:
WESTMINSTER — Advanced Space, with partners Orion Space Solutions and ExoAnalytic Solutions, was recently awarded a Phase II contract with the IARPA Space Debris Identification and Tracking (SINTRA) program to continue the development of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) and other novel approaches for the detection, tracking, and characterization of currently non-trackable space debris in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO). During Phase I, Advanced Space and partners found compelling evidence for using unique phenomena to Read More
Nominations Now Open For 2026 Governor’s Awards For Excellence In The Arts
NMDCA News:
New Mexico Arts is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts.
New Mexico’s vibrant arts scene will be showcased by the New Mexico Arts Commission and the New Mexico Arts Division, who are seeking nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts.
Nominations are open through 5 p.m., Feb. 23, 2026. It’s easy to nominate individuals and arts organizations in New Mexico using an online form. Self-nominations and nominations by immediate family or members of the same household will not be accepted. Selected nominees Read More
Breaking Bad Habits Campaign Removes 10.5 Million Pounds Of Litter From Communities Across State
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — More than 19,000 volunteers removed over 10.5 million pounds of litter from communities across New Mexico through the state’s Breaking Bad Habits campaign in 2025.
The statewide litter prevention program—based on the hit TV series “Breaking Bad”—coordinated 250 cleanup events with 190 local organizations including the Albuquerque and Santa Fe Citizens’ Councils, Imagine ABQ, Trash Pandas Community Cleanup, Santa Fe Public Schools and Clean and Beautiful, Que Linda and RAID grantees.
“New Mexicans showed up—more than 19,000 volunteers rolled Read More
Former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson Appointed To Senate District 33
Rex Wilson
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson to represent Senate District 33, filling the seat left vacant last month by the resignation of Nicholas Paul.
A Republican from Ancho, Wilson served as a Lincoln County commissioner from 1997 to 2003. He is a rancher and former southern region director for Presbyterian Medical Services, where he oversaw programs in Chaves, Lincoln and Otero counties. The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association named Wilson its 2017 Cattleman of the Year.
Paul, a Republican from Alamogordo, Read More
Op-Ed: Present Scale Of Electrification Unprecedented
By RICK NEBEL
Los Alamos
This letter is a comment on two of the op-ed pieces that appeared in last week’s Los Alamos Daily Post: Robert Gibson’s article (link) and Paul Gessing’s article (link). Mr. Gibson pointed out that electrification is nothing new. However, the present scale of it is unprecedented. Mr. Gessing pointed this out in his article. He congratulated the governor for getting commitments to bring 3 new AI data centers to New Mexico.
The interesting part is that just 1 of those data centers consumes about 7 GW. I don’t have firm numbers on this, but the present total consumption Read More
Scenes Of Peaceful Protest Organized Primarily With The Message To ‘Keep ICE Out’ Of Los Alamos
The scene today of a peaceful protest organized primarily with the message to ‘keep ICE out’ of Los Alamos, which drew some 130 people to Ashley Pond Park and along Trinity Drive. Photo by Judy McKenzie
Another scene of the protest today primarily expressing anti-ICE sentiments along Trinity Drive. Photo by Judy McKenzie
Another scene of the protest today primarily expressing anti-ICE sentiments along Trinity Drive. Photo by Judy McKenzie
Another scene of the protest today primarily expressing anti-ICE sentiments along Trinity Drive. Photo by Judy McKenzie
Another scene of the protest Read More
State Distributes $820,000 To Help New Mexico Homeless Residents Stay Safe And Warm This Winter
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Office of Housing has distributed more than $820,000 to shelters and service providers statewide to help people experiencing homelessness stay safe and warm this winter.
“Cold weather can be dangerous for people without stable housing across our state,” said New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair. “By distributing funding for winter readiness, we are helping service providers expand capacity to ensure people not only have access to warmth and safety but also connect to essential services that can help Read More
Unauthorized Drone Flights Prohibited In Los Alamos National Laboratory Restricted Airspace – Including Additional No Drone Zone
Map of FAA restricted airspace above Los Alamos National Laboratory (R-5101) and additional No Drone Zone (in red). Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Since 2018, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), in collaboration with the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has operated a system to counter all unauthorized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) over its restricted airspace and an additional FAA designated “No Drone Zone”.
Recent unauthorized drone flights have been detected in this restricted airspace. The popularity of drones and Read More
Connect New Mexico Landmark Broadband Infrastructure Pilot Program Is Completed
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) has announced that a landmark broadband infrastructure project in a remote subdivision in Chaves County is complete, providing high-speed internet to 52 rural homes in the Cherry Decker subdivision near the community of Hagerman.
With the project completed, these residents can now sign up for high-speed internet service.
The Chaves County project is OBAE’s first grant project to reach 100 percent completion and the first Connect New Mexico Pilot Program project funded through the federal American Rescue Plan Read More
