Deb Haaland Issues Statement On Protecting New Mexicans From Potential ICE Violence, Ensuring Local Law Enforcement Can Focus On Protecting Against Violent Crime
Deb Haaland
From the Deb Haaland for Governor Campaign:
ALBUQUERQUE – Deb Haaland released the following statement to protect New Mexicans following ICE shooting an unarmed civilian in Minnesota:
“The violence over the last few days due to ICE only adds to the fear that communities have experienced since President Trump entered the White House. A woman is dead, a 6-year-old and his siblings are without a mom on top of the thousands of children who have lost their parents during these dark days in our country. This overreach isn’t isolated – it happened in Portland just yesterday and in black and Read More
Los Alamos Public School Facilities Department Receives Ben Lujan Maintenance Team Award
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools Facilities Department gather after receiving the 2025 Ben Lujan Maintenance Team Award. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS Director of Facilities/Operations Tommy Castillo, center, with Facilities Secretary Amber Miera and Custodial Supervisor Herman Salazar with their Facilities Master Certificate from CES/PSFA. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) announces that the LAPS maintenance team has been honored with the Ben Lujan Maintenance Team Award for 2025.
“We are honored to receive this award recognizing our department’s dedication, Read More
GreenPower Motor Company Chooses New Mexico For Advanced EV Manufacturing Facility
EDD News:
SANTA FE — Electric vehicle manufacturer GreenPower Motor Company (NASDAQ: GP) announced they have reached an agreement with the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) to establish operations in Santa Teresa, NM.
Internationally headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with current operational facilities in southern California and West Virginia, GreenPower is a leading manufacturer and distributor of all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space, and school bus sector. Read More
Hot Tip: Ashes To Ashes
State of New Mexico News:
New Mexicans know: There’s nothing quite like coming home to cozy up in front of the fire. Whether wood stove or kiva fireplace, whether for a one-night flame or cooking dinner every evening, fires are winter tradition from Cloudcroft to Cimarron.
This winter has brought record-breaking early season warmth, but cold days are coming, meaning it’s time to crank up the heat at home.
Fire doesn’t end when flames die down:
- You have to dispose of wood ash safely, too. Tossing ash over the porch railing won’t cut it — even “cold” ashes retain enough heat to ignite flammable materials.
Latest Update On Federal Funding For Childcare Assistance
ECECD News:
On Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, after close of business, the federal Office of Child Care sent states updated guidance about monthly reporting requirements under the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). Please see ACF – Office of Child Care Bulletin.
The guidance asks for some additional details in monthly reports to the federal government. This information is already part of what Early Childhood Education & Care Department (ECECD) submits, so there will be no disruption to Child Care Assistance payments. Providers will not need to submit any new paperwork or information Read More
FBI: Reward For Information Regarding Bank Robbery On Albuquerque’s West Side
Image of suspect. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who robbed the Bank of America at 2601 Coors Blvd NW, at approximately 11:25 a.m., Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.
Suspect description:
- Race: White
- Age: approximately 60-70 years old
- Eyes: Blue
- Clothing: Yellow construction vest, a black hoodie with the hood up and maroon sleeves, a blue surgical mask, and blue jeans.
The suspect entered the bank, implied he had a bomb, and demanded cash from a teller who handed over an undisclosed amount of money to the robber.
The FBI is Read More
Rethinking Hewett: Revisiting The Vision And Complicated Legacy Of A New Mexico Icon Dr. Edgar Lee Hewett
Edgar L. Hewett at Salinas Pueblo National Monument, New Mexico. Edgar L. Hewett Collection, PAAC.056.0334. NMHM. Courtesy/NMHM
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. Read More
Pile Burns Begin Friday In Valles Caldera National Preserve
Pile burns in December 2025 on San Antonio Mountain. Photo by Jason Thivener/NPS
VCNP News:
With the recent snowfall, the National Park Service will ignite burn piles starting Friday, Jan. 9, on the Cerro Pinon Unit of Valles Caldera National Preserve. Smoke will be visible from the unit, located on the north side of Valle Grande.
Burning activities will continue throughout the winter months as weather and fuel conditions allow, and ignitions will occur only when adequate snow cover or moisture is present to ensure safe and effective operations.
These prescribed pile burns are designed to Read More
Lights, Camera, Ag-tion! New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum Rolls Out Its Inaugural Short Film Contest Jan. 14
NMDCA News:
LAS CRUCES — Filmmakers are invited to create short films rooted in agriculture, ranching, and rural heritage for the New Mexico Heritage Short Film Contest in collaboration with the Las Cruces International Film Festival (LCIFF).
“This short film contest is truly important because it preserves and elevates stories of agriculture, ranching, and rural heritage through film, ensuring these lived experiences remain visible and relevant to future generations,” Eric Kirker, contest director and New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum (NMFRHM) Exhibit Designer, said. Read More
Heinrich Announces 2025 Nominees To The United States Service Academies
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced his nominees to the United States Service Academies. A nomination is required to attend the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination. Being nominated is a significant honor. The application process is rigorous, and only the most qualified and meritorious candidates receive a nomination.
“Our nation’s service academies offer Read More
