New Mexico Supreme Court Celebrates 114th Anniversary
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COURT News:
SANTA FE — The public is invited to attend a ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 8, to commemorate the 114th anniversary of the establishment of New Mexico’s highest court.
Justice Michael E. Vigil will speak about the history of the Court and its building during an event starting at 1 p.m. in the Supreme Court courtroom. Click here for a live stream of the event.
Jan. 10 is Supreme Court of New Mexico Day — the anniversary of when the first state Supreme Court justices took their oaths of office in 1912. New Mexico became the 47th state four days earlier, and the Territorial Supreme Read More
Possible Measles Exposure Linked To Travel In Albuquerque
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — A traveler from South Carolina who was diagnosed with measles spent a night in Albuquerque, leading to potential measles exposure in that area.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the traveler stayed at the Quality Inn, 450 Paisano St. NE, from 11:45 p.m. Dec. 28, 2025, through 7 a.m. Dec. 29, 2025.
“This situation reminds us there continue to be active measles cases across the United States,” Dr. Miranda Durham, NMDOH Chief Medical Officer said. “The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine remains the best protection against measles.”
If you were Read More
Jim Ellison Enters Race For Governor Of New Mexico
Jim Ellison, Jr.
ALBUQUERQUE – James “Jim” F. Ellison, Jr., a former Commissioner of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC), announced this morning his campaign for Governor of New Mexico.
In a statement announcing his candidacy, Ellison highlighted that policies under current Democratic leadership have set the stage for a dramatic increase in electric rates, and articulated his vision for a New Mexico that prioritizes affordability for its citizens and moves the economy forward.
“Over the next 10 years, electric rates will double or triple if our state continues Read More
Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, State Dignitaries Celebrate Rural Student Broadband Connections In Silver City
OBAE News:
SILVER CITY — Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, state dignitaries, TWN Communications, Silver Consolidated Schools and the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) will take part in a ribbon cutting ceremony at Silver High School at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 7 to launch hundreds of broadband connections that will provide high-speed internet to rural students.
TWN Communications is hosting the event after OBAE awarded the company $1.5 million through its Student Connect grant program to build fixed wireless service for nearly 500 students in the Silver Consolidated Schools Read More
Effective Citizen Advocacy Workshop At Legislature Jan. 10
LWV News:
Effective Citizen Advocacy workshop at the Legislature from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.
Learn tips from legislators and an experienced lobbyist about how to interact with legislators, speak at hearings and advocate for your cause.
Speakers:
Senator Natalie Figueroa (D-Bernalillo) – Senate Education, Senate Tax, Business & Transportation
Representative Rebecca Dow (R-Doña Ana, Sierra & Socorro) — House Appropriations & Finance, House Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements, House Printing & Supplies
Linda Siegle Read More
Artists Capture ‘Soul Of Route 66’ In Mural Design Exhibit At Governor’s Gallery
NMDCA News:
The New Mexico History Museum presents “Mother Road: Route 66 in New Mexico,” an exhibition at the Governor’s Gallery inside the New Mexico State Capitol.
In July 2025, the History Museum hosted an open call for artists to design and paint a mural in the museum’s lobby commemorating the centennial founding of Route 66. Five artists from nearly two hundred submissions were invited to create concept artwork for the mural. In the exhibition, “Mother Road: Route 66 in New Mexico,” large-scale mural mock-up designs created by the five finalists will be on display at the Governor’s Gallery. Read More
State HCA Announces $1 Million In Grant Funding Available To Strengthen New Mexico’s Primary Care Workforce
HCA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s primary care providers are encouraged to apply for grant funding to establish or expand residency programs and support primary care provider workforce.
The Health Care Authority (HCA) will award $1 million in funding beginning July 1, 2026. Allocations will depend upon the number of applications received, funding requested and availability of funds.
This Graduate Medical Education (GME) grant funding was allocated by the 2025 New Mexico Legislature in House Bill 480.
Grant applications open at 8 a.m., Jan. 2, 2026, and will be posted on the HCA GME Grant Read More
RPLA Announces Pre-primary Convention For Jan. 24, 2026
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
Please mark your calendars for our Pre-Primary Convention at 9 a.m. Jan. 24, 2026, at Fuller Lodge. We will elect nine delegates from Los Alamos to participate in the Republican Party of New Mexico’s State Preprimary Convention. This will be held on March 7, 2026 in Ruidoso, and our delegates will have an opportunity to hear from and vote on statewide candidates for this year’s election.
As of today, we have one candidate for Congressional District 3, NM House Representative Martin Zamora, on our agenda for Jan. 24. All candidates Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Jan. 5, 2026
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Happy New Year!
Rainbow trout were not stocked anywhere last week in Northern New Mexico. All the stocking activity took place in Southern New Mexico. Even Tingley Beach and the Albuquerque area drains were not stocked.
The weather has been too warm and the ice-fishing season is off to a slow start. With the exception of Hopewell Lake, no New Mexico lakes or state parks are open for ice fishing. Fenton Lake was starting to freeze, but what ice there was is melting and there is plenty of open water. Some much colder air is forecast for the coming Read More
LWV & AAUW To Present 2026 Legislative Preview Thursday Jan. 8 In Fuller Lodge
By Becky (Rebecca) Shankland
Communications Director
League of Women Voters of Los Alamos
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) and the American Association of University Women (AAUW) invite the community to the 2026 Legislative Preview 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 in Fuller Lodge. Join us ahead of the preview at 6:30 p.m. for snacks and conversation.
Our legislators—Representative Christine Chandler and Senators Leo Jaramillo and Roberto Gonzales—will share their views on the upcoming session. In addition, Kristina Fisher, Associate Director at Think New Mexico, will discuss Read More
