NNSA Renews University Consortium Grant For Research & Development Into Nuclear Science, Engineering, Security
NNSA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) announced a $25 million grant to a University of California, Berkeley-led consortium of nine universities and six National Laboratories for research and development (R&D) in nuclear science, engineering, and security.
This long-term investment will support the consortium at $5 million per year for five years. The grant, awarded for the fourth time to a UC-Berkeley-led consortium, follows the announcement of a funding opportunity issued in November 2024.
The mission Read More
Sen. Leo Jaramillo Shares Holiday Wishes For Community
‘Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a hopeful New Year ahead! Grateful for our communities, our traditions, and the spirit that connects us all. Happy Holidays!’ –Sen. Leo Jaramillo Read More
Fraudulent Phone Calls Regarding Arrest Warrants Continue To Surface In District Of New Mexico
U.S. COURTS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The United States District Court for the District of New Mexico has recently been notified of individuals being targeted in a court-related scam.
The targets have been told that a warrant for their arrest has been or will be issued by a federal judge regarding their failure to respond to a subpoena or appear in court. The scammer may ask for personal identifiers and may request an email address to which they will send a falsified warrant.
The scammer will then ask for immediate payment of fines with the assurance this will resolve the warrant. The scammers may use the Read More
FBI: Texas Man Pleads Guilty To COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Scheme In New Mexico
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Texas man pleaded guilty to federal charges after admitting he fraudulently filed unemployment insurance claims in New Mexico using stolen identities to obtain federally funded COVID-19 relief benefits.
According to court documents, from July 2020 through February 2021, Marc Long, 46, devised and carried out a scheme to defraud the United States and financial institutions by submitting fraudulent unemployment insurance claims funded by federal COVID 19 relief programs. While residing in Texas, Long used the names and personally identifiable information Read More
Calling All Birders: Join Dept. Of Wildlife’s 2026 New Mexico Birding Big Year Contest
NMDGF News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish invites birders statewide to participate in the 2026 Birding Big Year Contest, a friendly competition to identify as many bird species as possible in New Mexico between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31.
“New Mexico has the fourth-highest bird diversity, in terms of overall species, in the nation,” Curt Coffman, Assistant Chief of Education, said of the contest. “Bird watching has become very popular and is a great way to introduce people to the incredible natural areas found throughout New Mexico. We hope to see a wide variety Read More
State Approves $1.7M In Training Funds For 67 Jobs
Headquartered in Los Alamos, UbiQD commercializes technology licensed from top research institutions — including Los Alamos National Laboratory, MIT, and leading universities. Courtesy photo
EDD News:
SANTA FE — Seven companies have been awarded funding to reimburse training costs for 67 New Mexicans through $1.7 million in Job Training Incentive Program grants awarded in December.
The Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) is a state program designed to boost economic development and job growth by offsetting training costs for new hires.
This year, JTIP awarded more than $19 million Read More
Governor Releases FY27 Executive Budget Recommendation
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today released a fiscal year 2027 executive budget recommendation that deploys $11.3 billion to protect New Mexico against federal spending cuts and to fully invest in universal childcare while maintaining the state’s historically strong financial position.
The budget recommendation includes $11.33 billion in recurring spending—a 4.6% increase over current year spending. The recommendation keeps reserves strong at 30%, totaling $3.4 billion.
“This budget reflects seven years of disciplined investment Read More
Santa Fe Opera Names Apprentice Singers For 2026 Season
Apprentice Singer and soprano Malone Blaich perform in the Apprentice Scenes. Photo by Tira Howard for the Santa Fe Opera
SFO News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera is pleased to announce the 45 members of the 2026 Apprentice Program for Singers.
The roster features promising international vocalists from the USA, Belarus, China, South Korea and Wales, highlighting the global relevance of the program. The class of 2026 was selected from a pool of more than 1,000 applicants by Program Director Chandler Johnson, Chief Artistic Advisor David Lomelí and Chorus Director Susanne Sheston through a competitive Read More
Deb Haaland Campaign Touts Community-Centered Solutions At Climate And Health Candidate Forum
Deb Haaland
From the Deb Haaland for Governor Campaign:
ALBUQUERQUE – On behalf of Deb Haaland, who is running for governor, Demis Foster, the Chief Executive Officer of Conservation Voters of New Mexico (CVNM), on Dec. 4, discussed Haaland’s plans for climate and public health at a community town hall in Albuquerque. The event, hosted by Healthy Climate New Mexico, focused on solutions that candidates would invest in if elected to office.
Haaland’s experience as a working mother, a member of Laguna Pueblo, former Member of Congress, and Secretary of the Department of the Interior has shaped Read More
Governor Awards $20 Million To Expand Rural Primary Care
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Thirty-two rural health care organizations will share $20 million in Rural Health Care Delivery Fund awards to expand primary care services across New Mexico.
The fiscal year 2026 awards support projects that strengthen local health care capacity and improve access to coordinated, person-centered care in underserved areas—from tribal communities in Cibola County to frontier clinics in Catron County.
“We created this fund because rural health care providers were struggling to keep their doors open, let alone expand,” Lujan Grisham said. “These awards will help Read More
