Yvette Herrell Takes Senior Role In Trump Administration
Former U.S. House Rep. Yvette Herrell
RPNM News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former U.S. House Rep. Yvette Herrell was confirmed Thursday night as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional Affairs, giving her a senior role in the Trump Administration. The U.S. Senate approved her nomination in a 53–43 vote as part of a late push that cleared about 100 nominees.
“We are thrilled for Yvette and cannot wait to see her serve in the Trump Administration,” Republican Party of New Mexico Chairwoman Amy Barela said. “President Trump’s second term has been filled with unprecedented accomplishments Read More
NPS Invites Public Comment On Bandelier’s Fire Management Plan Environmental Assessment
Pile burning off Highway 4 in Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/K. Honig/NPS, 2003
NPS News:
The National Park Service seeks public input on the Fire Management Plan Environmental Assessment for Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico.
Bandelier’s Fire Management Plan will outline strategies to protect the public, surrounding communities, and critical infrastructure; reduce wildfire risk; conserve natural and cultural resources; preserve ecosystem processes; and ensure responsible stewardship of the park’s diverse landscapes.
The Environmental Assessment evaluates Read More
FBI: Taos Pueblo Man Charged For Hatchet Assault
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Taos Pueblo man has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly attacking another man with hatchets.
According to court documents, Aug. 6, 2025, Joe Daniel Gomez, 49, an enrolled member of the Taos Pueblo, allegedly assaulted John Doe with two hatchets, which caused Doe to suffer serious bodily injury.
Gomez is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury. He will remain in a halfway house pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled. If convicted, Gomez faces up to 10 years in prison.
Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Holiday District Office Hours And Dates For Annual Christmas Tree Sink Dec. 27-Jan. 16
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 25, and Thursday, Jan. 1, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays. Please note that some district offices may have different hours during the holiday season. We recommend contacting us before purchasing a permit or pass.
Holiday District Office Schedule:
Jemez/Cuba Ranger District
- The Cuba District Office will be closed Dec. 24-26.
- The Jemez District Office will be closed Dec. 24-26.
Española/Coyote Ranger District
- The Española Ranger District Office is closed Monday and
Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your Holiday Spirit
NMRLD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Securities Division warns New Mexicans about new, sophisticated schemes bad actors are using to steal money from investors.
Drawing on data from the North American Securities Administrators Association’s (NASAA) 2025 Enforcement Report, which compiles investigations conducted in 2024, and its annual survey of top investor threats, the Securities Division has identified several frauds and threats to watch out for this holiday season.
“The rapid growth of technology and the rise of artificial intelligence gives scam artists new tools to steal Read More
Six Los Alamos Students Attend 2025 American Indian Senior Day At University Of New Mexico
LAHS students from left, James Gurule, River Sheppard, Graeme Martinez, Hannah Waldschmidt, Alessandra Valencia, and Haily Duran attended American Indian Senior Day on Oct. 29 at UNM, which included guided tours, a panel discussion with UNM Native American students, an informational fair, and an overview of UNM’s application process and financial aid opportunities. Courtesy/LAPS
LAHS Native American students traveled to Albuquerque to attend the 2025 American Indian Senior Day on Oct. 29 at UNM. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Six Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students attended the 2025 Read More
Luján, Fischer Lead Senators To Preserve States’ Ability To Use Broadband Infrastructure Funds As Congress Intended
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, sent a letter to Arielle Roth, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), urging the administration to preserve states’ ability to use their non-deployment Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program funds consistent Read More
NMAR: New Mexico Home Sales Ease In November As Prices Hold Steady Year-Over-Year
NMAR News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Association of Realtors (NMAR) reports that across New Mexico, the housing market showed a seasonal slowdown in November 2025, with both month-over-month and year-over-year declines in sales activity, while prices remained relatively stable.
A total of 1,320 homes sold statewide in November, down 25.5 percent from October 2025 and down 11.7 percent compared to November 2024.
The median sold price was $355,818, edging down nearly 1.2 percent from the prior month but still up 2.0 percent year-over-year, indicating continued price resilience despite Read More
DOE Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office Awards N3B 95 Percent Of Contract Available Fee
N3B loads transuranic waste into a container to ship to WIPP in Carlsbad. Courtesy/EM-LA
N3B loads the transuranic waste containers onto a truck for shipment to WIPP in Carlsbad. Courtesy/EM-LA
EM-LA News:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA) legacy cleanup contractor, Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos, LLC (N3B), earned more than $15.8 million, or 95 percent, of the fee available during the performance evaluation period of fiscal year 2025, according to a recently released scorecard.
As part of EM-LA’s commitment to transparency Read More
FBI: Gallup Man Sentenced For Beating/Choking Partner
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A Gallup man was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for strangling his dating partner and leaving her with life-threatening injuries.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, in the early morning hours of March 6, 2024, Victor Badonie, 33, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, assaulted and strangled Jane Doe. During this attack, Badonie menaced Doe in various ways—he punched Doe in her face multiple times, he choked her by pinning her down using his forearm against her neck, he ripped her hair out, and he broke her phone as she tried Read More
