Make-A-Wish New Mexico Launches ‘6 Degrees Of Celebration’ To Drive Year-End Donations & Wish Referrals
MAWNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — This December, Make-A-Wish New Mexico invites the community to join 6 Degrees of Celebration, a statewide campaign celebrating the power of connection and the impact one small action can make for children facing critical illnesses.
Throughout the month, every donation and every referral of an eligible child will earn the participant a token of appreciation from Make-A-Wish New Mexico staff.
“New Mexico is big in land, but close in community,” Sara Lister said, President & CEO. “We know that when neighbors support neighbors, hope spreads quickly. This campaign Read More
Public Health Offices Closed Christmas And New Year’s Day
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — State public health offices and administrative offices will close at 12 p.m. noon, Wednesday, Dec. 24 and be closed Thursday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas and again the following Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.
All New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) offices will reopen as regularly scheduled the following Fridays of Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.
New Mexicans can call the NMDOH Helpline, 1.833.SWNURSE (1.833.796.8773) or text the Helpline at 66364 (NMDOH) during regular business hours throughout the holiday season, including both Christmas and New Read More
Congresswoman Leger Fernández Introduces Lowrider Resolution To Honor Vibrant Tradition
U.S. CONGRESS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández introduced a resolution to celebrate National Lowrider Day on the first Saturday in May. The resolution recognizes lowriders, both the drivers and the cars, and their contributions to the cultural fabric of the United States.
Lowrider culture is a vibrant part of the historical and cultural fabric of the United States, with roots dating to post-World War II Mexican American and Chicano communities across the Southwest. Generations later, lowriders in New Mexico and across the entire country continue to share Read More
State Launches Campaign To ‘Do The Loving Thing’
NMHCA News:
SANTA FE — A new statewide public awareness campaign encourages parents to support their children by paying child support, with television and radio ads launching this month.
The Health Care Authority’s Child Support Services Division (CSSD) is airing “Do the Loving Thing” ads in English and Spanish beginning this December for 12 months through the New Mexico Broadcasters Association’s Public Education Program.
Last year, the Child Support program collected $119 million in collections with 65 percent of payments coming through wage withholding Read More
NMNSH Announces Annual Volunteer Recognition Awards
Jonah Dawson receives Outstanding Student Volunteer award. Courtesy/NMNSH
NMNSH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is proud to announce Steve Moskal as the recipient of the prestigious Maydew-Jeblick Volunteer Award, Jonah Dawson as the winner of the Outstanding Student Volunteer Award, and Brad Irwin as the inaugural recipient of the Rising Star Volunteer Award. These awards were presented recently at the Museum’s annual Volunteer Holiday Party, an event that honors the dedication and contributions of the Museum’s more than 40 volunteers.
Maydew-Jeblick Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 15, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Small streams at higher elevations are starting to ice up. The Rio Pueblo, Santa Cruz River and Rio Costilla are already reporting icy conditions that prevent the measurement of streamflow. Lakes are starting to develop thin ice, but it will be awhile before the ice is thick enough for safe ice fishing.
This time of year is good time to plan a strip to Southern New Mexico. The weather is warmer and a lot more comfortable than dealing with the hot temperatures of summer
The weather forecast is for a warming trend with little precipitation. Read More
FBI: Las Cruces Man Pleads Guilty To Two Bank Robberies
Photo from PNC Bank Robbery on Feb. 20, 2025. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Las Cruces man pleaded guilty in federal court to robbing two banks in Feb. 2025.
According to court documents, on Feb. 12, 2025, Daniel Guereca, 29, robbed the U.S. Bank in Los Lunas, New Mexico. Wearing a black hoodie and a white mask, Guereca passed a handwritten demand note to two tellers before fleeing the bank with at least $6,000 in cash. Guereca then escaped the scene with the assistance of Breanne Gallegos, 29, who was waiting in the getaway vehicle and who had written the demand note that Guereca Read More
ALTSD Invites Public To Senior Day 2026 At The Roundhouse
ALTSD News:
Join Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at the Roundhouse as we come together to celebrate and advocate for older adults across New Mexico.
Here’s what the morning will look like:
- 8–9 a.m. — Visit resource tables and connect with organizations serving older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in New Mexico.
- 9–11 a.m. — Participate in a guided tour and visit with legislators representing your community to discuss the importance of fully funding services for seniors and caregivers.
- 11 a.m.–12 p.m. — Formal presentation featuring
Free Well Testing For Mora, San Miguel And Taos Counties
Environment Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
MORA COUNTY — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is offering free private well water testing to well owners in parts of Mora, San Miguel and Taos counties located within one mile of the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon burn scar area.
This initiative responds to water quality testing conducted as part of a 2025 independent geological study, which showed the presence of heavy metals in some of the wells tested in the area. Well owners in this area can sign up for free well testing by completing NMED’s form at https://www.env.nm.gov/morasanmigueltaos-pws/mora-san-miguel-and-taos-county-private-well-sampling-form/ Read More
Stantec Unveils Development Concepts For State Fairgrounds And International District
STATE News:
SANTA FE — A private firm hired to develop a master plan for the Albuquerque Fairgrounds has unveiled three conceptual plans for the city’s International District that could lead to the construction of hundreds of new homes, as well as new entertainment venues, green spaces and businesses.
The proposals developed by Stantec — a global leader in sustainable design and engineering — are intended to generate community discussion and feedback. Planners encourage community input on the specific components of each proposal, which will sharpen the vision for the Fairgrounds.
The Read More
