Albuquerque FBI: Man Gets 96 Months For Assaulting Baby
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — An Arizona man was sentenced to 96 months in prison for the assault of a one-month-old baby.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, in Oct. 2022, Logan Nelson, 22, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, assaulted a one-month-old baby multiple times. As a result of the final incident on Oct. 15, 2022, the baby suffered an ulna fracture on their left arm and multiple other fractures in the legs and ribs.
Nelson subsequently pled guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Upon his release from prison, Nelson will be subject to three Read More
BLM In New Mexico Launches ‘One Dollar, One Tree’ Holiday Savings Across Local Public Lands
Courtesy/BLM
BLM News:
SANTA FE — The Bureau of Land Management has announced a series of holiday affordability measures that will help families save money, enjoy public lands, and support wildfire prevention efforts across New Mexico during the 2025-26 winter season.
Effective immediately through Jan. 31, the BLM is reducing many personal-use permit fees to just $1, including Christmas tree permits and firewood permits.
“Here in New Mexico, families rely on public lands for tradition, recreation, and essential resources,” BLM New Mexico State Director Melanie Barnes said. “These fee Read More
2025 Hunger Walk & Turkey Trot Raises More Than $9,000
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
CROP Walk Organizing Committee
The “2025 Annual Los Alamos CROP Hunger Walk and Turkey Trot” was held on a day with questionable weather, Sunday, Nov. 23. Despite overnight snow, by 2 p.m. the 1.77 to 2.57 mile course had cleared. About 90 enthusiastic people ran or walked it. Results of the runners’ times and places were published recently (link).
As of this writing, the total amount of money raised by the event stands at more than $9,000. This is lower than past years, the cold weather getting in the way. Of the $9,000, more than $8,400 came in through the website (see link below) Read More
Deb Haaland Campaign Touts Community-Centered Solutions At Climate And Health Candidate Forum
Deb Haaland
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Thursday evening, on behalf of Deb Haaland who is running for governor, Demis Foster, the Chief Executive Officer of Conservation Voters of New Mexico (CVNM) 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 her deep understanding Read More
Heinrich Advocates For Mining Pollution Cleanup Of Pecos Watershed, Protection Of Gila River In Opening Statement
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), delivers opening remarks during a Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee hearing, Dec. 2, 2025. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee hearing to examine 26 pending bills, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, delivered opening remarks on the need to pass his Pecos Watershed Protection Act and M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act.
Heinrich stressed the importance of protecting watersheds Read More
Heinrich, Luján Push For Wildfire Recovery Emergency Funding On New Mexico Public Lands
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amid the Trump Administration’s failure to properly engage in forest management and wildfire prevention — including slowing down the U.S. Forest Service’s rate of prescribed burns, fuel treatments, and other fire-prevention work — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, sent a letter calling on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee leadership to include additional Read More
New Mexico Charts Bold Course With New Science & Technology Roadmap
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico has released a strategic roadmap to turn the state’s world-class research strengths into long-term economic growth and high-paying jobs.
The New Mexico Science & Technology Roadmap, developed by the Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Technology and Innovation Office, in partnership with TEConomy Partners, identifies the specific technology sectors where New Mexico holds the strongest competitive advantages and outlines how to capitalize on them.
The roadmap identifies three “powerhouse” opportunity areas: quantum technologies, Read More
State Job Training Incentive Program Supports 46 High-Wage Jobs For November
General Airframe Support, Inc. was founded in March 2013. In the fall of 2017, the company relocated to Roswell. Since 2021, the company has been approved for seven JTIP awards. Courtesy photo
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department committed nearly $1 million last month to help seven New Mexico companies train workers for up to 46 new jobs.
The approved positions will pay between $26 and $87 per hour, with most of the jobs exceeding the national average hourly wage of $31.48.
The positions are funded through the state’s Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP), a program Read More
NMDOH: Rabid Coyote Bites Hiker In Southwest New Mexico
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — A coyote that bit a hiker in the Gila National Forest near Silver City has tested positive for rabies.
The hiker did not require hospitalization but is receiving routine treatment to prevent rabies infection. Testing by the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Scientific Laboratory Division confirmed the diagnosis. This is the fourth rabid animal identified in southwest New Mexico this year, following a bobcat in Sierra County, a coyote in Catron County, and a dog in Grant County.
“Rabies is preventable, but only if we take it seriously,” said Dr. Erin Phipps, state Read More
SFCC And SF Higher Education Center To Close For Winter Break Dec. 20 Through Jan. 4
Santa Fe Community College campus in winter. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC), and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center (HEC), will close for Winter Break from Saturday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 4. All campus facilities will be closed. No classes, activities or student services will be available. SFCC’s early childhood development center Kids Campus and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center also will be closed.
SFCC, SF Higher Education Center, and Kids Campus will reopen with regular hours Monday, Jan. 5. SFCC’s William C. Witter Fitness Read More
