State Awards $3.2M In Trails+ Grants Supporting 105 Jobs
Previous grant recipient, Natural Curiosity, is developing an equine facility, preserving a historic barn at Hermosa Field Station, and is working to protect the South Palomas Creek Watershed. Courtesy photo
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant has awarded over $3.2 million to 18 outdoor infrastructure projects across New Mexico.
The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Outdoor Recreation Division is seeing a surge in demand for funding from communities that are prioritizing outdoor access. This round of FY26 grantees includes 11 first-time recipients. Read More
Old Farmer’s Almanac White Christmas Forecast 2025
Photo credit: Almanac.com/White-Christmas
WEATHER News:
Are you dreaming of a White Christmas? Overall, The 2026 Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that most of the United States will be seeing a milder, gentler winter than average. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be any snow! A White Christmas may be in store for many northeast regions, and the Central region of the U.S. may see some frosty flakes as well. Will there be snow on Christmas Day where you live? Almanac.com/White-Christmas
Remember, this is a long-range forecast to help you plan ahead! As the holiday nears, check our Read More
N.M. Delegation Presses USDA To Refund New Mexico $30 Million For Shutdown Food Stamps Lapse
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Dec. 2, 2025, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) was joined by Reps. Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03) and Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) as well as U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) in demanding that the federal government reimburse New Mexico $30 million for the emergency state funds used to protect hardworking New Mexicans’ from a lapse in their November food assistance during the most recent government shutdown.
The New Mexico delegation sent a letter pressing the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Department of Agriculture Read More
Luján, Merkley, Murkowski, Massie, Khanna Request DOJ Briefing On Release Of Epstein Files
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) joined forces with U.S. Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) to call on Attorney General Pam Bondi to provide a briefing on the U.S. Department of Justice’s efforts to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act and fully release the Epstein Files by December 19, 2025—as required by the law.
Luján, Merkley, Murkowski, Massie, and Khanna’s letter comes as the Justice Department is legally required to release all the Epstein Files within the law’s 30-day Read More
Del Norte Credit Union Expands With Rio Rancho Branch
DNCU News:
RIO RANCHO — Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) is excited to announce the upcoming opening of its newest branch, the Southern Financial Center, located at 2518 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho. The branch is expected to open in early 2026.
“We’re excited to grow our presence in Rio Rancho,” John Molenda, President and CEO said. “At DNCU, our mission is to improve lives and serve our members with care and purpose. This expansion allows more people to experience the DNCU Difference.”
Del Norte Credit Union’s deep commitment to New Mexico communities continues to drive meaningful change across Read More
DEA Launches Fentanyl Free America Initiative To Combat The Synthetic Drug Crisis
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is intensifying its fight against the deadly threat of synthetic opioids with the launch of Fentanyl Free America, a comprehensive enforcement initiative and public awareness campaign aimed at reducing both the supply and demand for fentanyl. This effort underscores DEA’s unwavering commitment to protecting American lives and communities from the devastating impacts of fentanyl, which claimed nearly 50,000 lives last year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Through intensified Read More
NMED Lifts Algae Bloom Advisories At Five NM Lakes
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department is lifting harmful algae bloom advisories that were issued in September and October for Eagle Nest, Maloya, Lower Charette, Snow, and Hopewell lakes in Colfax, Mora, Catron, and Rio Arriba counties following updated monitoring data showing improved conditions.
Harmful algae blooms (HABs) occur when certain algae rapidly grow in surface waters, creating potential health risks for people and animals. These blooms can appear blue, bright green, brown, or red and may look like scum or floating grass clippings. Some HABs can produce Read More
Beloved Holiday Classic ‘The Farolitos Of Christmas’ Debuts On National Hispanic Cultural Center Stage Dec. 7
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NMDCA News:
New Mexico author Rudolfo Anaya’s beloved children’s book The Farolitos of Christmas will move from the page to the stage as it makes its debut at the National Hispanic Cultural Center Dec. 7 at the NHCC Albuquerque Journal Theatre.
Produced in collaboration with Opera Southwest, The Farolitos of Christmas is a heartwarming holiday opera about love, tradition, and the quiet power of invention. Luz’s father is away at war. Her grandfather is too sick to build the luminarias. So, Luz finds a new way to light the path on Christmas Eve, one that will become tradition.
With Read More
New Mexico On List Of Democratic-Leaning States Being Sued For Refusal To Comply With Election Integrity Law
From the Republican Party of New Mexico:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Justice Department announced on Tuesday that it has taken legal action against six Democratic-leaning states—Delaware, Maryland, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and New Mexico—alleging that they broke federal law by refusing to release their full voter registration lists when requested. New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver has outright refused to comply and is now being sued by the DOJ.
“We are not going to have free, fair, or accurate elections if we cannot maintain accurate voter rolls, and it should concern Read More
Quick-Hitting Winter Storm Later Today To Early Thursday
