State Police Search For Suspect In Deadly Socorro Shooting
Update: Following a nearly 48-hour manhunt aided by the Socorro Police Department Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, NMSP agents located Anthony Alvarado at a residence in Magdalena. At approximately 8 p.m., officers with the NMSP Tactical Team surrounded the home and initiated callouts ordering Alvarado to surrender. After an approximately one-and-a-half-hour standoff, Alvarado exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident.
The New Mexico State Police extend their appreciation to the Socorro Police Department for their support and assistance in safely apprehending Read More
Public Safety Alert: Handling Wild Animals Increases Disease Risk And Violates Law
New Mexico Game & Fish News:
SANTA FE – Picking up wild animals in New Mexico is illegal and dangerous — for both people and the animals.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is issuing an urgent public safety alert, reminding the public that handling wildlife spreads disease and violates state law.
Picking up or transporting protected species of wild animals dramatically increases the risk of disease transmission. Handling wild animals can expose humans and domestic pets to zoonotic diseases such as distemper, rabies, hantavirus and various parasites.
“A person’s instinct is to Read More
Public Meeting On Proposed Mescalero Apache Tribe Land Exchange Postponed
NMSLO News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Land Office and the Mescalero Apache Tribe have postponed a public meeting that was scheduled to be held in Las Cruces Monday, Nov. 24, to share information and gather feedback from the local community regarding a potential land exchange, Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard announced today.
A previous community meeting held Nov. 7 at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum drew a standing room-only crowd, with attendees overflowing into the hallway and lobby. The State Land Office and the Tribe will reschedule the next public Read More
Gilman Tunnels Closed To Public Dec. 1 & 2 For Critical Rock Stabilization Work
Gilman Tunnels. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Access to the Gilman Tunnels via Forest Road 376 will be prohibited for both motorized and non-motorized traffic on Dec. 1 & 2 to conduct critical rock stabilization work. For public safety and to allow crews to complete their work on time, the public is asked to avoid the area during the closure period.
This stabilization work involves eliminating the immediate rock fall danger as well as stabilizing the rock cliffs surrounding the tunnels.
For more information on this project call the Jemez District Office at 575.829.3535. For Santa Read More
Las Vegas City Schools Joins High-Speed Internet Network
CNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Las Vegas City Schools has connected all five schools and its Early Childhood Center to the state’s new broadband education network, giving more than 1,000 students and nearly 400 teachers and staff access to faster, more secure internet.
The district is the latest to join the Statewide Education Network (SEN), a comprehensive broadband system that launched in July 2024 to provide school-centric high-speed internet across New Mexico. The network will eventually allow students to share classes and resources throughout their district and beyond and gives Read More
Administrative Office Of The Courts Announces Behavioral Health Regional Planning Leaders, Statewide Listening Sessions, And E-SIM Workshops
Courtesy/NMAOC
NMAOC News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) today announced significant progress in the implementation of Senate Bill 3 (SB3), the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (BHRIA). Organizations that will lead the regional planning—called Accountable Entities—have been identified, statewide listening sessions are set to begin, and the first E-SIM (Enhanced Sequential Intercept Mapping) workshop will take place next week.
“We are excited to see the SB3 infrastructure taking shape across every region,” said Administrative Office Read More
NMDCA Seeks $49.7M Budget, Including 4.1% Increase For Museums And Historic Sites
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs on Thursday will ask state lawmakers to approve $49.7 million for its general fund in the upcoming 30-day legislative session, representing a 4.1% increase from current year funding.
The department will present its budget before the Legislative Finance Committee at 8:30 a.m., Nov. 20 at the State Capitol, Room 307.
“Our budget request reflects our ongoing commitment to protecting the cultural resources that serve communities statewide,” said Cultural Affairs Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego. “The Department of Cultural Read More
Office Of State Engineer, Interstate Stream Commission’s $58M Operating Budget Prioritizes Water Security
NMOSE News:
SANTA FE — The Office of the State Engineer and Interstate Stream Commission are calling on lawmakers to approve a $1 million increase to its operating budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 and $131 million in special appropriations.
The agency will present its budget before the Legislative Finance Committee at 1 p.m., Nov. 20 at the State Capitol, Room 307.
The proposed budget expands programs, strengthens compliance with interstate water compacts, supports Indian Water Rights settlements, and ensures long-term sustainability of acequia and Rio Grande trust funds. It positions Read More
Heinrich Emphasizes Importance Of Creating Land Management Plans That Balance Preservation Of Public Lands, Permitting Processes
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) delivers opening remarks at a hearing to examine how the BLM land use planning process under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA) affects permitting before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Nove. 19, 2025. Courtesy photo
NATIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his opening statement at a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine how the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land use planning process impacts permitting under the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Read More
NHCC: Nutcracker In The Land Of Enchantment Celebrates 15 Years Of Holiday Cheer
NHCC News:
In collaboration with Festival Ballet Albuquerque, the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is thrilled to bring the holiday classic Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment back to the stage for its 15th year Friday, Dec. 19 through Sunday, Dec. 21.
Performances start at 7 p.m., Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Center.
The beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker is transported to territorial New Mexico in the late 1800s, with elements of our state’s heritage and traditions incorporated into the story. These New Mexican touches include Spanish dancers, and characters that Read More
