ENMU Celebrates 91st-Anniversary Homecoming
Eastern New Mexico University Safe Ride Students. Courtesy/ENMU
ENMU News:
PORTALES — Eastern New Mexico University is gearing up for a tropical-themed celebration as it welcomes alumni, friends, and family for the 91st annual Homecoming from Oct. 20-25.
Get ready to escape to “Greyhounds in Paradise.” This year’s theme promises an unforgettable week packed with cherished ENMU traditions and new events for all ages.
“This promises to be another great week of events and activities for alumni, students, and friends,” James Johnston, ENMU Chancellor said. “I love this time of year in general, Read More
Gov. Issues 2025 White Cane Awareness Day Proclamation
Historic Old Town Association Hosts 3rd Annual Día De Los Muertos Celebration Oct. 25–Nov. 2
HOTA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Historic Old Town Association will host its third annual Día de los Muertos in Old Town Albuquerque from Saturday, Oct. 25 through Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. The week-long series of events includes ofrendas, community art installations, performances, and public gatherings that recognize the tradition of honoring loved ones who have passed.
Weeklong events:
- The Marigold Mile: See thousands upon thousands of marigolds line the beams, vigas, lights, adobe, and historic structures throughout Old Town.
- Old Town Ofrenda: San Felipe de Neri Catholic School & Escuela
Los Alamos Jewish Community Members Celebrate Release Of 20 Remaining Hostages After 2+ Years In Hamas Captivity
Members of the Los Alamos Jewish community braved heavy rain today to gather at Ashley Pond Park to celebrate the release of all 20 remaining living hostages after over 2 years in Hamas captivity. Courtesy photoHeinrich Leads Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) led the introduction of a bipartisan and bicameral resolution to recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrating the rich histories, unique cultures, and lasting contributions of Indigenous Peoples across the United States.
The resolution also supports the official designation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a federal holiday. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is currently celebrated on the second Monday of October in more than 200 Read More
Op-Ed: New Mexico Is Leading The Way On Childcare – Now We Must Deliver
By JACOB VIGIL
Chief Legislative Officer
NM Voices for Children
New Mexico has been on a mission to recognize early childhood education and care for what it is a public good that is essential to families, communities, and our economy.
In 2022, New Mexico voters overwhelmingly affirmed this mission by passing a constitutional amendment for early childhood funding. Now, we’re setting our sights even higher. Because of over a decade of advocacy from families, organizers, educators, and community leaders, with bold leadership from Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the state legislature, Read More
Today Marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025
By BECKY LITTLE
history.com
Today marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day, celebrating the history and contributions of Native Americans and other Indigenous peoples.
While Indigenous Peoples’ Day is not an official federal holiday, more than a dozen states observe it in place of or in addition to Columbus Day. Dozens of cities and school systems also observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
There has been some effort to formally designate Indigenous Peoples’ Day a federal holiday.
“Our country has long failed to recognize and acknowledge its dark history of erasure and harm brought upon the first inhabitants Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Oct. 13, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Kokanee salmon snagging season is open at Navajo Lake, El Vado Lake and Eagle Nest Lake.
Snagging season at Heron Lake begins Nov. 11 after the egg-taking operation. Possession of kokanee salmon at Heron Lake is prohibited from Oct. 1 until Nov. 11.
All snagging seasons end Dec. 31 at all locations.
In recent years, the best snagging success has been at Navajo Lake.
Southern Colorado has experienced heavy rainfall and rivers are flooding. The San Juan in Colorado is flooding at Pagosa Springs. The Piedra, Pine and Animas Read More
EMNRD: $70 Million Available For Projects That Modernize New Mexico’s Grid
Director Rebecca “Puck” Stair
NM State Energy Office
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SANTA FE – The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) is now accepting grant applications from public entities that can demonstrate how new technologies can be harnessed to develop a reliable, modern electric grid.
The grant funding comes from the Community Benefits Fund the State Legislature created during its 2025 legislative session. The legislature allocated $70 million from the Community Benefit Read More
Posts From The Road: Mickey Mantle’s Boyhood Home Along Route 66 In Oklahoma
Boyhood Home: The modest white wood-sided house at 319 S. Quincy Street in Commerce, Okla., is where Mickey Mantle spent his early years from age three until he signed a pro baseball contract after high school. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Mantle Homestead: The Mantle homestead included the house and a tin garage or barn on the side of the property. The open grassy lawn between the two structures is where Mickey Mantle spent every afternoon practicing his hitting skills. His father and grandfather served as his pitchers. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer Read More
