Music, Art, And More Highlight National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Celebration Of Landmark Anniversary Oct. 25
An aerial view of the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s 20-acre campus. Courtesy/NHCC
NMDCA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Hispanic Cultural Center is thrilled to celebrate a quarter-century of art, community, and culture with its free 25th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 25, featuring art activities, special behind-the-scenes tours, musical guests, and much more!
“Since opening in 2000, the Center has embraced its identity as a cultural home for the diverse identities that shape our community,” said National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Executive Director Zack Quintero. Read More
$70M Available For Projects That Modernize State’s Grid
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department 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 Fund to the Grid Modernization Program administered by Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD) Energy Conservation and Management Read More
Leger Fernández Introduces Resolution To Recognize Latina Equal Pay Day
U.S. CONGRESS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) introduced the Latina Equal Pay Day Resolution to recognize the disparity in wages paid to Latinas, the significance of equal pay, and its larger impact on women, families, and the economy.
“We need the world to know that Latinas get paid 54 cents to the dollar paid to white males in the United States. That’s simply not fair. It’s not just and it’s not equal,” Congresswoman Leger Fernández said. “We call attention to this because we must fix it. When Latinas are underpaid across different industries and backgrounds, Read More
Enforcement Watch Alert: 165 Enforcement Actions Initiated; 145 Enforcement Actions Resolved In Sept. 2025
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department is highlighting the ongoing success of its Enforcement Watch initiative, a transparency-focused program that provides the public with consistent and timely information about the Department’s enforcement actions across environmental protection, public health, and worker safety programs.
By making enforcement data accessible, Enforcement Watch reinforces NMED’s commitment to New Mexico residents for accountability and regulatory compliance statewide.
Launched in May 2023, Enforcement Watch shares monthly updates Read More
New Mexicans Weigh In On Transition To Universal Child Care At ECECD Public Hearing In Santa Fe
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexicans turned out in large numbers Thursday to share feedback on proposed rule changes from the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) that advance the state’s proposed transition to universal child care, set to begin Nov. 1.
The public hearing drew a full auditorium and more than 500 participants online, with ECECD receiving 66 oral public comments from families, providers, and community partners statewide. Additionally, 127 written comments were submitted during the comment period, which opened Sept. 9.
“Initiatives like this are why New Read More
Heinrich Secures Wins For New Mexico Military Installations, National Laboratories In Senate-Passed FY2026 National Defense Bill
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) welcomed Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26).
The legislation includes major wins that Heinrich secured, including investments in New Mexico’s service members, military installations, national labs, and job-creating initiatives throughout the state. Now that the Senate has passed the bill, it will be conferenced with the U.S. House of Representatives.
“This bipartisan defense bill includes important Read More
TechSource Undertakes Leadership Shift To Accelerate Into Middle Market
TechSource, Inc. CEO and President Jeffrey Giangiuli, left, and Chairman of the Board Brian D’Andrea. Courtesy/TechSource, Inc.
TechSource, Inc. News:
- TechSource, Inc. ushered in a new era of leadership effective Oct. 1, 2025.
After 19 transformative years as CEO, V. Brian D’Andrea has relinquished his CEO duties to focus solely on his role as Chairman of the Board, where he will continue to guide the company’s vision and strategic direction.
Stepping into the CEO and President role is Jeffrey Giangiuli, a proven leader with a history of driving innovation and success in his previous role Read More
NMED Urges Visitors To Use Caution As Harmful Algae Detected In Quemado, Snow And Hopewell Lakes
NMED News:
CATRON AND RIO ARRIBA counties — The New Mexico Environment Department is warning visitors to use caution at Quemado Lake, Snow Lake, and Hopewell Lake due to the formation of harmful algae blooms.
Harmful algae blooms, or HABs, occur when certain types of algae grow excessively in water, posing potential health risks to people and animals. HABs can appear blue, bright green, brown or red and may resemble scum or floating grass clippings on the water’s surface. These blooms can produce toxins that are harmful to humans and animals.
NMED is urging visitors to take the following precautions: Read More
Los Alamos-based UbiQD’s Quantum Dot Glass Boosts Crop Yield, Efficiency, And Sustainability In USDA-Funded Study
Peer-reviewed findings from UC Davis confirm UbiGro® glass boosted lettuce crop yields by nearly 40%, a breakthrough in climate-smart greenhouse design, Courtesy/UC Davis
BUSINESS News:
UbiQD®, a leader in quantum dot (QD) materials, has announced the publication of peer-reviewed results from a landmark greenhouse study funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA, through its National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)), and conducted at the University of California (UC), Davis. The findings, now published in Materials Today Sustainability, demonstrate that UbiQD’s Read More
Your First Telescope! Free Introductory Program At Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium
Aspiring stargazers are invited to attend ‘Your First Telescope!’, a free, beginner-friendly program, 7-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Curious about buying your first telescope but unsure where to start? The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites aspiring stargazers to attend Your First Telescope!, a free, beginner-friendly program 7-8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17 at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.
During this engaging presentation, participants will:
- Learn about the main types of telescopes and
