New Mexico State Library Supports Banned Books Week
NMSL News:
New Mexico State Library (NMSL) celebrates Banned Book Week Oct. 5-11. This year’s theme is “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.”
NMSL supports public libraries throughout the state during Banned Books Week.
Banned Books Week launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of book challenges in libraries, schools, and bookstores. It highlights the value of free and open access to information and brings together the entire book community, librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all types, in shared support of the freedom to Read More
FBI: Pigeon Springs Man Receives 3 Year Probationary Sentence For Role In Fatal Drunk Driving Crash
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Pigeon Springs man was sentenced to 3 years of probation for his role in a fatal drunk driving crash that claimed the life of a passenger.
According to court documents, Sept. 22, 2024, Irvin Virgil Wauneka, Jr., 35, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol after consuming alcohol and falling asleep at the wheel.
Jane Doe was a passenger in the vehicle. Wauneka’s impaired driving resulted in a head-on collision with another vehicle. Jane Doe suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Read More
State Awards $2.2M To Connect 22,000 Youth To Outdoors
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) awarded $2,178,029 through its Outdoor Equity Fund to 61 programs that will provide outdoor education and career training to more than 22,000 youth across the state, with a special emphasis on low-income families and Tribal communities.
The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) is funding programs that provide hands-on outdoor education for young people from low-income families, with 14 serving Tribal communities. Recipients will provide over $1.7 million in matching funds, multiplying the impact. Forty of the Read More
Los Alamos County Council To Consider Legal Services To Help Pursue Recovery Costs In Nationwide PFAS Claim
COUNTY News:
At its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Los Alamos County Council will consider a recommendation from the County Manager and Utilities Manager to approve an agreement with the law firm Stag Liuzza LLC.
The agreement would provide legal services to help the County pursue recovery of costs in a nationwide lawsuit involving damages to public drinking water and wastewater systems caused by per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
While Los Alamos County’s drinking water remains safe, with PFAS levels well below federal standards, County officials recommend legal representation Read More
Think New Mexico: Special Session Recap & Next Steps
From Think New Mexico:
The special session concluded yesterday afternoon, and we wanted to share a quick recap and next steps.
We want to begin by celebrating the growing coalition of 47 partners that have joined Think New Mexico in calling for the enactment of the 10 major interstate compacts for health care workers.
The support for joining the interstate health care worker compacts spans the state from Angel Fire to Las Cruces and unites New Mexicans across the political spectrum, from multiple Indivisible chapters to the Coalition of Conservatives in Action; from Planned Parenthood of the Read More
FBI: Arizona Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Abuse
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — An Arizona man admitted to engaging in sexual acts with a victim using threats and intimidation.
According to court documents, in August of 2021, Fernando Yatsatie, Jr., 47, a member of the Zuni Pueblo, unlawfully engaged in in a sexual act with a victim, placing them in fear.
Yatsatie pleaded guilty to sexual abuse. At sentencing, Yatsatie is subject to a sentence of up to life in prison. Upon his release from prison, Yatsatie will be subject to no less than five years and up to life of supervised release.
Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent Read More
House Passes Legislation To Stabilize Rural Healthcare, Protect Access To Vaccines
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Today, the House of Representatives passed two key pieces of legislation to protect the state’s rural healthcare providers and safeguard vaccine access for New Mexicans in the wake of recent federal budget cuts and policy changes.
The House passed Senate Bill 1 on a vote of 64-3, which boosts support for New Mexico’s rural healthcare providers, who will be hit hard by impending federal funding cuts to Medicaid. The legislation expands the scope of the state’s Rural Health Care Delivery Fund, so that in addition to providing support to new or expanding rural healthcare facilities, Read More
U.S. Energy Department Seeks Proposals For AI Data Centers, Energy Projects At Oak Ridge
DOE News:
OAK RIDGE, TN — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environment Management (EM) and Office of Science (SC) today issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking proposals from companies to build and power AI data centers at DOE’s Oak Ridge Reservation.
This is a solicitation released under the Trump Administration’s effort to promote American leadership in AI and is aligned with executive orders, Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence and Unleashing American Energy, which leverage federal land assets to quickly deploy data centers and energy Read More
NM Museum Of Natural History & Science Announces October Education Schedule
NMMNHS News:
With the museum temporarily closed for a renovation project, NMMNHS educators are bringing natural history into the community with a full slate of public programs in Bernalillo County libraries and community spaces during the fall months through the Natural History in your Neighborhood program. A full rundown of each program is available here.
When and Where:
- 3–4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4: Dino Discoveries at International District Library (7601 Central Ave. NE). For ages 0 to 8.
- 5–8:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 4: International Observe the Moon Night at Sandia Mountain Natural
Lt. Governor Morales To Deliver Keynote At Disability Employment Awareness Month Conference, Hiring Event
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales will serve as keynote speaker on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, at the second annual Disability Employment Awareness Month Conference and Hiring Event in Albuquerque, hosted by a coalition of state agencies and organizations supporting New Mexicans with disabilities.
“Disability should never be a barrier to opportunity for employment,” Lt. Governor Howie Morales said. “During Disability Awareness Month, we are reminded of the importance of building inclusive workplaces, expanding access, and ensuring that every New Mexican Read More
