Jemez Broadband Project Connecting Hundreds Of Homes
OBAE News:
SANTA FE — The first homes in a new broadband development project on the Pueblo of Jemez are now receiving high-speed internet.
The fiber connections are being installed because of a multimillion-dollar broadband project grant. Currently, 21 homes have been connected directly to fiber on the new network.
The project will eventually provide fiber broadband to more than 670 unserved and underserved homes, Tribal departments, programs, and businesses upon completion.
“Technology, like art, is a measure of our human advancement,” said Governor George Shendo Jr. of Jemez Pueblo. Read More
New Mexico State Parks: Free Entry And Fishing Sept. 27-28!
NMSPD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Parks Division (NMSPD) and the Department of Game and Fish are offering an extra incentive for people to get outdoors this weekend.
All state parks are open for free day-use Sept. 27-28 in recognition of National Public Lands Day. The same day, state parks along the Pecos River are co-hosting the annual Pecos-to-Pecos Road and River Cleanup that brings communities in New Mexico and Texas together.
Finally, Game and Fish is marking National Hunting and Fishing Day by offering a full “free fishing weekend” on Saturday and Sunday.
“We are inviting everyone Read More
FBI Returns Historic ‘Villa De Santa Fe’ Map To Mexico
FBI News:
Today, the FBI returned a historic map titled “Villa de Santa Fe” to the Government of Mexico during a ceremony in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The map had been reported stolen in 2011.
“On behalf of the FBI, it is my honor to return this historical artifact to the people of Mexico,” said Justin A. Garris, special agent in charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office. “The FBI is committed to returning stolen art and other objects of cultural and historical significance to the communities to which they belong.”
Patricia Pinzón, Consul of Mexico in Albuquerque, emphasized the Government Read More
Luján Presses Secretary Kennedy On Major Flaws To Autism Research Program That Jeopardizes Sensitive Health Data And Scientific Integrity
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) pressed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on major issues regarding the Real-World Data Platform pilot, which is being developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to study causes of autism and outcomes. In the letter, Sen. Luján highlights how the initiative disregards privacy and data-governance safeguards, jeopardizing the sensitive health information of individuals with autism without their knowledge. Additionally, Read More
NOAA’s SWFO-L1 Observatory Heads To Orbit For Groundbreaking Mission
Courtesy/NOAA
NOAA News:
MERRITT ISLAND, FL — NOAA’s first satellite designed specifically for continuous, operational space weather observations – began its one-million-mile journey at 7:30 a.m. EDT, today, Sept. 24, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It shared the ride with two other NASA systems onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
The launch team confirmed that SWFO-L1 has successfully separated from the rocket and is operating under its own power.
After approximately four months, SWFO-L1 will reach Lagrange point 1 (L1), which is approximately one million miles away from Read More
Falls Prevention Awareness Week, Sept. 22-26: Falls Main Cause Of Injury-Related Deaths For Elderly
DOH News:
SANTA FE — Unintentional falls were the leading cause of injury-related deaths among older New Mexicans from 2019-2023, according to New Mexico Department of Health data.
A recent New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) report on Unintentional Fall-Related Injuries Among Older Adults in New Mexico includes some key points on fall-related deaths and hospitalizations among New Mexicans aged 65 and older.
Among the findings include:
- The age-adjusted death rate from falls among older adults (65+) in New Mexico dropped 41% from 2019 to 2023.
- The age-adjusted hospitalization
NM Museum Of Natural History & Science Contributes To New Dinosaur Discovery In Montana
Left and right dentaries of the Montana ornithomimosaur. This figure appeared in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology in Sept. 2025. Courtesy/NMMNHS
NMMNHS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A team of researchers that included the Executive Director of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science recently identified jawbones from a species of ostrich-like dinosaur in Montana.
This discovery, published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology earlier this month, expands the known range of this family of theropod dinosaurs, and helps researchers better understand how these dinosaurs Read More
‘Fulbright, Peace Corps And Higher Education: America’s Global Smart Power Under Assault, How Best To Respond’ Forum At SFCC Oct. 16
Kevin Quigley. Courtesy photo
SFWAF News:
Kevin Quigley is former college president of Marlboro College where he led its merger with Emerson College. As president of the National Peace Corps Association, he led the national campaign resulting in the Peace Corps’ largest appropriation increase in history. He has been a three-time Fulbright Senior Specialist and a Fulbright Association board member and was the first executive director of the Global Alliance for Workers and Communities, where he pioneered a tri-sectoral partnership among global corporations, governments, and civil society Read More
Spark Change Awards Spotlight New Mexico Schools Beating The Odds With Improved Student Outcomes
CHANGEMAKERS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Despite New Mexico’s long history of low academic performance, a coalition of community leaders is determined to spark change and rewrite the narrative about what is possible for the state’s students. Alumni of the Changemakers Fellowship are proud to launch the Spark Change Awards, a new initiative to honor schools that demonstrate improved student outcomes can be achieved for all students.
Sponsored by ConocoPhillips, the awards highlight schools that are either the highest-performing or the fastest-improving in literacy and math for Yazzie Martinez Read More
National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Announces Extended Hours During Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta
NMNSH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is thrilled to announce special extended hours during the city’s world-famous Balloon Fiesta, running Oct. 1–15, 2025. To ensure visitors can experience both the breathtaking morning balloon ascensions and the museum’s engaging exhibits, the museum will open early at 8 a.m. and remain open until 6 p.m. daily throughout the festival.
“We want to make sure Balloon Fiesta guests can enjoy everything Albuquerque has to offer,” said Jennifer Hayden, President and CEO. “By opening early and staying open later, we’re Read More
