National Governors Association Urges Lawmakers To Reauthorize Cyber Security Grant Program
NGA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sept. 17, NGA signed onto a letter, with the leading organizations representing state and local government, urging congress to reauthorize the State and Local Cyber Security Grant Program (SLCGP).
The letter reads in part:
“As the collective voice of state and local governments, we urge you to reauthorize the State and Local Cyber Security Grant Program (SLCGP). This critical program has provided states and local governments with the resources they need to bolster their cybersecurity defenses and assisted in modernizing technology systems across the country. Read More
New Mexico Restaurant Association To Honor Dorothy And Larry Rainosek With Lifetime Achievement Award
NMRA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Restaurant Association (NMRA) Wednesday announced that Dorothy and Larry Rainosek, the visionary founders of Albuquerque’s beloved Frontier Restaurant and Golden Pride establishments, will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual Hospitality Industry Awards ceremony Sept. 29, 2025.
The NMRA Lifetime Achievement Award is a prestigious honor that recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedication, and significant contributions to the restaurant and hospitality industry in New Read More
FBI: New Mexico Teenager Charged With Making Violent Threats Online Following Assassination Of Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A New Mexico teenager has been charged with making violent threats on social media following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
According to court documents, on or about Sept. 11, 2025, Jace Allen, 19, used an account on X.com under the alias “Jebron Lames” to post a series of violent and racist threats following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, 2025.
Among the threats, Allen wrote that he planned to commit mass murder, target minorities and Jews, and shoot up unspecified locations. He also threatened an Read More
Encino Vista Landscape Restoration Project Decision Signed
Encino Vista Landscape Restoration Project Area. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Sept. 9, 2025, Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Supervisor Shaun Sanchez, joined by forest, district and interdisciplinary team members, signed the Encino Vista Landscape Restoration Project (EVLRP) Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Decision Notice. Project implementation is expected to begin this fall.
The Encino Vista Land Landscape Restoration Project (EVLRP) encompasses approximately 121,648 acres located in northern New Mexico, within the Cuba and Coyote Ranger Districts of the Read More
State Celebrates Role Of Senior Centers In Healthy Aging
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — Senior centers are cornerstones of healthy aging, providing older New Mexicans with opportunities for connection, learning, and essential services that help them live independently and with dignity.
The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) recognizes September as National Senior Center Month and National Healthy Aging Month.
“Across the state, senior centers enrich the lives of New Mexicans every day by providing essential services, like meals, transportation, joy, purpose and connection,” Emily Kaltenbach ALTSD Cabinet Secretary Read More
New Mexico State Land Office Hauls In Nearly Half A Billion Dollars In 3 Months … Breaks National Per-Acre Record
New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard in her office in Santa Fe in January 2019, shortly after her November 2018 statewide election. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
State Land Office News:
- September lease sale earns $117 million to fund critical needs for upcoming special session, breaks national per-acre record paid for a lease
SANTA FE – For the third month in a row, the State Land Office has broken a record with its oil and gas lease sales and earned historic revenue, bringing in over $117 million in bonus payments at a public auction, New Mexico Commissioner Read More
Constitution Day 2025: The U.S. Constitution Is The Oldest Written Constitution In Operation In The World
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The Constitution of the United States of America is signed by 39 delegates present at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia. Supporters of the document waged a hard-won battle to win ratification by the necessary nine out of 13 U.S. states.
The Articles of Confederation, ratified several months before the British surrender at Yorktown in 1781, provided for a loose confederation of U.S. states, which were sovereign in most of their affairs. On paper, Congress–the central authority–had Read More
Uniting The West: A Public Lands Dialogue Sept. 23
STATE News:
Public lands in the American West are central to our culture, economy, and identity—but they’re increasingly impacted by development pressures, changing weather patterns, and deferred maintenance and investment. In response to these growing challenges, Reps. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM-02), Ryan Zinke (R-MT-01) and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06), and others, have formed the Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus, a new initiative focused on conserving America’s public lands and expanding access for all Americans.
This program offers participants a unique opportunity to hear directly from Read More
ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® Announces Special Shape Balloons Attending 53rd Event
Tupuna-Moai balloon from Brazil. Courtesy photo
BALLOON FIESTA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The 53rd ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® will host the
largest gathering of special shape balloons as a part of the world’s premier balloon event, October 4-12,
2025. This year’s event will include 100 special shape balloons; 11 of those shapes will make their first
Balloon Fiesta appearance.
With twelve countries represented in this year’s event, three countries will be showcasing their new
special shapes. Pilots from Brazil, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America Read More
Join Santa Fe National Forest For National Public Lands Day
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — On Sept. 27, the Santa Fe National Forest is participating in a variety of events in honor of National Public Lands Day—the nation’s largest single-day volunteer event for public lands.
Join us for the following events:
- National Public Lands Day at Bandelier National Monument
- 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025
- Location: Bandelier National Monument Visitor Center
- Event Activities: Join us to celebrate our public lands. This is an all-day event that will include games, scheduled programs, and much more. Smokey the Bear will be making an appearance
