12th Latino Conservation Week Kicks Off Sept. 13-21
HAF News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — From Sept. 13–21, communities throughout the country will enjoy and connect with the great outdoors during the 12th annual Latino Conservation Week (LCW), an initiative of Hispanic Access Foundation. Latino communities, organizations, businesses, churches, families, and individuals will participate in a variety of activities, both in-person and virtual, such as hikes, kayaking, park clean-ups, panel discussions, scavenger hunts, film screenings, etc., with more than 360 anticipated events being celebrated nationwide.
“Latino Conservation Week Read More
Behavioral Health Reform And Investment Act Executive Committee Meeting Sept. 30
NMHCA News:
The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts announce the third meeting of the Executive Committee established under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3). The Committee continues to shape the structure, cadence, and regional implementation of this landmark legislation, bringing together all three branches of government and community stakeholders to transform behavioral health services statewide.
Public participation is encouraged as we work together to build a stronger, more equitable behavioral health Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Announces Prescribed Fire Projects
SFNF News:
SANTA FE —The Santa Fe National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations in September, pending all required approvals. We estimate this work to continue through the fall and winter as weather conditions allow.
Prescribed fire helps reduce overgrown vegetation to protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from catastrophic wildfires.
The following prescribed fire projects are tentatively planned:
Jemez Ranger District
- Holiday North
- Acres: 853
- Location: Holiday Mesa approximately 3 miles northwest of the village of Jemez Springs
- Smoke: Smoke
Roadwork Begins On NM 4 In Jemez Pueblo
NMDOT News:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will begin a pavement preservation project on approximately 2.5 miles of NM 4 in Jemez Pueblo Sept. 15, 2025, weather permitting.
Roadwork will take place from mile marker 4.5 to 7.2 through the Pueblo of Jemez.
Work is expected to be completed by mid-October, weather permitting. Brasier Asphalt, the contractor for the District Six project, will perform work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
A pilot car and flagger operation will be in place. Drivers should expect lane closures, delays, and plan travel accordingly. Read More
U.S. Rep. Vasquez Introduces Bill To Help Protect New Mexicans From Natural Disasters, Establish Resiliency Office
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) introduced Monday, Sept. 8, the bipartisan Championing Local Efforts to Advance Resilience (CLEAR) Act, a bill to help communities better prepare for and recover from extreme weather and natural disasters.
The CLEAR Act invests $100 million annually over five years to help states, territories, and Tribes establish or expand resiliency offices and save lives. This push to bolster resiliency offices is critical for strengthening disaster mitigation, infrastructure protection, Read More
Wildlife Wednesday Free Event: Hibernation And Torpor
Bears rely on torpor and hibernation to get through lean, cold times. Courtesy/NMWF
NMWF News:
While human beings get to reach for a wool blanket when nights get cooler in the fall, many other animals rely on the ability to slow down their metabolism to conserve energy. From the tiniest hummingbird to the largest bear, a wide spectrum of creatures relies on torpor and hibernation to get through lean, cold times.
Shayne Halter, a graduate student at the University of New Mexico, will speak on how animals use torpor and hibernation. He’s the featured speaker at the New Mexico Wildlife Federation’s Read More
New Mexico’s Pro Hockey Club Announces Brand Launch
NMPHC News:
RIO RANCHO — The New Mexico Pro Hockey Club will officially unveil its permanent team name, logos, and identity at a community-wide Permanent Brand Reveal Celebration 5:30–8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 29, at the Rio Rancho Events Center.
The event marks a major milestone for professional hockey’s return to the region, inviting fans of all ages to join in the festivities and be the first to see the team’s new look. Admission is free and open to the public, with fans encouraged to RSVP in advance at https://www.nmprohockey.com/brand-reveal to help accommodate attendance.
The evening will Read More
Heinrich Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation To Expand Healthcare Coverage, Benefits For Firefighters With Service-Related Cancers
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, bipartisan legislation that will expand health care coverage and benefits for first responders who become permanently disabled from service-related cancers and the families of those who pass away from these cancers. The bill is led by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.).
“Our first responders put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, and too many suffer or lose their lives from cancers caused by Read More
More Payment Options Coming For NMGC Customers
NMGC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Starting later this week, New Mexico Gas Company customers will have more options for paying their monthly natural gas bill.
Effective Friday, September 12, customers can go onto our website and pay via:
- PayPal, PayPal Credit, Venmo, Apple Pay and Google Pay digital wallets
- Credit and debit card payments using American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover
- One-time online ACH payments using a checking or savings account
- Free set-and-forget autopay using a checking or savings account
- A free 24-hour automated phone system to pay anytime
- Lower residential payment
New Mexico To Become First State In Nation To Offer Universal Childcare
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department announced a historic milestone on Monday: New Mexico will become the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost universal childcare starting Nov. 1.
This groundbreaking new initiative will make childcare available to all New Mexicans, regardless of income, by removing income eligibility requirements from the state’s childcare assistance program and continuing the waiver of family copayments.
“Childcare is essential to family stability, workforce participation, Read More
