Posts From The Road: Flaming Gorge In Northern Utah
Viewpoint: A group of hikers stops at a viewpoint near the Canyon Rim Campground to view the river and canyon below. The river is hundreds of feet below the canyon rim, and at one point is over 1,500 feet below the rim. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Flaming Gorge Boaters: Boaters traveling in both directions can be seen as they approach a bend in the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The photo was made from the Canyon Rim Trail. Boaters continually move up and down through the canyon as they move about in the reservoir. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Read More
New Mexico PBS Production Teams Wins 2025 Indigenous Media Award For Best Multimedia
NMPBS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico PBS (NMPBS) congratulates the Indigenously Positive series production team for winning a 2025 Indigenous Media Award for Best Multimedia, for their story, “Gaza looms over election for some Native people.”
Indigenously Positive is a collaborative partnership between New Mexico in Focus, NMPBS’ weekly news and public affairs show, and nonprofit news organization New Mexico In Depth. Episodes air on In Focus and are published on both organizations’ websites.
The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) presented awards recognizing outstanding Read More
BOT Attack Shuts Down Online Payment Processing System At New Mexico Department Of Game & Fish License Sales
NMDGF News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Game & Fish (NMDGF) has experienced a BOT attack, which has caused the Department to shut down its online payment processing system. This affects all credit and debit card transactions for license and permit purchases.
During this time, customers will be unable to purchase licenses or permits with a credit card through the Department’s online system. NMDGF is working to resolve this technical issue and will provide an update as soon as possible.
In the interim, NMDGF has a solution to ensure customers can still get out into the field and enjoy Read More
UNM Center For Social Police Releases Groundbreaking Report Describing Health Care Billing Frustrations
UNM News:
University of New Mexico’s Center for Social Policy has just released the final findings of focus group interviews with New Mexico health professionals and claims processors.
The report, authored by Dr. Melanie Sonntag and Dr. Gabriel Sanchez, describes their frustrations with the complex and time-consuming billing and claims processing system in New Mexico’s hospital and private medical practices.
While there have been many general studies describing the cost and complexity of health payment systems in the United States, this is the first time that a state has collected detailed Read More
Honor. Remember. Climb The Cube. For 9/11 Responders
Be part of a commemorative celebration at the New Mexico Museum of Space History to honor the bravery of 9/11 first responders with the invigorating Climb the Cube event on Sept. 13. Courtesy/NMMSH
NMMSH News:
ALAMOGORDO — Be part of a commemorative celebration at the New Mexico Museum of Space History as we honor the bravery of 9/11 first responders with the invigorating Climb the Cube event on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025! Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Space is limited, so we strongly encourage participants to register in advance.
This event is a heartfelt tribute to the firefighters, police Read More
Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Monday
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.
The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 2. The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Operations Center are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Read More
U.S. Senators Heinrich And Luján Announce Legislation To Protect New Mexico Workers From Extreme Heat
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As temperatures climbed to historic levels once again this summer, U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), announced legislation that would implement workplace heat stress protections in New Mexico and nationwide.
“Every day, thousands of New Mexicans work to maintain our grid, build our roads, care for our favorite open spaces, farm the land, and do countless other jobs under the heat of the sun — work we all rely on to make our communities function. These folks deserve our respect. And with temperatures hitting higher than ever Read More
New Mexico State Fair Announces Labor Day Blowout Sale
EXPONM News:
The New Mexico State Fair is giving fairgoers the chance to purchase admission tickets for just $4 over Labor Day weekend.
Purchase tickets here: https://statefair.exponm.com/.
“Keeping the fair accessible to everyone is a top priority and this is an unbelievable opportunity to experience all the food, fun and entertainment for a great price,” said Dan Mourning, general manager of the New Mexico State Fair. “These tickets will go quickly so New Mexicans should act fast to take advantage of this incredible, limited-time option!”
The New Mexico State Fair, held annually in Albuquerque, Read More
New Mexico And Texas Reach Settlement Agreements In Decade-Long Rio Grande Water Dispute
U.S. SUPREME COURT News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico, Texas, Colorado and the United States today filed a package of settlement agreements with the Special Master in the U.S. Supreme Court case Texas v New Mexico and Colorado and requested dismissal of the case.
The agreements, drafted with participation from relevant irrigation districts in New Mexico and Texas, resolve over a decade of interstate litigation and allow the states and their water users to move forward in implementing sustainable long-term compliance with the Rio Grande Compact and water resources management practices in the Lower Read More
Quantum Week In The “Quantum State” Aug. 31-Sept. 5
NMEDD News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico will step into the international spotlight as the “quantum state” next week, showcasing its growing momentum in science, technology, and innovation during IEEE Quantum Week in Albuquerque.
The IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE), or Quantum Week, is a premier international gathering of quantum researchers and industry members that brings together quantum science and innovation. The conference will include keynote speeches from industry leaders representing tech giants such as IBM, Microsoft, and NVIDIA. Read More
