Multiple Roads On Santa Fe National Forest Damaged Following Recent Storms
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Multiple roads on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) were damaged and washed out following severe storms. Shaun Sanchez, Forest Supervisor, stated, “Our engineers and road crew are assessing road damage, prioritizing areas with emergency access needs, and working to repair roads leading up to the Labor Day weekend. With increased traffic over the holiday, we ask that the public exercise extreme caution when driving through the forest.”
According to the National Weather Service, there is a heightened risk of river and stream flooding during storm events forecast Read More
New Helicopter Enhances Emergency Air Medical Services In Northern New Mexico
Crew with new H125 B3E (AS350 B3E) helicopter. Courtesy photo
HEALTHCARE News:
TAOS — Patients needing emergency air medical transport throughout northern New Mexico now have greater access to critical care with the arrival of a new helicopter in Taos. TriState CareFlight 16’s new H125 B3E (AS350 B3E) helicopter went into service in Taos earlier this month, delivering faster response times, improved performance, and advanced capabilities to support patients in need. The program is part of Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, which recently entered into a multi-year Read More
New Mexico State Land Office Proposes New Rule To Harness Geothermal Potential
NMSLO News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Land Office will hold a public rulemaking hearing on a new, proposed geothermal rule to align with recent legislative changes and modernize and improve the agency’s process for issuing geothermal leases. The hearing will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Morgan Hall at the State Land Office building in Santa Fe located at 310 Old Santa Fe Trail.
The purpose of the hearing is to gather feedback and receive public comments on a proposed replacement of the agency’s rule for developing geothermal resources (19.2.7 NMAC). The rule is expected Read More
Housing New Mexico Announces New Public Comment Process For Environmental Review Projects
Housing New Mexico has announced a new process for gathering public comment on environmental review projects related to federally funded housing and community development projects. Beginning in September, Housing New Mexico will publish environmental review legal notices on its website in compliance with updated U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations. Felician Villa in Rio Rancho is a Housing New Mexico-funded multifamily development for seniors that required an environmental review. Photo courtesy Housing New Mexico
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Housing New Read More
New Mexico State Fair Announces Competitors For Green Chile Cheeseburger, Unique Foods Contests
NMSF News:
The New Mexico State Fair announced the competitors for two of its most highly anticipated contests, the Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge and the Unique Foods Contest.
The Unique Foods Contest is the ultimate celebration of Fair foods; sweet, salty, fried, smothered, you name it, this competition has it. Set to take place at noon on opening day, Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Chevron Pavilion, you won’t want to miss this epic culinary throwdown. A panel of local media personalities will serve as judges. Each vendor who enters their dish will ensure it is available to purchase for the general Read More
DoIT Radio System Coordinates Swift, Organized Response To Santa Fe Shooting Aug. 11
DoIT News:
SANTA FE — When gunshots rang out in Santa Fe County on Aug. 11, four separate law enforcement teams coordinated seamlessly through the New Mexico Department of Information Technology’s statewide radio network, successfully resolving a dangerous incident in an area where communication failures once plagued emergency responders.
The swift response showcased how the New Mexico Department of Information Technology’s (DoIT) Digital Trunked Radio System has transformed public safety operations across New Mexico, eliminating the communication dead zones that Read More
New Mexico Literacy Center Seeks Design, Program Partners
NMPED News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico is moving forward with a first-of-its-kind Literacy Center in Albuquerque, and the Public Education Department (NMPED) is seeking partners to help design and launch the state-funded hub aimed at boosting reading skills for New Mexicans of all ages.
“Our goal is simple: to make New Mexico a place where every child and adult can read at or above grade level,” Public Education Secretary Mariana D. Padilla said. “The Literacy Center will be a hub of innovation and support, and we’re eager to work with a partner who can help bring this vision to life.”
The center will Read More
State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In September 2025
NMSP News:
Statewide – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during September 2025.
NMSP is bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver Read More
NMED Warns Public Of Risks Of Purchasing Goods From Unregulated Online Food Vendors
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department is warning the public about health risks from unlicensed food vendors selling enchilada plates, meal preps, and other cooked foods through social media platforms like Facebook Marketplace.
Foods that require a permit include:
- Cooked meals, enchilada plates, meal preps
- Dairy-based products
- Meats, including jerky
- Any item needing temperature control for safety
These foods can support harmful bacterial growth and cause foodborne illness without proper handling.
While New Mexico’s Homemade Food Act allows individuals to prepare Read More
Private Postsecondary Enrollment Grows 6% As 95 Institutions Receive State Authorization
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — Private postsecondary enrollment in New Mexico has grown 6% to reach 10,685 students as the New Mexico Higher Education Department completed state authorization renewal for 95 institutions for the 2026 academic year.
A total of 95 institutions renewed their authorization, while an additional 10 institutions remain in good standing. For the 2026 academic year, the following types of institutions received state authorization renewal:
- 44 distance education institutions
- 33 licensed institutions
- 11 registered institutions
- 7 out-of-state proprietary institutions
