State Environmental Department Opens Funding Opportunity For Brackish Water Projects
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department and the Office of the State Engineer are offering millions of dollars in funding opportunities to those looking to develop brackish water projects in New Mexico as part of the Strategic Water Supply Program.
Counties, municipalities, political subdivisions, state agencies, and state institutions of higher education, are all eligible to submit grant proposals for innovative projects focused on exploring, producing, or treating brackish water in the state. Proposals may include constructing brackish water treatment facilities, Read More
Laguna Wildfire Weekly Update: Aug. 28
SFNF News:
Acres: 17,415
Start Date: 6/25/2025
Containment: 90%
Location: Located in the Coyote Ranger District, 8 miles north of New Mexico State Road 96 and west of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness.
Personnel: 5
Resources:1 engine
Fuels: Oak brush, ponderosa pine, Piñon-juniper
Highlights: Updates will be provided once a week, unless significant activity or changes occur. The next Laguna Wildfire Weekly Update will be provided Tuesday Sept. 2, 2025.
Over the weekend the fire area received ¾ of an inch of rain. No smoke has been visible for the last two days.
The wildfire remains within Read More
NM State Police Conducts Successful Warrant Operation
NMSP News:
EDDY COUNTY — On Aug. 22 and 23, 2025, the New Mexico State Police, in partnership with the Administrative Office of the Courts, conducted a Safe Surrender and warrant round-up operation in the Carlsbad area.
The Safe Surrender program was designed to give the public an opportunity to resolve outstanding warrants voluntarily. The operation was carried out in two parts. Part One focused on Safe Surrender, where defendants were able to voluntarily appear before New Mexico Magistrate Courts on both scheduled dates to comply with their court orders. Part Two, conducted on Saturday, Read More
Roadwork Begins On US 550 In Cuba
NMDOT News:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Six along with Siete Inc (Contractor) began a $14.9 million bridge replacement project in Cuba, NM.
Work began Aug/ 25, 2025, on the southbound lanes at mile marker 64. All traffic has been diverted onto the northbound lanes for the first phase of the project. Contractor’s work hours are scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Drivers should expect lane closures, minor delays and plan travel accordingly.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation is committed to the safety of the traveling public and Read More
“Maatakuyma” Brings Hopi Ancestral Traditions Into Sharp Focus At Museum Of Indian Arts And Culture
Ninma, Natwani Series (#12) © 2025, Duwawisioma (Victor Masayesva Jr.) All rights retained by copyright holder.
NMDCA News:
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture presents Màatakuyma: Now It is Becoming Clearer to Me, a compelling exhibition of works by Hopi photographer and filmmaker Duwawisioma (Victor Masayesva Jr.). The title reflects the artist’s lifelong exploration of “existence” and “being” through Hopi ancestral traditions in the modern world. Màatakuyma is on view Aug. 31, 2025 through April 19, 2026.
Featuring images created throughout Duwawisioma’s distinguished career, Read More
Investing In Our Future: Why UNM-LA’s Endowment Fund Matters Now More Than Ever
By MIKE HOLTZCLAW
Chancellor
UNM-Los Alamos
At UNM-Los Alamos, we are proud of our legacy of providing accessible, high-quality education that empowers students and strengthens our community. Today, we stand at a pivotal moment — one that calls for bold action and collective investment in our future.
Thanks to a transformative opportunity through a federal Title V Grant, we have the chance to establish something UNM-LA has never had before: an endowed fund dedicated to supporting student success, faculty excellence and emerging campus needs. This fund will provide the chancellor with Read More
Heinrich, Luján Announce Introduction Of Legislation To Restore Abortion Access Nationwide
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined the entire Senate Democratic caucus in introducing the Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025, legislation to guarantee access to abortion everywhere across the country and restore the right to comprehensive reproductive health care for millions of Americans.
The introduction of this legislation comes as the Trump Administration further attacks a woman’s right to choose and Congressional Republicans seek to effectively defund Planned Parenthood. Put together, Trump and Congressional Read More
LA Takes On Artesia In Cernicek Opening Round
This original Louie Cernicek Invitational Tournament trophy has been retired and the trophy now used is one that the winning team can take home. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By MIKE COTE
Sports Writer
Los Alamos Daily Post
The annual Louie Cernicek Invitational boys soccer tournament opens bright and early Friday morning.
The Louie Cernicek Invitational is one of the marquee events for Los Alamos’ boys soccer program. The Hilltoppers will be at home Friday morning to host the Artesia Bulldogs in the first round.
Friday’s opening round contest will be just the second game of the 2025 Read More
$15,000 In Prizes Offered To Outdoor Rec Businesses
Daniel Cederberg runs Moonrock Outfitters, a community-focused bike and skate shop in Roswell. Courtesy/NMEDD
Wolfhorse Outfitters is an Apache-owned horseback guide business based in Arenas Valley. Courtesy/NMEDD
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — Outdoor recreation businesses in New Mexico are invited to apply for the newly expanded Adventure Pitch Fest, where companies will compete for $15,000 in cash prizes for innovative business ideas.
Formerly part of the Outdoor Economics Conference, the Outdoor Recreation Division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD) has reimagined Read More
Op-Ed: Which Side Are You On?
By ANDI KRON
Los Alamos
I recently reunited with an Israeli friend who was visiting the Lab on official business. It had been 2 1/5 years since I last saw him in Israel. “How are things going in Israel?” I asked with trepidation. “We are traumatized,” he answered. His brother is a surgeon and has been on reserve duty for months as a medic in Gaza. His wife is a lecturer in universities and lost several students in the massacre of October 7, 2023. Her parents live in the south where Hamas terrorists infiltrated and killed residents of their community. He needs police protection when he travels to Europe Read More
