Community Day Returns To Museum Hill On Sept. 13
NMDCA News:
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, the Museum of International Folk Art, and New Mexico Arts proudly invite the public to their annual Community Day Celebration, Gathering Seeds, Tending Roots from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, on Museum Hill.
Gathering Seeds, Tending Roots is a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Santa Fe’s UNESCO designation as the first creative city for folk art and craft in 2005. This free, family-friendly event brings together community members, artists, musicians, and cultural leaders for a full day of vibrant programming reflecting Read More
Albuquerque And Bernalillo County To Receive Major Housing Investment For Housing, Homelessness
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Albuquerque and Bernalillo County will receive $80 million for housing and homelessness projects, part of a $120 million statewide allocation announced earlier this month by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to expand affordable housing options, reduce homelessness, and improve public safety in New Mexico.
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ (NMDWS) Office of Housing will oversee distribution of the funds.
“When families don’t have to worry about keeping a roof over their heads, everything else becomes possible,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “These Read More
ABQ To Host IEEE Quantum Week Conf. Aug. 31–Sept. 5
VISIT ABQ News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Albuquerque will host the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. (IEEE) Quantum Week Conference from Aug. 31–Sept. 5 at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
The global conference on quantum computing and emerging technologies is expected to draw over 1,400 attendees from around the world—including more than 350 students—generate over 3,100 hotel room nights and contribute an estimated $1.5 million in direct spending to the local economy.
With a technical and keynote program that unveils perspectives from quantum Nobel Laureates David Wineland Read More
Registration Open For NM Infrastructure Finance Conference
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE— Registration is now open for the 28th annual New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference (NMIFC), the state’s premier gathering for infrastructure funding, planning, and collaboration.
The 2025 NMIFC is set for Nov. 3-7 at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
Building on the success of 2024’s largest conference to date, the 2025 NMIFC promises to be an even more dynamic and informative gathering for more than 600 expected attendees.
Centered on the theme “New Mexico Rising through Integrated Community Infrastructure,” this five-day event will feature Read More
Los Alamos County Council Proclaims September 2025 ‘National Suicide Prevention Month In Los Alamos’
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed September 2025 ‘National Suicide Prevention Month in Los Alamos’ during this evening’s meeting in Council Chambers. Pictured from left, Los Alamos JJAB Executive Director Rachel Mohr-Richards, Los Alamos Community Foundation Program Manager Brandi Weiss, Social Services Manager Jessica Strong, Councilor Melanie Hand, and Los Alamos Community Foundation Executive Director Liz Martineau. Courtesy/LAC Read More
New Mexico State Police Responds To Federal Comments About English Language Proficiency And CDL’s
Chief Troy Weisler
NMSP News:
SANTA FE—New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Chief Troy Weisler today said federal officials have mischaracterized New Mexico’s Commercial Driver’s License policy and compliance with federal law related to English Language Proficiency (ELP) testing.
The chief’s comments are in response to questions surrounding a July 3, 2025, traffic stop in which an NMSP officer cited commercial truck driver Harjinder Singh for a speeding violation. Singh was later involved in a high-profile crash in Florida that left three dead.
On June 25, 2025, new federal guidelines regarding Read More
Los Luceros Historic Site To Host Dawn ‘til Dusk Event
Department Of Cultural Affairs News:
The community is invited to enjoy the changing season at Los Luceros Historic Site during Dawn ‘Til Dusk Day on the first Sunday of each month.
Sundays, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, and Nov. 2.
Admission for New Mexico residents is free.
Details:
- What: Dawn ‘Til Dusk days offer extended hours to explore the exhibits, historic buildings, nature trails, and farm animals at Los Luceros. Visitors can take a guided bird walk with staff from the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 7:00 a.m. Sign-up ahead of time online at peecnature.org/events/. At 10:30 a.m.
FBI: Vanderwagen Man Gets 37 Months Behind Bars For Violent Knife Attack Leaving Victim With Serious Injuries
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A Newcomb man was sentenced to 37 months in prison for assaulting another man with a knife, leaving the victim with serious bodily injuries.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, on Nov. 12, 2024, Josiah Bodie, 23, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, used a knife to assault a man outside Basha’s grocery store in Shiprock, New Mexico, following an argument.
Surveillance video showed Bodie approaching the victim with a knife as the victim attempted to walk away. Witnesses reported that Bodie threw the victim against a wall before stabbing Read More
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Earns State’s Only 5-Star CMS Rating
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SANTA FE — CHRISTUS St. Vincent has been awarded the highest possible 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), making it the only hospital in New Mexico to earn the national distinction.
The 5-star rating recognizes hospitals that achieve exceptional performance in patient outcomes, safety, patient experience and overall quality of care.
“This 5-star rating is a testament to the dedication, skill and compassion of our entire workforce,” Read More
NM Superintendent Of Insurance Urges Consumers To Understand Their Role In Prior Authorization Process
NMOSI News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance urges all health insurance consumers to actively monitor the status of any prior authorization requests submitted on their behalf. Prior authorization is your health insurance company’s review of a request for medication, procedure, or specialist visits before you get care. Sometimes prior authorization is required, and sometimes it is optional, either way, it may affect whether your care is covered. The insurer looks at whether the service is medically necessary, whether it is being done in the right setting (like Read More
