Scenes From Recent Trip Passing Through Vancouver
View passing by Vancouver taken from the deck of a cruise ship during a recent trip heading to Alaska. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Another view of Vancouver taken from the deck of a cruise ship. Photo by Liddie Martinez
A scene viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez
A scene viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Wood-carved totem poles viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez
More wood-carved totem poles viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Department Names Leaders For State Technology And Innovation Office
Nora Meyers Sackett
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has named Nora Meyers Sackett as director and Lindsay Humphries as associate director of its new Technology and Innovation Office (TIO), which launches with more than $90 million in state funding to support startups and emerging tech sectors.
“We are grateful to have a strong and experienced team leading this important work for New Mexico’s future,” EDD Cabinet Secretary Rob Black said. “Nora Meyers Sackett and Lindsay Humphries have the skills and dedication to help grow innovation and build a tech Read More
New Mexico Awarded National College In High School Alliance Grant To Expand Dual Enrollment Access
Public Education Secretary Mariana D. Padilla
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico has been selected as one of seven states to receive a College in High School Alliance (CHSA) grant aimed at expanding dual enrollment opportunities for high school students, particularly in rural and low-income communities.
The New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED) and Public Education Department will collaborate with national experts to create action plans aimed at improving dual enrollment policies and expanding access to college courses for high school students.
The initiative focuses on Read More
New Mexico Department Of Game And Fish Conducting Wildlife Law Violation Checkpoints For Hunting, Fishing Seasons
NMGF News:
SANTA FE — The Department of Game and Fish (NMGF) is conducting checkpoints throughout the state this hunting season to collect biological data and to detect wildlife law violations.
As a result, the public may encounter minor delays. Department officers may be assisted by other law enforcement agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State Police or county sheriff’s offices.
Citizens are encouraged to report any wildlife crime or suspected crime they may observe while enjoying New Mexico’s great outdoors. To report a wildlife Read More
FBI: Farmington Man Faces Federal Drug, Firearms Charges While On Supervised Release
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Farmington man is facing federal charges following the discovery of methamphetamine, firearms, and ammunition during a search of his residence while he was on supervised release for a prior federal firearms conviction.
According to court documents, on June 13, 2025, Stephen Dye, 43, was arrested after agents from the Region Two Narcotics Task Force executed a search warrant at his residence in Farmington, New Mexico. During the search, agents seized approximately 177 grams of methamphetamine, suspected fentanyl pills, digital scales, packaging materials, Read More
PEEC Planetarium: Unveiling The Invisible Universe Aug. 9
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will present “Unveiling The Invisible Universe”, 2-2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Aug. 9 in the Planetarium at the Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
This program is aimed at children 8+. Planetarium programs not recommended for children 4 and under. Admission: $8/adult, $6/child, $20/family.
For thousands of years humans observed the light coming from the night sky with their eyes. In the beginning of the 17th century, the invention of the telescope by Galileo revolutionized our knowledge of the Universe.
Finally, in the 20th century Read More
Fort Union Annual Program: ‘A Play Of Candlelight’ Sept. 6
Two people dressed in 1800s style clothing in a covered wagon. Photo credit/NPS
NPS News:
WATROUS — Dressed in historic costumes, staff will guide visitors on a lantern-lit tour to “meet” some of the personalities who helped weave the fabric of Fort Union.
Each program lasts about 45 minutes and is limited to 22 reservation-holders. Park gates open for this event at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6, with tours at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 p.m.
Reservations required by calling the visitor center beginning Aug. 8. Please call 505.425.8025 (ext.1), then select the Front Desk for reservations. Read More
Hybrid Public Meeting To Discuss Depressurization Of Flanged Tritium Waste Containers Aug. 20 At SALA
LANL News:
The U.S. Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration’s (DOE/NNSA) Los Alamos Field Office and the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) will hold a hybrid public meeting to discuss the controlled depressurization of headspace gas from four flanged tritium waste containers (FTWCs) at Technical Area 54, Area G, at LANL.
The meeting is 5:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20, at SALA Los Alamos Event Center, 2551 Central Ave.
A virtual dial-in option is available for those who cannot participate in person. Virtual access information is as follows:
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FBI: Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty To Exploiting Minors Via Social Media
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — An Albuquerque man pleaded guilty to federal charges involving the exploitation of minors using social media platforms.
According to court records, between June 2021 and March 2023, Adrian Puentes, 25, used Instagram and Snapchat to coerce and entice two minors under the age of 18 to engage in illegal sexual activity. Puentes admitted that he threatened one victim, demanding sexually explicit photographs and stating he would share them publicly if she did not comply. He used Snapchat to persuade the second victim to meet in person for sexual activity, including sending Read More
Senators Heinrich And Luján Host Roundtable On Public Broadcasting’s Vital Role In New Mexico
U.S. SENATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, hosted a roundtable this week with New Mexico’s public broadcasting stations
The officials discussed how President Donald Trump and Republicans’ cuts to public radio and TV stations will harm communities across New Mexico, particularly rural and Tribal communities, many of which rely on public broadcasting as their primary source of information during life-or-death Read More
