FBI: Santa Fe Woman Charged With Drug Distribution Resulting In Death Faces 20 Years Up To Life In Prison
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A Santa Fe woman has been charged by federal authorities in connection with a drug distribution case that resulted in a fatality.
According to court documents, on Oct. 6, 2023, Aimee Lamar, 34, distributed a mixture containing fentanyl and methamphetamine to an individual who died as a result of using the substance.
Lamar is charged with one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and one count of distribution of methamphetamine resulting in death and will remain on conditions of release pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled.
If convicted of the Read More
Explore The Lives Of Stars With PEEC & Astrophysicist Galen Gisler At Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites curious minds to journey through the cosmos at the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium for a captivating program: “Stellar Lifecycles:, taking place 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Led by PEEC Board Member and astrophysicist Galen Gisler, this family-friendly presentation explores the fascinating question: What can we learn from the light of stars? Using only the light that reaches Earth, scientists over the past two centuries have uncovered the secrets behind the lives of stars — from their formation in stellar nurseries Read More
Sen. Martin Heinrich Seeks Answers From DOE On Decision To Terminate Loan Commitment For Grain Belt Express
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright demanding answers on the decision to abruptly terminate a conditional loan guarantee for the Grain Belt Express, a transmission project that was slated to save families more than $52 billion in energy costs, create more than 4,000 jobs, and meet surging energy demands across the country.
Heinrich’s letter comes just a month after Wright himself affirmed in a Committee hearing Read More
Dr. Hailey Heinz Appointed To Lead ECECD’s Policy, Research, And Quality Initiatives Division
Dr. Hailey Heinz
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — Dr. Hailey Heinz has been appointed to serve as the new division director for Policy, Research, and Quality Initiatives (PRQI) at the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD).
Dr. Heinz brings more than a decade of experience in early childhood research and policy in New Mexico, most recently serving as deputy director and senior research scientist at the University of New Mexico’s Cradle to Career Policy Institute (CCPI).
“Dr. Heinz has dedicated her career to understanding and improving the systems that serve New Mexico’s Read More
New Mexico Tech’s Michael Jackson Named Acting President
Dr. Michael Jackson
NMT News:
SOCORRO — New Mexico Tech (NMT) has announced a temporary leadership structure following the recent resignation of Dr. Mahyar Amouzegar. Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Michael Jackson will serve as Acting President, effective July 28, 2025.
Dr. Lique Coolen, Vice President of Research, will also assume the role of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, effective Aug. 1, 2025. This structure is designed to ensure seamless university operations and maintain a strong focus on the institution’s academic and research missions. Read More
Gessing: New Mexico And The Film Industry Recession
By PAUL GESSING
Executive Director
Rio Grande Foundation
Since the days of Bill Richardson’s Administration, the Rio Grande Foundation has opposed New Mexico’s generous film subsidies. Back in Richardson’s day, the primary subsidy was a 25 percent “refundable” tax credit, meaning that anyone filming in New Mexico received up to 25 percent of what they spent to film in the Land of Enchantment (courtesy of New Mexico’s taxpayers).
Gov. Susana Martinez attempted to rein in the subsidy program. Along with the Legislature, she placed a $50 million annual spending cap on film subsidies. When Lujan Read More
Heinrich Urges USDA And Interior Department To Provide Adequate Resources And Support To Wildland Firefighters
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
- Heinrich to DOI and USDA Secretary: “In addition to carrying out their own duties and responsibilities, firefighters reportedly have been thrown into serving in administrative and janitorial roles – ranging from cleaning campground bathrooms to answering front desk calls to mowing lawns.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary (USDA) Brooke Rollins and U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Read More
Governor Marks 60th Anniversary Of Medicare And Medicaid
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today recognized the 60th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid while condemning the GOP budget that threatens to strip health coverage from hundreds of thousands of New Mexicans.
“For six decades, Medicare and Medicaid have been lifelines for New Mexico families, ensuring our most vulnerable residents can access the health care they need and deserve,” Lujan Grisham said. “While we celebrate this milestone, we must also recognize that these programs are under unprecedented attack by Congressional Republicans.” Read More
State Supreme Courts Must Lead Innovation And Reform Of Legal Education And Admissions
NMSC News:
WILLIAMBURG, VA — The Conference of Chief Justices (CCJ) and Conference of State Court Administrators (COSCA) today released the findings of an 18-month effort to better understand the changing legal profession and why it is not meeting the needs of the American people. The study is based on 12 regional listening conferences across the country; more than 90 interviews and focus groups of a wide range of stakeholders; and surveys of over 4,000 judges, 4,400 practicing attorneys, and 600 law students.
The report is from CCJ and COSCA’s Committee on Legal Education and Admissions Reform Read More
Senator Brantley Reacts To Governor’s Legislative Priority For Potential Special Session
NMSR News:
MESCALERO — During Wednesday’s Courts, Corrections, and Justice Committee (CCJ) hearing, a presentation from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Chief Counsel revealed the likelihood of a special legislative session this fall and what priorities the Governor wishes to accomplish. Among the topics discussed was the Governor’s intent to ban Immigration Detention Facilities in New Mexico.
Following Wednesday’s committee presentation, Sen. Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) issued the following reaction:
“New Mexico is under a clear and present danger from within our own state Read More
