In Wake Of Trout Fire In Grant County, New Mexico State Agencies React Quickly To Restore Wildlife Habitat
NMDGF Director Mike Sloan
NMDGF News:
SILVER CITY — In the wake of the Trout Fire in Grant County, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) and New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) swiftly reseeded burned areas in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to restore more than 1,200 acres of key habitat near the Bear Canyon Lake Wildlife Management Area through targeted reseeding efforts.
The state agencies’ quick reaction was crucial because the rapid response bypassed the potentially lengthy federal approval process that could have jeopardized seeding efforts due Read More
Tales Of Our Times: Fans Of Either Party Are Threats To Our Democracy
Tales Of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
Los Alamos
Fans Of Either Party Are Threats To Our Democracy
A funny thing happened on the way to the news forum. I started out to write a column about the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970 (NEPA). Before I was too far along, I got tangled up in the political linguistics of our time. Such problems catch many of us unawares, and often, I suspect.
When Americans hear the term “pillars of democracy”, a big bunch of them might think of Democrats; another large bunch might think of Republicans. Democracy itself benefits most from more awareness of free speech and Read More
YCC Seeks 2026 Project Proposals, Grants Up To $225,000
NMYCC News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps (NMYCC) is now accepting applications for grants up to $225,000 to fund projects that improve public spaces statewide while providing job training to young New Mexicans ages of 14 to 25.
“We’re looking for creative projects that make a real difference in communities across New Mexico,” David Chené said, executive director. “These grants provide a win-win opportunity – improving our state while giving young people hands-on work experience and job skills.”
State and federal agencies, public colleges and universities, Read More
FBI: Little Water Man Faces Up To 10 Years For Assault
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A Little Water man has been charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury following an incident in 2024.
According to court documents, on July 29, 2024, Anthony Sandoval, 40, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, assaulted the victim with a rifle, and the assault resulted in serious bodily injury.
Sandoval is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, assault resulting in serious bodily injury and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Sandoval will remain in third-party custody pending trial, which has not yet been Read More
Dark Night At Dara Jones Soccer Field Tonight July 26!
By HEIDI MORRIS
Pajarito Astronomers Club
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program.
Anyone with an interest in stargazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Dara Jones Soccer Field, tonight, July 26, at Overlook Park in White Rock.
The County will have the lights out for the community and Dara Jones Soccer Field will be available for astronomy use until 11:45 p.m. Volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will begin observing one hour after sunset and will stay Read More
Terrance C. Cole Sworn In As Administrator To Lead DEA
Terrance C. ‘Terry’ Cole
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Terrance C. “Terry” Cole was sworn in July 23, 2025, as administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
Cole is a distinguished public servant who has spent more than 31 years in law enforcement, 22 of which were at DEA fighting the drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations.
Since 2023, Cole has served as Virginia’s Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security in Gov. Youngkin’s cabinet, overseeing 11 state public safety agencies, comprising more than 19,000 Read More
Governor Addresses Friday’s Deadly Shooting At UNM
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham posted the following statement on Facebook following a shooting Friday at the University of New Mexico’s (UNM) main campus in Albuquerque, during which an 18-year-old shot and killed a 14-year-old and injured a 19-year-old.
“Today’s (Friday’s) deadly shooting at UNM is heartbreaking and I extend my deepest sympathies to the family of the individual who lost their life in this tragedy.
“I’m grateful for the swift response by UNM police, New Mexico State Police, and other first responders Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Department Awards $258,000 To Innovative Projects Across 11 Counties
AREA’s September 2024 Town Hall, hosted by President & CEO Danielle Casey, brought together top voices in site selection. From left, Danielle Casey, president & CEO for AREA, Tony Ramirez, MBA, founder, PlazaSource LLC at Navigator Consulting, James Blair, founder and managing director of Navigator Consulting. Courtesy/EDD 
Grow Raton commercial kitchen will have five studios to rent and a basement for the commercial food storage processing of value added packaging. From left, EDD Regional Representative Tim Hagaman with Grow Raton staff VP Brandy Dietz, President Read More
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich & Tim Sheehy Introduce Legislation To Study Cost Of Wildfires On Homeowners
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act, legislation to better understand the cost of increasingly destructive wildfires on homeowners’ insurance coverage and identify possible measures to alleviate the financial risk of wildfires.
“I’m hearing from more and more New Mexicans who’ve seen their insurance premiums skyrocket, lost coverage entirely, or been priced out of protecting their homes. That is completely unacceptable,” Sen. Heinrich said. “Families deserve Read More
NMSP: 18-Year-Old Arrested In Shooting Death Of 14-Year-Old Boy On University Of New Mexico Campus
NMSP News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate a shooting Friday, July 25, 2025, at Mesa Vista Hall on the University of New Mexico (UNM) Campus in Albuquerque.
At approximately 1:36 a.m., UNM PD officers responded to an alarm call at Mesa Vista Hall. Upon arrival, officers observed broken windows and suspected blood.
UNM PD officers later received a phone call from a woman who had a family member on campus who heard the gunshots.
UNM PD officers then received another phone call from UNMH that a 19-year-old male came in with a gunshot Read More
