Second Judicial District Court Operations In Albuquerque Changing Due To Security Staff Cutbacks
COURT News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In response to reduced security staffing, the Second Judicial District Court will change its operations on Monday to limit the number of people entering the county courthouse in downtown Albuquerque and two other court locations.
The state Supreme Court ordered the operational changes at the district court.
“The safety and well-being of people required to go to court cannot be compromised,” Supreme Court Chief Justice David K. Thomson said.
“We must take these precautionary steps while the district court works with Bernalillo County and its sheriff’s office to Read More
Heinrich Leads Legislation To Protect Dreamers’ Data, Prevent DHS From Referring Dreamers To ICE & CBP
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) led the introduction of the Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act, legislation to provide a statutory guarantee to current and prospective Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program applicants, also known as Dreamers, that the private information they provide in their applications will not be weaponized against them as the Trump Administration increases information sharing to advance their draconian mass deportation agenda.
Last month, the Trump Administration gave Department of Homeland Security Read More
FBI-Homeland Security Create Regional Task Force
FBI News:
HOUSTON — The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston Field Office and FBI Houston announced the establishment of a regional Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) on July 17 to combat emerging threats from transnational criminal organizations in Southeast Texas.
The task force was created as a regional component to the national Homeland Security Task Force established by the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice pursuant to an Executive Order issued by President Donald Trump on January 29, 2025, to protect Read More
Robinson: My 50 Years Of New Mexico Journalism
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
In July 1975, I was stringing for the Gallup Independent from the Navajo Reservation, when they asked me to work temporarily in Grants. The Independent had acquired a small newspaper there, but their hire for that job didn’t want to live in a uranium boom town and fled. They were desperate. It was a Friday, and deadline was Monday.
“Go to Grants and get anything you can,” the assistant editor said.
I’d never heard of the place but figured the best way to fill space was to take pictures. I wound up at Acoma Pueblo on a feast day. As I stood on the Read More
21st International Folk Art Market Sets Organizational Record
Multicolores at the IFAM Sustainability tent 2025. Photo © Christine Alexander
ART News:
SANTA FE — The International Folk Art Market (IFAM) has announced a record-breaking $3.88 million in sales during its 21st annual market that ran July 10-13, 2025, at the Railyard Park in Santa Fe.
In addition to this year’s record sales, IFAM hosted 20,000 visitors who attended to shop and interact with approximately 150 artists and cooperatives from 57 countries.
This is the first time since the pandemic that IFAM attendance has crossed the 20,000-visitor mark.
“In a world that too often divides us, the Read More
Laguna Wildfire Update July 20: Increased Smoke Expected As Firefighters Work To Contain Blaze, 55% Contained
SFNF News:
The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has released the July 20 update on the lightning-caused Laguna Wildfire, which sparked on June 25. It has consumed 16,713 acres in the Coyote Ranger District, 8 miles north of N.M. 96 and west of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness.
Increased smoke can be expected in the coming days as firefighters work to contain the blaze, now 55 percent contained.
Gallina Ranch remains in “GO” evacuation status, and the Monastery of Christ in the Desert remains in “SET” status. For complete information on evacuations in New Mexico, visit https://www.emnrd.nm.gov/sfd/fire-prevention-programs/ready-set-go-new-mexico/ Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Hosts 30 Years Of Quantum Dots Conference – Uniting Pioneering Scientists, Next Generation Of Researchers From Around The World
Quantum dots have transformed technologies in displays, photonics, bioimaging, and energy harvesting. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is hosting the 30 Years of Quantum Dots at Los Alamos conference starting today through July 24 in Santa Fe.
The meeting will unite pioneering scientists and the next generation of researchers from around the world to examine cutting-edge advancements and chart the future of colloidal quantum dot science — a field the Laboratory helped shape from its inception.
“In the early days, quantum dot research was a niche curiosity Read More
United Way Of Northern New Mexico’s 211 Program Joins Forces With AARP To Boost Caregiver Support
SELF HELP News:
A new partnership between AARP’s Caregiver Program and United Way of Northern New Mexico’s 211 program means individuals who call into their free local 211 helpline will now be screened and offered additional resources if identified as caregivers.
The 211 helpline of Northern New Mexico is operated by the Los Alamos-based nonprofit, Self Help, Inc., with support from the United Way of Northern New Mexico, and services Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Taos, and Mora counties. Self Help is one of eight 211 operators across New Mexico that collaborate through the statewide New Mexico 211 Read More
New Mexico Tourism Dept. Awards $3.8 Million To 45 Entities Through Cooperative Marketing Grant Program For FY26
NMTD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) is awarding $3.8 million in grant funding to 45 entities, including $109,000 to Los Alamos County, through the Cooperative Marketing Grant Program for fiscal year 2026.
NMTD will again be instituting a 2-to-1 funding match for FY26, meaning the financial commitment from NMTD is double what grant partners are contributing for the fiscal year. As a result of the department’s 2-to-1 commitment, the total advertising investment for this program in FY26 will be $5.7 million.
“Continuing to administer this program with 2-to-1 matching Read More
State Aging Department Launches New Website
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) has launched a newly redesigned website.
The updated site offers a cleaner layout, easier navigation, and improved accessibility to help older adults, caregivers, and New Mexicans with disabilities connect with the services they need.
“Our website is often the first connection people have to our department and the vital services that so many rely on,” Emily Kaltenbach said, ALTSD Cabinet Secretary. “We designed this new site to reflect our commitment to accessibility, clarity and compassion, so that Read More
