National Hispanic Cultural Center Exhibition Rendered Presence: ‘Artistas De Nuevo México’ Run Ends July 27
NHCC News:
Visitors to the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) have just a couple weeks left to explore the figurative artworks created by New Mexico artists that are on view in Rendered Presence: Artistas de Nuevo México before the exhibition ends a successful run on July 27. The Visual Art Museum is open 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Tuesday–Sunday.
Rendered Presence: Artistas de Nuevo México explores artworks by artists living and working throughout New Mexico. Many of the artworks are figurative and created on a scale that challenges limited understandings of New Mexican art. In their own way, Read More
Wonders On Wheels Mobile Museum Visiting Public Libraries And Museums Throughout New Mexico
Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is touring the exhibit, “Eight Sites, One History: Explore the Past at New Mexico Historic Sites” to public libraries and museums in the northeast and southwest parts of the state.
During the last two weeks of July, visitors can see the exhibit, sponsored by New Mexico Historic Sites, which highlights the distinctive stories revealed at each of the state’s eight sites, from Indigenous lifeways to Spanish settlement to Read More
New Mexico’s Chile Luminaries, New Mexico Certified Chile™, Grown By Hands That Know The Land
NMCC News:
In New Mexico, the weather is constantly changing, markets rise and fall, but one thing remains the same: New Mexico Certified Chile™ farmers keep showing up, putting in the work and ensuring New Mexico Certified Chile is on tables across the world.
“Chile has been a proud tradition in New Mexico for many generations. When they choose certified chile they support your hard-working farmer, their families, your state, your country and especially your people,” said New Mexico Chile Association Board Member Tommy Rosales of Rosales Farms/Produce. “Certified farmers go the extra mile, Read More
FBI: Shiprock Man Charged With Assault And Kidnapping On Navajo Nation
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man has been charged in Federal Court for allegedly carrying out a series of violent assaults and a kidnapping that resulted in serious injuries to the victim.
According to court documents, on or about June 30, 2025, Darrin Begay, 33, allegedly assaulted the victim at a residence in within the exterior boundaries of Navajo Nation in New Mexico. The assault included punching, kicking, and strangulation, resulting in visible injuries to the victim’s face, neck, and arms.
On or about July 2, 2025, Begay allegedly returned to the victim’s home, threatened to harm Read More
OSI Highlights Benefits Of The New Mexico Fair Access To Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan
OSI News:New Mexico State Fair To Hold National Anthem Auditions
NMSF News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The search is on for talented performers to sing the national anthem at the 2025 New Mexico State Fair. Individual singers or small groups who are selected by the judging committee will have the unique opportunity to perform the anthem to thousands of people inside Tingley Coliseum at the beginning of a PRCA event during the 2025 State Fair. There are seven total PRCA events during the Fair and one Barrel Racing event.
Auditions will be held both in-person and virtually. Live auditions will be held from 6 p.m.–8 p.m., Wednesday, July 30, 2025, inside the African American Read More
Luján Statement Ahead Of 80th Anniversary Of Trinity Test
Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Trinity Test:
“Tomorrow marks 80 years since the Trinity Test — eight decades of pain, loss, and injustice for the victims still living with the fallout of nuclear testing and uranium mining.
“For over a decade, our Congressional Delegation has worked alongside courageous advocates to fight for justice. Thanks to this tireless work, Congress passed a historic expansion and extension of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, Read More
Rabbi Shlachter: Promoting Peace Requires More Than Open Dialogue—It Requires Discernment, Responsibility, And An Unwavering Rejection Of Hate In All Its Forms
By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Jewish Center
I write today as a committed advocate of free speech and open dialogue. I fully support the rights of those who are organizing the upcoming Free Palestine Summer Series, which includes events scheduled at SALA and the Unitarian Church from now through September. Many of the individuals involved are sincerely dedicated to fostering peace in the Middle East—a goal that I, too, share, though I hold a markedly different perspective from that presented in the films and talks planned for this series. That difference, of course, is a legitimate subject Read More
Friends Of History First Wednesday Lecture: Dr. Alysia L. Abbott On Graves & Graveyards Of Santa Fe Trail Travelers
Monument to Philip Schwartzkopf, Fairview Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Courtesy/2025 Dr. Alysia L. Abbott
Headstones in the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Courtesy/2025 Dr. Alysia L. Abbott
Friends of History News:
“Death at the End of the Trail: A Talk about the Graves and Graveyards of Santa Fe Trail Travelers in Santa Fe” presented by archeologist and anthropologist Dr. Alysia L. Abbott.
- Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025
- Presented free on YouTube by Friends of History.
- Link: https://bit.ly/4kzCQwA
Overview:
The true end of the trail for many who found their way from the East to Santa Read More
Heinrich On $12.5 Million+ For New Mexico
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
Investments Heinrich championed fully fund SNAP & WIC, increase funding for the Southwest Border Commission, support Tribes & farmers, provide rental assistance, & more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) has announced the bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies Bill. With Committee approval of this bill, Heinrich secured support for more than $12.5 million for New Mexico, Read More
