Court Affirms Convictions Of Pecos Man For Fatal Shooting
COURT News:
SANTA FE — The state Supreme Court today affirmed a Pecos man’s convictions for first-degree murder, attempted murder and other charges stemming from a shooting after an argument during a night of drinking.
The Court unanimously rejected Mark Valencia’s argument that the trial court erred in denying his requested jury instruction on whether his level of intoxication prevented him from forming the required criminal intent for willful and deliberate first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.
The justices concluded that Valencia’s proposed jury instruction misstated Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: July 14, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The brown trout was introduced into New Mexico’s rivers and streams in the late 19th and early 20th century. Originally native to Europe and Asia, the brown trout has proven to be very adaptable and has established wild populations in all the states where it has been introduced. They have not been stocked in New Mexico for many years. If you catch a brown trout in New Mexico, it is a wild, naturally reproduced fish.
Some off the best brown trout fishing is in the larger rivers. The Rio Grande, Chama and San Juan Rivers all have wild Read More
Laguna Wildfire Daily Update: July 15
SFNF News:
Acres: 14700
Start Date: 06/25/2025
Location: Gallina, NM
Personnel: 162
Containment: 45%
Fuels: Oak brush, Pinyon-juniper, and mixed conifer
Highlights: Command of the Laguna Fire was transferred to Southwest Area Incident Management Team 1 at 0600 today. Resources are currently working to fully suppress the Laguna Fire.
Fire Activity: Yesterday, crews worked diligently on improving and securing containment lines. On the northwestern edge of the fire, crews worked on tying roads and handlines together. On the southern side, crews worked along rocky ridgelines to help decrease Read More
Albuquerque Launches Cool Box Challenge Pilot Project At CNM: A Hands-On Look At High-Performance Buildings
SCIENCE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A unique, hands-on demonstration of building science and climate-conscious design is coming to the Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) campus this summer. The ABQ Cool Box Challenge, a prototype project developed through collaboration between CNM, the Phius Alliance Southwest, the American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment (AIA COTE), and the Sustainability Department at Hartman + Majewski Design Group, invites the public to witness the dramatic difference insulation and air tightness can make in the performance of buildings. Read More
New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office Issues Urgent Warning On Scam Calls, Docusign Phishing Attacks
NMSTO News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office is issuing an official alert about two active fraud schemes targeting residents and government entities through impersonation phone calls and phishing emails.
In one recent case, a fraudulent caller spoofed State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya’s official phone number and claimed to be federal law enforcement to trick individuals into disclosing sensitive personal and financial information. The scammers stated that the recipient’s bank accounts were under investigation for felonious criminal activity, using publicly available Read More
Laguna Wildfire Update: July 14, 2025
SFNF News:
Acres: 14,700 (acreage decreased due to more accurate mapping with Infrared)
Start Date: 6/25/2025
Containment: 45 %
Location: Located in the Coyote Ranger District, 8 miles north of New Mexico State Road 96 and west of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness.
Personnel: 162
Fuels: Oak brush, ponderosa pine, pinyon-juniper, mixed conifer
Resources: 3 hotshot crews, 1 Type 2 Initial Attack crew, 2 suppression modules, 5 engines, 3 water tenders (2 support; 1 tactical)
Rio Arriba County Information: Due to growth on the Laguna Wildfire today, Rio Arriba County is implementing “set” status Read More
Zuni Youth Enrichment Project’s Emerging Artist Apprentices To Showcase Painting & Graphic Arts July 18
Zuni youth learn graphic arts using a tablet. Courtesy/ZYEP
Zuni youth learn graphic arts using a tablet. Courtesy/ZYEP
ZYEP News:
ZUNI — Ten Emerging Artist Apprentices from the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project, ages 14-23, will showcase and sell their original artwork at Ho’n A:wan Park. Scheduled for 6-8 p.m., the showcase is open to the public.
Made possible with support from the Bezos Family Foundation and First Nations Development Institute, the 10-week Emerging Artist Apprenticeship Program began on May 13 and will culminate in the public showcase. The top four students will have an Read More
Denish: When Is The Right Time To Ask The Hard Questions?
By DIANE DENISH
Corner To Corner
This is a heartbreaking column to write. But as the flood tragedies in Texas and New Mexico unfold, heartbreak is unavoidable. More families are reeling from the deaths of children, missing loved ones, and homes and lives destroyed.
As I watched the crisis in Texas, my mind went back to childhood memories — when my sister and a friend from another Hobbs family went off to Camp Mystic in the Hill Country. They were excited to go and returned glowing from the experience.
I also remembered peaceful summers in Ruidoso, walking on river rocks and spotting minnows in the Read More
Supreme Court To Conduct Rule Of Law Program In Farmington Aug. 28
COURT News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s highest court will convene in Farmington next month for an educational program that allows students to learn about the state’s justice system and how courts resolve disputes.
The state Supreme Court will hear arguments in a civil case for the Rule of Law Program on Aug. 28 at San Juan College in the Henderson Fine Arts Center. This is the fifth year for the program, which provides an opportunity for young people in communities across the state to observe an appellate court proceeding.
Students can attend the hearing in Farmington in person or watch remotely through Read More
FBI: Ojo Amarillo Man Pleads Guilty To Violent Assault Resulting In Serious Injuries
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — An Ojo Amarillo man pleaded guilty to a violent assault that left the victim with lasting disfigurement.
According to court records, on May 6, 2025, Kyle Kee, 44, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, intentionally struck the victim with his fists. As a result, the victim suffered an orbital floor fracture, nasal bone fractures, and facial disfigurement.
Kee pleaded guilty to one count of assault resulting in serious bodily injury. At sentencing, Kee faces up to 10 years in prison. Upon his release from prison, Kee will be subject to up to three years of supervised Read More
