Stansbury Issues Statement On Tragic Floods In Ruidoso
STATE News:
RUIDOSO — Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) issued the following statement today following catastrophic rains and flooding in Ruidoso that have claimed the lives of three people, with several missing, led to the displacement of multiple families, and destroyed many homes:
My heart is with the families who have lost loved ones, those still missing, and the entire Ruidoso community reeling from the devastating floods that have ripped through the community. We stand with the families and community in grieving the loss of three lives, including two children tragically lost in the floods, Read More
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Launches Bilingual English/Spanish Book Collection
JJAB News
Los Alamos JJAB is thrilled to announce the launch of a new bilingual English/Spanish book collection for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. We are particularly excited about this initiative as it paves the way for equitable access to high-quality children’s books for Spanish-speaking families. This addition reflects the Imagination Library’s commitment to inclusivity and the importance of supporting bilingualism in early childhood education.
The updated program launched in New Mexico in June, providing families enrolled in the Imagination Library Read More
ECECD Announces 7% Rate Increase For Early Intervention Services In FY26
NMECECD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has implemented a 7% reimbursement rate increase for early intervention services to more accurately reflect the cost of care and support a stable workforce.
“We are proud to implement these rate increases, which are a direct result of collaboration with the FIT provider community and the ICC,” ECECD Sec. Elizabeth Groginsky said. “We’re not only recognizing the real costs of providing quality services—we’re strengthening the long-term stability of the early intervention sector. A strong, well-supported Read More
Haaland To Launch ‘Lift Up New Mexico’ Tour Focusing On Making New Mexico More Affordable
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Saturday, July 12, Deb Haaland, former Secretary of the Interior and candidate for New Mexico governor, will officially begin her “Lift Up New Mexico Tour,” where she will meet voters in rural communities all across the state and focus on making life more affordable. This follows Haaland’s 19-stop launch tour, where she met thousands of New Mexicans in their hometowns and listened to their hopes for the state’s future.
“Every single New Mexican has a role to play in our future. It’s why I’ll campaign in every corner of this state so we can make life more affordable and build Read More
State Urges Flood-Affected Workers To Apply For Unemployment Benefits
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions is awaiting federal approval and guidance to offer Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) to workers whose jobs were affected by the flooding in Ruidoso. In the meantime, individuals may apply for standard Unemployment Insurance benefits, which is the first step in the process.
“We are closely monitoring the impact of the recent flooding and are prepared to act quickly to support New Mexicans whose employment has been affected,” NMDWS Secretary Sarita Nair said. “Individuals who have lost work due to the flood Read More
Luján, Boozman Reintroduce Legislation To Prevent Physical Therapy Interruptions For Medicare Patients
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Sen. John Boozman (R-Ark.) reintroduced the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act to prevent the interruption of physical therapy services nationwide. For many senior Medicare patients, physical therapy services can help restore mobility and patient’s ability to function and live independently with a higher quality of life. But too often, services can be interrupted if a practitioner is not available leaving seniors without care.
The Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act builds on Read More
Supreme Court Orders Dismissal Of Recall Petition In Rio Arriba County For County Commissioner
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — The state Supreme Court Wednesday ordered the dismissal of a petition seeking the recall of a Rio Arriba County commissioner.
In a unanimous opinion, the Court concluded that a county resident who filed the petition had failed to establish probable cause that Commissioner Alex Naranjo committed malfeasance or misfeasance in office based on an alleged violation of the state’s Open Meetings Act (OMA).
A Rio Arriba County man alleged that Naranjo decided in 2023 to install a statue of Spanish conquistador Don Juan de Oñate at the Rio Arriba County government office complex Read More
New Mexico Museum Of Space History To Present ‘Sound That Moves You’ At New Horizons Dome Theater
Inside the New Mexico Museum of Space History at 3198 State Route 2001 in Alamogordo. Courtesy photo
New Mexico Museum of Space History News:
ALAMOGORDO — The community is invited to the second floor of the New Mexico Museum of Space History for a high-flying opening day celebration of Skywired, a journey through the history of radio-controlled aviation.
This celebration is a testament to the spirit of collaboration between the museum and the Alamogordo RCers, in partnership with the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA), and supported by the Las Cruces and El Paso clubs. This year-long exhibit Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society To Present ‘Oppenheimer & The Next Generation’ July 23 At Fuller Lodge
Los Alamos Historical Society News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society will host “Oppenheimer & The Next Generation: A Conversation with Eric Singer” 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, in Fuller Lodge. This event will feature author and educator Singer, adapter of Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb, the young readers edition of Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography American Prometheus.
Attendees will enjoy an evening of Oppenheimer trivia, a lively conversation with Singer and a book signing of Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb. Special guests Susan and Alex Sherwin, Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Clarifies State Law Limiting Attorney Fees In Workers’ Compensation Cases
New Mexico Supreme Court News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled today that people hurt in a workplace accident may qualify for separate awards of attorney fees for subsequent injuries stemming from their initial injury.
In a unanimous opinion, the Court concluded that a state agency worker was entitled under the Workers’ Compensation Act to recover up to $22,500 in attorney fees – a cap imposed by the law – on other injuries suffered after a slip-and-fall at the workplace. Treatment for the initial injury resulted in multiple surgeries and a brain injury.
The justices ordered a Workers’ Read More
