Twin Cabins Wildfire Update June 25
Twin Cabins Wildfire in the Jemez Ranger District. Courtesy photo
JRD News:
Location: The wildfire is in the Jemez Ranger District, near the northwest boundary between the Valles Caldera National Preserve and the Santa Fe National Forest, adjacent to Forest Road 144 and Twin Cabins Canyon.
Start Date: June 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.
Size: 40 acres
Containment: 10%
Cause: Under investigation
Vegetation: Burning in oak brush, ponderosa pine, and Douglas fir.
Resources: 40 personnel
Overview: Fire crews are actively managing the 40-acre wildfire using full suppression tactics. Currently, the Read More
‘Who Are The Pueblos? The History And Legacy Of The Ancient-To-Contemporary Puebloans’ Lecture July 2
NMDCA News:
Join Jon Ghahate, KaWaika/A:Shiwi, Laguna/Zuni Pueblos for an online presentation, “Who Are the Pueblos? The History and Legacy of the Ancient-to-Contemporary Puebloans” as part of the Friends of History monthly lecture series.
Next month’s Friends of History First Wednesday Lecture Series from 12–1 p.m., Wednesday, July 2, features a presentation offering an analysis of the Ancestral Puebloan and Native American presence in the West, especially in the Four Corners region. Drawing on historical, cultural, and archaeological evidence surrounding US Southwest ancestral Read More
Watch Out For This Tree Eating Bug … Don’t Touch It!
Douglas-fir tussock caterpillar on a tree branch. Courtesy/SFNF
Douglas-fir tussock caterpillar. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — If you see brownish-yellow or red discoloration of trees while exploring the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), it may be the result of defoliation from the Douglas-fir tussock moth (DFTM).
Do not pick up this cute – and potentially dangerous – caterpillar. These caterpillars have thousands of tiny hairs covering their bodies. The female moths, egg masses, and cocoons also have hairs, which can cause tussockosis, an allergic reaction from direct skin contact Read More
New Mexico Board Of Veterinary Medicine Opens Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Grants Program Application Process
NMBVM News:
The New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine has opened a grant application process to fund low-cost spay/neuter services for companion animals of income-qualified New Mexicans. The Board will disburse $1 million in 2025 to nonprofit spay/neuter organizations, animal shelters, and other local government entities for the purpose of increasing affordable and accessible spay/neuter services throughout the state.
The application window opened on June 2, 2025, and will close at 11:59 p.m., July 17, 2025. Grants are capped at a maximum of $50,000. We are not awarding to individuals Read More
National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Recognized As One Of Albuquerque’s Best Places To Work For 2025
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History building in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
NMNSH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is proud to announce its selection as one of Albuquerque’s Best Places to Work for 2025 in the small employer category, as recognized by Albuquerque Business First. This esteemed accolade underscores the Museum’s dedication to fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritizes employee well-being and satisfaction.
The annual Best Places to Work program celebrates companies across New Read More
Corey Roybal Named Director Of Adult Protective Services
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — The Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is proud to announce that Corey Roybal is now serving as the new Director of Adult Protective Services (APS).
Roybal brings over a decade of experience in protective services, client advocacy, and systems-based intervention. Since joining ALTSD in 2018, he has served multiple roles, most recently acting as deputy director of APS since 2023.
“During his time here at ALTSD, Corey has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to protecting the most vulnerable New Mexicans,” Emily Kaltenbach said, ALTSD Cabinet Read More
Dannemann: Lack Of Immigration Law Is Intolerable
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2025 by Merilee Dannemann
A dairy farm in southeastern New Mexico was more or less put out of business a few weeks ago when 11 workers were arrested for alleged immigration violations and the farmer had to fire an additional 24 workers.
The workers allegedly provided false documentation. What would you expect them to do? Presumably they did what they had to do to qualify for a job. The farmer reportedly is now just taking care of his cows. Without those employees he can’t do what’s needed to sell milk. Nobody benefits from this.
Dairy is a major industry in Read More
New Mexico Awards Contract For State Fair Master Plan
NMGSD News:
SANTA FE — The State of New Mexico, New Mexico State Fair, and the General Services Facilities Management Division awarded a contract to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to develop a comprehensive master plan aimed at transforming the State Fair and its facilities into a stronger economic, cultural and entertainment driver for New Mexico.
New Mexico recognizes that there is substantial potential to increase the usage of the State Fairgrounds on a year-round basis.
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. has experience in community engagement, planning, urban design, economic Read More
Bird Watching, Story Time, And Craft Activity During Dawn ‘Til Dusk At Los Luceros Historic Site
NMDCA News:
Los Luceros Historic Site hosts its Dawn ‘Til Dusk Day on the first Sunday of each month, offering visitors a full day of exploration, nature, and culture.
Enjoy the cool morning and evening breezes during extended Dawn ‘Til Dusk hours at Los Luceros, Sunday, July 6. Take a guided bird walk with staff from the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 7 a.m. Sign-up ahead of time online. At 1 p.m. Interpretive Ranger Kara will offer Read with a Ranger story time, reading the children’s book “Little Green Donkey” by Anuska Allepuz followed by a craft activity. Visitors can also Read More
New Mexico’s Unemployment Rate 4.2% In May 2025
NMDWS News:
New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in May, down from 4.3 percent in April and up from 4.1 percent in the previous year. The national unemployment rate in May was 4.2 percent, unchanged from April and up from 4.0 percent in May 2024.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 18,700 jobs, or 2.1 percent, between May 2024 and May 2025. The majority of gains came from the private sector. The private sector was up 17,400 jobs, or 2.5 percent, while the public sector was up 1,300 jobs, or 0.7 percent. Within the private sector, the private service-providing Read More
