Fort Fashions & Pastimes: July 12-13 In Watrous
Living history staff and volunteers will portray soldier and civilian life during Fort Fashions & Pastimes programs July 12 -13 Fort Union National Monument in Watrous. Courtesy/National Park Service
Fort Union National Monument News:
WATROUS – Fort Union National Monument in Mora County announces its Fort Fashions & Pastimes programs to be held Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13.
These free programs will feature 1800s clothing styles, leisure activities, and how both related to the economics and social structures of the time.
Living history staff and volunteers will portray Read More
Posts From The Road: Big Sur Coast Of California
Big Sur Coastline: Shown is a typical view of the Big Sur coastline from one of many viewpoints along Highway 1. The rugged San Lucia Mountains drop from high peaks to the rocky shores along this section of the California coast. This view is located south of the village of Big Sur, Calif. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Coastal Landscape: A view of the coastline, Highway 1, and the iconic Bixby Bridge is seen from a viewpoint about a dozen miles south of Carmel, Calif., and a short distance from the bridge. The late afternoon sunlight gives the scene a warm glow as the sun begins to set. Photo by Read More
Governor Secures Resources To Aid Cotton Fire Response
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
From the Office of the Governor:
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SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham obtained federal emergency funding Saturday to send additional firefighting crews, engines and air support to combat the Cotton Fire in Valencia County.
“New Mexican families are facing substantial challenges tonight, and we are mobilizing all available state resources to assist them,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “I’m deeply grateful to the firefighters and first responders who continue to battle this fire under Read More
Rallying Cry: Public Lands Advocates Mobilize Against GOP Proposal To Sell 14 Million Acres In New Mexico
This map, released by the Wilderness Society, shows eligible lands scattered across New Mexico at risk in a new bill proposing to reverse long-standing public land protections. Courtesy/The Wilderness Society
By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com
A sweeping new proposal backed by U.S. Senate Republicans has sparked widespread concern across New Mexico, as it would make up to 14 million acres of the state’s federally managed public lands eligible for sale. Conservation groups, tribal leaders, and outdoor recreation advocates are sounding alarms over the Read More
Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort To Build Two-Person Chairlift
Sipapu News:
VADITO — Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort announced that it will build a new two-person chairlift to replace an iconic detachable surface lift that’s been transporting skiers at Sipapu for nearly half a century.
The new Lift 3 will give skiers and riders of all abilities, especially beginners and the more than 2,000 students taught annually in Northern New Mexico ski school programs, faster and easier access to terrain that Sipapu’s general manager, John Paul Bradley, describes as nothing short of “magical”.
The current 47-year-old platter lift is advanced and has been particularly Read More
New Mexico State Police Silver Alert: Laura Bank Of Santa Fe
New Mexico Pro Hockey Club Announces Three Finalists For ‘Name The Team’ Contest
NMPHC News:
RIO RANCHO — Following a strong response from the community, the New Mexico Pro Hockey Club (NMPHC) has announced the three finalists for its official team name.
The “Name the Team” contest generated nearly 2,000 submissions from fans across the state and beyond.
The following names have been selected as finalists:
- Cutthroats — A nod to the native Rio Grande cutthroat trout, New Mexico’s state fish, known for its aggressive nature and striking colors.
- Goatheads — Inspired by the goathead thorn – a relentless desert weed that’s nearly impossible to kill – and the wild Ibex
U.S. Rep. Stansbury Joins Bipartisan Resolution To Reaffirm: ‘Only Congress Has Authority To Declare War’
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) issued the following statement on the United States going to war:
“The U.S. Constitution is clear: the authority to declare war sits solely with Congress. President Trump may not declare war or engage in offensive military action without the explicit consent of both the United States House of Representatives and Senate.
Just in case they forgot — a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including myself, has joined a resolution to reaffirm our Congressional authority. Now is the time for diplomacy.” Read More
FBI News: Woman Gets 33 Months For 2023 DUI Crash
The condition of Jazmyne Deschinny’s vehicle following her crash in 2023 in which her blood alcohol content was measured at more than three times the legal limit. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock woman was sentenced to 33 months in prison for driving under the influence and causing a multi-passenger collision in 2023.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, on April 10, 2023, Jazmyne Deschinny, 22, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, drove a vehicle with eight occupants, including five children, while under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Read More
NCRTD Taos Operations & Maintenance Facility Ribbon Cutting And Community Open House June 28
NCRTD News:
TAOS — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus will mark the opening of its new $17.8 million Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility in Taos with two events:
- Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for invited guests and partners; and
- Community Open House for the public.
The formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will include remarks from NCRTD Executive Director Anthony Mortillaro, Board Chair Lee A. Garcia, and representatives from the offices of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández.
The event will recognize Read More
