Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Gala September 2025
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center News:
The community is invited to attend “an unforgettable evening” featuring inspiring performances, auctions, and a delightful dinner by the acclaimed Indian Pueblo Kitchen.
To reserve a table for the Sept. 20 event, click here.
Attendance at this event supports the mission of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and helps to sustain and share Pueblo culture for generations to come. Learn more here. Read More
Students Reported Safe After Unauthorized Man Enters Stage Area Of National Speech And Debate Tournament
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Students from Los Alamos and around the world are reported to be safe after an unauthorized man entered the stage area during event activities on Thursday, at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa.
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Guy addressed the incident, saying, “All of our students are safe. I am grateful for the coach, Mr. Poston, and the wonderful chaperones who were with our students. They were able to account for them quickly, make sure parents were notified, and provide support Read More
FBI: Texas Man Charged Federally For Receipt And Transport Of Explosives Intended For Use Against Law Enforcement
FBI News:
A Texas man is facing federal charges after allegedly purchasing powerful explosives in New Mexico and expressing plans to use them to harm law enforcement officers and government officials during riots in California.
According to court documents, on June 12, 2025, Grzegorz Vandenberg, 48, visited a travel center in Lordsburg, New Mexico, to purchase fireworks. During the transaction, Vandenberg requested assistance in selecting fireworks that could be thrown directly at people to cause harm. He told store employees that he was prior special forces military and claimed he could Read More
Beat The Heat And Learn About Science Fiction, Paleoart, And More At NM Museum Of Natural History & Science
Aerial shot of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. Photo by Tira Howard
NMMNHS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Summer is in full swing, and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science has a full slate of activities to help visitors of all ages escape the heat and learn about New Mexico’s natural wonders.
“With our Young Explorers Summer Camps and Junior Docent program throughout the week, and activities nearly every weekend, there’s always something new to explore at the museum in June and July,” New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) Executive Director Read More
NMED Offers Free Domestic Well Water Testing At Las Vegas Water Fair June 28
NMED News:
LAS VEGAS — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will host a free domestic well water testing event in Las Vegas on Saturday, June 28.
Testing will be available 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in Las Vegas at the Contractor Connects + Event, located at the West Las Vegas High School, 179 Bridge Street in Las Vegas.
Well water tests typically cost about $150 but will be free to the first 100 participants or while supplies last. Participants must bring their own water sample to the event in order for it to be tested. Test results will be mailed to the households Read More
Timeless Waters: Acequia Culture In New Mexico
Courtesy photo
HSF News:
Historic Santa Fe Foundation announces the exhibition, Timeless Waters: Acequia Culture in New Mexico. The show features two projects by artist Sharon Stewart: El Cerrito: A Village Life Portrait, and FIRESCAPE. Stewart’s work addresses traditions surrounding water in New Mexico and the challenges of acequia maintenance, preservation, and utilization in the face of the population changes and climate change.
Alongside Stewart’s photographs HSFF will provide talks that contextualize and discuss the role that acequias play in New Mexico and Stewart’s work. Read More
Sipapu To Replace Historic Lift 3 With Two Person Chairlift
SIPAPU News:
VADITO — Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort announced today 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 over 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 an advanced lift and has been particularly Read More
EXPO NM Unveils Newly Renovated Historic Route 66 Tower
EXPO News:
ALBUQUERQUE — EXPO New Mexico is proud to announce the completion of a major rehabilitation and modernization project at the landmark tower that marks the entrance to the New Mexico State Fairgrounds on historic Central Avenue—better known as Route 66. The upgraded signage and structural enhancements serve as a dynamic welcome to visitors while honoring the property’s long-standing place in New Mexico history.
The New Mexico Tourism Department awarded EXPO New Mexico $250,000 in competitive grant funding to support the project through the Route 66 Centennial Grant Program. Read More
Heinrich On Energy Department Budget Request, Stresses Need For Affordable, Domestic Sources
Video: Ranking Member Martin Heinrich of New Mexico delivers opening remarks on DOE’s Fiscal 2026 budget request, June 18, before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Courtesy/Heinrich Office
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
- Heinrich to Wright: “We cannot expect to maintain U.S. leadership in emerging technologies if we shortchange the offices, programs, and most importantly, people, needed to do so.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his opening statement, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Energy and Natural Resources Committee, grilled Read More
Love NM To Host Free One-Day Outreach To Serve New Mexico Families In Need June 27 At Tingley Coliseum
LOVENM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In response to widespread need across New Mexico, Love NM will host Love Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, June 27, at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, in conjunction with OneABQ and several local churches.
This free event will connect individuals and families with a variety of goods, services, and targeted resources focused on health, wellness, and child development. Community members may register to attend at lovenm.org/#events.
Love Day is an outreach event designed to support New Mexicans with dignity by providing essential services and resources in a joyful Read More
