Stansbury Opposes Trump Cuts To Vital Veteran Programs
U.S. CONGRESS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) joined New Mexico state lawmakers and community leaders for a veteran’s town hall to answer questions directly from veterans on issues that impact them in light of the Trump administration’s cuts to the VA, and attacks on our service members by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
The Congresswoman joined New Mexico State Rep. Debbie Sariñana (D-Albuquerque), New Mexico State Sen. Harold Pope Jr. (D-Albuquerque), and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Frank Smith.
Rep. Sariñana and Sen. Pope both served in the U.S. Air Read More
RGA Statement: A Contrast Of Records In Virginia
RGA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican Governors Association (RGA) released the following statement on the Virginia gubernatorial election:
“The general election is officially on, and the contrast could not be more clear between Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears’ record of commonsense leadership alongside Governor Youngkin versus Abigail Spanberger’s failed record in Washington. While Winsome Earle-Sears is ready to axe the Car Tax and the Tax on Tips, Spanberger will continue to protect illegal criminals over Virginia families and oppose commonsense tax cuts – just like she Read More
SBNM’s Access To Justice Fund Grant Commission Sets Record $1.9 Million Of Grant Funds Awarded
SBNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The State Bar of New Mexico’s Access to Justice Fund Grant Commission (“the Commission”) awarded $1,900,000 in grant funds to 14 civil legal service organizations for the 2025-2026 Fund cycle. Another consecutive record-breaking year, this marks an increase of approximately $400,000 over grant funds issued for the 2024-2025 Fund cycle.
The mission of the State Bar of New Mexico’s Access to Justice Fund Grant Commission is to be the financial steward of the New Mexico Supreme Court’s Fund for Access to Justice. These funds are generated pursuant to Supreme Court rule Read More
New Mexico History Museum: Southwest History Research Grant Opportunity Now Open
NMHM News:
The New Mexico History Museum’s (NMHM) Fray Angélico Chávez History Library (FACHL) is looking to support research into Southwest history in the fourth year of its Steve Wimmer Southwestern Historical Research Fund.
The fund will provide the selected scholar with a $1,500 stipend, four nights of lodging at the La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe and use of FACHL’s collections to conduct their research.
What: Applicants for the Steve Wimmer Southwestern Historical Research Fund should prepare a letter of interest detailing the questions guiding their research and at least one collection Read More
NMSP Probes OIS Involving United States Marshals Service
NMSP News:
CLOVIS — On June 16, 2025, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving the United States Marshals Service (USMS).
On Monday, June 16, 2025, members of the United States Marshals Service (USMS) were involved in an officer involved shooting incident while attempting to apprehend a wanted fugitive in Clovis, New Mexico.
The fugitive, identified as Eric Gallagher, 24, was wanted on an outstanding probation violation warrant. The USMS had identified 2213 Echols Avenue as a residence Gallagher frequented. Read More
‘Sandroing: Tracing Kastom In Vanuatu’ Opens At Museum Of International Folk Art Sunday June 29
NMDCA News:
More than an intricate and ephemeral artform, sand drawing in Vanuatu is a storytelling tradition, conveying folklore, history, genealogy, rituals and other forms of kastom (local, traditional knowledge).
Sand drawing is a UNESCO-designated Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
The Museum of International Folk Art exhibition features works created by Edgar Hinge, a sand drawing practitioner and museum educator from Port Vila, Vanuatu.
Opening events include Traditional “kastom” dancing, an opening “welkam” ceremony, and demonstrations of sandroing Read More
Benjamin Victor Unveils Sculptures At 2025 D-Day Celebration In Normandy
Benjamin Victor unveiled his sculptures at this year’s D-Day celebration in Normandy in northern France. His work celebrates the contribution of the 8th Air Force clearing from the skies the Luftwaffe (aerial warfare branch of Nazi Germany’s armed forces during World War II), making the Normandy invasion possible. To learn more about this world-class sculptor, visit benjaminvictor.com. Photo by Mike Johnson Read More
State Issues Smoke Advisory For Southwestern New Mexico In Wake Of Trout And Buck Fires
NMHealth News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Departments of Health and Environment issued a smoke advisory for communities affected by the Trout Fire in the Silver City area and the Buck Fire near Aragon.
Pending further notice, the advisory is in effect in Grant and Catron counties.
Smoke from the Buck Fire may be visible from Highway 12 southeast of the community of Aragon and southwest of Highway 60. The Trout Fire, north of Silver City, is expected to continue moving north and east, depending on wind direction and other weather conditions. Smoke can travel long distances and may harm air quality Read More
FEMA Claims Offices Closed In Observance Of Juneteenth
FEMA News:
SANTA FE — The FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Offices in Mora, Las Vegas and Santa Fe will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth Federal Holiday.
The helpline also will be closed for Juneteenth. Please leave a voice message at 505.995.7133 and your call will be returned during normal business hours on Friday, June 20.
All three offices will resume their normal schedule of appointments only on Friday, June 20 and be open from 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Saturday, June 21.
The Claims Office is committed to meeting the needs of people impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Read More
Meet The Architects And Designers: Pueblo Architecture Today Panel June 28
IPCC News:
The exhibition “Restorying Our HeartPlaces: Contemporary Pueblo Architecture” offers an associated speaker series sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council. Meet the Architects & Designers: Pueblo Architecture Today, will feature a 1.5-hour program with two panelists followed by a 30-minute Q&A discussion moderated by the exhibition curators, Ted Jojola, Ph.D. (Pueblo of Isleta) and Dr. Lynn Paxson, Ph.D.
The June 28 panel will feature Theodore Edakkie (Pueblo of Isleta) and Juliet Pino (Zia Pueblo). They will be discussing their experiences Read More
