All Santa Fe National Forest Offices Closed For Memorial Day May 26
SFNF News:
SANTA FE— All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) District Offices and the Supervisor’s Office in Santa Fe, N.M. will be closed Monday, May 26, 2025, in observance of Memorial Day. All offices will resume regular business hours Tuesday May 27, 2025.
Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors all U.S. military that lost their lives while serving in the armed forces, both in times of war and peace. The long weekend is also the unofficial kick-off of summer and a time to enjoy the forest with your family and friends. Whether you are hiking, fishing, or camping make sure your experience is positive Read More
CHESS Names Dr. Shaun McAlmont As The Next CEO
Dr. Shaun McAlmont
CHESS News:
SANTA FE — The Collaborative for Higher Education Shared Services (CHESS) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Shaun McAlmont as its new Chief Executive Officer. Dr. McAlmont will succeed founding CEO Kathy Ulibarri, who will retire after guiding CHESS from its formation in 2021 to its emergence as a national model for shared services in higher education.
Dr. McAlmont brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in education and workforce development, including serving as CEO of NINJIO, President of Career Learning at Stride, Inc., and CEO Read More
Los Alamos High School Girls Track & Field Team Wins 5th Straight State Championship!
The 2025 State Champion Hilltopper Girls Track & Field Team gather for a victory photo. Photo by Blake Wood
Raina Passalacqua completes the handoff to Allie Holland on the way to placing 2nd in the 4×100 m relay. Holland also placed 2nd in the long jump, 4th in the 200 m, 6th in the 100 m, and was part of the winning 4×200 m relay team. Passalacqua also placed 6th in the high jump and was part of the 2nd place 1600 m sprint medley relay team. Photo by Blake Wood
By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track and Field
The Hilltopper Girls Track & Field team came out on top of a very hard-fought battle Read More
Rep. Stansbury Becomes Dem Vice Chair Of Congressional Native American Caucus For The 119th Congress
U.S. CONGRESS News:
WASHINTGON D.C. — Co-Chairs of the Congressional Native American Caucus, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) and Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-03), announced the new Vice Chairs of the Caucus on May 20. Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) will serve as the Democrat Vice Chair, and Congressman Nick Begich (AK) will serve as the Republican Vice Chair.
After selecting the Vice Chairs, the Representatives released the following statements:
“I am honored and humbled to have the opportunity to serve as Vice Chair for the Native American Caucus. It is our duty to ensure that Read More
Republican Governors Stand United In Support Of President Trump And The One, Big, Beautiful Bill
RGA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republican governors sent a joint letter on May 20 to President Trump supporting the One, Big, Beautiful Bill to permanently secure the border, unleash American energy, and give working class families tax cuts worth thousands of dollars each.
In part, the governors wrote:
“As Republican Governors, we stand UNITED in strong support of your One, Big, Beautiful Bill. This landmark piece of legislation embodies your powerful vision to bring about the next great American revival. It truly delivers on the bold promises all Republicans made to the American people Read More
State Public Health Offices To Close On Memorial Day
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico public health offices and administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day.
All New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) offices will reopen as regularly scheduled Tuesday, May 27.
The NMDOH Helpline, 1.833.SWNURSE (1.833.796.8773) will be available during regular business weekday business hours through the holiday weekend: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday.
The Helpline is staffed by nurses available to speak in English and Spanish for health questions, health care connections and provider Read More
New Mexico Medicaid Members Have Greater Access To ‘Quit Smoking’ Services
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health and the New Mexico Health Care Authority have joined forces with BlueCross BlueShield of New Mexico, Molina Healthcare, Presbyterian and United Healthcare to help New Mexicans enrolled in Medicaid to stop or reduce tobacco and nicotine use.
This unprecedented collaboration will leverage the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Quitline as a comprehensive source for Medicaid members who want help with nicotine use.
For 20 years, 1.800.QUIT.NOW has been a trusted resource for New Mexicans seeking to quit tobacco and nicotine. Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Proposes Clean Fuels Program To Protect Air And Boost Economy
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) has proposed a Clean Transportation Fuel Program to the state’s Environmental Improvement Board (EIB).
If approved, New Mexico would become the fourth state in the nation with a clean transportation fuel standard, following Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signing of House Bill 41 in March 2024.
This innovative market-based program would allow producers, importers, and dispensers of low-carbon fuels to generate and sell credits to those producing high-carbon fuels.
“Under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s leadership, New Read More
State Accelerates Global Partnerships With NMexus Launch
EDD News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) Secretary Rob Black hosted local and international business leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the NMexus Center, a new business accelerator established to boost foreign direct investment in the state.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham first announced NMexus (MEK-sus) last week at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland. Located in Albuquerque’s Mesa del Sol innovation district, the accelerator is a first-of-its-kind commercialization center for companies from India, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, Read More
2025 Camping Season Begins On Santa Fe National Forest
The 2025 camping season is underway on the Santa Fe National Forest. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The smell of dinner cooking over a campfire, roasting marshmallows at night, and family arguments as you try to pitch a tent, these experiences capture the joys and challenges of summer camping. The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offers a variety of camping experiences for the first-time camper to the more seasoned recreationist.
This camping guide covers everything you need to know to plan your next camping trip, including what sites are closed, fees and safety.
What sites are closed for Read More
