WoW, We’re On The Road Again With A New Mobile Museum Highlighting All Of New Mexico’s Historic Sites
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE —The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is rolling out its statewide tour this month in its brand-new RV showcasing the exhibit, “Eight Sites, One History: Explore the Past at New Mexico Historic Sites.”
The exhibit, sponsored Read More
Laboratory Employees Donate 337,518 Meals Across Nine Northern New Mexico Counties
Employee volunteers prepare meals at Kitchen Angels in Santa Fe. The organization delivers hot, nutritious meals to Northern New Mexicans who are homebound. Courtesy photo
LANL News:
This year’s Spring Food Drive offered Los Alamos National Laboratory employees three challenges: give money, donate food or volunteer time to help battle food insecurity in the region. Employees excelled at all three, donating $83,015 (up 17% from last year) in addition to 6,622 pounds of food to The Food Depot, and helping at six Lab-organized volunteer events.
Together, the donations translate to 337,518 Read More
First Time Open House For Internationally Renowned Sculptor Eugenie Shonnard Archives At New Mexico Museum Of Art
NMDCA News:
As part of the first posthumous major exhibition of the acclaimed sculptor, Eugenie Shonnard: Breaking the Mold, the New Mexico Museum of Art Library and the Fray Angelico Chavez History Library will showcase items from their respective Eugenie Shonnard archival collections at the New Mexico Museum of Art Plaza Building from 12-3 p.m., Thursday, May 8.
The Eugene Shonnard Collections contain letters, diaries, scrapbooks, photographs, reference images for artwork, and sketches.
Take a closer look at the life and work of this internationally recognized sculptor and longtime Read More
Governor Signs Education Bills Eliminating Test Fees, Expanding Loan Repayments
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed six bills into law that sustain and expand adult education efforts, fund additional loan-repayment programs for high-demand workers and remove financial barriers for New Mexicans seeking a high school equivalency certificate.
“With the signing of these bills, New Mexico solidifies its place as a leader in higher education access and adult education support,” Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez said. “We are making education more accessible and affordable, empowering our workforce and positioning our state Read More
FBI: Shiprock Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Violent Assault
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man was sentenced to 4 years in prison for a brutal attack that left the victim with life-threatening injuries.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, Jan. 1, 2024, Tyrell Jordan Benally, 26, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, assaulted Jane Doe at a residence in Shiprock, New Mexico. Benally repeatedly struck Jane Doe with a closed fist and strangled her until she lost consciousness. As a result, Jane Doe suffered serious bodily injury, including life-threatening injuries from the strangulation.
Upon his release from Read More
Gilman Tunnels Closure Extended Until May 23
Gilman Tunnels on Forest Road 376 in the Jemez Mountains. Courtesy photo
USDA News:
SANTA FE — Access to the Gilman Tunnels via Forest Road 376 will be prohibited for both motorized and non-motorized traffic until May 23, 2025. Jemez District Ranger Jeremy Golston stated, “We recognize the impact this closure has on the public. The Gilman Tunnels is a popular destination on the Santa Fe National Forest, and it is crucial we continue this necessary stabilization work.”
The Gilman Tunnels and Forest Road 376 Slope Stabilization project involves eliminating the immediate rock fall danger as well Read More
National Heatstroke Prevention Day
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — Parents and caregivers are urged to follow the “Stop. Look. Lock.” protocol to prevent hot car deaths.
This simple reminder can save lives —always stop, look to check your car, then lock before leaving. If someone sees a child left in a hot car, they should immediately call 911.
On average, one child dies from heatstroke every 10 days in the United States from being left in a car or crawling into an unlocked vehicle. In 2023 alone, 29 children died from vehicular heatstroke. This preventable tragedy is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths among children Read More
Today Marks 2025 National Day Of Prayer
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Today marks the National Day of Prayer, an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people to pray for the nation.
It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.
The National Day of Prayer Task Force is a privately funded organization whose purpose is to encourage participation on the National Day of Prayer. It exists to communicate with every individual the need for personal repentance and prayer, Read More
Law Day Proclamation Recognizes ‘The Vision Of Unity’ In The U.S. Constitution
Chief Justice David K. Thomson
New Mexico Supreme Court News:
SANTA FE — Supreme Court Chief Justice David K. Thomson issued a proclamation celebrating Law Day and recognizing the “enduring vision of unity” in the U.S. Constitution.
“The Preamble to the Constitution affirms that the Framers established this founding document as representatives of ‘We the People, in Order to Form a More Perfect Union’. That enduring vision of unity continues to guide us today as we reflect on our responsibilities to one another, our democratic principles, and the legal framework that binds us together,” the Read More
New Mexico Department Of Workforce Solutions Celebrates 2025 National Apprenticeship Day With Record Growth
NMDWS Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) is celebrating National Apprenticeship Day, April 30, 2025, with the addition of 14 new program sponsors offering Registered Apprenticeship Programs – the most New Mexico has ever added in a single year.
Since Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham took office, 22 new Registered Apprenticeship Programs have been launched contributing to an 86% growth in the number of apprentices statewide.
This milestone highlights New Mexico’s commitment to expanding career pathways and strengthening Read More
