New Mexico High Schoolers Explore College Programs Through GEAR UP Bus Tour
Courtesy/NMHED
Courtesy/NMHED
NMHED News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Fifty New Mexico high school students learned about New Mexico registered apprenticeships and other postsecondary credentialing opportunities at the biannual Workforce Development Bus Tour during National Apprenticeship Week late last month.
The bus tour, organized by GEAR UP New Mexico in conjunction with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) and state apprenticeship program managers, gave students the opportunity to visit and learn about some of NMDWS’ 58 registered apprenticeship programs across Read More
Leger Fernández Landmark Bill To Protect Historic Land Grant Communities And Traditional Uses On Federal Lands Advances In House
Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández
U.S. CONGRESS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández secured a major legislative hearing in the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands for her bill to strengthen the relationships between New Mexico land grant-mercedes and the federal government and protect their ability to practice centuries-old traditional uses on federal land. Rep. Leger Fernández and U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act (H.R. 2785) Read More
Unemployment Insurance Operations Center To Close Monday In Observance Of Memorial Day
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume at 8 a.m., Tuesday, May 26. The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Operations Center are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Read More
Sacred Space: New Mexico Museum Of Natural History & Science Hosts Astronomy Lecture By Vatican Researcher
Br. Guy J. Consolmagno, S.J.
President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation
Area of Research: Asteroids and Meteorites
NMDCA News:
The community is invited to attend a lecture from Brother Guy Consolmagno, Director Emeritus of the Vatican Observatory, from 6-7:30 p.m. on June 8 at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science.
The lecture, titled “Discarded Worlds: Astronomical ideas that were almost correct”, looks at the long history of ideas about the cosmos—from Ptolemy in Ancient Rome to the 19th century astronomers Schiaparelli and Pickering—that proved to be almost correct. Read More
Luján, Leger Fernández, Hayes Reintroduce Legislation To Address Educator Shortages, Expand Federal Loan Forgiveness For Educators
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), and U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) reintroduced the Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, legislation that would expand and modernize the federal loan forgiveness program for educators. This legislation would help address educator shortages and increase children’s access to a diverse and well-prepared educator workforce by strengthening the federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF) Program.
High college costs and student loan debt impact recruitment, retention, and Read More
Joint Statement Regarding Hearing Examiners Recommendation On Proposed Sale Of NM Gas Company
NMGAS News:
New Mexico Gas Company, Bernhard Capital Partners and Emera are pleased to have received a positive recommendation from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Hearing Examiners today, which advances the proposed sale of New Mexico Gas Company to Bernhard.
As demonstrated in our joint application to the Commission, this transaction will bring approximately $87 million in benefits to New Mexico Gas customers and to communities across the state, as well as retaining a strong, locally focused utility in New Mexico. This recommendation is a key step in the ongoing regulatory Read More
Wildlife Dept. Reminds OHV Riders Of Safety Requirements
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NMDW News:
SANTA FE — Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and many New Mexicans will head outdoors over the next few days to enjoy warm weather and fun with friends and family.
This includes a number of off-highway vehicle users who will hit the trails, heading into some of the state’s most remote and spectacular landscapes. With that in mind, the New Mexico Department of Wildlife is encouraging anyone riding in an OHV, whether as an operator or passenger, to abide by all safety regulations.
“Accident injuries can be greatly reduced when users follow the manufacturer’s Read More
Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation To Improve Access To Healthcare & Keep Rural Hospitals Open
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation to improve New Mexicans’ access to healthcare and keep rural hospitals open by extending the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) program for another five years.
Many small rural hospitals are too large to qualify for Critical Access Hospital status, but still struggle to stay open under Medicare’s current payment system. The Rural Community Hospital Demonstration program Read More
New NSR And Title V Fee Schedules Take Effect June 1
NMED News:
On April 17, 2026, the Environmental Improvement Board repealed and replaced 20.2.75 NMAC, Construction Permit Fees, and 20.2.71 NMAC, Operating Permit Emissions Fees, after a duly noticed public hearing held March 23-25 at the New Mexico State Capital. 20.2.75 NMAC and 20.2.71 NMAC contain the schedules of fees for NMED’s construction permit program and Title V operating permit program, respectively. The new fee schedules take effect on June 1, 2026, the effective date of replacement 20.2.75 NMAC and 20.2.71 NMAC. Air quality permit applications submitted on or after that Read More
Department Of The Interior Oil & Gas Lease Sale In New Mexico, Texas Generates Over $4 Billion
DOI News:
SANTA FE — The Department of the Interior generated over $4 billion in total receipts from a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas, underscoring strong industry demand for domestic energy development on public lands.
The Bureau of Land Management leased 74 parcels totaling 33,530 acres during the quarterly lease sale. Combined bonus bids and rental payments from the sale totaled approximately $4,007,944,870. Revenue generated through lease sales is shared between the federal government and the states where the parcels are located.
“America is Read More
