Altherr: Thank You All For All You Do And All You Have Done!
The coloration of the Gila trout has been likened to a New Mexico sunset. Courtesy/Michael Altherr
By MICHAEL ALTHERR
Los Alamos
On this Earth Day, I want to pay tribute to the Federal employees and all those who insured the successes of the environmental movement of the 1960’s and 1970’s. In spite of the Vietnam War, and the sins of the Nixon administration, that period of time gave rise to The Clean Air Act (63’); The Wilderness Act (64’); The Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (68’); The Endangered Species Act (74’); The Clean Water Act (77’) and others. It seems nostalgic to remember a time when politicians Read More
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Hits Mars Rock Gold Mine: ‘It Has Been All We Had Hoped For And More’
One of Perseverance’s hazard cameras captured the rover’s coring drill collecting the ‘Main River’ rock sample on ‘Witch Hazel Hill’ March 10, 2025, the 1,441st Martian day, or sol, of the mission. Courtesy/NASA/JPL-Caltech
By SHARMILA KUTHUNUR
Contributing Writer
space.com
- “The last four months have been a whirlwind for the science team, and we still feel that Witch Hazel Hill has more to tell us.” –Perseverance’s project scientist Katie Morgan
NASA’s Perseverance rover is reveling in a scientific bonanza on Mars after finding a diverse array of rocks that are providing eager scientists Read More
New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Modest Means Helpline To Host Free Small Business Webinar May 7
STATE News:
Albuquerque — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Modest Means Helpline is proud to announce it will be hosting its second FREE small business webinar of the year noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 7. The webinar is titled, “Essential Contracts for Your Small Business”.
This webinar is the second in the Modest Means Helpline’s 2025 three-part small business webinar series for New Mexico business owners. The May 7 webinar will be presented by the Margaret Lorenz, who is a licensed N.M. attorney with the Modest Means Helpline, and Maria Trujillo, a licensed N.M. with Briones Business Law Read More
FBI: Taos Man Admits To Killing Up-And-Coming Native American Artist Deanna Autumn Leaf Suazo
DeAnna Suazo with her artwork. Courtesy/David Gary Suazo
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Santiago Martinez has pleaded guilty in federal court to voluntary manslaughter for the death of his girlfriend, DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo, a talented Indigenous artist, following a late-night argument in November 2021.
According to court records, Nov. 12, 2021, Martinez and his girlfriend, Suazo, were at their shared home, where they consumed alcohol and listened to music in her vehicle. Early in the morning hours, the couple engaged in a heated argument outside their home about the future of their relationship, Read More
New Mexico Unemployment Rate In March 2025: 4.3 Percent
NMDWS News:
New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in March, down from 4.4 percent in February and up from 3.9 percent in the previous year.
The national unemployment rate in March was 4.2 percent, up from 4.1 percent in February and up from 3.9 percent in March 2024.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 15,500 jobs, or 1.7 percent, between March 2024 and March 2025. The majority of gains came from the private sector. The private sector was up 13,700 jobs, or 2.0 percent, while the public sector was up 1,800 jobs, or 0.9 percent. Within the private sector, Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich & Rep. Gabe Vasquez Reintroduce Wild & Scenic Legislation To Protect Gila River
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) reintroduced their M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act, legislation to designate portions of the Gila River, its watershed, and other rivers in the Gila National Forest as Wild and Scenic Rivers.
The bill will be a boon to New Mexico’s outdoor economy, while protecting an irreplaceable natural resource for future generations of New Mexicans. U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Reps. Teresa Read More
FBI: Farmington Couple Pleads Guilty Of Violent Assault
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Farmington man has pleaded guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury, while his wife has pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting in connection with a violent assault in 2023.
According to court records, July 28, 2023, during an argument, Renauldo Sandoval, 40, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, slammed Jane Doe into a wall and strangled her, causing her to fall to the ground. Lisa Sandoval, 39, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, then pinned Jane Doe to the ground.
At sentencing, Renauldo and Lisa both face up to 10 years in prison followed by three years Read More
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad To Offer Series Of Special Trains Beginning June 15, 2025
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad excursion train headed by locomotive 484, approaching ‘The Narrows’ east of Chama. Courtesy/wikipedia
CHAMA News:
CHAMA —The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad – the highest, longest and most authentic steam railroad in America – will offer a series of special trains in 2025.
Special Trains will give passengers the opportunity to wine and dine on surf & turf, learn about ancient volcanoes, enjoy BBQ sliders and local craft beers, enjoy the “best seats in the house” for Chama’s renowned Fourth of July fireworks and even the opportunity to celebrate Read More
Taos Regional Airport Announces Expanded Service
TAOS News:
TAOS — The Town of Taos announces a significant expansion of air service at Taos Regional Airport beginning this summer. This will include the return of JSX flights to four popular destinations, plus new service from Contour Airlines directly into Denver International Airport.
These new flights provide unprecedented access to the iconic destination of Taos, while offering Northern New Mexico residents convenient connections to domestic and international locations.
“We are excited to announce this expansion of air service at Taos Regional Airport, which will make it easier Read More
FBI: Arizona Man Charged With Federal Assault And Stolen Vehicle Transport After High-Speed New Mexico Pursuit
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — An Arizona man is facing federal charges for allegedly assaulting federal officers and transporting a stolen vehicle across state lines after a high-speed pursuit in New Mexico.
According to court documents, March 31, 2025, Christopher Jack Leach, 33, became aware of a warrant for his arrest in Arizona. He borrowed a friend’s vehicle under false pretenses, claiming he would drive it to another friend’s house in Arizona, but instead fled toward Florida with a passenger. The vehicle was reported stolen after the owner realized Leach’s deception.
On that date, Read More
