LAPD To Host First Law Enforcement Torch Run Golf Tournament June 6 – Benefits Special Olympics New Mexico
New Mexico Governor Leading Trade Mission To Asia
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham left Saturday to lead an economic development delegation to Singapore and Japan.
The trade mission aims to strengthen business ties, promote New Mexico’s leadership in advanced energy technologies and computing, and explore natural gas export opportunities.
“This mission represents a tremendous opportunity to showcase New Mexico’s energy innovation and advanced technology sectors to key international partners,” Lujan Grisham said. “We’re focusing on creating jobs and attracting investment to our state while strengthening Read More
Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Save Lives, Protect Communities From Gun Violence
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced his Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion (GOSAFE) Act and bipartisan Banning Unlawful Machinegun Parts (BUMP) Act, commonsense legislation designed to protect communities from gun violence, while safeguarding Americans’ constitutional right to own a firearm for legitimate self-defense, hunting, and sporting purposes.
“For too long, Congress has failed to stem the onslaught of mass shootings. Our work in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was critically important, but more must be Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Jewish Center’s 2025 Passover – First Day, Second Night Community Passover Seder
Rabbi Jack Shlachter, foreground, leads members and friends of the Los Alamos Jewish Center (LAJC) congregation in the annual, family-friendly Passover – first day, second night community Seder Sunday night at Pig & Fig Café in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Rabbi Jack Shlachter leads the Passover – first day, second night community Seder Sunday in White Rock. The LAJC, at 2400 Canyon Road, is an unaffiliated, egalitarian congregation. Congregants come from a variety of Jewish backgrounds and interfaith families are welcome. LAJC is a mix of lay-led Read More
Historic No. 9 Chile Is Number One In Fort Selden’s Garden
Fort Selden Historic Site is growing a variety of heritage chiles this season. Courtesy/NMHS/DCA
NMDCA News:
Fort Selden Historic Site is the only place in New Mexico growing a special chile in its garden this year, the original New Mexico No. 9, from a historically bred and cultivated variety provided by the Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University.
The site will also grow other chiles, including the Original and Heritage Big Jim, the Original and Heritage 64, and a Jemez variety. In addition to these chiles, site staff are growing “space chiles” indoors as part of the Space Chile Read More
Governor Signs Budget Bills With Line-Item Vetoes
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed three budget and capital outlay bills into law with targeted line-item vetoes, ensuring responsible fiscal management while funding essential services and infrastructure projects across New Mexico.
The governor’s line-item vetoes reflect her concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability, implementation timelines, or alignment with the administration’s strategic priorities.
“These appropriations bills represent significant investments in New Mexico’s future, from education and healthcare Read More
Posts From The Road: Dantes View And Artists Drive At Death Valley National Park
Artists Palette: Artists Palette is the star viewpoint on the nine mile Artists Drive area of Death Valley National Park. This view features some of the most colorful rock formations within the national park. The formations are a result of volcanic activity millions of years ago and the array of colors are caused by oxidation of the various minerals found in the rocks. A scale of the scene is seen by two groups of visitors who are located near the center of the photo who were getting a closer view of the rock formations and colors in the area from a ridge line of white rock. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More
State Awarded Competitive Community Care Corps Grant
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico has been selected to receive $100,000 from the National Community Care Corps to strengthen senior services in rural areas of the state.
New Mexico’s Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is one of 23 organizations chosen from a pool of 122 national applicants to receive funding. Grant recipients were determined through a highly competitive process that prioritized innovation, community need, and a commitment to serving diverse and underserved populations.
The Community Care Corps is a nationwide collaboration between the Administration for Read More
Heinrich Delivers Opening Remarks At Nomination Hearing On Dr. Dario Gil For DOE Under Secretary Of Science & Preston Wells Griffith III For DOE Under Secretary Of Energy
Heinrich delivers opening remarks in April 10 hearing to consider DOE nominations. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his opening remarks during the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s nomination hearing to consider Dr. Dario Gil for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Under Secretary of Science and Preston Wells Griffith III for DOE’s Under Secretary of Energy, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, sought assurances from the nominees to follow the law as enacted by Congress.
In addition to noting the importance of the Under Read More
MOWW Meeting To Feature Rep. Christine Chandler April 15
State Rep. Christine Chandler
MOWW News:
This month’s meeting of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) is Tuesday, April 15 with featured speaker State Rep. Christine Chandler.
Rep. Chandler is a long-time resident of Los Alamos County serving District 43 – Los Alamos, Sandoval and Santa Fe counties, in the New Mexico House of Representatives. Her legislative committee assignments include Chair of the House Judiciary Committee and alternating Chair or Vice Chair of the interim Courts, Corrections and Justice Committee.
At Tuesday’s meeting, Rep. Chandler will present an overview Read More
