State Awarded Youth Mental Health Corps Planning Grant
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico will train and place young adults as near-peer health navigators in schools and community organizations statewide, building a pipeline of behavioral health workers, under a new $100,000 planning grant announced today.
The Schultz Family Foundation and Pinterest awarded the grant to the Serve New Mexico Commission under the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) for the state service program New MexiCorps. The funding will support design and launch of a Youth Mental Health Corps.
New Mexico is one of 11 states to receive the grant, with Read More
County Offices To Close May 25 For Memorial Day
COUNTY News:
In observance of Memorial Day, some Los Alamos County government offices and services will close or have modified hours Monday, May 25, 2026.
The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division are closed on Monday.
In addition, the following facilities will close or have modified hours:
- Camp May Road – Open during May – No construction activity.
- White Rock and Mesa libraries – Open 1 to 5 p.m.
- Aquatic Center – Leisure Lagoon open from 1 to 4 p.m., main pool and therapy pool closed.
- Los Alamos County Ice
Governor Declares Statewide Drought And Severe Fire Conditions As New Mexico’s Snowpack Hits Historic Low
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE— Amid the worst drought conditions on record, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared drought and severe fire conditions statewide and directed state agencies to take coordinated action to ensure communities receive timely information, technical assistance and resources as needed.
New Mexico’s snowpack is at a historic low while spring temperatures have soared to record highs, a potentially dangerous combination that has resulted in record low runoff and below average river flows throughout the state.
“New Mexico is experiencing Read More
Op-Ed: Sacred Space Should Be Safe Space
By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos
As a rabbi, I am sadly and keenly aware of the appalling rise in antisemitism in this country and around the world. And as a human being, I mourn alongside our Muslim neighbors in the wake of the tragic event in San Diego on Monday. Beginning with my move to New York in 2019 and continuing after my return to Los Alamos, I’ve been a member of the New York Board of Rabbis (NYBOR). Rather than try to express my own thoughts on the terrible shooting at the San Diego mosque, I reproduce here the message sent out by NYBOR earlier today and strongly encourage all of us to reflect Read More
New Mexico Dept. Of Workforce Solutions: Temporary Office Closure For Statewide Cloud System Migration
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) will close all offices statewide on Friday, May 29, 2026, to complete a major technology upgrade and cloud migration as part of the Department’s Future Ready Workforce Systems initiative.
During the transition on Friday, May 29, the department’s websites and online systems will be temporarily unavailable to both staff and the public. NMDWS staff will not have access to agency systems used for case management, customer support, and workforce services.
The Future Ready Workforce Systems initiative is designed Read More
Los Alamos County Government Offices To Close May 25 In Observance Of Memorial Day
Some Los Alamos County government offices and services will close or have modified hours on Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
In observance of Memorial Day, some Los Alamos County government offices and services will close or have modified hours on Monday, May 25, 2026.
The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division are closed on Monday.
In addition, the following facilities will close or have modified hours:
Camp May Road – Open all of May – No construction activity.
Work Is Resuming On US 550 Bridge Reconstruction In Cuba
NMDOT News:
CUBA — The bridge reconstruction project on US 550, in Cuba is resuming May 19.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Six along with Siete Inc. (Contractor) will be working overnight (7 p.m. to 5 a.m.) on US 550 northbound and southbound between mile marker 64.2-64.7, through the end of May.
One lane of traffic will be open in each direction throughout the project and speed will be reduced to 35 miles an hour in the work zone.
Drivers are reminded to use caution in the work zone, obey all posted signs and detours, reduce speed, and remain alert for construction personnel Read More
Senate Republicans Call For Interim Courts, Corrections, & Justice Committee To Prioritize Public Safety Concerns
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The Republican members of the legislature’s interim Courts, Corrections, & Justice (CCJ) Committee are seeking the inclusion of three key topics in its annual work plan.
The key topics are:
- Juvenile Justice reform — to address the increased incidence of younger offenders and the increase (in frequency and severity) of violent juvenile offenses
- Pre-Trial Detention — to consider mechanisms which will ensure that violent offenders, especially repeat offenders, are not released back into our communities
- Increasing penalties for misuse of firearms — to enhance
Natural Gas Pipeline Extension To Bring 80 Jobs, New Development To San Juan County
EDNM News:
AZTEC — A 13-mile natural gas pipeline extension to the San Juan County Industrial Park near La Plata, New Mexico, is now complete, marking a major infrastructure milestone for economic development in northwest New Mexico.
The pipeline, supported by a $3.9 million Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) investment through Economic Development New Mexico (EDNM) in partnership with San Juan County, delivers reliable natural gas service to the industrial park and to homes and businesses along the route.
Industrial tenant Process Equipment and Service Company (PESCO) is now connected Read More
FOG: Six Lawsuits … Hundreds Helped … One Mission … Help Keep Government Transparent
By LUCAS PEERMAN
President, NMFOG Board of Directors
and
CHRISTINE BARBER
NMFOG Executive Director
In the past year, we filed lawsuits against six government offices that were breaking the law. And we’re investigating many others.
Your New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG) continues to fight for transparency and the public’s right to know. We know you are well aware of our organization because you have been a supporter for years. Thank you!
But the battle is never-ending. And we need your continued support to ensure government officials take action only in the sunlight. Read More
