Brian Rutenberg Exhibit ‘Uptergrove’ Opens April 25
Brian Rutenberg, Uptergrove, 2024, oil on linen, 60 x 74 in
ARTS News:
SANTA FE — LewAllen Galleries presents an exhibition of new works entitled Uptergrove by well-known American abstract painter Brian Rutenberg, opening April 25, 2025. This new body of work marks a departure from Rutenberg’s signature abstract landscapes inspired by the South Carolina coast, as he turns his attention to the Canadian north.
Uptergrove is a deeply personal exploration of place, informed by Rutenberg’s longstanding admiration for Canadian pianist and philosopher Glenn Gould. Set against the backdrop Read More
Governor Signs Strategic Water Supply And Environmental Protection Bills
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Tuesday signed legislation that advances New Mexico’s 50-Year Water Action Plan through conservation of freshwater resources, enhanced water quality protections, and protecting residents from harmful PFAS chemicals.
“Today marks a turning point for New Mexico’s water future,” Lujan Grisham said. “The Strategic Water Supply program unlocks economic opportunities by providing brackish water for manufacturing and clean energy development, while preserving our freshwater for other vital Read More
Luján, Leger Fernández Reintroduce Legislation To Strengthen Land Grant Communities’ Rights
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) reintroduced the New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act to provide greater cooperation between the federal government and land grant communities. There are 27 community land grant-mercedes that are recognized as political subdivisions under New Mexico law.
Federal agencies have consistently sought to work more closely with these land grant-mercedes, as the majority of them maintain historical or traditional Read More
New Mexico Primary Care Council Regular Meeting Today
HCA News:
Notice is hereby given that the New Mexico Primary Care Council will convene for a regular meeting at 10 a.m., today, Thursday, April 10, virtually via Zoom. The public is welcome, and information about how to join the meeting is below.
Copies of the agenda will be posted and available on the Health Care Authority’s website. Copies may also be obtained by contacting Alex Willey, Staff Manager – MAD at alexandra.willey@hca.nm.gov. An individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified signed language interpreter, or other form of auxiliary aid or service Read More
Taos ‘Pueblo Vault’ Project Celebrates Milestone
TAOS News:
TAOS — The long-awaited Pueblo Wastewater Metering Vault (“Pueblo Vault”) infrastructure project has come to fruition through collaboration between the Town of Taos and Taos Pueblo and the renewal of the joint wastewater service “Interconnection Agreement,” led by Town of Taos Mayor Pascualito Maestas and former Taos Pueblo Governor Gary Lujan.
To commemorate this achievement, a groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the installation of the “Pueblo Vault” at 11 a.m., Wednesday, April 16, at the end of Cohn Lane off Paseo del Pueblo Norte.
The Interconnection Agreement, first Read More
NMSP: Española Woman Arrested In Death Of Baby
NMSP News:
ESPAÑOLA — April 1, 2025, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers were dispatched to Presbyterian Hospital in Española for an unresponsive 15-month-old child.
Upon arrival, officers learned the child was exposed to Fentanyl. NMSP Investigations Bureau assumed the investigation, where they learned that the mother of the child, Ariana Vigil, 26, claimed that the child was exposed to Fentanyl paraphernalia in the form of burnt foil.
Agents learned Vigil placed the child on the floor, where the exposure occurred, while she cleaned off the bed. Vigil told agents she then rinsed the Read More
Governor Authorizes National Guard To Support APD
Memorial to the 200th Coast Artillery of the New Mexico National Guard – Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has authorized the deployment of New Mexico National Guard personnel to support the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) in response to ongoing public safety challenges in the city, particularly along the Central Avenue corridor and other specific areas.
The emergency request from APD cites the fentanyl epidemic and rising violent juvenile crime as critical issues requiring immediate intervention. Additional support is Read More
New Mexico Governor Signs 41 More Bills Into Law
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Tuesday signed 41 bills into law, addressing a wide range of priorities including healthcare access, economic development, education, environmental protection, and public safety.
The legislation represents the administration’s ongoing commitment to improving the quality of life for New Mexicans across the state.
Healthcare improvements:
- HB 056: Medicaid Reimbursements for Birth Centers
- HB 078: Prohibit Discrimination Against 340B Entities
- HB 117: Death Certificate by Physician
Senators Luján, Hawley Introduce Legislation To Make Car Repairs Easier, Expand Options, Increase Transparency
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
- Senators Champion Efforts to Improve Car Repair Processes, Offer More Repair Choices, And Make Information About Repairs More Transparent For Car Owners And Repair Shops
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced the REPAIR Act, legislation that would give car owners expanded options for automobile repairs.
The REPAIR Act ensures vehicle owners, independent repair shops, and aftermarket manufacturers have secure access to vehicle repair and maintenance data, which is critical to the independent Read More
National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Appointments Dr. J. Mark DelGrande To Board Of Trustees
Dr. J. Mark DelGrande
NMNSH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, a nonprofit, congressionally chartered Smithsonian Affiliate, announced the appointment of Dr. J. Mark DelGrande, Chief Technology Officer at Verus Research, to its Board of Trustees.
Dr. J. Mark DelGrande brings award-winning experience developing and executing diverse scientific and engineering programs across numerous multi-disciplinary settings.
Dr. DelGrande is the Chief Technology Officer of XL Scientific, LLC, where he develops corporate strategies to align technology Read More
