Los Alamos Locksmith Wins Second National Award
Herman Manzanares III
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos Lock and Key LLC has announced the selection of owner Herman Manzanares III into Marquis Who’s Who of America Emerging Leaders, a national publication award that provides unmatched coverage of the lives of today’s leaders and achievers from the United States and around the world, and from every significant field of endeavor.
Manzanares will be included in the Marquis Who’s Who 2025 induction ceremony and receive a personalized award.
“The staff of Los Alamos Lock and Key would like to congratulate its leader on his continued hard work and community Read More
State Police Agents Arrest NMSP Officer For Theft
NMSP News:
LAS CRUCES — March 13, 2025, New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau agents began investigating a theft that occurred at 249 North Armory Road in Las Cruces, the New Mexico Army National Guard.
Through their investigation, agents learned that Santiago Pacheco, a New Mexico State Police Officer and Sergeant with the National Guard, and one other soldier were present during sensitive item inventory, in the training months of February and March 2025, from which they allegedly took three pairs of night vision goggles.
April 8, 2025, Santiago Pacheco was arrested and charged Read More
Supreme Court Honors Retired Justice Joseph F. Baca
Justice Joseph F. Baca holds a commemorative volume of his opinions during a ceremony in the Supreme Court Building. Courtesy/Administrative Office of the Courts
Retired Justice Joseph F. Baca (seated in the center) in the Supreme Court Law Library with Justice Michael E. Vigil (front left) and Chief U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales, a former law clerk of Justice Baca (front right), and Justice Julie J. Vargas, standing at left, Chief Justice David K. Thomson and Justice Briana H. Zamora. Courtesy photo
NMSC News:
SANTA FE – The state Supreme Court celebrated the career of retired Read More
Four New Mexico Teachers Announced As Finalists For Presidential Teaching Award
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Four teachers are in the running for the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), serving as models and inspiration for educators and students across the state.
The finalists are:
- Alicia Gonzales, Pojoaque Valley Public Schools (math)
- Marion Markham, Santa Fe Public Schools (science)
- Demvia Maslian, New Mexico Military Institute (science)
- Jennifer Webb, East Mountain High School (math)
State finalists represent the most outstanding teachers New Mexico has to offer and serve as both a model and an Read More
Moon Tree Lands At NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Moon tree seedling planted in the outdoor classroom at NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. Courtesy/DCA
DCA News:
A pine seed that flew around the moon and back has set its roots at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum (NMFRHM). This Moon Tree will be unveiled to the public 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 11 in the under-construction outdoor classroom (formerly known as the Discovery Garden) at NMFRHM, at 4100 Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces.
In September 2023, NMFRHM Instructional Coordinator Paul Steward applied to receive one of the seeds that traveled on the Artemis Read More
NMED Proposes Heat Illness And Injury Prevention Rule
NMED News:
March 13, 2025, the New Mexico Environment Department filed a petition to the Environmental Improvement Board to consider adoption of an occupational heat illness and injury prevention rule. The Board has scheduled a hearing for July 16 and 17 of 2025 to consider the new rule, and public comment will be open between April 1, 2025, to May 30, 2025.
Industry representatives are encouraged to participate in the public comment period for the upcoming Heat Illness and Injury Prevention rule to provide valuable feedback and contribute to the development of effective safety standards. Read More
Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Issues Statement On Federal Legislation To Protect Pecos Watershed
NMSLO News:
SANTA FE — Legislation to protect the federal lands in the Upper Pecos Watershed from future mining development was reintroduced today by U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Luján and Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez. On Monday, the Trump administration reversed a proposal to ban mineral development on federal lands in the Upper Pecos Watershed, which the U.S. Department of Interior had implemented last December.
The Upper Pecos Watershed is a critical resource for surrounding communities and a diverse set of stakeholders. The Greater Pecos Valley region is the ancestral home Read More
Lunch With A Leader: Rep. Christine Chandler April 17
The League of Women Voter’s (LWV) community event, Lunch with a Leader, will feature Rep. Christine Chandler noon-1 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall on Sage. Post file photo
LWV News:
The League of Women Voter’s (LWV) community event, Lunch with a Leader, will feature Rep. Christine Chandler noon-1 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall on Sage.
Rep. Chandler will review the 2025 Legislative Session. She serves as chair of the House Judiciary Committee and a member of the House Taxation and Revenue Committee. During the interim, Rep. Chandler chairs Read More
Free Comic Design Workshop Led By Artist Jason Garcia at Los Luceros Historic Site April 16
Comic Design Workshop with Artist Jason Garcia April 16 at Los Luceros Historic Site. Courtesy/Artist Jason Garcia
New Mexico ArtsMA News:
New Mexico Arts presents a hands-on workshop with Artist-in-Residence, Jason Garcia/Okuu’ Pin, 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 at Los Luceros Historic Site.
Jason Garcia is the 2025 New Mexico Arts Artist-in-Residence, currently working at Los Luceros. Garcia will lead a hands-on workshop on comic design recommended for people ages 13 and older. The workshop will take place at the Los Luceros Community Room and is free. Space is limited to 28 people. Call Read More
Op-Ed: A Deep Dive Into New Mexico’s Lack Of Economic Freedom
By MATTHEW MITCHELL, Fraser Institute
and PAUL GESSING, Rio Grande Foundation
A thousand years ago, a group of people settled along Red Willow Creek at the base of the Taos Mountains and never left. They were among the first, but hardly the last, to be enchanted by New Mexico’s snow-capped mountains and sun-drenched vistas. The state’s moderate climate, rich culture, and mouth-watering cuisine are peerless. And now that New Mexico churns out 2 million barrels of oil every day—more than 15 percent of all US production—you’d think New Mexicans would be riding high.
Instead, the state’s citizens Read More
