Governor Signs Bill To Strengthen Public Safety Response, Mental Health Crisis Hotline, And Support Services
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
NMDFA News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed Senate Bill 535, legislation to strengthen public safety, crisis response, and workers’ compensation through fees and surcharges increases. The bill also establishes a framework for supported decision-making.
“This funding helps local entities with the resources needed to build a modern, equitable emergency communications network statewide,” said Secretary Wayne Propst of the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (NMDFA). “By moving to Next Generation 911, we Read More
Applications Are Open For Northern New Mexico College’s ‘Fast Track To Success’ Summer Bridge Program
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) will be hosting its “Fast Track to Success” Summer Bridge Program from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday – Thursday, June 2 – July 24, 2025.
Those interested in gaining math, writing and critical thinking skills can build the knowledge and confidence they need for academic success. This program creates a “Fast Track” through developmental courses and bridges opportunities to college credit courses.
Summer Bridge is open to high school sophomores, juniors, seniors, high school equivalency recipients and prospective adult students. Tuition, Read More
Governor Lujan Grisham Signs 60 Bills Into Law
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed 60 bills into law Monday, addressing a wide range of priorities including healthcare access, public safety, economic development, elections and education.
Legislation Lujan Grisham signed will:
- Strengthen public safety through measures like the Turquoise Alert System (SB 41) and enhance DNA collection for certain offenders (HB 340).
- Support economic development through the Strategic Economic Development Site Readiness program (SB 169)
- Expand educational opportunities with the Community
Department Of Health Recognizes Public Health Workers
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — This week is the perfect time to recognize the contributions of public health workers and the impact they have on their communities.
That’s because it is National Public Health Week (April 7-13), which The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is using to celebrate our state’s public health workers. One of the key themes is It Starts Here: Your Health is Our Mission.
“The health and wellbeing of every New Mexican remains the top priority for every public health worker in our agency,” said Esperanza Lucero, director for NMDOH’s Center for Read More
Earth Day Hike Up Oak Canyon With Jemez Historic Site
Courtesy/Jemez Historic Site
NMHS News:
Celebrate Earth Day outdoors with a guided hike from a Jemez Historic Site ranger 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Saturday, April 19.
A ranger at Jemez Historic Site will lead a free guided 1.5-mile hike up Oak Canyon (a.k.a. Church Canyon) in honor of Earth Day. This is a moderate hike over rough terrain. Hikers should bring water, sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a sack lunch. Rangers will identify the species of flora and fauna encountered.
Enjoy the outdoors while learning about the plants and animals that call the Jemez landscape home. Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: April 7, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Winter made a return visit last week to New Mexico. Friday and Saturday saw winter-like temperatures below freezing. The big winner in terms of snowfall was the east facing slopes of the Sangre de Cristo mountains. Areas near Mora picked up 16 inches of snow.
The temperatures will rise dramatically this coming week, with forecasts calling for 80 degrees by Saturday.
Streamflows should increase this week due to melting snow. The warm temperatures will bring an end to the State Game and Fish Department’s winter trout stocking program Read More
Novel Set In Los Alamos Wins Highest Honor
Courtesy photo
Dr. Gerold Yonas
COMMUNITY News:
Dr. Gerold Yonas’ thriller “The Dragon’s Brain” earned a first-place award in the category of fictional novel for adult readers in the New Mexico Press Women 2025 Communications Contest, which honors outstanding communications and media produced in 2024.
In awarding the prize, the judge wrote, “Once picked up, difficult to put down.” The judge’s comments continued with, “Dr. Yonas, renowned scientist, has created a fast-paced and riveting novel with a team of scientists who are researching a way to generate a power source to benefit all mankind. Read More
Supreme Court Rules That Ranch’s Lawsuit Against Land Commissioner Should Be Dismissed
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — The state Supreme Court ruled today that a ranch’s lawsuit challenging the leasing process for wind energy projects on state trust land was filed in court in the wrong county and must be dismissed.
In a unanimous opinion, the Court clarified the application of a state venue statute – Section 38-3-1(D)(1) – that requires civil lawsuits implicating land interests to be brought in the county where the land is located.
Blanchard Corona Ranch LLC sued Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard in Lincoln County after the Land Office issued leases in 2020 for development of wind Read More
SFCC Announces Summer CE Schedule Now Available
Cover of Summer 2025 Continuing Education Catalog. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces Continuing Education’s Summer 2025 Course Catalog is now available online and in print.
Visit SFCC’s Continuing Education and Contract Training website to see the new catalog. Printed copies are available at the college, area libraries and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center. The catalog features 51 new classes, covering everything from professional skill development to personal enrichment.
Director of Continuing Education Benjamin Read More
Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta Endorses Deb Haaland
Deb Haaland and Dolores Huerta walk arm and arm during 32nd Annual César Chávez & Dolores Huerta Celebration. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Saturday, after Deb Haaland and Dolores Huerta marched for workers in the 32nd Annual César Chávez & Dolores Huerta Celebration, Huerta announced her endorsement of Deb Haaland to be New Mexico’s next governor. This endorsement continues a long tradition of Huerta supporting candidates who lead with integrity and put working families first.
“Deb Haaland is a true public servant who always places the needs of working people Read More
