Award-Winning Author Douglas Preston Keynote Speaker At New Mexico State Library Volunteer Appreciation Event
Award-winning author Douglas Preston was the keynote speaker at the New Mexico State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled volunteer appreciation luncheon on March 13, 2025. Courtesy/New Mexico State Library
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled celebrated the dedication of its volunteers at a luncheon Thursday, March 13, 2025, with special guest Douglas Preston, an award-winning author and journalist known for his thrillers and non-fiction science books.
The volunteer luncheon was held to show appreciation and gratitude to volunteers Read More
100 Percent Of Northern New Mexico ADN Students Pass 2024 Nursing Licensure Exam
Courtesy/NNMC
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — For the second year in a row, graduates of the Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program had a 100-percent pass rate of the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) licensure exam on their first try.
“Northern is extremely proud of our Nursing Program and of the amazing accomplishments of these students,” NNMC President Hector Balderas said. “A perfect passage rate is not only proof of these students’ dedication and commitment to their education but shows that Read More
FBI: Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Charges For 2023 Crime Spree
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — An Albuquerque man has pleaded guilty in federal court to multiple robbery and firearms charges for a crime spree in the summer of 2023.
According to court records, between July 11, 2023, to Sept. 16, 2023, Demetrius Antonnie Bailey, 41, engaged in a series of armed robberies targeting retail stores in Albuquerque.
Bailey and his accomplice conspired to commit robberies at Harbor Freight Tools, multiple Metro by T-Mobile locations, a T-Mobile store, a Verizon store, and a JC Penney.
During these robberies, they threatened and overpowered store employees and security Read More
Scenes From Arson And Vandalism Sunday At Republican Party Of New Mexico Headquarters In Albuquerque
Scene of the aftermath of the arson early Sunday morning at the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters at 5150 San Francisco Road NE #A in Albuquerque. State Republican leaders will hold a press conference at 4 p.m. today to address this situation. The event will feature comments from RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela, House Leader Gail Armstrong and Senate Leader Bill Sharer, with additional state lawmakers present. Courtesy/RPNM
Scene of the aftermath of arson Sunday at the Republican Party of New Mexico headquarters. Courtesy/RPNM
Scene of the aftermath of arson Sunday at the Republican Read More
Los Alamos Hilltopper Track & Field Teams Post New State Championship Qualifying Marks At Bernalillo Meet
Arianna Galvez cleared 8′ in the pole vault. Photo by Blake Wood
Jenna Montoya completes the handoff to Evangelina Gutierrez in the 4×100 m relay. With teammates Chloe Coffey and Allie Holland, they won this event in a state qualifying mark of 49.35 seconds. Photo by Blake Wood
By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track & Field
The Hilltopper Track & Field teams posted a number of new State Championship qualifying marks at Bernalillo High School on Thursday afternoon and evening.
State qualifying marks were achieved by Matt Brousseau in the discus (136′, 2nd place) Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Overturns Convictions In Fatal Shooting In Doña Ana County
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court (NMSC) has reversed the convictions of a Doña Ana County woman for her role in an alleged murder-for-hire plot.
Cristal Cardenas was sentenced to life in prison for the 2018 murder of her ex-boyfriend, Mario Cabral, and 24 additional years for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and criminal solicitation to commit first-degree murder.
The jury acquitted Cardenas of one count of first-degree murder for the death of Cabral’s girlfriend, Vanessa Mora. The victims were found shot to death in their Doña Ana County home in 2018.
Cabral and Cardenas Read More
Topper Baseball Wins Double Header Over SF Demons
Kyle Evenhus pitching the second game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Omar Bojorquez slides into home plate safe in the second inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sports News:
Los Alamos, playing at Bomber Field for the first time in the 2025 season, pounded the Demons 12-1 in the first game, then put the cherry on the sweep, earning an 11-1 victory in game two.
The two wins Wednesday gave the Hilltoppers a 9-game home win streak dating back to last season.
In the first game, the Demons (4-10) stayed within striking distance of the Hilltoppers (6-4) until the bottom of the fifth Read More
FBI To Hold Las Cruces Teen Academy June 23-24, 2025
Stansbury Reintroduces America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01)
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), a member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), continued their fight to protect American wilderness by reintroducing the America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act.
Read the bill here.
Forty-one members of Congress signed on to co-sponsor the legislation.
“I am proud to reintroduce legislation protecting some of America’s most iconic landscapes, the Red Rocks Wilderness,” Rep. Stansbury said. “Protecting Read More
Los Alamos Atomic Tumblers Shine At 2025 Xcel State Meet
Addison Lowe celebrates her first place finish as Bronze Jr A State Champion. Courtesy/LASG
Maya Ternet displays her medals after earning Bronze Junior B State Champion. Courtesy/LASG
SPORTS News:
Sunday March 23, the Los Alamos Atomic Tumblers from the Los Alamos School of Gymnastics (LASG) traveled to Albuquerque to compete in the 2025 New Mexico USAG Xcel Bronze and Silver State Championships.
Addison Lowe was named the Bronze Jr A State Champion, scoring 35.75 for first place all around in her age division. She took first place gold medals on vault (8.725) and bars (9.575) also. Her floor Read More
