New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya Earns Prestigious Power100 ‘Icon’ Honor For Tireless Efforts To Improve And Advance Financial Industry
Laura M. Montoya
New Mexico State Treasurer
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya has been recognized as a Power100 “Icon” for her tireless efforts to improve and advance the financial industry. The Power100 initiative “was created to shine a spotlight on individuals, asset management firms, investors, and non-profit organizations driving performance, impacting the industry, and contributing to narrowing societal gaps related to gender, ethnicity, wealth, health, education, and other areas important to improving the world.”
Award categories include Read More
Alcove House Temporarily Closed Starting March 31, 2025 At Bandelier For Flood Debris Removal
NPS News:
Bandelier National Monument’s Alcove House will be temporarily closed starting Monday, March 31, 2025.
The park is beginning flood debris removal in that area, and work is expected to last up to five weeks.
Portions of the Cottonwood Overflow Parking Lot will also be closed during this time. It is recommended that visitors arrive to Bandelier before 9 a.m. or after 3 p.m. to avoid parking lot congestion.
At this time of year, it is very common for the parking lots in Frijoles Canyon to reach full capacity. When this happens, visitors are not permitted to enter and are asked to return later Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Dept. Helps thyssenkrupp Materials NA Open Metals Manufacturing Services Facility In Santa Teresa
Employees at thyssenkrupp Materials NA. Courtesy/ED 
thyssenkrupp Materials NA’s new facility in Santa Teresa. Courtesy/EDD
EDD News:
SANTA FE — thyssenkrupp Materials NA, a trusted partner in materials distribution and manufacturing solutions, is expanding its operations with a new facility in Santa Teresa, N.M.
This strategic investment strengthens its ability to serve power distribution customers across North America and Mexico while optimizing the supply chain network. This expansion is supported by the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD), which is providing Read More
NNSA-Los Alamos Field Office Manager Briefs Council
NNSA-LA Field Office Manager Ted Wyka
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Despite the significant changes being churned out at rapid speed in the federal government, NNSA-Los Alamos Field Office Manager Ted Wyka assured Los Alamos County Council that within the field office and in Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), it is business as usual.
Wyka made his report to County Council during its work session March 18.
When Councilor Beverly Neal-Clinton asked if any of the federal initiatives will affect LANL’s role, Wyka said no.
“I think the work that we’re doing Read More
OBAE Receives 66 Applications For $675 Million In New Mexico Broadband Infrastructure Grants
CONNECT NM News:
SANTA FE — Today, the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) announced that 18 entities have submitted a total of 66 applications for $675 million in New Mexico grants through the federal Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program.
Entities competing for BEAD funding include 10 internet service providers, five cooperatives and three Tribal communities. Sixteen of those applied for projects in more than one location.
The total amount requested is more than $719 million. OBAE will review applications and award grants from the $675 allocated by the federal Read More
Topper Softball Team Splits Double Header With SF Demons
The Topper softball team hosted the Santa Fe Demons in a double header Tuesday afternoon on Hope Field in White Rock. The first game was won by the Toppers 17-7 in 5 innings. The Demons won the second game 3-14 in 5 innings. Here Jamie Cisneros looks over the pitch and decides it’s not the pitch for her in the 2nd inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Leah Gutierrez slides into 3rd base as the ball comes in late and outside to Azril Roybal in the 1st inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Abagail DeHerrera moves over to make the play on an infield grounder in the 1st inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Get Up Close To Camel Corps At Coronado Historic Site
Texas Camel Corps will be at Coronado Historic Site for a family-friendly event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Courtesy/CHS
Texas Camel Corps will be at Coronado Historic Site for a family-friendly event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12. Courtesy/CHS
Coronado Historic Site News:
BERNALILLO – Get up close to camels and learn about the history of the Texas Camel Corps at Coronado Historic Site during a family-friendly event, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12. This special event is presented by New Mexico Historic Sites and The Friends of Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites.
Visitors Read More
County Proclaims March 29 Vietnam War Veterans Day
Valle Grande Chapter Regent Linda Carol Alt, left, of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution accepts a proclamation from Los Alamos County Councilor Beverly Neal-Clinton designating March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day in Los Alamos County. Courtesy/LAC Read More
FBI: Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Trafficking And Firearms Charges … Forfeits Weapons, Vehicles, Cash
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — An Albuquerque man has pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking and firearms charges, agreeing to forfeit multiple weapons, vehicles and more than $64,000 in cash seized during a raid on his residence.
According to court records, March 23, 2023, the FBI SWAT team executed a search warrant at Jerry Bezie’s residence in the South Valley. During the operation, agents seized more than 16 pounds of methamphetamine and approximately 11,400 grams of fentanyl pills, multiple firearms, ammunition and other items indicative of drug trafficking activities.
In his plea agreement, Read More
Annual César Chávez And Dolores Huerta Celebration April 5
NHCC News:
In collaboration with the Recuerda a César Chávez Committee, National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is proud to once again play host to the only nation’s annual march and celebration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 5 that honors a pair of legendary labor leaders: Dolores Huerta and César Chávez.
The Annual César Chávez and Dolores Huerta Celebration, which has been held at the Center since 2007, is designed to educate the community about the legacy, life, and work of the great American civil rights activists César Chávez and Dolores Huerta.
This year’s event will feature a Read More
