FBI Offers Reward For Pair Of Black-Clad Bandits
FBI News:
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a pair of Black-Clad Bandits who robbed a Bank of America ATM machine, located at 11901 Copper Ave NE, Albuquerque NM Friday, Feb. 21, 2025.
1st Suspect’s description:
- Sex: Male
- Race: African American
- Build: slim
- Clothing: Black Nike Hoodie, Dark Pants, Face Mask
2nd Suspect’s description:
- Sex: Male
- Race: African American
- Build: slim
- Clothing: Dark Blue Hoodie, Dark Pants, Face Mask
The suspects confronted an ATM maintenance technician and forced the technician to the ground. Read More
Exciting Opportunities For Pet Smart National Adoption Week
Inara & “Teddy” at Santa Fe Animal Shelter may be just some of the dogs on display at Pet Smart Thursday through Sunday at National Pet Smart Adoption Week. Courtesy photo
SFAS News:
This week is Pet Smart National Adoption Week, and Santa Fe Animal Shelter invites you to participate in some exciting opportunities.
Thursday through Sunday their mobile adoption unit will be available for site seeing at Pet Smart, located at 3561 Zafarano in Santa Fe. The 12-3 p.m. event will feature a variety of dogs and puppies available for adoption. Volunteers are happy to highlight their furry friends and Read More
Luján, Scott Reintroduce Legislation To Support Treatment Of Pregnant And Postpartum Women
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Monday, U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced the reintroduction of the Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW) Treatment Reauthorization Act to reauthorize residential treatment programs for pregnant and postpartum women who have a substance use disorder.
Drug overdose deaths involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl reached record highs in 2020 and 2021, with pregnant women experiencing more overdoses than ever before. The PPW Treatment Reauthorization Act addresses this health crisis by authorizing funding to enhance Read More
Santa Fe Community College Controlled Environment Agriculture Open House April 26
Inside SFCC’s 12,000 square foot greenhouse. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) program will host an Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 26 at the Trades and Advanced Technology Center (TATC).
The public is invited to meet in the lobby of the TATC to begin the CEA Open House activities. Visitors can sample bite-sized treats prepared by Chef Jerry Dakan of the Culinary Arts Department from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. while learning about the CEA program. Throughout the Open House, people can join a tour of the college’s Read More
Denish: Let’s Talk About The Postal Service Again…
By DIANE DENISH
Corner To Corner
It looks like we need to talk about the Postal Service again. Eighteen months ago I wrote a column about the U. S. Postal Service recounting some of its history and its challenges.
Here is some of what I wrote:
The post office was founded by the Second Continental Congress in 1775, and Benjamin Franklin was the first postmaster general. Seventeen years later, the Post Office Department was created, and local postmasters began to be appointed, creating jobs in communities. Two major changes to the USPO designation have occurred over time. In 1872 it became a cabinet Read More
Democrats Say Session Brought Meaningful Change, But More Work To Be Done
House Speaker Javier Martínez, D-Albuquerque, gives a news conference with other Democrats at the end of the legislative session at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe on Saturday. Photo by Michael G. Seamans/The New Mexican
Rep. Andrea Romero, D-Santa Fe, holds her head as she wraps up the legislative session at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Photo by Michael G. Seamans/The New Mexican
By Margaret O’Hara
The Santa Fe New Mexican
The tone in the House chamber noticeably shifted around 12:45 p.m., Saturday.
Both houses of the New Mexico Legislature adjourned at noon Saturday after 60 days in session. Read More
State Summer Reading Program Registration Is Now Open
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — Today, state education agencies announce that registration is open for the 2025 Summer Reading Program, a free initiative designed to serve 15,000 students from incoming kindergarteners to outgoing eighth graders with focused reading instruction in small groups with trained literacy instructors.
The 2025 Summer Reading Program will run in June and July and is a collaboration between the New Mexico Public Education Department, Higher Education Department and Early Childhood Education and Care Department. Families can sign up for the program on the Summer Reading Read More
State Teams Up With Alzheimer’s Association For Statewide Community Forums
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — This spring, the state is partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association to host a series of community forums across New Mexico.
Building on the “Take Action. Talk” initiative, these forums invite New Mexicans to share their experiences with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and get connected with resources from state and community partners.
“No one should have to face Alzheimer’s alone,” said Emily Kaltenbach, Cabinet Secretary for the Aging and Long-Term Services Department. “Whether they are caregiving for a loved one or facing a diagnosis themselves, Read More
GOP Leaders Bemoan ‘Unproductive And Disappointing’ 60-Day Session
House Minority Leader Gail Armstrong R-Magdalena, gives remarks during the Republicans’ end-of-session news conference at the Roundhouse on Saturday. Photo by Michael G. Seamans/The New Mexican
Senate Minority Leader Bill Sharer, R-Farmington, speaks during the Republicans’ end-of-session news conference at the Roundhouse on Saturday. Photo by Michael G. Seamans/The New Mexican
By Daniel J. Chacón
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Republican lawmakers Saturday bemoaned what they characterized as a complete failure by Democrats to address New Mexico’s crime and health Read More
NMDOH: Take Quick Online Test To Check Diabetes Risk
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) joins the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in recognizing Diabetes Alert Day Tuesday, March 25.
Nearly 11% of New Mexicans have been diagnosed with diabetes, and NMDOH encourages all New Mexicans to take a free, quick and easy type 2 diabetes risk test online. The test, available on the ADA website, takes about 60 seconds to complete.
Once you get your results, you’ll receive helpful prevention tips—and if you are high risk, talk to your health care provider about next steps.
“Type 2 diabetes develops when blood sugar levels Read More
