Weekly Fishing Report: March 7, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The snowpack in Northern New Mexico is 34 percent of normal. The weather last week was warm and dry. Locally the snowpack at the Hopewell measuring station was 55-percent of normal with a snow depth of 24 inches a week ago.
Two weeks ago there were two different weather patterns in New Mexico. Temperatures were bitterly cold in Eastern New Mexico, but much milder in the Central and Western parts of the state. This week temperatures are forecast to be above normal with possibly some snow in the higher elevations.
The snowpack in Southern Read More
New Mexico Lawmakers Hope To Strengthen Alert, Search Systems For Missing Elderly
HB 197 Sponsor Rep. Joseph Sanchez, D-Alcalde
By MARAGET O’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Tangerine Bolen has become an unofficial expert in organizing civilian searches for missing elders in the last year.
In March 2024, she coordinated a search for Esther Barnes, a 98-year-old who walked away from Las Soleras Senior Living. Bolen and her fellow searchers ultimately found Barnes’ body about a half-mile from the facility.
And she helped organize searches earlier this year for 80-year-old Jose Orozco-Montijo, a man with dementia who in January wandered away from his family’s home in Eldorado. Read More
Legislative Roundup: 16 Days Remaining In Session
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks to people assembled in the Rotunda at the state Capitol in honor of Women’s History Month Thursday, March 6, 2025. Photo by Michael G. Seamans/The New Mexican
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham speaks to people assembled in the Rotunda at the state Capitol in honor of Women’s History Month Thursday, March 6, 2025. Photo by Michael G. Seamans/The New Mexican
The Santa Fe New Mexican Staff:
State’s court highest upholds most of governor’s emergency orders on guns, drug use: The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday ruled Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s emergency orders Read More
District Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer To Retire End Of May
District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer tells prosecutor Kari Morrisey that she isn’t obligated to call herself as a witness in July 2024. Courtesy/NMSC
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — District Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer will retire at the end of May after serving 15 years on the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe.
“It has been an honor and privilege to serve the people of New Mexico,” Judge Marlowe Sommer said. “However, it is time to step away from the hectic schedule of court business and enjoy retirement. During my time on the bench, I have admired and deeply appreciated those who work so hard each Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Named President Of New Mexico Press Association
Post Publisher Carol A. Clark
Staff Report
The New Mexico Press Association (NMPA) has named Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Carol A. Clark president of it Board of Directors.
Clark was first elected to serve on the state press board in 2022. At that time she was also appointed to serve on the NMPA legal committee with Nick Seibel of the Silver City Daily Press and Donn Friedman of the Albuquerque Journal.
“It has been a pleasure serving on the board these last three years and I welcome this opportunity to serve as president,” Clark said. “The NMPA is an important resource and advocate for newspapers Read More
Luján, Rosen, Markey Introduce Legislation To Prevent The Political Weaponization Of The FCC
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, and U.S. Sens. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) announced the introduction of the Broadcast Freedom and Independence Act, legislation that would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from revoking broadcast licenses or taking action against broadcasters based on the viewpoints they broadcast.
The legislation would reaffirm the importance of the independence of the FCC, including that the President Read More
Bill To Allow Medical ‘Magic Mushrooms’ In New Mexico Gets Groovy Reception From Lawmakers
Co-Sponsor Sen. Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces
By DANIEL CHACÓN
The Santa Fe New Mexican
First marijuana, now magic mushrooms.
A state known for ending up at the bottom of a long list of rankings could be among the first in the nation to roll out a program for medical use of psilocybin mushrooms, commonly known as magic mushrooms.
The Senate Judiciary Committee late Wednesday endorsed Senate Bill 219 on an 8-1 vote.
The lone holdout, Sen. Katy Duhigg, D-Albuquerque, praised psilocybin’s efficacy.
“I am very torn on this because I know that psilocybin has amazing potential for substance use Read More
U.S. Attorney’s Office Secures Sentencing In To’Hajiilee Manslaughter Case
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A To’Hajiilee man was sentenced to 72 months in prison for voluntary manslaughter in connection with the death of John Doe in May 2022.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, May 27, 2022, Cole Ray Shorty, 21, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, went to John Doe’s residence bringing other people with him including a juvenile. Upon arrival, Shorty found John Doe sitting in his car outside his residence.
Shorty approached Doe’s car and opened the back door. In response, Doe exited the vehicle with a bat and a struggle ensued. Read More
Sheep Shearing Day At Los Luceros April 6
Visitors watch as Kerry Mower hand-shears a Navajo-Churro sheep at Los Luceros Historic Site. Courtesy/Tira Howard Photography
Navajo-Churro sheep at Los Luceros Historic Site. Courtesy/Tira Howard Photography
NMDCA News:
ALCALDE — Sheep Shearing Day Sunday, April 6, is a great opportunity to see Los Luceros Historic Site’s flock of Navajo-Churro sheep up close and learn how their wool is removed, processed, and turned into fiber art.
“Navajo-Churro sheep are a threatened heirloom breed that is unique to the Southwest. This is a fantastic opportunity for people to learn about Read More
‘This is Not Normal’ Stansbury Speaks Up Against Trump
U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) released the following statement after President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress:
“This is not normal. And, we refuse to normalize it.
“Tonight, I participated in a walk-out of the joint address to Congress because we refuse to normalize the reckless and illegal dismantling of vital federal programs, the firing of thousands of Americans, and the undermining of our national and global security.
“50 years ago, Members of Congress held a walkout of the 1975 State of Read More
