Richard Ronquillo Featured On KOB’s Pay It 4ward Program
KOB Channel 4 News Anchor Trevor Thompson interviews Richard Ronquillo in the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce offices as he receives the Pay It 4ward Award – watch KOB 6 p.m. today. Photo by Chad Lauritzen
COMMUNITY News:
The KOB Channel 4 program, Pay It 4ward, aired Monday night and scheduled again at 6 p.m. today, to recognize Richard Ronquillo for giving back to many in Los Alamos and across the state. Ronquillo is a third-generation machinist/fabricator who started Rich Welding, LLC, 18 years ago. He had worked for Los Alamos National Laboratory where he welded and uses that skill to provide Read More
Bill To Increase Top Oil And Gas Royalty Rate Offered On New Mexico State Lands Passes House Committee
Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard
State Land Office News:
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SANTA FE – Legislation pushed by New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard to increase the top royalty rate offered for new oil and gas development on the best state lands passed the House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee today.
Senate Bill 23, sponsored by Sen. George Muñoz and co-sponsored by Speaker of the House Javier Martinez, Read More
Senate Finance Committee Considers Federal Funding Cuts
By Margaret O’Hara
The Santa Fe New Mexican
A presentation Monday before the Senate Finance Committee offered the clearest picture yet of how changes in federal funding under President Donald Trump might impact New Mexico.
The state’s revenues are slated to remain relatively consistent with projections from before the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, Legislative Finance Committee chief economist Ismael Torres explained to lawmakers.
Cuts to federal funding pose an “even more immediate risk” to the state’s budget, potentially threatening Read More
20th Anniversary Of Poetry Out Loud® State Finals March 16
NMA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Arts announces the state finals for the 20th anniversary of Poetry Out Loud® at 1 p.m., Sunday, March 16. Nine high school students from across New Mexico will participate in the competition. Held for the first time ever at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM, the event is free and open to all ages to watch the performances.
The following high school students will be representing their school at the Poetry Out Loud New Mexico Final:
- Delilah Ruth – Arrowhead Park Early College High School, Las Cruces
- Nakia Thomas – Carlsbad High School,
State Issues Rule To Amend Employee Abuse Registry
HCA News:
SANTA FE — The Health Care Authority has issued an emergency rule to amend the Employee Abuse Registry so older adults, people with disabilities, and others who need help with daily care are protected from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Under the revised rule, health care providers must check the Employee Abuse Registry before hiring staff and cannot employ individuals listed on it. The registry tracks individuals with substantiated cases of abuse, neglect or exploitation, which will prevent them to work in the field.
“This emergency rule is a critical step in making sure Read More
Stradling: The Nature Of The Conservative Movement
By GARY STRADLING
Los Alamos
We live in interesting times.
As President Donald J. Trump swept the elections in November, many strong opinions about the nature of the Conservative movement have been expressed, from both sides.
I would like to share my own views with our community. Note that this statement does not necessarily represent the Republican Party.
The core value of Conservatism is the respect for the freedoms of individual Americans.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that Read More
Worlds Largest Chimpanzee Sanctuary Welcomes Ten Chimps From Alamogordo Primate Facility
CHIMP HAVEN News:
Chimp Haven, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, has welcomed ten chimpanzees from the Alamogordo Primate Facility (APF) in New Mexico, following the National Institutes of Health’s decision in late 2024 to retire the remaining chimps from its site at APF to sanctuary.
Their arrival marks the beginning of a new chapter as they transition to a sanctuary retirement designed specifically for former research chimps, complete with expert care and novel experiences, including new living spaces and large social groups.
Faylene, Nickel, Olivia, Al, Kamaka, BC, JD, Sherril, Read More
SFCC And KSFR Announces Repeater Station KSQR Improves Signal In Northern New Mexico
The KSQR transmitter tower in Questa. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and KSFR announces the expansion of the station’s signal through the activation of the repeater station KSQR Questa/Taos broadcasting its programming at 91.3 FM.
The new transmitter tower in Questa has made it possible for listeners in Questa, Taos, Red River and Española to enjoy listening to KSFR’s programming with a much better signal.
KSFR’s General Manager Tazbah McCullah said, “We’re excited that our dynamic programming is now available to an estimated 8,000 more listeners Read More
Pancho Villa State Park Host Camp Furlong Day March 8
U.S. Troops loading a cannon and Pancho villa’s troops during the battle. Courtesy photo
Pancho Villa State Park’s exhibit hall captures the story of the Pancho Villa raid and Camp Furlong through various artifacts, including military equipment left behind. Courtesy photo
NMSP News:
COLUMBUS — Pancho Villa State Park will host Camp Furlong Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 8 as part of the Cabalgata Fiesta de Amistad in Columbus, New Mexico.
“Cabalgata Fiesta de Amistad” translates to “Horseback Riding Festival of Friendship” in English. It honors the March 6, 1916, Read More
Semiautomatic Weapons Ban Now On The Table
By Daniel J. Chacón
The Santa Fe New Mexican
A proposed ban on semiautomatic firearms in New Mexico is turning out to be a moving target.
The Senate Judiciary Committee decided late Monday to take time to study a proposed assault weapons ban for the state modeled after an Illinois law that is tied up in the courts.
“We’ll have you ready to go at our very next meeting on Wednesday,” Sen. Joe Cervantes, a Las Cruces Democrat who chairs the committee, told the sponsors.
The decision came after Sen. Katy Duhigg, D-Albuquerque, introduced the proposal as a substitute to Senate Bill Read More
