Topper Swim Teams Place In 2025 State Tournament
The Topper Swimming teams competed in the State Tournament held on the campus of Albuquerque Academy this past weekend. The boys swim team won a third-place finish, and the girls won a fourth-place finish. Pictured: The boys swim team with their third-place trophy. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Grace Nowell competing in the Girls 200-yard Freestyle, she finished first in her heat. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sophia Peck at the start of the 50-yard freestyle she finished 3rd in her heat. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Thomas Daligault competing in the 100-yard Butterfly, Read More
NM Senate Passes Senate Bill 84, The Community Benefit Fund, Investing In Local Projects And Resilient Communities
NMSD News:
SANTA FE — Tuesday, the New Mexico Senate has passed Senate Bill 48, the Community Benefit Fund (CBF), a groundbreaking investment in locally-driven projects that will strengthen communities, create jobs, and help New Mexicans adapt to increasing climate challenges.
The Community Benefit Fund is a key component of the state’s long-term vision for resilience and economic growth, directs funding toward projects that enhance energy reliability, modernize infrastructure, and safeguard public health.
The CBF provides $340 million in direct investments to New Mexico communities, Read More
Lawmaker Takes Unfair Shots At Nascent Business
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
By Milan Simonich
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Legislators live to talk. Truth is the first casualty of their off-the-cuff orating.
Here’s what state Sen. Joseph Cervantes, D-Las Cruces, publicly said this week about a film and production company in his hometown.
“A couple years ago we had a nice announcement for a big film production studio coming to Las Cruces, 828 Productions. They were going to film their first production in May of 2022,” Cervantes said during a public hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Wrong. Not until August Read More
Governor Announces Partnership With BorderPlex Digital
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced Feb. 25 a partnership with BorderPlex Digital Assets, LLC that will position New Mexico as a leader in digital infrastructure to power the technology of tomorrow.
This partnership will bring 1,000 jobs to New Mexico, drive renewed investment in digital infrastructure, and spur economic growth in the region. The announcement includes a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the State of New Mexico and BorderPlex Digital Assets.
BorderPlex Digital’s first integrated Digital Infrastructure Campus Read More
Senate Floor Debate Heats Up Over Measure To Fight Climate Change, But Bill Succeeds
By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
The Santa Fe New Mexican
The temperature in the Senate grew hot at times Tuesday over a bill designed to make communities across New Mexico more resilient to the effects of a warming planet.
Senate Bill 48, which would create a community benefit fund to pay for projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change, passed the Senate on a party-line 23-15 vote after Republicans introduced a series of amendments the Democrat-controlled chamber rejected one by one.
“This bill is about giving New Mexico a fighting chance at a cleaner, safer and Read More
New Mexico State Police Arrest Deming Couple For Abuse
NMSP News:
DEMING — Oct. 23, 2024, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau began investigating allegations of child abuse to multiple children in Deming.
Agents learned that a report was made to CYFD, regarding abuse of a child and multiple siblings. Throughout the investigation, agents learned that multiple minor children were living in horrific conditions, and sleeping outdoors, creating a risk to their health and safety. The investigation also revealed that at least one of the children was sexually abused.
Agents identified Melvin Cordell, 50, and Valerie Cordell, Read More
Legislative Roundup: 25 Days Remaining In Session
Ashley Sanchez, a dancer with the Ballet Folklorico Orgullo from New Mexico State University, swirls her colorful skirt while performing with the group of dancers and Mariachi Orgullo to close the presentation made for New Mexico Higher Education Day in the Rotunda at the state Capitol Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Photo by Gabriela Campos/The New Mexican
Rep. Michelle Paulene Abeyta, D-To’hajilee, kneels down to pet Oakley, an Albuquerque Police crisis dog who works with the Crisis Intervention Team who was touring the Capitol with Det. Josh Isler Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Photo by Gabriela Campos/The Read More
House Passes Legislation To Help Reduce Utility Costs
Rep. Kristina Ortez (D-Taos)
NMDP News:
SANTA FE — Legislation to help reduce utility costs for New Mexicans is now headed to the Senate after passing the House Tuesday by a vote of 42-25.
House Bill 91 allows public utilities in the state to implement additional rate structures intended to reduce utility costs for low-income customers. These rate changes could decrease or eliminate balances for customers and allow for them to pay lower amounts more frequently.
“No one in our state should have to live without running water, electricity, or make impossible choices about which necessities to Read More
NMDOH Raises Awareness To Keep Kids’ Teeth Healthy
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — Throughout February, the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Office of Oral Health Program is raising awareness about the importance of starting healthy dental habits at an early age.
“Healthy teeth are essential to a child’s overall well-being and success in life” said Leisha D. Ortiz, Interim Director of the NMDOH Office of Oral Health. “As we celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month, we want to remind families that dental health outcomes are mainly determined by daily habits. Regular dental visits and healthy habits that begin early in life help to Read More
Deb Haaland Attracts Crowd To Los Alamos Campaign Event
New Mexico Gubernatorial Candidate Deb Haaland, center, speaks to a crowd of some 200 community members gathered at her Meet & Greet event Sunday afternoon at Cottonwood on the Greens. Haaland is traveling the state to meet and hear from New Mexicans at stops in 19 small towns and cities throughout February and into March. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of the crowd gathered at hear New Mexico Gubernatorial Candidate Deb Haaland speak Sunday afternoon at Cottonwood on the Greens. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
Gubernatorial Candidate Deb Haaland held Read More
