SFWAF Annual Symposium—’Democracy In The Time Of Autocrats’ April 10-11
SFWAF News:
Registration is now open for “Democracy in the Time of Autocrats”, the Santa Fe World Affairs Forum’s annual symposium held April 10-11.
We live in stormy times. The heyday following Communism’s end in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe is a faded memory. History has not ended as once prophesized – it has instead moved on to the rise of populist leaders and their autocratic control domestically and internationally. The democratic model which promised so much is under challenge throughout the globe.
Can democracy survive the onslaught of autocrats? Can civil society institutions Read More
Publishers Sound Off On Journalism Measures Proposed In NM Legislative Session
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
By Cormac Dodd
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Since the 1930s, Barbara Beck’s family has owned the Roswell Daily Record in Southern New Mexico, best known for meticulously chronicling the UFO fever that first swept the region and then the nation as a whole in 1947.
But she knows the challenges facing the print news industry today.
“It’s important that we protect and that we pay journalists a fair salary,” said Beck, publisher of the Record. “It’s kind of a struggle to be honest as a small, daily newspaper. But it’s Read More
New Mexico Legislature Celebrates Military & Veterans Day Honoring Service Members Feb. 19
DVS News:
SANTA FE — Military Veterans, National Guard members, reservists and active-duty service members will be honored at the 2025 Military & Veterans Day at the Legislature Feb. 19 at the New Mexico State Capitol.
A noon ceremony in the Capitol Rotunda will honor New Mexico’s enduring military legacy, recognizing the families of past, present and future service members.
Presented by the New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services and the New Mexico National Guard, this annual event recognizes the service and sacrifice of New Mexico’s military community.
This year’s theme, “Enduring Read More
Santa Fe Playhouse Expands Leadership In 2025 Season
Santa Fe Playhouse. Courtesy photo
SFP News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Playhouse (SFP) welcomes Jessica Morrow to its leadership team in the role of Managing Director starting in March 2025. This expansion of the leadership team is part of an exciting move for the company to further implement new programming that supports their vision and mission.
“I’ve been a longtime fan of the work Santa Fe Playhouse has produced in service of the New Mexico performing arts community and am excited to join this talented team. This community has loved and shepherded this theatre for 100 years and I am eager Read More
Enforcement Watch Alert: 84 Enforcement Actions Initiated; 104 Enforcement Actions Resolved In January 2025
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) today released Enforcement Watch updates for the month of January 2025. The Enforcement Watch is a listing of all active and resolved enforcement cases.
Active cases involve an alleged violation of a regulation, rule, permit, license, etc. Resolved cases are those that were adjudicated in court of law or administratively resolved. The Enforcement Watch also provides tools for the public to report alleged environmental or workplace safety violations. In FY24 NMED initiated 934 enforcement actions and resolved 1,706, paving Read More
Enhanced Penalty For Battery On Peace Officer Clears House Judiciary Committee
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement Thursday after the House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed House Bill 103, which strengthens the penalty for battery on a peace officer.
“Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every single day to keep New Mexicans safe. They deserve to know that we have their backs and won’t tolerate behavior that puts them at risk.”
House Bill 103 proposes classifying aggravated battery on a police officer as a second-degree felony when it involves: inflicting great Read More
Proposed Tax Credit Proposal Would Expand Benefits To More Than 100K Low-Income New Mexicans
By Esteban Candelaria
The Santa Fe New Mexican
A state and federal tax credit pairing designed to help low-income New Mexicans could grow by 100,000 people if one legislative proposal wins approval.
House Bill 14, a measure that would allow those taxpayers to take advantage of the such benefits, would encourage better workforce participation, reduce poverty and improve outcomes for children, the bill’s co-sponsor, Rep. Derrick Lente, D-Sandia Pueblo, told lawmakers Wednesday.
The House Commerce and Economic Development Committee voted 10-0 to advance HB 14, which would replace the Working Read More
Legislative Roundup: 38 Days Remaining In Session
Maria Bagwell, with La Clinica de Familia, Inc. and a member of the Las Cruces Suicide Prevention Task Force, uses watercolors to paint an abstract design at the Las Cruces Suicide Prevention Task Force booth for Suicide Awareness Day at the state Capitol Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. Bagwell believes in using art to get people to open up and start having more difficult conversations. Photo by Gabriela Campos/The New Mexican
The Santa Fe New Mexican:
Personnel matter sparks debate: The dismissal Tuesday of an analyst for Republicans on the Senate Conservation Committee prompted state Sen. Larry Read More
RPNM Response To Santa Fe County Resolution Defying Illegal Immigration Enforcement
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, the Santa Fe County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution instructing blatant defiance against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in an effort to protect against federal illegal immigration enforcement. This decision not only shields illegal immigrants from federal enforcement but also emboldens criminal elements at the expense of the county’s safety.
The resolution instructs the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Facility and Sheriff’s Office to not cooperate with ICE by not honoring administrative warrants, not Read More
County Offices To Close Feb. 17 For Presidents Day
COUNTY News:
In observance of Presidents Day, some Los Alamos County government offices and services will close or have modified hours Monday, Feb. 17.
The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division will be closed Monday.
The following facilities will have modified hours Monday, Feb. 17:
- White Rock and Mesa libraries – Open 1-5 p.m.
- Aquatic Center – The entire facility will be open from 1-4 p.m.
- Los Alamos County Ice Rink – LAST DAY OF THE SEASON: Open noon-5 p.m.
- Golf Course and Golf Shop – Closed
- Utilities
