Older Americans Month Highlights How Area Agencies On Aging Help Older Adults ‘Champion Their Health’ At Home
USAGING News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Every May as a nation, we recognize Older Americans Month, an annual observance that celebrates the contributions and resilience of the 58 million older adults in our country. This year’s theme, Champion Your Health, encourages individuals to take steps—large and small—to support their health and well-being.
A key part of staying healthy while aging is having access to the right support, and that’s where Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) play a vital role. AAAs connect older adults and caregivers to services that make it easier to live safely and independently Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Endorses Amanda López Askin For New Mexico Secretary Of State
Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin and Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced her endorsement of Doña Ana County Clerk Amanda López Askin in the race for New Mexico Secretary of State.
“New Mexico elections are the best in the country. Amanda has the experience and skills to protect our voting rights, stand up to election deniers, and keep our elections safe and fair for all New Mexicans,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “Amanda is the Secretary of State New Mexicans deserve.” Read More
IAIA, SFAI Collaborate On Transatlantic Rising Stars Project Artist Residency
Jorge Mañes Rubio and Hollis Chitto. Photo by Jason S. Ordaz
IAIA News:
The Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA) is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Santa Fe Art Institute (SFAI) through the Transatlantic Rising Stars Project (TRSP), known as Transatlantic Stars, a three-year initiative of the European Union Delegation to the United States. The 2026 Santa Fe residency pairs Spanish artist Jorge Mañes Rubio with Hollis Chitto (Choctaw and Laguna Pueblo), an IAIA-affiliated artist.
The eight-week creative exchange is rooted in reciprocity, cultural respect, and shared Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds Man’s Convictions For Murder At Albuquerque Motel
COURT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court has affirmed a Bernalillo County man’s convictions for a fatal shooting in 2021 at an Albuquerque motel and conspiring to rob the victim.
In a unanimous opinion written by Justice Michael E. Vigil, the Court rejected arguments by the defendant, Christopher Maldonado, that there was not enough evidence to convict him and that the jury was confused by the instructions it received from the trial court.
“Viewing the evidence in its entirety, a reasonable jury could have found that Defendant was the masked individual who shot Victim. We conclude Read More
Martin Arellano Discusses Run For Sandoval County Sheriff
By MARTIN ARELLANO
Candidate
Sandoval County Sheriff
Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office serves one of the most diverse populations in the state. We span 12 pueblos and tribes with rural areas reaching as far as the continental divide. I am Martin Arellano and I am the best qualified candidate to revitalize this agency to serve our needs.
Retiring from the U.S. Army with 20 years of service and completing my career as Command Sergeant Major, I led one of the largest and most successful recruiting battalions in the country.
The Southern California Recruiting Battalion was not my first successful Read More
Posts From The Road: Bob Dylan Center In Tulsa
Bob Dylan Center: The Bob Dylan Center is located in a three-story brick building in the Tulsa Arts District near downtown Tulsa. This image of Dylan is painted on the brick wall of the building. I believe that the image is flat with little contrast to create a more vague photo of Dylan. Dylan’s lyrics, music and persona were sometimes a mystery and could be interpreted various ways. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Not So Quiet: An example of a wall featuring Dylan’s life in chronological order. The displays featured video, photos, written explanations, and audio to correspond with the events Read More
New Mexico Activities Association Highlights 2026 NMAA Spring State Championship Event
NMAA News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) would like to highlight the following important information regarding the upcoming 2026 Spring State Championships.
Details:
Track & Field
Official Championship Name:
2026 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico NMAA State Track and Field Championships
Tickets:
Day Pass (All Ages): $16 (will be $20 with UNM fees: Re-Entry Allowed)
Adults: $11 (will be $15 with UNM fees: No Re-Entry)
Students (K-12) / Seniors (65+) / Military: $7 (will be $10 with UNM fees: No Re-Entry)
*Increased ticket prices at the University Read More
Fourth Annual Summit For Treatment Court Alumni May 4-6
NMSC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Administrative Office of the Courts Therapeutic Justice Support Program is hosting the NM Alumni Summit at the Santa Ana Resort & Casino, May 4-6, 2026.
More than 265 people are expected to attend the summit, which will provide alumni, professionals, and families with professional development to enhance the support system for alumni and participants of treatment court programs in New Mexico.
“The Judiciary values the long-term successes of alumni,” said New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice Julie J. Vargas. “New Mexico is the leader in Treatment Court Read More
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Announces Winner Of 2026 Congressional Art Competition For New Mexico’s 2nd Dist.
The winning piece, ‘The Beauty of the Middle Place’ by Nicky Yuselew-King, a 10th-grade student at Zuni High School. Courtesy photo
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez announcing that Zuni High School 10th-grader Nicky Yuselew-King is the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for New Mexico’s Second Congressional District. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for New Mexico’s Second Congressional District: Nicky Yuselew-King, a 10th-grade student at Zuni Read More
Luján, Blackburn Bipartisan Bill To Crack Down On Carjacking Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statements after their Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
This legislation would make a long overdue fix to the federal carjacking statute, empowering prosecutors to hold more offenders accountable.
“The Albuquerque area continues to rank among the top cities for carjackings. This is unacceptable and puts people’s lives and livelihoods at risk,” Sen. Luján said. “It is a positive step that legislation to give prosecutors Read More
