New Mexico Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
SOS News:
SANTA FE – The Center for Election Innovation & Research (CEIR) recognized New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver for her lifetime service in support of democracy and elections at its “A Decade of Defending Democracy” event on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.
“Thank you so much to the Center for Election Innovation and Research for this special recognition and for always promoting trust in our election system,” said Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver. “Each moment in my experience as an election Read More
Santa Fe County Elections Earns Multiple National Achievement Awards
Winners of the ‘I Voted’ sticker contest. From left to right: Roadrunner & Yucca by Jayden Moya, Adobe Skyline by McKenzie Gallegos, Bold Roadrunner by Io Amswych. Courtesy images
SFCCO News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office has received six 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing innovative and effective county programs that strengthen services for residents.
Among the honored initiatives is the “I Voted” Sticker Design Program, which engages youth and the broader community by incorporating local art into Read More
State Police Investigate OIS Involving Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office
NMSP News:
CHIMAYO — On June 25,2026, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving the Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office.
Agents learned on June 25, 2026, at approximately 7:01 p.m., Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Office (RASO) deputies responded to 748 State Road 76 in Chimayó in reference to a domestic disturbance.
The reporting party advised deputies that a male, identified as 60-year-old Derek Torres, was threatening to kill her and himself. The female reported that Torres was highly intoxicated and had physically Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Employees Report Sustained High Levels Of Job Satisfaction In 2026 Survey
Environment Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) employees continue to report high levels of engagement, job satisfaction and commitment to public service, according to results from the agency’s 2026 Employee Engagement Survey.
Launched in 2020, the survey measures NMED staff opinions on the department’s workplace culture and helps identify opportunities to strengthen employee engagement and organizational effectiveness. This year’s report, along with the prior six annual reports, is available here.
“For the past seven years, our Read More
Posts From The Road: Big Rocks Park In Glen Rose, Texas
Rocks and River: A view of the Paluxy River seen from the rock field at the Big Rocks Park in Glen Rose, Tex. The water level is controlled by small levees or spillways seen in the center of the photo. The water level at the park is generally shallow, which allows for easy wading or relaxation on hot Texas days. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
View Through the Rocks: Two boulders at Big Rocks Park lean on each other above the rocky shore of the Paluxy River forming a window. A view through the window shows visitors enjoying time in the cool waters of the river on a sunny weekday afternoon. Photo by Read More
McCauley Springs Fire Daily Update: Sunday June 28, 2026
ASI Handcrew & Top Notch Forestry mopping up along Division Alpha near N.M. 4. Courtesy/firenet.gov
USFS News:
- No new starts despite today’s Red Flag Warning
Containment lines were secured and held Saturday during difficult weather conditions at the McCauley Springs Fire scene. Firefighters achieved containment along portions of N.M. 4 and continued to reinforce, secure, and mop up on the south edge of the fire.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect through 8 p.m. today and will test the work done to hold the fire’s edge.
Stage II Fire Restrictions remain in effect across the Santa Fe National Read More
NFHS Honors New Mexico Pair With Citation Awards
Former NMAA Executive Director Sally Marquez is honored by the NFHS for her outstanding service, leadership, and lifelong dedication to high school athletics and activities. Courtesy/NMAA
Lori Mabrey accepts the award from the NFHS for her husband, former NMHSCA Executive Director Dr. Thomas ‘Buster’ Mabrey, honored by the NFHS for his outstanding service, leadership, and lifelong dedication to high school athletics and activities. Courtesy/NMAA
NMAA News:
Today, June 28, in Salt Lake City, Utah, former New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) Executive Director Sally Marquez and Read More
NMDOT: Roadway Rehabilitation Project On US 64/84 In Tierra Amarilla Phase 2 To Start July 8
NMDOT News:
TIERRA AMARILLA — Travelers in the Tierra Amarilla area may experience traffic delays as a roadway rehabilitation project on US 64/84 is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 8.
The project will span from milepost 171, just south of Brazos, to milepost 175.1, at the US 64/84 split, and is expected to take 10 days to complete, weather permitting.
The project will include the application of a micro seal solution to the roadway, followed by final striping. This structural pavement treatment will extend roadway life and improve safety for motorists.
Construction will take place 7 a.m. Read More
Republican Party Of New Mexico Treasurer Kimberly Skaggs Charged With Fatal Hit-And-Run Near Las Cruces
Kimberly Ann Skaggs
COURT News:
Kimberly Ann Skaggs, 54, listed at the time of her arrest on Wednesday as treasurer of the Republican Party of New Mexico, faces felony charges in a hit-and-run that took place June 22 near Las Cruces.
According to court records, Skaggs was charged in Doña Ana County Magistrate Court with leaving the scene of an accident involving great bodily harm or death and tampering with evidence. She is charged with driving the vehicle that hit bicyclist Andrew R. Brown, 40, and failing to stop or return to the scene to provide required information or reasonable assistance. Read More
FBI Offers Reward For Information On Pair Of Thieves Caught On Camera Robbing ATM In Albuquerque
Anyone with information on this pair of thieves robbing the Nusenda ATM at the Nusenda Credit Union at 7644 Jefferson St NE at approximately 10:05 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2026 is asked to call the FBI at 505.889.1300. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are asking for the public’s help to identify two men who robbed the Nusenda ATM at the Nusenda Credit Union at 7644 Jefferson St NE at approximately 10:05 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Suspect descriptions:
- 2 male subjects;
- Both wearing dark masks, ski goggles, and dark clothing: and
- The subjects ran to an adjacent
