Trinity On The Hill To Hold Annual Fiesta On The Hill Fundraiser & Celebration For House Of Hope Ministry May 2
Members of the House of Hope ministry help a family in Juarez, Mexico, build a house. Courtesy/TOTH
Members of the House of Hope ministry help a family in Juarez, Mexico, build a house. Courtesy/TOTH
Members of the House of Hope ministry help a family in Juarez, Mexico, build a house. Courtesy/TOTH
From Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church:
Come join Trinity on the Hill for our annual Fiesta on the Hill, 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2. This is a fundraiser and celebration for the church’s House of Hope ministry, an ongoing ministry since 2005.
Highlights of the event will include a taco dinner, silent Read More
State Parks Urges Early Season Boaters To Practice Cold-Water Safety
Ute Lake State Park located just north of Tucumcari, is a popular
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico State Parks officials urge boaters to check water temperatures before hitting the lakes this spring, after several near-miss incidents in recent weeks involving boaters who underestimated how cold the water remains.
“People are eager to get back on the water, but the conditions haven’t caught up to the season yet,” said Scott Chalmers, New Mexico boating safety coordinator.
Boating on cold water requires planning for Read More
Basic Steps To Starting A Business In New Mexico April 30
SBDC News:
Join Business Development Specialist Christopher Garcia from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for an engaging webinar that walks you through the essential steps to starting a business in New Mexico, with a strong focus on the critical role of market analysis.
Designed for innovators preparing to pursue grant opportunities, this session will help you build a solid foundation for your venture by understanding your industry, identifying your target market, and evaluating your competition—key components for both business success and funding readiness.
In this webinar, Read More
Museum Hill 2026 Library Open House April 24
NMDCA News:
In conjunction with National Library Week, April 19–25, 2026, the Bartlett Library and Archives at the Museum of International Folk Art, the Laboratory of Anthropology Library at Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, and the new library at the Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum will be hosting a free public open house event on Museum Hill from 2–4 p.m., Friday, Apri 24.
Visitors can take a “book tour” of these libraries to see a curated selection of titles and learn more about the resources available. Visitors will receive a card to stamp at each location. Read More
FBI, Sandia Tribal Police Continues To Seek Information And Offer Reward In Sandia Casino Robbery
FBI News:
The FBI and Sandia Police Department continue seeking the public’s assistance to identify the individual responsible for a robbery at the Sandia Resort & Casino Friday, July 1, 2022.
The FBI is offering a reward up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the unknown suspect responsible for the casino robbery.
At approximately 9:15 p.m., July 1, 2022, an unknown individual entered the casino at the high-limit room, approached a cashier, and asked to speak with a supervisor. The suspect stated he had a gun and demanded money from the cashier. The suspect Read More
Commissioner Garcia Richard Announces New Leasing Rule To Unleash Geothermal Energy
NMSLO News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard announced today a new geothermal leasing rule to align with recent legislative changes and to pave the way for growth of clean, baseload geothermal energy on state trust lands. Demand for geothermal energy is growing rapidly and the updated rule will allow for an increase in leasing. The final rule is effective May 1, 2026.
“Our new geothermal rule is going to open up a whole new world for clean, 24-7-365 energy development on state lands,” Commissioner Garcia Richard said. “New Mexico has all the right conditions to Read More
Luján Presses Secretary Kennedy On Cuts To Medicaid, Demands Answers On HHS Employment David Geier
Sen. Luján on MSNOW Discussing Secretary Kennedy’s policies. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a Senate Finance Committee hearing, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) pressed U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on his policies that are endangering the health of the American people.
Specifically, Sen. Luján pressed Secretary Kennedy on deep Republican cuts to Medicaid, Secretary Kennedy’s long history of pushing vaccine misinformation, and the employment of David Geier, an anti-vaccine activist, at the Department Read More
Rep. Vasquez’s Downwinder Commemoration Act Advances To House Floor With Unanimous, Bipartisan Support
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.— April 21, 2026, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced that his Downwinder Commemoration Act unanimously passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee, marking a major bipartisan step toward establishing a permanent monument honoring New Mexico’s Downwinders at White Sands National Park. The park receives over 700,000 visitors a year and sits less than 100 miles from the site of the Trinity Test.
This win builds on Rep. Vasquez’s success in passing the Downwinder Commemoration Act into law through the FY26 National Defense Read More
New Mexico’s Unemployment Rate Was 4.7% In February 2026
NMDWS News:
New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.7 percent in February, up from 4.5 percent in January and up from 4.1 percent in the previous year. The national unemployment rate in February was 4.4 percent, up from 4.3 percent in January and up from 4.2 percent in February 2025.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 700 jobs, or 0.1 percent, between February 2025 and February 2026. The private sector was up 1,600 jobs, or 0.2 percent, while the public sector was down 900 jobs, or 0.5 percent. Within the private sector, the private service-providing industries Read More
Nominate Volunteers For 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards
ALTSD News:
This week is National Volunteer Week and we’re looking for outstanding volunteers!
If you know someone who is compassionate, caring, and committed, we invite you to nominate a volunteer for the Compassion in Action: 2026 Volunteer Recognition Awards! Selected volunteers will be honored at this year’s Conference on Aging in September. Nominate a volunteer here by April 30. Read More
