U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze Appointed To Second Term
Arthur Sze
Library of Congress News:
This National Poetry Month, the Library of Congress has appointed Arthur Sze to serve a second term as the nation’s 25th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2026-2027, the Library announced today.
Sze, who lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, was named poet laureate in September 2025 and began working to expand appreciation of poetry through his focus on translating poetry originally written in languages other than English. His newest book, “Transient Worlds: On Translating Poetry,” features translations from 13 languages and provides a personal guide Read More
Three Los Alamos High School Thespians Nominated For 2026 Enchantment Awards
EDUCATION News:
The 2026 Enchantment Awards nominees have been announced and include three Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students who performed in this year’s production of Mean Girls.
2026 Enchantment Awards nominees from LAHS:
- Best actress nominee: Maici E. Guise;
- Best supporting actor nominee: Zachary Sestric; and
- Best supporting actress nominee: Aubrey Ruston.
The complete announcement of all nominees is at https://www.youtube.com/
The 2026 Enchantment Awards production is 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque. Read More
Los Alamos Chapter #63 Order Of Eastern Star To Host Statewide Meeting May 2 At Masonic Lodge
Los Alamos Chapter #63, Order of Eastern Star, will welcome Worthy Grand Matron Cavell Miller and Worthy Grand Patron Jay Miller to a statewide meeting in Los Alamos on May 2 at the Masonic Lodge, 1400 North Sage St.
Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., followed at 11 a.m. with the meeting and initiation. All members of the Order of Eastern Star in good standing are welcome to attend this celebration.
The theme for the afternoon is the “Grand Ole Opry” with a picnic-style lunch following the initiation. A reception following the close of the meeting
STEM Santa Fe To Host 10th Anniversary Celebration May 28
Santa Fe National Forest Begins Firewood Permit Sales
Fuelwood Season Begins – Permits Available Now. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Firewood permits for the Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are now available. The SFNF will begin permit sales on May 1 for the Cuba, Jemez, Coyote and Española Ranger Districts.
Permit costs:
- Dead and down wood: $20 for 10 cords
- Green juniper from Rowe Mesa: $10 per cord
The public can purchase permits in-person with cash, check, or credit card, or by phone with check or credit card. Office hours are listed on the Santa Fe National Forest website, but visitors should call ahead Read More
Luján, Cantwell, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation To Restore FTC Authority To Return Billions To Consumers
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) Ranking Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Edward Markey (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) reintroduced legislation to restore the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) authority to return money to consumers victimized by illegal scams, fraud and other unfair practices.
In April 2021, the Supreme Court slashed the FTC’s “Section 13(b)” Read More
NMDOH: State Public Health Nurse Honored For Excellence
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — A longtime New Mexico Department of Health nurse practitioner was honored this month for her work expanding access to HIV prevention medication in southern New Mexico.
Gina Fullbright, a registered nurse with the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Public Health Division’s Southwest Region, received a Nursing Excellence Award from the New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence annual ceremony on April 11. Fullbright was recognized specifically for her work with the HIV-PrEP program, which provides preventative treatment to patients at risk for HIV infection. Read More
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Introduces Legislative Package To Strengthen Accountability In Federal Law Enforcement
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced a legislative package of three bills aimed at restoring oversight, enforcement standards, and ensuring consequences for misconduct across President Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ).
The introduction of these bills follows growing concerns regarding weakened hiring standards, reduced training, and a concerning lack of accountability within federal law enforcement.
“Within federal law enforcement, strong hiring standards, proper oversight, and real accountability are vital—and Read More
State Treasurer To Host: ‘Cultivating The Next Wave Of New Mexico’s Financial Leaders’ April 20
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office, in collaboration with the University of New Mexico (UNM) and New Mexico State University (NMSU), will bring together state finance leaders, higher education institutions, and workforce development partners to address New Mexico’s growing need for skilled public finance professionals.
As New Mexico’s public assets continue to grow, the event will highlight efforts to build in-state education pipelines that prepare students for prestigious, public-service-driven careers in government finance, investing, auditing, Read More
Sierra Club Opposes Feds Seizing NM Lands For Border Wall
SIERRA CLUB News:
SANTA FE — The Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter stands with State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard in opposing the Trump regime’s plan to seize seven acres of New Mexico lands for Border Patrol facilities.
“The Trump administration’s move, after New Mexico was clear that NO state lands would be sold for border wall construction, is a violation of our laws and rights as a state. This is an assault on our precious ecology, waters, and diverse wildlife through the corrupt militarization of our border communities,” said Sierra Club Southern New Mexico Organizer Read More
