State Treasurer’s Office To Host Community Discussion On New Mexico Baby Bonds Thursday June 25
New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya
State Treasurer’s Office News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office is hosting its Community Discussion on New Mexico Baby Bonds from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 25, at the Las Cruces Convention Center.
This conversation invites local leaders, public officials, and members of the public to learn more about New Mexico Baby Bonds, ask questions, and engage directly with State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya about how baby bonds can build generational wealth and expand economic opportunities for New Mexico families.
Baby Bonds is Read More
State Canvass Board Certifies 2026 Primary Election Results, Orders Automatic Recounts
STATE News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico’s State Canvass Board met today in Santa Fe and unanimously certified the results of the 2026 Primary Election.
“Canvassing is a critical component of the democratic process that helps affirm the security and accuracy of our elections,” said Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver. “Today’s certification of the 2026 Primary Election represents the culmination of all of the hard work of the state’s county clerk offices, poll workers and the staff of the Secretary of State’s Office. Together, we not only had a great election, but we also successfully transitioned Read More
Heinrich, Fischer, Welch, Curtis Introduce Legislation To Protect Firefighters From Harmful Chemicals
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and John Curtis (R-Idaho) introduced the Protecting Firefighters and Advancing State-of-the-Art (PFAS) Alternatives Act of 2026, legislation to support the development of next-generation, PFAS-free protective gear to better protect firefighters from the dangers of their work.
Firefighters are exposed to carcinogens when they respond to virtually every type of fire or incident. This includes PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, which can be found in firefighters’ Read More
NM 554 El Rito Bridge Replacement Project Public Meeting June 25
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) invites you to attend the second public meeting regarding the NM 554 El Rito Bridge Replacement Project in El Rito, NM.
The existing bridge is being replaced to improve safety, maintain access, and meet current engineering standards.
Attend the meeting to:
- Receive key updates on the project and planned bridge improvements
- Learn more about cultural and natural resource considerations
- Ask questions and share your input with the project team
Meeting Details:
- Thursday, June 25, 2026
- 6–7:30 p.m.
- Alumni Hall, El Rito Northern
Fire Burning In Jemez Mountains; No Threat To Los Alamos
Location of fire burning this morning in the Jemez Mountains. Courtesy/Watch Duty
COUNTY News:
A fire near Battleship Rock in the Jemez Mountains has been reported this morning and has burned approximately 15 acres. Evacuation orders have been issued for Jemez Falls Campground in the Santa Fe National Forest.
Sandoval Fire is on scene fully suppressing the fire.
Smoke may be visible throughout the day surrounding communities. There is no threat to Los Alamos from this fire.
Use caution if traveling through this area as firefighters may be along N.M. 4.
Further details about the fire can be found Read More
Behavioral Health Reform & Investment Act Executive Committee Special Meeting
COURT News:
The New Mexico Health Care Authority and the Administrative Office of the Courts announce a special meeting from 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Thursday, July 9, of the Executive Committee established under the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3). This Committee oversees the ongoing implementation of SB3 (2025), including statewide coordination, regional planning, and progress toward building a stronger behavioral health system. It brings together leaders from all three branches of government, along with community partners, to support a more responsive and equitable Read More
New Mexico Housing Market Posts Gains In Sales, Prices, & Inventory In May
HOUSING News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s housing market remained resilient in May 2026, with home sales, prices, and inventory all posting gains compared to both the previous month and one year ago. Statewide sales reached 1,820 transactions in May, up 6.9% from April and 2.0% from May 2025.
The median sold price rose to $355,000, an increase of 1.4% from April and 1.0% year-over-year, continuing the state’s trend of steady price appreciation. Total sales volume climbed to $786.6 million, up 11.4% from April and 3.9% from May 2025, while the average sale price increased to $432,215, Read More
Conservation Groups Move To Stop Destructive Logging On Santa Fe National Forest
WildEarth Guardians News:
SANTA FE — WildEarth Guardians, the Santa Fe Forest Coalition, and the Forest Advocate today filed a notice of intent to sue the Forest Service over Endangered Species Act violations related to increases in logging approved under the Encino Vista Landscape Restoration Project and the Revised Forest Plan.
When the Forest Service finalized its 2022 Revised Forest Plan, it approved a 150% increase in commercial logging over the previous 1986 plan, including in areas identified as not suitable for timber production. Toward this end, the Encino Vista project authorized Read More
Luján And Others Introduce CHILE Act To Strengthen Support For Specialty Crop Growers
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 23, U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) introduced the Cultivating Horticultural Innovation in Local Economies (CHILE) Act, legislation to strengthen federal support for specialty crop growers facing economic losses and market disruptions.
The CHILE Act builds upon language included in the House-passed Read More
New Mexico’s Unemployment Rate Was 4.9% In April 2026
NMDWS News:
New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in April, up from 4.8 percent in March and up from 4.1 percent in the previous year. The national unemployment rate in April was 4.3 percent, unchanged from the rate in March and up from 4.2 percent in April 2025.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 400 jobs, or less than 0.1 percent, between April 2025 and April 2026. The private sector was up 2,200 jobs, or 0.3 percent, while the public sector was down 1,800 jobs, or 0.9 percent. Within the private sector, the private service-providing industries were Read More
