NAVY News:
MILLINGTON, TN — The U.S. Navy proudly announces its return to Santa Fe, New Mexico, for Navy Week, Nov. 10-16. As part of the Navy’s signature outreach initiative, Santa Fe Navy Week will bring Read More
NMHA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority is joining the national observance of “988 Day” on Sept. 8, 2025, a day of action to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and its role in supporting mental health across the state.
“Calling, texting or chatting 988 is available to every New Mexican in every moment of need,” said Nick Boukas, director of the Behavioral Health Services Division at the New Mexico Health Care Authority. “Every call, text and chat represents a moment of courage and a chance to connect people with the support they deserve.”
988 Day promotes Read More
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE –—Two brothers were sentenced for sexually abusing a minor, with one receiving 204 months in prison and the other 135 months.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, between 2019 and 2022, Dustin Roy Rockmen, 33, of Navajo, New Mexico, and Kenzie Roy Rockmen, 26, of Hunters Point, Arizona, both enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, used electronic communications to coerce a minor and engage in sexual acts with the child.
Dustin and Kenzie both pled guilty to one count of coercion and enticement of a minor. Upon their release from prison, Dustin Read More
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man is facing federal charges for firing multiple rounds at two people during a domestic dispute on the Navajo Nation.
According to court documents, on Aug. 1, 2025, Bryson Chee, 42, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, who had been drinking and behaving erratically, arrived at a residence in Shiprock as a passenger in a vehicle with two others. After exiting the vehicle, Chee retrieved a handgun, pointed it at the occupants, and then began shooting as they attempted to drive away. A nearby witness and child took cover as shots were fired. Investigators later Read More
Part of the donations from state court personnel for a flooding recovery event on Saturday in Ruidoso. Courtesy/Twelfth Judicial District Court
Chief Justice David K. Thomson. Courtesy/New Mexico Supreme Court
NMSC News:
RUIDOSO – People recovering from recent flooding in Ruidoso can receive free legal help on Saturday and pick up donated goods ranging from clothing and nonperishable food to school and cleaning supplies.
The legal fair and relief effort will occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso Branch Community College at 709 Mechem Drive in Ruidoso. Read More
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – As deep federal budget cuts threaten to compound the challenges facing New Mexico communities, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that she will call lawmakers into a special session starting Oct. 1 to find solutions and mitigate harm.
“New Mexicans should not be forced to shoulder these heavy burdens without help from their elected officials,” Lujan Grisham said. “After discussions with legislative leaders, we’ve resolved to do everything possible to protect essential services and minimize the damage from President Trump’s disastrous Read More
Map of the paving work to be completed in two phases. Phase 1 (yellow on the above map) begins on Sept. 7, 2025, and Phase 2 (green on the above map) begins in mid-September. Courtesy/LANL
UPDATE: Project will now begin Sunday, Sept. 7, due to weather conditions.
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) will be repaving East Jemez Road from the N.M. 4 intersection (mile marker 10) to the start of the three lanes and the climbing lane (mile marker 7.6). Drivers should anticipate traffic delays and potential traffic pattern shifts during this project.
Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Chris Ross said, Read More
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Vanderwagon man was sentenced to 85 months in prison for using a firearm to threaten and assault another individual.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, on May 1, 2023, Perris Jeremiah Arthur, 36, confronted the victim at his residence on the Navajo Nation. After starting a physical altercation, Arthur retrieved a .22 caliber rifle from his ATV, fired two rounds into the residence, and later pointed the weapon directly at the victim, threatening to cause serious harm. Fortunately, the victim was not injured during the altercation. Read More
HCA News:
SANTA FE — Effective immediately, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers in Lincoln, Chaves, De Baca, Guadalupe, Otero, Sierra, Socorro, Torrance, Doña Ana and Luna counties can temporarily use their EBT cards to buy hot, ready-to-eat foods from deli departments at authorized retailers.
This emergency measure remains in effect through Sept. 30.
“Families affected by flooding are still navigating significant challenges,” said Niki Kozlowsi, director for the Income Support Division. “This temporary measure ensures they have access to warm and nutritious Read More
