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New Mexico History Museum Screens Student-Produced Documentaries Touching On Themes Connected To America’s 250th July 10

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NMDCA News:

The New Mexico History Museum is hosting a screening of documentaries created by eight National History Day students in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Visitors can watch eight short documentaries 4:30–6:45 p.m., Friday, July 10, created by students from sixth to eleventh grades, that explore themes of freedom, democracy, revolution, reaction, and reform, offering insight into how today’s young people interpret the ideals and legacy of America’s founding documents.

After the screening, six of the students will give a talk Read More

New Mexico Historic Preservation Division To Host Flood Adaptation Workshop July 16

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NMDCA News:

In coordination with a pair of federal agencies, the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD) will sponsor an in-person workshop on flood adaptation for historic buildings in Ruidoso.

The authors of the Department of Interior’s Guidelines on Flood Adaptation for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, which takes an in-depth look at preservation guidance specific to historic properties at risk of flooding, will lead this all-day workshop.

This will be a full day of in-person sessions, with snacks and lunch provided. Participants will receive a copy of the Guidelines Read More

Sen. Crystal Brantley Elected Chair Of New Mexico Senate Republican Caucus

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Sen. Crystal Brantley

NMHR News:

SANTA FE — Members of the New Mexico Senate Republican Caucus have voted to elect Sen. Crystal Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) to serve as Caucus Chair, replacing Sen. David Gallegos (R-Eunice) who just became the Republican nominee to serve as New Mexico’s next Lieutenant Governor.

By stepping down as caucus chair, Sen. Gallegos will be better able to balance his legislative duties with the demands of his statewide campaign. The caucus appreciates Sen. Gallegos’s contributions while serving as Caucus Chair and is pleased he will continue serving the people Read More

New Mexico Small Businesses Challenge Sweeping Labeling Regulation

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NFIB News:

SANTA FE — NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business) joined a coalition of business organizations in filing a lawsuit at the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico challenging a new regulation from the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) requiring small business manufacturers to label products containing poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Although PFAS is a catchall term used to describe more than 14,000 substances with varying chemical properties, this sweeping mandate will apply to nearly all products with ingredients that fall under Read More

EDNM Announces New NM Food Pathways Grant Program

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EDNM News:

The New Mexico Food Pathways Program is seeking Letters of Interest (LOI) from organizations and retail enterprises interested in reimbursement-based funding for projects that improve food access in underserved communities.

Project Focus Areas Include: 

  • Expanded access to healthy, affordable staple foods
  • Improved economic viability of rural and community-based food retailers
  • Increased SNAP-authorized retail capacity
  • Enhanced cold chain, storage, and food safety infrastructure

Timeline:

  • LOI opens: 9 a.m., July 1, 2026
  • Webinar: 2:30 p.m., July 1
  • LOI deadline: 11:59
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OBAE Funds Laptop Distribution To Close Digital Divide

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OBAE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — In the last six months, a state-funded pilot program put laptop computers in the hands of 170 New Mexico families across 33 communities—many of them receiving their first personal computer—and delivered nearly 1,600 digital training sessions to help them use it.

The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) provided more than $300,000 to Adelante DiverseIT to launch a statewide project called TechUp! New Mexico, with a mission to donate computer hardware to families and to expand digital access and opportunities for New Mexicans. People of all ages Read More

Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Today

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.

The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.dws.nm.gov) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume at 8 a.m., Monday, July 6.

The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Read More

State Lawmakers To Introduce Data Center Moratorium In Upcoming Legislative Session 

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NM HOUSE News:

LAS CRUCES — July 2, State Reps. Micaela Lara Cadena (D-Mesilla), Angelica Rubio (D-Las Cruces), Eleanor Chávez (D-Albuquerque) and Sen. Carrie Hamblen (D-Las Cruces) announced plans to introduce legislation establishing a statewide moratorium on large-scale data center development in New Mexico.

The proposed moratorium, to be introduced in the 2027 legislative session, would prohibit new large-scale data center projects in New Mexico, while the state develops a framework for evaluating water use, energy demand and emissions, ratepayer impact, and community benefits Read More

McCauley Springs Fire Update: July 3, 2026

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USFS News:

Acres: 712                                        

Containment: 63%                                     

Start Date: June 24, 2026

Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock                   

Cause: Undetermined

Fuels: Timber, grass & understory, hardwood litter                                           

Personnel: 328                                                                 

Highlights: Crews continued suppression repair work in areas near the Sierra de los Pinos community yesterday, making good progress rehabilitating roads and campgrounds impacted during firefighting activities. Read More

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration For Pueblo Of Acoma

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FEMA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­— FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Pueblo of Acoma to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from Sept. 28-29, 2026.

Public Assistance federal funding is available to the Tribal Nation on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in the Pueblo of Acoma.

José M. Gil Montañez has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations Read More