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NMDOT On Rio Grande Gorge Rest Area Improvements

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NMDOT News:

TAOS — The Rio Grande Gorge Rest Area will be closed on June 17 and June 18 to finish the parking lot preservation work.

The contractor will be striping the parking lot that was recently fog sealed.

The contractor is American Road Maintenance Inc.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation is committed to the safety of the traveling public and appreciates your cooperation during this work.

For the latest road information visit: The New Mexico Department of Transportation at www.nmroads.com or call 511. Read More

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Marks 14th Anniversary Of DACA, Reaffirms Commitment To Protecting Dreamers

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U.S. HOUSE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) marked the 14th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by reaffirming his commitment to protecting Dreamers and pushing for a permanent pathway to citizenship.

“New Mexico is home to more than 4,000 DACA recipients who contribute millions in state and local taxes, support local businesses, and help power our state’s workforce. These folks are our neighbors, coworkers, business owners, and community leaders,” Vasquez said. “Most came to the United States through no choice of their Read More

State Receives 18,000 Elder Abuse Reports This Year

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ALTSD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Adult Protective Services has received approximately 18,000 allegations of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation so far in 2026, state officials said, as the state marks Elder Abuse Awareness Month with a push to help New Mexicans recognize the warning signs and report suspected abuse.  

Elder abuse can take many forms, including physical and emotional abuse, neglect, abandonment, financial exploitation and scams. This includes scams that often target older adults, including fraudulent phone calls, impersonation schemes, and romance scams. These Read More

Discover 100 Years Of Route 66, Travelers & Tribes June 28

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NMDCA News:

Explore the rise of the automobile and how it transformed Tribal communities and reshaped the cultural landscape of New Mexico and the Southwest from 1–3 p.m., Sunday, June 28.

Join New Mexico History Museum for a lecture with Shawn Price (Diné) that looks at historic Route 66 and how it impacted Native people in New Mexico. After the talk inside the museum’s auditorium, Price and the Dine Tah’ Dancers will perform traditional dances in the Courtyard of the Palace of the Governors. The presentation is included with museum admission.

Shawn Price, Director of the Dine Tah’ Navajo Read More

Help NMDOT Name Advanced U-turns Opening On I-25

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NMDOT News:

SANTA FE — We need your help coming up with a name for a New Mexico roadway feature, the Advanced U-turn.

As part of the ongoing improvements along the I-25 corridor at Comanche Road and Montgomery Boulevard, new Advanced U-Turns (AUTs) are being added to help improve traffic flow and reduce congestion at the interchanges.

These U-turns allow drivers to safely make a U-turn before reaching the main intersection, helping reduce delays, improve signal efficiency, and keep traffic moving more smoothly through the corridor.

The Advanced U-Turns will be located at both the Comanche Read More

Sandia Area Federal Credit Union Partners With Food Depot To Expand Food Access In Northern NM

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Inside the Mobile Food Depot. Courtesy photo

The Food Depot Food Mobile at Sandia Area Santa Fe Branch. Courtesy photo

Food Depot News:

SANTA FE — Sandia Area Federal Credit Union is proud to announce a new partnership with The Food Depot to support access to nutritious, no-cost food for families in need across Northern New Mexico, with initiatives that include the sponsorship of the Food Mobile program.

Food insecurity remains a significant challenge across New Mexico, with more than 350,000 individuals experiencing food insecurity statewide. Across Northern New Mexico, The Food Depot Read More

State Legislators Join Women State Lawmakers, Members Of Congress Demanding Removal Of Rideshare Sexual Assault Liability Shield

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NM Trial Lawyers News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Nine New Mexico legislators have joined 285 women state legislators from 44 states and territories in a letter urging U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson to strike Amendment 041 from the BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870). The state lawmakers’ letter lands as 128 members of Congress, led by the Democratic Women’s Caucus, delivered a parallel demand this week – a coordinated federal–state push against a provision that would shield rideshare companies from liability for harm on their platforms, including sexual assault.

The lawmakers note that the amendment Read More

Roadway Rehabilitation Project On NM 96 In Gallina

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NMDOT News:

GALLINA, NM — Travelers in the Gallina area may experience traffic delays as a roadway rehabilitation project on NM 96 is scheduled to begin Monday, June 22.

The project will span from milepost 8 (south of Regina) to milepost 25 (east of Gallina) and is expected to take 15 working days to complete, weather permitting. The project will include the milling and repaving of the existing roadway surface. This structural pavement treatment involves removing the current asphalt layer and replacing it with new pavement to improve road conditions and extend roadway life.

Construction will Read More

Supreme Court Affirms Murder Conviction Of Man Who Strangled His Wife

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COURT News:

SANTA FE — The state Supreme Court today upheld the first-degree murder conviction of an Albuquerque man for killing his wife in 2021.

In a unanimous decision, the justices rejected arguments by Lee Marco Cuellar that the trial court erred in allowing a forensic psychologist to testify as an expert witness during the prosecution’s main presentation of evidence to the jury. The witness testified that the psychological symptoms exhibited by Mr. Cuellar did not necessarily mean he was incapable of forming the required criminal intent for first-degree murder.

Cuellar was sentenced Read More

FBI: Arizona Woman Sentenced For Drunk Driving Crash

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — An Arizona woman was sentenced to one year in prison for a 2023 drunk driving crash that seriously injured two people.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents Dec. 30, 2023, Shaina Shorty, 36, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, drove while intoxicated and crashed into a vehicle occupied by Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2. As a result of the crash, both Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 sustained serious bodily injuries.

Shorty pleaded guilty to two counts of assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Upon her release from prison, Shorty will be subject Read More