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FBI: New Mexico Man Gets Life In Federal Prison For 2023 Carjacking Murder

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FBI News:

EL PASO — A New Mexico man was sentenced in a federal court in El Paso to life in prison for the carjacking, kidnapping and murder of a Las Cruces man, announced U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, Justin R. Simmons.

According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, in December 2023, Brayden Matthew Alvarado, 23, of Vado, New Mexico, carjacked a man before driving him onto Fort Bliss desert property and fatally shooting him in the head with a 12-gauge shotgun. 

On Dec. 13, 2023, the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division conducted a crime scene investigation Read More

Forward Party Of New Mexico Chairman On 2026 Primary

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NMFWD News:

SANTA FE — Reacting to the 2026 primary election results, Forward Party Of New Mexico (NMFWD) Chairman Bob Perls said: “First, let me say that I am very proud of the independent voters who turned out to vote for the very first time. I spent 10 years of volunteer time as Founder and President of New Mexico Open Elections working to pass the new semi-open primaries bill. The pundits who point to their low turnout forget that, since statehood, independents have never been allowed to vote in the New Mexico primary.

“Voting is like eating healthy food. You have to be exposed to it, taste it, get Read More

NFIB Report: Small Business Job Openings Decline

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NFIB News:

SANTA FE — NFIB’s May Jobs Report shows little change in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering 100.3 in May after measuring 100.4 in April. This is the third consecutive month the Index declined. The current reading is now below the 2025 average of 101.2 but still slightly above the historical average of 100.0.

In May, 29% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill, down 5 points from April and marking the lowest level since May 2020. Twenty-seven percent have openings for Read More

RPNM On Write-In Success Of Primary Election Night

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RPNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) released the following statement on the success seen on Election Night by the 3 write-in candidates Larry Marker, James Ellison, and Joshua Lawrence:

“Not only did all three of our write-in candidates meet the required number of write-in votes, they did so in near-record time,” RPNM 1st Vice Chair Mike Nelson said. “Each candidate had more than 4,000 write-in votes reported out of Bernalillo county alone less than 2 hours after the polls closed.

Based on historical precedent, the expectation was that several days would be needed Read More

New Mexico Environment Department Enforcement Watch: 145 Actions Initiated; 93 Resolved In May 2026

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department is highlighting the ongoing success of its Enforcement Watch initiative, a transparency-focused program that provides the public with consistent and timely information about the Department’s enforcement actions across environmental protection, public health, and worker safety programs.

By making enforcement data accessible, Enforcement Watch reinforces NMED’s commitment to New Mexico residents for accountability and regulatory compliance statewide.

Launched in May 2023, Enforcement Watch shares monthly updates Read More

Los Alamos Middle School Student Qualifies To Compete At Worlds Largest Junior High Rodeo June 21-27

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Los Alamos Middle School eighth-grade student Paige Trujillo will represent New Mexico in girl’s goat tying at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo June 21-27 in Guthrie, Okla. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

DENVER — Los Alamos Middle School eighth-grade student from Paige Trujillo has earned the opportunity to represent New Mexico on the National Junior High Rodeo Team at the 21st Annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) on June 21-27 in Guthrie, Okla. The prestigious event will bring together more than 1,200 of the nation’s top junior high rodeo athletes from across the United Read More

Rep. Vasquez Opposes $70 Billion Blank Check For ICE

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 9, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) remained firm in his calls for reform and accountability at ICE, rejecting “MAGA extremists” latest request for another $70 billion blank check for ICE through the budget reconciliation process. 

“Last summer, ICE got a $75 billion blank check with no spending guardrails, and we all saw how those taxpayer funds were used—to terrorize folks without accountability, infringe on civil rights across the country, and murder American citizens in the streets,” Vasquez said. Read More

SFNF & National Forest Foundation To Begin Herbicide Application In Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon Burned Area

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest, in collaboration with the National Forest Foundation, will use a variety of vegetation management strategies to treat invasive species within the Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon burned area starting this week.

The SFNF and NFF plan to treat 1,400 acres between June and October of this year, with the goal of treating a total of 4,200 acres over three to four years.

“By implementing adaptive invasive plant management strategies, such as targeted herbicide application, we can foster the recovery of native plants that are resilient against disturbances Read More

Scenes From Corpus Christi Procession June 7, 2026

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Scene from the third annual Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, June 7, 2026, hosted by Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (IHM). The procession began at IHM at 3700 Canyon Road, proceeded up Canyon Road and Central Avenue to Ashley Pond Park for Benediction at an Altar of Adoration, then returned to the church for second Benediction. Photo by Tomas Redondo/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Eucharistic Procession to Ashley Pond Park on the Feast of Corpus Christi June 7, 2026. The Feast of Corpus Christi is a Catholic celebration of the real presence of Jesus Christ
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Intersection Upgrade Project To Begin In Ranchos De Taos

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NMDOT News:

TAOS — The intersection of N.M. 68 and N.M. 240 will be receiving multiple upgrades in a project set to begin on June 15.

The project will include the replacement of the existing traffic signals, and overhead lighting. Other upgrades also include the installation of pedestrian rapid flashing beacons, pedestrian crossing warning flashers, new sidewalks with ADA ramps, new curbs and gutters, roadway rehabilitation within the intersection, and new signing and striping.  These improvements are designed to increase safety for both pedestrians and motorists traveling through Read More