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US 64/84 Roadway Rehabilitation Project In Tierra Amarilla

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NMDOT News:

TIERRA AMARILLA — Travelers in the Tierra Amarilla area may experience traffic delays as a roadway rehabilitation project on US 64/84 is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 15.

The project will span from milepost 171, just south of Brazos, to milepost 175.1, at the US 64/84 split, and is expected to take 5 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 Read More

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Supports Tribal Communities, Strengthening Public Safety With BADGES Act 

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez

U.S. HOUSE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 8, 2026, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) cosponsored the Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety for Native Communities (BADGES) Act to support Tribal Law enforcement and strengthen public safety in Indian Country. In the United States there are an estimated 4,200 missing and murdered Indigenous People cases that have gone unsolved. In response, the bill improves coordination in missing persons investigations and support for the recruitment and retention of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Law Enforcement Officers. Read More

State Police Make Arrest After Fatal Motorcycle Crash On I-25

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NMSP News:

ALBUQUERQUE — On June 6, 2026, at approximately 11:54 p.m., the New Mexico State Police was requested by the Albuquerque Police Department to assume a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and one other vehicle on Interstate 25 northbound near Comanche Road in Albuquerque.

Upon arrival, officers observed several civilians rendering aid to the motorcyclist identified as Keegan Thomas (24). Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported Thomas to an area hospital.

During the investigation, officers contacted witnesses who had stopped at the scene and located Read More

Americans For The Arts Convenes More Than 1,000 Artists, Advocates, And Cultural Leaders At AFTACON 2026

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AFTACON News:

ALBUQUERQUE — More than 1,000 artists, advocates, funders, policymakers, educators, and cultural leaders from across the country gathered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for AFTACON 2026, the annual convention of Americans for the Arts (AFTA), the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education.

Held June 2–5 under the theme “Shape the Future. Organize for Impact,” the four-day gathering transformed Albuquerque into a hub for creative leadership and action, bringing together voices from across the arts spectrum including Read More

Heinrich Raises Questions On Potential Ethics Violations By Senior Official At Department Of Interior

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Burgum requesting a briefing from the Department’s Designated Ethics Official (DAO) regarding actions of Karen Budd-Falen, the Department’s Associate Deputy Secretary, that raise serious concerns about her compliance with federal ethics laws and standards.

“I am writing to express deep concern regarding reports that a senior official at the Department Read More

Traffic Alert: Roadwork To Begin On US 60 In Quemado

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NMDOT News:

QUEMADO — A 2-inch pavement overlay project on US 60 is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 8.

Albuquerque Asphalt Inc., the contractor for the District Six project, will work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The work zone will extend from mile marker 32 to mile marker 44 through Quemado.

The project is expected to continue through the end of June, weather permitting. A pilot car operation will be in place during working hours. Motorists should expect lane closures and delays and plan additional travel time.

Drivers are reminded to use caution in the work zone, obey all posted Read More

FBI Southwest Field Offices In Albuquerque & El Paso To Host Special Agent Recruitment Event June 26

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The FBI-Albuquerque and FBI-El Paso Field Offices will co-host an in-person recruiting event from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, June 26 in El Paso.

This event is intended for individuals who are at least 21 years old interested in learning more about a career as an FBI Special Agent. Those who attend the recruiting event will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with FBI executives, special agents, intelligence analysts, and other FBI personnel.

In addition, many of the FBI’s Critical Incident Response components such as SWAT, Evidence Recovery Teams, Crisis Negotiations, Read More

Governor Appoints Rebecca Roose Natural Resources Trustee 

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Rebecca Roose

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the appointment of Rebecca Roose as New Mexico’s Natural Resources Trustee through the remainder of the governor’s term. 

Roose has served as the governor’s senior infrastructure advisor since fall 2023 and as acting Natural Resources Trustee since March. Roose’s term as trustee will end when the governor’s does on Dec. 31, 2026. 

The Office of the Natural Resources Trustee (ONRT) is the State of New Mexico’s natural resources watchdog. When contamination injures New Mexico’s land, water or wildlife, ONRT works Read More

Charter Schools Join State’s High-Speed Education Network

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OBAE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — More than 1,100 students, teachers and staff at two Albuquerque charter schools are now connected to the state’s broadband education network, providing the schools access to faster and more secure internet.

The Albuquerque School of Excellence (ASE) and Archer Academy of Accelerated Learning became the latest schools to join the Statewide Education Network (SEN), a comprehensive broadband system that provides school-centric, high-speed internet. The SEN is an education network that’s connecting New Mexico schools and districts. The network enables Read More