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New Mexico Posts One Of Nation’s Largest FAFSA Completion Gains 

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NMHED News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico achieved one of the largest year-over-year FAFSA completion increases in the country this year, joining just three other states to hit a 20% gain as national completion rates reached an all-time high.  

The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) reported that 54.7% of high school seniors nationwide completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as of May 1, nearly two months ahead of the June 30 benchmark. New Mexico stands out as one of only four states, alongside Alaska, Arizona and Florida—to record at least a 20% increase over last year, Read More

State Road 112 At El Vado Dam Closed May 27–Sept. 4, 2026

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NMDOT News:

The closure prevents all public access across the dam, requiring travelers to use alternative routes, 24 hours a day throughout the closure period.

NO through traffic will be permitted; emergency vehicles must find alternate routes!

The closure allows for investigatory drilling and equipment staging on the roadway as part of long-term dam rehabilitation efforts and ongoing safety investigations into the dam’s foundation, following repairs that began in 2022.

The drilling site will be monitored by security personnel and all theft, vandalism or damage to equipment Read More

Dept. Of Wildlife Urges Public To Leave Young Wildlife Alone

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Young fawn laying in grass. Courtesy/NMDW

Courtesy/NMDW

NMDW News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is reminding the public to leave young wildlife undisturbed as spring transitions into summer.

New Mexico offers a unique opportunity to observe a wide variety of wildlife and this time of year marks the birth of many species across the state. As temperatures rise, fawns, elk calves, bear cubs and other young animals are born daily. While these encounters can be exciting, the Department urges residents and visitors to respect wildlife by keeping their distance.

Many young animals Read More

Rural Students In Rio Arriba County Get Access To Broadband Internet

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CONNECT NM News:

More than 170 rural students in the Española Public Schools now have access to high-speed internet following the completion of a state-funded broadband project in Rio Arriba County. 

The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) awarded Ethos Broadband, an internet service provider headquartered in Albuquerque, a $1.3 million Student Connect grant to build broadband infrastructure to connect 173 rural students in the school district.

“It is imperative that we provide broadband access to students who lack this vital infrastructure,” said Jeff Lopez, director of Read More

Sen. Leo Jaramillo Represents New Mexico And National Hispanic Caucus Of State Legislators At International Leadership And Diplomacy Exchange In Spain

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Representing New Mexico and the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, Sen. Leo Jaramillo addresses international leaders and senior Spanish government officials during an international leadership and diplomacy exchange hosted by Fundación Consejo España–EE.UU in Madrid and Cádiz, Spain. Courtesy photo

Sen. Leo Jaramillo, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval & Santa Fe counties, 4th from right, gathers for a photo with international leaders and senior Spanish government officials during an international leadership and diplomacy exchange in Spain. Courtesy photo

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Notice Of Quorum Of The State Game Commission

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NMDW News:

SANTA FE — A quorum of the State Game Commission will be in attendance at the Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) 2026 Summer Meeting being held May 31-June 5 in Boise, Idaho.

Although agency business may be discussed, no final action will be taken by the State Game Commission. The purpose of this event is not to formulate public policy or take any action within the authority of the State Game Commission.

Meeting information, including the schedule and agenda, is available here. Read More

2026 New Mexico Small Business Person Of The Year Eric Quintana Of PMI Receives SBA National Award

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From left, Performance Maintenance Inc. (PMI) CEO and Co-Founder Eric Quintana, the 2026 SBA National New Mexico Small Business of the Year recipient, U.S. SBA Associate Administrator of Field Operations Lisa Shimkat and PMI Chief Operating Officer Daven Quintana in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo

From left, PMI Chief Operating Officer Daven Quintana, Small Business Advocate Trish Alley, LANL Small Business Program Manager Yvonne Gonzales, PMI CEO/Co-founder Eric Quintana (SBA National New Mexico Small Business of the Year recipient), SBDC Director Julianna Martinez-Barbee, TSAY Read More

NM Supreme Court Invalidates Man’s Convictions For Killing When He Was A Teenager

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COURT News: 

SANTA FE — The state Supreme Court today vacated the second-degree murder and evidence tampering convictions of a Valencia County man, Brandon Villalobos, for a killing that occurred when he was a teenager.

The Court unanimously concluded that Villalobos was denied his constitutional right to a speedy trial. He spent nearly six years in custody awaiting trial after his arrest in 2014 for the beating death of a 12-year-old friend, who was identified in the opinion by his initials, A.M. The Court reversed a decision of the state Court of Appeals that affirmed Villalobos’ convictions. Read More

Robinson: New Mexico Reckons With Economic Impact Of Federal Job Cuts

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2026 New Mexico News Services

A recent headline tells us that New Mexico lost 2,700 federal jobs between March 2025 and March 2026. It’s actually worse than that.

Late last year the number of unemployed federal employees hit 2,900 and stayed at that level for months, pushing up our unemployment rate.

I spent years at newspapers where we reported – and lamented – the loss of even 100 jobs in this state. These numbers are breathtaking on a lot of levels.

First, about one in 20 jobs in New Mexico is, or was, in the federal government. A dollar spent by a federal employee has Read More

Bill Led By Leger Fernández To Strengthen Public Safety In Indian Country Advances In Natural Resources Committee

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U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández

From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a hearing Thursday on the bipartisan Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act, legislation led by U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM) alongside representatives Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Sharice Davids (D-KS) to strengthen public safety in Indian Country, improve coordination in missing persons investigations, and support the recruitment and retention of Bureau Read More