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Wildlife Dept. Reminds OHV Riders Of Safety Requirements

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Courtesy/NMDW

NMDW News:

SANTA FE — Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and many New Mexicans will head outdoors over the next few days to enjoy warm weather and fun with friends and family.

This includes a number of off-highway vehicle users who will hit the trails, heading into some of the state’s most remote and spectacular landscapes. With that in mind, the New Mexico Department of Wildlife is encouraging anyone riding in an OHV, whether as an operator or passenger, to abide by all safety regulations.

“Accident injuries can be greatly reduced when users follow the manufacturer’s Read More

Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation To Improve Access To Healthcare & Keep Rural Hospitals Open

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation to improve New Mexicans’ access to healthcare and keep rural hospitals open by extending the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) program for another five years.

Many small rural hospitals are too large to qualify for Critical Access Hospital status, but still struggle to stay open under Medicare’s current payment system. The Rural Community Hospital Demonstration program Read More

New NSR And Title V Fee Schedules Take Effect June 1

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NMED News:

On April 17, 2026, the Environmental Improvement Board repealed and replaced 20.2.75 NMAC, Construction Permit Fees, and 20.2.71 NMAC, Operating Permit Emissions Fees, after a duly noticed public hearing held March 23-25 at the New Mexico State Capital.  20.2.75 NMAC and 20.2.71 NMAC contain the schedules of fees for NMED’s construction permit program and Title V operating permit program, respectively. The new fee schedules take effect on June 1, 2026, the effective date of replacement 20.2.75 NMAC and 20.2.71 NMAC. Air quality permit applications submitted on or after that Read More

Department Of The Interior Oil & Gas Lease Sale In New Mexico, Texas Generates Over $4 Billion

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DOI News:

SANTA FE — The Department of the Interior generated over $4 billion in total receipts from a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas, underscoring strong industry demand for domestic energy development on public lands.

The Bureau of Land Management leased 74 parcels totaling 33,530 acres during the quarterly lease sale. Combined bonus bids and rental payments from the sale totaled approximately $4,007,944,870. Revenue generated through lease sales is shared between the federal government and the states where the parcels are located.

“America is Read More

State Awarded Youth Mental Health Corps Planning Grant

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico will train and place young adults as near-peer health navigators in schools and community organizations statewide, building a pipeline of behavioral health workers, under a new $100,000 planning grant announced today.

The Schultz Family Foundation and Pinterest awarded the grant to the Serve New Mexico Commission under the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) for the state service program New MexiCorps. The funding will support design and launch of a Youth Mental Health Corps.

New Mexico is one of 11 states to receive the grant, with Read More

Governor Declares Statewide Drought And Severe Fire Conditions As New Mexico’s Snowpack Hits Historic Low

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From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE— Amid the worst drought conditions on record, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared drought and severe fire conditions statewide and directed state agencies to take coordinated action to ensure communities receive timely information, technical assistance and resources as needed.

New Mexico’s snowpack is at a historic low while spring temperatures have soared to record highs, a potentially dangerous combination that has resulted in record low runoff and below average river flows throughout the state.

“New Mexico is experiencing Read More

Op-Ed: Sacred Space Should Be Safe Space

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By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos

As a rabbi, I am sadly and keenly aware of the appalling rise in antisemitism in this country and around the world. And as a human being, I mourn alongside our Muslim neighbors in the wake of the tragic event in San Diego on Monday. Beginning with my move to New York in 2019 and continuing after my return to Los Alamos,  I’ve been a member of the New York Board of Rabbis (NYBOR). Rather than try to express my own thoughts on the terrible shooting at the San Diego mosque, I reproduce here the message sent out by NYBOR earlier today and strongly encourage all of us to reflect Read More

New Mexico Dept. Of Workforce Solutions: Temporary Office Closure For Statewide Cloud System Migration

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) will close all offices statewide on Friday, May 29, 2026, to complete a major technology upgrade and cloud migration as part of the Department’s Future Ready Workforce Systems initiative.

During the transition on Friday, May 29, the department’s websites and online systems will be temporarily unavailable to both staff and the public. NMDWS staff will not have access to agency systems used for case management, customer support, and workforce services.

The Future Ready Workforce Systems initiative is designed Read More

Work Is Resuming On US 550 Bridge Reconstruction In Cuba

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NMDOT News:

CUBA — The bridge reconstruction project on US 550, in Cuba is resuming May 19.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Six along with Siete Inc. (Contractor) will be working overnight (7 p.m. to 5 a.m.) on US 550 northbound and southbound between mile marker 64.2-64.7, through the end of May.

One lane of traffic will be open in each direction throughout the project and speed will be reduced to 35 miles an hour in the work zone. 

Drivers are reminded to use caution in the work zone, obey all posted signs and detours, reduce speed, and remain alert for construction personnel Read More

Senate Republicans Call For Interim Courts, Corrections, & Justice Committee To Prioritize Public Safety Concerns

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — The Republican members of the legislature’s interim Courts, Corrections, & Justice (CCJ) Committee are seeking the inclusion of three key topics in its annual work plan. 

The key topics are:

  • Juvenile Justice reform — to address the increased incidence of younger offenders and the increase (in frequency and severity) of violent juvenile offenses
  • Pre-Trial Detention — to consider mechanisms which will ensure that violent offenders, especially repeat offenders, are not released back into our communities
  • Increasing penalties for misuse of firearms — to enhance
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