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Bridge Rehabilitation Project On NM 118 Underway

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NMDOT News:

GALLUP — Work on $4.5 million in a bridge rehabilitation project is taking place west of Gallup on NM 118 starting at mile post 9.2.

This project includes bridge and drainage improvements, guardrail replacement, fencing and striping of three bridges on NM 118 between mile marker 5.5 to 11.5. 

NM 118 will be closed in both directions at mile marker 9.2. Drivers are asked to use I-40 as a detour.

Hasse Contracting Inc. is the contractor for the project. Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, weather permitting. The project is expected to be completed in late September. Read More

Luján, Britt Unveil Bipartisan Advancing Water Reuse Act

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Advancing Water Reuse Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide a federal tax incentive for manufacturers and other industrial entities to invest in water reuse systems and infrastructure. As the nation’s aging water infrastructure struggles to meet growing public and private demands for freshwater, the Advancing Water Reuse Act will expand investments in water reuse to protect water, reduce demand on freshwater supplies, and spur business development Read More

OSI Underscores Importance Of Home Hardening, IBHS Standards During Wildfire Awareness Month

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NMOSI News:

SANTA FE — As part of its Wildfire Awareness Month news release series throughout the month of May, the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is reminding New Mexico residents that the Wildfire Prepared Home program is an important resource to not only protect homes and businesses against wildfire, but also provides an avenue to lower insurance rates.

The program, developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), gives residents the opportunity to receive a certificate for taking steps to mitigate their home and property against wildfire. Read More

FBI: Shiprock Man Sentenced For Unprovoked Assault

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man who stabbed an individual three times in the back without provocation was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, April 19, 2025, Matthew David Charley, 30, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, approached John Doe and his friends near a roadside area in Shiprock and introduced himself. After John Doe’s friends briefly left the area, Charley remained with John Doe, who had no prior interaction with him and did not provoke him.

As John Doe began walking away to meet his returning friends, Read More

New Mexico Supreme Court Resolves Dispute Over Utility’s Purchase Of Power From Nuclear Plant

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COURT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court today affirmed regulatory decisions that allowed a utility company to charge customers in southern New Mexico for electricity it obtained from a nuclear power plant during a severe winter storm in 2021.

In a unanimous opinion, the Court rejected a challenge by the city of Las Cruces to New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) orders permitting about $5.7 million in costs to be passed along to customers of El Paso Electric Company (EPE).

“The Commission’s final orders established the requisite ‘rational connection between the facts found Read More

Call For Artists: Festival Of The Cranes Poster Contest

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FBDA News:

SAN ANTONIO — Are you inspired by sandhill cranes and the beauty of the natural world? Friends of Bosque del Apache invites you to submit artwork for the 2026 Festival of the Cranes Art Contest.

The winning design will be featured on this year’s official festival poster, festival booklet, and merchandise, serving as the face of the Festival of the Cranes. The selected artist will receive a $500 cash prize, along with a booth or table at the event, where they’ll be honored as the Featured Artist of the Year and can sell their work—from postcards to original pieces.

Submissions are due by Read More

Water Security Campaign Wins Two International Awards

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NMOSE News:

SANTA FE — A multimedia campaign designed to build public understanding of the state’s water resources has reached New Mexicans 24 million times since its 2023 launch, and earned two top honors for the effort.

Main Stream New Mexico, developed for the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (ISC) by MediaDesk, a New Mexico-based creative agency, took home both an Award of Excellence and an Award of Distinction in the Campaign: Government or Municipal category at the32nd Annual Communicator Awards, which drew more than 3,000 entries worldwide.

“Water resource sustainability Read More

Sandia Peak Tramway Celebrates 60 Years With Street Cars & Cable Cars

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AAIBMF News:

ALBUQUERQUE — We’re proud to celebrate a true icon of Albuquerque—Sandia Peak Tramway—on its 60th anniversary!

For six decades, the Tramway has carried over 12 million visitors and locals alike to breathtaking heights, offering unforgettable views of our city and the stunning Sandia Mountains. It’s more than a ride—it’s an experience that captures the spirit of adventure and wonder that defines our region.

As part of this milestone celebration, we encourage you to plan a visit and take part in the festivities. Don’t miss the exciting Route 66 Car Show Series, where classic cars Read More

NMED, DAF Verbally Agree To Collaboration That Advances PFAS Cleanup At Cannon AFB

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the U.S. Department of the Air Force (DAF) today announced a verbal agreement to establish a collaborative groundwater sampling framework to support ongoing PFAS investigation and clean-up activities at Cannon Air Force Base in Curry County.

Under the verbal agreement, NMED will lead off-base groundwater sampling—including at multiple dairies—while the Department of the Air Force provides funding and technical resources. This sampling effort will accelerate PFAS response around Cannon AFB. The DAF will continue Read More