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University Of New Mexico Receives Largest Gift In Its History

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UNM received the largest philanthropic gift from an individual or couple in its 135-year history. Courtesy/UCAM

UNM New:

The University of New Mexico has received the largest philanthropic gift from an individual or couple in its 135-year history. A $30 million commitment from Gail and Jim Ellis will transform the University’s business school, expand access and opportunity for students, and strengthen New Mexico’s economic future for generations to come.

In recognition of the gift, the Anderson School of Management—which has shaped the business education of New Mexico students since Read More

NMDOT With Federal Highway Administration Is Conducting Alignment Study Of NM 4 With Public Meeting May 13

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COUNTY News:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is conducting an Alignment Study of N.M. 4 from Rover Boulevard to the N.M. 502 interchange in Santa Fe County.
The N.M. 4 Alignment Study aims to:
  • Improve safety for all roadway users;
  • Enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion during peak travel times;
  • Increase accessibility for all users;
  • Upgrade pavement conditions; and
  • Improve drainage and stormwater management.
The community is invited to attend a public meeting to share feedback on this study, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday,
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SF Airport Expansion Brings Los Alamos Closer To World

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Fly Santa Fe News:

The Santa Fe Regional Airport recently reached a major milestone in its multi-year modernization plan. With Phase I of the terminal expansion complete, the airport now offers a modern alternative to the 200-mile round trip to the Albuquerque Sunport.

For the scientists, engineers, and professionals at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)—for whom time is a valuable commodity—a closer commercial hub means more efficient travel, while facilitating the high-level collaboration and federal oversight essential to the county’s national mission.

Beyond its professional Read More

New Mexico Supreme Court Rules On Legal Test For Calculating Credit For Presentence Confinement

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COURT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a decades-old legal test for determining whether a defendant serving a sentence in one case should receive a presentence confinement credit in another related case.

In a unanimous opinion written by Chief Justice Julie J. Vargas, the Court concluded that Hezekiah Eaker was entitled to a one-day credit against his sentence for a child sex crime rather than 881 days as he argued he should have received.

Parole officers found child sexual abuse material on Eakers phone in March 2019. He was taken into custody for parole Read More

NHCC Employees Win Hard-Fought Union Rights

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CWA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Long misclassified as “temporary” workers at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) will be allowed to join CWA Local 7076, with the same benefits and legal protections as other State employees.

Last year, after being denied sick leave and paid time off, workers at the NHCC unionized with Local 7076. Tuesday, May 5, the Public Employee Labor Relations Board (PELRB) ruled unanimously that the State must recognize their Union rights.

“The NHCC runs on the backs of these workers and the State has been illegally denying them benefits like healthcare, retirement, Read More

Prevent Sparking Disaster: Practice Proper Vehicle Maintenance During Wildfire Awareness Month

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OSI News:

SANTA FE — As part of its Wildfire Awareness Month news release series throughout May, the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is reminding New Mexico residents to stay vigilant of activities that can unintentionally spark wildfire if proper precautions are not taken.

As dry conditions persist across the state, OSI is urging motorists to practice proper vehicle maintenance, as many human-caused fire hazards can stem from mechanical car failures or improper towing. These are leading causes of roadside fires, where a single spark or a hot exhaust system can ignite a catastrophic Read More

UNM-LA Collaborates With UNM To Offer Early Assurance Program To Pre-Professional Health Students

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From left, UNM-LA student Cruz Estrada, UNM-LA Science Dept. Lecturer II Derek Martinez and UNM-LA student Brittini Suazo in biology class. UNM-LA has partnered with UNM in Albuquerque to offer an Early Assurance Program for pre-professional health students interested in pursuing a doctorate in pharmacy. Courtesy/UNM-LA

BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Pharmacy Dean Donald Godwin recently reached out to University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Chancellor Mike Holtzclaw and Dean of Instruction Brent Pickett Read More

LAPD: Investigators Recover Stolen/Suspected Stolen Property Leading To 70-Plus Charges In Los Alamos County, Sandoval County, National Parks & Forest Lands

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LAPD News:

On May 4, 2026, the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office re-filed an Amended Criminal Complaint in Los Alamos Magistrate Court against Nehemiah Hillhouse and Gunner Stacy following a multi-agency investigation into numerous burglaries and breaking-and-entering cases.

During the investigation, Det. Cindy Garcia executed three search warrants involving a vehicle and two residences. As a result, investigators recovered more than $50,000 worth of stolen and suspected stolen property connected to cases that led to over 70 charges total in Los Alamos County, Sandoval Read More

Commissioner Garcia Richard Approves Major Wind Farm In Torrance County

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New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard

NMSLO News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has signed an agreement with AFE Cedarvale Wind, LLC (a subsidiary of MMR Group/Southwestern Power Group) to develop a 10,160-acre wind farm on state lands in Torrance County following a public auction at the State Land Office, paying $340,000 for the right to the lease. The wind farm is expected to be the second largest on state lands in terms of energy output, eventually generating around 212 megawatts of clean electricity when operating at full capacity – enough Read More

Legislators Gather For Second Annual Retreat On Education

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STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Hunt Institute will host its 2nd Annual New Mexico Legislators Retreat on May 7-8, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM, bringing together state legislators from across the state to address the state’s most pressing education issues. 

The 2026 Retreat is hosted in partnership with bipartisan and bicameral Co-Chairs, Senator Leo Jaramillo, Senator Bill Soules, Representative Brian Baca, and Representative Joy Garratt, reflecting The Hunt Institute’s enduring commitment to cultivating bipartisan leadership in support of students and the state’s future. 

“As we continue Read More