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Santa Fe National Forest Begins Firewood Permit Sales

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Fuelwood Season Begins – Permits Available Now. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Firewood permits for the Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are now available. The SFNF will begin permit sales on May 1 for the Cuba, Jemez, Coyote and Española Ranger Districts.

Permit costs:

  • Dead and down wood: $20 for 10 cords
  • Green juniper from Rowe Mesa: $10 per cord

The public can purchase permits in-person with cash, check, or credit card, or by phone with check or credit card. Office hours are listed on the Santa Fe National Forest website, but visitors should call ahead Read More

Luján, Cantwell, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation To Restore FTC Authority To Return Billions To Consumers

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) Ranking Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Edward Markey (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) reintroduced legislation to restore the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) authority to return money to consumers victimized by illegal scams, fraud and other unfair practices.

In April 2021, the Supreme Court slashed the FTC’s “Section 13(b)” Read More

NMDOH: State Public Health Nurse Honored For Excellence

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — A longtime New Mexico Department of Health nurse practitioner was honored this month for her work expanding access to HIV prevention medication in southern New Mexico. 

Gina Fullbright, a registered nurse with the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Public Health Division’s Southwest Region, received a Nursing Excellence Award from the New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence annual ceremony on April 11. Fullbright was recognized specifically for her work with the HIV-PrEP program, which provides preventative treatment to patients at risk for HIV infection. Read More

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Introduces Legislative Package To Strengthen Accountability In Federal Law Enforcement

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced a legislative package of three bills aimed at restoring oversight, enforcement standards, and ensuring consequences for misconduct across President Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ).

The introduction of these bills follows growing concerns regarding weakened hiring standards, reduced training, and a concerning lack of accountability within federal law enforcement.

“Within federal law enforcement, strong hiring standards, proper oversight, and real accountability are vital—and Read More

State Treasurer To Host: ‘Cultivating The Next Wave Of New Mexico’s Financial Leaders’ April 20

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office, in collaboration with the University of New Mexico (UNM) and New Mexico State University (NMSU), will bring together state finance leaders, higher education institutions, and workforce development partners to address New Mexico’s growing need for skilled public finance professionals.

As New Mexico’s public assets continue to grow, the event will highlight efforts to build in-state education pipelines that prepare students for prestigious, public-service-driven careers in government finance, investing, auditing, Read More

Sierra Club Opposes Feds Seizing NM Lands For Border Wall

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SIERRA CLUB News:

SANTA FE — The Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter stands with State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard in opposing the Trump regime’s plan to seize seven acres of New Mexico lands for Border Patrol facilities.

“The Trump administration’s move, after New Mexico was clear that NO state lands would be sold for border wall construction, is a violation of our laws and rights as a state. This is an assault on our precious ecology, waters, and diverse wildlife through the corrupt militarization of our border communities,” said Sierra Club Southern New Mexico Organizer Read More

Military Order Of The World Wars To Meet April 21

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Rep. Christine Chandler

MOWW News:

The Military Order Of The World Wars (MOWW) will meet on Tuesday, April 21, and feature a 2026 Legislative Session Update from Rep. Christine Chandler.

Rep. Chandler serves as State Representative for New Mexico House District 43, Los Alamos, Sandoval, and Santa Fe counties. She was first elected in 2018 and now serves as chair of the influential House Judiciary Committee and as a member of the House Taxation & Revenue Committee. During the interim, Rep. Chandler chairs the Courts, Correction & Justice Committee and is a member of the Revenue Stabilization Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools 2026 State Science Fair Results

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Students from Barranca Mesa Elementary, Mountain Elementary, Los Alamos Middle School, and Los Alamos High School at the 2026 New Mexico State Science & Engineering Fair at New Mexico Tech. Courtesy/LAPS

LAHS junior Tate Plohr and freshman Linus Plohr qualified to attend the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in May in Phoenix, Ariz. Courtesy/LAPS

Los Alamos Middle School student Branden Keller was awarded the CO2 & Greenhouse Gas Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 at the 2026 New Mexico State Science & Engineering Fair. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Calls On Regulator To Close Sports Gambling Loophole

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Rep. Gabe Vasquez during House Agriculture Committee meeting. Courtesy photo

U.S. HOUSE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On April 16, 2026, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) pressed Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig during a House Agriculture Committee hearing, calling out prediction markets as functionally indistinguishable from sports betting and urging the CFTC to focus on its core mission. 

“Let’s make this clear: the CFTC was not created or intended to regulate sports gambling. States and Tribes have systems for licensing, integrity monitoring, responsible Read More

Citizens Asked To Bring Ideas To Final Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy Forum April 22

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EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — Interested citizens have one more chance to share their thoughts on how New Mexico should move toward a clean energy future at the final Public Policy Forum on the state’s first Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy at the Capitol Building in Santa Fe on April 22.

The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department organized seven forums around the state to focus on how specific regions can contribute to, and benefit from, New Mexico’s transition to a cleaner energy economy. The Santa Fe forum will focus on the type of data that various entities need to collect and share Read More