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Tanya Tucker Announced For 2026 New Mexico State Fair

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NMSF News:

New Mexico State Fair officials announced the addition of Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Tanya Tucker to the 2026 New Mexico State Fair rodeo-concert lineup. Tanya Tucker will take the stage Friday, Sept. 18, following the Chevron PRCA rodeo.

Tanya burst onto the scene at just 13 years old with her first hit “Delta Dawn”. Since then, she has amassed 23 Top-40 albums, 56 Top 40 singles, and 10 No. 1 hits on the Billboard country music charts. 

Tanya’s career is decorated with numerous accolades, including two CMAs, two ACMs, three CMT awards, and two GRAMMY Awards for Best Country Album Read More

Catch Of The Week: That ‘Urgent MVD Ticket’ Text Is A Scam

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

Some New Mexicans are getting a text message that looks like it came from the Motor Vehicle Division. It claims you have an unresolved traffic ticket and warns that enforcement begins March 7 unless you pay immediately.

The message lists a series of consequences. According to the text, failure to act could lead to suspended driving privileges, suspended vehicle registration, collection agency fees, and even credit score damage.

That is a lot of legal drama coming from a random text message, and that should be your first red flag here. Read More

New Mexico Energy, Minerals & Natural Resources Deploys Energy Coaches, Website Easing Path To Clean-Energy Savings

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EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is deploying “energy coaches” to guide New Mexicans through the process of applying for the state’s array of energy-efficiency tax credit and rebate programs.

EMNRD’s Energy Conservation and Management Division (ECAM) currently administers more than 30 tax credits and rebates offering savings on items ranging from solar energy systems to electric vehicles and energy-efficient home appliances. There also are programs that can help businesses, non-profit organizations and local and Tribal governments reduce Read More

Heinrich Leads New Mexico & Texas Colleagues To Urge Trump Administration To Reverse Rate Cuts For Veterans’ Essential Homecare Services

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Congressional News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich led U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), and Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) to urge U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins to reverse the Trump administration’s cuts to reimbursement rates for essential home health care services for veterans across New Mexico and parts of Texas.

Due to the Trump Administration’s cuts, as of Jan. 1, 2026, the reimbursement rate for veterans’ home care services in New Mexico fell Read More

NM Rep. Christine Chandler Files For Re-Election

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N.M. District 43 Rep. Christine Chandler files for re-election Tuesday morning inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Chandler, Democrat, is currently serving her third term. She said she decided to run again because ‘I really enjoy working on the issues related to the state and trying to help people. I still think there’s a lot to do and I bring a lot of experience on how state and local government work.’ She added if elected she would like to continue address installing guardrails for social media and AI as well as continuing to support families in the state. Photo by Read More

Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Four Education Bills

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed four education bills Monday, putting years of investment and measurable student gains into permanent state law.

The legislation—covering literacy instruction, math teacher preparation, special education services and school employee insurance—passed both chambers of the legislature with near-unanimous or unanimous bipartisan support. 

“Today marks another milestone in changing the trajectory of public education in New Mexico,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Reading proficiency is up 10 percentage points Read More

Ben Ray Luján Earns Support Of Supermajority Of Democratic Party Delegates In Pre-Primary Convention

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

STATE News:

MESCALERO — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján earned the support of 85.91 percent of delegates at the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s pre-primary convention this weekend in Mescalero, New Mexico.

“I’m deeply honored to have earned the support of my fellow Democrats at the pre-primary convention. I’m proud to stand with Democrats from every corner of our state, and I will continue fighting every day for the place we call home, holding this administration accountable, and delivering investments to all 33 counties.

“Democrats across New Mexico are energized and ready Read More

Town Of Red River Unveils Three New Public Transit Buses, Marking A Major Step Forward In Community Transportation

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Courtesy photo

RR News:

RED RIVER — The Town of Red River officially unveiled three newly purchased public transit buses last week in a ceremony attended by town officials, community members, and local stakeholders. The new vehicles will replace the town’s existing fleet of three buses, ensuring continued and improved on-demand transit service for residents and visitors.

Red River’s transit service operates on an on-demand model, allowing riders to request transportation as needed rather than following fixed schedules. The no-cost ride can be requested by calling the transit dispatch Read More

New Mexico’s Flo Valdez To Be Inducted Into NFHS Hall Of Fame Class Of 2026

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Flo Valdez

NMAA News:

The New Mexico Activities Association is proud to announce New Mexico’s longtime volleyball coach Flo Valdez will be inducted into the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Valdez and the Class of 2026 will be honored at the 43nd induction ceremony of the National High School Hall of Fame, which will be held at the 107th NFHS Summer Meeting in Salt Lake City, UT.

Valdez is one of 12 individuals selected for induction into the 2026 Class of the National High School Hall of Fame. “Flo Valdez’s career is defined not only by her achievements but by her Read More

Hilltoppers Softball Dominate Chargers In Home Matchup

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Reyana Naranjo gets ready at bat in the 1st inning. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Starting pitcher Adia Fortin sends in a strike in the top of the 2nd. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers girls varsity softball team hosted the Academy Chargers Saturday at Overlook Park in White Rock.

The Chargers jumped out to an early three-run lead in the top of the first inning, but the Toppers quickly responded in a big way.

In a dominant bottom half of the inning, the Hilltoppers exploded offensively, crossing home plate 19 times to take control Read More