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New Mexico Health Care Authority: Parents Behind On Child Support Risk Losing Hunting And Fishing Licenses

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HCA News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico parents who are behind on child support payments may be denied hunting or fishing licenses under the state’s Parental Responsibility Act.

“Enjoying the outdoors through hunting and fishing is a New Mexico tradition that parents often share with their kids,” said Betina Gonzales McCracken, director of the Health Care Authority’s Child Support Services Division. “We want to help parents meet their child support commitment and get a recreational license.”

Each month, the child support program provides a certified list of parents who are behind on child support Read More

Pancho Villa State Park Hosting Annual Camp Furlong Day March 14

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NMSP News:

COLUMBUS — Pancho Villa State Park will host Camp Furlong Day from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., March 14, commemorating the history surrounding Pancho Villa’s 1916 raid on the Village of Columbus.  

As part of the Cabalgata Fiesta de Amistad, presented by the Village of Columbus and held annually near the anniversary of the March 9, 1916, raid, Camp Furlong Day offers visitors an opportunity to explore the site where U.S. and Mexican history collided, shaping military strategy, border relations and life in southern New Mexico for generations. 

“Events like Camp Furlong Day allow us to remember Read More

Heinrich Spotlights Economic Growth At Central New Mexico Manufacturing & Innovation Expo

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) speaks at the Central New Mexico Manufacturing & Innovation Expo, March 6, 2026. Courtesy photo

STATE News:

LOS LUNAS — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) spoke at the Central New Mexico Manufacturing and Innovation Expo, highlighting how his work to pass the Infrastructure Law, CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act, helped create the foundation for exponential economic growth in the region.

“Today is kind of a full circle moment for me, because six years ago, Congress hadn’t fully touched industrial policy in probably 50 years, Read More

Governor Appoints Interim Chief, Deputy Chief Of NMSP

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced last week the appointment of Matt Broom as interim chief of the New Mexico State Police, following the retirement of Chief Troy Weisler. 

The governor also announced the promotion of Bryan Waller to interim deputy chief. 

“New Mexico State Police is the backbone of public safety across this state—in our cities, our rural communities, and everywhere in between,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Matt Broom brings 24 years of experience and tested leadership to this role, and Bryan Waller is a decorated officer who has Read More

Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Medical Malpractice Reform, Other Healthcare Bills Into Law  

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STATE News:

LOS LUNAS — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed several bills March 6. that will transform New Mexico’s healthcare system by reforming medical malpractice law, health care affordability, patient billing transparency and hospital funding and more. 

The bills—HB 99, HB 4, HB 306 and SB 101, among others—represent a historic milestone in the governor’s years-long push to alleviate physician shortages, make healthcare more affordable and improve the long-term financial security of hospitals across New Mexico. The governor signed the legislation at the soon-to-open Read More

This Week In Sports: March 9-14, 2026

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SPORTS News:

This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers have baseball and softball games away and Track and Field in Albuquerque. 

The Topper sports games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team, which includes John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

March 9 Monday

  • Baseball vs Capital Away – 3 p.m.

March 10 Tuesday

  • Softball vs East Mountain Away – 4 p.m.

March 13 Friday

  • Girls/Boys Track and Field vs Cleveland Invite – 3 p.m.

March 14 Saturday

  • Baseball vs Grants Away 11 – a.m.
  • Baseball vs Grants Away – 1 p.m.
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2026 State Republican Pre-Primary Convention Results

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RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela

From the Republican Party of New Mexico:

RUIDOSO — Today, the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) held its 2026 Pre-Primary Convention in beautiful Ruidoso with approximately 700 attendees, including delegates, guests, and volunteers.

Nearly 450 delegates selected from their counties across the state voted by paper ballot for the following races:

  • Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Public Lands and Congressional Districts 1, 2, and 3.

“This weekend’s pre-primary convention proved that we have a group of Read More

State Accepting Applications To Support New Mexico Business Incubator Certification

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EDD News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico business incubators have until April 2 to apply for grants of up to $150,000 through the New Mexico Incubator Certification Support (ICS) Grant program. 

Administered by the Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Technology and Innovation Office, the competitive grant helps non-certified incubators meet the requirements of the New Mexico Certified Business Incubator program.

Grants are open to all sectors, not just those in tech and innovation. All grantees are required to use these funds to pursue meeting certification requirements through the State’s Read More

FBI: Mescalero Man Gets 11 Years For Abusing Minor

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Mescalero man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court records, Feb. 15, 2025, John Albert Carrillo, Jr., 36, a member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, used force to commit a sexual act with a minor victim.

Carrillo pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor. Upon his release from prison, Carrillo will be subject to 10 years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Read More