Op-Ed: The Best Of Intentions – A Call To Awareness
By Fr. Theophan Mackey
Rector
Saint Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church
When I sit down at the pottery wheel, I always have the best of intentions. Whether I have a specific form in mind, or want to make a special gift for someone, or just want to clear my mind from pressing issues that threaten my sanity.
We all, when we start something new, have the best of intentions. We hope, or at least have the general sense, that things will turn out well. We wouldn’t really start them otherwise. I still believe that very few people actually try to do bad things consciously from the start.
But things can and do go sideways, Read More
IFAM Folk Art Connections: Threads of Revival Embroidery Workshops & Two Pop-Ups March 19-23
International Folk Art Market will host artist Ashita Singhal who will lead several workshops and pop-up events. Courtesy/IFAM
IFAM News:
SANTA FE —The International Folk Art Market (IFAM) has announced an expanded Artist-in-Residence program this March, bringing returning artist Ashita Singhal, from India. She will teach three public workshops as part of the Folk Art Connections program, host two pop-ups, engage with the community, and give a talk for IFAM donors about the impact of the New Artist Sponsorship Program.
For the first time, this year, all new artists will receive a full sponsorship, Read More
NMAA Foundation To Award $93,000 In Student Scholarships
NMAA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Activities Association is excited to announce the recipients of the 2025-2026 NMAA Foundation Scholarships.
The NMAA Foundation recognized most of the students receiving these scholarships during the Nusenda Credit Union State Basketball Championships. Some will also be honored during the NMAA State Spirit or Spring Championships.
Close to 650 scholarship applications were received, with a total of $93,000 being distributed through 67 different scholarships. It was the inaugural year for the Sally Marquez NMAA Extraordinary Participation Read More
FBI: Crownpoint Man Pleads Guilty To Strangulation And Assaulting Officer
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Crownpoint man pleaded guilty in federal court to strangling a woman and attacking a tribal police officer with a taser.
According to court documents, on March 18, 2025, Jason K. Thompson, 40, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, attempted to strangle Jane Doe. Law enforcement responded to the domestic violence call and attempted to take Thompson into custody. During a struggle with a Navajo Nation Police Department officer, Thompson grabbed the officer’s taser and deployed it against him with the intent to injure him. Thompson was then handcuffed and placed in Read More
State To Host Sunland Park Community Meeting On Water Quality April 7
NMED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico state agencies will host a community meeting at the Doña Ana Community College in Sunland Park at 6 p.m., April 7, 2026, to gather input from residents affected by arsenic contamination in their drinking water and outline public health resources the state is working to provide.
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will present updates regarding the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority (CRRUA), which in recent years failed to properly treat arsenic in drinking water served to customers.
Attendees will also Read More
NMSA Percussion Ensemble Presents: ‘Let’s Get Together And Hit Stuff’ April 9
NMSA News:
The New Mexico School for the Arts Percussion Ensemble invites the Santa Fe community to an energetic and wide-ranging evening of percussion music titled “Let’s Get Together and Hit Stuff,” at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 9, in the Zane Bennett Gathering Space at NMSA. Admission is free.
The concert features the acclaimed NMSA Percussion Ensemble, recently recognized as the 2026 NMMEA Honor Ensemble and invited to perform at Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque for the New Mexico Music Educators Association All-State Conference—one of the state’s highest honors for a student ensemble.
Known Read More
Adult Education In New Mexico Rises In National Rankings
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s investments in adult education have lifted the state to 20th in the nation for adult education outcomes, up from 50th place in 2019.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career and Technical Education recently published state data for the 2024-2025 academic year and ranked New Mexico 20th in measurable skill gains, a metric that tracks student progress toward educational milestones such as earning credentials, improving academic skills, and advancing toward employment.
The ranking reflects a six-place jump from last year’s ranking of 26th, Read More
State Urges Release Of $293 Million In Broadband Funds
OBAE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) is calling on the federal government to release $293 million in remaining funds from the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program to support broadband connectivity across the state.
The federal government had allocated $675 million in BEAD funding for New Mexico in 2023. After the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved New Mexico’s $382 million broadband infrastructure BEAD proposal—which will connect more than 42,500 unserved and underserved Read More
Obituary: Thomas (Mike) Fogle Dec 13, 1950 – March 4, 2026
THOMAS (MIKE) FOGLE Dec 13, 1950 – March 4, 2026
Mike Fogle, aged 75, died on March 4, 2026, after a 9-month battle with liver cancer.
Born Dec 13, 1950, he was the last of 6 kids born to Charles and Eva Fogle. He joined the US Army when he was 18 and went to Vietnam. He was a construction engineer and when his first sergeant asked if he could drive, he said, “Sure.” He failed to mention he didn’t have a drivers license. He was sent to bring back a large flatbed truck with a bulldozer. Driving back to the compound, he was getting the hang of all the gears and not paying attention to the road. He went through Read More
Parents, Families And Staff Invited To Gifted & Distractible Presentations In April
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Student Services department invites parents, families and school staff to join the Gifted Advisory Committee for two special presentations in April. The featured speaker will be Julie Skolnick M.A., J.D., an internationally recognized expert on gifted and twice-exceptional learners, who will be exploring the topic of “Gifted and Distractible.”
The dates for these presentations are from 4:30–5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 29. Both will be accessible via Zoom.
Executive Functions: Why Gifted and 2e Learners Struggle and How Read More
Abiquiu Lake To Host Annual Open House And Water Forecast Meeting March 31
USACE News:
ABIQUIU LAKE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District is scheduled to host its annual Open House event at 6 p.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Abiquiu Lake Visitor Center. The event is free and open to the public.
The purpose of the Open House is to inform the public about upcoming water level forecasts and release rates from Abiquiu Dam in 2026. It will be an open-forum-style meeting allowing for questions and input from members of the community.
The Visitor Center is located on Hwy 96 just 2 miles west of the Hwy 84 junction. For additional information, call the Abiquiu Read More
State Police Issue Turquoise Alert In Rio Rancho
Senators Tobiassen, Brantley Demand Transparency On CYFD Spending—Warn Silence Undermines Public Trust
NMSR News:
SANTA FE — Sens. Nicole Tobiassen (R–Albuquerque) and Crystal Brantley (R–Elephant Butte) are calling for immediate transparency and accountability following troubling findings regarding the use of legislative appropriations within the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD).
Last week, the Senators formally requested that the Office of the State Auditor and the Office of the Child Advocate provide lawmakers with the complete audit materials and deliver a joint briefing to an appropriate legislative interim committee. The request follows findings Read More
Pets Of The Week: Saturn And Shiloh
Saturn is a magical stardusted snuggle-loving 2.5-year-old gal who’s been through more twists and turns than the rings of her namesake planet. When she first arrived, she was badly injured and battling heartworm. Our miracle-working vet team tackled her injury first with a femoral head ostectomy (FHO)—basically removing the damaged ball of her hip joint so she could strut pain-free again. And then thanks to her incredible medical foster family, Saturn recovered like the true space queen she is! Now, she’s nearly finished with her heartworm treatment and is ready to launch into a forever home Read More
2026 Athletic Hall Of Fame Class To Be Honored April 11
LAPS News:
The 2026 Los Alamos High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a brunch banquet on Saturday, April 11 at Fuller Lodge starting at 11 am.
Tickets are on sale for $35 per person and may be purchased at 2026 LAHS Athletics Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony Tickets. Seating is limited so purchase tickets soon to guarantee your seat. This event is open to the public.
Members of the 9th Hall of Fame class include:
- Paul Anderson
- Kathy Hipwood
- Rob Hipwood
- Carmen Nogar
- Josh Nogar
- Gretchen Torres
Heinrich And Whitehouse Host Roundtable On Skyrocketing Energy Costs
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, host roundtable on skyrocketing energy costs, March 17, 2026. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, hosted a Read More
Supreme Court Affirms Murder Conviction Of Albuquerque Man For Causing Death Of A Church Security Guard
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — The state Supreme Court Monday upheld an Albuquerque man’s first-degree murder conviction for the death of a church security guard who he hit with a pickup truck in the church’s parking lot.
In a unanimous opinion written by Justice C. Shannon Bacon, the Court rejected arguments by Marc Ward that there was not enough evidence to support his conviction and that the trial court wrongly denied a request to instruct the jury on the crime of involuntary manslaughter.
The justices also concluded there was no harm by the trial court’s decision to admit certain evidence by prosecutors Read More
County Offers Online Sustainable Landscape Design Class Starting Friday
COUNTY News:
A free, online class focusing on all the steps needed to develop a sustainable landscape will be starting on the first day of spring, this Friday, March 20. The class is designed to be a go-at-your-own-pace learning environment with the opportunity to have your questions answered by a community of local experts.
Every Friday morning, a new video and discussion board will open to participants. You can have the garden and outdoor lifestyle you want while being conscious of water conservation, fire preparedness, and ecosystem support, and this is the series to help you get started. Read More
New Mexico Angels Launches 2026 Cohort Of Angel Investing Education Program
NMA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Angels is excited to announce the 2026 Cohort of the New Angel Club, an interactive program designed to educate and engage new and seasoned investors in the world of Angel Investing. Now in its fifth year, this hands-on series will take place at 4 p.m. every Wednesday from April 8 through May 13, offering both virtual and in-person sessions in Albuquerque. In New Mexico, Angel investors help transform companies from proof of concept to commercialization, enabling them to secure additional funding and scale their businesses.
The New Angel Club welcomes private Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Researchers Explore Using Fiber-Optic Cables To Detect Moonquakes
Fiber-optic cables lie on the surface and beneath crushed basalt in an indoor lab at Los Alamos National Laboratory to determine whether they could be used on the surface of the moon to detect moonquakes. The crushed basalt simulates the lunar surface. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Two recent studies suggest that fiber-optic cables laid directly on the moon’s surface could potentially detect moonquakes, offering a simpler way to gather seismic data to support future human and robotic exploration.
“The moon has a lot of seismic activity, but deploying traditional seismic sensors like seismometers Read More