New Mexico Medicaid Adds Streamlined Process To Validate Provider Credentials
NMHCA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Medicaid providers can now credential with all four of the state’s managed care organizations through a single platform, eliminating duplicative applications and accelerating how quickly providers can begin serving Medicaid members.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Molina Healthcare, Presbyterian Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare now use the CertifyOS platform to streamline and accelerate provider credentialing.
“We heard providers loud and clear that credentialing with each health plan was burdensome and time consuming,” said Alanna Read More
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Introduces Careworker Visa Act To Address Worker Shortage, Bring Down Costs
U.S. HOUSE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 9, 2026, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) introduced the Careworker Visa Act to address the nation’s growing shortage of childcare providers, eldercare workers, and in-home caregivers and bring down care costs by creating a new legal visa pathway for qualified careworkers.
This legislation recognizes a simple reality: America needs more caregivers to bring down rising costs, and our immigration system should reflect that.
- As the American population ages, there will be a projected 4.6 million unfilled caregiving jobs by 2032.
- Nationwide,
Rep. Catherine Cullen: Public Office Should Not Be A Taxpayer-Funded Side Hustle
STATE News:
RIO RANCHO – Rep. Catherine Cullen (R- Rio Rancho) is calling for transparency and accountability following reports that Sandoval County Assessor Linda Gallegos is collecting two taxpayer-funded government salaries while continuing to serve in elected office.
A recent investigative report raised serious concerns about whether Sandoval County taxpayers are receiving the full-time leadership and attention they elected their assessor to provide.
“Public office is a public trust,” Rep. Catherine Cullen said. “New Mexicans are working harder than ever to support their families, Read More
Festival Flamenco Albuquerque 39 Returns To NHCC June 20
NMDCA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In collaboration with the National Institute of Flamenco, Festival Flamenco Alburquerque returns to the National Hispanic Cultural Center stage this month with a dynamic lineup of breathtaking artists and groundbreaking performances.
“Throughout the Center’s history, Festival Flamenco has been an outstanding series on the Performing Arts calendar and we’re thrilled to work alongside the National Institute of Flamenco as New Mexico transforms into one of the epicenters of flamenco in the United States,” said National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Read More
Supreme Court Clarifies Scope Of State’s Malpractice Law
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — The state Supreme Court ruled today that New Mexico’s medical malpractice law applies to Lovelace Health System for vicarious liability claims seeking to hold it responsible for the alleged malpractice of nurse employees in caring for a woman who died after surgery.
The Court unanimously concluded that Lovelace was entitled to the benefits of the Medical Malpractice Act for vicarious liability claims based on malpractice under the MMA because it was a qualified health care provider (QHP) under the statute. The MMA includes a cap on certain types of damages.
“We hold that Read More
RPLA To Hold Silent Auction Fundraiser Dinner June 18
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Congratulations to our local and state-wide Republican candidates who will now advance to the General Election. Our Council candidates, Jason Chappel and Eric Stromberg, are counting on your support and help!
Please join us for our Silent Auction Fundraiser Dinner at 5 p.m., Thursday, June 18, 2026, at SALA Event Center. I am thrilled to announce that we will have two honored guest speakers: Didi Okpareke, candidate for New Mexico Congressional District 1, and Gregg Hull, candidate for New Mexico Governor. Online registration at this link. Read More
County Parks And Recreation Board To Meet June 11
COUNTY News:Supreme Court Justice And District Court Chief Judge Receive Judicial Education Award
Rozier E. Sanchez CEI Faculty Award recipient Justice David K. Thomson (center); and (left to right) his wife, Patty, and daughter, Ava; Court Education Institute Director Paula Couselo-Findikoğlu; and CEI Attorney Supervisor Sonya Duke-Noel. Courtesy of the Administrative Office of the Courts
Shown left to right: Rozier E. Sanchez CEI Faculty Award recipient Chief Judge Donna Mowrer of the Ninth Judicial District Court; Court Education Institute Director Paula Couselo-Findikoğlu; and CEI Attorney Supervisor Sonya Duke-Noel. Courtesy of the Administrative Office of the Courts Read More
Department Of The Interior Announces $461 Million For Parks And Outdoor Recreation Across America
DOI News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior today announced the distribution of more than $327 million in formula grants and $134 million in competitive grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, a major investment in the parks, playgrounds, trails and open spaces that bring communities together across the country. These funds will be matched at least 1:1, for a total outdoor recreation investment of more than $900 million.
Permanently funded through President Donald J. Trump’s Great American Read More
Hear Tales Of The WASP Fly Girls Who Buzzed New Mexico In Launch Pad Lecture July 3
NMMSH News:
ALAMOGORDO — New Mexico Museum of Space History invites everyone to a powerful Launch Pad Lecture on the WASP, Women Air Force Service Pilots, from 9-10 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2026, in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium.
Veteran U.S. Marine Corps aviator and American Airlines First Officer Jacquelyne Nichols will spotlight the bravery and pioneering spirit of WASP. The lecture will feature the exploits of Dora Dougherty and Dorothea Moorman, two WASP pilots who tamed the troubled B-29 Superfortress at Alamogordo Army Airfield.
Guest speaker Jacquelyne Nichols, a veteran Read More
Repaving To Begin On NM 4 In Jemez Springs June 15
NMDOT News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — A roadway rehabilitation project on NM 4, using hot in place recycling is scheduled to begin on June 15.
Cutler Repaving, the contractor for the District Six project, will work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The work zone will extend from mile marker 14 to mile marker 18 through Jemez Springs.
The project is expected to continue through the end of June, weather permitting. A pilot car and flagging operation will be in place. Drivers should expect lane closures and delays and plan additional travel time.
Motorists are reminded to use caution in the work zone, Read More
Send Mail For Troops And Vets With Pets To Say ‘Thank You’
Cards for Vets. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions
At ChamberFest this Saturday, we connected with more local Veterans for our celebration of America’s 250th birthday. We still need many cards, but if you’d like to submit one without even leaving your home. Send a thank you, thinking of you, or any other happy, little card to us by July 22 and we will get them mailed right away.
Our address is PO Box 4741 White Rock, NM 87547 or if you have a large work or civic group willing to collect from your co-workers or club, we will arrange to pick them up.
Call Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Seeks Applicants For 2026/27 Cohort
LLA News:
Join the “Best Class Ever” to gain a deeper understanding of Los Alamos, its local institutions, and the community. This program offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills while engaging with the people and organizations that shape our region.
Interested individuals can find more information and apply at www.leadershiplosalamos.org
LLA Mission Statement
The mission of Leadership Los Alamos is to develop and empower a diverse network of current and emerging leaders within the Los Alamos community. We achieve this by providing experiential learning opportunities Read More
Daily Postcard: Lilies Liven Up Whiskey Barrel In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Lilies liven up whiskey barrel in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Hibbs Read More
Lynne: My Sincere Thanks To The Los Alamos Community
By STEVEN LYNNE
Candidate for County Council
Dear Los Alamos Community,
I wanted to extend my sincere thanks to the entire Los Alamos community. I recently returned from a week in Florida with my wife and daughters for our family reunion. As we watched the primary election results together, I found myself thinking about home and how much this community feels like a family to me. I deeply appreciate your support.
After 28 years of working for the county, including the last three as County Manager, and collaborating with many councils and councilors, this is my first time running for elected office. Read More
Los Alamos JJAB To Host Teen Movie Night June 13
- Free VR & games
- Free box of candy for every teen
- First 25 teens receive: A free large popcorn and a large drink OR a free slice of pizza and a large drink
Kiwanis Member Linda Daly Gives Update On Boys And Girls Committee Activities
Linda Daly, Chairman of the Boys and Girls Committee
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club
At the June 2 Kiwanis meeting, Linda Daly, Chairman of the Boys and Girls Committee gave an update on their volunteer and financial support for youth programs serving the Los Alamos Community.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Using a simple one-page form, applicants are asked to describe the projects, programs, and/or services for which they are requesting funding, including the number of children to be served, and the amount asked for. The Committee then works within their budget to allocate the Read More
Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Foundation Announces Historic Flight Over Atlantic Ocean
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
BALLOONING News:
The Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Foundation extends its heartfelt congratulations to pilots Bert Padelt, Peter Cuneo, and Alicia Hempleman-Adams on their extraordinary and historic transatlantic balloon flight.
After four years of meticulous planning, preparation, and teamwork, the crew successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a hydrogen-filled gas balloon, launching from Presque Isle, Maine, on June 4 and landing safely in Tandel, Luxembourg. Their achievement stands as a remarkable testament to the spirit Read More
US 64/84 Roadway Rehabilitation Project In Tierra Amarilla
NMDOT News:
TIERRA AMARILLA — Travelers in the Tierra Amarilla area may experience traffic delays as a roadway rehabilitation project on US 64/84 is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 15.
The project will span from milepost 171, just south of Brazos, to milepost 175.1, at the US 64/84 split, and is expected to take 5 working days to complete, weather permitting. The project will include the milling and repaving of the existing roadway surface. This structural pavement treatment involves removing the current asphalt layer and replacing it with new pavement to improve road conditions and extend Read More
