New Mexico Courts Face Increasing Requests For Interpreting Services
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COURT News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s Judiciary is expanding its network of interpreters to help address a growing need for language access services for jurors and people in court cases who have a limited proficiency in English or are deaf or hard of hearing.
Interpreting services were provided in 87 languages in New Mexico courts in the 2025 fiscal year. People requested about 50,300 hours of interpreting in FY25 — more than double from the 2021 fiscal year. The five most frequently requested languages were Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL), Navajo, Arabic and Vietnamese. Read More
State Enacts Literacy, Math And Special Education Reform
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico closed its 2026 legislative session with unanimous, bipartisan passage of two landmark education bills and strong support for a third, codifying the instructional practices behind the state’s largest reading gains and establishing a new statutory framework for math instruction and special education services.
Senate Bills 29, 37 and 64 passed with strong bipartisan support, including unanimous approval of SB 29 and SB 37 in both chambers. Together, these measures modernize and strengthen the state’s framework for literacy, mathematics and special education. Read More
ZYEP Announces Family Engagement Night And Spring Break Youth Programming
ZYEP’s 2025 Family Engagement Night focused on vaping education and included a guided painting session for all ages. Courtesy/ZYEP
ZYEP News:
ZUNI — Intergenerational relationships remain one of the strongest protective factors for Zuni youth. Recognizing the need to create space for young people and their families to learn, reflect and grow together, the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project will host a Family Engagement Night (FEN) on March 5 and free spring break programming March 16–20 for youth ages 6 to 18.
Family Engagement Night: Sketch & Learn
According to Tara Wolfe, ZYEP’s program Read More
Los Alamos County Golf Course Pro Shop Closed
COUNTY News:
Due to continued HVAC work at the Los Alamos County Golf Course clubhouse, the Pro Shop will be closed Monday, March 2, through Friday, March 6. The community can still reach staff by calling the Pro Shop phone number 505.662.8139.
The HVAC work is to update the system to better align with the computer management system Los Alamos County uses to monitor and maintain cooling and heating around the County. This update allows the County to manage its energy use better. Read More
SWAIA Native Fashion Week Returns May 8–9
SWAIA News:
SANTA FE — The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) announces the return of SWAIA Native Fashion Week, taking place May 8–9, 2026, at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The 2026 program introduces a refined, curated format designed to deepen engagement, strengthen designer visibility, and create a more intimate, storytelling-driven experience for guests.
Participating designers include Patricia Michaels (Taos Pueblo), Himikalas Pamela Baker (Squamish/Kwakiutl/Tlingit/Haida), Lauren Good Day (Mandan/Hidatsa/Arikara Nation), Jamie Read More
ALEC Releases One-Of-A-Kind State AI Policy Toolkit
ALEC News:
Today, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) released the ALEC 2026 State AI Policy Toolkit. The report is a step-by-step guide for states to take advantage of the recent surge in AI technology, while protecting children and removing burdensome regulation.
“As artificial intelligence continues to evolve, states are in need of clear, practical tools to navigate this transformative technology,” ALEC CEO Lisa B. Nelson said. “ALEC is proud to issue this one-of-a-kind report that details how states can take advantage of AI while ensuring public safety.”
The report features Read More
Heinrich, ENR Democrats Secure Key Commitments From BLM Nominee Steve Pearce
Ranking Member Heinrich (D-N.M.) questions former Congressman Steve Pearce on his stances on public lands during a hearing to consider his nomination to lead BLM, Feb. 25, 2026. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C — During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to consider pending Trump administration nominees, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), the Committee’s Ranking Member, and Committee Democrats secured key commitments from former Congressman Steve Pearce, President Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Land Management. In his answers to the Democratic Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Feb. 17, 2026
BRIDGE News:
Martin Cooper and Jerry Fleming were Tuesday winners in flight A. Spook Kellum and Al Pratt were 1st in Flight B. Ann-Marie Graves and Mary Courtright were 1st in Flight A on Wednesday. Reggie Fuchs and Randy Baker were high in Flight B.
The following hand shows that a great fit plus a distributional hand could land the partnership in an easy slam.
Board 13 from the February 17 game: North is the dealer and both sides are vulnerable.
After North and East pass, South has a natural 2NT opening bid (20-21 HCP and a balanced hand). After West’s pass, North should bid 3♦, a transfer Read More
FBI: Gallup Man Arrested For Assault Causing Serious Injury
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Gallup man is facing federal charges after allegedly attacking an adult victim inside a vehicle, causing serious facial injuries.
According to court documents, Dec. 31, 2025, Dennison Billy, Jr., 35, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, allegedly assaulted an adult victim while the victim was driving and Billy was in the passenger seat of a vehicle. Responding officers found Billy highly intoxicated in the passenger seat and the victim nearby with visible blood and multiple injuries, including facial trauma, bruising, and a swollen finger. The victim reported Read More
Op-Ed: Española Is At A Crossroads … Do We Continue Down The Path Of Decline … Or Try Something New?
By Samuel LeDoux
Española City Councilor
Española is at a crossroads: do we continue down the path of decline where instability, controversy, and incompetence dominate city hall, or do we try something new?
Over the last four years, John Ramon Vigil has made the City of Española his own personal telenovela, with constant headlines about his personal problems, staff turnover, and rising crime and homelessness rates. During his term as Mayor, the city has stumbled into millions of dollars in debt, and we haven’t been able to often pass more than 4-5 ordinances a year.
I’m supporting Read More
Community Attends The Gathering: Gratitude And Goodness
Approximately 30 people attended The Gathering: Gratitude and Goodness. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director, C’YA
On Monday night, a gathering of charitable deeds took place at the United Church of Los Alamos. A collaboration with the Los Alamos Jewish Center to emphasize gratitude and goodness was held to fill the well and feed the soul.
Approximately 30 people banded together to learn about Mazon, A Jewish Response to Hunger. The goal was to gather 250 postcards of support to feed the poor. This year, the number 250 is representative of the 250-year Read More
North Central Regional Transit District Blue Bus Announces Bryan Walck As Deputy Executive Director Of Operations
Bryan Walck, Deputy Executive Director of Operations, NCRTD
NCRTD News:
The North Central Regional Transit District Blue Bus today announced the appointment of Bryan Walck as its new Deputy Executive Director of Operations. Walck brings nearly two decades of progressive leadership in public transportation and a strong commitment to community-centered, equitable mobility.
Walck joins the Blue Bus from CityBus in Lafayette, Indiana, where he most recently served as Chief Operating Officer. Over his 19-year career, he advanced from frontline bus operator to executive leadership, providing Read More
Heinrich, Murray, And Hernández Criticize DOE For Illegally Cancelling Puerto Rico Energy Projects
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Vice Chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations and Ranking Member of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee, and Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo Hernández (D-Puerto Rico), sent a letter alongside 17 lawmakers to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) slamming the agency for illegally cancelling energy projects designated under the Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Read More
State Recalls Medical Cannabis Edible Lollipops For Exceeding Legal THC Limit
NMRLD News:
SANTA FE — The state has ordered a mandatory recall of a medical cannabis lollipop after regulators found it exceeded the legal THC limit.
The Cannabis Control Division determined that the edible cannabis product, manufactured by GH LLC and sold under the name “GH Kush Pops” contained 200 mg of total THC per package, with two individual 100 mg lollipops. Under New Mexico law, medical cannabis products may contain no more than 50 mg of THC per serving. No health-related complaints have been reported to the division in connection with this recall.
All licensed retailers are required Read More
Keeping The Winter Energy Alive At Pajarito Mountain
Courtesy/Pajarito
PAJARITO News:
Every ski day is a good day. Pajarito is open for operations Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays – Come ski and ride!
What to expect:
- Bluebird conditions;
- Wide open views; and
- A community that’s all about keeping the winter energy alive.
Pajarito is feeling hopeful for a few more classic New Mexico storms to roll through and is ready to keep the lifts spinning. In the meantime, now’s a perfect weekend to enjoy everything the mountain is serving up.
Every lift ticket comes with Bird Bucks!
That’s extra value with every ticket — Purchase a lift ticket ahead of time Read More
FLACL In Partnership With LAPS Foundation Invite High School Seniors To Apply For Scholarships
FLACL News:
When was the last time you read a really great book, just for fun, and found that it changed your way of seeing the world or fundamentally expanded your perception of mankind or the human experience?
This question is a call out to all high school Seniors in Los Alamos County. Each year, via this question, the Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries (FLACL) partners with Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation to award up to five scholarships to college/university-bound high school seniors, for a total sum of $13,500. FLACL would like all seniors to be aware of this opportunity and to apply. Read More
Daily Postcard: Shadows In Sunrise Over Sangres
Daily Postcard: Shadows in the sunrise over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains viewed Thursday from Quemazon. Photo by DW Decker Read More
HOLMANS USA Announces Unexpected Passing Of CEO & President John Santoru
HOLMANS USA CEO & President John Santoru
TAAN News:
HOLMANS USA announces with profound sadness the unexpected passing of its CEO & President, John Santoru.
John was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and a respected business and community leader whose influence extended far beyond the organization he led.
He joined HOLMANS in 1992 and immersed himself in every aspect of the business, working across departments and developing a deep understanding of its people and operations. In 2022, he became CEO and sole owner, assuming full stewardship of a legacy he had helped shape for Read More
All Student Art Show On Display At Step Up Gallery
STEP UP GALLERY News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools celebrate student art month and the New Mexico Year of Arts in Education with a colorful display of hundreds of artworks made by students from Pre-K through high school seniors. Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library hosts this annual show, which opened today.
The district’s art team goes above and beyond to prepare the show for hanging. The teachers are collecting and labeling the art works, planning how work will be displayed, choosing representative pieces and boxing things up to transport them to the gallery. The art show team is led by middle Read More
NMMSH: Celebrate Women In Space And Their Contributions In Exploration, Travel, And Science
NMMSH News:
Learn about women space pioneers like Katherine Johnson, Sally Ride, and Svetlana Savitskaya 12-4 p.m. Sunday, March 8.
Enjoy a scavenger hunt of Women in Space throughout the museum, with food trucks, vendors, STEM booths, and exciting prizes. Admission to the event includes the museum and all-day star shows in the planetarium. Women in Space is presented in partnership with Women in Aviation International Land of Enchantment Chapter.
Two speakers will be sharing their experiences. Holloman Air Force Base 49th Maintenance Group Deputy Commander, Col. Kristen Torma, the first Read More