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Registration Open For 48th Annual Conference On Aging

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Portrait of senior woman in apron with yellow flower in the sunny garden. Courtesy/ALTSD

ALTSD News:

SANTA FE — Registration for the 48th Annual New Mexico Conference on Aging is now open through Aug. 31.   

Presented by the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD), the event will take place Sept. 23-24.at the Glorieta Conference Center.  

This year’s conference theme, “Caring Across Generations,” will focus on healthy aging and caregiving. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in informative sessions, recreational activities and get connected with important Read More

SBA Disaster Assistance Available For New Mexico Businesses And Private Nonprofits

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SBA News:

The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by the drought beginning March 31.

Eligible Counties

New Mexico: Bernalillo, Chaves, Curry, De Baca, Guadalupe, Harding, Lea, Lincoln, Los Alamos, Mora, Quay, Rio Arriba, Roosevelt, San Miguel, Sandoval, Santa Fe, Socorro, Torrance, and Valencia Texas: Bailey, Cochran, Deaf Smith, and Parmer

Who Can Apply

  • Small businesses
  • Private nonprofits & faith-based organizations
  • Small
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Heinrich Leads Letter Urging DOE To Withdraw Proposed Rule For Efficiency Standards Program

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, led a letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright urging DOE to abandon a proposal that would hamstring its long-standing efficiency standards program—a move that could raise utility bills for American families by an estimated $150 a year.

DOE claims that the proposed revision to the Appliance and Equipment Standards Program process rule, issued in July 2026, would effectively end the federal program that has helped Read More

Earn A Badge With New Mexico Historic Sites’ New Junior Ranger Program

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NMHS News:

SANTA FE — Explore New Mexico state history and earn a wooden ranger badge as part of New Mexico Historic Sites’ new Junior Ranger program launching Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026. The Junior Ranger program encourages visitors, especially young people, to take a deeper dive and learn more about each site’s history. 

The eight New Mexico Historic Sites offering the new program include Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner, Coronado, Fort Selden, Fort Stanton, Jemez, Lincoln, Los Luceros, and Taylor-Mesilla.

“Youngsters and adults alike will have a fun and engaging way to interact with Read More

Applications Open For Adventure Pitch Fest, New Mexico’s $15,000 Outdoor Business Competition

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Shane Weigand of New Mexico Pack Burros brought his burros and support team to last year’s Adventure Pitch Fest, where he won $10,000 in the business pitch competition. Courtesy/EDNM

EDNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico’s outdoor entrepreneurs will once again take center stage this fall as applications open for Adventure Pitch Fest, a statewide showcase and live pitch competition with $15,000 in cash prizes. 

The event returns to Albuquerque Rail Yards on Friday, November 6, bringing together outdoor businesses, nonprofits, investors, industry leaders and consumers for Read More

Luján, Heinrich, Leger Fernández Introduce Legislation To Protect Chama Watershed From Uranium Mining

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources, introduced the Chama Basin Watershed Protection Act. The legislation would permanently withdraw the federal lands of the Rio Chama Watershed in Northern New Mexico from all forms of location, entry, and patent under the mining laws. Read More

Veteran New Mexico Trial Lawyer Phillip G. Sapien Appointed U.S. Magistrate Judge For District of New Mexico

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Judge Phillip G. Sapien

COURT News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico is pleased to announce the appointment of veteran trial attorney Phillip G. Sapien as a part-time U.S. Magistrate Judge. With over three decades of courtroom experience, Judge Sapien brings a distinguished record of trial practice, public service, and legal leadership to the federal bench.

Judge Sapien is a founding partner of Sapien Law, where his practice has focused on criminal defense, personal injury, and wrongful death litigation. His extensive background spans federal and state Read More

School Zone Safety Reminders For Drivers And Pedestrians

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NMDOT News:

MILAN — As students return to school, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) reminds motorists and pedestrians to make safety a top priority in and around school zones.

Whether traveling by vehicle or on foot, everyone plays a role in protecting children. Stay alert, obey traffic laws and remain aware of your surroundings.

Driver Safety Reminders

  • Slow down. School zone speed limits are typically 5 to 10 mph lower than the regular posted speed limit. Always obey posted speed limits.
  • Stop for school buses. Never pass a stopped school bus with flashing red lights. The 10-foot
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New Wildfire Starts & Updates On Santa Fe National Forest … Lightning Started Fires Within Cuba, Española, Pecos Ranger Districts

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View of the Frijoles Fire sparked by lightning on Aug. 4, 2026. The blaze has consumed 200 acres in steep terrain 5 miles west of Sierra Mosca, 3 miles southeast of Cundiyo within the boundaries of the Pecos Wilderness Area. On scene are U.S. Forest Service – Engine 461, Santa Fe Hotshots, Smoke Jumpers and multiple aerial resources. Courtesy/USFS

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Fire resources are actively responding to suppress eight fires that may have resulted from recent thunderstorms throughout northern New Mexico.

Safety: The health and safety of firefighters and the public are always the priority. Read More

New Mexico State Fair Announces Midway Preview Weekend

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NMSF News:

New Mexico State Fair (NMSF) officials have announced that the State Fair Midway will open Sept. 4-7 for a preview weekend. The rest of the Fair will remain closed until Sept. 10.

“Adrenaline junkies, this is your weekend!” General Manager Dan Mourning said. “Midway Preview Weekend is a great opportunity for everyone to preview our incredible Midway at an affordable price.”

All Midway Preview Weekend guests should enter and park via Gate 1 on Central, with lots opening one hour before the Midway opens. There will be no public access to the Midway from Gate 3 on San Pedro.

The Midway is Read More