Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for 2020 Murder of Friend

CHURCH ROCK, NM – In a federal court ruling, Isaiah Augustine Bob, 39, a member of the Navajo Nation, received a 15-year prison sentence followed by five years of supervised release for the murder of his friend in December 2020.

New Mexico Forests Show Remarkable Recovery in 2023

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In a significant environmental turnaround, New Mexico's forests and woodlands witnessed a dramatic 50 percent reduction in damage from insects, disease, and drought-stress across various land ownership types in 2023, compared to the previous year.

Cibola County's Food and Agriculture Sectors Strengthen Local Economy

CIBOLA COUNTY, N.M. – Recent data from the annual Feeding the Economy report highlights the contributions of the food and agriculture sectors to the local economy of Cibola County in terms of job creation, wages, and overall economic output.

El Seguro Social elimina la carga del sobrepago para los beneficiarios del Seguro Social

La Administración del Seguro Social anunció que reducirá la tasa de retención predeterminada de sobrepagos del 100 por ciento al diez por ciento (o $10, lo que sea mayor) para los beneficiarios del Seguro Social, lo que reducirá significativamente las dificultades financieras para las personas con...

Social Security to Raise the Representative Fee Cap to Help with Claiming Benefits

The Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to raise the fee cap for claimants’ representatives, from $7,200 to $9,200, when they and their client agree to use what is known as a “fee agreement process.

NM Department of Cultural Affairs Launches Ekphrastic Poetry Contest Inspired by Artwork in its Collections

SANTA FE, NM – Art and poetry lovers rejoice: New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) has launched a statewide ekphrastic poetry contest dedicated to finding written inspiration in pieces of artwork on view around the state.

Social Security to Remove Barriers to Accessing SSI Payments

Starting March 27, the Social Security Administration published a final rule, “Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Calculations.

New Mexico Economic Development Department Launches Interactive Business Resource Map

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White House Investment set to make New Mexico a vital domestic epicenter for advanced chip manufacturing

SANTA FE, N.M. – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today applauded the White House announcement that will make New Mexico a vital domestic epicenter for silicon chip manufacturing. President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that the U.S.

It’s Okay to Grieve

The loss of a family member is one of the most difficult and challenging experiences a person can go through in their lifetime. Coping with the grief and emotional pain can be a long and difficult process, but there are steps you can take to help you through this difficult time.