Bridging Worlds for Native American Education in New Mexico

SANTA FE, N.M. – KatieAnn Juanico is the new assistant secretary of Indian Education at the New Mexico Public Education Department.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS

DECEMBER 31 Gabby Douglas, Athlete (28) JANUARY 1 Poppy, Singer (29) JANUARY 2 Taye Diggs, Actor (53) JANUARY 3 Florence Pugh, Actress (28) JANUARY 4 Kris Bryant, Athlete (32) JANUARY 5 Mandip Gill, Actress (36) JANUARY 6 Rowan Atkinson, Actor (69)

NMCGA on the Trail

Roswell native Bronson Corn began his term as the new President of the New Mexico Cattle Growers’ Association (NMCGA) during the recent Joint Stockman’s Convention in Albuquerque. Thirty-seven years old, he has served as NMCGA’s President-Elect for the past two years.

New Mexico Securities Division Issues Alert on 'Pig Butchering' Scam Targeting Vulnerable Populations

SANTA FE, N.M.

Voting is Now Live for Public to Pick Snowplow Names

SANTA FE - The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) launched their first ever snowplow naming contest and New Mexicans did not disappoint! We received almost 1,600 names! It was difficult, but NMDOT Communication staff narrowed the entries down to 50 names from the amazing submissions.

Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round:

Santa Fe – Take this seasonal break to create or review and improve your personal preparedness plan for emergencies.

Senior Citizen Lunch Menu and Activities

Monday - Friday (11:30 - 12:30) Suggested Meal Donation Seniors 60+ $1.50 Wednesday January 3 Sweet & Sour chicken, egg roll, fried rice, fortune cookie Thursday January 4 Green Chili Cheeseburger, macaroni salad, baked apples.

The Regifting Economy of New Mexico

The holiday season brings with it the joy of unwrapping presents, but not all gifts are perfect fits. In a recent study conducted by DodoBurd.com, New Mexico's regifting economy is thriving, with 44 percent of New Mexicans admitting to either re-gifting or selling unwanted presents.

Traffic Report for December 25, 2023 - January 5, 2024

NMDOT asks all motorists to obey all traffic signs, use caution, and watch for heavy equipment and construction personnel in all work zones. PLEASE NOTE: Conditions are subject to change without notice. Double fines for speeding in work zones in effect.