Crownpoint Woman to Pay $551,436 to Social Security Administration

CROWNPOINT, NM – Marylynn Harry, 63, of Crownpoint, New Mexico, has been ordered to pay $551,436 to the Social Security Administration after an investigation from the SSA Office of the Inspector General uncovered significant fraud.

U.S. Attorney highlights Environmental Justice

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, is promoting information and resources to highlight environmental justice and assist the public in reporting criminal environmental violations. In May, U.S. Attorney General Merrick B.

Supreme Court Issues Opinion Rejecting ‘Logrolling’ Challenge to Constitutional Amendment

SANTA FE, NM – A voter-approved measure that changed New Mexico’s utility regulator did not unconstitutionally logroll multiple proposals into a single ballot question, the state Supreme Court concluded in an opinion issued today.

Cibola Drought Monitor – April Update

Cibola County has seen substantial precipitation and snowpack melt which has contributed to a significant change in drought conditions for the area.

Traffic Report for June 19 – 30, 2023

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.

Nominations Sought for Women in Science and Engineering

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – The New Mexico Network for Women in Science and Engineering (NMNWSE), seeks nominations for the 17th Annual IMPACT! Award. The award will recognize a New Mexico woman who encourages entry into and/or career development of women in science and engineering professions.

U.S. Dept. of Energy Office of Science Grant Navajo Technical University

CROWNPOINT, NM – On June 6, 2023, the Navajo Technical University Department of Industrial Engineering program announced $1 million for research into Controlling Additive Manufacturing Properties of Surfaces (CAMPS).

Groundbreaking

Superintendent Max Perez, Cibola County SherriffLarry Diaz, Representative Harry Garcia preside over the groundbreaking ofthe new BluewaterElementary school.

New Mexico Sees Highest Job Numbers in History

New Mexico’s economy delivered exceptionally strong job growth in May and, along with falling unemployment levels, the state is now seeing the highest number of jobs in its history.

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.