Solar eclipses occur when the Sun, the Moon, and Earth line up, either fully or partially. Depending on how they align, eclipses provide a unique, exciting view of either the Sun or the Moon.

To tackle literacy challenges and combat “summer slide,” the New Mexico Department of Education (PED) is launching a $30 million initiative—the Summer Reading Program. With a state proficiency rate in literacy standing at 34 percent, the program aims to provide support and improvement opportunities for students across New Mexico.

LAGUNA, NM – “The very first purpose-built fire station in the Pueblo,” enthused Chief Aragon. The new facility will house both the administration and Fire Station 1 for Laguna Pueblo. The current and former facilities have been remodeled homes and mobile homes.

MILAN, NM – On March 7, Milan Police Department arrested Jordan Ramirez, 21, for alleged charges of Causing or Permitting Child to Engage in Sexual Exploitation (Child Under 13), Child Solicitation by Electronic Communication Device (Under 13), Tampering with Evidence (Highest Crime a Capital, First- or Second-Degree Felony), and Criminal Sexual Communication with a Child.

GRANTS, NM--The results are in for the Best Small Town in the West. Grants, New Mexico was voted the third best small town after number one, Seward, Alaska and second, Solvang, California.

Murphy is a neutered cattle dog mix. He can be shy at first but can be won over easily with some treats and kind words.

SANTA FE, NM – New Mexico Courts launched a new website to provide the public with an improved user experience and a fresh, new look. The website is nmcourts.gov.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – As we enter springtime, we have an opportunity to prepare for the drier conditions and wildfire season. April is a great time to do spring cleaning around your property and create the spacing that can help protect your home.

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Attorney General Rauìl Torrez announced the release of the New Mexico Department of Justice’s new Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) guide, a comprehensive resource for government transparency in New Mexico. By helping shine light on the affairs of state and local government, IPRA is a fundamental tool for promoting good government in New Mexico. Historically, the IPRA guide has helped governmental agencies, municipalities, counties, and other local governments with IPRA. Because the IPRA guide had not been revised for almost ten years, AG Torrez made revamping and updating the guide a priority as part of his commitment to supporting transparent and accountable government in New Mexico.

GRANTS, NM – The National Park Service is preparing to conduct a prescribed fire on the north side of El Malpais National Monument adjacent to Hwy 53 between mile markers 71 and 69. The East Encerrido prescribed fire will treat approximately 500 acres of NPS lands and is tentatively scheduled to occur in April 2024. Exact dates and times will be determined based on weather and fuel conditions. Fire managers expect the prescribed fire will take two to four days to complete.