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General Ahniwake Ray Courtesy Photo

General Ahniwake Ray Courtesy Photo

My Daddy was a Hero!

June (ray) Baca
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
My Dad, General Ahniwake Ray joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 when he was 17 years old (his mother had to sign for him).He traveled from Quapaw, Oklahoma, to El Paso, Texas, to Los Angeles, California, then to San Diego, CA for Boot Camp.
Alfonso Pilar Anzures Branch: Army, Rank: Sergeant, Frontline Medic Years of Service: Korean War 1949-1952 Courtesy Photo

Alfonso Pilar Anzures Branch: Army, Rank: Sergeant, Frontline Medic Years of Service: Korean War 1949-1952 Courtesy Photo

Alfonso Pilar Anzures

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Alfonso Pilar Anzures
Jose C Rodriguez Branch: Marine Corps, Rank: Corporeal (E4) Years of Service: 1960-1964 Courtesy Photo

Jose C Rodriguez Branch: Marine Corps, Rank: Corporeal (E4) Years of Service: 1960-1964 Courtesy Photo

Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against Las Cruces Business for Allegedly Defrauding Veterans

Nmdoj
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Las Cruces, N.M. — New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez has filed a lawsuit against Disabled Veterans Consultants, Inc. (DVC), a Las Crucesbased company accused of illegally charging veterans for benefits consulting services that are available for free through federally accredited organizations.
Surrounded by lawmakers, veterans, and advocates, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham holds signed copies of House Bill 47 and House Bill 161, expanding property tax exemptions and granting free state park access to veterans. The new laws, signed on March 20, 2025, mark a significant step in honoring New Mexico’s veterans and were championed in part by the late Rep. Eliseo “Lee” Alcon. Courtesy Photo

Surrounded by lawmakers, veterans, and advocates, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham holds signed copies of House Bill 47 and House Bill 161, expanding property tax exemptions and granting free state park access to veterans. The new laws, signed on March 20, 2025, mark a significant step in honoring New Mexico’s veterans and were championed in part by the late Rep. Eliseo “Lee” Alcon. Courtesy Photo

Governor Signs Veteran Support Bills Alcon Championed

Diego Lopez, Editor
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Late Representative’s Legacy Cemented in New Laws Expanding Benefits for New Mexico Veterans GRANTS, N.M.
A stargazer looks toward the heart of the Milky Way at El Malpais National Monument, where pristine dark skies offer a window into the cosmos. April Astronomy Month programs invite the public to experience the wonders of the night sky with ranger-led events throughout the month. Courtesy Photo

A stargazer looks toward the heart of the Milky Way at El Malpais National Monument, where pristine dark skies offer a window into the cosmos. April Astronomy Month programs invite the public to experience the wonders of the night sky with ranger-led events throughout the month. Courtesy Photo

April Astronomy Month programs at El Malpais National Monument

Sarah Puckett, El Malpais National Monument
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Come celebrate dark night skies during April Astronomy Month at El Malpais National Monument! Astronomy programs are every Friday evening of the month and will be presented at various locations throughout the monument as well as one program at our sister park, El Morro National Monument.
Thomas Claw, Navajo Code Talker Courtesy Photo

Thomas Claw, Navajo Code Talker Courtesy Photo

Thomas Claw, Navajo Code Talker

Library Of Congress
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Unit: 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division Dates of Service: March 1943 - December 1945 Battles / Campaigns: New Britain, Peleliu, Okinawa 'We never thought about talking about it. It's just one of those things. The thing had to be done, we did it, that's it—forget about it.

Cuts to National Endowment for the Humanities Cost New Mexico

News Staff
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) funding is at risk in New Mexico. NEH provides grants to museums, historic sites, colleges, independent scholars, and to its humanities council affiliates in each of the nation’s 56 states and jurisdictions. New Mexico received $9.