NMDOT outlines safety measures for Good Friday pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó
The New Mexico Department of Transportation is preparing for thousands expected at this year’s Good Friday pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó by implementing enhanced safety measures for both walkers and drivers along key routes.
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In 2024, New Mexico collected a total of $13.7 billion in state taxes, with $396.3 million coming from license taxes—a decrease of 11.2% compared to the previous year.
AgriFuture Educational Institute to connect aspiring agricultural professionals in Albuquerque this June
The AgriFuture Educational Institute will be held June 15-17 in Albuquerque. The event offers hands-on learning opportunities for aspiring agricultural professionals across New Mexico. Organized by the state’s Department of Agriculture with multiple partners, it aims at connecting participants with industry leaders.
Governor appoints John Bernitz as Eleventh Judicial District Attorney for McKinley County
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed John William Bernitz as Eleventh Judicial District Attorney for McKinley County. Bernitz brings extensive legal experience from various roles across New Mexico. The appointment will last until the next general election.
New Mexico Department of Transportation announces overnight sweeping on U.S. 84/285
The New Mexico Department of Transportation will carry out overnight sweeping on U.S. 84/285 from March 23-27. The operation aims to keep roads safe ahead of a pilgrimage between Pojoaque and Santa Fe.
Two Grey Hills man sentenced to eight and a half years for assault with firearm
James Smiley Jr., an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation from Two Grey Hills, was sentenced to eight and a half years in prison for assaulting multiple individuals with a firearm inside their home. The incident involved threats against victims’ lives as well as firing into the ceiling.
Engineering News-Record names New Mexico Department of Transportation 2026 Owner of the Year
Engineering News-Record has named the New Mexico Department of Transportation as its 2026 Owner of the Year for major infrastructure achievements. Key projects include improvements along Interstate 25, new rail investments, and a border highway connector. The award recognizes NMDOT’s role in advancing transportation across New Mexico.
New Mexico opens $50 million fund for rural health care providers
New Mexico has opened applications for $50 million aimed at supporting rural healthcare providers statewide. The funding is part of an ongoing effort that has already brought hundreds of new healthcare workers into underserved communities.
New Mexico and Kansas host all-women Mexican beef genetics trade delegation
The New Mexico Department of Agriculture hosted an all-women Mexican cattle producer delegation alongside Kansas officials for a multi-state trade mission focused on U.S. beef genetics. The visit aimed at strengthening commercial ties while highlighting women’s growing role in agriculture.