Governor Appoints Interim Chief, Deputy Chief Of NMSP
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced last week the appointment of Matt Broom as interim chief of the New Mexico State Police, following the retirement of Chief Troy Weisler.
The governor also announced the promotion of Bryan Waller to interim deputy chief.
“New Mexico State Police is the backbone of public safety across this state—in our cities, our rural communities, and everywhere in between,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Matt Broom brings 24 years of experience and tested leadership to this role, and Bryan Waller is a decorated officer who has Read More
Gov. Lujan Grisham Signs Medical Malpractice Reform, Other Healthcare Bills Into Law
STATE News:
LOS LUNAS — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed several bills March 6. that will transform New Mexico’s healthcare system by reforming medical malpractice law, health care affordability, patient billing transparency and hospital funding and more.
The bills—HB 99, HB 4, HB 306 and SB 101, among others—represent a historic milestone in the governor’s years-long push to alleviate physician shortages, make healthcare more affordable and improve the long-term financial security of hospitals across New Mexico. The governor signed the legislation at the soon-to-open Read More
This Week In Sports: March 9-14, 2026
SPORTS News:
This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers have baseball and softball games away and Track and Field in Albuquerque.
The Topper sports games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team, which includes John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
March 9 Monday
- Baseball vs Capital Away – 3 p.m.
March 10 Tuesday
- Softball vs East Mountain Away – 4 p.m.
March 13 Friday
- Girls/Boys Track and Field vs Cleveland Invite – 3 p.m.
March 14 Saturday
- Baseball vs Grants Away 11 – a.m.
- Baseball vs Grants Away – 1 p.m.
Fr. Glenn: Longing For Peace
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, the war with Iran today (3/8/26) at least seems to be about over. That regime doesn’t have much else left to fight with, and unless something unforeseen occurs, it’ll likely be done soon. And then the uncertain aftermath of such things.
“Why don’t they surrender?!!”, we ask, and hawks might add: “A people should know when they’re conquered.” But as Maximus replied to that statement in the movie “Gladiator” when the legions were facing a proud yet overmatched foe: “Would you? Would I?” Yet it’s tragic that soldiers continue to be sent to die in futility with no realistic hope Read More
It’s Daylight Saving Time: Spring Forward
Staff Report:
Today is Daylight Saving Time, when clocks are turned forward 1 hour.
Sunrise and sunset are about 1 hour later today than on Saturday. There is more light in the evening and less light in the morning.
Source: timeanddate.com. Read More
2026 State Republican Pre-Primary Convention Results
RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela
From the Republican Party of New Mexico:
RUIDOSO — Today, the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) held its 2026 Pre-Primary Convention in beautiful Ruidoso with approximately 700 attendees, including delegates, guests, and volunteers.
Nearly 450 delegates selected from their counties across the state voted by paper ballot for the following races:
- Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Commissioner of Public Lands and Congressional Districts 1, 2, and 3.
“This weekend’s pre-primary convention proved that we have a group of Read More
State Accepting Applications To Support New Mexico Business Incubator Certification
EDD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico business incubators have until April 2 to apply for grants of up to $150,000 through the New Mexico Incubator Certification Support (ICS) Grant program.
Administered by the Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Technology and Innovation Office, the competitive grant helps non-certified incubators meet the requirements of the New Mexico Certified Business Incubator program.
Grants are open to all sectors, not just those in tech and innovation. All grantees are required to use these funds to pursue meeting certification requirements through the State’s Read More
FBI: Mescalero Man Gets 11 Years For Abusing Minor
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Mescalero man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court records, Feb. 15, 2025, John Albert Carrillo, Jr., 36, a member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, used force to commit a sexual act with a minor victim.
Carrillo pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor. Upon his release from prison, Carrillo will be subject to 10 years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Read More
Phillip G. Sapien Appointed Part-Time United States Magistrate Judge For District Of New Mexico
Judge Phillip G. Sapien
COURT News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Friday, March 6, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico appointed Phillip G. Sapien as Part-Time United States Magistrate Judge. The position, which is for a 4-year term, is located in Farmington.
Judge Sapien obtained his B.A. from the University of New Mexico (1988) and his J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law (1991). He began his legal career at the New Mexico Public Defender’s Office in Albuquerque in 1992, where he represented several hundred clients charged with crimes ranging from petty misdemeanors Read More
New Mexico Governor Signs 33 More Bills Into Law
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the signing of 33 bills, including initiatives related to water security, environmental conservation, infrastructure, economic development, education and public safety.
The bills are listed and linked below.
Water & Environment
HB 63: NMFA Water Project Fund Projects
HB 109: Water Project Fund Changes
HB 111: Water Law Violation Maximum Penalty
HB 184: Investment Of Conservation & Legacy Funds
HB 108: Watershed District Taxes And Directors
Infrastructure