Tax Law Provisions Open Solar Tax Credit To New Mexicans
SANTA FE — Now that Gov. Lujan Grisham has signed omnibus tax package for 2024 into law, the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) is preparing to accept a new wave of applications for its Solar Market Development Tax Credit Program.
The 2024 tax omnibus, House Bill 252, contains provisions that make the existing solar tax credit available to more New Mexicans.
Those provisions include:
- Raising the annual cap on the total amount of credits that can be issued to $30 million per tax year.
- Ensuring that tribal members who hold property in leasehold are eligible
Los Alamos Mountain Club Wins First Place In 2024 New Mexico Swimming Winter Finale
Courtesy/Anna Zhang
Courtesy/Anna Zhang
By ANNA ZHANG
Swimming Coach
Mountain Club
Mountain Club won the First Place at the New Mexico Swimming Short Course Winter Finale and finished 6th at the New Mexico Swimming Short Course State Championship.
Our swimmers earned 254 individual medals (top 8 finish), and 15 individual high point awards in these two meets.
The 2024 New Mexico Swimming Short Course State Championship was held by the Charger Aquatics from March 7-11 at the West Mesa Aquatics Center.
Mountain Club finished 6th overall among 16 teams from New Mexico.
Here are the top 12 teams: Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court To Hear Case In Albuquerque As Part Of Educational Program
New Mexico Supreme Court News:
SANTA FE – Students will have an opportunity to watch an oral argument on a case involving a public school when the New Mexico Supreme Court convenes in Albuquerque next month for a program to help young people learn about the law and courts.
The argument on April 29 at Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) represents the fourth year for the Court’s Rule of Law Program. The Court will convene at 10 a.m. in Smith Brasher Hall. Students may attend in person or watch virtually through a live stream of the proceeding. A Spanish translation of the live stream will be available. Read More
New Mexico Delegation Welcomes $64 Million To Modernize And Improve Grid Infrastructure
New Mexico Delegation News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed $64,362,000 in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development loans to increase access to clean, affordable energy by building and improving electric infrastructure across New Mexico.
Continental Divide Electric Coop will Read More
Governor Issues Statement On Capture Of Fugitive Wanted For Killing New Mexico State Police Ofc. Justin Hare
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement today after the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office in Albuquerque apprehended Jaremy Smith, suspected of killing State Police Officer Justin Hare on Friday:
“Today’s capture and arrest of a suspect in the cold-blooded murder of State Police Ofc. Justin Hare is a major step toward justice for Ofc. Hare’s family. While it doesn’t bring Ofc. Hare back, it allows all New Mexicans to breathe a sigh of relief that a dangerous fugitive is off our streets.
“I again extend my deepest sympathies Read More
2024 New Mexico State Fair Rodeo And Concert Lineup
STATE News:
New Mexico State Fair officials have announced a star-studded concert lineup for the 2024 New Mexico State Fair.
In addition to electrifying concerts, the State Fair will also feature the heart-pounding action of the Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) Rodeo.
This year’s New Mexico State Fair rodeo-concert lineup features global country music star Brad Paisley, chart-topping superstar Jo Dee Messina, multi-platinum-selling recording artist Cole Swindell and award-winning country musician Josh Turner.
“We are thrilled to announce this year’s star-studded lineup,” General Read More
Posts From The Road: Coronado Island
Ferry: A pedestrian ferry leaves the dock on Coronado on its way across the bay to San Diego. There are two docking sites in San Diego. The Coronado Ferry Center where the ferry docks in Coronado offers a great view of downtown San Diego about two miles away. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Orange Avenue: Orange Avenue is the main street in downtown Coronado, Calif. The tree lined street is filled with shops, restaurants and galleries as well traditional downtown staples such as banks and office buildings. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Read More
New Mexico Basic Needs Consortium Joins White House ‘Challenge To End Hunger And Build Healthy Communities’
SANTA FE — The Biden Administration announced late last month that New Mexico has joined the White House’s “Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities” – a nationwide call-to-action to communities to commit to helping President Joe Biden end hunger by 2030.
Established in 2023 via funding from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s Food Initiative, the New Mexico Basic Needs Consortium brings public and tribal colleges and universities together around the issue of food and housing insecurity for college students, faculty and staff statewide.
A collaboration between all Read More
Ft. Sill Apache Tribe And New Mexico Leaders Head To D.C. March 18 To Advocate For Gila River Protections
Ft. Sill Apache Tribe News:
DEMING — Representatives from the Ft. Sill Chiricahua Warm Springs Apache Tribe are coming together in Washington, D.C. March 18 with other tribal leaders, local officials and organizations to meet with New Mexico’s Congressional Delegation, to advocate for passage of the M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act.
The Act would protect the last free-flowing rivers remaining in New Mexico – the Gila and San Francisco Rivers and tributaries.
Legislation to protect the Gila River and its tributaries has been introduced four times in the last Read More
NMFO: ‘Eddington’ Begins Filming In New Mexico
NMFO News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Film Office Director Amber Dodson announced Thursday that the feature film, “Eddington” will begin filming this month in and around Albuquerque, Santa Fe County and Truth or Consequences.
“Our film incentive programs were designed to bring big-name projects to our incredible rural communities,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “This means jobs for locals, a boost for small businesses, and a chance to showcase New Mexico’s breathtaking landscapes to the world.”
The production will employ over 300 New Mexicans—230 crew members, 59 principal actors, and Read More
New Mexico [External Sources]
- New Mexico Runners' season ends same way it started - Rio Rancho Observer
- The Murder of New Mexico State Police Officer Justin Hare - POLICE
- New Mexico Living Pet Pics Monday, March 18 - KRQE News 13
- Supreme Court rejects appeal by New Mexico official ousted from office over Jan. 6 - The Washington Post
- The New Mexico Jump$tart Coalition teaches finance from Kindergarten on - KRQE News 13
- New Mexico vs Clemson picks, predictions, odds: Who wins March Madness game? - The Arizona Republic