Senator Leo Jaramillo

Happening this weekend! 🖼️ 🎨 ❤️

Thank you to the United Way of Northern New Mexico for asking me to serve as the 2023 campaign kickoff guest speaker. This years theme is “The Power of You!” United Way of Northern New Mexico provides critical funding to organizations who are committed to serving our most vulnerable in our communities in Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties. It is the Power of donors, nonprofit organizations, committed Board members and people living in our communities that truly remind us that we are valuable, we are loved, and we are enough!

The Boys and Girls Club of Generational Empowerment have partnered with NBA and New Mexico Lobo Legend Kenny Thomas on a Golf Tournament on September 18, 2023. All proceeds raised will go directly to supporting the Boys and Girls Clubs of Generational Empowerment and their after school and all day summer programs in La Puebla, Santa Cruz and the Espanola Valley. The Clubs serve over 1,000 children a year. Leading up to the tournament was a comedy show last night with Veteran Comedian/Actor Steven Michael Quezada who played Gomez on the Emmy winning TV series Breaking Bad.

I had a fun time cheering on the Lobos at the UNM vs. NMSU Rio Grand Rivalry Football Game with great friends and legislative colleagues. Fun Fact: The rivalry began in 1894 and is still going strong 129 years later.

I’m proudly carrying on the New Mexican tradition of peeling, packing, and freezing green chile for the coming months. Thank you Don Bustos of Santa Cruz Farm & Greenhouses for the hot and very flavorful green chile!

Fun Fact: On March 23, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed a bill establishing the “smell of roasting chiles” as the official state aroma. It's the first such designation by any state.

As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, we reflect on the contributions made by our Hispanic community through leadership, commitment, and most importantly perseverance. This month we celebrate our diverse traditions and stories. ¡Que viva nuestra herencia!

LOWRIDER MUSEM: Thank you to Rio Arriba County Economic Development Director, Christine Bustos for hosting a Lowrider Museum update meeting. We continue to move forward with the plan to open the museum at the Empowerment Center on the west side of the beautiful Espanola Valley. The museum will shower case cars on a rotational basis, share the history of lowriding in northern New Mexico, provide demonstrations, and house interactive displays. More to come….

Good Morning from the beautiful Santa Clara Pueblo! 🌈

The Senate Rules Committee held hearings on over 30 confirmations on Thursday and Friday in Albuquerque. This ambitious agenda allowed the Committee to vet individuals serving the public in diverse roles throughout the state on various boards and commissions. Thank you to all of the conferees for their willingness to serve our great state!

Carson National Forest fire crews and local fire departments are taking suppression actions on the 100-acre El Valle Fire on Carson National Forest. It is located in the vicinity of El Valle and Las Trampas, NM.

The Taos County Sheriff’s Department has called for the following evacuations, using the Ready, Set, Go! system (List updated at 4:38 p.m.):

Go: El Valle, Las Trampas
Set: Upper Ojitos, Ojo Sarco, Chamisal and Llano San Juan
Evacuation centers are located at (added 5 p.m.):

Truchas Services Center
60 County Road 75
Truchas, NM 87578

Peñasco Community Center,
14136 NM-75
Peñasco, NM 87553

This is an emerging incident and residents and visitors are urged to continue to follow developments and adhere to emergency personnel instructions.

Other closures include Highway 76 between Truchas, NM, and the intersection with Highway 75 in Peñasco, NM. The Santa Barbara Campground is also closed.

The fire is burning in timber with a rapid rate of spread. Aircraft and more ground crews are on order.

Smoke from the fire was first reported at 12:49 p.m.

Thank you Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández for hosting a community conversation in Dixion. It was great to catch up with constituents and to hear their concerns on topics ranging from veterans services, the environment and the need for infrastructure improvements. I look forward to working with you on finding solutions to identified problems.

Rest in peace Governor Bill Richardson, your light will missed in this world. My sincere condolences to the Governor’s family and friends, I’m sending prayers of comfort your way. 🙏🏽

Once in a blue moon….

This is a picture of the “Super Blue Moon” over the Española Valley. This is the biggest and brightest full moon of the year and it won’t happen again for almost 14 years! Share your Blue Moon pictures in the comments.

Happy 60th birthday Saints and Sinners! 🎂 🍻 🎈

Iconic Española package store and bar marks 60 years of serving saints — and otherwise Saints and Sinners marks its birthday with old friends and a new website.

Los Alamos High School alumnus Chase Ealey won her second consecutive gold medal at the World Track & Field championships, topping the international field with a throw of 20.43 meters (67 feet, 0½ inches). Congratulations Chase! 🥇👏🏽

New Mexico's Chase Ealey repeats as shot put world champion Congrats!

Congratulations to Governor Bill Richardson for being nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to free hostages and political prisoners around the world.

Former UN Ambassador Richardson nominated for Nobel Peace Prize Bill Richardson, the Democrat who parlayed a political career into a unique role as a global crisis negotiator, has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to free hostages and polit…

I had a great evening with Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Secretary Deb Haaland, my legislative colleagues, and other leaders from around New Mexican for a conversation and a movie (Barbie). We discussed women’s struggles, female empowerment, leadership, resilience, and so much more! We ended the evening by watching the new Barbie movie which has a storyline of resilience and strength. Thanks for the invitation Governor!

Congratulations to Santa Clara Pueblo Potter, Jennifer Tafoya for winning the Best of Show award at the 101st Santa Fe Indian Market.

Jennifer’s winning piece, chosen by over 60 judges with varied expertise, is a small black pot etched with realistic dinosaurs running through a natural landscape. Start to finish, she worked on the pot for about a month, including 50 to 100 hours of meticulously etching the design.

Santa Clara Pueblo potter 'caught by surprise' with Best of Show win Winning piece, chosen by over 60 judges, is a small black pot etched with realistic dinosaurs running through a natural landscape.

A BIG thank you to the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County for inviting me to walk with you in the Los Alamos Rodeo parade! I had a great time meeting new people and catching up with family and friends who came out to celebrate!

Today we celebrate the feast day of Santa Clara, the patron saint of the Santa Clara Pueblo. Happy feast day to my friends on the Pueblo, blessings to you and your loved ones.

🥳 Happy Birthday Hip Hop! On August 11, 1973, hip hop was born at a house party in the Bronx. 50 years later, I had a blast in Santa Fe with family and friends listening, singing, and dancing to local artists as well as Hip Hop legends, The Pharcyde! Shout out to Raashan Ahmad for bringing Northern New Mexico together for one awesome birthday bash! 🎤 🎶 ❤️

Join me tomorrow at 10 am for the Los Alamos Rodeo Parade! This hometown parade is a highlight of Los Alamos County's Fair and Rodeo weekend. The parade brings locals and visitors to downtown Los Alamos (Central Ave.) to celebrate the western roots of the community. I hope to see you there!

I took a peaceful Sunday drive through Rio Arriba County and visited with some awesome constituents along the way. I truly believe that I represent the most be beautiful Senate district in New Mexico!

I was honored to serve as a guest speaker at the New Mexico Professional Fire Fighters Association (NMPFFA) annual conference. I took the opportunity to not only give an update but to also thank firefighters for all that they do as servitude leaders across New Mexico.

I joined the New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women and the Northern New Mexico College Small Business Development Center at a listening and learning tour in Española. Woman from around Northern New Mexico had the opportunity to meet other local woman who are business owners and learned how so start their own business. The successful event focused on empowering woman to start their own business, finding their passion and transforming communities.

Buenos Dias, Sengi Thamuu, Good Morning from majestic New Mexico Senate District 5, Los Alamos! 🌈 ❤️

Thank you to Roger Montoya and Moving Arts Española for bringing youth voices together with legislators at a roundtable event focused on policy solutions for navigating societal barriers to success. Participating youth recently completed a seven week Career Technical Education program in partnership with Future Focused Education and the National Latino Behavioral Health Associations’ Connecting our Voices career pathways network. The youth leaders talked about the need of breaking the stigma of mental health, training their peers in mental health first aid, the need of therapists in schools, art programs to help decrease social anxiety, school based health centers, and the importance of internships to help build self-esteem.

I look forward to continuing my working relationship with the youth leaders and my legislative colleagues.

COUNTY FAIR: I had a great time at the 69th annual Rio Arriba County Fair riding a mechanical bull, chatting with participants, catching-up up with old friends and meeting new ones. I’m so proud of all the participants and the hard work they put into raising their animals, working on art projects, preparing for events in the arena, and baking some delicious goodies. Congratulations to the Rio Arriba County Fair Association for a very successful event and thank you to Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández for joining us!

The New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women is hosting a Listening & Learning Tour from 12:00 – 1:30 pm, Aug. 4, 2023, at the Northern New Mexico College Event Center. Meet local business owners and learn about starting your own business. The event includes FREE lunch & childcare (ages 5 and up). No reservations needed. Learn more at https://nmcsw.org/. I hope to see you there!

Congratulations to our athletes, they’re bring home the GOLD!

Team New Mexico wins gold at the Indigenous Games NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The 2023 Indigenous Games wrapped up on Saturday in Nova Scotia, Canada. Team New Mexico represented the Land of Enchantment well, as they received the highest medal count …