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New Mexico Arts announces 2024 artist-in-residence fellows
New Mexico Arts (NMA) has announced the 2024 cycle of artist fellows. This is the second year that the NMA has offered two residential fellowships. The fellowships are made to support the work of local and national artists.
The Artist-in-Residence program provides artists with time and space to develop their creative practice, to further connect with rich cultures throughout New Mexico and to bring their artwork and experience to the public through engagement and participation.
The two artists chosen were lens-based artist as well as a multidisciplinary musical composer, Dylan Mclaughin and Marcus Xaver Chormicle, a performance artist who will work at Lincoln Historic Site in Lincoln, New Mexico, .
Chormicle will be in residence from Feb. 23, to Apr. 5. while Dylan will be in residence from Apr. 26 to June 7.
Clean car tax credit passes first committee
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s proposal for a new tax credit to help New Mexicans purchase zero-emission cars and light trucks cleared its first committee. The House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee voted 6-3 to recommend passage of House Bill 140.
The bill would create temporary income tax credit for electric vehicles as well as tax credits for homes and commercial electric vehicle chargers.
Through Jan. 1, 2026, taxpayers could claim an income tax credit of $3,000 for a new electric vehicle, $2,000 for a plug-in hybrid electric or fuel cell vehicle, $1,500 for a previously owned electric vehicle and $1,000 for a previously owned hybrid electric or fuel cell vehicle.
However, credits must be approved by the Energy, Mineral and Natural Resource Department and would then be administered by the Taxation and Revenue Department.
Governor appoints Teresa Casados to lead Children, Youth, and Families Department
Teresa Casados has been appointed by Gov. Michele Lujan Grisham to permanently lead the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD). Casados has served in CYFD as the interim secretary since April 2023.
“I am honored to serve in this position permanently. Over the past six months here, I have seen the dedication of the employees in the Department who do some of the most challenging work in the state with determination, compassion, and teamwork,” said Casados.
New Mexico outdoor adventure show
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is hosting its annual Outdoor Adventure Show. The show will include hands-on demonstrations of the latest equipment for hunting and fishing, a chance to learn/enhance your skills at the catch-and-release fishing pond, fly tying, archery, and more.
There will also be conservation organizations, outfitters, and guides on site and available to answer any questions. Admission to this event is free for licensed New Mexico Hunters/Anglers and youths ages 17 and younger. For non-licensed adults the event will cost a $3 entry fee.
The event will be held at the Manuel Lujan Building at the Fairgrounds from Feb. 16 to 18.