Juror Appreciation Week Proclaimed May 4–8
Chief Justice David K. Thomson
COURT News:
SANTA FE — Chief Justice David K. Thomson has designated Juror Appreciation Week in New Mexico as May 4-8, 2026 to honor the thousands of people who fulfill their civic obligation for jury duty.
A proclamation by the Chief Justice describes jury service as “indispensable to the judicial system.”
Nearly 45,000 New Mexicans reported to state courthouses for jury selection in 2025, and almost 8,200 of those were chosen to serve as a juror for a trial or a grand jury proceeding.
“New Mexicans play an essential role in preserving the rule of law by serving on Read More
ZYEP’s Emerging Artist Apprentices To Showcase Pueblo Weaving March 27
Courtesy/ZYEP
ZYEP News:
ZUNI — On Thursday, March 27, 10 Emerging Artist Apprentices from the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project will showcase and sell their work during a public event at Ho’n A:wan Park. The showcase is scheduled for 5–7:30 p.m., and community members are encouraged to attend and support the next generation of Pueblo weavers. Cash and credit card payments will be accepted.
The showcase wraps up a 10-week apprenticeship focused on Pueblo weaving, made possible with support from the Bezos Family Foundation and First Nations Development Institute. The students, ages 15 to 24, Read More
Reps. Vasquez, Davids Stand With Ranchers, Urge Reversal Of Plan To Increase Argentinian Beef Imports
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On March 23, 2026, U.S. Reps. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) sent a letter demanding the Administration reverse its Argentinian beef import policy, condemning it for putting large foreign corporations over American ranchers and consumers. The Administration’s plan to import Argentinian beef has received bipartisan backlash due to its failure to lower costs for consumers and the harm it inflicts on American ranchers, who have already been facing headwinds from the New World Screwworm, severe drought, tariffs, wildfire Read More
Los Alamos High School Senior Stetson Trujillo Signs National Letter Of Intent To Rodeo For NMSU
From left, NMSU Head Coach Brice Baggarly, LAHS Senior Stetson Trujillo and NMSU Assistant Coach Tate Harmon on National Signing Day, in which Trujillo signs his intent to join the New Mexico State University rodeo team this fall. Courtesy/NMSU
NMSU News:
Los Alamos High School senior and Abiqui resident Stetson Trujillo, has signed a National Letter of Intent to join the New Mexico State University rodeo team this fall. Family, friends, and coaches recently gathered to celebrate his achievement.
Trujillo, 18, has competed in NMHSRA, 4-H, and NMRA rodeo, earning top finishes in steer wrestling, Read More
Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble Presents ‘Music Above And Beyond For Spring’ May 9 & 10
SFWE News:
The Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble’s 45th season treats audiences to “Music Above and Beyond” that will inspire and uplift your hearts and minds. This Mother’s Day weekend, join Music Director Linda Raney, the Ensemble’s 16 singers, trumpeter Jan McDonald and pianist Bill Epstein for an elevating and heartwarming musical experience.
The selections for their spring concerts include pieces written in a variety of musical eras, from Francesca Caccini’s “O vive rose,” composed in the 1600s, to the performances’ highlight, the world premiere of this year’s thrilling new commission, Read More
New Mexico Invests Up To $8M To Train 398 Workers
Ideum, Inc. has been based in Corrales for two decades. Pictured above: Ideum interactive projection display at Valles Caldera. Courtesy/NMEDD
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Job Training Incentive Program approved funding for 18 companies to hire, train and upskill 398 workers in the first quarter of 2026.
These awards support key growth industries, including intelligent manufacturing, aerospace, value-added agriculture, green energy, and film and media.
“Companies choose New Mexico because we have invested in our workforce from cradle to Read More
Northern New Mexico College Supports Students All The Way, From High School Equivalency To Degrees
Matt Baldonado
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Matt Baldonado’s educational path has not been an easy one. When he dropped out of high school he was told he would never amount to anything.
“I had the mentality that I wasn’t as smart as other kids,” Baldonado said.
With the help of Northern New Mexico College’s High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), Baldonado has not only earned his high school equivalency diploma and plumbing and pipefitting certificates, he has gained confidence in his ability to master the skills he needs to achieve his dreams. He now works Read More
Registration Open For SFWAF’s Annual Symposium: Democracy In Danger
Liberty Bell. Courtesy photo
SFWAF News:
The Santa Fe World Affairs Forum with co-sponsorship from the Santa Fe Community College is pleased to announce that registration is now open for its 2026 symposium “Democracy in Danger” to be held Thursday April 30 and Friday May 1, in the college’s Lecture Hall (rm 216).
This two-day annual event will focus on the elements, values of and dangers to democratic governance in the US and abroad. We will begin by exploring democracy from its origins in ancient Greece and Rome then turn in more depth to an exploration of contemporary democracies. We will include Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: March 23, 2026
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The State Game and Fish Department was stocking trout all across the state last week. The Winter Stocking Program in Southern New Mexico is still being done and more locations in Northern New Mexico are being stocked now. The Winter Stocking will end in March.
The Department stocked a total of 46,321 rainbow trout weighing 21,373 pounds. That’s over 10 tons of trout.
The weather has been unseasonably warm in Northern New Mexico this year. Fruit trees are blooming early and may get hit with frost.
Winter is loosening its grip, Read More
Step Into The Spotlight: Queens Court Competition May 16
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Recreation Division invites young women from across Northern New Mexico to participate in the Northern New Mexico Fair & Rodeo Queens Court Competition from 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026.
This annual event celebrates confidence, horsemanship, and public speaking, offering participants ages 6 to 25 the opportunity to showcase their skills, gain valuable experience, and represent their communities.
Contestants will compete in several areas, including horsemanship, an interview and personality assessment, a written test, and public Read More
Art In Public Places Board To Meet March 26
COUNTY News:Luján, Heinrich Applaud Senate Passage Of Resolution Celebrating Leadership And Legacy Of Native Women
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statements after the U.S. Senate unanimously passed their bipartisan resolution recognizing the leadership, resilience, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women. Passed during Women’s History Month, their resolution honors Native women who have shaped communities across the nation through their contributions in public service, education, culture, business, Read More
New Mexico High School Students Can Earn Paycheck This Summer Through Statewide Program
PED News:
SANTA FE — Applications are now open for the 2026 New Mexico Summer Enrichment Internship Program (SEIP), offering high school students the opportunity to earn a paycheck this summer while gaining real-world work experience.
Through this state-supported Public Education Department (PED) program, students complete eight-week paid internships with local employers, working 20 hours per week while receiving professional skills training and dedicated program support. There is no cost for students or employers to participate. The priority application deadline is March 31. Read More
Youth Mountain Bike Programs Open In Los Alamos
NICA Discovery News:
Got a kid who loves riding bikes—or is ready to try trails for the first time? NICA Discovery youth mountain biking programs are back in Los Alamos this spring, offering a fun, confidence-building way for kids ages 7–11 to get outside, learn new skills, and ride with friends.
The “New Friends” program is ideal for children who can balance and pedal a bike but are new to off-road riding. Through games and group activities, riders develop foundational bike-handling skills, physical stamina, and confidence in a supportive, team-oriented environment. “New Friends”
Samizdat Bookstore To Host Poetry Reading April 9
Reminder: No Kings 3.0 Rally Is Saturday At Ashley Pond
Scene from last year’s No Kings protest event at Ashley Pond Park, which drew more than 450 participants. Photo by Bill Mead
From Los Alamos Indivisible:
Los Alamos Indivisible invites all concerned members of our community and our neighbors to join us—and millions of others across the country—for the third No Kings Day of Peaceful Action on Saturday, March 28: a day dedicated to nonviolent protest, unity, and community solidarity.
The local gathering will take place from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Los Alamos at Ashley Pond Park, featuring local speakers and live music.
Speakers include:
- Abel
Dannemann: Republicans For Fair elections?
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2026 by Merilee Dannemann
President Trump is talking publicly about his plans to undermine the 2026 midterm election. I’m relieved. Why relieved? Because now that he is talking about it openly, we are also starting to hear about what’s being done, mostly by the states, to counteract those plans.
Trump demonstrated on Jan. 6, 2021, that he does not accept the results of any election he does not win. We know what he did then. Now he has nobody in his inner circle to restrain him and new loyalists who don’t care about the Constitution and apparently will do whatever Read More
Daily Postcard: Tree Blooms Overnight In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A tree that bloomed overnight is viewed Sunday in Piñon Trails in White Rock. VaLynn Purvis
Another view of the tree that bloomed overnight is viewed Sunday in Piñon Trails in White Rock. VaLynn Purvis Read More
Patti LaBelle To Perform At Route 66 Casino Hotel June 12
MUSIC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Route 66 Casino Hotel has announced that the incomparable Patti LaBelle, the “Godmother of Soul”, will grace the stage at the award‑winning Legends Theater at 8 p.m., Friday, June 12.
With a career spanning more than six decades, LaBelle’s iconic voice, electrifying stage presence, and timeless hits promise an unforgettable evening of music and inspiration.
A Grammy® Award winner, New York Times bestselling author, and cultural icon, Patti LaBelle has captivated audiences across generations with classics like “Lady Marmalade,” “If You Only Knew,” “New Attitude,” Read More
Family YMCA To Host Easter Step Class Fundraiser April 5 For Los Alamos High School Senior Appreciation Night
FAMILY YMCA News:
The Family YMCA is inviting the community to celebrate Easter morning with movement and purpose at a special Easter Step Class Fundraiser at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, April 5 in the Main YMCA Gymnasium.
While the YMCA facility will be closed for regular programming that day, the Easter Step Class offers community members ages 13 and older a fun opportunity to stay active while supporting a meaningful local tradition.
All donations from the class will directly benefit Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) for the seniors of Los Alamos High School.
Senior Appreciation Night is a long-standing