Ricky Serna Sworn In As New Mexico Deputy State Treasurer
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver administers the oath of office to New Mexico Deputy State Treasurer Ricky Serna as his Aunt Liddie Martinez holds the Bible during the ceremony Monday morning at the State Treasurer’s Office in Santa Fe. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
State Treasurer’s Office Communications Director Bushra Elfarissi takes a photo of, from left, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya, Deputy State Treasurer Ricky Serna and his Aunt Liddie Martinez during Serna’s swearing in ceremony Monday morning Read More
State Brings Public Wi-Fi To 12 Historic Sites And Museums
CONNECT NM News:
SANTA FE — Visitors to 12 of New Mexico’s historic sites and museums will have free public Wi-Fi access after the state’s broadband office awarded the Department of Cultural Affairs a $460,000 grant to establish connectivity at sites ranging from the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque to the Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner.
The award comes from the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) through its Community Connect Grant Program, which funds public Wi-Fi expansion in communities across New Mexico. The Department of Cultural Affairs Read More
Nuclear Museum To Host 29th Annual Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Festival May 2
NMNSH News:
Join the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History for a day of fun celebrating the culture and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Hosted at the Nuclear Museum with activities from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, May 2, the annual Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Festival will allow guests to explore the museum and enjoy cultural performances, music, exquisite Japanese floral arrangements, and intricate Chinese art.
The event is hosted in partnership with the Sandia National Laboratories Asian Leadership Outreach Committee.
“We are delighted Read More
Meow Wolf Names Matthew Henick As CEO
Matthew Henick, CEO Meow Wolf
MEOW WOLF News:
SANTA FE — Meow Wolf, the immersive entertainment company that transforms art, storytelling, and technology into world-bending experiences, today announced that Matthew Henick has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective April 27, 2026. The announcement comes at a defining moment for the company: Meow Wolf is preparing to open its highly anticipated Los Angeles exhibition late this year, its largest and most ambitious yet, as well as a future New York City exhibition slated for late 2027.
“Matthew brings a remarkable combination Read More
TAU Systems, LBNL Achieve Breakthrough In Laser-Powered Accelerator Operation
Stephen Milton checking operation of the Hundred-Terawatt Undulator system. Courtesy photo
Sam Barber and Finn Kohrell working in the BELLA facility. Courtesy photo
SCIENCE News:
CARLSBAD, CA —TAU Systems, a pioneer in compact particle accelerator technology, today announced a major scientific milestone: the first-ever demonstration of reliable, continuous operation of a laser-powered accelerator (LPA)-driven free-electron laser (FEL) sustained over more than eight hours without operator intervention. The achievement, published in a new research paper, marks a pivotal step Read More
New Documents Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room
LANL News:
The following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electronic Reading Room.
The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
- Fee Assessment Technical Area 63 Transuranic Waste Facility Soil Vapor Monitoring System Report, Calendar Year 2026, Quarter 1 Los Alamos National Laboratory EPA ID#NM0890010515 HWB-LANL-26-010
- Review Technical Area 63 Transuranic Waste Facility Soil Vapor Monitoring System Report, Calendar Year 2025, Quarter 4 Los Alamos National Laboratory EPA ID#NM0890010515
Rojas Top Predictor In First Pace Race Of Season
Courtesy photo
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ACRR News:
Aurea Rojas was the best predictor in the first pace race opening the 52nd season held on the Canyon Rim Trail. She was 4 seconds off her predicted time. Other accurate predictors were: Felix Candia recording a 6 second difference; 4-year-old Robin Bujack at 8 seconds off; Edith Acosta coming in at 27 seconds off; and tied at 29 seconds was Roxana Bujack who also was the first finisher in the 2-mile distance at 22:03 and Lynn Bjorklund the best 3-mile female finisher with a time of 24:16.
On the 1-mile course 7-year-old Ivana Velechovsky was the top finisher Read More
Big News: Los Amigos Receives Trails+ Grant
LAVC News:
Los Amigos de Valles Caldera is proud to announce they have been awarded a Trails+ Grant for $46,000 from the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division to support trail signage improvements at Valles Caldera National Preserve, located in Sandoval County. Los Amigos are grateful to the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division for their support.
This funding will allow us to work in partnership with VCNP over the next two years to enhance the visitor experience while protecting the natural beauty of the preserve. Funds raised in our 2:1 match campaign for trail signage in December, 2025 Read More
Pets Of The Week: Willow And Ava
Willow is a tiny tabby adventurer wearing built-in mittens. With her extra-toed, polydactyl paws, every step is a soft, clumsy little march, every pounce a perfectly imperfect masterpiece. This tiny tot is discovering the world one mittened misstep at a time—then curling up like she’s worked a full day’s shift being adorable.
Sweet, snuggly, and impossibly charming, Willow is ready to wrap those special little paws around your heart and call it home!
Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, at 108 Hamm Parkway in Española. Visit www.espanolahumane.org
New Mexico Judiciary Develops Interdisciplinary Educational Program For Judges
SANTA FE — Judges can explore the law and its origins in more depth through a new judicial educational program that brings together three leading research and academic institutions.
The program, called “To the Roots,” was developed by New Mexico’s Court Education Institute and Chief Justice David K. Thomson.
“This is an advanced program for judges that blends scientific methods from Los Alamos National Laboratory, seminar-based studies at St. John’s College, Read More
‘Weaving A Musical Tapestry’ With Coro de Cámara & Guests
Cindy Little, guest pianist (left); Madeline Thibodeaux, Director, Los Alamos Children’s Chorus; Nylea Butler-Moore, Coro Artistic Director. Courtesy photo
CORO DE CAMARA News:
When you think of a choral music performance, weaving may not come to mind. But in Coro de Cámara’s “Weaving a Musical Tapestry” concerts, the musicians weave voices, instruments, narration, and music threads into a vibrant, colorful tapestry of sound. Guest pianist Cindy Little, and the Los Alamos Children’s Chorus under the direction of Madeline Thibodeaux, add to the tapestry’s striking pattern. Two 4 p.m. Read More
NM Delegation Statement On Trump Administration Reversing Pecos Watershed Protections
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Co-Chair of the U.S. Senate Stewardship Caucus, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.), released the following statement in response to the Trump administration cancelling a withdrawal application that would protect the Upper Pecos Watershed from new mining operations.
“The Trump administration’s move to roll back protections Read More
Jemez Valley High School Marks Six Months Of Success With Wellness Room
Comfortable seating areas in the Wellness Room at Jemez Valley High School gives students a place to step away from class, reset, and refocus during the school day. Courtesy/Jemez Valley Public Schools.
Wall art, tables, and seating create space for reflection in the Wellness Room at Jemez Valley High School, which is designed to support student self-regulation and stress management during the school day. Courtesy/Jemez Valley Public Schools.
JVHS News:
Six months after opening in October, Jemez Valley High School is marking early success with its Wellness Room, which has provided more Read More
Panel Discussion Explores Heritage Arts And Belonging In Northern New Mexico April 26
MIFA News:
Join the Museum of International Folk Art for a panel discussion presented in conjunction with the exhibition Appearances Deceive: Embroideries by Policarpio Valencia, 2-4 p.m., Sunday, April 26. The program brings together scholars and cultural practitioners to explore themes of belonging, identity, and the enduring traditions of heritage arts in northern New Mexico.
Levi Romero is a former New Mexico Poet Laureate and former professor in the Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies at the University of New Mexico. Juanita Lavadie is a weaver, colchera, scholar, and native Read More
PEEC: BioBlitz For Global City Nature Challenge April 25
Craig Martin leads a group on a plant walk. Photo by A. Hannah
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites community members of all ages to take part in a BioBlitz at the Los Alamos Nature Center from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 25.
This free event is part of the worldwide City Nature Challenge, a friendly competition that encourages people across the globe to document local biodiversity and contribute to real scientific research.
Participants will explore the trails and habitats around the Los Alamos Nature Center, Kinnikinnick Park, and Acid Canyon while working Read More
Memorial Services For Dr. Ron Jones At Guaje Pines Cemetery April 11
COMMUNITY News:
Graveside services for Dr. Ron Jones of Los Alamos will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 11, at Guaje Pines Cemetery, 333 Range Road.
Family and friends are invited.
Church services in honor of Dr. Jones will be held at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 715 Diamond Drive. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice. Read More
U.S. And Mexico Collaborate On Historic Transfer Of Mexican Wolves To Durango, Mexico
Two family groups consisting of four wolves each were transported from the U.S. to Durango, Mexico in March 2026. Courtesy/New Mexico Department of Wildlife
New Mexico Department of Wildlife News:
SANTA FE — The Mexican wolf has returned to the wild in the state of Durango, Mexico, marking a historic effort nearly 50 years in the making.
Thanks to extensive collaboration between state, federal and Mexican agencies and other partners, two family groups consisting of four wolves each were transported from the U.S. to Durango in March 2026.
Additionally, an adult female Mexican wolf from the Read More
LWV Lunch With A Leader To Feature Marcela Diaz April 16
Marcela Diaz
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) will host its monthly event, Lunch with a Leader, for the community from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 16, at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall on Sage Loop.
The speaker will be Marcela Diaz, founding executive director of Somos Un Pueblo Unido, a statewide immigrant-based organization that works to promote racial and worker justice.
Following the presentation, LWV members will meet privately for their annual meeting.
Diaz will focus her presentation on the last legislative session with an update on immigration legislation Read More
Daily Postcard: Rainbow Lands On Buckman Mesa
Daily Postcard: A rainbow lands on Buckman Mesa Tuesday, viewed from Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Laurel Roberts Read More
Santa Fe Children’s Museum Selected For STEM Education Partnership With Cummins Inc.
SFCM News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Children’s Museum (SFCM) has announced its selection as one of 20 children’s museums to participate in a STEM education initiative funded by Cummins Inc. and administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM).
Through this partnership, Santa Fe Children’s Museum will receive $10,000 to develop and deliver innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programming (STEM) designed to inspire the next generation of problem-solvers and innovators in Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico.
This initiative supports Cummins READY™, Read More