Sunday Forum: Compassionate Care For Animals With Speaker Kate Baldwin Of Española Humane
COMMUNITY News:
The public is invited to attend the Second Sunday Forum at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 North Sage St. The Second Sunday Forum program endeavors to educate the public about issues that affect the community and to provide opportunities for exploration.
The Forum starts at 12 p.m., Sunday, May 10.
The speaker is Kate Baldwin, Executive Director of Española Humane. Española Humane is working to build a more compassionate community by caring for both animals and the people who love them. Grounded in the values of empathy and collaboration, the talk will explore how expanded Read More
University Of New Mexico Receives Largest Gift In Its History
UNM received the largest philanthropic gift from an individual or couple in its 135-year history. Courtesy/UCAM
UNM New:
The University of New Mexico has received the largest philanthropic gift from an individual or couple in its 135-year history. A $30 million commitment from Gail and Jim Ellis will transform the University’s business school, expand access and opportunity for students, and strengthen New Mexico’s economic future for generations to come.
In recognition of the gift, the Anderson School of Management—which has shaped the business education of New Mexico students since Read More
McQuiston: Protecting Homes From NM Spring Winds
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Spring in New Mexico often brings beautiful weather, warmer afternoons, and unfortunately, some of the strongest winds of the year. In places like Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and across northern New Mexico, gusty conditions can arrive quickly and create unexpected damage to homes and property.
Many homeowners think of hail, fire, or snow as major risks, but spring winds can quietly cause expensive problems that are easy to overlook until something breaks, leaks, or blows away.
Here are a few smart ways homeowners Read More
NMDOT With Federal Highway Administration Is Conducting Alignment Study Of NM 4 With Public Meeting May 13
- Improve safety for all roadway users;
- Enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion during peak travel times;
- Increase accessibility for all users;
- Upgrade pavement conditions; and
- Improve drainage and stormwater management.
SF Airport Expansion Brings Los Alamos Closer To World
Fly Santa Fe News:
The Santa Fe Regional Airport recently reached a major milestone in its multi-year modernization plan. With Phase I of the terminal expansion complete, the airport now offers a modern alternative to the 200-mile round trip to the Albuquerque Sunport.
For the scientists, engineers, and professionals at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)—for whom time is a valuable commodity—a closer commercial hub means more efficient travel, while facilitating the high-level collaboration and federal oversight essential to the county’s national mission.
Beyond its professional Read More
LAAC To Host Spring Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday
LAAC News:
The Arts & Crafts Fair is back this weekend and the community is invited to join the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) and more than 100 vendors from all over the region, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Fuller Lodge. Pick up a gift for mothers, beat the rush for graduation gifts, or just come out to support independent artisans.
LAAC is welcoming new artists alongside old favorites, ranging in medium from food to jewelry to woodworking.
If shoppers don’t see what they need at the fair, the gallery shop will also be open this week: noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, open only by appointment on Thursday,
New Mexico Supreme Court Rules On Legal Test For Calculating Credit For Presentence Confinement
COURT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a decades-old legal test for determining whether a defendant serving a sentence in one case should receive a presentence confinement credit in another related case.
In a unanimous opinion written by Chief Justice Julie J. Vargas, the Court concluded that Hezekiah Eaker was entitled to a one-day credit against his sentence for a child sex crime rather than 881 days as he argued he should have received.
Parole officers found child sexual abuse material on Eakers phone in March 2019. He was taken into custody for parole Read More
Law Enforcement Torch Run 2026 Merchandise Available
LAPD News:
The 2026 Special Olympics Torch Run will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Participants will be running from the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) to Buffalo Thunder in support of Special Olympics New Mexico.
To help support the 2026 Special Olympics Torch Run by purchasing a Torch Run shirt or hat, or make a donation, please contact LAPD Det. Cindy Garcia at 505.709.5781. Read More
NHCC Employees Win Hard-Fought Union Rights
CWA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Long misclassified as “temporary” workers at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) will be allowed to join CWA Local 7076, with the same benefits and legal protections as other State employees.
Last year, after being denied sick leave and paid time off, workers at the NHCC unionized with Local 7076. Tuesday, May 5, the Public Employee Labor Relations Board (PELRB) ruled unanimously that the State must recognize their Union rights.
“The NHCC runs on the backs of these workers and the State has been illegally denying them benefits like healthcare, retirement, Read More
Family YMCA To Host Senior Appreciation Night May 23
LAHS seniors are invited to celebrate a night dedicated just for them at this year’s Senior Appreciation Night, taking place at 6 p.m., May 23, starting at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA Operations Director George Marsden. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
Los Alamos High School seniors are invited to celebrate a night dedicated just for them at this year’s Senior Appreciation Night, taking place at 6 p.m., May 23, starting at Fuller Lodge.
This special event is designed to honor graduating seniors with an evening full of fun, community, and celebration. Attendees can enjoy activities throughout Read More
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Early Evening View Of Former Velarde Post Office
An early evening view on May 2 of the building that served as the Velarde Post Office for many years. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Utilities Department Announces Several Job Openings
DPU News:
Hey job seekers, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has openings:
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- Water & Energy Conservation Coordinator;
- Electrical Engineering Manager;
- Engineering Associate;
- Senior Engineer; and
- Gas, Water, & Sewer Trainee/Apprentice.
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For details, visit https://ladpu.com/jobs. Read More
Community Invited To David & Steve’s Campaign Party May 14
From David Izraelevitz:
Early voting has started this past Tuesday, and as the campaign season kicks into high gear, I am inviting you to a campaign picnic Steve Lynne and I are co-hosting. Steve is running for Los Alamos County Council, and I am proud to endorse him.
And, if you have received an invitation from both of us, then it is more of a reason to attend!
Here are the details:
- David and Steve’s Campaign Party and Benefit for LA Cares
- Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse Lodge
- Thursday, May 14, 2026
- 5:30–7 p.m.
We will have some good food and give everyone the opportunity to visit with us. We look forward to Read More
Infectious Disease MDF: ‘Hantavirus Is Not The Next COVID—But It Is A Warning’
Tyler B. Evans, MD, MS, MPH, DTM&H, FIDSA
MEDICAL News:
The hantavirus outbreak aboard the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has triggered alarming headlines and understandable anxiety. But according to Dr. Tyler Evans, infectious disease specialist, CEO of Wellness Equity Alliance, and former Chief Medical Officer for New York City’s COVID-19 response, hantavirus is most likely not the next pandemic, but it does expose how fragile and improvised global outbreak preparedness still is.
Dr. Evans says the Hondius outbreak should be understood as a stress test, not a panic event. Read More
Corrales Garden Tour 2026: Sustainable Growing In The Desert Southwest
COMMUNITY News:
CORRALES — The Corrales Garden Tour will be from 9 a.m.–3 p.m., May 16 and will feature five properties that offer helpful approaches to sustainable growing in the New Mexico challenging environment. Information on the various aspects of sustainable gardening at each property is provided by Sandoval Extension Master Gardeners serving as docents, and experts in sustainable growing will be on hand to give talks and answer questions. Each tour-goer will receive a color booklet containing helpful articles about sustainability as well as property descriptions.
Tour-goers Read More
Op-Ed: When Democracy Stops Talking, New Mexico’s Quiet Failure
PATRICIO M. SERNA
Former Chief Justice, Retired
New Mexico Supreme Court
Democracy does not fail all at once. It erodes quietly, not with the crash of broken laws, but with the silence of unasked questions. In New Mexico, one of the most troubling signs of that erosion is the growing normalization of elections without meaningful public debates.
Debates are not political theater. They are a civic obligation. They are the one moment in an election cycle where candidates are required to defend their ideas in real time, before the people who grant them power. When debates disappear, democracy Read More
LAHS Girls Golf Heads Back To State For 2nd Straight Year; Ella Trujillo Makes 3rd Trip
The 2026 LAHS Girls Golf Team, headed to the New Mexico Class 4A State Championship May 11 and 12. Pictured left to right: Hailee Sarellano, Ella Trujillo, Sophia Saunders, Felicity Trujillo, Fiona Smith. Courtesy Photo
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Girls Golf Team has qualified for the New Mexico Class 4A State Championship for the second straight year. The Hilltoppers will tee off May 11 and 12, 2026, at the New Mexico Tech Golf Course in Socorro, NM, ranked 7th in the state and seeded 8th.
The 2026 squad heads to State with two regular-season tournament wins in hand and a deeper, Read More
Hacienda Home Center Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Espanola Location May 9
BUSINESS News:
Hacienda Home Center Celebrates the Grand Reopening of Its Espanola Location Hacienda Home Center invites the community to celebrate the grand reopening of its Espanola location with a two-day event featuring special promotions, vendor demonstrations, prize drawings, and a live radio broadcast. Founded in 1975 in Espanola, New Mexico by the Sanchez brothers, the locally owned business has grown into a trusted resource for hardware, building materials, and contractor supplies, serving Northern New Mexico for more than 50 years while maintaining a strong commitment to Read More
Barranca Mesa Elementary Bobcat Bonanza May 15
COMMUNITY News:
It’s that time of year again for our annual event, The Bobcat Bonanza! This is a fun event for the whole family. It’s not only for Barranca Elementary students, but also for the whole community of Los Alamos.
There will be bounce houses, a dunk tank, a cake walk, and food- including cotton candy. A $25.00 wristband gets kids full access to ALL games and bouncy houses (food sold separately). Buy your tickets for games and food ahead of time or at the door.
Click here for more information and to buy tickets: https://www.barrancapto.org/bobcatbonanza
Link to volunteer: Read More