Tales Of Our Times: Each Party Depicts Voter Laws In Its Own Way … Here’s My View
Tales Of Our TimesBy JOHN BARTLIT
Los Alamos
Political rivals launch separate images of voting laws. Slogans and flyers from either party tell us the importance of stopping the election crimes their rival
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum Announces Schedule Of Lectures Through Aug. 12
Courtesy image/LAFSF
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:
For 2026, the Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum invites the public to examine issues at the interface of faith and science on Wednesdays through Aug. 12. After a light dinner at 6 p.m., presentations will begin at 6:30 p.m. to be followed by a Q & A session and table discussion at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church (TOTH) in Los Alamos.
The unique characteristics of the universe will be described by Joyce Guzik with a tie to the Creator. The Haarsmas, who presented in 2015, will follow with a Christian perspective on the multiverse. Read More
Quote Of The Day: A Leader… Is Like A Shepherd
“A leader… is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they are being directed from behind.” —Nelson Mandela Read More
Daily Postcard: Sangre De Cristo Mountains On Bed Of Fog Cradled In White Rock Pines
Daily Postcard: Sangre de Cristo Mountains on a bed of fog cradled in White Rock pines on early Saturday morning. Courtesy photo Read More
NMDOT: Roadway Rehabilitation Project On US 64/84 In Tierra Amarilla Phase 2 To Start July 8
NMDOT News:
TIERRA AMARILLA — Travelers in the Tierra Amarilla area may experience traffic delays as a roadway rehabilitation project on US 64/84 is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, July 8.
The project will span from milepost 171, just south of Brazos, to milepost 175.1, at the US 64/84 split, and is expected to take 10 days to complete, weather permitting.
The project will include the application of a micro seal solution to the roadway, followed by final striping. This structural pavement treatment will extend roadway life and improve safety for motorists.
Construction will take place 7 a.m. Read More
Los Alamos Arts Council Presents Events For July
LAAC News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is offering a full schedule of events for July. It is providing everything from educational lectures on indigenous murals to self stewardship workshops. Not to mention: summer camp. As a reminder, the public can find the most updated calendar of events here: https://www.
July Events:
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Summer camp is here! The first four weeks of camp have been amazing. LAAC’s camps are intended for rising first graders through rising sixth graders, and are offered in both the morning and the afternoon. Camps are themed
Republican Party Of New Mexico Treasurer Kimberly Skaggs Charged With Fatal Hit-And-Run Near Las Cruces
Kimberly Ann Skaggs
COURT News:
Kimberly Ann Skaggs, 54, listed at the time of her arrest on Wednesday as treasurer of the Republican Party of New Mexico, faces felony charges in a hit-and-run that took place June 22 near Las Cruces.
According to court records, Skaggs was charged in Doña Ana County Magistrate Court with leaving the scene of an accident involving great bodily harm or death and tampering with evidence. She is charged with driving the vehicle that hit bicyclist Andrew R. Brown, 40, and failing to stop or return to the scene to provide required information or reasonable assistance. Read More
FBI Offers Reward For Information On Pair Of Thieves Caught On Camera Robbing ATM In Albuquerque
Anyone with information on this pair of thieves robbing the Nusenda ATM at the Nusenda Credit Union at 7644 Jefferson St NE at approximately 10:05 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2026 is asked to call the FBI at 505.889.1300. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are asking for the public’s help to identify two men who robbed the Nusenda ATM at the Nusenda Credit Union at 7644 Jefferson St NE at approximately 10:05 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Suspect descriptions:
- 2 male subjects;
- Both wearing dark masks, ski goggles, and dark clothing: and
- The subjects ran to an adjacent
Leger Fernández, Stansbury, Vasquez Probe Federal Drug Enforcement Actions That Allowed Fentanyl On New Mexico’s Streets
U.S. HOUSE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), Melanie Stansbury (D-NM), and Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administrator Terrance Cole demanding answers about reports that federal agents and prosecutors knowingly allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to flood the streets of Albuquerque and other New Mexico communities.
The practice, known as “walking”, is an investigative tactic where law enforcement agencies, like the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), deliberately allow illicit drugs to pass through Read More
McCauley Springs Fire Update: Saturday Morning June 27
An aerial view of the McCauley Springs Fire from a recon flight on June 25. Courtesy/2026.mccauleysprings@firenet.gov
USFS News:
- A community meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m., Sunday, June 28 at a location to be determined, please monitor the McCauley Springs Facebook and Inciweb for details.
The Southwest Area Incident Management Team is utilizing both Direct and Indirect Tactics on the McCauley Springs Fire burning in the Jemez Mountains.
Firefighters utilized direct extinguishment tactics, engaging the active flame front directly on the fire’s edge to stop spread.
In addition, Read More
New Electric Rates Begin July 1 In Los Alamos County
COUNTY News:
Time of use rates and residential demand begin July 1, 2026 in Los Alamos County. Customers will see this reflected in their August bills. To see examples of the new bill layout or to learn more, visit https://ladpu.com/TOU.
Residents will automatically be enrolled in Time Of Use (TOU) and residential demand. Electric rates for TOU will be different during on-peak and off-peak hours. Residential demand will be charged once per month, at the highest hour of usage within the billing period and is independent of TOU times.
- On-peak hours: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at a rate of $0.1970 per kilowatt-hour
County: No Bear-Resistant Cart? No Problem!
A bear spotted in the dark of night sniffing around trash cans at a residence in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
No bear-resistant cart? No problem!
Residents in need of a bear-resistant cart are encouraged to submit a request to the County.
To place a request for a bear-resistant cart, click here: https://www.losalamosnm.gov/Services/Trash-and-Recycling/Residential-Trash-and-Recycling/Roll-Carts. Read More
McQuiston: Evacuation Orders & Your Homeowners Insurance … What You Need To Know
By ALLEN MCQUISTONJemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
With the McCauley Springs fire in the Santa Fe National Forest currently affecting Sierra Los Pinos, there is a lot in the news over the last day or so. Given the situation, we want to review how a standard homeowners policy typically responds to a civil authority evacuation order.
Please Note:
This guidance is meant to provide a general idea of how a common homeowners policy might respond. It does not confirm coverage. Every insurance policy is different, and to officially determine coverage, a claim must be filed and confirmed
Santa Fe National Forest Issues Temporary Area Closure For McCauley Springs Fire In The Jemez
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest has issued a temporary closure order for portions of the Jemez Ranger District due to the ongoing McCauley Springs Wildfire. The closure, effective through 8 a.m. July 11, is intended to protect public health and safety during firefighting operations.
Under Order Number 03-10-03-26-07, entry into the fire area, as well as use of roads and trails within the closure zone, is prohibited. The closure encompasses specific sections of the Jemez Ranger District as detailed in the official order and map.
Exemptions apply to individuals with a Forest Read More
Quote Of The Day: Man In The Arena
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, Read More
Daily Postcard: Red Yuccas Blooming In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Red yuccas blooming recently in a garden at the corner of Aragon and Bryce avenues in White Rock. Photo by Lisa Roberts Read More
Deb Haaland Endorses Stephanie Garcia Richard For Lieutenant Governor Of New Mexico
Deb Haaland
Democratic nominee for governor
From the Office of Deb Haaland:
ALBUQUERQUE – Deb Haaland, Democratic nominee for governor, shared the following update with State Central Committee members, along with a video message:
Dear Distinguished Democratic State Central Committee Member:
Stephanie Garcia Richard
I thank each person who put their name forward and who participated in this endorsement process of the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor. Each candidate I spoke with has a deep love and commitment to moving New Mexico forward. This was a difficult decision Read More
Albuquerque To Host 2026 Senior Softball USA Land Of Enchantment Championships At Los Altos Softball Complex
Senior Softball USA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Albuquerque welcomes athletes from across the country for the 3rd Annual Land of Enchantment Championships, hosted by Senior Softball USA, taking place through June 28 at the Los Altos Softball Complex.
The premier senior softball tournament will feature 65 teams and more than 1,300 players and spectators converging in Albuquerque for a weekend of competitive play, camaraderie and community celebration. The tournament is expected to generate more than $2 million in direct economic impact for the Albuquerque region, supporting local hotels, restaurants Read More
LA Cares Needs Substitute Workers For Food Distribution
COMMUNITY News:
If you are at least 18 years old and would like to help your community occasionally, this is for you!
LA Cares is looking for volunteers who we could call on to substitute for regular volunteers at our monthly food distribution. Family obligations, vacations and illness all lead to a possible shortage of our established volunteers who prepare food for distribution. We would like to create a list of volunteers that we can call upon if needed. To do this, we would like to share our procedures to interested community members and see which areas they are interested in helping.
We are holding Read More
Leasburg Dam State Park Gets $2.9 Million In Upgrades
New Road in Radium Springs, NM leads to Leasburg Dam State Park’s entrance. Courtesy/EMNRD
EMNRD News:
RADIUM SPRINGS — A $2.9 million capital improvement project is creating safer roads, a modernized wastewater system and long-term protection for the landscape and water at Leasburg Dam State Park in the Mesilla Valley.
These upgrades are part of an ongoing capital improvement campaign that has invested more than $200 million in facility and infrastructure upgrades at various New Mexico State Parks since 2021.
“For Radium Springs and the surrounding area, Leasburg Dam State Park Read More