SFCC To Host ‘Wellness Wednesday: One Brain, One Day’ On Campus March 18
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will host “Wellness Wednesday 3.18: One Brain, One Day” – a special brain health and brain injury awareness event, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 18 in the Jemez Rooms on campus at 6400 Richards Ave.
The event will bring together community partners, health advocates and residents from across Northern New Mexico to learn more about brain injury, prevention and recovery. Partners include the State of New Mexico Governor’s Commission on Disability, Stagecoach Foundation, Presbyterian, SFCC Foundation and Christus St. Vincent. Read More
Save The Date … PEEC’s Annual Earth Day Festival Returns To Los Alamos Nature Center April 18
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to celebrate Earth Day at its annual Earth Day Festival, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at Los Alamos Nature Center.
This free, family‐friendly event brings together entertainment, food, hands-on activities, local makers, and community organizations for a celebration of the planet.
Each year, the festival draws hundreds of attendees for a day filled with learning, creativity, and connection. Visitors of all ages can explore booths, enjoy live performances, participate in games and activities, Read More
Documents Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Review, 2025 Work Plan for Aquifer Testing at Regional Aquifer Groundwater Monitoring Well R-80
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704223_NMED_Review_R-80_Test_Plan_030426.pdf - Review,
Los Alamos Laboratory Retiree Group Meets For Breakfast The First Tuesday Of Every Month At Muy Salsas
Put another leaf in the table! A big crowd of Lab retirees showed up for breakfast Tuesday at Muy Salsas this week. Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) retirees and potential retirees are invited to drop in at the Laboratory Retiree Group (lalrg.org) monthly breakfast social, 8:30-10:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Drive. Come hang out and join the conversation with other Lab retirees. LRG pays for everyone’s coffee and tea, while individuals pay for their breakfast and other drinks. Photo by Morris Pongratz Read More
State Accepting Applications To Support New Mexico Business Incubator Certification
EDD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico business incubators have until April 2 to apply for grants of up to $150,000 through the New Mexico Incubator Certification Support (ICS) Grant program.
Administered by the Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Technology and Innovation Office, the competitive grant helps non-certified incubators meet the requirements of the New Mexico Certified Business Incubator program.
Grants are open to all sectors, not just those in tech and innovation. All grantees are required to use these funds to pursue meeting certification requirements through the State’s Read More
Los Alamos Hilltoppers Defeat Valencia Jaguars 14-5
Sierra Gonzales slides into home plate, making the Toppers’ first run of the game in the 1st inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers softball team hosted the Valencia Jaguars on Thursday for a non-district game played on Hope Field at Overlook Park in White Rock.
The Jaguars started strong in the first inning with a home run by Rosalyn Rael and two additional runs to lead the Toppers.
The Toppers’ batting improved and they began pulling away from the Jaguars with another two home runs by Abagail DeHerrera and one more by Jamie Cisneros to Read More
McQuiston: Why Catalytic Converter Theft Exploded Over Last Few Years
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
A few years ago, most drivers never thought about their catalytic converter. It’s a small part of the exhaust system that reduces pollution. But in the last several years, it has become one of the most stolen parts on vehicles across the United States.
Nationwide, catalytic converter thefts jumped dramatically—from about 1,300 reported cases in 2018 to more than 14,000 in 2020, eventually reaching an estimated 153,000 thefts in 2022.
The reason is simple: the metals inside the converter became extremely valuable.
Tree Pruning Scheduled On Central Avenue March 10-11
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County advises residents that Southwest Fire Defense will be conducting scheduled tree pruning along Central Avenue, Tuesday March 10 and Wednesday March 11.
Crews will begin work at 4th Street and progress along the street toward Bathtub Row.
During this time, sections of the sidewalk within the work area will be temporarily closed. Clearly marked detour signs will be posted to guide pedestrians safely around the work zones.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to use caution when traveling through the area and to follow posted signage while crews Read More
FBI: Mescalero Man Gets 11 Years For Abusing Minor
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Mescalero man was sentenced to 11 years in prison for sexual abuse of a minor.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court records, Feb. 15, 2025, John Albert Carrillo, Jr., 36, a member of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, used force to commit a sexual act with a minor victim.
Carrillo pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor. Upon his release from prison, Carrillo will be subject to 10 years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Read More
PEEC To Host March Climate Café 6:30-8:30 PM Thursday
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), in partnership with the Los Alamos Arts Council, invites the community to March’s Climate Café from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12 at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
This free, facilitator‐guided gathering offers a welcoming space to reflect on our emotional responses to a changing climate and to connect with others navigating similar feelings. Climate Cafés are designed to support mental wellness and climate resilience by creating room for honest conversation, shared experiences, and compassionate listening.
With Read More
Phillip G. Sapien Appointed Part-Time United States Magistrate Judge For District Of New Mexico
Judge Phillip G. Sapien
COURT News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Friday, March 6, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico appointed Phillip G. Sapien as Part-Time United States Magistrate Judge. The position, which is for a 4-year term, is located in Farmington.
Judge Sapien obtained his B.A. from the University of New Mexico (1988) and his J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law (1991). He began his legal career at the New Mexico Public Defender’s Office in Albuquerque in 1992, where he represented several hundred clients charged with crimes ranging from petty misdemeanors Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation: Don’t Miss Your Opportunity To Fulfill A Teacher’s Wish!
County Golf Course Pro Shop Closed Through March 11
COUNTY News:
Due to continued HVAC work at the Los Alamos County Golf Course clubhouse, the Pro Shop will be closed through Wednesday, March 11.
The community can still reach staff by calling the Pro Shop at 505.662.8139. Read More
Daily Postcard: First Daffodils Of The Season
Daily Postcard: The first daffodils of the season are blooming on Thursday outside Enterprise Bank & Trust on Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Trinity Urgent Care Has Temporary Change In Hours
Trinity Urgent Care News:
Trinity Urgent Care, LLC, at 1460 Trinity Drive, Suite A & B, has announced a temporary change in hours while Edward Grant, PA-C, D.O.M., is away from the office.
The telephone number for Trinity Urgent Care is 505.412.6033.
Temporary Hours:
- Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last patient admitted at 4:45 p.m.);
- Tuesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last patient admitted at 4:45 p.m.);
- Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last patient admitted at 4:45 p.m.);
- Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last patient admitted at 4:45 p.m.);
- Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last patient admitted at 4:45 p.m.);
- Saturday 9 a.m. to
New Mexico Governor Signs 33 More Bills Into Law
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the signing of 33 bills, including initiatives related to water security, environmental conservation, infrastructure, economic development, education and public safety.
The bills are listed and linked below.
Water & Environment
HB 63: NMFA Water Project Fund Projects
HB 109: Water Project Fund Changes
HB 111: Water Law Violation Maximum Penalty
HB 184: Investment Of Conservation & Legacy Funds
HB 108: Watershed District Taxes And Directors
Infrastructure
Power Restored To Downtown Los Alamos
COUNTY News:
Power for all customers has been restored following an outage early this afternoon affecting the downtown area and east toward the Pajarito Cliffs Site.
The outage occurred unexpectedly during routine work in a substation.
Electric linemen from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities restored service within about 20 minutes. Read More
Open Registration For YMCA Little Youth Soccer
Kick off the fun this season with YMCA Little Youth Soccer—where young athletes build skills, make new friends, and fall in love with the game in a positive, encouraging environment! Spots are filling fast, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the action—REGISTER HERE. Read More
Enforcement Watch Alert: 226 Enforcement Actions Initiated; 38 Resolved In February 2026
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department is highlighting the ongoing success of its Enforcement Watch initiative, a transparency-focused program that provides the public with consistent and timely information about the Department’s enforcement actions across environmental protection, public health, and worker safety programs.
By making enforcement data accessible, Enforcement Watch reinforces NMED’s commitment to New Mexico residents for accountability and regulatory compliance statewide.
Launched in May 2023, Enforcement Watch shares monthly updates Read More
LANL: MicroBooNE Results Point To New Directions In Search For Sterile Neutrinos
The school bus-sized MicroBooNE cryostat, a vessel filled with liquid argon and then encased at the detector site. Courtesy/FermiLab
LANL News:
The groundbreaking MicroBooNE project, a 170-ton liquid argon neutrino detector housed at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, has offered new results in the detector’s yearslong investigation of anomalies from previous experiments. As described in Nature, final data analyzed by the MicroBooNE team disfavors the existence of a sterile neutrino in one possible model, while leaving open other possibilities for continued physics investigation. Read More