McQuiston: Motorcycle Safety Month … A Good Reminder For The Rest Of Us
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
May rolls around, the roads warm up, and suddenly the bikes are out again. You hear them before you see them — that low rumble coming up behind you, or weaving through traffic on a Saturday afternoon. It’s a good sound. It means spring is here.
May is also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Most of the attention goes to riders, and rightly so. But if you drive a car, this month is just as much for you — maybe more so.
Here’s why:
The Math Isn’t What Most People Think
Most motorcycle crashes involving a car are caused by the Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Clarifies Time Limitations On Civil Lawsuits
Courtesy photo
COURT News:
SANTA FE — A New Mexico law providing a six-month grace period for refiling a dismissed lawsuit does not apply if the original civil action was started after the deadline for bringing the legal claim, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
In a unanimous opinion written by Chief Justice Julie J. Vargas, the state’s highest court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit by a Texas man, Jesus Moreno, to recover damages for injuries from an oilfield accident in 2017 in Lea County in southeastern New Mexico.
Moreno sued Ranger Energy Services, LLC, and Wildcat Oil Tools, LLC, in Read More
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Scenes Of LAPD 2026 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone delivers opening remarks to those gathered for the Los Alamos Police Department’s (LAPD) annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony, as part of National Police Week, held this morning in the north parking lot of the Los Alamos Justice Center at 2500 Trinity Drive. Chief Sgambellone is joined by Sgt. David Randleman and members of local Trail Life Troop #NM-1412 and American Heritage Girls who sang the National Anthem and participated in the event, which remembers the fallen, supports their families, and reaffirms the bond between the community and Read More
McCormick: Discovering ‘Angels’ In White Rock
By Linda McCormickVultures Perch In Tall Tree Near Los Alamos County Ice Rink
Vultures perch in a tall tree Tuesday evening near the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
Bueno Foods Marks 75 Years As New Mexico Staple
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ALBUQUERQUE — Bueno Foods, one of New Mexico’s most iconic family-owned brands, is proud to announce its 75th anniversary on May 18, 2026. The company has remained a cornerstone of the Southwest’s culinary landscape, transitioning from a local neighborhood grocery store into the region’s premier producer of authentic New Mexican cuisine.
Founded in 1951 by the Baca brothers, Bueno Foods has spent decades perfecting the flavors of the Land of Enchantment. In the past, New Mexico green chile Read More
State Police Brittany Alert: Jacob Smouse Located Safe
Santa Fe Mayor Pro Tem Lee Garcia To Address SFCC High School Equivalency Graduates
Santa Fe Mayor Pro Tem Lee Garcia
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College announces Santa Fe Mayor Pro Tem Lee Garcia will give the keynote address to the 51 students who successfully completed their High School Equivalency (HSE) in the Adult Education Academic Career Education (ACE) program at SFCC. The ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19 in the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center (FEC), 6401 Richards Avenue.
The HSE graduation ceremony is a celebration of the students’ hard work and dedication in achieving their High School Equivalency Certificate. It’s a formal event Read More
Boomerang Hosts Fundraiser For Local Child Fighting Leukemia
Boomerang Consignment and Gaia Gifts Owner Anna Dillane encourages the community to help local 10-year-old Austyn, who is battling leukemia. ‘Let’s come together, Los Alamos, and help this family … the LAST thing they should be thinking about is money!’ Dillane said. Community members are asked to donate in person at Boomerang, 1247 Central Ave., or directly through GoFundMe here. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Applications Open For Music Commission Grant Funding
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Music Commission’s “Music in the Community” Grant Program strikes a new chord for communities across the state, amplifying opportunities for musical appreciation and inspiring community engagement through the power of music. Currently accepting applications for the 2026-27 fiscal year, the grant supports musical performances, education, and activities across the state.
“Continuing the grant program is vital for fostering music engagement and education across New Mexico, especially in our rural, tribal, and underserved communities,” said Music Read More
SFCC To Close In Observation Of Memorial Day
SFCC campus in summer. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC), 6401 Richards Avenue, and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center (SFHEC), 1950 Siringo Road, will close for Memorial Day on Monday, May 25 to honor Memorial Day. All campus facilities will be closed. No classes, activities or student services will be available. SFCC’s early childhood development center Kids Campus, and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center (FEC) also will be closed.
SFCC, SFHEC, and the FEC will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, May 26. Kids Campus will close from May 25 Read More
Luján, Leger Fernández, Davids, Bacon Lead Bipartisan Bill To Prevent Wrongful Detention Of Native Americans During ICE Enforcement
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
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. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM-03), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), and Don Bacon (R-NE-02) introduced the bipartisan Respect Tribal IDs Act to improve how Department of Homeland Security (DHS) personnel recognize and interact with Tribal identification documents during immigration enforcement. The legislation comes amid growing reports of Native Americans being questioned, Read More
Topper Golf Brings Home 3rd Place At State Championships
3rd place team recipients: Noah Romero, Javan Rael, Lincoln Hoffer, Mikey Velasquez-Saiz and Angus Smith. Photo by Jason Romero
Team huddle before start of day two. Photo by Jason Romero
By JASON ROMERO
Assistant Coach
The LAHS Hilltopper boys golf team found their way to the podium Tuesday at the 2026 Nusenda 4A -Boys State Golf Championships. A 2-day event held at New Mexico Tech Golf Course in Socorro. The Hilltoppers finished 3rd (637) behind Artesia who shot a very consistent 623 and just 3 strokes from second place Albuquerque Academy (634). The final scores themselves do not describe the Read More
New Mexico Legal Lowdown Podcast Explores How Lawsuits Drive Industry Safety And Social Change
NMLL News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The latest episode of the New Mexico Legal Lowdown podcast, hosted by attorney Feliz Rael, features a deep dive into the transformative power of the civil justice system with trial lawyer Kathy Love, partner at McGinn, Montoya, Love, Curry, and Sievers PA. The episode, titled “How Lawsuits Trigger Change in the World,” explores why trial lawyers pursue high-stakes litigation and how these cases protect the public by forcing shifts in corporate and institutional policy.
Kathy Love, a veteran trial lawyer specializing in catastrophic injury and wrongful Read More
LAHS Class Of 2026 Graduation Scheduled For May 23
Scene of a previous Los Alamos High School graduation day. Courtesy/LAPS
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School Class of 2026 graduation will take place on Saturday, May 23 at Sullivan Field. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. Tickets are not required to attend the graduation ceremony.
Gates will open at 8 a.m. and families with graduates with last names beginning with A – Lo are asked to enter through the gates closest to the United Methodist Church. For families with graduates with last names beginning with Lu – Z, please enter through the gates closest to Mesa Field. Seating will Read More
Supreme Court Affirms Murder Conviction Of Timothy Lopez For Thanksgiving Day Shooting Death
COURT News:
The state Supreme Court affirmed the first-degree murder conviction of Timothy Lopez for the shooting death of a man on Thanksgiving Day in 2020 at a gasoline station in Alcalde, a community in Rio Arriba County.
Click here to read the Court’s nonprecedential decision in State v. Lopez, S-1-SC-40306. Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum May 18 & 23
Ramp Closures At I-25 And NM 14/Cerrillos Road
NMDOT News:
SANTE FE — As part of the DDI upgrades at the intersection of I-25 and NM 14/Cerrillos Road, ramp closures are expected to take place beginning Monday, May 18.
The northbound on ramps from NM 14/Cerrillos Road to I-25 will be closed from 7 a.m. t0 6 p.m. on May 18 and May 19 for repaving. All motorists needing to access northbound I-25 will be diverted to NM 599.
The southbound off ramps from I-25 to NM 14/Cerrillos Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 20 and May 21 for repaving. All motorists will be diverted to NM 599.
All work is expected to be completed by Thursday May 21, weather permitting. Read More
Volunteer Opportunities With Los Amigos De Valles Caldera
The Ranch Foreman’s Cabin at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Courtesy Alex Arnold/NPS
LADVC News:
Become a VIP (Volunteers-In-Parks) – Valles Caldera is seeking volunteers for the following:
2026 Night Sky Volunteer (Valles Caldera National Preserve)
Valles Caldera is recruiting night sky volunteers for our 2026 astronomy programs and special events. Mark your calendars for Valles Caldera National Preserve’s annual night sky festival, Stars Above the Caldera, on June 12-13!
Volunteer opportunities:
- 2026 Visitor Services Volunteer (Valles Caldera National Preserve)