Community Invited To Fire Station #4 Groundbreaking
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to join Los Alamos County to celebrate the start of construction of the replacement for Fire Station #4 at 4401 Diamond Drive.
A groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 20, and the community will learn more about this important improvement to the local first response network.
The replacement project is much needed to modernize the station. The new LEED Gold Certified facility will provide co-ed spaces, which the current building lacks, for up to 10 first responders and will have dedicated space for EMS, public education, honor Read More
C’YA Announces Winners Of 2026 Mikey Aslam Scholarship
Scholars, from left to right: Madalyn Baily, Dayja Fellers, and Gus Ovaska. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions
Champions of Youth Ambitions is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Mikey Aslam Scholarship. This year, the Aslam family will send off three LAHS seniors with a $1,000 boost to their educational journey.
The scholars include Madalyn Baily, Dayja Fellers, and Gus Ovaska. Baily will attend Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, studying Biology and Exercise Science. Fellers hopes to head to Lewis and Clark College, Read More
Robinson: It’s The Economy, Stupid
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2026 New Mexico News Services
Our races for governor have entered stupid territory.
We’ve heard about one candidate’s ride on Epstein’s plane, another candidate’s four homes and a third candidate’s lawsuit challenging universal childcare.
Look away from the mudslinging and focus on issues, and you might notice that Deb Haaland, the Democratic frontrunner with the biggest war chest, has nothing to say about the economy or economic development. Two Republican candidates, Doug Turner and Duke Rodriguez, aren’t much better. Both seem to be saying, “I’m a businessman. Read More
Thank You To Los Alamos Co-op Market
Local photographer Mike Brake of BrakeTime Photography was the featured artist during the last two months in the Los Alamos Co-op Market Artist Cafe. Courtesy/Mike Brake
By MIKE BRAKE
Los Alamos
Over the past two months I had the opportunity to be the featured artist at the Los Alamos Co-op Market Artist Cafe through my landscape photography business, BrakeTime Photography. It was my first ever experience with this type of opportunity and I walked away far more encouraged by the people than the photography.
From day one the Co-op staff and managers were unbelievably kind, welcoming, and supportive. Read More
Peggy Dare Endorses Antonio Maggiore For Sheriff
By PEGGY DARE
Los Alamos
My vote is for Maggiore for Sheriff. Although his opponent has a respected history of service to Los Alamos, his opponent is running to eliminate the position of Sheriff totally. Taxpayers should not be funding him to pursue this.
Maggiore wants to do positive work for the community with the position.
The argument is made that the Sheriff in our unusual town no longer has a significant role. Well whose fault is that? We hear: “The police department does all the law enforcement duties.” But that cannot be.
What is “law enforcement”? Public employees in general work in law Read More
Los Alamos Pride Collective To Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Community With Events June 7-20
Los Alamos Pride Festival is 3-7 p.m. June 12 in Central Park Square. Courtesy/Los Alamos Pride Collective
Los Alamos Pride Collective News:
June is Pride Month and Los Alamos Pride Collective will celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community with events scheduled June 7 through June 20.
The annual Los Alamos Pride Festival will once again be held 3-7 p.m. on Friday, June 12, in Central Park Square.
This is a family friendly event and all are invited to attend.
For more information, scan the QR code.
Artwork celebrating the 2025 Pride Festival. Courtesy/Los Alamos Pride Read More
Vivien Chen Seeds Endowment To Support UNM-Los Alamos Faculty Professional Development
Vivien Chen’s early years as a Biology teacher at Hong Kong Christian College inspired her to create a new endowment to support UNM-LA Faculty. Photo courtesy of Vivien Chen
LACF News:
Vivien Chen, MPH, PhD, is no stranger to life as a university instructor. During her accomplished career in epidemiology, Chen served the faculties of Tulane University and as a department head at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.
Chen’s teaching career began in her home of Hong Kong after earning a biology degree, but she soon realized she wanted to continue her studies in public Read More
NM 4 Roadway Rehab Project Begins May 29 In White Rock
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WHITE ROCK – Travelers in the White Rock area may experience traffic delays as a roadway rehabilitation project on N.M. 4 is scheduled to begin on Friday, May 29.
The project will be conducted in two phases. Phase one will span from milepost 64 (Rover Boulevard) to milepost 66.7 (East Jemez Road) and is expected to take 2 days to complete, weather permitting.
Phase two will span from milepost 62.2 (Monte Rey Drive South) to milepost 49.5 (West Jemez Road) and will begin immediately after Phase one is completed and is expected to take 3 weeks to complete, Read More
Proud Family Announces Tabatha Ann Joyce Vargas’s Graduation With AAS In Respiratory Care
Tabatha Ann Joyce Varga with her children. Courtesy photo
By SOPHIA CHAVEZ-COLLINS
With overwhelming love, admiration, pride, and joy, her children Jazmine, Isaiah, Tyler, and Alexander; her mother Eva; sisters Erica, Kristal, Cassandra, Samantha, Matilda, and Sophia; her many nieces and nephews; cherished friends who became family; and every person blessed enough to be part of her support system are deeply honored to announce that Tabatha Ann Joyce Vargas has officially earned her Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care. And as if this accomplishment was not already extraordinary Read More
New Mexico Opens Applications For Trade Port Designations
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — Economic Development New Mexico (NMEDD) is accepting proposals for Trade Port District designations under the Trade Ports Development Act (HB 19), a new state initiative to build large-scale logistics and industrial hubs that move goods faster and create high-quality jobs across New Mexico.
Trade Port Districts are hubs that enable goods to move efficiently by truck, rail and air, supporting industries like manufacturing, distribution and advanced logistics.
Local governments, tribal nations, economic development organizations and private partners are encouraged Read More
Abiquiu Inn 2026/2027 Sculpture Walk & Garden Brings Together 62 Acclaimed Artists
ART News:
ABIQUIU — Abiquiu Inn is proud to announce the opening of its highly anticipated 2026/2027 Sculpture Walk & Garden, an immersive outdoor exhibition showcasing over 200 sculptures by 62 acclaimed artists- including 10 Indigenous Artists, who have all come together from across the US to celebrate creativity, landscape and cultural expression through sculpture and art.
Now in its 9th year, Abiquiu Inn Sculpture Walk & Garden has grown into a premier annual art event in Northern New Mexico, offering collectors, art lovers, and visitors a rare opportunity to engage with a Read More
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Christian Youth In Action To Lead Bible Club, Vacation Bible School In June & July
Christian Youth in Action group at Aspendale Camp. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Twenty-one teens from Northern New Mexico are attending a Christian Youth in Action summer missionary training camp the first week of June. Then, they will be teaching six Vacation Bible Schools and one 5-Day Bible Club in June and July.
The Clubs are free and open to children ages 4-12. They will feature Bible and missionary stories, songs, games, snacks, crafts, Scripture memory, contests and prizes.
Upcoming Vacation Bible School and Bible Club Events:
- 2–4 p.m., June 8-12: 5-Day Bible Club at Ashley Pond
Chappel: Recent County Utility And GRT Increases
Jason Chappel
JASON CHAPPEL
Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
My name is Jason Chappel, and I am currently running for Los Alamos County Council. Like many people in this community, I wear a lot of hats: employee, neighbor, problem solver, resident, and someone who genuinely cares about the future of Los Alamos.
One of the biggest reasons I decided to run for Los Alamos County Council is because I believe people deserve to feel heard before major decisions affecting their daily lives and finances are made.
Recent discussions surrounding proposed natural gas and water rate increases, along Read More
Hilltopper Girls Track & Field Finishes 2nd At Class 4A State Championship; Boys Finish 4th
The Class 4A State Runner-Up Hilltopper Girls Track & Field Team and coaches! Courtesy photo
Sarah Martis was State Champion in the discus, with a throw of 126′ 3″. Photo by Blake Wood
By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track and Field
Carried by many excellent individual and relay performances, the Hilltopper Girls Track & Field team finished in the runner-up position at the Class 4A State Championship at the UNM track on Friday and Saturday, May 15-16. The Girls competition was dominated by a strong Albuquerque Academy team which accumulated 127 points to the ‘Topper’s Read More
Heinrich, Luján Raise Concerns Of How USDA Restructuring Will Affect Farmers, Ranchers, & Rural Communities
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden raising concerns and demanding answers on how the restructuring of USDA’s Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area will affect scientific innovation and data that supports New Mexico farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
“The REE reorganization and restructuring announced this April…could result Read More
County’s Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board To Meet May 19
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for 12 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 1000 Central Avenue, Boards and Commissions Conference Room 110.
The agenda has been published and is available online here. Printed copies are available at 1000 Central Avenue, Suite 150.
FBI Albuquerque Announces Successful Results Of Undercover Investigation Targeting Child Predators
FBI News:
FBI Albuquerque is announcing the successful results of an undercover online chat investigation targeting child predators. The operation led to the arrest of fifteen individuals; all charged with crimes including child solicitation via electronic devices. Each defendant had sought to engage in sexual activity with a minor.
FBI Albuquerque Child Exploitation & Human Traffick Task Force led this Operation with assistance from: NM Department of Justice, Albuquerque Police Department, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Fe Police Department, 2nd Judicial District Read More
Scenes Of Bear & Cubs Spotted Sunday On Big Rock Loop
A bear and her three cubs are spotted Sunday on Big Rock Loop. Photo by Paya Pavlikova/ladailypost.com
Another scene of a bear and her cubs Sunday on Big Rock Loop. Photo by Paya Pavlikova/ladailypost.com
Another scene of a bear and her cubs Sunday on Big Rock Loop. Photo by Paya Pavlikova/ladailypost.com
Another scene of a bear and her cubs Sunday on Big Rock Loop. Photo by Paya Pavlikova/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Affirms Murder Conviction Of Man For Death Of His Wife In Roswell
COURT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court has upheld the convictions of a Chaves County man for the murder of his wife in 2017.
In a unanimous opinion written by Justice Michael E. Vigil, the Court rejected Castulo Aragon Jr.’s arguments that he should receive a new trial. The justices vacated one of Aragon’s three convictions for evidence tampering as a violation of constitutional protections against double jeopardy for multiple punishments for the same crime.
Aragons case returns to the trial court for resentencing after the dismissal of the one evidence tampering conviction.
Aragon Read More