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Obituary: Maryanne Frances Meyer Feb. 11, 1939–Feb. 9, 2026

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MARYANNE FRANCES MEYER Feb. 11, 1939 – Feb. 9, 2026

With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Maryanne Frances Meyer, on Feb 9, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her dearly.

Maryanne was the heart of our family — a woman of grace, strength, and unwavering love. She lived her life with kindness and compassion, always placing others before herself. Her smile could light up a room, and her laughter was a comfort that made even the hardest days brighter.

Maryanne was a native New Yorker, born in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York to William and Beatrice Behounek. Read More

EDD Empowers Communities With Free Technical Assistance

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NMEDD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department will provide free professional technical assistance to four communities to strengthen their local economies through its New Mexico MainStreet program.

The Project-Based Initiatives program provides technical support for economic development projects in rural and urban communities for 12-24 months. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis and must produce direct economic development outcomes in the form of business retention/creation, job creation and/or property investment.

“Local governments in New Mexico Read More

County Invites Public To Speed Engagement Sessions

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COUNTY News:

Looking for a quick connection in these busy times? The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities is hosting “Speed Engagement Sessions” in early March—a fast-paced opportunity to share your ideas about water and energy conservation and efficiency.

Think of it like speed dating, but instead of finding your soulmate, you’ll help DPU find its next conservation program.

As your public utility provider, DPU needs and values your input. These sessions are part of updating our Water and Energy Conservation Plan (WECP), a required document outlining conservation efforts Read More

CRRUA To Pay Nearly $200K For Drinking Water Violations

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department today announced a settlement with the Camino Real Regional Utility Authority of five violations committed by the utility since 2023.

The settlement includes a penalty of $189,000, including a “bad faith” enhancement due to CRRUA’s repeated lack of accountability during the enforcement process. The funds will be deposited into the State’s Water Conservation Fund, which supports required water quality sampling and operator training assistance for public water systems statewide.

“The Environment Department has for years worked Read More

State Broadband Officials Tout Investments, Push For Affordability Program

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Jeff Lopez, director of the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access, reviews his notes in between presenters during Broadband Day at the state Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Gabriela Campos/The New Mexican

By MARGARET O’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexican

Ramah has just a handful of restaurants and few paved roads. 

But it’s also home to some 240 miles of fiber internet cables—with plans to add 175 more miles of the connective cables soon, said Margaret Merrill, owner of Oso Internet Solutions, a broadband company that serves Ramah in Western New Mexico and surrounding communities.  Read More

New Documents Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Electronic Public Reading Room On Behalf Of EM-LA

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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.

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New Mexico Senate Passes Initiative To Address Critical Shortage Of Healthcare Professionals

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Senate Democrats marked the passage Feb. 11 of Senate Bill 14 on the Senate Floor, a piece of legislation aimed to significantly expand the state’s Health Professional Loan Repayment Program to attract and retain healthcare providers in underserved communities across New Mexico.

Sponsored by Senators Martin Hickey (D – Albuquerque) and Natalie Figueroa (D – Albuquerque), SB 14 has received strong bipartisan support throughout the legislative process, passing unanimously through both the Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee (10-0) and the Read More

Hit The Slopes For Valentine’s Day—Pajarito Open Friday Through Monday With Snow In Forecast

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Courtesy/Pajarito 

PAJARITO News:

President’s Day weekend is here and we’re stretching it out — Pajarito is open Friday through Monday, so you’ve got four full days to get on the mountain. AND there’s snow in the forecast!

Skip the dinner reservations and treat your Valentine to something better: snow, groomer laps, and hot cocoa on the deck.

Whether you’re carving turns with your favorite person or sneaking in some solo runs, there’s no better way to spend the long weekend. Grab your tickets online for the best price—plus $10 in Bird Bucks to spend on Read More