Carol A. Clark

Firefighters Contain Human Caused Wildfire At Clearcreek Campgrounds On Cuba Ranger District

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Forest Service News:

          • Firefighters have contained the fire using a full suppression strategy

The Divide Fire was detected on Sunday, June 21 on the Cuba Ranger District off N.M. 126 at the Clear Creek Campgrounds.

Fire is human caused. Fire was burning in willows and an adjacent log near the creek. Firefighters were able to contain the fire at 0.1 acres Sunday evening. Firefighters will continue to monitor the fire and extinguish any heat in order to ensure the fire is dead-out.

Fire information is available on the Santa Fe National Forest website, Inciweb, NM Fire Information, and social media Read More

Chamber To Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrating Grand Re-Opening Of Mesa Top Adventures June 24

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CHAMBER News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the Grand Re-opening at Mesa Top Adventures at 4 p.m., Wednesday, June 24 at 109 Central Park Square.

Escape Rooms:

Mom’s Party Frenzy — Mom is throwing a World Cup Watch party and USA 250 party… on the same day! She needs you to finish decorating the room and to make sure you do, she locked you in! Decorate the room and get yourself out before the party starts!

Escape Mesa Top Labs — During a routine travel review, Mesa Top Labs security discovered a fraudulent passport in use! Suspecting a spy, the Read More

State Awards Over $375,000 To Support Five New Mexico Business Incubators Including Los Alamos Makers

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EDNM News:

SANTA FE — Economic Development Department of New Mexico (EDNM) Five business incubators across New Mexico will share more than $375,000 in state grant money to help them pursue certification through the state Certified Business Incubator Program.

The NM Incubator Certification Support (ICS) grant assists incubators seeking certification and helps to expand entrepreneurship, job creation, and small business growth in New Mexico.

Business incubators assist entrepreneurs and early-stage companies with services such as mentorship, technical assistance, access to workspace Read More

Luján, Slotkin, Warnock, Booker, Bennet, Fetterman Introduce Legislation To Strengthen Support For Specialty Crop Growers Of Pecans To Chile

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) introduced the Cultivating Horticultural Innovation in Local Economies (CHILE) Act, legislation to strengthen federal support for specialty crop growers facing economic losses and market disruptions.

The CHILE Act builds upon language included Read More

New Mexico Foundation For Open Government Files Lawsuit For Release Of Communications About Project Jupiter

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NMFOG News:

LAS CRUCES – The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG) has filed a lawsuit against the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners for release of emails and other communications related to construction of a data center in Southern New Mexico known as Project Jupiter.

The county’s refusal to allow inspection of these public records violates the state Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA), and NMFOG is asking the Third Judicial District Court to order the county to release the records as required by IPRA.

At a meeting on Sept. 19, 2025, the Doña Ana County commissioners met Read More

Department Of Game & Fish Special Hunt Auction, Enhancement Raffle End Soon

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NMDGF News:

The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is auctioning nine premium hunting opportunities to raise funds for wildlife conservation programs.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has authorized the auction pursuant to 2007 legislation. The Department has partnered with Ducks Unlimited to offer the New Mexico Governor’s Special Hunt Auction online in 2026. Funds from the public auction support the state’s Game Protection Fund and are used solely for projects and programs directly related to the Department’s mission.

This year’s opportunities include:

  • An
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Community Invited To Take Survey #2 Regarding Comprehensive Plan Update

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites residents, business owners, community partners, and members of the local workforce to participate in the Plan Los Alamos Community Survey. The survey builds on vision scenarios developed from the initial Comprehensive Plan survey results and is open through July 11. The survey is part of the County’s 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update and will help guide future decisions related to land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and economic development.

Community members are encouraged to share their input by completing the survey online at lacnm.com/CompPlanSurvey Read More

Rio Fire Daily Update: June 23, 2026

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Courtesy photo

New Mexico Fire Information News:

Acres: 147                                                                                                                               

Start Date: June 16, 2026

Location: Mesa De La Gallina, 3 miles northeast of Chicoma Peak

Fuels: Oak, Ponderosa, Locust

Containment: 31%                                                                                                       

Personnel: 124

Cause: Lightning                                                                     

Highlights: Read More

Heinrich Announces Senate Passage Of Legislation To Build More Housing & Lower Costs For New Mexico Families

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the Senate passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, bipartisan legislation to tackle the housing crisis in New Mexico and nationwide by increasing the housing supply and lowering the cost of housing for working families.

“More and more New Mexicans are being priced out of a place to live. That’s unacceptable, and it’s something I’ve been working to fix. We need to bring housing costs down and put the American dream of home ownership within reach for more New Mexico families,” Heinrich Read More

Local Residents To Be Recognized During 250 Flags Event

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By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA

Local residents John Baillie and Dan Gandee will be recognized next week as part of the 250 Flags Honoring New Mexico Heroes event marking America’s 250th birthday. 

Baillie is being recognized for his volunteer dedication to seniors through the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization and 30 years of service to the Lasses and Lads of Enchantment Barbershop Chorus. 

Gandee is being recognized for his service in the United States Marine Corps. He made numerous contributions on overseas assignments. Today, he volunteers teaching Read More