Carol A. Clark

Free Palestine Film Series Presents ‘The Occupation Of The American Mind’ Screening At SALA May 19

by

By EMMA ABATA
Los Alamos

If you are working multiple jobs to keep up with endless bills, anxiously watching your stocks or 401(k), wondering how Social Security is going to hold up, or just feeling like this country is being run for someone else’s benefit no matter who is in charge, this Tuesday’s film at SALA is for you.

At 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 19 the Free Palestine Film Series in Los Alamos will screen The Occupation of the American Mind, a documentary that explains how a foreign government and its lobby have spent decades shaping American media coverage and American foreign policy. The film is almost Read More

Hilltopper Track & Field Teams Are 2026 District Champions

by

The District Champion Girls and Boys Track & Field teams! Photo by Blake Wood

Margaret Steinkamp thrills her teammates in the District Champion 4×400 m relay. Photo by Blake Wood

By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track and Field

Both the Hilltopper Boys and Girls Track & Field teams won the District 4A-2 Championship at Sullivan Field on Friday afternoon, May 8. The Boys scored 186 points to runner-up Moriarty’s 124 points. The Girls win was even more dominating with 195.5 points to Moriarty’s 108.5 points. Taos was third in both competitions.

The boys swept every individual Read More

Forest Service Pushes Forward On Landmark Disaster Recovery Through American Relief Act

by

USFS News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service announced today that significant recovery efforts across national forests and grasslands continue to progress following damage caused over three years of natural disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires and flooding.

These efforts were made possible by $6.35 billion in disaster recovery supplemental funding allocated to the agency through the American Relief Act of 2025. These supplemental funds are targeted to support the restoration of infrastructure and natural resources across half the National Forest System following Read More

Jody Folwell And Contemporary Artists Celebrate Transformative Legacy At NMMOA May 15

by

Jody Folwell. Wild West Show, 1996–2003. Clay, paint 21 7/16 x 14 1/16 in. Courtesy of the School of Advanced Research, cat. no. SAR.2004-16-1. Photo by Addison Doty. © Jody Folwell.

NMDCA News:

The New Mexico Museum of Art presents “Boundary Breakers: The Legacy of Jody Folwell”, a special conversation honoring the extraordinary career and influence of acclaimed Santa Clara Pueblo potter Jody Folwell.

Jody Folwell joins artists Kaa Folwell, Diego Romero, and Jared Tso from 5:30–6:30 p.m., Friday, May 15 for a conversation on Folwell’s life, art, and lasting impact on contemporary Pueblo Read More

Explore Math At NNMC’s Math In Mosaic Summer Camp

by

NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — Fifth and sixth grade students can discover the joy of math at Northern New Mexico College this summer. In the Math in Mosaic summer camp, students get to see a side of math they have never considered. Rather than a traditional math class, students will solve puzzles and games, then discover the hidden math that was used without them realizing it. 

“Math instruction can show us some of the worst things about math, and we very rarely see the fun side,” said Heather Pierce, STEM holistic advisor for math. “In this camp, we will explore some of the fun parts of math. We will solve Read More

Pets Of The Week: Bruno And Julius

by

Bruno is a 3-year-old heartthrob with hypnotizing green eyes and the emotional sensitivity of a poet. This dog is pure gentleness. He walks softly, leans lovingly into your side, and looks at you like he’s known you forever. Bruno is wonderful with other dogs, respectful with cats, and deeply kind with people. Everyone who meets this tender fella falls in love! Apply for Bruno on our website: he is currently in foster care at the Penitentiary of New Mexico where his inmate foster has crate, potty, and leash trained him already! Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday Read More

New Mexico House Republican Leadership Urges Immediate Passage Of SAVE Act

by

STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico House Republican leadership has sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune urging immediate passage of the SAVE Act and calling for a standing filibuster if Senate Democrats attempt to block the legislation.

The lawmakers warned that continued failure to strengthen election safeguards will further erode public trust in the electoral process and threaten confidence in the foundation of the country itself.

House Republican Leader Gail Armstrong said the SAVE Act is necessary to restore faith in American elections before that trust is permanently Read More

Anderson And Hetrick Tie For Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race Held May 12

by

Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

ACRR News:

Eric Anderson and 5-year-old Ryder Hetrick were both 6 seconds off their predicted time in the weekly pace race held in Rendija Canyon out on Barranca Mesa.  Other accurate predictors were 5-year-old June Rue with a 15 second difference; Adrienne Hetrick recording 18 seconds off; Lukas Zavora with a 21 second differential; and Eugenya Simakov at 23 seconds off as well as the first-place female on the 2-mile course at 28:15.

In the 1-mile race Ted Romero was the top finisher with a time of 10:06 and 7-year-old Ivana Velechosky was the first female finisher Read More

Conservation Groups, Business Owners, And Community Members Pen Letter Stating Antelope Pass Is Wrong Place For Mineral Exploration

by

NMWILD News:

SILVER CITY — Last week, 14 conservation groups alongside numerous local businesses and community members sent a letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) outlining serious concerns regarding a new mining threat in the Antelope Pass area in Hidalgo County, NM. Just north of NM Highway 9, in the Peloncillo Mountain range, Antelope Pass is home to the Antelope Pass Research Natural Area (RNA), a Special Management Area designated by the BLM specifically to protect biological and research values, and in particular, an exceptional diversity of lizard species and outstanding Read More

Elementary Students Shine At Girls On The Run 5K

by

Girls on the Run from Mountain Elementary. Standing from left: Coach Nancy Parga, Lucy Lindsay, Braelynn Dick, Coach Branden Willman, Elise Thalacker, Coach Kandice Favorite, Ali Maupin, Chliu-Yen , Amaya Dick, Coach Stephanie Luscher, Coach Signe Moore, baby Ansen. Kneeling, from left: Lane Cleveland, Scout Cleveland, Becky Herroon, Pamela Cox, Natalie Cox. Courtesy photo

Scout Cleveland, Lane Cleveland, and Elise Thalacker represent Mountain Elementary at the 2026 Girls on the Run 5k. Courtesy photo

By WHITNEY SPIVEY
Los Alamos

Starting in February, around 50 elementary students Read More