Carol A. Clark

Op-Ed: New Mexico Is Open For Doctors — And That’s Good News For All Of Us

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By ANNIE JUNG
Executive Director
New Mexico Medical Society

If you have ever waited six weeks to see a specialist, driven an hour each way to find a doctor who takes your insurance, or been told your community clinic is closing, you already understand the stakes of physician recruitment and retention. It is not an abstract policy debate. It is your health, and your family’s health, on the line. New Mexico has faced a physician shortage for years — and this session, our state took the most significant action in a generation to fix it.

A Landmark Fix to Medical Malpractice: HB 99

No single issue has driven Read More

Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District Announces Opening Dates For Roads, Recreation Sites, And Forest Product Sales

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A volunteer with the Pecos Ambassador Program picks up trash in Pecos Canyon, a reminder that we rely on dedicated volunteers to help keep the canyon clean and beautiful. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Pecos–Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest announces the official opening of the district to public access for the 2026 season. Beginning Thursday, April 2, gates, roads, and recreation sites in the district will be open for public use. Firewood permit sales will begin Wednesday, April 15.

As people plan their outdoor adventures this spring, the Forest Service encourages Read More

McQuiston: Driving In Los Alamos Is Unlike Anywhere Else

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

Los Alamos isn’t just a town, it’s a landscape. The roads wind through canyons, hills, and mesas, where weather and wildlife create challenges that outsiders rarely anticipate. Even seasoned locals sometimes underestimate how quickly conditions can change.

  1. Microclimates That Change in Minutes

You might leave your house on a clear street only to encounter ice a few blocks away. Shaded roads, canyon curves, and higher elevations mean frost and slick spots appear suddenly. Locals know the worst trouble spots: Diamond

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New Mexico Children’s Foundation Invites Public To An Evening With Kinderszenen String Quartet May 21

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NMCF News:

The public is invited to join New Mexico Children’s Foundation (NMCF) for an intimate evening of connection and purpose at the Governor’s Mansion.

From 5-6:30 p.m., May 21, guests will gather in one of New Mexico’s most iconic and elegant settings, with live music from the Kinderszenen String Quartet providing a beautiful backdrop to the evening.

This gathering is designed to bring people together—to connect, reflect, and celebrate the impact we can make for children and families across our state.

Through the work of the New Mexico Children’s Foundation, grassroots nonprofits Read More

County Assessor Reminds Los Alamos Property Owners To Review Notices Of Value

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COUNTY News:

County Assessor George Chandler reminds Los Alamos property owners that Notices of Value (NOV) were mailed on April 1, 2026, for all property valued for property taxes, including residential, non-residential, business personal property, and livestock.

These notices list the current ownership, legal description, claimed exemptions, classification, and the valuation for each property. Details about these items are explained in the “Guide to Understanding Your Property Assessment” included with the NOV. The Assessor asks owners to review their NOV’s to ascertain that Read More

Mobile Command Technology Supports Chimayó Pilgrimage

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DoIT enginner Nate Wiesner arrives Wednesday to set up a mobile emergency dispatch center outside Chimayo. Courtesy/NMDIT

NMDIT News:

CHIMAYÓ — Tens of thousands of pilgrims will gather in Chimayó this Good Friday, where public safety teams will rely on a mobile command setup to strengthen coordination and response. 

New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT) technicians deployed Wednesday and will be supporting the system throughout the pilgrimage, equipping a Santa Fe County Fire Department command vehicle with laptops running dispatch software, audio interface modules, Read More

Obituary: Rob Trujillo March 17, 2026

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ROB TRUJILLO March 17, 2026

Rob Trujillo passed away of natural causes peacefully at home in Los Alamos March 17, 2026. Born to Michael Trujillo and Kathleen Fitzgibbon, Rob was a lifelong resident of Los Alamos; he graduated from Los Alamos High School and continued his education at the University of New Mexico.

Rob worked in the home improvement retail business for decades and was known to many as “Mr. fix-it,” due to his extended knowledge and experience. Rob also worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

While cherishing his solitude, Rob relished his rare opportunities fishing the rivers Read More

Largest Animal Seizure In Garland, Texas History Has Connection To Los Alamos County Animal Shelter

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By Cmdr. CHRISTOPHER ROSS
Los Alamos Police Department

As some of you may know, Los Alamos County Animal Shelter has been without cats for adoption for some time. This is thanks to our amazing community’s support of spay and neuter efforts, which have helped prevent an overpopulation of kittens and puppies. This has allowed our shelter to reach out to other animal shelters and rescue groups in need of clearing out space to help their own communities.

In this case, we were able to connect with what we believed to be a legitimate rescue in Texas that was in need of help with cats trying to find their forever Read More

PEEC Presents ‘Discovering The Wild Bees Of Northern New Mexico’ With Researcher & Educator Olivia Carril

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Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to a free in‐person and live‐streamed presentation, “Discovering the Wild Bees of Northern New Mexico”, 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium. The program will be led by Olivia Carril, a renowned wild bee researcher, educator, and co‐author of The Bees in Your Backyard: A Guide to North America’s Bees.

New Mexico is home to nearly 1,000 species of wild bees, making it one of the most important regions for bee diversity in North America. Many of these species Read More