Carol A. Clark

A ‘Blast’ Of The ‘Jewish Canon’ 3-Part Class Begins June 15

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Rabbi Jack Shlachter surrounded by books in his home library. Courtesy/LAJC

Los Alamos Jewish Center News:

The Jews have been called “The People of the Book” but more aptly, we should be called the People of the Books! And what better place to learn about many of the books associated with the Jewish people than Los Alamos’s Mesa Public Library?

Rabbi Jack Shlachter will be facilitating a three-part series on consecutive Monday evenings at the library, starting on June 15, highlighting books in the Jewish canon. For all three sessions, the first 15 minutes will be refreshments and informal socializing, Read More

Americans For The Arts Convenes More Than 1,000 Artists, Advocates, And Cultural Leaders At AFTACON 2026

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AFTACON News:

ALBUQUERQUE — More than 1,000 artists, advocates, funders, policymakers, educators, and cultural leaders from across the country gathered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for AFTACON 2026, the annual convention of Americans for the Arts (AFTA), the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education.

Held June 2–5 under the theme “Shape the Future. Organize for Impact,” the four-day gathering transformed Albuquerque into a hub for creative leadership and action, bringing together voices from across the arts spectrum including Read More

Reminder: May To July Is Elk Calving Season

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COUNTY News:

If you spot a newborn elk calf in the wild, do not approach or touch it. While it may look alone, the mother is almost always nearby.

Picking up or disturbing these calves can seriously harm their survival chances and put you in danger—mother elk fiercely protect their young.

Here’s what you should do:

  • Observe from a distance—don’t go near or pet the calf;
  • Never remove a calf from the wild; and
  • Leave the area quickly and quietly.

If you believe a baby animal is sick or injured, contact New Mexico Game and Fish at 888.248.6866 or 505.476.8000.

Protect elk calves—give them space and help keep Read More

Community Lends A Hand In Creating Justice Center Mural

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Austin-based artist J Muzacz works on a completed tile piece during a workshop Friday afternoon at Mesa Public Library. This tile will become part of a mosaic mural on the exterior wall of the Justice Center. Muzacz and his team guided community members through the process of creating the tile pieces using their templates. Each participant received a grid to put the glass tiles on and a template to follow regarding where to put the tiles and what colors to use. A total of three workshops were held including one Saturday and the final earlier today at the library. To learn more, visit lacnm.com/mosaic Read More

Heinrich Raises Questions On Potential Ethics Violations By Senior Official At Department Of Interior

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Burgum requesting a briefing from the Department’s Designated Ethics Official (DAO) regarding actions of Karen Budd-Falen, the Department’s Associate Deputy Secretary, that raise serious concerns about her compliance with federal ethics laws and standards.

“I am writing to express deep concern regarding reports that a senior official at the Department Read More

Swimming Lessons Start Monday East Park Pool

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East Park Pool News:

East Park Pool is pleased to announce summer swim lessons begin on Monday, June 8. Swimming instruction will be offered for youth swimmers of all skill levels.

Session dates are June 8-19 and July 6-17. The schedule is 9-11 a.m. Monday through Friday. That’s 20 hours of instruction for just $50 per student. Learn more and register at https://eastparkpool.org/lessons.

Swim lessons are one of the many benefits available to East Park Pool members. Memberships start at $475. Learn more at https://eastparkpool.org/memberships.

East Park Pool is also partnering with local Read More

SFCC, SFHEC To Close June 19 In Honor Of Juneteenth

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SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC), 6401 Richards Ave., and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center (SFHEC), 1950 Siringo Road, will close in honor of Juneteenth on Friday, June 19.

All campus facilities will be closed. No classes, activities or student services will be available. SFCC’s early childhood development center Kids Campus and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center (FEC) will also be closed.

SFCC, SF HEC, and the FEC will reopen with regular hours after June 19. Scheduled credit and non-credit classes continue beginning on Saturday, June 20. College services Read More

Last Chance To See Gloria Sharp’s Batik Exhibit Is June 10

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Artist Gloria Sharp, left, visits with Step Up Gallery Co-Manager Diane Stoffel. Sharp’s exhibit ‘A Lifetime of Color’ closes June 10, in Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo

Step Up Gallery News:

Batik artist Gloria Sharp has brought an impressive collection of her batiks to Step Up Gallery, for the current exhibit “A Lifetime of Color”.

The public’s last chance to see these colorful batiks will be Wednesday, June 10.

Sharp’s joyful spirit and playful use of color shines through in each of these spirited batiks. She has been working with this notoriously difficult medium for several decades Read More

Traffic Alert: Roadwork To Begin On US 60 In Quemado

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NMDOT News:

QUEMADO — A 2-inch pavement overlay project on US 60 is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 8.

Albuquerque Asphalt Inc., the contractor for the District Six project, will work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The work zone will extend from mile marker 32 to mile marker 44 through Quemado.

The project is expected to continue through the end of June, weather permitting. A pilot car operation will be in place during working hours. Motorists should expect lane closures and delays and plan additional travel time.

Drivers are reminded to use caution in the work zone, obey all posted Read More