New Mexico Invests $1.6 Million In Local Food Systems
Reunity Resources in Santa Fe. Courtesy/NMEDD
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico is investing $1.6 million in 25 projects across the state that expand access to fresh food, strengthen local agricultural supply chains and invest in the rural and tribal communities that grow and process much of what New Mexicans eat.
Grants from Economic Development New Mexico’s Healthy Food Financing Fund support organizations and businesses, including climate-smart innovations, rural markets, mobile grocery programs, food hubs and agricultural infrastructure.
Funded projects include expanding cold Read More
County Golf Course Restaurant Prepares To Open
Los Alamos County Golf Course restaurant prepares to open following maintenance completion. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Maintenance and repair work at the Los Alamos County Golf Course building has been completed, marking a significant step toward reopening the restaurant to the public.
The restaurant is expected to begin operations on June 1, 2026; however, this date remains contingent upon final inspections and permits.
In preparation for the transition, several updates are being completed within the restaurant space, including new paint and flooring. These improvements are part Read More
Robinson: To Survive, News Outlets Learn New Ways Of Reaching Readers
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2026 New Mexico News Services
This week, after a conference of New Mexico Press Women, I’d like to turn the high beams on my own world – newspapers, reporting and journalism. Despite bad news and worrisome trends, I came away hopeful because the public still wants local news. That’s a reliable constant we newshounds can hold to our hearts.
But we’re in troubled waters.
The nation’s founding fathers considered basic freedoms of the press so important to the new democracy that they cemented them in place with the First Amendment.
“It was about accountability in a Read More
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute Announces Appointment Of Syri Mongiello As Executive Director
BUSINESS News:
SANTA FE — The Board of Directors of the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute (the Institute) is pleased to announce the appointment of Syri Mongiello as Executive Director, effective May 11, 2026.
Mongiello will oversee all aspects of the Institute’s fundraising, programming, and operations, building on more than a decade of service as its Operations Director. Her strong financial management expertise, combined with a deep understanding of the Institute’s goals and strategies, positions her well for success in this new role. She will lead the continued growth and impact Read More
Framed Snapshot Of Snowcapped Sangre De Cristos
A framed snapshot of the snowcapped Sangre de Cristo Mountains viewed on Sunday from the patio at Smith’s Marketplace. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
McQuiston: Advantage Of Local Agent Vs 1 800 Number
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
On the surface, insurance can feel like a simple transaction. Call a number, get a quote, move on.
But where people start to see the difference is not at the beginning. It is when something actually matters.
The Advantage of a Local Agent vs a 1 800 Number
- Someone Who Knows You vs Someone Who Knows a Script
- A 1-800 agent is trained to handle volume. They follow systems, prompts, and timelines.
- A local agent works differently. They recognize your name, your situation, and how your needs may have changed over time. That familiarity
Atomic Fiber Ushers County Into Better Internet Service
County Broadband Manger Jerry Smith
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Slow internet speeds, service disruptions and total outages are about to be things of the past. Atomic Fiber, Los Alamos County’s community broadband network, will officially start construction with a groundbreaking ceremony at 4 p.m. May 12 near the White Rock Visitor Center.
County Broadband Manager Jerry Smith said the ceremony will kick off phase one construction of the eight-phase project. Phase one will include the construction of the three network hubs. These hubs will be located Read More
Meow Wolf Honored As One Of TIME100 Companies Industry Leader In Travel & Tourism
Lyra’s Keep is a place for rest and reflection. This cavernous haven welcomes visitors to take a seat, to explore the ancient history of the Y’ruks, and marvel at the miniature worlds preserved within the stone columns. Lyra’s Keep was built by the Y’ruks, a people of the Ossuary world, as a memorial dedicated to those whose lives were lost in a volcanic cataclysm. Following the cataclysm, this space became a symbol of hope, a place to build a new society and preserve the past using the memory storing properties of Oss. Lyra’s Keep also commemorates Lyra Osstrand, the first Y’ruk to commune with Oss. Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Held Walking Tour April 24
Leadership Los Alamos group with Anne and Andy Fox outside the old CB Fox department store. Courtesy photo
Small group discussion at last week’s Leadership Los Alamos meeting. Courtesy photo
LLA News:
Leadership Los Alamos held their final session before graduation on April 24. The class explored culture in Los Alamos. Session Co-chairs Kristen Hollis and Patrick Moore led a lively morning session looking at community, culture, and leadership. Kirsten Bell led activities examining our thoughts based on surface impressions and the realities which may lie beneath.
Following lunch Read More
Luján, Goldman Reintroduce Bill To Protect Consumers, Require Transparency On Food & Grocery Delivery Apps
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) will reintroduce the Promoting Real-time Information on Cost Expenditure (PRICE) Act, legislation designed to provide consumers with more clarity on delivery app pricing.
When shopping through a delivery app for meal delivery, groceries, or other products, many companies apply surprise delivery fees and service charges at checkout that significantly inflate the total cost. Read More