LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will be on Winter Break beginning Monday, Dec. 22 through Friday, Jan. 2, 2026.
Teachers and staff will return to school sites on Monday, Jan. 5, which will be a work/planning day. All students will return to school on Tuesday, Jan. 6, for the start of the spring semester
The district office will be closed Monday, Dec. 22, through Friday, Dec. 26, and on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
LAPS wishes everyone a safe and happy winter break. Read More
Former U.S. House Rep. Yvette Herrell
RPNM News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former U.S. House Rep. Yvette Herrell was confirmed Thursday night as Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Congressional Affairs, giving her a senior role in the Trump Administration. The U.S. Senate approved her nomination in a 53–43 vote as part of a late push that cleared about 100 nominees.
“We are thrilled for Yvette and cannot wait to see her serve in the Trump Administration,” Republican Party of New Mexico Chairwoman Amy Barela said. “President Trump’s second term has been filled with unprecedented accomplishments Read More
TESSA JANE LOPEZ Feb. 10, 2025 – Dec. 20, 1993
Our family remains deeply saddened by the loss of Tessa Jane Lopez, who passed away in February 10, 2025. She was born on December 20, 1993.
Though Tessa may be gone from our sight, she is never truly gone from our hearts. It is difficult to forget someone who was loved as deeply as she was. Her family, and especially her son, Truitt, think of her every day. Our memories of her—from a sweet child to the woman she became—will never fade.
Tessa cherished her friends, and her family was everything to her. She had a heart full of love, always eager to give, to laugh, Read More
UWNNM News:
Los Alamos and Rio Arriba counties — United Way Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) is pleased to announce that 23 nonprofit organizations serving Los Alamos and Rio Arriba Counties will receive a total of $303,084 in Community Action Fund grants for 2026.
The Community Action Fund is powered entirely by local giving, ensuring that donations stay right here in Northern New Mexico. Through year-round fundraising efforts, UWNNM helps provide nonprofits with the flexible funding they need to respond to emerging challenges, sustain essential services, and support families where needs Read More
From Superintendent Jennifer Guy
Los Alamos Public Schools
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Guy addresses an off-campus incident involving a high school student that occurred on Dec. 10, in a message she issued earlier today to Parents and Guardians:
I am sad to write to you about an incident that occurred off campus recently that involved some of our students and a LAPS visitor on campus. We were notified by the police department of an investigation and subsequent arrest of a 26-year-old male who was charged with assaulting one of our female students off campus on December Read More
Lads and Lasses of Enchantment members John Deloff, Denise Pelowitz and Mark Willmon prepare for an upcoming performance. The Lads and Lasses of Enchantment and the Santa Fe Harmonizers have performed several singouts this week. On Monday, they sang at the MEG Senior Center in Santa Fe, and on Thursday night, for residents at the Los Alamos Wellness and Rehabilitation and Los Alamos Assisted Living Community. This Saturday, to benefit local nonprofit Self Help, Inc., they will sing and ring the Red Kettle Bell, from 2-4 p.m., at Smith’s Marketplace in Los Alamos. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More
COUNTY News:
In observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, Los Alamos County government offices and services will join other federal, state, and local governments and close on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
County Administrative Offices, senior centers, Atomic City Transit service, and the Environmental Services Division will be closed on both days.
In addition, the following facilities will close or have modified hours:
White Rock Branch and Mesa Public libraries
Pile burning off Highway 4 in Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/K. Honig/NPS, 2003
NPS News:
The National Park Service seeks public input on the Fire Management Plan Environmental Assessment for Bandelier National Monument, New Mexico.
Bandelier’s Fire Management Plan will outline strategies to protect the public, surrounding communities, and critical infrastructure; reduce wildfire risk; conserve natural and cultural resources; preserve ecosystem processes; and ensure responsible stewardship of the park’s diverse landscapes.
The Environmental Assessment evaluates Read More
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Taos Pueblo man has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly attacking another man with hatchets.
According to court documents, Aug. 6, 2025, Joe Daniel Gomez, 49, an enrolled member of the Taos Pueblo, allegedly assaulted John Doe with two hatchets, which caused Doe to suffer serious bodily injury.
Gomez is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon and assault resulting in serious bodily injury. He will remain in a halfway house pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled. If convicted, Gomez faces up to 10 years in prison.
Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison Read More
