Daily Postcard: A tangerine colored sunrise fills the sky on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Bandelier National Monument. Bandelier will be open dawn to dusk on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31. The Visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Park will be open dawn to dusk New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1 and the visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Large crowds are anticipated during these holidays. Visitors driving into Frijoles Canyon during peak hours (typically between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.) may experience temporary closures to the park as the parking Read More
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New Mexico History Museum Names Maria Sanchez-Tucker Deputy Director
Maria Sanchez-Tucker
NMHM News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) has named Maria Sanchez-Tucker deputy director, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience in museums, libraries and public service organizations to the institution.
Sanchez-Tucker most recently served as director of the City of Santa Fe’s Community Services Department, where she oversaw public libraries, senior services, recreation and youth programs. The department includes three library branches, multiple recreational facilities, senior centers and youth programs, with more than 300 Read More
Los Alamos Shines Bright On Christmas Eve At Ashley Pond
Families, friends, and community members gathered at Ashley Pond to share in the beauty and joy of Christmas. Courtesy/Freedom Church
FREEDOM CHURCH News:
Christmas Eve at Ashley Pond became a night to remember as Los Alamos residents gathered for Freedom Church’s annual Candlelight Service. The scene came alive with families coming together for a night that blended tradition, hope, and fun for all ages.
The peaceful atmosphere and warmer than usual temperatures set the stage for an evening that many say captured the heart of Christmas in Los Alamos.
Before the first song began, children Read More
LATA Celebrates 50 Years Of Service With Commitment To The Future
LATA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — LATA proudly marks its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of protecting people and natural resources through technical excellence, integrity, and trusted partnerships. Since its founding in 1976, LATA has played a vital role in addressing some of the nation’s most complex environmental and engineering challenges while remaining grounded in the principles that shaped the company from the very beginning.
Established on a foundation of honesty, fairness, superior performance, and respect for people and partnerships, LATA’s early leaders believed Read More
Scenes Of Celebration At Santa Fe Opera’s 2025 Winter Gala
Attending the Santa Fe Opera’s 2025 Winter Gala on Dec. 20, from left, Manny Cordova (Governor’s husband), U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, guest, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, guest, Gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland, and Santa Fe Opera Board Member and 2025 Gala Chair Henry R. Muñoz III. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Also attending the 2025 Winter Gala, from left, Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Executive Director Eric Vasquez, his wife New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard, Rick Martinez, his wife Santa Fe Opera Board Member and Enterprise Read More
Now Completed Critical Broadband Project Ends Frequent Blackouts In Gallup And Surrounding McKinley County
CNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) has announced that a critical broadband project designed to eliminate high-speed internet outages in Gallup and surrounding McKinley County is complete.
The project’s completion is the result of a partnership between OBAE, Lumen Technologies and Ethos Broadband and means tens of thousands of residents in Gallup and McKinley County will no longer see frequent high-speed internet blackouts.
“This upgrade reduces isolated outages and keeps families connected to critical health information and everyday necessities, Read More
Families Gather For Farolito Making On Barranca Mesa
Families gathered early Christmas Eve to make farolitos on Barranca Mesa. Made from sand-filled paper bags with a candle inside, farolitos create a warm glow for holiday celebrations and processions. These simple, handmade lanterns traditionally line pathways, windows, and churches, symbolizing the shepherds’ fires guiding the way for the Christ child. Photo by Evan Reitzell
Scene from families gathered early Christmas Eve to make farolitos on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Evan Reitzell
Gathering sand early Christmas Eve to make farolitos on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Evan Reitzell
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New Mexico Aging And Long-Term Services Department Marks Year Of Expanded Services For Seniors In 2025
ALTSD Cabinet Secretary Emily Kaltenbach
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — In 2025, the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) advanced a wide range of policies, programs, and partnerships to help older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers across the state live with dignity and independence.
“This past year we focused on building systems that work better, reach farther, and put people first,” ALTSD Cabinet Secretary Emily Kaltenbach said. “Every one of these actions reflects what we hear directly from older adults and caregivers: people want support that is accessible, Read More
Panoramic View Early Christmas Eve From Los Pueblos
A panoramic view from the end of Los Pueblos Street early Christmas Eve on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Tyler Marr Catch Of The Week: Spotify Scraping
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
In a reminder that the internet will always try to copy anything that isn’t nailed down, Spotify is investigating claims that a self-described “pirate archivist” group managed to scrape a massive portion of its music catalog. We are talking hundreds of terabytes of data, millions of tracks, and enough metadata to make any data hoarder weep with joy…Yikes!
The group, known as Anna’s Archive, says it scraped Spotify at scale using unauthorized accounts and automation. Not a dramatic smash-and-grab through a blinking server room, Read More