FBI: New Mexico Man Gets Life In Federal Prison For 2023 Carjacking Murder
FBI News:
EL PASO — A New Mexico man was sentenced in a federal court in El Paso to life in prison for the carjacking, kidnapping and murder of a Las Cruces man, announced U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, Justin R. Simmons.
According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, in December 2023, Brayden Matthew Alvarado, 23, of Vado, New Mexico, carjacked a man before driving him onto Fort Bliss desert property and fatally shooting him in the head with a 12-gauge shotgun.
On Dec. 13, 2023, the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division conducted a crime scene investigation Read More
Santa Fe Opera Welcomes 84 Technical Apprentices
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OPERA News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera is delighted to announce the 84 members of its 2026 Apprentice Program for Theater Technicians. Selected from a pool of more than 700 national and international applicants, the class of 2026 includes nine apprentices from New Mexico and two international apprentices, contributing fresh creativity and technical expertise to the Santa Fe Opera and the broader performing arts industry. Each season, the technical apprentices perform essential backstage functions within one of eight distinct crews: Audio/Visual, Costumes, Electrics, Read More
New Documents Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room
LANL News:
The following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electronic Reading Room. The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Wilmot Top Predictor In Yesterday’s ACRR Pace Race
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ACRR News:
Zeke Wilmot was the best predictor in the weekly pace race held in the Quemazon Complex. He was 14 seconds off his predicted time. Other accurate predictors were 7-month-old Liliana Smeltzer with a 15 second difference; 7-year-old Ximena Stanier recording 36 seconds off; Lynn Bjorklund having a 46 second differential; and Sana Sevanto had a 48 second difference as well as the best female finisher in the 3-mile distance at 36:42.
On the 1-mile course Eric Davis was first at 9:30 and the best female was 3-year-old Iris Geimer recording a 12:22.
Paul Geimer Read More
Forward Party Of New Mexico Chairman On 2026 Primary
NMFWD News:
SANTA FE — Reacting to the 2026 primary election results, Forward Party Of New Mexico (NMFWD) Chairman Bob Perls said: “First, let me say that I am very proud of the independent voters who turned out to vote for the very first time. I spent 10 years of volunteer time as Founder and President of New Mexico Open Elections working to pass the new semi-open primaries bill. The pundits who point to their low turnout forget that, since statehood, independents have never been allowed to vote in the New Mexico primary.
“Voting is like eating healthy food. You have to be exposed to it, taste it, get Read More
Weaving Tradition At Cozy ‘Mug Rug’ Hands-On Workshop
NMDCA News:
Learn the basic steps of weaving yarn into a “mug rug” at workshop offered by Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) at Los Luceros Historic Site from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 20.
Discover the art of weaving in this creative and hands-on workshop where you’ll make your own mug rug—a small woven mat perfect for your coffee or teacup. Mug rugs are not only functional, but they also offer a charming way to bring handcrafted heritage into everyday life.
In this class, participants will learn the basics of loom weaving, including warp, weft, and finishing techniques, Read More
NFIB Report: Small Business Job Openings Decline
NFIB News:
SANTA FE — NFIB’s May Jobs Report shows little change in the employment market as the Small Business Employment Index remained essentially flat, registering 100.3 in May after measuring 100.4 in April. This is the third consecutive month the Index declined. The current reading is now below the 2025 average of 101.2 but still slightly above the historical average of 100.0.
In May, 29% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill, down 5 points from April and marking the lowest level since May 2020. Twenty-seven percent have openings for Read More
Santa Fe Community College To Host New Mexico’s First Nutritious Food Pantry Certification Ceremony June 24
The SFCC Campus Cupboard provides fresh produce from SFCC’s greenhouse. This past year Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute has also helped expand access to fresh, high-quality produce as it did at the SFCC Pathways to Care: Allied Health Fair in September 2025. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will host New Mexico’s First Nutritious Food Pantry Certification Ceremony 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, in the Campus Center, 6401 Richards Ave. The certification recognizes the SFCC Campus Cupboard Food Pantry funded primarily through SFCC Foundation and operated Read More
RPNM On Write-In Success Of Primary Election Night
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) released the following statement on the success seen on Election Night by the 3 write-in candidates Larry Marker, James Ellison, and Joshua Lawrence:
“Not only did all three of our write-in candidates meet the required number of write-in votes, they did so in near-record time,” RPNM 1st Vice Chair Mike Nelson said. “Each candidate had more than 4,000 write-in votes reported out of Bernalillo county alone less than 2 hours after the polls closed.
Based on historical precedent, the expectation was that several days would be needed Read More
Daily Postcard: Deer Hops Fence To Graze In Yard On Trinity
Daily Postcard: A deer hops a fence to graze in a yard Friday on Trinity Drive. Photo by Joseph Schaumberg
After hoping the fence a deer prepares to graze Friday in a yard on Trinity Drive. Photo by Joseph Schaumberg Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Enforcement Watch: 145 Actions Initiated; 93 Resolved In May 2026
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department is highlighting the ongoing success of its Enforcement Watch initiative, a transparency-focused program that provides the public with consistent and timely information about the Department’s enforcement actions across environmental protection, public health, and worker safety programs.
By making enforcement data accessible, Enforcement Watch reinforces NMED’s commitment to New Mexico residents for accountability and regulatory compliance statewide.
Launched in May 2023, Enforcement Watch shares monthly updates Read More
Los Alamos Middle School Student Qualifies To Compete At Worlds Largest Junior High Rodeo June 21-27
Los Alamos Middle School eighth-grade student Paige Trujillo will represent New Mexico in girl’s goat tying at the National Junior High Finals Rodeo June 21-27 in Guthrie, Okla. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
DENVER — Los Alamos Middle School eighth-grade student from Paige Trujillo has earned the opportunity to represent New Mexico on the National Junior High Rodeo Team at the 21st Annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR) on June 21-27 in Guthrie, Okla. The prestigious event will bring together more than 1,200 of the nation’s top junior high rodeo athletes from across the United Read More
SFO Transformative Voices: Lili Elbe Ancillary Events
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SFO News:
The Santa Fe Opera (SFO) invites the community to attend a series of events in Santa Fe and Albuquerque in celebration of the American premiere of Tobias Picker and Aryeh Lev Stollman’s Lili Elbe on Aug. 1.
Set in Copenhagen, Paris and Dresden, Lili Elbe is a two-act opera based on the true story of a Danish landscape painter who was one of the first transgender women to undergo gender affirmation surgery in the early 20th century, with the support of her wife, artist Gerda Wegener. Recipient of the 2023 OPER! Award for “Best World Premiere”, Lili Elbe is the first full-scale Read More
PEEC: ‘The Little Things That Run The World’ June 25
PEEC News:
In celebration of National Pollinator Week, the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host a free screening of the 2025 documentary, “The Little Things that Run the World” from 6-7:45 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.
This powerful film explores the dramatic global decline of flying insects: an animal group that makes up three‐quarters of all species on Earth and plays an essential role in holding ecosystems together. Through interviews with scientists, gardeners, farmers, and passionate bug enthusiasts, the documentary Read More
Rep. Vasquez Opposes $70 Billion Blank Check For ICE
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 9, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) remained firm in his calls for reform and accountability at ICE, rejecting “MAGA extremists” latest request for another $70 billion blank check for ICE through the budget reconciliation process.
“Last summer, ICE got a $75 billion blank check with no spending guardrails, and we all saw how those taxpayer funds were used—to terrorize folks without accountability, infringe on civil rights across the country, and murder American citizens in the streets,” Vasquez said. Read More
Hilltopper Youth Football Camp At Sullivan Field July 13-14
SFNF & National Forest Foundation To Begin Herbicide Application In Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon Burned Area
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest, in collaboration with the National Forest Foundation, will use a variety of vegetation management strategies to treat invasive species within the Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon burned area starting this week.
The SFNF and NFF plan to treat 1,400 acres between June and October of this year, with the goal of treating a total of 4,200 acres over three to four years.
“By implementing adaptive invasive plant management strategies, such as targeted herbicide application, we can foster the recovery of native plants that are resilient against disturbances Read More
Scenes From Corpus Christi Procession June 7, 2026
Scene from the third annual Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, June 7, 2026, hosted by Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (IHM). The procession began at IHM at 3700 Canyon Road, proceeded up Canyon Road and Central Avenue to Ashley Pond Park for Benediction at an Altar of Adoration, then returned to the church for second Benediction. Photo by Tomas Redondo/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Eucharistic Procession to Ashley Pond Park on the Feast of Corpus Christi June 7, 2026. The Feast of Corpus Christi is a Catholic celebration of the real presence of Jesus ChristLos Alamos Faith And Science Forum: Dr. James Carroll June 10
Dr. James Carroll
LAFSF News:
The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAFSF) 2026 Summer Series presents ‘Introduction to Religious Studies from a Scientific Perspective’ by Dr. James Carroll Wednesday at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church (TOTH), 3900 Trinity Dr.
A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. It will be recorded and streamed on Zoom at https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org.
Religion is often a subject of faith. But given that it is a thing that “people do”, the scientific method can be brought to bear as an approach to studying it, which Read More
Chamisa Elementary School Principal Craig Washnok Retires
Principal Craig Washnok and the coalition of Cheetahs at Chamisa Elementary School. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
Any educator worth their weight in salt deserves an article about their contributions to our children. A view at the end of that journey is especially meaningful when it has molded a portion of America’s future for 31 years. You see, salt was once the thing that allowed a civilization to expand for preservation. A good educator can expand a mind to further their own preservation or mold a mind, which could in turn mold the future itself.
On May 27, Chamisa Elementary Read More