New Mexico Jury Delivers $375 Million Verdict Against Meta In Landmark Case
Feliz Rael
President
New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
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SANTA FE — In a major victory for consumers and families, a jury has awarded a $375 million verdict against Meta, finding the social media giant failed to disclose the potential mental health harms its platforms pose to minors.
The case, brought by New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez in partnership with nationally recognized trial firm Motley Rice LLC, resulted in $187.5 million in damages for each of Read More
NM Junior Foodies: Edible New Mexico’s Grassfed Smackdown 2026
Taco from Chef Danny Calleros of Ardovino’s Desert Crossing. Courtesy photo
Christopher and Chef Noah Scanland of Noah’s table. Courtesy photo
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
NM Foodies
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
If you want honest food criticism, bring a teenager. But not just any teenager.
My 13-year-old son is the kind of kid who experiments with sauces at home, studies restaurant menus for fun, and debates steak doneness like a seasoned cook. So, when we headed to the annual Grassfed Smackdown in Santa Fe, he arrived ready to evaluate.
Hosted by Edible New Mexico and the Southwest Grassfed Livestock Read More
FBI: Shiprock Woman Sentenced For Assault
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock woman was sentenced to two years in prison for assaulting and stabbing another woman.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court records, on Nov. 21, 2024, Angelia Garcia, 35, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, repeatedly stabbed Jane Doe in an unprovoked attack. As a result of the attack, the victim sustained serious wounds, including a wound to the back of her neck. During a subsequent interview with agents, Garcia admitted to stabbing the victim.
Garcia subsequently pled guilty to assault with a dangerous weapon. Upon her release from Read More
Farmers Market Training For WIC/DUFB & EBT Tomorrow
Consuelo’s Place & Homewise Celebrate Milestone: A Shared Journey From Homelessness To Homeownership
HOUSING News:
SANTA FE — Consuelo’s Place and Homewise are proud to announce a milestone achieved by a former Consuelo’s Place client (“S”) who transitioned from homelessness to homeownership, a powerful example of what collaboration and financially empowering support can accomplish.
Consuelo’s Place provides private, non-congregate shelter and individualized case management for individuals and families transitioning into permanent housing. Homewise provides homebuyer education, financial coaching, and lending programs designed to help families achieve affordable homeownership. Read More
Rep. Vasquez Seeks Increased Funding For Regional Information Sharing Systems
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On March 24, 2026, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) led a letter—joined by 104 lawmakers from both sides of the aisle—to the Appropriations Committee requesting $55 million in funding for the Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS) Program. RISS program funds are utilized by 94 law enforcement agencies across New Mexico to arrest violent criminals, get illegal drugs off our streets, resolve criminal investigations, and ensure officer and public safety.
“For many local law enforcement agencies in New Mexico, especially in our rural communities and smaller Read More
Future Outlook For CDT Southern Terminus
CDTC News:
SANTA FE — Deep in the Chihuahuan Desert of southern New Mexico, previously quiet places are receiving new attention. Namely, access to the southern terminus of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) in southern New Mexico has undergone numerous changes during the past year, resulting in new infrastructure and requiring additional planning for some travelers.
Last summer, management of lands encompassing the CDT southern terminus monument was transferred from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to the U.S. Army at Fort Huachuca with the creation of the New Mexico National Read More
Final Update For Nacimiento Wildfire—Now 100% Contained
Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
Location: The wildfire is in the Cuba Ranger District, south of New Mexico State Road 126 and the Nacimiento Mine
Start Date: March 22, 2026
Size: 18 acres
Containment: 100 %
Cause: Under investigation
Vegetation: Burning in oak, ponderosa pine, pinyon-juniper, and Douglas fir.
Resources: 60 personnel
Highlights: Fire crews remain actively engaged using a direct extinguishment strategy on the 18‑acre wildfire. On Sunday, firefighters, supported by large airtankers dropping retardant, were able to stop the fire’s forward progress. Handlines, along Read More
New Document Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Reading Room
LANL News:
New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Submittal of the Response to New Mexico Environment Department Review, 2025 Annual Periodic Monitoring Report for the Technical Area 21 Monitoring Group, Los Alamos Canyon Watershed
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704262_EMLA-26-BF095-2-1_Comm_Resp_TA-21_PMR_032026.pdf
Leadership Los Alamos Hosts Local Youth Session
Courtesy/LLA
LLA News:
Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) hosted an insightful session focused on local youth and education March 13 at UNM-LA. While the main focus was on Los Alamos education, the discussions extended to regional and state issues. These discussions highlighted the current educational landscape, addressing challenges, advancements, and trends.
The day was led by Carter Payne, Assistant Superintendent of LAPS; Mike Holtzclaw, UNM-LA Chancellor; and Eli Argo, Teen Center Director.
Throughout the day, class members heard about various programs that exist to better serve the Read More
LAPS Announces 2026 Northeastern New Mexico Science & Engineering Fair Award Winners
Los Alamos Middle School seventh graders Mason Garcia and Andrew Gilbertson were both recipients of the Oppenheimer Memorial Fund Award for their science fair projects. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Congratulations to the 2026 Northeastern New Mexico Science & Engineering Fair award winners.
First-, second-, and third-place winners will compete in April at the New Mexico State Science & Engineering Fair at New Mexico Tech.
Best In Show: Junior Division
- Andrew Gilbertson, “Detecting Exoplanets with Python and PyTorch”
Best in Show Senior Division Runners-up
- 1st Alternate: Linus
Pets Of The Week: Blake And Phoebe
Beyond the silliness, Blake is a sweet, sunshine-hearted sidekick who adores people Read More
To’hajiilee Man Accused Of Shooting Two Navajo Nation Police Officers Faces Federal Charges
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A To’hajiilee man faces federal charges in connection with the shooting of two Navajo Nation Police Department officers.
According to court records, on March 6, 2026, Russell Secatero, 29, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, allegedly shot and injured two Navajo Nation Police Department officers during a law enforcement response to reports of gunfire near a residence in To’hajiilee, New Mexico.
Authorities allege Secatero hid inside a closet attached to the residence and fired at officers with a rifle, striking Officer John Doe in the arm and back and injuring Read More
Speakers Announced For St. John’s College’s LASER Opening Panel For SciFi Exhibition Shimmer
SJC News:
The first LASER Artist Panel for St. John’s College’s statewide SciArt Exhibition Shimmer will be from 3–5 p.m., Saturday, April 4, 2026, featuring panel presenters Jeanette Hart-Mann, Kira Howard, Palma Maya-Johnson and Alyce Santoro with a public opening reception after.
Register early, space is limited.
Acclaimed Violinist Rachel Barton Pine Brings Virtuosity & Vision To Los Alamos April 11
LACA News:
The Los Alamos Concert Association is proud to welcome world-renowned American violinist Rachel Barton Pine performing at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 11, in the Duane Smith Auditorium.
As the fourth installment of LACA’s 79th season, this concert highlights Pine’s “striking and charismatic” (The New York Times) artistry. While she often performs with the world’s foremost orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Vienna Symphony Orchestra, Ms. Pine will be performing solo and with a piano accompaniment in Read More
New Mexico State Fairgrounds District Board Approves First Phase Of Redevelopment
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The State Fairgrounds District Board Monday voted 6-1 to approve the first phase of a redevelopment plan that will transform the central Albuquerque site into a walkable, mixed-use destination designed to improve public safety, create new jobs and generate economic activity.
The redevelopment initiative will reorganize and consolidate existing State Fairgrounds facilities to make room for new development, create a walkable mixed-use core and establish a modern stadium to anchor the project. The plan’s financing includes $92 million in bonding capacity and $114 Read More
FBI: Albuquerque Man Pleads Guilty In Trafficking Case
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A California man with ties to Albuquerque pleaded guilty in federal court to sex trafficking two minors and transporting them to New Mexico for commercial sex acts, and a second defendant pleaded guilty to concealing the offense.
According to court documents, in December 2024, Roderick Norseweather Jr., 26, recruited two minors in California and transported, provided for, and maintained them for the purpose of engaging in commercial sex acts. Norseweather purchased cell phones for the minors, required them to use the Life360 app—an application designed to monitor Read More
Los Alamos History Museum Announces New Exhibit: Secrets Of Shangri-la: Enlisted Women At Project Y
Los Alamos History Museum News:
The Los Alamos History Museum is proud to announce the opening of a new special exhibit, Secrets of Shangri-la: Enlisted Women at Project Y, which explores the often-overlooked contributions of enlisted women who served in Los Alamos during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project.
During World War II, Los Alamos—known only by its code name, Project Y—became the central laboratory of the Manhattan Project, the top-secret effort to develop the atomic bomb. While scientists such as J. Robert Oppenheimer have become household names, hundreds of enlisted Read More
Los Alamos JJAB Announces New Executive Director Dianna Reichelt
New Los Alamos JJAB Executive Director Dianna Reichelt
LOS ALAMOS JJAB News:
Los Alamos JJAB announces that Dianna Reichelt is its new Executive Director. An internal leader who has been instrumental in the organization’s recent successes, Reichelt steps into the role following a period of unprecedented growth and community impact.
Since joining JJAB in 2021, Reichelt has demonstrated a unique trajectory of leadership, advancing through key roles to her appointment as Executive Director. This progression has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of JJAB’s operations, from Read More
Daily Postcard: Colorful Red-naped Sapsucker Spotted Friday In Upper Water Canyon
Daily Postcard: A colorful Red-naped Sapsucker was spotted on Friday morning in Upper Water Canyon. Red-naped Sapsuckers are often seen during the spring and fall. They drill holes in trees in very neatly spaced rows, leaving the holes to fill with sap and then return periodically to drink the sap that has oozed out. Source: PEEC Bird Guide https://peecnature.org/learn/nature-guides/bird-guide/. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More