NM Junior Foodies Review: Sawmill Market Winter Experience
Come tour the Winter Market with us! Photo by Rebecca Rutherford
Outdoor space at Sawmill Market all decorated for the holidays. Photo by Rebecca Rutherford
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For NM Junior Foodies
Heritage Hotels and Resorts announces the second annual Sawmill Winter Experience, running from Nov. 28 to Dec. 31, at Albuquerque’s bustling food hall, Sawmill Market.
This indoor and outdoor winter celebration is unlike anything else in New Mexico and brings an immersive holiday wonderland to the Southwest, complete with seasonal food and beverage offerings, enchanting decorations, Read More
On Today’s Small Business Saturday, Haaland Urges New Mexicans To Shop Local, Strengthen Community Economies
Gubernatorial Candidate Deb Haaland
From the Deb Haaland for Governor Campaign:
ALBUQUERQUE – On Small Business Saturday, Deb Haaland, candidate for Governor of New Mexico, encouraged New Mexicans to shop small and support local businesses. Haaland views New Mexico small businesses as a key way to address the affordability crisis by growing opportunities for good-paying jobs across the state and providing an alternative to large corporations that price gauge.
As a single mom, Haaland started selling salsa to help make ends meet and provide the flexibility to care for her young child. Read More
Coro De Cámara To Brighten Spirits In Holiday Concerts
Coro de Cámara chamber choir. Courtesy photo
CONCERT News:
Celebrate the holidays with Coro de Cámara in the chamber choir’s upcoming “Making Spirits Bright” concerts. Enjoy a cheerful blend of music featuring carols and holiday favorites, and lively performances that capture the spirit of the season.
Coro and guests offer two showings—at 4 p.m., Dec. 13 in Los Alamos and Dec. 14 in Santa Fe. Dancers from Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) join Coro in the Santa Fe concert, following Coro’s guest appearance the day before in the DALA Winter Showcase in Los Alamos.
In “Making Spirits Bright”, you will Read More
Op-Ed: Response To Wallace Piece On Nuclear Weapons Testing
By CHICK KELLER
Los Alamos
In response to Terry Wallace’s recent article about previous underground testing of nuclear weapons (link), I’d like to first support his complete opposition to any atmospheric testing. I suspect President Trump isn’t serious, but is merely trying to scare other countries into cessation of any nuclear testing.
I recall the disaster of the Baneberry underground test that broke through and emitted radioactive material to the atmosphere.
I was a junior scientist working on determining how to contain the very first moments of underground tests. Soon after that Read More
Boomerang Prepares For Small Business Saturday Shoppers
Boomerang Consignment and Resale and Gaia Gifts in all its glory at the corner of Central Avenue and Knecht Street is among many local concerns prepared to welcome shoppers on today’s ‘Small Business Saturday’ … a day that means the world to every owner in Los Alamos and White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Community Invited To Winter Seed Sowing Event Dec. 13
Community New:
The community is invited to a free Winter Seed Sowing event, jointly sponsored by Los Alamos Community Seed Library, Pajarito Environmental Education Center and Bee City, from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, in Fellowship Hall at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, 1739 N. Sage St. Read More
FBI: Three Individuals Indicted On Federal Charges Related To 2020 Unsolved Murder Of Zachariah Juwaun Shorty
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Three individuals have been indicted on federal charges related to the murder of Zachariah Juwaun Shorty that occurred in Nenahnezad, N.M., on July 21, 2020.
Shorty was found deceased on July 25, 2020, on a dirt pathway in a field in Nenahnezad on the Navajo Nation. He had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
The case remained unsolved for years before Special Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation made a recent breakthrough.
According to court documents, Austin Begay, 31, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, used a semiautomatic pistol to shoot and kill Shorty, Read More
Millicent Rogers Museum: 28th Holiday Fiesta Community Day
This Week In Sports Dec. 1-6, 2025
SPORTS News:
This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers have boys and girls basketball games mostly away.
Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale and Nate Limback.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
Monday, Dec. 1
- Boys Basketball vs Portales Home – 5:30 p.m.
- Girls Basketball vs St. Pius Away – 6 p.m.
Dec. 4 Thursday
- Girls Basketball at Capital City Tournament Santa Fe High
- Boys Basketball at Capital City Tournament Santa Fe High
Dec. 5 Friday
- Girls Basketball at Capital City Tournament Santa Fe High
- Boys Basketball
Daily Postcard: Serene Autumn View At Ashley Pond Park
Daily Postcard: Autumn serenity, Friday afternoon at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Water Release From Abiquiu Reservoir To Begin Nov. 30
USACE News:
ABIQUIU LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District (USACE) announced today that it has scheduled a water release from Abiquiu Reservoir to begin Nov. 30 and end Dec. 17, 2025.
The water will be delivered to Elephant Butte Reservoir by the end of December 2025.
Below is a tentative flow release in cubic feet per second (cfs):
- Nov. 30 – 500 cfs (start date)
- Dec. 1 – 800 cfs
- Dec. 2 – 1,000 cfs
- Dec. 3 – 1,200 cfs
- Dec. 4 to Dec. 8 – 1,400 cfs
- Dec. 9 – 1,200 cfs
- Dec. 10 – 1,000 cfs
- Dec. 11 – 800 cfs
- Dec. 12 to Dec.16 – 500 cfs
- Dec. 17 – 300 cfs
Spot checks along the Rio Chama during high flow releases Read More
New Mexico Department Of Game And Fish Reminds Public To Keep Holiday Decorations Wildlife Friendly
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish reminds the public to ensure that their holiday decorations do not pose a safety hazard to wildlife that may become entangled. Courtesy/NMDGF
NMDGF News:
SANTA FE – Now that Thanksgiving is over, many New Mexicans take the opportunity to decorate their homes for the holidays.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) would like to remind the public as they prepare to hang up those colorful strands of light and bring that inflatable Santa Claus out of storage to ensure that their holiday decorations do not pose a safety hazard to wildlife that may Read More
County Lifeguard Instructor/Trainer Recertification Nov. 30
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lifeguard Instructor/Trainer Recertification is 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 at the Aquatic Center, 2760 Canyon Road.
The purpose of this course is for certified American Red Cross Lifeguarding Instructors to maintain their skills and certification.
All participants must register with a personal email address to access the Red Cross Learning Center.
Participants who complete this course will receive a certification for Lifeguarding Instructor valid for 2 years.
To participate in the Lifeguarding Instructor Course, individuals must:
- Be at least
Pajarito Opens Master The Mountain Skiing Lessons
Master the Mountain, the multi-week, Sunday only lessons for anyone ages 7+. CourtesyPMSH
PAJARITO SKl HILL News:
Want to level up your skiing or riding skills? Join Master the Mountain, the multi-week, Sunday only lessons for anyone ages 7+.
New this year, Master the Mountain will offer two four-week sessions.
Pajarito’s new Master the Mountain Clinics offer specialized instruction on Sundays to take Green Zone and higher level skiers and snowboarders all over the mountain to level up their skills!
Master The Mountain is an 8-week, 2.5-hour Sunday program.
SESSION I:
Jan. 18-Feb. 8
SESSION Read More
Construction Project To Rebuild I-40 East Of Gallup To Go Into Partial Suspension Beginning Dec. 1
NMDOT News:
Construction on the project to rebuild I-40 east of Gallup will go into partial suspension beginning Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. The project stretches from Milepost 41.921 to Milepost 44.867 on I-40 east of Gallup.
Traffic Impacts
During partial suspension, crews will work on activities that are not part of the critical path.
The following traffic impacts will remain in place:
- Westbound I-40 will have two lanes of traffic open westbound; and
- Eastbound I-40 will have two lanes of traffic open eastbound.
Full construction activities are scheduled to resume in April 2026, and the project Read More
Los Alamos County Ice Rink Opens 11:30AM Today!
The Los Alamos County Ice Rink opens for public skating at 11:30 this morning. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Ice Rink, which has been on a delayed opening due to mechanical issues, opens for public skating at 11:30 this morning.
Built in 1936, the Ice Rink is the only refrigerated, NHL regulation, outdoor Ice Rink in New Mexico. The rink offers public skating, hockey, and skating lessons through February.
Dress warmly, in layers, and know that whether it is stunning winter skies dotted with fluffy white clouds, or night skies filled with twinkling stars, everyone can enjoy an Read More
Household Hazardous Waste Collection At Eco Station Dec. 5
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Environmental Services will accept household hazardous waste, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at the Eco Transfer Station, 3701 East Jemez Road. Residents who already pay for curbside collection can drop off household hazardous waste at the Eco Transfer Station.
Accepted items include:
Smoke Detectors, Light Bulbs, Aerosol Spray Cans, Automotive Fluids, Corrosives, Cleaners, Photographic Flammable Solvents, Fuels, Items Containing Mercury, Oxidizers, Fertilizers, Pool Chemicals, Paints, Finishes, Stains, Pesticides and herbicides.
Note: Disposing Read More
County: Santa’s Workshop At Fuller Lodge Saturday Dec. 6
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to join Los Alamos County Recreation staff for a cozy afternoon of holiday fun at Santa’s Workshop, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6 at Fuller Lodge.
This free family event invites children and families to decorate cookies, make festive crafts, write letters to Santa, and take photos with Santa or the Grinch.
This event is a great way to celebrate the holidays with the community. Read More
SFWAF Lunch Discussion With Anastasios Kioses On ‘Afghanistan Land Of Conflict & Beauty’ At SFCC Dec. 4
Anastasios (Tasos) Kioses
SFWAF News:
The community is invited to a Santa Fe World Affairs Forum (SFWAF) lunch program discussion with Anastasios (Tasos) Kioses, 12-2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 4, in the Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Board Room (Room 223).
Alexander the Great is thought to have said, “May God keep you away from the venom of the cobra, the teeth of the tiger and the revenge of the Afghans”. Winston Churchill wrote in 1897, “Financially it is ruinous. Morally it is wicked. Militarily is an open question and politically it is a blunder”.
This is not a talk that involves analyses of the Read More
LANL: New Diffusion Modeling Approach Developed For Scientific Workflow Applications
Charlie, lead dog researcher on the project, was the subject of a test image for the discrete spatial diffusion approach. At left, Charlie in all his pixels. At right, the approach has completely noised the image, using only the pixels in the original, an important step in training a diffusion approach that respects scientific principles. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Discrete Spatial Diffusion Models Data While Obeying Scientific Principles
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a new approach that addresses the limitations of generative AI models. Unlike generative Read More