Rose Garden Fence Installation Begins Monday, Dec. 1
Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
The Community Services Department (CSD), in partnership with Valley Fence Company, will begin installing a new fence at the Rose Garden as part of ongoing efforts to protect natural resources and enhance the visitor experience.
Construction was scheduled to begin on Nov. 24, 2025, and was expected to be completed by Dec. 9, 2025, weather permitting. The construction is now scheduled to begin on Dec. 1 and run through Dec. 16, weather permitting. During this period, portions of the park may be temporarily inaccessible.
“The installation of this fence is an important Read More
Holiday Shopping, Winter Wonderland Highlight Thanksgiving Weekend At Expo New Mexico
EXPO News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Expo New Mexico is kicking off the holiday season in style as Thanksgiving weekend sees the fairgrounds transform into a festive destination filled with shopping and dazzling Christmas light displays.
The Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Holiday Festival kicks off on Friday, Nov. 28, offering a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that features a juried lineup of 175 artisans from across the nation. This event also features live music and food, making it truly family friendly. The Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Holiday Festival runs through Nov. 30. Tickets can be purchased here Read More
Albuquerque FBI Division Announces 2026 Citizen’s Academy, Nominations Due Dec. 19
FBI News:
Have you ever wondered how the FBI solves a case? Want to hear about the work agents, analysts, and FBI staff are doing across New Mexico? Special Agent in Charge of the Albuquerque Division, Justin A. Garris, welcomes business, civic, and faith-based community leaders to apply for FBI Albuquerque’s Citizens Academy program, where we will give participants a first-hand look into life at the FBI.
“The FBI’s Citizens Academy provides an incredible opportunity for members of the community to better understand the day-to-day work of the FBI and partner with us in keeping New Mexico Read More
County Inclusivity Task Force To Meet Dec. 3
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Inclusivity Task Force will meet at 12 p.m., Dec. 3, 2025, in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave.
The agenda packet and meeting agenda have been published and are available here. This meeting will not have a zoom link or will not have a video, however the public is invited to attend. Read More
Enjoy New Mexico Holiday Traditions Across State
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — As temperatures drop and days get ever shorter, it’s a sure sign that the holidays are just around the corner. To help New Mexicans get ready for the festivities, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs has put together a slate of seasonal events from Santa Fe to Mesilla through the New Mexico Traditions program.
“From the farolitos of the north to the celebrations in the south, our state’s holiday customs are a testament to the enduring spirit of our people,” said New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) Cabinet Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego. “We Read More
New Documents Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this e-mail is to notify you that 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.
- FTWC Radioactive Air Emissions Summary, Volume 1 Stack Emissions & Off-Site Dose Consequence
- Fiscal Year 2025 Reporting of Releases and Instances
Community Support Needed For LAPS Science Fair
Last year’s senior division winners from left, Tate Plohr, Lilia Viteva and Alyssa Sun. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos District Science & Engineering Fair is just around the corner and Los Alamos Public Schools needs the community’s help.
LAPS has updated donation requirements for the 2026 Los Alamos District Science & Engineering Fair, which will be held Friday, Jan. 2, and Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at Barranca Mesa Elementary School.
The LAPS Science & Engineering Fair continues to be one of the district’s most impactful academic events. Last school year, 100 students Read More
NMNSH Begins Renovation Of Popular Little Alberts’s Lab To Enhance STEM Education
NMNSH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is announcing the temporary closure of its hands-on STEM exhibition, Little Albert’s Lab, as renovation work is underway. The project, funded by the Museum’s Board of Trustees, will transform the space into a more accessible, hands-on, and engaging space for STEM enthusiasts, young and old, and is slated to reopen in early 2026.
This significant refresh and expansion will solidify the Museum’s commitment to high-quality, foundational STEM education. Upon reopening, the exhibit will not only feature updated Read More
Chamisa Elementary 6th Graders Bring Home New Mexico Electric Car Challenge Awards
Chamisa Elementary School 6th graders Natalia Archuyleta, Vivi Daly, Ruby Carpenter, Jackson Martinez and Noah Mendez hoist their trophies at the New Mexico Electric Car Challenge. Chamisa GATE teachers Denise Hernandez Garcia and Susan Hettinga (left) accompanied the students to the competition. Courtesy/LAPS
Team Barbie Sharks during their research presentation. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
A group of 6th graders from Chamisa Elementary School brought home hardware from the 2025 New Mexico Middle School Electric Car Challenge held last week at Kennedy Middle School in Albuquerque. Read More
FBI: Wanted Justin Aguino For Pretrial Release Violation
FBI News:
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of Justin Aguino.
On Feb. 26, 2020, Justin Aguino allegedly used his position as an officer with the Ohkay Owingeh Police Department in New Mexico, to impede a federal grand jury investigation by disclosing information about an ongoing investigation being conducted by Homeland Security Investigations and the Drug Enforcement Administration to an individual outside of the investigation.
Then, on May 24, 2022, while working for the Pojoaque Police Department in New Mexico, Aguino was confronted by Read More
Cosmic Dawn Complimentary Showing At PEEC Dec. 12
PEEC News:
Step behind the scenes of one of humanity’s greatest scientific achievements at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12, with a free screening of Cosmic Dawn, an inspiring documentary about the creation of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
For more than 30 years, NASA and an international team of scientists and engineers pushed the limits of technology, innovation, and perseverance to build and launch the JWST, the most powerful space observatory ever created. Cosmic Dawn reveals the untold story of how this telescope overcame extraordinary challenges, Read More
Homeless New Mexico High School Students To Receive $500 Monthly For Meeting Attendance Goals
PED News:
SANTA FE — High school students experiencing homelessness will receive $500 monthly payments for meeting attendance and academic requirements under a new state pilot program launching this month.
The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) will enroll 330 students in grades 10–12 across 12 school districts and one charter school. The Legislature funded the three-year pilot $2.1 million annually.
Students must maintain 92% monthly attendance, complete all schoolwork, attend three academic support sessions weekly and meet with counselors for wraparound services Read More
FBI Offers Up To $2,000 Reward For Information Regarding Bank Robbery On Albuquerque’s West Side
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department seek the public’s help to identify this man who robbed the Bank of America at 2601 Coors Blvd. NW, at approximately 4:10 p.m. Nov. 20 in Albuquerque. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who robbed the Bank of America at 2601 Coors Blvd NW, at approximately 4:10 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025.
Suspect description:
- Race: Hispanic or White
- Height: approximately 5’6”
- Eyes: Brown
- Clothing: Black beanie hat, a dark colored plaid long-sleeve shirt, a black and white polka dot/striped
New Mexico To Host Farm To Cafeteria Food Conference
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — The National Farm to School Network will bring its annual National Farm to Cafeteria Conference to Albuquerque this year, spotlighting New Mexico’s leadership in providing children with local, healthy food in schools and early childhood settings.
The event will gather hundreds of advocates, educators, farmers and community leaders from across the country to promote local, nutritious food choices in schools and childcare centers. The conference is Dec. 1 through Dec. 4 at the Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 2nd St. NW.
The theme of the conference is “Rooted in Culture, Read More
Big Sale Small Business Saturday At Lobby Shop In LAMC
Farmington Field Office Plans Pile Burn Near Navajo Lake
BLM News:
FARMINGTON — Beginning now through this winter, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington Field Office is planning to burn piles on a two-acre unit, weather permitting.
The unit is near Highway 511 between mile markers 17-20, approximately 5 miles north/northwest of Navajo Lake State Park. This project is being conducted in coordination with the New Mexico State Land Office.
The project will take approximately one day to complete. Smoke may be visible from Highway 511, County Road 4600, Highway 64, and Navajo Lake. Signs will be posted along roadways to inform travelers of Read More
Daily Postcard: The Beauty Of Bandelier National Monument
Daily Postcard: The beauty of Bandelier National Monument is evident in this photo taken Nov. 21. Courtesy/NPS
Bandelier Holiday Hours:
- Thanksgiving, Nov. 27 – Park is open dawn to dusk – Visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 – Park is open dawn to dusk – Visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Christmas Day, Dec. 25 – Park will be Closed. No access to Frijoles Canyon or Tsankawi
- New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31 – Park is open dawn to dusk – Visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9
New Mexico State Canvass Board Certifies Regular Local Election Results And Orders Automatic Recounts
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
From the Office of the Secretary of State:
SANTA FE – New Mexico’s State Canvass Board met today in Santa Fe and unanimously certified the official results of the 2025 Regular Local Election.
“The 2025 Regular Local Election was conducted with the professionalism, efficiency, and integrity that New Mexicans expect from their election administrators,” Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver said. “These certified results should give every voter full confidence in the process. I extend my sincere thanks to the State Canvass Board for their work Read More
PEEC: Snow Forecasting With Julien Ross In Planetarium
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join Julien Ross, OpenSnow.com’s New Mexico Forecaster, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium (in-person and virtual).
Hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), this free event will share the 2025–2026 winter outlook, including the impacts of a weak La Niña or “La Nada” on snowfall.
Attendees will learn snow forecasting techniques, discover which storm patterns bring the best powder, and explore snowfall trends in the Jemez, Sangre de Cristo, and San Juan Mountains.
Ross will also answer questions Read More
Op-Ed: Vaccines – Who Can You Trust?
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
White Rock
The Republican Trump administration has “gone to war” against vaccines. This includes recently changing the CDC’s website on childhood vaccines at the direct request of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to imply that “vaccines cause autism.” This is despite the complete lack of scientific evidence for this idea.
Secretary Kennedy’s battle against vaccines appears to have four pillars, dealing with trust and the destruction of key vaccine institutions:
- Reduce trust in vaccines
- Take over the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
- Make