NM Colleges Waive Application Fees Through November
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — Most public colleges and universities in New Mexico will waive application fees throughout November, eliminating a financial barrier for prospective students during the annual ‘No Fee November’ initiative.
The program is supported by the New Mexico Higher Education Department, New Mexico Public Education Department and New Mexico Educational Assistance Foundation.
Since the Opportunity Scholarship Act passed in 2022, college enrollment in New Mexico has increased for four consecutive years. Fall enrollment is up 3.6% this year, with more than 40,000 New Mexicans Read More
DALA Opens ‘Sugar Plum On The Hill’ Friday Dec. 5
Jasper Lee and Anabel Irving in costume as the Cavalier and Sugar Plum Fairy at the Santa Fe Botanical Gardens. Courtesy/DALA
Jasper Lee (Cavalier) rehearses the Sugar Plum Grand Pas de Deux with Allyson Harbert (Sugar Plum Fairy). Courtesy/DALA
BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Ten years ago, Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) premiered “Nutcracker on the Hill”, a ballet that drew from the holiday classic but added in local lore and history. Then came the sequels: “Ratcracker on the Hill” followed by “Sugar Plum on the Hill”, which punted the story to a whole new level Read More
This Week In Sports: Nov. 24-25, 2025
SPORTS News:
This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Football Team has boys and girls basketball games at home and away.
The Hilltopper sports games and events are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team, which includes John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
Nov. 24 – Monday
- Boys Basketball vs Rio Rancho Away – 7 p.m.
Nov. 25 – Tuesday
- Girls Basketball vs St. Michaels Home – 7 p.m.
The Family YMCA’s Día De Los Muertos Race Brings Community Together, Raises Over $12,000 For Local Youth
Scene from the Nov. 1 Día De Los Muertos 5k fun run 2025. Photo by CW Armstrong Photography
From The Family YMCA:
This year’s Día De Los Muertos Race pulsed with the kind of energy only Los Alamos can bring. An enthusiastic 225 runners filled the Canyon Rim Trail and Los Alamos Co-op, Saturday, Nov. 1, with color and celebration, and thanks to the community’s incredible support, the event raised more than $12,000 — with over $8,000 going to benefit the families in the community, helping kids learn, grow, and thrive at the Y.
The Los Alamos Co-Op was buzzing from the moment the first vendor set up shop. Read More
FBI: Jury Finds Taos Man Guilty Of First-Degree Murder And All Other Charges Related To Brutal 2023 Pueblo Slaying
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A federal jury returned guilty verdicts against Zebadiah Romero, 37, on all charges for the October 2023 premeditated murder of a Taos Pueblo man with a single gunshot to the back of his head. The verdict came after a weeklong trial and less than a day of deliberation.
According to evidence presented at trial, on Oct. 30, 2023, Romero, a non-Indian, shot and killed John Doe, an enrolled member of the Taos Pueblo, inside John Doe’s residence on the Taos Pueblo.
Romero had been evicted and banned from the Taos Pueblo before the murder. John Doe was discovered Nov. 4, 2023, after Read More
From Mines To Main Street: The Enduring Legacy Of New Mexico’s Burros Free On YouTube By Friends Of History
Author Shane Weigand with his adopted burro, Comet, from the Wild Horse & Burro program. Courtesy/NMHM
NMHM News:
The mighty little burro of New Mexico is the enchanting subject of the December First Wednesday lecture “From Mines to Main Street: The Enduring Legacy of New Mexico’s Burros,” presented by the Friends of History of the New Mexico History Museum (NMHM).
Presented by Shane Weigand, founder of New Mexico Pack Burros:
- Noon to 1 p.m. (MT), Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025; and
- Presented free on YouTube by Friends of History.
Overview:
The mighty little burro has been a major player in New Mexico Read More
Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort Opens For 2025-2026 Season
SKI News:
VADITO — Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort welcomed guests as winter made its first appearance in Northern New Mexico. The resort opened Lift 2 and welcomed skiers and riders to experience their first tracks of the winter.
The snowmaking team worked hard to get the run open on Friday and hopes to make more snow throughout the week, opening up more terrain.
About Sipapu Ski Resort
Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort is New Mexico’s fastest-growing ski resort. Located just 20 miles southeast of Taos and two hours north of Albuquerque, Sipapu offers family-friendly fun for all levels of skiers and Read More
Video: Council Chair Cull Discusses Tuesday’s Meeting
Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull discusses Tuesday’s council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Sam Bregman Rolls Out Plan To Fix New Mexico Legislature
Gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman
From the Sam Bregman for Governor Campaign:
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ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman has announced a bold and comprehensive plan to reform New Mexico’s legislative system, modernize state government, and ensure elected leaders are finally accountable to the people they serve.
The plan is centered on three core priorities:
- Ending the career politician cycle;
- Establishing fair pay and longer legislative sessions; and
- Overhauling New Mexico’s outdated
Daily Postcard: Birds Flock Around Local Water Fountain
Daily Postcard: Birds flock around a water fountain on the patio of a residence early one morning recently in White Rock. Photo by Dave Lannen Read More
County: Be Cool When Tossing Hot Ashes!
From Los Alamos County:
Nothing says cozy like a crackling fire on a chilly night — until those fireplace ashes turn into an unexpected hazard. Before you toss them out, make sure they’ve cooled completely and are stored safely.
Let’s keep the warmth in our homes and the fires where they belong. Stay safe, Los Alamos!
Residents and businesses should ensure all hot ashes are fully extinguished before placing them in trash receptacles. This simple precaution will help protect both our community and our waste collection staff and equipment.
Smoldering trash can turn into a serious fire, or, if dumped Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Debbie Reynolds Ins. Agency
On the job in Los Alamos today are Customer Service Representative Davina Salazar and trainee Adam Hamilton, who is learning to become a customer service representative at Debbie Reynolds Insurance Agency. ‘I really enjoy working here … I like helping people, and all of my customers since I started here in February of 2023 have been pretty incredible,’ Salazar said. Debbie Reynolds Insurance Agency at 1362 Trinity Drive, Suite D-1, also provides MVD Services including Titles, License Renewal, Registration, and VIN Inspections. To learn more, call 505.662.4363 or email DBLDmvdservices@gmail.com. Read More
McQuiston: Why Trade-Ins Are More Profitable
By ALLEN MCQUISTONJemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos since 1963
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They set the value;
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They control the reconditioning process; and
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They control the resale price.
State Police Search For Suspect In Deadly Socorro Shooting
Update: Following a nearly 48-hour manhunt aided by the Socorro Police Department Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, NMSP agents located Anthony Alvarado at a residence in Magdalena. At approximately 8 p.m., officers with the NMSP Tactical Team surrounded the home and initiated callouts ordering Alvarado to surrender. After an approximately one-and-a-half-hour standoff, Alvarado exited the residence and was taken into custody without further incident.
The New Mexico State Police extend their appreciation to the Socorro Police Department for their support and assistance in safely apprehending Read More
Public Safety Alert: Handling Wild Animals Increases Disease Risk And Violates Law
New Mexico Game & Fish News:
SANTA FE – Picking up wild animals in New Mexico is illegal and dangerous — for both people and the animals.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is issuing an urgent public safety alert, reminding the public that handling wildlife spreads disease and violates state law.
Picking up or transporting protected species of wild animals dramatically increases the risk of disease transmission. Handling wild animals can expose humans and domestic pets to zoonotic diseases such as distemper, rabies, hantavirus and various parasites.
“A person’s instinct is to Read More
County Invites Community To 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County invites the community to join the County Council at 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting and celebrate the start of the holiday season with light and cheer. The ceremony will be held in the Municipal Building Lobby (1000 Central Ave.) on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m.
County Councilor Chair Theresa Cull will flip the switch just before the Holiday Light Parade begins at 6 p.m. This year the tree will be decorated with hand-crafted ornaments made of recycled materials by local schools, community members and County employees. Hot cocoa and marshmallows Read More
Public Meeting On Proposed Mescalero Apache Tribe Land Exchange Postponed
NMSLO News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Land Office and the Mescalero Apache Tribe have postponed a public meeting that was scheduled to be held in Las Cruces Monday, Nov. 24, to share information and gather feedback from the local community regarding a potential land exchange, Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard announced today.
A previous community meeting held Nov. 7 at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum drew a standing room-only crowd, with attendees overflowing into the hallway and lobby. The State Land Office and the Tribe will reschedule the next public Read More
Gilman Tunnels Closed To Public Dec. 1 & 2 For Critical Rock Stabilization Work
Gilman Tunnels. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Access to the Gilman Tunnels via Forest Road 376 will be prohibited for both motorized and non-motorized traffic on Dec. 1 & 2 to conduct critical rock stabilization work. For public safety and to allow crews to complete their work on time, the public is asked to avoid the area during the closure period.
This stabilization work involves eliminating the immediate rock fall danger as well as stabilizing the rock cliffs surrounding the tunnels.
For more information on this project call the Jemez District Office at 575.829.3535. For Santa Read More
Las Vegas City Schools Joins High-Speed Internet Network
CNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Las Vegas City Schools has connected all five schools and its Early Childhood Center to the state’s new broadband education network, giving more than 1,000 students and nearly 400 teachers and staff access to faster, more secure internet.
The district is the latest to join the Statewide Education Network (SEN), a comprehensive broadband system that launched in July 2024 to provide school-centric high-speed internet across New Mexico. The network will eventually allow students to share classes and resources throughout their district and beyond and gives Read More
Volunteers Needed For 2025 Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival At Northern New Mexico College Dec. 5
Courtesy photo
STEM News:
Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) and STEM Santa Fe are partnering to offer the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival from 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Friday Dec. 5, 2025, in Española. We already have 160 7th and 8th grade students signed up!
We need volunteers to run the activity tables. No previous experience with the activities or with math is required. Just a love for youth mentoring and exploration.
Below is the link for more information and how to sign up. Please help us spread the word.
https://tinyurl.com/2025JRMFVolunteer
The Mathematics Festival will be held at Northern Read More