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Hispanic Cultural Center Launches First National Partnership With Salem, Massachusetts
NMDCA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Hispanic Cultural Center has launched its first national partnership to connect communities in Albuquerque and Salem, Massachusetts through shared Latino arts, culture and history.
A memorandum of understanding signed April 30 brings together the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC), the City of Salem and the North Shore Community Development Coalition, which operates Salem’s Punto Urban Art Museum. The agreement designates Salem as a Cultural Ambassador City and expands the NHCC Cultural Ambassador Program beyond New Mexico for the first Read More
Sen. Leo Jaramillo Represents New Mexico And NHCSL During Historic Recognition In Madrid, Spain
Sen. Leo Jaramillo, 4th from left, with leaders from the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) in Madrid, Spain, as the organization received the Placa de Honor de la Orden de Isabel la Católica, one of Spain’s highest civil honors recognizing leadership, diplomacy, and international partnership. Courtesy photo
On receiving the Placa de Honor de la Orden de Isabel la Católica, Sen. Leo Jaramillo said, ‘Standing in Madrid representing New Mexico and Latino communities across our nation was deeply personal. I carried the spirit of Northern New Mexico with me into that room Read More
New Mexico’s Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Expands To Address Doctor Shortage
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced a major expansion of New Mexico’s Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, the latest in a series of administration actions to address a physician shortage that has left 32 of the state’s 33 counties with critical gaps in care.
Under the expanded Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, licensed physicians — including part-time physicians — will receive $75,000 per year for student debt relief over a four-year service commitment, for a total of up to $300,000. That makes New Mexico’s program the Read More
Summer Interns, Graduate Students, And Young Adults—Welcome To Los Alamos!
Summer Mondays, the United Church invites summer interns, graduate students, and young adults to the action at the sand volleyball pit and picnic grounds on the corner of Central Avenue and Canyon Drive. Centrally located across from the Aquatic Center and Nature Center and trailheads, this is the place to meet and greet, enjoy a great meal, and play some volleyball. This coming Monday is June 1, so the United Church looks forward to seeing everyone starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Pit and each Monday throughout the summer. Courtesy photo Read More
From The Fire Tower: 2026 New Mexico Great Reads Titles Announced By State Library
NMSL News:
SANTA FE — The 2026 New Mexico Great Reads book selection honors two books rooted in fire watch life: “The Burning Season” by Caroline Starr Rose and “The Mountain Knows the Mountain: A Fire Watch Diary” by Philip Connors.
The books were selected by the New Mexico Center for the Book at the New Mexico State Library (NMSL) to represent the state’s literary landscape at the National Book Festival, an event showcasing the importance of books and reading. This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Washington, D.C., as well as online.
Katherine Miles, Public Services Read More
Daily Postcard: Western Tiger Swallowtails At Reservoir
Daily Postcard: Western Tiger Swallowtails ‘puddling’ in mud on Monday at the reservoir. Butterflies do this instead of just drinking to obtain minerals as well as water. On Monday, there were about 50 of these butterflies gathered at the west end of the reservoir. Photo by Michael Smith
Another view of Western Tiger Swallowtails ‘puddling’ in mud on Monday at the reservoir. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Armbruster Endorses Joe Granville For County Council
By KARYL ANN ARMBRUSTER
Los Alamos
Having Joe Granville run for County Council is such a breath of fresh air. Joe is a man of the people. He brings experiences and knowledge of life that many people have never even considered.
Joe spent 20 years in the transportation industry, as a driver, operations manager and CEO of High Desert Delivery. In his transportation career, Joe managed payroll, hired and trained new employees, oversaw vehicle maintenance, and addressed transportation safety, which makes him uniquely qualified to address transportation safety issues in our town while understanding Read More
Los Alamos Golf Course Memorial Day Tournament Results
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Golf Course hosted a two-day tournament over the long Memorial Day weekend featuring a two person best ball net format.
Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 began with a 9 a.m. shotgun start both days.
Tournament results:
Championship Flight
- 1st Gross Scott Winegar & Eric Rich
- 2nd Gross Brad King & Jamie Aslin
- 1st Net Tony Fox & Stacy Howze
- 2nd Net Pat Metzger & Mike Lippiatt
First Flight
- 1st Gross Mike Finney & Eddie Sanchez
- 2nd Gross Dave Apel & Tom Gravlin
- 1st Net Kevin Brake & James Merhege
- 2nd Net Ross Capon & Kiko Rael
Second Flight Read More
New Mexico Posts One Of Nation’s Largest FAFSA Completion Gains
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico achieved one of the largest year-over-year FAFSA completion increases in the country this year, joining just three other states to hit a 20% gain as national completion rates reached an all-time high.
The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) reported that 54.7% of high school seniors nationwide completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as of May 1, nearly two months ahead of the June 30 benchmark. New Mexico stands out as one of only four states, alongside Alaska, Arizona and Florida—to record at least a 20% increase over last year, Read More
Teen Center Invites Community Members To Bring Pets To Help Students De-Stress This Week
Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center is inviting community members to help support local teens during the upcoming End of Semester De-Stress Week by bringing friendly pets to visit the Teen Center from 1–5 p.m., this Wednesday and Thursday.
Each semester, the Teen Center hosts relaxing activities, food, and opportunities for teens to unwind during finals week. Visits from animals have consistently been one of the most popular and comforting parts of the program, giving students a chance to de-stress, socialize, and take a break from academic pressures.
Community Read More
State Road 112 At El Vado Dam Closed May 27–Sept. 4, 2026
NMDOT News:
The closure prevents all public access across the dam, requiring travelers to use alternative routes, 24 hours a day throughout the closure period.
NO through traffic will be permitted; emergency vehicles must find alternate routes!
The closure allows for investigatory drilling and equipment staging on the roadway as part of long-term dam rehabilitation efforts and ongoing safety investigations into the dam’s foundation, following repairs that began in 2022.
The drilling site will be monitored by security personnel and all theft, vandalism or damage to equipment Read More
Dept. Of Wildlife Urges Public To Leave Young Wildlife Alone
Young fawn laying in grass. Courtesy/NMDW
Courtesy/NMDW
NMDW News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is reminding the public to leave young wildlife undisturbed as spring transitions into summer.
New Mexico offers a unique opportunity to observe a wide variety of wildlife and this time of year marks the birth of many species across the state. As temperatures rise, fawns, elk calves, bear cubs and other young animals are born daily. While these encounters can be exciting, the Department urges residents and visitors to respect wildlife by keeping their distance.
Many young animals Read More
Rural Students In Rio Arriba County Get Access To Broadband Internet
CONNECT NM News:
More than 170 rural students in the Española Public Schools now have access to high-speed internet following the completion of a state-funded broadband project in Rio Arriba County.
The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) awarded Ethos Broadband, an internet service provider headquartered in Albuquerque, a $1.3 million Student Connect grant to build broadband infrastructure to connect 173 rural students in the school district.
“It is imperative that we provide broadband access to students who lack this vital infrastructure,” said Jeff Lopez, director of Read More
Scenes From Guaje Pines Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony
Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
NJROTC raises flags at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony held at Guaje Pines Cemetery. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Ashley Detzel sings National Anthem at the Memorial Day ceremony held at Guaje Pines. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts lead the Pledge of Allegiance on Memorial Day. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Deacon Amy Schmuck leads the invocation at Memorial Day ceremony. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
County Councilor Beverly Neal-Clinton Read More
County Art In Public Places Board To Meet May 28
COUNTY News:Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast June 2
LRG News:
Lab retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the Laboratory Retiree Group (LRG) monthly breakfast social between the hours of 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. June 2 at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Drive.
Come hang out and join the conversation with other Lab retirees.
LRG will pay for your coffee and tea. Individuals will pay for their breakfast and other drinks.
The LRG is a non-profit organization that seeks to maintain communications with and to serve the needs and interests of all retirees from LANL. All laboratory retirees may join LRG.
Contact sgirard@losalamos.com or 505.672.3497 Read More
Obituary: Howard Lee Gurley May 14, 2026
HOWARD LEE GURLEY May 14, 2026
Howard Lee Gurley passed away peacefully from heart disease on May 14, 2026, in Harlingen, Texas, with his mother and father by his side. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1967 and grew up in both Albuquerque and Los Alamos.
Lee was a creative and artistic person. After high school, he attended the Colorado Institute of Art and began his career as a graphic artist in New York City, where he lived and worked for over 20 years. He later returned to New Mexico and eventually moved to Texas to help care for his mother.
Lee was a quiet man who rarely spoke much about his life Read More
Sen. Leo Jaramillo Represents New Mexico And National Hispanic Caucus Of State Legislators At International Leadership And Diplomacy Exchange In Spain
Representing New Mexico and the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, Sen. Leo Jaramillo addresses international leaders and senior Spanish government officials during an international leadership and diplomacy exchange hosted by Fundación Consejo España–EE.UU in Madrid and Cádiz, Spain. Courtesy photo
Sen. Leo Jaramillo, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval & Santa Fe counties, 4th from right, gathers for a photo with international leaders and senior Spanish government officials during an international leadership and diplomacy exchange in Spain. Courtesy photo
By Read More
New Documents 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.
- Response to the Notice of Disapproval, Supplemental Investigation Report for Material Disposal Area T, at Technical Area 21, Los Alamos Laboratory (LANL), EPA ID# NM00890010515, HWB-LANL-25-054
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704341_EMLA-26-BF134-2-1_Resp_to_MDA_T_SIR_NOD_052126.pdf