Dannemann: Haaland Needs A Broader Message Now
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2026 by Merilee Dannemann
“The next governor must be laser focused on lifting New Mexico out of multigenerational poverty—the driver of all of our societal problems.” I am borrowing that line from a social media comment about the governor’s race.
There’s nothing wrong with being a single mother. But it’s not a sign of greatness either.
It’s a circumstance within the normal range of life’s possibilities. In itself, it is not a proof of qualification for anything else—certainly not the highest office in the state.
That’s why it’s worth noting that this Read More
Los Alamos Youth Roller Hockey Summer 2026: June 10
Scene from Los Alamos Youth Roller Hockey. Courtesy/LAHA
By JOE ARTNAK
LAHA Coach
Los Alamos Youth Roller Hockey is starting Wednesday, June 10, and will continue 4-6 p.m., every Wednesday, at Los Alamos County Ice Rink until the start of winter ice skating and hockey season.
Expanding to additional days and age groups (including adults) depending upon interest and continued participation levels dependent on participation interest. Future announcements will be made as options are expanded.
Parents/Players are required to bring their own equipment; the minimum required is roller or inline Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: June 3, 2026
BRIDGE News:
In the June 1 North American Pair game, Martin Cooper and Jerry Fleming were 1st in Flight A, Mary Courtright and Ann-Marie Graves were 2nd in A, Jerry Morzinski and Randy Baker were 3rd in A, and Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 4th in A. Harry Dewey and Linda Lambert were 1st in Flight B, and Al Pratt and Gina Doorn were 2nd in B.
In the June 3 Unit Championship, Jerry Morzinski and John Ruminer were 1st in Flight A, Ann-Marie Graves and Mary Courtright were 2nd in A, and Martin and Beverly Cooper were 3rd in A. Gina Doorn and Al Pratt were 1st in Flight B.
Here is a hand that requires perfect Read More
Area Girl Scouts Gathered For Twilight Camp Last Week
Local Girl Scouts gathered for annual Twilight Camp. Photo by Lauren McDaniel
Girl Scouts always start camp with singing. Dee Morrison led the evening’s song session. Photo by Lauren McDaniel
By JESSICA CLAYTON
Girl Scout Leader
Local Girl Scouts gathered for their annual Twilight Camp the week of June 1. This year’s theme celebrated the modern cowgirl with a variety of activities including knot-tying, knife safety and whittling, lassoing and hobby horse racing, leather crafts, creating tin punch lanterns, target practice, sending Morse code messages, and beading crafts.
The girls were Read More
State Police Make Arrest After Fatal Motorcycle Crash On I-25
NMSP News:
ALBUQUERQUE — On June 6, 2026, at approximately 11:54 p.m., the New Mexico State Police was requested by the Albuquerque Police Department to assume a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and one other vehicle on Interstate 25 northbound near Comanche Road in Albuquerque.
Upon arrival, officers observed several civilians rendering aid to the motorcyclist identified as Keegan Thomas (24). Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported Thomas to an area hospital.
During the investigation, officers contacted witnesses who had stopped at the scene and located Read More
Desert Bloom Cafe Seeks Support From Community
Weekly Fishing Report: June 8, 2026
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The State Game and Fish Department stocked a total of 35,445 rainbow trout weighing 17,733 pounds. Most of the stocking will now be in Northern New Mexico.
Streamflow in the Rio Grande increased slightly and is still below average to extremely below average in Northern New Mexico. At Taos Junction Bridge, the streamflow Sunday, May 16, was 212 cubic-feet-per-second. The streamflow at Cerro near the Colorado border was 81.4 cubic-feet-per-second. The streamflow at Embudo was 206 cubic-feet-per-second
Streamflow in Embudo Creek Read More
A ‘Blast’ Of The ‘Jewish Canon’ 3-Part Class Begins June 15
Rabbi Jack Shlachter surrounded by books in his home library. Courtesy/LAJC
Los Alamos Jewish Center News:
The Jews have been called “The People of the Book” but more aptly, we should be called the People of the Books! And what better place to learn about many of the books associated with the Jewish people than Los Alamos’s Mesa Public Library?
Rabbi Jack Shlachter will be facilitating a three-part series on consecutive Monday evenings at the library, starting on June 15, highlighting books in the Jewish canon. For all three sessions, the first 15 minutes will be refreshments and informal socializing, Read More
Americans For The Arts Convenes More Than 1,000 Artists, Advocates, And Cultural Leaders At AFTACON 2026
AFTACON News:
ALBUQUERQUE — More than 1,000 artists, advocates, funders, policymakers, educators, and cultural leaders from across the country gathered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for AFTACON 2026, the annual convention of Americans for the Arts (AFTA), the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education.
Held June 2–5 under the theme “Shape the Future. Organize for Impact,” the four-day gathering transformed Albuquerque into a hub for creative leadership and action, bringing together voices from across the arts spectrum including Read More
Daily Postcard: Breakfast Time In White Rock
Daily Postcard: It’s breakfast time Sunday in White Rock. Photo by Marcela Walker Read More
Reminder: May To July Is Elk Calving Season
COUNTY News:
If you spot a newborn elk calf in the wild, do not approach or touch it. While it may look alone, the mother is almost always nearby.
Picking up or disturbing these calves can seriously harm their survival chances and put you in danger—mother elk fiercely protect their young.
Here’s what you should do:
- Observe from a distance—don’t go near or pet the calf;
- Never remove a calf from the wild; and
- Leave the area quickly and quietly.
If you believe a baby animal is sick or injured, contact New Mexico Game and Fish at 888.248.6866 or 505.476.8000.
Protect elk calves—give them space and help keep Read More
Community Lends A Hand In Creating Justice Center Mural
Austin-based artist J Muzacz works on a completed tile piece during a workshop Friday afternoon at Mesa Public Library. This tile will become part of a mosaic mural on the exterior wall of the Justice Center. Muzacz and his team guided community members through the process of creating the tile pieces using their templates. Each participant received a grid to put the glass tiles on and a template to follow regarding where to put the tiles and what colors to use. A total of three workshops were held including one Saturday and the final earlier today at the library. To learn more, visit lacnm.com/mosaic Read More
Heinrich Raises Questions On Potential Ethics Violations By Senior Official At Department Of Interior
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Burgum requesting a briefing from the Department’s Designated Ethics Official (DAO) regarding actions of Karen Budd-Falen, the Department’s Associate Deputy Secretary, that raise serious concerns about her compliance with federal ethics laws and standards.
“I am writing to express deep concern regarding reports that a senior official at the Department Read More
Swimming Lessons Start Monday East Park Pool
East Park Pool News:
East Park Pool is pleased to announce summer swim lessons begin on Monday, June 8. Swimming instruction will be offered for youth swimmers of all skill levels.
Session dates are June 8-19 and July 6-17. The schedule is 9-11 a.m. Monday through Friday. That’s 20 hours of instruction for just $50 per student. Learn more and register at https://eastparkpool.org/lessons.
Swim lessons are one of the many benefits available to East Park Pool members. Memberships start at $475. Learn more at https://eastparkpool.org/memberships.
East Park Pool is also partnering with local Read More
SFCC, SFHEC To Close June 19 In Honor Of Juneteenth
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC), 6401 Richards Ave., and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center (SFHEC), 1950 Siringo Road, will close in honor of Juneteenth on Friday, June 19.
All campus facilities will be closed. No classes, activities or student services will be available. SFCC’s early childhood development center Kids Campus and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center (FEC) will also be closed.
SFCC, SF HEC, and the FEC will reopen with regular hours after June 19. Scheduled credit and non-credit classes continue beginning on Saturday, June 20. College services Read More
Last Chance To See Gloria Sharp’s Batik Exhibit Is June 10
Artist Gloria Sharp, left, visits with Step Up Gallery Co-Manager Diane Stoffel. Sharp’s exhibit ‘A Lifetime of Color’ closes June 10, in Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo
Step Up Gallery News:
Batik artist Gloria Sharp has brought an impressive collection of her batiks to Step Up Gallery, for the current exhibit “A Lifetime of Color”.
The public’s last chance to see these colorful batiks will be Wednesday, June 10.
Sharp’s joyful spirit and playful use of color shines through in each of these spirited batiks. She has been working with this notoriously difficult medium for several decades Read More
Traffic Alert: Roadwork To Begin On US 60 In Quemado
NMDOT News:
QUEMADO — A 2-inch pavement overlay project on US 60 is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 8.
Albuquerque Asphalt Inc., the contractor for the District Six project, will work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The work zone will extend from mile marker 32 to mile marker 44 through Quemado.
The project is expected to continue through the end of June, weather permitting. A pilot car operation will be in place during working hours. Motorists should expect lane closures and delays and plan additional travel time.
Drivers are reminded to use caution in the work zone, obey all posted Read More
Posts From the Road: The Castle Rock
Castle Rock: Shown is the actual castle rock as seen from downtown Castle Rock, Colo. The rock is a prominent landmark from which the city is named. Rock Park covers the land where the rock sits and has become a popular hiking destination for hikers. The views seen from the rock are spectacular. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Downtown Castle Rock: Downtown Castle Rock is viewed from the castle rock and is just blocks south of the rock landmark. Pikes Peak stands tall in Colorado Springs to the south. Interstate 25, which can be seen on the right side of the photo, passes through Castle Rock on Read More
Fr. Glenn: Can There Be Too Much?
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
It’s funny how easily we toss around extreme phrases: “I gave everything I had?!” “You have to give 110%!!” But do we? Are we truly so generous of ourselves?
On the other hand, if someone were to chastise a parent, a child or a spouse: “You give too much love!”, I think most of us would think such phrase absurd. Love for another is the one thing that should be limitless. Certainly there are better ways than others to manifest love (not enabling self-destructive behavior for one), but, like God who IS love (1 John 4:8), the greatest love is that which has no end. Infinite.
When we’re thinking Read More
FBI Southwest Field Offices In Albuquerque & El Paso To Host Special Agent Recruitment Event June 26
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The FBI-Albuquerque and FBI-El Paso Field Offices will co-host an in-person recruiting event from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, June 26 in El Paso.
This event is intended for individuals who are at least 21 years old interested in learning more about a career as an FBI Special Agent. Those who attend the recruiting event will have an opportunity to meet one-on-one with FBI executives, special agents, intelligence analysts, and other FBI personnel.
In addition, many of the FBI’s Critical Incident Response components such as SWAT, Evidence Recovery Teams, Crisis Negotiations, Read More