New Exhibit To Open 3 At Bond House Museum In Española
The Bond House Museum News:
The San Gabriel Historical Society invites the community to the Bond House Museum for the opening of “From the Pueblos to the Pacific: Westward Explorations Across Indian Country During New Mexico’s Spanish, Mexican & American Eras, 1776-2026”, 1-4 p.m. on July 3 at 706 E. Bond St. in Española.
Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited.
This grand opening will feature a talk with Historian Joseph P. Sanchez in Conversation with Regional Library Directors. The Spanish Era of the exhibit covers the Dominguez-Escalante Expedition from Santa Read More
All Shall Be Well: For Those Who Celebrate
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By The Rev. Mary Ann Hill
Rector
Trinity on the Hill
I think one of the biggest surprises I’ve had, in my 25 years of ordained ministry, is how many people who don’t realize that there is no such thing as a perfect family. Every family has struggles, and relationships can be especially hard. Some problems are bigger than others, but I’ve rarely encountered an issue that was unique to one family. I don’t betray confidences, but I do tell people that they aren’t alone Read More
Daily Postcard: Cholla Tree Blooming On Meadow Lane
Daily Postcard: A Cholla Tree viewed Saturday on Meadow Lane at the corner of Kayenta Street in White Rock. The bright magenta flowers are this year’s blooms, and the yellow-green knobby structures are the developing fruit or hips. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
Dannemann: New Mexico Makes It Tough To Be An Independent Candidate
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
If you are reading this article on or before June 25, and you might like to make this year’s governor’s race a little more interesting, there’s something you can do.
Go to the Secretary of State website and sign the nominating petition for Ken Miyagishima for Governor. Then sign the separate nominating petition for his running mate, JC Lopez, for lieutenant governor. It just takes a couple of minutes. The forms are at www.electronicpetitions.elections.sos.nm.gov.
He’s running as an independent and you can sign the petition even if you are registered in a major or minor party. Read More
Deer Canyon Fire Discovered Today South Of Mountainair
View of the Deer Canyon Fire burning this afternoon south of Mountainair. Courtesy/NMFD
New Mexico Forestry Division News:
The Deer Canyon Fire was discovered at 4 p.m. today, June 20 in the Deer Canyon subdivision south of Mountainair. The fire is exhibiting extreme behavior, is active and crowning in piñon-juniper and grass fuels.
Crews are providing point protection, and air resources are on scene providing support. Structures are threatened, and evacuations are in place.
The fire is estimated at 350 acres and is zero percent contained.
Evacuations/Shelters:
- Evacuations are in place
PEER Sues Interior Department For Hiding How It Decides What American History To Rewrite
PEER News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Department of the Interior (DOI) after the agency spent more than nine months refusing to release any records showing how it is implementing an order to scrub “disparaging” content about American history from national parks, monuments, and other public lands.
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, demands that DOI’s Office of the Secretary turn over documents detailing how Secretary Doug Burgum’s Secretarial Read More
Scenes From Friday Summer Concert With Fungi Mungle
The Los Alamos Hillstompers perform the National Anthem to open the Summer Concert sponsored by Waterstone Mortgage the Jason Pike Team Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County host the Summer Concert Series. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of headliner Fungi Mungle performing at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Fungi Mungle is a cover band based in El Paso, Texas and known for their giant 70s-style afros, retro costumes, and high-energy performances, they play a mix of classic funk, disco, and danceable rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Stephanie Garcia Richard Stands Ready If Called Upon To Serve As Lt. Governor Of New Mexico
Stephanie Garcia Richard
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
On Thursday Maggie Toulouse Oliver announced she was suspending her campaign for lieutenant governor of New Mexico citing health and family concerns.
Fellow Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard last year suspended her campaign for lieutenant governor for similar reasons, which in her case were related to the health of her husband Eric. He is now on the mend and with Toulouse Oliver’s withdrawal from the race followed by strong encouragement from constituents, Garcia Richard has announced on her Facebook Read More
More Scenes Of Mosaic Mural Installation At Justice Center
Maggie Lyon and Joey Cruz assist artist J Muzacz during the installation of a tile mosaic on the exterior wall of the Los Alamos Justice Center on June 12, 2026 at 2500 Trinity Drive. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
Scene from the installation of a tile mosaic on the exterior wall of the Los Alamos Justice Center on June 12, 2026 at 2500 Trinity Drive. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
FBI: Man Charged With Making Online Threats To Blow Up White House And Kill Federal Law Enforcement
FBI News:
HOUSTON – Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck has announced that a 35-year-old man from a small town in Grimes County, Texas has been charged for allegedly transmitting interstate threats via social media.
Authorities took Peter James Bloomfield into custody June 10 where he remains on related charges. He is expected to make his initial appearance before a U.S. magistrate judge in Houston in the near future.
The criminal complaint alleges authorities discovered a Texas-based X account with multiple threatening messages directed at federal law enforcement and others. The Read More
FBI: Justice Department Announces Results Of Operation Spring Cleaning
Scene of vehicles lined up on a road, with mountain silhouette and city lights in the background. Courtesy/FBI
FBI agents gather at a SWAT operation. Courtesy/FBI
Two FBI agents in tactical gear stand near the back of an armored vehicle and a Ford pickup truck during a SWAT operation. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
- In Three Months, Operation Results in 1100 Arrests, Nearly 1,000 Illegal Firearms Seized, and Seizure of Over 2700 Pounds of Various Drugs
ALBUQUERQUE — The Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Spring Cleaning, a nationwide initiative spearheaded by the FBI to combat Read More
Visit Living History & Celebrate New Mexico Culture And Tradition At Fort Stanton Saturday July 11
NMDCA News:
Visit living history as Fort Stanton Historic Site and Fort Stanton, Inc. host the annual Fort Stanton Live celebration, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, July 11.
Visitors will see infantry and artillery demonstrations, presentations from writers and historians, quilters, weavers, potters, site tours, food vendors, and live performances from period-appropriate bands.
Dancers from the Mescalero Apache Tribe will perform on the parade grounds, and other members from Mescalero will serve Indian tacos and display arts and crafts.
The community is invited to enjoy a look into the Read More
Daily Postcard: Hummingbird Perches On Twig At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A handsome Rufous Hummingbird is spotted perched on a thin twig at Bandelier National Monument. The Rufous Hummingbird is a fairly small hummingbird with a slender, nearly straight bill, a tail that tapers to a point when folded, and fairly short wings that don’t reach the end of the tail when the bird is perched. Photo by Sally King/NPS Read More
‘Friday Night Dining’ Seeks Volunteers
COMMUNITY News:
Friday Night Dining, which offers fine dining for low-income senior citizens and the homeless in Española Valley and Santa Fe County, is looking for volunteers.
The organization serves 50 diners. It has two volunteer chefs that prepare the meals, but 19 volunteers are needed to work as waiters, bussers, kitchens helpers and dishwashers at each dinner.
The next dinners are June 26, July 31, Aug. 21 and Oct. 23. Meals are held at Valley View United Methodist Church on Spruce Street in Española. The food that is left is served to the homeless the next day.
Volunteer hours:
- Waiters
Wedding Announcement: Bryson Ballew & Hailee Ballew
Bryson Ballew formerly of White Rock and Hailee Ballew were married on June 13, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. The couple said that they look forward to their future together. Courtesy photo Read More
Rehabilitation Project On US 64 In Taos To Begin June 23
NMDOT News:
TAOS — Travelers in the Taos/El Prado area may experience traffic delays as a roadway rehabilitation project on US 64 is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, June 23.
The project will span from milepost 253.1 (Hail Creek Rd.) to milepost 253.7 (Camino de la Placitas) and is expected to take seven working days to complete, weather permitting. This structural pavement treatment involves removing the current asphalt layer and replacing it with new pavement to improve road conditions and extend roadway life.
Construction will take place Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. During Read More
LALT To Present ‘The Proposal’ & ‘Overtones’
LALT News:
Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) announces a play reading and auditions for a twin bill of one-act plays that will open LALT’s season: “The Proposal” by Anton Chekhov and “Overtones” by Alice Gerstenberg. Ken Milder will direct “The Proposal” and Emily Stark will direct “Overtones”.
The play reading, open to anyone interested in reading or listening, will be 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St.
Auditions will be held at the PAC at 6 p.m. Friday, June 26, and 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27. Persons interested in auditioning will be asked to fill out an audition
Obituary: Mary Keefer Bard Nov. 11, 1924 – June 13, 2026
MARY KEEFER BARD Nov. 11, 1924 – June 13, 2026
Mary Keefer Bard, born on November 11, 1924, in New York City and a proud Registered Nurse, lived a life of extraordinary depth, love, and purpose. She raised her three children in Los Alamos, New Mexico alongside her beloved husband Richard, building a home filled with warmth, strength, and tradition. In her later years, she made Albuquerque her home at Montebello Senior Living, where she embraced a vibrant new chapter – finding joy, friendship, and community even after the profound loss of Richard, her husband of 69 years.
To some she was Mary, Read More
Engaged: Zealand Walterscheid & Jordan Rodenkirk
Zealand Walterscheid and Jordan Rodenkirk announce engagement. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Jeff and Karen Walterscheid of White Rock, New Mexico are happy to announce the engagement of their son Zealand Kohl Walterscheid to Jordan Larae Rodenkirk, daughter of Vincent and Angela Rodenkirk of Strawberry, Arizona.
The bride to be is a graduate of Grand Canyon University and is employed as a Registered Nurse in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Her fiancé is also a graduate of Grand Canyon University and is employed with Abbott Labs.
The couple were engaged in the Gardens at the Palace of Versailles in Versailles, Read More
UPDATE: NM 4 Closed Truck Route Has Reopened
Traffic Alert:
UPDATE: LOS ALAMOS COUNTY NM 4 Road closure has ended. Please drive safely.
Due to a motor vehicle accident on N.M. 4, the Los Alamos Police Department has closed the road between East Jemez Road (Truck Route) and Rover Boulevard.
Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route.
The closure is anticipated to last two hours. A follow-up message will be published when the road has been re-opened.
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