Dannemann: Making New Mexicans Healthier
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2026 by Merilee Dannemann
The president’s nominee for Surgeon General of the United States, questioned by a Senate committee, was asked about her views on vaccines and birth control medications. She gave similar responses on both issues. She said both vaccines and contraceptive medications have side effects that may affect some people more than others, and patients or parents should have in-depth conversations with their doctors.
The nominee is Dr. Casey Means. This interview was in late February. As of the date I’m writing this, her nomination Read More
New Transformer Installation In White Rock After Failure
New power substation being installed at the intersection of SR4 and Monte Rey Drive South. More information from the County can be found here. The wires at the top right go about a half mile to the Lab’s main line that crosses the Rio Grande south of here and into the Lab west of White Rock. Photo by Bob Reedy Read More
Currier: New Mexico Energy—Proud to Be Here, Ready to Be Seen
By MISSI CURRIER
President & CEO
New Mexico Oil and Gas Association
I grew up in Carlsbad, New Mexico. I went away for college, but I came back as quickly as I could. Coming home was always the goal, and I’m proud to be back. I love this state. I love its people, its landscape, and its stubborn independence. The oil and gas industry I represent is made up of people just like me: New Mexicans who were born here, who raised families here, who chose to build their lives and their livelihoods here.
So, I’ll confess that reading about Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows entertaining the idea of expanding Read More
Fentanyl: Know The Risks, Protect Your Community
DEA News:
The dangers of fentanyl and tactics of manufacturers and distributors continue to evolve. The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Fentanyl Free America initiative is committed to protecting you, your family, and your community from the harm caused by new fentanyl trends.
Counterfeit and contaminated pills continue to present a serious threat. Illicit fentanyl is frequently mixed into medications to look like legitimate prescription drugs. This makes it harder to detect illicit drugs—and far more dangerous.
Operation Fentanyl Free America has taken more than 4.7 millions Read More
New Mexican German Economic Alliance Launches To Forge Direct Transatlantic Trade & Investment Bridge
NMGEA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico’s economic landscape is set for a major international push with the formal launch of the New Mexican German Economic Alliance (NMGEA), a business league dedicated to creating sustainable bilateral trade and investment opportunities between New Mexico and Germany.
Bob Perls, the President of NMGEA, Honorary Consul for Germany in New Mexico, and former NM State Representative, introduced its official mission today; “To serve as the bridge connecting markets between New Mexico and Germany.”
“We have a stellar steering committee made up of local private Read More
Annual Youth Shakespeare Festival Santa Fe 2026 May 1–3
THEATER News:
Upstart Crows of Santa Fe presents the 2026 Youth Shakespeare Festival Santa Fe at The Crows’ Nest (7 Caliente Road, Building 1 at La Tienda in Eldorado, Santa Fe) at 6:30 p.m., Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, and at 2 p.m., Sunday, May 3.
Tickets at the door or online:
https://www.upstartcrowsofsantafe.org/upcoming-workshops-1
The tenth annual Youth Shakespeare Festival features scenes from As You Like It, Antony and Cleopatra, Hamlet, King Lear, Macbeth, The Merchant of Venice, The Tempest, The Winter’s Tale, Romeo and Juliet, King Henry V,I, Part 3, King John, King Richard Read More
Op-Ed: New Mexico Is Open For Doctors — And That’s Good News For All Of Us
By ANNIE JUNG
Executive Director
New Mexico Medical Society
If you have ever waited six weeks to see a specialist, driven an hour each way to find a doctor who takes your insurance, or been told your community clinic is closing, you already understand the stakes of physician recruitment and retention. It is not an abstract policy debate. It is your health, and your family’s health, on the line. New Mexico has faced a physician shortage for years — and this session, our state took the most significant action in a generation to fix it.
A Landmark Fix to Medical Malpractice: HB 99
No single issue has driven Read More
Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District Announces Opening Dates For Roads, Recreation Sites, And Forest Product Sales
A volunteer with the Pecos Ambassador Program picks up trash in Pecos Canyon, a reminder that we rely on dedicated volunteers to help keep the canyon clean and beautiful. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Pecos–Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest announces the official opening of the district to public access for the 2026 season. Beginning Thursday, April 2, gates, roads, and recreation sites in the district will be open for public use. Firewood permit sales will begin Wednesday, April 15.
As people plan their outdoor adventures this spring, the Forest Service encourages Read More
McQuiston: Driving In Los Alamos Is Unlike Anywhere Else
By ALLEN MCQUISTONJemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Los Alamos isn’t just a town, it’s a landscape. The roads wind through canyons, hills, and mesas, where weather and wildlife create challenges that outsiders rarely anticipate. Even seasoned locals sometimes underestimate how quickly conditions can change.
- Microclimates That Change in Minutes
You might leave your house on a clear street only to encounter ice a few blocks away. Shaded roads, canyon curves, and higher elevations mean frost and slick spots appear suddenly. Locals know the worst trouble spots: Diamond
New Mexico Children’s Foundation Invites Public To An Evening With Kinderszenen String Quartet May 21
NMCF News:
The public is invited to join New Mexico Children’s Foundation (NMCF) for an intimate evening of connection and purpose at the Governor’s Mansion.
From 5-6:30 p.m., May 21, guests will gather in one of New Mexico’s most iconic and elegant settings, with live music from the Kinderszenen String Quartet providing a beautiful backdrop to the evening.
This gathering is designed to bring people together—to connect, reflect, and celebrate the impact we can make for children and families across our state.
Through the work of the New Mexico Children’s Foundation, grassroots nonprofits Read More
County Assessor Reminds Los Alamos Property Owners To Review Notices Of Value
COUNTY News:
County Assessor George Chandler reminds Los Alamos property owners that Notices of Value (NOV) were mailed on April 1, 2026, for all property valued for property taxes, including residential, non-residential, business personal property, and livestock.
These notices list the current ownership, legal description, claimed exemptions, classification, and the valuation for each property. Details about these items are explained in the “Guide to Understanding Your Property Assessment” included with the NOV. The Assessor asks owners to review their NOV’s to ascertain that Read More
Mobile Command Technology Supports Chimayó Pilgrimage
DoIT enginner Nate Wiesner arrives Wednesday to set up a mobile emergency dispatch center outside Chimayo. Courtesy/NMDIT
NMDIT News:
CHIMAYÓ — Tens of thousands of pilgrims will gather in Chimayó this Good Friday, where public safety teams will rely on a mobile command setup to strengthen coordination and response.
New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT) technicians deployed Wednesday and will be supporting the system throughout the pilgrimage, equipping a Santa Fe County Fire Department command vehicle with laptops running dispatch software, audio interface modules, Read More
Obituary: Rob Trujillo March 17, 2026
ROB TRUJILLO March 17, 2026
Rob Trujillo passed away of natural causes peacefully at home in Los Alamos March 17, 2026. Born to Michael Trujillo and Kathleen Fitzgibbon, Rob was a lifelong resident of Los Alamos; he graduated from Los Alamos High School and continued his education at the University of New Mexico.
Rob worked in the home improvement retail business for decades and was known to many as “Mr. fix-it,” due to his extended knowledge and experience. Rob also worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
While cherishing his solitude, Rob relished his rare opportunities fishing the rivers Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Falls Behind White Rock Y On NM 4
Daily Postcard: Sunset falls behind the White Rock Y on Wednesday along N.M. 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Largest Animal Seizure In Garland, Texas History Has Connection To Los Alamos County Animal Shelter
By Cmdr. CHRISTOPHER ROSS
Los Alamos Police Department
As some of you may know, Los Alamos County Animal Shelter has been without cats for adoption for some time. This is thanks to our amazing community’s support of spay and neuter efforts, which have helped prevent an overpopulation of kittens and puppies. This has allowed our shelter to reach out to other animal shelters and rescue groups in need of clearing out space to help their own communities.
In this case, we were able to connect with what we believed to be a legitimate rescue in Texas that was in need of help with cats trying to find their forever Read More
PEEC Presents ‘Discovering The Wild Bees Of Northern New Mexico’ With Researcher & Educator Olivia Carril
Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to a free in‐person and live‐streamed presentation, “Discovering the Wild Bees of Northern New Mexico”, 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, April 14, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium. The program will be led by Olivia Carril, a renowned wild bee researcher, educator, and co‐author of The Bees in Your Backyard: A Guide to North America’s Bees.
New Mexico is home to nearly 1,000 species of wild bees, making it one of the most important regions for bee diversity in North America. Many of these species Read More
New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office To Swear In Ricky Serna As Deputy State Treasurer Monday April 6
Ricky Serna
STATE News:
The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office will swear in Ricky Serna as Deputy State Treasurer at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 6, at the State Treasurer’s Office.
The oath of office will be administered by New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver and will be open to members of the public and press.
View the invitation here: Deputy Treasurer Serna’s Swear… | Partiful
Following the swearing-in, Serna will fulfill statutory requirements and be sworn in as Treasurer Montoya’s proxy to serve on the Renewable Energy Transition Authority (RETA), Educational Assistance Read More
Public Invited To Easter Sunrise Service Sunday At The Pond
Scene from a previous Easter sunrise service at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
The public is welcome to attend the annual Easter sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. Sunday on the west side of Ashley Pond Park (near the Justice Center).
Ministers and leaders from the Christian Church, First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos, Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church, and The United Church will lead the service.
The service will include Communion. Happy Easter! Read More
US Poet Laureate Arthur Sze To Attend Santa Fe International Literary Festival May 15-17
U.S. poet laureate Arthur Sze
SFILF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe International Literary Festival (SFILF) announced today the addition of U.S. poet laureate and longtime Santa Fe resident Arthur Sze to its star-studded 2026 Festival, taking place May 15-17, 2026.
Sze, whose laureateship was announced in September, joins Ada Limón, the first Latina U.S. poet laureate, Navajo Nation poet laureate Jake Skeets, Santa Fe poet laureate Tommy Archuleta, and other acclaimed poets in the Festival’s poetry programming. Other featured Festival authors include literary giants Isabel Wilkerson, Read More
PEEC To Present Hybrid Talk With USGS Ecologist Ellis Margolis: ‘Fire Ecology And Changing Fire Regimes In The Jemez Mountains’ April 13
PEEC to host ‘Fire Ecology and Changing Fire Regimes in the Jemez Mountains’ April 13, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host USGS Field Ecologist Ellis Margolis for an in‑person and live‑streamed presentation, “Fire Ecology and Changing Fire Regimes in the Jemez Mountains”, 7-8 p.m., Monday, April 13, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium. Admission is free for both in‑person and virtual attendees.
Registration is available at peecnature.org/events.
In this timely and accessible talk, Read More