Scenes From Smokey Haze Blanketing Los Alamos
Hazy smoke fills the sky as the sun begins to set as viewed today from Canyon Road. The hazy sky in the Los Alamos area comes from smoke blowing in from wildfires burning around New Mexico and Arizona. Visit the New Mexico Environment Department website for tips to protect heath: Link. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
View of the smoky haze early this evening heading east on the Main Hill Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
View of the sun rising this morning in a hazy sky over White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Emergency SNAP Benefits Extension Continues
HSD Deputy Secretary Angela Medrano
HSD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits will continue to receive the maximum amount for their household size for the month of August, announced the New Mexico Human Services Department.
“HSD is committed to helping New Mexicans who are struggling during this time of economic instability,” HSD Deputy Secretary Angela Medrano said. “These additional SNAP benefits will continue to provide food to many New Mexico families in need.”
The emergency assistance will increase a household’s Read More
Los Alamos High School’s Kelly And Anna Wetteland Named To High School Swimming All-America List
Los Alamos High School senior Kelly Wetteland, left, and sister, sophomore Anna Wetteland. Courtesy photo
By STU CORLISS
LAHS Swimming Coach
Los Alamos High School senior Kelly Wetteland and her sister, sophomore Anna Wetteland, who recently moved here from Maryville, Tenn., were named High School All-America by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA) for their performances at the TISCA Tennessee state high school meet held April 24-25 in Knoxville.
Kelly finished second at the meet in the 100 breaststroke (1:03.14) to earn All-America status.
The Wetteland Read More
New Mexico Education Departments Thank Outgoing Secretary Stewart, Welcome Secretary Designate Steinhaus
Secretary Designate Ryan Stewart
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s three education departments thank outgoing Public Education Secretary Ryan Stewart for his partnership over the past two years in serving students and educators and look forward to continuing this work with Secretary Designate Kurt Steinhaus.
While the Early Childhood Education, Public Education (PED) and Higher Education departments focus on particular parts of the education system, collaboration has increased in recent years under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham toward expanding teacher pipelines, improving college Read More
Governor Proclaims August Child Support Awareness Month
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham proclaims August 2021 Child Support Awareness Month, salutes all New Mexico parents who support their children, and encourages all New Mexicans to work together to foster a better understanding of the importance of fulfilling financial responsibilities to children.
“This year New Mexico made some major changes to the child support program, that comprehensively modernizes and aligns it with federal regulations and national best practices,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Now it is time for New Mexico’s families to benefit from those changes Read More
Music From Angel Fire Concerts Run Aug. 20 – Sept. 4
MUSIC News:
Box office sales for “Music from Angel Fire” has opened to purchase tickets to 10 concerts between Aug. 20 and Sept. 4.
Online sales may be completed at www.musicfromangelfire.org/sales or by telephone 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 575.377.3233.
“Tickets for individual concerts or the season are now available,” said President Jim Brown of the Music from Angel Fire board of directors.
During this 37th season for the summer chamber music festival, concerts will be presented in Angel Fire, Taos, Las Vegas and Raton.
Concert Dates:
- Friday, Aug. 20, in Angel Fire
- Saturday,
State Auditor: Continued Failure To Provide Oversight, Monitoring And Accountability Has Resulted In Abuse; Contributed To Public Mistrust Of Albuquerque Police Dept.
State Auditor Brian S. Colón
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico State Auditor Brian S. Colón announced Friday the results of the special audit regarding overtime practices by the City of Albuquerque (“City”) Albuquerque Police Department (APD).
The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) designated the special audit as a result of allegations of abuse of police overtime and a disregard of APD procedures.
Auditor Colón issued the following statement on the matter:
“Continued failure to provide oversight, monitoring and accountability has resulted in abuse and contributed to the public’s mistrust. Read More
SFCC: Santa Fe Literary Review Available For Pickup
The newest Santa Fe Literary Review is themed ‘Tapestry: Diversity, Culture, and Common Ground.’ Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College announces that complimentary copies of the Santa Fe Literary Review are available for pickup at the Santa Fe Public Library branches, El Dorado library, the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road and SFCC Library, 6401 Richards Ave.
“This issue of the SFLR, themed ‘Tapestry: Diversity, Culture, and Common Ground,’ was a shot of hope for everyone who participated. As we scoured the news, watched our family members and Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 9, 2021
COUNTY News:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by Los Alamos County Public Works staff through contractors.
For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Note: the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Public Works Projects:
Canyon Rim Trail Underpass
The highway detour has been shifted to the north side of N.M. 502 allowing the contractor Read More
Rockfall Mitigation Begins On N.M. 502 In Los Alamos Area
NMDOT News:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) along with GeoStabilization International (GSI) will begin a rockfall mitigation project Monday Aug. 16, in the Los Alamos area.
Due to its composition, the existing hillside is subject to rockfalls during rain and snow events, which can pose a danger to passing motorists.
The project will remove any rocks that are deemed a threat to motorists, under controlled conditions.
The project is expected to take 10 working days to complete, weather permitting.
Work will take place 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 Read More
New Mexico [External Sources]
- OPINION: Democratic Party has made NM the Appalachia of the Rocky Mountains - Albuquerque Journal
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- Dive into Fun at this New Mexico Floating Water Park - klaq.com
- NM Gameday: May 17 - KOB.com - KOB 4
- Search continues for New Mexico woman 23 years after disappearance - KOB 4
- Triple-digit heat in store for parts of New Mexico this weekend - KRQE News 13
