Carol A. Clark

State Broadband Office Launches Digital Navigator Program

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OBAE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico is deploying a corps of trained digital navigators to help thousands of residents in rural, low-income and older communities build the internet skills needed to access jobs, healthcare and education online.

The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) is providing $300,000 to the Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS) to develop and launch the New MexiCorps Digital Navigator program. Navigators will help New Mexicans use digital tools more confidently and safely.

“Part of OBAE’s vital mission is to address the issue of digital opportunity. Read More

Santa Fe Opera Celebrates 70th Season In 2027: Three New Productions, Beloved Revival, And American Premiere

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SFO News:

The Santa Fe Opera celebrates its 70th Season with tales of power and pleasure, featuring works by Puccini, Rossini, Mozart, Janáček and a new opera about Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots by composer Brett Dean ­­– all in the most beautiful outdoor theater on earth! 

A Trio of American Premieres!

Continuing its long-standing commitment to innovation, the Santa Fe Opera will present an extraordinary trio of American premieres over the next three seasons: 2026 brings Lili Elbe with music by Tobias Picker and libretto by Aryeh Lev Stollman; 2027 will feature Of One Blood, with music Read More

Q&A Series With LAMC’s New Providers: Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Tania Pence

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Dr. Tania Pence
Orthopedic Surgeon
Los Alamos Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

          • Editor’s note: This is part of a Q&A series featuring new providers at Los Alamos Medical Center:

Dr. Tania Pence is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. She brings 20 years of experience and expertise to her practice at Los Alamos Orthopedics & Sports Medicine inside Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC), where she began working on Dec. 1, 2025. She is affiliated with organizations such as the American Read More

Los Alamos Youth Lacrosse Ends 2026 Season With Championship Win In Albuquerque

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Lacrosse Fiesta participants from left, Elijah Martinez, Steven Richardson, Iszakiah Chacon, Matt Martinez, Daniel Certik, Corbin Wakeford, Quentin Adams, and David Hargather. Not pictured: Brian Cardon and Ronan Parton. Photo by Vanessa Richardson

SPORTS News:

Los Alamos 12U Youth Lacrosse wrapped up its 2026 season by winning the championship trophy at the Lacrosse Fiesta Tournament, held May 9-10 at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque.

Two round-robin games were played on Saturday, May 9. That morning, Los Alamos outlasted a large Albuquerque squad, earning a hard-fought 9-6 victory. Read More

Rep. Chandler Endorses McQueen For Land Commissioner

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Rep. CHRISTINE CHANDLER
District 43
Los Alamos, Sandoval & Santa Fe Counties

I write to express my unequivocal endorsement of Matthew McQueen as the Democratic nominee for Commissioner of Public Lands.

The New Mexico Constitution assigns to the office the important responsibility of providing a strong and reliable revenue stream to support our public schools, hospitals and other public institutions. It currently relies heavily on the mineral extraction sector, while at the same time striving to diversify its economic base to meet its constitutional obligations. The revenue generated Read More

New Mexico True Program Influences $2.3B Visitor Spending

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s flagship tourism marketing campaign delivered its highest return on investment since launching nearly 15 years ago, influencing $2.3 billion in visitor spending, according to an independent report.

The findings, from Strategic Marketing & Research, Inc., show that the New Mexico True campaign directly influenced nearly 1.2 million trips to the state in 2025, producing $169 million in state and local tax revenue—meaning that for every one dollar spent by the New Mexico Tourism Department on the New Mexico True campaign in 2025, New Mexico received Read More

LAFRW: 2026 Constitution Essay Contest Winners

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By JENNIFER MCKERLEY
LAFRW

On April 25, members, friends and guests of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) filled Fuller Lodge for a Freedom Tea, which celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.

Attendees enjoyed tea, a variety of snacks and desserts, and competing in a silent auction. President Linda Bullock officiated the event, and after the prayer and pledge, Ramona Goolsby presented the keynote address.

Goolsby is the Republican candidate for New Mexico Secretary of State, the office that oversees
the state’s elections, campaign Read More

Scenes From Governor’s 2026 ‘Spring Fling’ Event

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Los Alamos resident Prisca Tiasse and her family greet Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during the Spring Fling event on May 9 at the Governor’s Mansion in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham playfully reacts to the oversized hat prop set out in the photo booth during the Spring Fling event on May 9 in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s final Spring Fling event took place Saturday, May 9, in Santa Fe. Her term in office comes to an end on Dec. 31, 2026.

All registered families from across the state were transported and welcomed to the Governor’s mansion Read More

FBI: Zuni Woman Pleads Guilty To Involuntary Manslaughter

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni woman pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter after her 2-month-old daughter died from asphyxiation.

According to court documents, on the night of Jan. 25, 2025, Miranda Cachini, 27, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, consumed alcoholic beverages and fell asleep while breastfeeding her 2-month-old daughter in bed. During the night, Cachini rolled over on top of the baby, causing her to pass away by asphyxiation.

Cachini pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and faces up to eight years in prison at sentencing.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Read More