Tut and his harem gather on Wednesday at a farm in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: May 15-21, 2026
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for May 15–21, 2026:
May 15, 2026
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 5-05–26
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast
- 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
- 8 p.m. — League of Women Voters
Daily Postcard: Bee Enjoys Wild Iris Along Camp May Road
Daily Postcard: A bee enjoys wild iris on Tuesday afternoon along Camp May Road. Photo by Marc BaileyNew Mexico Supreme Court Resolves Dispute Over Utility’s Purchase Of Power From Nuclear Plant
COURT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court today affirmed regulatory decisions that allowed a utility company to charge customers in southern New Mexico for electricity it obtained from a nuclear power plant during a severe winter storm in 2021.
In a unanimous opinion, the Court rejected a challenge by the city of Las Cruces to New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) orders permitting about $5.7 million in costs to be passed along to customers of El Paso Electric Company (EPE).
“The Commission’s final orders established the requisite ‘rational connection between the facts found Read More
‘A Lifetime Of Color: Batiks By Gloria Sharp’ Step Up Gallery

Step Up Gallery News:
“A Lifetime of Color: Batiks by Gloria Sharp” will be on display May 14 through June 10 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. More than 40 pieces of this vibrantly-color artwork, made from cloth, wax and dye, will be on view.
There will be an opening reception to meet the artist, 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16. The public is welcome to attend.
For as long as she can remember, Sharp said she has been in love with color.
“By the time I was six years old, I already loved my box of crayons and my drawing tablet,” she said. “I filled the tablet’s pages with so much energetic color that I quickly Read More
Call For Artists: Festival Of The Cranes Poster Contest
FBDA News:
SAN ANTONIO — Are you inspired by sandhill cranes and the beauty of the natural world? Friends of Bosque del Apache invites you to submit artwork for the 2026 Festival of the Cranes Art Contest.
The winning design will be featured on this year’s official festival poster, festival booklet, and merchandise, serving as the face of the Festival of the Cranes. The selected artist will receive a $500 cash prize, along with a booth or table at the event, where they’ll be honored as the Featured Artist of the Year and can sell their work—from postcards to original pieces.
Submissions are due by Read More
AstroTour [AR] At Museum Of Indian Arts & Culture May 17

STEMarts Lab News:
The community is invited to attend an interactive Star Party where art, astronomy, and cultural storytelling come together through augmented reality, 6-10 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture.
The STEMarts Lab AstroTour [AR] project is an innovative collaboration with the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture developed with students from the Santa Fe Indian School to transform the night sky into a living canvas.
Using generative code, astronomy, and cultural narratives, participants will explore constellations in new ways—bridging scientific Read More
Water Security Campaign Wins Two International Awards
NMOSE News:
SANTA FE — A multimedia campaign designed to build public understanding of the state’s water resources has reached New Mexicans 24 million times since its 2023 launch, and earned two top honors for the effort.
Main Stream New Mexico, developed for the New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission (ISC) by MediaDesk, a New Mexico-based creative agency, took home both an Award of Excellence and an Award of Distinction in the Campaign: Government or Municipal category at the32nd Annual Communicator Awards, which drew more than 3,000 entries worldwide.
“Water resource sustainability Read More
Sandia Peak Tramway Celebrates 60 Years With Street Cars & Cable Cars

AAIBMF News:
ALBUQUERQUE — We’re proud to celebrate a true icon of Albuquerque—Sandia Peak Tramway—on its 60th anniversary!
For six decades, the Tramway has carried over 12 million visitors and locals alike to breathtaking heights, offering unforgettable views of our city and the stunning Sandia Mountains. It’s more than a ride—it’s an experience that captures the spirit of adventure and wonder that defines our region.
As part of this milestone celebration, we encourage you to plan a visit and take part in the festivities. Don’t miss the exciting Route 66 Car Show Series, where classic cars Read More
NMED, DAF Verbally Agree To Collaboration That Advances PFAS Cleanup At Cannon AFB
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the U.S. Department of the Air Force (DAF) today announced a verbal agreement to establish a collaborative groundwater sampling framework to support ongoing PFAS investigation and clean-up activities at Cannon Air Force Base in Curry County.
Under the verbal agreement, NMED will lead off-base groundwater sampling—including at multiple dairies—while the Department of the Air Force provides funding and technical resources. This sampling effort will accelerate PFAS response around Cannon AFB. The DAF will continue Read More






