Carol A. Clark

Los Alamos Ceramics Club Holds Ribbon Cutting And Open House For New Location Today At 4:30 P.M.

LACC News:

After more than a decade at Fuller Lodge, Los Alamos Community Ceramics (LACC) has transitioned into a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit and moved to a new, dedicated studio located at 2101 Trinity Drive.

To celebrate this expansion, Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce will perform a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m., May 13, 2026. The organization is hosting an Open House, immediately following the ribbon cutting until 6:30 p.m.

The public is invited to tour the fully equipped facility and learn about its diverse offerings, which include wheel throwing, hand building, and specialized Read More

Sullivan Family Announces Graduation Of Erin J. Sullivan From NNMC Nursing School

Erin J. Sullivan. Courtesy photo

By SULLIVAN FAMILY
Los ALamos

It is with immense pride and joy, that Joni Sullivan and her family announce the graduation of her daughter Erin J. Sullivan, on Saturday May 16, 2026 from Northern New Mexico College. She graduates with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. 

She will be taking the NM Board of Nursing licensure exam this summer to obtain her license as a Registered Nurse, and will then begin working at Christus St. Vincent’s Hospital as a RN. She plans to continue her education to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the college Read More

Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Luján, Barrasso Suicide Lifeline Bill

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) applauded the U.S. Senate for unanimously passing their bipartisan legislation Monday night to increase the efficiency of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by assessing challenges to transmitting geolocation information.

“The 988 hotline is a critical resource for those facing mental health crises and has saved countless lives in New Mexico and across the country,” Sen. Luján said. “Senate passage of our bipartisan bill is an important step toward making the 988 hotline more reliable, efficient, Read More

Free Palestine Film Series Presents ‘The Occupation Of The American Mind’ Screening At SALA May 19

By EMMA ABATA
Los Alamos

If you are working multiple jobs to keep up with endless bills, anxiously watching your stocks or 401(k), wondering how Social Security is going to hold up, or just feeling like this country is being run for someone else’s benefit no matter who is in charge, this Tuesday’s film at SALA is for you.

At 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 19 the Free Palestine Film Series in Los Alamos will screen The Occupation of the American Mind, a documentary that explains how a foreign government and its lobby have spent decades shaping American media coverage and American foreign policy. The film is almost Read More

Hilltopper Track & Field Teams Are 2026 District Champions

The District Champion Girls and Boys Track & Field teams! Photo by Blake Wood

Margaret Steinkamp thrills her teammates in the District Champion 4×400 m relay. Photo by Blake Wood

By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track and Field

Both the Hilltopper Boys and Girls Track & Field teams won the District 4A-2 Championship at Sullivan Field on Friday afternoon, May 8. The Boys scored 186 points to runner-up Moriarty’s 124 points. The Girls win was even more dominating with 195.5 points to Moriarty’s 108.5 points. Taos was third in both competitions.

The boys swept every individual Read More

Forest Service Pushes Forward On Landmark Disaster Recovery Through American Relief Act

USFS News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service announced today that significant recovery efforts across national forests and grasslands continue to progress following damage caused over three years of natural disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires and flooding.

These efforts were made possible by $6.35 billion in disaster recovery supplemental funding allocated to the agency through the American Relief Act of 2025. These supplemental funds are targeted to support the restoration of infrastructure and natural resources across half the National Forest System following Read More

Jody Folwell And Contemporary Artists Celebrate Transformative Legacy At NMMOA May 15

Jody Folwell. Wild West Show, 1996–2003. Clay, paint 21 7/16 x 14 1/16 in. Courtesy of the School of Advanced Research, cat. no. SAR.2004-16-1. Photo by Addison Doty. © Jody Folwell.

NMDCA News:

The New Mexico Museum of Art presents “Boundary Breakers: The Legacy of Jody Folwell”, a special conversation honoring the extraordinary career and influence of acclaimed Santa Clara Pueblo potter Jody Folwell.

Jody Folwell joins artists Kaa Folwell, Diego Romero, and Jared Tso from 5:30–6:30 p.m., Friday, May 15 for a conversation on Folwell’s life, art, and lasting impact on contemporary Pueblo Read More

Explore Math At NNMC’s Math In Mosaic Summer Camp

NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — Fifth and sixth grade students can discover the joy of math at Northern New Mexico College this summer. In the Math in Mosaic summer camp, students get to see a side of math they have never considered. Rather than a traditional math class, students will solve puzzles and games, then discover the hidden math that was used without them realizing it. 

“Math instruction can show us some of the worst things about math, and we very rarely see the fun side,” said Heather Pierce, STEM holistic advisor for math. “In this camp, we will explore some of the fun parts of math. We will solve Read More

Pets Of The Week: Bruno And Julius

Bruno is a 3-year-old heartthrob with hypnotizing green eyes and the emotional sensitivity of a poet. This dog is pure gentleness. He walks softly, leans lovingly into your side, and looks at you like he’s known you forever. Bruno is wonderful with other dogs, respectful with cats, and deeply kind with people. Everyone who meets this tender fella falls in love! Apply for Bruno on our website: he is currently in foster care at the Penitentiary of New Mexico where his inmate foster has crate, potty, and leash trained him already! Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday Read More

New Mexico House Republican Leadership Urges Immediate Passage Of SAVE Act

STATE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico House Republican leadership has sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune urging immediate passage of the SAVE Act and calling for a standing filibuster if Senate Democrats attempt to block the legislation.

The lawmakers warned that continued failure to strengthen election safeguards will further erode public trust in the electoral process and threaten confidence in the foundation of the country itself.

House Republican Leader Gail Armstrong said the SAVE Act is necessary to restore faith in American elections before that trust is permanently Read More