Carol A. Clark

PAC 8 Community Media Center: May 8-14, 2026

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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 8-14, 2026:

May 8, 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 “Los Alamos County Manager Update”
  • 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
  • 8 p.m. — League
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Prevent Sparking Disaster: Practice Proper Vehicle Maintenance During Wildfire Awareness Month

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OSI News:

SANTA FE — As part of its Wildfire Awareness Month news release series throughout May, the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is reminding New Mexico residents to stay vigilant of activities that can unintentionally spark wildfire if proper precautions are not taken.

As dry conditions persist across the state, OSI is urging motorists to practice proper vehicle maintenance, as many human-caused fire hazards can stem from mechanical car failures or improper towing. These are leading causes of roadside fires, where a single spark or a hot exhaust system can ignite a catastrophic Read More

Obituary: Paula Kleczka Sept. 17, 1978 – April 24, 2026

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PAULA KLECZKA Sept. 17, 1978 – April 24, 2026

Paula Kleczka went to be with her eternal Lord and Savior on Friday, April 24, 2026, after a courageous battle with stage four cancer. She was born on September 17, 1978. Although she was taken much too young, she was blessed in her final moments to be surrounded by her devoted boyfriend and loving family.

Paula grew up in a loving and welcoming home in White Rock, New Mexico, as the youngest of six children. She attended Los Alamos High School, where she developed her strength of will competing in track competitions. Following her graduation in 1997, she Read More

UNM-LA Collaborates With UNM To Offer Early Assurance Program To Pre-Professional Health Students

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From left, UNM-LA student Cruz Estrada, UNM-LA Science Dept. Lecturer II Derek Martinez and UNM-LA student Brittini Suazo in biology class. UNM-LA has partnered with UNM in Albuquerque to offer an Early Assurance Program for pre-professional health students interested in pursuing a doctorate in pharmacy. Courtesy/UNM-LA

BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

University of New Mexico (UNM) College of Pharmacy Dean Donald Godwin recently reached out to University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Chancellor Mike Holtzclaw and Dean of Instruction Brent Pickett Read More

LAPD: Investigators Recover Stolen/Suspected Stolen Property Leading To 70-Plus Charges In Los Alamos County, Sandoval County, National Parks & Forest Lands

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LAPD News:

On May 4, 2026, the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office re-filed an Amended Criminal Complaint in Los Alamos Magistrate Court against Nehemiah Hillhouse and Gunner Stacy following a multi-agency investigation into numerous burglaries and breaking-and-entering cases.

During the investigation, Det. Cindy Garcia executed three search warrants involving a vehicle and two residences. As a result, investigators recovered more than $50,000 worth of stolen and suspected stolen property connected to cases that led to over 70 charges total in Los Alamos County, Sandoval Read More

Joaquin Valdez Seeks To Continue Enhancing Assessors Office

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Rio Arriba County Assessor Joaquin Valdez at an interview on Monday at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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

What drives a person to dedicate more than three decades to public service, lead the Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office, retire, and then step up to transform the Rio Arriba County Assessor’s Office? For Joaquin Valdez, it is a deep-rooted, compassionate commitment to Northern New Mexico.

“I love serving my community,” Valdez said during an interview Monday at the Los Alamos Daily Post. “It’s Read More

See The Sun Through A New Lens At Jemez Historic Site’s Daytime Astronomy Program May 16

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NMDCA News:

Find out about the world above, in the eyes of Southwestern Indigenous People, at Jemez Historic Site, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Learn about past and modern perspectives of astronomy from an Indigenous point of view with Instructional Coordinator Marlon at Jemez Historic Site.

The presentation will discuss what Southwestern Indigenous people observed and believed about the world above them and how the worlds above and around them are connected and related. We’ll use special sun viewing telescopes to take a closer look at the sun.

This program is included with admission Read More

Regional Chambers Of Commerce Host Networking Event

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Los Alamos, Española and Santa Fe Chambers of Commerce hosted a tri-chamber regional networking breakfast Thursday morning at the Cities Of Gold Casino. Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Sandy Jones said she believes this is the first meeting all three chambers have hosted. The purpose of the breakfast is for nonprofits, businesses, and government officials to network and, hopefully, expand their businesses and contacts, she said. Jones added that it has been a great experience working with the other chamber directors. ‘We collaborate well … the three of us work well Read More

Los Alamos Police Department Arrests Man In Historic Criminal Sexual Penetration Investigation

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Tim Pacheco

LAPD News:

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, detectives with the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) Criminal Investigation Division arrested and charged Tim Pacheco, 63, of Los Alamos with 28 counts of Criminal Sexual Penetration in the First Degree.

Following a lengthy and detailed investigation, Det. Ladislas Szabo filed charges related to incidents alleged to have occurred between 1986 and 1995 involving two juvenile male victims. Due to the sensitive nature of this case and to protect the privacy of the victims, additional identifying details will not be released.

This investigation Read More