Carol A. Clark

New Mexico Actors Lab Announces New Education Program

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ACTORS LAB News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Actors Lab announces a new program of workshops for theater professionals and aspiring theater professionals, with an added bonus of a Camera Acting Workshop taught by Robert Benedetti. 

As Emily Rankin, NMAL’s Artistic Director, says: “Step into our Laboratory! At the Actors Lab, we believe in the power of experimentation and exploration. We nurture and develop lifelong learning through the lens of theatrical storytelling, teaching students of all ages. We value the imagination, creativity, and empathy that the artform of theatre provides.” Read More

Crowd Of Playground Enthusiasts Gather For Ribbon Cutting Ceremony At Newly Remodeled Piñon Park

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A crowd of playground enthusiasts, teachers, County Councilors, County officials and community members gathered this morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly remodeled Piñon Park at 10 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock. The festive event welcomed back everyone’s favorite rocket and celebrated the hard work the County Parks and Open Space team has done to improve safety, access, and update amenities in the park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti addresses students from nearby Piñon Elementary School and the rest of the crowd of attendees Read More

Constellations & Cultural Treasures Event To Celebrate Dark Skies Policies In Taos County

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Taos County News:

Taos County community members are invited to gather for Constellations and Cultural Treasures, an evening celebrating the County’s new Dark Skies policies and offering a first public preview of the Cultural Treasures Project’s interactive map.

The event will take place from 5:15–7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 14 at Daleee at KTAOS. Attendees can enjoy free food and receive free T-shirts while supplies last.

The Cultural Treasures Project (CTP) is a community-led initiative focused on identifying, documenting, and honoring the places, practices, and people that define Taos Read More

Local Breast Cancer Research Advocate Participates In The Susan G Komen Center For Public Policy Advocacy Summit

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Los Alamos resident Nancy Partridge, right and Albuquerque resident Lola Neudecker attended The Susan G Komen Center for Public Policy annual Advocacy Summit April 27-29 in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Los Alamos resident Nancy Partridge and Albuquerque resident Lola Neudecker joined 200 volunteer Advocacy Ambassadors April 27-29 at The Susan G Komen Center for Public Policy annual Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.

The two advocates, who have known each other since second grade, spent the first part of this week visiting with members of the 119th Congress, advocating Read More

Robinson: To Survive, News Outlets Learn New Ways Of Reaching Readers

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By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2026 New Mexico News Services

This week, after a conference of New Mexico Press Women, I’d like to turn the high beams on my own world – newspapers, reporting and journalism. Despite bad news and worrisome trends, I came away hopeful because the public still wants local news. That’s a reliable constant we newshounds can hold to our hearts.

But we’re in troubled waters.

The nation’s founding fathers considered basic freedoms of the press so important to the new democracy that they cemented them in place with the First Amendment.

“It was about accountability in a Read More

Los Alamos County Los Alamos County Sheriff Candidates Pitch Platforms During League Of Women Voters 2026 Primary Forum

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From left, Los Alamos County Sheriff candidate David Izraelvitz, League of Women Voters of Los Alamos President Felicia Orth and Sheriff candidate Antonio Maggiore attend the League’s 2026 Primary Candidate Forum Thursday at UNM-LA. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
Kirsten@ladailypost.com

To prove they are worthy of the public’s vote, two candidates for Los Alamos County Sheriff made their pitch during the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos 2026 Primary Candidate Forum Thursday at the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos.

The Sheriff candidates Read More

Boots In The Park Feat. Post Malone, Jelly Roll May 15 & 16

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MUSIC News:

Activated Events reminds music fans that Boots In The Park Albuquerque takes place next weekend, May 15 & 16, 2026, at the iconic Balloon Fiesta Park. With set times now released at bootsinthepark.com, attendees can plan their weekend at New Mexico’s biggest music festival featuring over 25 artists across multiple stages.

Post Malone headlines Saturday, May 16, bringing his chart-dominating, genre-bending style and recent country crossover success to the main stage. Jelly Roll headlines Friday, May 15, delivering his soul-baring lyrics and powerful performances Read More

Forest Service Issues Proposed Rule On Administrative Site Leases, Public Comment Period Open

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USFS News:

The U.S. Forest Service is proposing a rule change that clarifies how it classifies leases for certain properties on National Forest System land and initiates a 30-day public comment period. This update better aligns the agency’s leasing practices with how the private real estate market operates, making it easier to move projects forward.

To read the proposed rule and share your comments, visit the Federal Register at https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2026-08937/administrative-site-leases.​​

To comment on the proposed rule, go to Regulations.gov Read More

Los Alamos Family Council: Understanding Mental Illness

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LAFC News:

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is part of everyday life. It shapes how we think, feel, connect with others, and move through the world.

While symptoms can vary, a broad view of mental health shows:

  • Mental illnesses are medical conditions involving changes in emotion, appetite, thinking, or behavior that can affect daily functioning.
  • Serious mental illness can substantially interfere with major life activities, including work, school, relationships, and self-care.
  • Economic instability, housing insecurity, unemployment, and limited access to healthcare
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