Carol A. Clark

Obituary: Dolores ‘Dee’ Jean Rightley Oct. 7, 1932 − April 5, 2026

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DOLORES ‘DEE’ JEAN RIGHTLEY Oct. 7, 1932 − April 5, 2026

Dolores “Dee” Jean Rightley (nee Martin), age 93, passed away on April 5, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by eight children, Jean, Susan, Lisa, David, Todd, Jim, Michael, and Paul, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and her sister Paula Martin. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Ed Rightley, infant child John, parents Herschel and Madeline Martin and her brother Bob Martin.

Dee was born in Denver, Colorado on October 7, 1932. She was a self-reliant young girl who would often ride the Denver trolley to the Read More

Luján Statement On Supreme Court Decision Weakening Landmark Voting Rights Law

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled to weaken the landmark Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais:

“Just over 61 years ago, Bloody Sunday helped spur the passage of the landmark Voting Rights Act to root out racial discrimination in our elections. Americans marched, protested, and put their lives on the line to secure the promise of our democracy. 

“Today’s decision is an attack on equal representation, with devastating and far-reaching consequences that extend well beyond congressional maps. Read More

YMCA Launches New NFL Flag Football League For Youth This Summer, Registration Open Through May 24

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YMCA News:

The YMCA is excited to announce the launch of its all-new NFL Flag Football League, offering young athletes an engaging and inclusive way to stay active this summer.

The league will feature two age divisions: a coed division for ages 10–12 and a dedicated girls’ division for ages 12–17, creating opportunities for skill development, teamwork, and confidence-building in a fun, non-contact environment. The girls’ division will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at either Urban or Rover, while the 10–12 coed division will practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Read More

PEEC Partners With Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area To Support Los Luceros Day Camp, June 1–5

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) to support this year’s Los Luceros Day Camp, taking place June 1 to 5, 2026 at Los Luceros Historic Site in Alcalde, NM.

Following recent staff changes at Los Luceros Historic Site, PEEC worked quickly to ensure that this beloved program could continue as planned. Eric Vasquez, Director of NRGNHA, and Gabriela Silva, NRGNHA’s Art Program Director, have enthusiastically stepped in to collaborate with PEEC for the 2026 session. Read More

Espinoza: Leadership Means Showing Up, Not Hiding Behind Spokespeople

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By VALERIE ESPINOZA
Former Santa Fe County Clerk

Imagine a CEO of a publicly traded company delivering polished remarks on an earnings call and then refusing to take a single question. Investors would not call that discipline—they would call it a red flag. They would wonder what was being hidden and whether leadership could withstand real scrutiny.

Now imagine a nominee for the United States Supreme Court submitting a flawless résumé and polished written statements, then refusing to appear for a confirmation hearing. No questions. No real-time examination. Just a request to be approved based Read More

Lakota Women’s Arts: Quillwork And Beadwork

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MNMP News:

SANTA FE — The Museum of New Mexico Press is honored to announce its publication of Lakota Women’s Arts: Quillwork and Beadwork April 21, 2026, a comprehensive new volume that brings long‑overlooked women’s artistry to the forefront of Lakota cultural history. 

The Museum of New Mexico Press, part of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, created this publication to expand public understanding of Indigenous art traditions and to increase visibility for Native artists whose work has shaped the cultural landscape of the Great Plains and the nation.

Authored by Dr. Marsha Read More

FBI: Albuquerque Man Charged With Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — An Albuquerque man has been charged with federal drug trafficking and firearms offenses after allegedly supplying nearly five pounds of methamphetamine to undercover officers and later being found in possession of fentanyl, firearms, and ammunition.

According to court documents, March 26, 2026, Lucas Maldonado, 44, allegedly supplied almost five pounds of methamphetamine to undercover officers from the Albuquerque Police Department. The transaction took place in a parking lot of a business in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where Maldonado arrived in a pickup truck Read More

Abiquiu Inn Announces 2026/2027 Sculpture Walk & Garden Featuring Over 200 Works By 61 Acclaimed Artists

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ABIQUIU INN News:

Abiquiu Inn is proud to announce the opening of its highly anticipated 2026/2027 Sculpture Walk & Garden, an immersive outdoor exhibition showcasing over 200 sculptures by 61 acclaimed artists from across the region and across the United States.

Now in its 9th year, Abiquiu Inn Sculpture Walk & Garden has grown into a premier annual art event in Northern New Mexico, offering collectors, art lovers, and visitors a rare opportunity to engage with a compelling blend of traditional and contemporary sculpture in a variety of mediums, including metal, stone, bronze, Read More

DPLAC: Vote In The Democratic Primary This Year

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DPLAC News:

The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLAC) is excited to invite all registered voters in Los Alamos County to vote in the Democratic Primary this year.

Thanks to New Mexico Senate Bill 16, passed in 2025, New Mexico now has what are called semi-open primaries. This means that Independent and Decline-to-State (DTS) voters can show up to any major party primaries and request the ballot of any major party they choose without changing their party affiliation. 

Other major party voters (Republican) can vote in the Democratic Party Primary if they change their registration by May Read More

Topper Boys Volleyball Wins Both Sets Against Volcano Vista

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The Volcano Vista Boys volleyball teams came to Los Alamos to play the Los Alamos boys volleyball team in matches played in Griffith Gym Tuesday afternoon. The Toppers played the VV JV in two sets and won both. Then the Toppers played two sets against the VV varsity and lost both, but not by much. All the action was very entertaining, and the Toppers held their own against the stronger seasoned team. Pictured: Ewan Arnold goes up for the block of the spike attempt by the VV player in the second set of the JV match. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Samuel Parda playing in the Libero position makes Read More