Carol A. Clark

Native Plant Adaptations: Helping Them Thrive In Los Alamos With Marisa Thompson May 11

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Photo by Marisa Thompson

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to a free hybrid presentation, “Native Plant Adaptations: Helping Them Thrive in Los Alamos,” from 6 to 7 p.m., MT Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium. Attendees may join in person or virtually.

New Mexico’s hot, dry, and unpredictable climate challenges plants to survive in remarkable ways. To help them thrive in our landscapes, Marisa Thompson will explore how New Mexico’s native plants adapt through structural, physiological, and seasonal changes. Read More

County: Stay Ahead Of The Cone Zone

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COUNTY News:

With an increase in construction projects and community events, Los Alamos County reminds residents and commuters to use the County’s online “Cone Zone” resource to stay informed of road construction, projects, and special events that may impact daily travel. Check out the Cone Zone at www.lacnm.com/conezone.

Year-round, construction is weather-permitting, and schedules may change without notice. The Cone Zone page is updated on an as-needed basis to reflect current conditions and changes for active projects. Not all construction or special events are County-managed, Read More

Rep. Vasquez Pushes Back On Proposed Changes At HUD That Would Worsen New Mexico Homelessness Crisis

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez

U.S. HOUSE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner demanding the agency reverse proposed changes to its longstanding Continuum of Care program, one of one of the largest federal grants that helps people experiencing homelessness find permanent housing and stay off the streets. The Congressman warned that the Administration’s “proposed changes risk pushing nearly 200,000 Americans into homelessness.”

The Administration’s proposed changes shift funding from permanent Read More

Topper Baseball Beats Taos Tigers 11-1 In Home Game

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Omar Bojorquez, number 10, celebrates his home run with his teammates. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ben Dattlebaum connects for a home run in the 2nd inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos Toppers hosted the Taos Tigers Monday afternoon in a game played on Bomber Field on North Nesa. The Toppers were in charge of the game and won 11-1 in 5 innings. The Toppers are one win away from winning the district title which will be played Friday in Moriarty.

Boaz Martinez goes beep in center field to make this catch for the 3rd out in the 2nd inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Pew: How New Mexico Is Funding No-Cost Childcare

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FINANCE News:

In a new analysis, state budget experts from The Pew Charitable Trusts examine how New Mexico managed to become the first state to provide no-cost childcare for all families.

Find the analysis here: https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2026/04/28/are-state-trust-funds-an-answer-to-rising-child-care-costs

Instead of raising new revenue for this new program, New Mexico channels oil and gas windfalls into its Early Childhood Education and Care Fund (ECECF), created in 2020 by lawmakers. That has helped to build a dedicated funding stream that Read More

New Mexico State Treasurer Names Linda P. Gallegos As State Cash Manager

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Linda P. Gallegos

From the Office of the Treasurer’s Office:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office today announced Linda P. Gallegos as the new State Cash Manager, effective Monday, May 4, 2026.

Gallegos brings decades of public finance, treasury operations, and government leadership experience to the role, where she will oversee the state’s daily cash management functions and strengthen coordination between the State Treasurer’s Office’s (STO) Cash Management and Investment Divisions to maximize efficiency, transparency, and returns for New Mexico taxpayers.

Her appointment Read More

Los Alamos County Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions April 28

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COUNTY News:

Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has enacted fire restrictions to Stage 1, effective today, April 28, within the boundaries of Los Alamos County to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, and natural and historical artifacts. 

Under the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Order 2026-01, stringent restrictions and conditions are imposed as follows: 

  1. Building, maintaining, and use of outdoor fires, including campfires and recreational fires of any
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