Carol A. Clark

New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez Congratulates Leader Peter Wirth On Two Decades Of Service

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From the Office of House Speaker Javier Martínez:

SANTA FE — Senate Majority Floor Leader Peter Wirth (D-Santa Fe) announced that he will not run again for Majority Leader prior to the 2027 Legislative Session and will not seek another term in the Senate in 2028.

Leader Wirth has served in the Senate since 2009 and previously served in the House of Representatives for four years. He was first elected as the Majority Leader by the Senate Democratic Caucus in 2016.

New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez (D-Albuquerque) issued the following statement:

“Leader Wirth is a thoughtful, collaborative, Read More

New Exhibit To Open 3 At Bond House Museum In Española

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The Bond House Museum News:

The San Gabriel Historical Society invites the community to the Bond House Museum for the opening of “From the Pueblos to the Pacific: Westward Explorations Across Indian Country During New Mexico’s Spanish, Mexican & American Eras, 1776-2026”, 1-4 p.m. on July 3 at 706 E. Bond St. in Española.

Light refreshments will be served. Seating is limited.

This grand opening will feature a talk with Historian Joseph P. Sanchez in Conversation with Regional Library Directors. The Spanish Era of the exhibit covers the Dominguez-Escalante Expedition from Santa Read More

All Shall Be Well: For Those Who Celebrate

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Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

By The Rev. Mary Ann Hill
Rector
Trinity on the Hill

I think one of the biggest surprises I’ve had, in my 25 years of ordained ministry, is how many people who don’t realize that there is no such thing as a perfect family. Every family has struggles, and relationships can be especially hard. Some problems are bigger than others, but I’ve rarely encountered an issue that was unique to one family. I don’t betray confidences, but I do tell people that they aren’t alone Read More

Dannemann: New Mexico Makes It Tough To Be An Independent Candidate

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By MERILEE DANNEMANN

If you are reading this article on or before June 25, and you might like to make this year’s governor’s race a little more interesting, there’s something you can do.

Go to the Secretary of State website and sign the nominating petition for Ken Miyagishima for Governor. Then sign the separate nominating petition for his running mate, JC Lopez, for lieutenant governor. It just takes a couple of minutes. The forms are at www.electronicpetitions.elections.sos.nm.gov.

He’s running as an independent and you can sign the petition even if you are registered in a major or minor party. Read More

Deer Canyon Fire Discovered Today South Of Mountainair

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View of the Deer Canyon Fire burning this afternoon south of Mountainair. Courtesy/NMFD

New Mexico Forestry Division News:

The Deer Canyon Fire was discovered at 4 p.m. today, June 20 in the Deer Canyon subdivision south of Mountainair. The fire is exhibiting extreme behavior, is active and crowning in piñon-juniper and grass fuels.

Crews are providing point protection, and air resources are on scene providing support. Structures are threatened, and evacuations are in place.

The fire is estimated at 350 acres and is zero percent contained.

Evacuations/Shelters:

  • Evacuations are in place
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PEER Sues Interior Department For Hiding How It Decides What American History To Rewrite

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PEER News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the Department of the Interior (DOI) after the agency spent more than nine months refusing to release any records showing how it is implementing an order to scrub “disparaging” content about American history from national parks, monuments, and other public lands.

The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, demands that DOI’s Office of the Secretary turn over documents detailing how Secretary Doug Burgum’s Secretarial Read More

Scenes From Friday Summer Concert With Fungi Mungle

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The Los Alamos Hillstompers perform the National Anthem to open the Summer Concert sponsored by Waterstone Mortgage the Jason Pike Team Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County host the Summer Concert Series. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene of headliner Fungi Mungle performing at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Fungi Mungle is a cover band based in El Paso, Texas and known for their giant 70s-style afros, retro costumes, and high-energy performances, they play a mix of classic funk, disco, and danceable rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Stephanie Garcia Richard Stands Ready If Called Upon To Serve As Lt. Governor Of New Mexico

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Stephanie Garcia Richard

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

On Thursday Maggie Toulouse Oliver announced she was suspending her campaign for lieutenant governor of New Mexico citing health and family concerns.

Fellow Democrat Stephanie Garcia Richard last year suspended her campaign for lieutenant governor for similar reasons, which in her case were related to the health of her husband Eric. He is now on the mend and with Toulouse Oliver’s withdrawal from the race followed by strong encouragement from constituents, Garcia Richard has announced on her Facebook Read More

More Scenes Of Mosaic Mural Installation At Justice Center

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Maggie Lyon and Joey Cruz assist artist J Muzacz during the installation of a tile mosaic on the exterior wall of the Los Alamos Justice Center on June 12, 2026 at 2500 Trinity Drive. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com            

Scene from the installation of a tile mosaic on the exterior wall of the Los Alamos Justice Center on June 12, 2026 at 2500 Trinity Drive. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

Scene from the installation of a tile mosaic on the exterior wall of the Los Alamos Justice Center on June 12, 2026 at 2500 Trinity Drive. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com                                                                           

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