Carol A. Clark

‘Tierra O Muerte’—Teens Talk About Their Exhibit At NMHM

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NMDCA News:

Listen to National History Day students talk about their exhibit, “Tierra o Muerte: The Tierra Amarilla Conflict” at the Palace of the Governors from 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Sunday, June 7.

The New Mexico History Museum is proud to host three special National History Day student guests from Cobre High School, Elias Guadiana, Cheyanne Medrano, and Mateo Salcido, for a talk about their exhibit, “Tierra o Muerte: The Tierra Amarilla Conflict.” The exhibit explores the historic 1967 Tierra Amarilla land grant conflict and its lasting impact on New Mexico’s cultural and political landscape. Read More

Hispanic Cultural Center Launches First National Partnership With Salem, Massachusetts

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NMDCA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The National Hispanic Cultural Center has launched its first national partnership to connect communities in Albuquerque and Salem, Massachusetts through shared Latino arts, culture and history.

A memorandum of understanding signed April 30 brings together the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC), the City of Salem and the North Shore Community Development Coalition, which operates Salem’s Punto Urban Art Museum. The agreement designates Salem as a Cultural Ambassador City and expands the NHCC Cultural Ambassador Program beyond New Mexico for the first Read More

Sen. Leo Jaramillo Represents New Mexico And NHCSL During Historic Recognition In Madrid, Spain

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Sen. Leo Jaramillo, 4th from left, with leaders from the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) in Madrid, Spain, as the organization received the Placa de Honor de la Orden de Isabel la Católica, one of Spain’s highest civil honors recognizing leadership, diplomacy, and international partnership. Courtesy photo

On receiving the Placa de Honor de la Orden de Isabel la Católica, Sen. Leo Jaramillo said, ‘Standing in Madrid representing New Mexico and Latino communities across our nation was deeply personal. I carried the spirit of Northern New Mexico with me into that room Read More

New Mexico’s Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Expands To Address Doctor Shortage

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced a major expansion of New Mexico’s Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, the latest in a series of administration actions to address a physician shortage that has left 32 of the state’s 33 counties with critical gaps in care. 

Under the expanded Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, licensed physicians — including part-time physicians — will receive $75,000 per year for student debt relief over a four-year service commitment, for a total of up to $300,000. That makes New Mexico’s program the Read More

Summer Interns, Graduate Students, And Young Adults—Welcome To Los Alamos!

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Summer Mondays, the United Church invites summer interns, graduate students, and young adults to the action at the sand volleyball pit and picnic grounds on the corner of Central Avenue and Canyon Drive. Centrally located across from the Aquatic Center and Nature Center and trailheads, this is the place to meet and greet, enjoy a great meal, and play some volleyball. This coming Monday is June 1, so the United Church looks forward to seeing everyone starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Pit and each Monday throughout the summer. Courtesy photo Read More

From The Fire Tower: 2026 New Mexico Great Reads Titles Announced By State Library

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NMSL News:

SANTA FE — The 2026 New Mexico Great Reads book selection honors two books rooted in fire watch life: “The Burning Season” by Caroline Starr Rose and “The Mountain Knows the Mountain: A Fire Watch Diary” by Philip Connors.

The books were selected by the New Mexico Center for the Book at the New Mexico State Library (NMSL) to represent the state’s literary landscape at the National Book Festival, an event showcasing the importance of books and reading. This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Washington, D.C., as well as online.

Katherine Miles, Public Services Read More

Daily Postcard: Western Tiger Swallowtails At Reservoir

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Daily Postcard: Western Tiger Swallowtails ‘puddling’ in mud on Monday at the reservoir. Butterflies do this instead of just drinking to obtain minerals as well as water. On Monday, there were about 50 of these butterflies gathered at the west end of the reservoir. Photo by Michael Smith

Another view of Western Tiger Swallowtails ‘puddling’ in mud on Monday at the reservoir. Photo by Michael Smith Read More

Armbruster Endorses Joe Granville For County Council

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By KARYL ANN ARMBRUSTER
Los Alamos 

Having Joe Granville run for County Council is such a breath of fresh air. Joe is a man of the people. He brings experiences and knowledge of life that many people have never even considered.

Joe spent 20 years in the transportation industry, as a driver, operations manager and CEO of High Desert Delivery. In his transportation career, Joe managed payroll, hired and trained new employees, oversaw vehicle maintenance, and addressed transportation safety, which makes him uniquely qualified to address transportation safety issues in our town while understanding Read More

Los Alamos Golf Course Memorial Day Tournament Results

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Golf Course hosted a two-day tournament over the long Memorial Day weekend featuring a two person best ball net format.

Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 began with a 9 a.m. shotgun start both days.

Tournament results:

Championship Flight

  • 1st Gross Scott Winegar & Eric Rich
  • 2nd Gross Brad King & Jamie Aslin
  • 1st Net Tony Fox & Stacy Howze
  • 2nd Net Pat Metzger & Mike Lippiatt

First Flight

  • 1st Gross Mike Finney & Eddie Sanchez
  • 2nd Gross Dave Apel & Tom Gravlin
  • 1st Net Kevin Brake & James Merhege
  • 2nd Net Ross Capon & Kiko Rael

Second Flight Read More