Carol A. Clark

New Mexico Posts One Of Nation’s Largest FAFSA Completion Gains 

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NMHED News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico achieved one of the largest year-over-year FAFSA completion increases in the country this year, joining just three other states to hit a 20% gain as national completion rates reached an all-time high.  

The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) reported that 54.7% of high school seniors nationwide completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as of May 1, nearly two months ahead of the June 30 benchmark. New Mexico stands out as one of only four states, alongside Alaska, Arizona and Florida—to record at least a 20% increase over last year, Read More

Teen Center Invites Community Members To Bring Pets To Help Students De-Stress This Week

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Courtesy/YMCA

YMCA News:

The Family YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center is inviting community members to help support local teens during the upcoming End of Semester De-Stress Week by bringing friendly pets to visit the Teen Center from 1–5 p.m., this Wednesday and Thursday.

Each semester, the Teen Center hosts relaxing activities, food, and opportunities for teens to unwind during finals week. Visits from animals have consistently been one of the most popular and comforting parts of the program, giving students a chance to de-stress, socialize, and take a break from academic pressures.

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State Road 112 At El Vado Dam Closed May 27–Sept. 4, 2026

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NMDOT News:

The closure prevents all public access across the dam, requiring travelers to use alternative routes, 24 hours a day throughout the closure period.

NO through traffic will be permitted; emergency vehicles must find alternate routes!

The closure allows for investigatory drilling and equipment staging on the roadway as part of long-term dam rehabilitation efforts and ongoing safety investigations into the dam’s foundation, following repairs that began in 2022.

The drilling site will be monitored by security personnel and all theft, vandalism or damage to equipment Read More

Dept. Of Wildlife Urges Public To Leave Young Wildlife Alone

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Young fawn laying in grass. Courtesy/NMDW

Courtesy/NMDW

NMDW News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is reminding the public to leave young wildlife undisturbed as spring transitions into summer.

New Mexico offers a unique opportunity to observe a wide variety of wildlife and this time of year marks the birth of many species across the state. As temperatures rise, fawns, elk calves, bear cubs and other young animals are born daily. While these encounters can be exciting, the Department urges residents and visitors to respect wildlife by keeping their distance.

Many young animals Read More

Rural Students In Rio Arriba County Get Access To Broadband Internet

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CONNECT NM News:

More than 170 rural students in the Española Public Schools now have access to high-speed internet following the completion of a state-funded broadband project in Rio Arriba County. 

The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) awarded Ethos Broadband, an internet service provider headquartered in Albuquerque, a $1.3 million Student Connect grant to build broadband infrastructure to connect 173 rural students in the school district.

“It is imperative that we provide broadband access to students who lack this vital infrastructure,” said Jeff Lopez, director of Read More

Scenes From Guaje Pines Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

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Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

NJROTC raises flags at Monday’s Memorial Day ceremony held at Guaje Pines Cemetery. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ashley Detzel sings National Anthem at the Memorial Day ceremony held at Guaje Pines. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts lead the Pledge of Allegiance on Memorial Day. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Deacon Amy Schmuck leads the invocation at Memorial Day ceremony. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

County Councilor Beverly Neal-Clinton Read More

Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast June 2

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LRG News:

Lab retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the Laboratory Retiree Group (LRG) monthly breakfast social between the hours of 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. June 2 at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Drive.

Come hang out and join the conversation with other Lab retirees.

LRG will pay for your coffee and tea. Individuals will pay for their breakfast and other drinks.

The LRG is a non-profit organization that seeks to maintain communications with and to serve the needs and interests of all retirees from LANL. All laboratory retirees may join LRG.

Contact sgirard@losalamos.com or 505.672.3497 Read More

Obituary: Howard Lee Gurley May 14, 2026

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HOWARD LEE GURLEY May 14, 2026

Howard Lee Gurley passed away peacefully from heart disease on May 14, 2026, in Harlingen, Texas, with his mother and father by his side. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in 1967 and grew up in both Albuquerque and Los Alamos.

Lee was a creative and artistic person. After high school, he attended the Colorado Institute of Art and began his career as a graphic artist in New York City, where he lived and worked for over 20 years. He later returned to New Mexico and eventually moved to Texas to help care for his mother.

Lee was a quiet man who rarely spoke much about his life Read More

Sen. Leo Jaramillo Represents New Mexico And National Hispanic Caucus Of State Legislators At International Leadership And Diplomacy Exchange In Spain

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Representing New Mexico and the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, Sen. Leo Jaramillo addresses international leaders and senior Spanish government officials during an international leadership and diplomacy exchange hosted by Fundación Consejo España–EE.UU in Madrid and Cádiz, Spain. Courtesy photo

Sen. Leo Jaramillo, Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval & Santa Fe counties, 4th from right, gathers for a photo with international leaders and senior Spanish government officials during an international leadership and diplomacy exchange in Spain. Courtesy photo

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