Chris Clark

Community Input Needed For Senior Center Security Gate

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COUNTY News:

The Art in Public Places Board (APPB) is seeking valuable community input on the semi-finalists for a new security gate art installation at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. This commissioned artwork will not only serve a functional purpose—helping to secure the Senior Center’s west stairwell—but will also enhance the aesthetics of the space, making it a unique public art piece that reflects the values and qualities that help make Los Alamos special.

In November 2024, the APPB put out a call for art proposals and received submissions for a security gate design that balances Read More

New Library Website To Launch: ‘We Are Hitting Refresh!’

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Public Library announces the launch of a new website March 18. The library web address remains the same, losalamoslibrary.org. Users with a bookmarked library URL will automatically be redirected to the new site.

The redesigned website is under the umbrella of Los Alamos County’s website and offers a more seamless and integrated user experience. Featuring a modern, refreshed design, the new platform provides improved functionality and accessibility. Senior Librarian Daniel Gaghan led the project with input and content contributions from library staff, the Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Rescinds Medio Fire Closure Order And Reopens Access To Popular Trails

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) rescinded the Medio Fire closure order, effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 14, 2025.

The closure area included all Forest Service lands, roads, and trails within an area that is roughly defined by Rio Nambe Trail #160 on the north, Borrego Trail #150 and Forest Road 412 on the east, Forest Road 102 on the south, and back up the forest boundary line on the west to meet Rio Nambe Trail #160.

The closure order was implemented after the Medio Fire in 2021 to protect public health and safety. While roads and trails in the area no longer fall under this Read More

All Shall Be Well: Nietzsche, Nazis & An Inconvenient Gospel

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

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

Next Sunday, March 16, I will be in Germany for the 80th anniversary of the fire-bombing of Würzburg. Ninety percent of the city was destroyed in 20 minutes, and I had family members among the 5,000 people who perished in that bombing. Every ordinary German family eventually suffered under Hitler, and that doesn’t even begin to touch the suffering inflicted on the Read More

YMCA’s Wildcat Basketball Team Ends Season As Number One!

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The YMCA’s Wildcat Basketball season ended in a lot of excitement with multiple buzzer beater shots, close games and overtime wins! In the inaugural season of Wildcat Basketball, the Pinon Panthers won the title as the first ever Wildcat Basketball champions! The Panthers will get to display the traveling trophy at their school for an entire year until February of 2026 when the five schools compete all over again for the title! Courtesy photo Read More

Support Group For Those Taking/Considering Weight Loss Drugs Monthly On First Wednesdays At Unitarian Church

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Dr. Elena McAtee and Certified Health Coach Kate Cleveland will tackle navigating life on weight loss drugs with a support group at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

Health means a lot of things to a lot of people, but sometimes when searching for the answers, the noise is too loud to hear them. The local duo of Dr. Elena McAtee and Certified Health Coach Kate Cleveland will tackle navigating life on weight loss drugs with a support group.

The meetings are 11 a.m. on the first Wednesday of every month at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos. Light refreshments Read More

Worlds Largest Chimpanzee Sanctuary Welcomes Ten Chimps From Alamogordo Primate Facility

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CHIMP HAVEN News:

Chimp Haven, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, has welcomed ten chimpanzees from the Alamogordo Primate Facility (APF) in New Mexico, following the National Institutes of Health’s decision in late 2024 to retire the remaining chimps from its site at APF to sanctuary.

Their arrival marks the beginning of a new chapter as they transition to a sanctuary retirement designed specifically for former research chimps, complete with expert care and novel experiences, including new living spaces and large social groups.

Faylene, Nickel, Olivia, Al, Kamaka, BC, JD, Sherril, Read More

Pancho Villa State Park Host Camp Furlong Day March 8

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U.S. Troops loading a cannon and Pancho villa’s troops during the battle. Courtesy photo

Pancho Villa State Park’s exhibit hall captures the story of the Pancho Villa raid and Camp Furlong through various artifacts, including military equipment left behind. Courtesy photo

NMSP News:

COLUMBUS — Pancho Villa State Park will host Camp Furlong Day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 8 as part of the Cabalgata Fiesta de Amistad in Columbus, New Mexico.

“Cabalgata Fiesta de Amistad” translates to “Horseback Riding Festival of Friendship” in English. It honors the March 6, 1916, Read More

Semiautomatic Weapons Ban Now On The Table

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By Daniel J. Chacón
The Santa Fe New Mexican

A proposed ban on semiautomatic firearms in New Mexico is turning out to be a moving target.

The Senate Judiciary Committee decided late Monday to take time to study a proposed assault weapons ban for the state modeled after an Illinois law that is tied up in the courts.

“We’ll have you ready to go at our very next meeting on Wednesday,” Sen. Joe Cervantes, a Las Cruces Democrat who chairs the committee, told the sponsors.

The decision came after Sen. Katy Duhigg, D-Albuquerque, introduced the proposal as a substitute to Senate Bill Read More