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Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 24, 2025

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post 

The snowpack in Northern New Mexico is 43-percent of normal. Two weeks ago saw some snow in the mountains and the snowpack increased. Locally  the snowpack at the Hopewell measuring station is 55-percent of normal with a snow depth of 24 inches. 

Last week saw two different  weather patterns in New Mexico. Temperatures were bitterly cold in Eastern New Mexico, but much milder in t he Central and Western parts of the state. This week temperatures are forecast to be above normal with little chance of any precipitation. 

The snowpack in Southern Read More

Kiwanis Hosts Jenny McCumber Of LAPS Foundation

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LAPS Foundation Executive Director Jenny McCumber, speaks at Kiwanis Club. Courtesy/Kiwanis

By Brooke Davis
Kiwanis Club

At the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos Feb. 10 meeting, Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation Executive Director Jenny McCumber outlined the non-profit organization’s fundraising objectives and programs.

She began with the Foundation’s ongoing “Shower with Love” fundraising campaign which began on Valentine’s Day. It started as a way to support teachers during the pandemic by raising funds for laptops and other equipment needed for remote learning. It has evolved as Read More

State Senators Antonio ‘Moe’ Maestas And Leo Jaramillo Drop The ‘Next Generation Act’ In Observance Of Love Day

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Sen. Antonio “Moe” Maestas (District 26)

STATE News:

SANTA FE — Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day! The State Treasurer’s Office is filled with enthusiasm as State Senators Antonio “Moe” Maestas (District 26) and Leo Jaramillo (District 5) introduce the groundbreaking “Next Generation Act” (Senate Bill 397), marking a pivotal step in fulfilling our promise of Baby Bonds for the children of New Mexico.

This bill was crafted after nearly a year of thoughtful collaboration, statewide conversation, national outreach, and hard work among our coalition. SB 397 represents our unwavering Read More

St. John’s College Launches Career Pathways Program To Bridge Gap Between Liberal Arts And Professional Success

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St. John’s College News:

SANTA FE — St. John’s College, the third-oldest college in the country, with campuses located in Santa Fe, New Mexico and Annapolis, Maryland, today announced the launch of its new Career Pathways program, a comprehensive initiative designed to connect the college’s rigorous Great Books curriculum and discussion-based pedagogy with tangible career opportunities.

St. John’s has long bucked norms in higher education by rejecting the narrow majors typical at most colleges. This continues to be the case, and Career Pathways provides students and their families Read More

PAC 8 To Host Annual Auction Fundraiser March 20-31

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By JEAN GINDREAU
Executive Director
PAC 8

PAC 8 is your local community media center and television station. We have been part of Los Alamos for almost 50 years! We are holding our annual on-line spring auction March 20-31, 2025. This is a fundraiser and we are looking for donations from the community. The auction will be seen at pac8cmc.com. 

PAC 8 has been an asset to the community over the years. We have a great summer education program. Every year, around 100 students ages 7 to 17 enjoy learning video production skills at PAC 8. In 2021, PAC 8 teamed up with the Los Alamos Teen Center and we started Read More

Topper Girls Basketball Falls To The Elkettes 29-51

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Sarah Price attempts to get a shot off over Reanna Arrietta in the first quarter. The Topper Girls basketball team lost a conference game to the Elkettes Thursday night on the road in Pojoaque in the Hight School Gym 29-51. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Kohynn Young struggles to get through the Elkettes on her way the Topper basket in the first quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Aaliyah Chavez takes shot as Monique Arrietta attempts to block the shot in the second quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

House Democrats Talk Turkey—And Tortillas—About Affordability Of Essentials

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By Margaret O’Hara
The Santa Fe New Mexican

New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martínez recently purchased tortillas as he prepared to cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.

The Albuquerque Democrat noticed the price tag for his tortillas was higher over the weekend than it was a month ago.

“This is happening. It’s hitting us,” Martínez said.

During a news conference Monday, House Democratic leaders touted recent progress in reducing the cost of health care and child care while promising more legislation this session to reduce the price of housing and groceries.  Read More

West End Productions Presents SKYLIGHT Open March 28

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WEP News:

SKYLIGHT runs 3 weekends, from March 28 – April 13, at 7.30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m., Sundays at North Fourth Theatre, 4904 4th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM.

SKYLIGHT was written by English playwright David Hare and premiered in May 1995 at the National Theatre and was transferred to a theatre in London’s West End in 1996. Later that year it transferred to Broadway. The play, its director and actors garnered UK’s Olivier Awards, were nominated for Broadway’s Tony Awards, and won a New York Drama Critics’ Circle award. The play also won the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Read More

Legislative Roundup: 43 Days Remaining In Session

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The Santa Fe New Mexican:

Training for regents: University and college regents in New Mexico would undergo 10 hours of training in the first six months of their term under a bill headed to the full Senate.

Senate Bill 19, which was unanimously approved by the Senate Rules Committee on Friday, requires the Higher Education Department to develop and provide the 10 hours of training to regents at all New Mexico postsecondary education institutions.

According to the bill, the training includes:

  • Two hours covering the state constitution and state statute pertaining to postsecondary education.
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2nd Annual Los Alamos Film & Culture Festival Feb. 21-23

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LAFCF News:

The second annual Los Alamos Film and Culture Festival is just around the corner and there’s still time to be a part of the movie magic.

The Feb 21-23 festivities debuted in 2024. Last year, the local non-profit partnered with the fantastic folks of the Santa Fe Film Festival to guide them through the process.

“This year we are standing on our own,” Sandy Jones, President of the LAFCF said. “It is truly our festival. This year the films were submitted to us and judged by us.” 

The attendees of the first year really enjoyed the festival, but they were exhausted after 7 days of fun. So, 2025 will Read More