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McQuiston: Protecting Homes From NM Spring Winds

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

Spring in New Mexico often brings beautiful weather, warmer afternoons, and unfortunately, some of the strongest winds of the year. In places like Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and across northern New Mexico, gusty conditions can arrive quickly and create unexpected damage to homes and property.

Many homeowners think of hail, fire, or snow as major risks, but spring winds can quietly cause expensive problems that are easy to overlook until something breaks, leaks, or blows away. 

Here are a few smart ways homeowners Read More

NMDOT With Federal Highway Administration Is Conducting Alignment Study Of NM 4 With Public Meeting May 13

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COUNTY News:
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, is conducting an Alignment Study of N.M. 4 from Rover Boulevard to the N.M. 502 interchange in Santa Fe County.
The N.M. 4 Alignment Study aims to:
  • Improve safety for all roadway users;
  • Enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion during peak travel times;
  • Increase accessibility for all users;
  • Upgrade pavement conditions; and
  • Improve drainage and stormwater management.
The community is invited to attend a public meeting to share feedback on this study, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday,
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SF Airport Expansion Brings Los Alamos Closer To World

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Fly Santa Fe News:

The Santa Fe Regional Airport recently reached a major milestone in its multi-year modernization plan. With Phase I of the terminal expansion complete, the airport now offers a modern alternative to the 200-mile round trip to the Albuquerque Sunport.

For the scientists, engineers, and professionals at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)—for whom time is a valuable commodity—a closer commercial hub means more efficient travel, while facilitating the high-level collaboration and federal oversight essential to the county’s national mission.

Beyond its professional Read More

LAAC To Host Spring Arts & Crafts Fair Saturday

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LAAC News:

The Arts & Crafts Fair is back this weekend and the community is invited to join the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) and more than 100 vendors from all over the region, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Fuller Lodge. Pick up a gift for mothers, beat the rush for graduation gifts, or just come out to support independent artisans.

LAAC is welcoming new artists alongside old favorites, ranging in medium from food to jewelry to woodworking.

If shoppers don’t see what they need at the fair, the gallery shop will also be open this week: noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, open only by appointment on Thursday,

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New Mexico Supreme Court Rules On Legal Test For Calculating Credit For Presentence Confinement

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COURT News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a decades-old legal test for determining whether a defendant serving a sentence in one case should receive a presentence confinement credit in another related case.

In a unanimous opinion written by Chief Justice Julie J. Vargas, the Court concluded that Hezekiah Eaker was entitled to a one-day credit against his sentence for a child sex crime rather than 881 days as he argued he should have received.

Parole officers found child sexual abuse material on Eakers phone in March 2019. He was taken into custody for parole Read More

Law Enforcement Torch Run 2026 Merchandise Available

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LAPD News:

The 2026 Special Olympics Torch Run will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Participants will be running from the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) to Buffalo Thunder in support of Special Olympics New Mexico.

To help support the 2026 Special Olympics Torch Run by purchasing a Torch Run shirt or hat, or make a donation, please contact LAPD Det. Cindy Garcia at 505.709.5781. Read More

NHCC Employees Win Hard-Fought Union Rights

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CWA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Long misclassified as “temporary” workers at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) will be allowed to join CWA Local 7076, with the same benefits and legal protections as other State employees.

Last year, after being denied sick leave and paid time off, workers at the NHCC unionized with Local 7076. Tuesday, May 5, the Public Employee Labor Relations Board (PELRB) ruled unanimously that the State must recognize their Union rights.

“The NHCC runs on the backs of these workers and the State has been illegally denying them benefits like healthcare, retirement, Read More

Family YMCA To Host Senior Appreciation Night May 23

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LAHS seniors are invited to celebrate a night dedicated just for them at this year’s Senior Appreciation Night, taking place at 6 p.m., May 23, starting at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/YMCA

YMCA Operations Director George Marsden. Courtesy/YMCA

YMCA News:

Los Alamos High School seniors are invited to celebrate a night dedicated just for them at this year’s Senior Appreciation Night, taking place at 6 p.m., May 23, starting at Fuller Lodge.

This special event is designed to honor graduating seniors with an evening full of fun, community, and celebration. Attendees can enjoy activities throughout Read More

Letter To The Editor: In Support Of David Izraelevitz For Los Alamos County Sheriff

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By SARA and BRIAN SCOTT
Los Alamos

We support David Izraelevitz for the position of Los Alamos County Sheriff in the upcoming primary and general elections.  We have known David for over a decade, having served with him on multiple community service organizations. 

David cares deeply about our community, has in-depth knowledge of our government, and a high level of integrity and transparency. 

We support his idea of putting the question of whether having a Sheriff’s office in Los Alamos County is still needed to the community for a vote in 2028.

Over the last decade, the primary role of Sheriff Read More