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Local Shop For The Cure Yard Sale Fundraiser May 15-16

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COMMUNITY News:

The fourth annual yard sale to raise funds for breast cancer will be held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, at 390 Connie Ave. in White Rock.

Anyone interested in donating items for the yard sale may drop them off by the garage door at 390 Connie Ave. before May 12. Please only contribute clean, gently used, saleable items.

The annual yard sale raises funds for the national non-profit Susan G. Komen, to fund breast cancer research and treatment via local resident Nancy Partridge’s participation in the annual 3-Day 60-mile walks. All proceeds go directly to Susan Read More

New Video By New Mexico Courts Explains Jury Duty

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The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court celebrates Juror Appreciation Week. From left to right: Jury Division staff Emily Dominguez, Abbey Whitaker and Manager Alyssia Trujillo. Courtesy/Metro Court

COURT News:

SANTA FE – A new video provides a clear, modern guide to serving as a juror in a New Mexico court.

The orientation video explains what to expect during jury service, including what happens if a person must report to a courthouse for possible selection as a juror in a criminal or civil trial. Click here to view the juror orientation video on the New Mexico Courts YouTube channel.

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UPDATE: Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office Closing NM 502 Due To Crash

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UPDATE: N.M. 502 has reopened to traffic in both directions.

LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is sharing the following information related to the N.M. 502 closure:

The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office has notified Los Alamos Police that they will be closing N.M. 502 in both directions at mile marker 13 due to a head-on collision with injuries. 

The crash is located about 3 miles east of N.M. 30 and 2 miles west of Pojoaque High School. 

It is unknown how long the closure will remain in effect.  Commuters are encouraged to seek an alternate route and to expect delays. Read More

County Golf Course Restaurant Prepares To Open

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Los Alamos County Golf Course restaurant prepares to open following maintenance completion. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Maintenance and repair work at the Los Alamos County Golf Course building has been completed, marking a significant step toward reopening the restaurant to the public.

The restaurant is expected to begin operations on June 1, 2026; however, this date remains contingent upon final inspections and permits.

In preparation for the transition, several updates are being completed within the restaurant space, including new paint and flooring. These improvements are part Read More

State To Stabilize Rural Healthcare With New Support Center 

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NMHCA News:  

SANTA FE — New Mexico is taking a major step toward improving the financial and operational strength of rural health care providers, by establishing a statewide center for rural health sustainability and innovation.  

The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) has released a request for proposals to find a vendor for the Center for Rural Health Sustainability & Innovation that will provide technical assistance, shared services, and partnership support to rural, frontier and tribal health providers across the state. The center is a cornerstone initiative of the state’s Read More

New Mexico Consortium Celebrates 20 Years Of Collaborative Success

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New Mexico Consortium marked its 20th anniversary May 1 at Sandia Resort. Courtesy/NMC

NMC News:

The New Mexico Consortium (NMC) marked its 20th anniversary on Friday, May 1, with a celebratory evening at Sandia Resort, bringing together leaders in science, research, and the local community to honor two decades of collaboration and achievement.

The event, held from 5-9 p.m., was attended by all living NMC CEOs, all current members of the NMC Board of Directors, and many former Board members. Also in attendance were members of the upper administration from New Mexico Tech (NMT), New Mexico Read More

Scenes From 37th Street Playground Ribbon Cutting

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With some help from Aspen Elementary School students, Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti snips the ribbon to officially open the 37th Street Playground Tuesday afternoon. The new playground has several features to ensure accessibility for everyone including ramps leading down to the playground and a mobility swing, which was a suggestion from a local Girls Scouts troop. ‘Having community voices really drive the process I think is a really important thing to highlight and working with the Community Services Department’s master plan,’ Ryti said. ‘It Read More

PEEC Lineup For June Nature At Night Summer Series

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is excited to announce Nature at Night: Summer Series coming soon, generously sponsored by Del Norte Credit Union. Formerly known as Summer Family Evenings, this program brings together collaborative partners from across north central New Mexico for hands-on, family-friendly nature experiences.

Programs take place from 4–6 p.m., Wednesday evenings in June and July, with featured presenters beginning at 5 p.m. Each event is free, open to all ages, and designed to spark curiosity, connection, and discovery.

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LAHS Track & Field Completes 2026 Regular Season In Fine Fashion At Larry Baca Memorial Invitational

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Riley Fensin ran both the 100 m hurdles and 300 m hurdles. Photo by Blake Wood

Tevi Funaki threw the discus 133’9″ to qualify for the State Championship. Photo by Blake Wood

By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track and Field

The LAHS Track & Field teams completed their regular season in fine fashion at the Larry Baca Memorial Invitational (aka Home Meet) at Sullivan Field in Los Alamos on Saturday, May 2.  The Hilltopper Girls won the meet with score of 134-45 over 4A rival Artesia.  The Boys were second to Artesia, 97-129.  There were 14 teams competing.

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Op/Ed: Petition Circulating To Keep LAMC OBGYN Open

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By NICOLE O’DANIEL
Los Alamos

We, the Los Alamos community and surrounding areas, want to keep labor and delivery (L&D) open at the Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC). It has been devastating news for many in our community to learn of the closure as, for our community members it is not safer or better for pregnant or laboring women to be forced to travel outside of Los Alamos through cellphone dead zones. The community is coming together via a petition/letter that insists LAMC keep their doors open and continue providing necessary services to the women in our community.

In the formal announcement Read More