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Los Alamos Family Council: Understanding Mental Illness

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LAFC News:

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is part of everyday life. It shapes how we think, feel, connect with others, and move through the world.

While symptoms can vary, a broad view of mental health shows:

  • Mental illnesses are medical conditions involving changes in emotion, appetite, thinking, or behavior that can affect daily functioning.
  • Serious mental illness can substantially interfere with major life activities, including work, school, relationships, and self-care.
  • Economic instability, housing insecurity, unemployment, and limited access to healthcare
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Rep. Vasquez Renews Push To Regulate Prediction Markets & Crack Down On Corruption, Insider Trading

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez

U.S. HOUSE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) is renewing his push to close regulatory loopholes for prediction markets and ensure people are not using the platforms to profit off events that go against the public interest or take advantage of non-public information. 

Rep. Vasquez recently supported the bipartisan Event Contract Enforcement Act, a bill to prevent billion-dollar prediction market companies from profiting off unregulated bets on sports and certain world affairs. Specifically, the bill specifically prevents people from placing Read More

Call For Artist Submissions To 2026 Art Exhibit At ZozoFest: Theme ‘The Tyranny Of Gloom Vs. The Spirit Of ’76’

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Official 2026 ZozoFest Poster by artist Christopher Dalton. Courtesy/Kiwanis of Santa Fe

KIWANIS News:

He’s done it again. While we were busy with our worries, Old Man Gloom slipped into the royal chambers, ransacked the wardrobe of King George III, and waltzed out wearing the crown, robes, and scepter like he owned the place.

This tyrant of gloom thinks that if he’s draped in royal regalia, he can rule over Santa Fe forever—but just as a ragtag band of patriots sent King George packing 250 years ago, we know how this story ends. And it ends in FIRE!

The 102nd Burning of Zozobra is charging headlong Read More

Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute Announces Appointment Of Syri Mongiello As Executive Director

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BUSINESS News:

SANTA FE — The Board of Directors of the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute (the Institute) is pleased to announce the appointment of Syri Mongiello as Executive Director, effective May 11, 2026.

Mongiello will oversee all aspects of the Institute’s fundraising, programming, and operations, building on more than a decade of service as its Operations Director. Her strong financial management expertise, combined with a deep understanding of the Institute’s goals and strategies, positions her well for success in this new role. She will lead the continued growth and impact Read More

Art In Public Places Board Invites Residents And Visitors To Help Assemble Justice Center Wall Mosaic

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Los Alamos County’s Art in Public Places Board invites residents and visitors to take part in a free, hands‑on community art experience June 5-7 at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County’s Art in Public Places Board (APPB) invites residents and visitors to take part in a free, hands‑on community art experience June 5-7 at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos, where participants will help assemble the new Justice Center wall mosaic.

The large-scale glass-tile mosaic will be installed on the south-facing exterior wall of the Los Alamos Justice Center. The finished artwork Read More

Enforcement Watch Alert: 146 Enforcement Actions Initiated; 115 Resolved In April 2026

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department is highlighting the ongoing success of its Enforcement Watch initiative, a transparency-focused program that provides the public with consistent and timely information about the Department’s enforcement actions across environmental protection, public health, and worker safety programs.  

By making enforcement data accessible, Enforcement Watch reinforces NMED’s commitment to New Mexico residents for accountability and regulatory compliance statewide. 

Launched in May 2023, Enforcement Watch shares monthly updates Read More

New Mexico State Fair Surprise ‘Flash Sale’ 12–5 p.m. Today

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STATE FAIR News:

The New Mexico State Fair is kicking off Cinco de Mayo in style: with a five-hour flash sale for families to buy discounted fair admission tickets for $5.

The tickets will be on sale from 12–5 p.m. on Cinco de Mayo. The sale will be announced on the New Mexico State Fair social media channels. The sale will end at 5 p.m. Tickets are limited to 10 per email address. Tickets can be purchased here.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the fair at discounted rates,” said Dan Mourning, General Manager of the New Mexico State Fair. “Since our state fair is all about having fun, we couldn’t Read More

Española Humane & The Horse Shelter Partner To Bring Free Drive-Through Vaccines For Horses 10 AM To 2 PM May 9

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COMMUNITY News: 

Española Humane is expanding access to lifesaving care in a new way—by going big. In a new partnership with The Horse Shelter, Española Humane will offer free drive-through vaccines for horses from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at its new Animal Clinic, at 2126 El Llano Road, just north of Española High School and across from the Ohkay Owingeh airport.

The event marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to serve animals across Northern New Mexico—both large and small—by removing barriers to care and reaching more families where they are.

“This partnership allows us Read More