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Higher Education Secretary Rodriguez Applauds Decision To Keep Tuition Steady At Four-Year Universities

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NMHED News:

SANTA FE — Higher Education Secretary Stephanie M. Rodriguez issued the following statement regarding tuition and fees at four-year universities in New Mexico:

“New Mexico’s university regents from four-year universities are correct to not raise tuition. I applaud them for holding the line. Given that the State of New Mexico under Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham leadership made a historic investment into our statewide higher education system this past legislative session, with record funding dedicated to support college access and affordability, it is all the more important Read More

Native Plant Adaptations: Helping Them Thrive In Los Alamos With Marisa Thompson May 11

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Photo by Marisa Thompson

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to a free hybrid presentation, “Native Plant Adaptations: Helping Them Thrive in Los Alamos,” from 6 to 7 p.m., MT Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium. Attendees may join in person or virtually.

New Mexico’s hot, dry, and unpredictable climate challenges plants to survive in remarkable ways. To help them thrive in our landscapes, Marisa Thompson will explore how New Mexico’s native plants adapt through structural, physiological, and seasonal changes. Read More

County: Stay Ahead Of The Cone Zone

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COUNTY News:

With an increase in construction projects and community events, Los Alamos County reminds residents and commuters to use the County’s online “Cone Zone” resource to stay informed of road construction, projects, and special events that may impact daily travel. Check out the Cone Zone at www.lacnm.com/conezone.

Year-round, construction is weather-permitting, and schedules may change without notice. The Cone Zone page is updated on an as-needed basis to reflect current conditions and changes for active projects. Not all construction or special events are County-managed, Read More

Shlok Is Top Predictor In Weekly Pace Race

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Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

ACRR News:

Paul Shlok was the best predictor in the weekly pace race held on the Canada del Buey Trail in White Rock. He was 1 second off his predicted time. Other accurate predictors were: Kathy Daly with a 9 second difference as well as the first finisher in the 2 mile distance with a time of 36:26; Kevin Holsapple recorded 18 seconds off his predicted and was the best male in the 2 mile race at 40:12; Lance Michel was 35 seconds off his predicted time; and Valerio Pinchetti had a 37 second difference.

In the 1 mile race 11 year old Levi Gartz was the top finisher recording a Read More

Rep. Vasquez Pushes Back On Proposed Changes At HUD That Would Worsen New Mexico Homelessness Crisis

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez

U.S. HOUSE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner demanding the agency reverse proposed changes to its longstanding Continuum of Care program, one of one of the largest federal grants that helps people experiencing homelessness find permanent housing and stay off the streets. The Congressman warned that the Administration’s “proposed changes risk pushing nearly 200,000 Americans into homelessness.”

The Administration’s proposed changes shift funding from permanent Read More

Topper Baseball Beats Taos Tigers 11-1 In Home Game

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Omar Bojorquez, number 10, celebrates his home run with his teammates. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ben Dattlebaum connects for a home run in the 2nd inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos Toppers hosted the Taos Tigers Monday afternoon in a game played on Bomber Field on North Nesa. The Toppers were in charge of the game and won 11-1 in 5 innings. The Toppers are one win away from winning the district title which will be played Friday in Moriarty.

Boaz Martinez goes beep in center field to make this catch for the 3rd out in the 2nd inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Pew: How New Mexico Is Funding No-Cost Childcare

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FINANCE News:

In a new analysis, state budget experts from The Pew Charitable Trusts examine how New Mexico managed to become the first state to provide no-cost childcare for all families.

Find the analysis here: https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2026/04/28/are-state-trust-funds-an-answer-to-rising-child-care-costs

Instead of raising new revenue for this new program, New Mexico channels oil and gas windfalls into its Early Childhood Education and Care Fund (ECECF), created in 2020 by lawmakers. That has helped to build a dedicated funding stream that Read More

Council Approves $350.2 Million Budget For Fiscal Year 2027

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From left, Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent presents to council Tuesday the long range financial plan for FY 2027 while Chief Financial Officer Melissa Dadzie and Administrative Services Director Helen Perraglio listen. Council approved 6-1 with Councilor David Reagor opposed the $350,220,288 budget for FY 2027. Reagor explained he opposed the Department of Public Utilities’ budget and felt the capital improvement projects budgeted in FY 2027 warranted more discussion. Regarding the items that were placed in the ‘parking lot’ to be reviewed further, council Read More