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New Mexico Dept. Of Wildlife To Celebrate Conservation, Hatchery Renovation Completion At 2026 GilaFest

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NMW News:

SANTA FE — There is going to be quite a party May 9 in Glenwood as the New Mexico Department of Wildlife (NMW) hosts GilaFest, with the opening of the new Glenwood-Allred Wildlife Management Area (WMA), the completion of renovation work at the Glenwood State Fish Hatchery and ongoing conservation work benefiting Gila trout serving as cause for celebration.

The Department welcomes the public to this free event. Attendees can take part in a birding hike at 8 a.m. on the Glenwood-Allred WMA, which comprises 107 acres of land near the hatchery and is home to bird species such as the southwestern Read More

This Week In Sports: April 27–May 2, 2026

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Sports News: 

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote, Nate Limback and Tomás Redondo.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

April 27 Monday

  • Softball vs Taos Home – 4 p.m.
  • Baseball vs Taos Home – 4 p.m.

April 29 Wednesday

  • Baseball vs Valley Away – 4 p.m.

April 30 Thursday

  • Girls/Boys Tennis Individual at Taos – TBA

May 1 Friday

  • Softball vs Moriarty Away – 3 p.m.
  • Softball vs Moriarty Away – 5 p.m.
  • Baseball vs Moriarty Away – 3 p.m.
  • Baseball vs Moriarty Away – 5 p.m.

May 2 Saturday

  • Girls/Boys Track and Field at Larry Baca Invite
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Daily Postcard: Chives Looking Especially Beautiful

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Daily Postcard: Chives looking especially beautiful on Thursday in a garden in Velarde. Chive flowers offer a delicate, onion-garlic flavor perfect for salads, butter, or as a garnish. They are highly attractive to pollinators, rich in fiber and sulfur compounds, and can be used to make infused vinegar. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More

Where Words Take Root—Inside UNM‑LA’s Writing Club

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By JEF BATEMAN, M.A., GCDF
Sr. Student Success Specialist
UNM-Los Alamos

Our little writing club meets at 2 p.m., every Thursday, in room B-20, which is downstairs from the library. We have a different writing challenge every week, but we also find time to share selections from the longer projects we are working on.

The club does not have a formal membership process, and writers of all abilities are welcome. These are the projects of some of the most consistent participants:

Jim O’Donnell: Jim is a literary stylist with an ear for dialogue. His current project is a short novel about Juan and his nephew Read More

Los Alamos NJROTC Holds Change Of Command Ceremony, Sweeps 2026 New Mexico JROTC 4A State Champions

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LAHS NJROTC 2026-27 Cadet Staff. Courtesy photo

Former NJROTC 2025-26 Cadre: C/CDRMaya Snowden, C/LCDR Matthew Haight, C/LT Noah Banks and C/MCPO Isabella Pearson holding mini lego versions of themselves gifted by Petty Officer Pratt as a farewell gift as they continue their journey out of NJROTC. Courtesy photo

By C/ENS ALICIA VALERIO
LAHS NJROTC
Public Affairs Officer

On April 10, Los Alamos High School’s NJROTC held its annual Change of Command ceremony at Duane Smith Auditorium, celebrating the achievements of the unit and the dedication of its cadets. This long-standing tradition Read More

New Mexico Treasurer Champions Financial Independence For Residents With Disabilities Through NM STABLE

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NMSTO News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office is recognizing #ABLEtoSave Month this April by promoting the state’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) program, the New Mexico State Treasurer’s Achieving a Better Life Experience (NM STABLE), and encouraging eligible New Mexicans with disabilities and their families to take advantage of its long-term financial benefits.

NM STABLE accounts allow individuals with qualifying disabilities to save and invest for disability-related expenses, including housing, education, transportation, and healthcare, without Read More

DEA Take Back Day Tomorrow—Find Nearest Location

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DEA News:

Unused medications left at home can increase the risk of accidental poisoning and substance misuse. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Take Back Day offers you a safe way to get rid of these dangers.

DEA Take Back Day takes place tomorrow, April 25, starting at 10 a.m. Drop-off locations nationwide are available for you to safely dispose of any expired, unused, or unwanted prescription medications.

You can use DEA’s collection site locator to find your nearest location. Help protect your family and community by spreading the word about safe, responsible disposal. Read More

Off-Highway Vehicle 2026-2027 Grant Applications Available

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NMDGF News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is now accepting applications for its 2026-2027 Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) grant program through May 8.

These grants support projects that promote safe and responsible OHV recreation across the state. Projects include trail building, clearing debris, providing safety gear for minors and public awareness campaigns, as well as dedicated law enforcement patrols to better enforce the state’s OHV act and keep paved roads safe.

Recently, grant money has been used for a signage project at Johnson’s (Gordy’s) Hill Read More

FBI-Albuquerque Is Partnering With FAA, Albuquerque Police Department, Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, And U.S. DOJ To Encourage Community To Learn More About Drone Safety

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FBI News:

Drone Safety Day is the FAA’s annual campaign dedicated to educating the drone community on the importance of safe and responsible drone operations. This nation-wide one-day event highlights how the FAA and the drone community work together to safely integrate drones into the National Airspace System, transforming the way we live and work.

The FAA launched the annual campaign in 2019 to bring attention to drone safety and best practices. Safety is a shared responsibility that requires the community and the FAA to work together. 

Every day more people are using drones, which means Read More

Los Alamos Medical Center Announces New Obstetrics Model In Partnership With CHRISTUS Health And Presbyterian Health

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LAMC News:

          • Regional partnership designed to maintain and strengthen critical services on the Hill

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) announced today a regional model for obstetric (OB) services with CHRISTUS St. Vincent in Santa Fe and Presbyterian Española Hospital. This collaboration, aimed at preserving access to safe, high-quality maternity care for patients in Los Alamos, enables the organizations to coordinate resources, strengthen cinical support, and ensure families receive the right level of care in the most appropriate setting.

As part of the new regional approach, LAMC will Read More