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Semi-Open Primaries Debut This Election Year

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Los Alamos County Clerk Michael Redondo certifies voting machines Tuesday at the Municipal Building in preparation for the June 2 Primary Election. This year’s primary election will be different from previous ones because the state legislature passed a bill allowing unaffiliated voters to participate in the primary without changing their voter registration. A third party observed the certification process, Carmen Lopez from Observe New Mexico Elections. Lopez explained that observing the certification process is important because it helps people learn how elections work and helps Read More

McQuiston: Northern New Mexico 2026 Fire Season Outlook

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
If you’ve felt like winter never really showed up this year, you re not imagining it—and that’s exactly why fire officials are paying close attention right now.
A Season Starting Earlier Than Usual
In New Mexico, fire season typically runs from March through June, with the most dangerous window landing in April and May before the monsoon arrives. 
This year, though, conditions are lining up for a season that started early and could run hotter than normal.
Across the Four Corners region, fire danger is already showing up 
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Free Training Offered For Historical Society Volunteers

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LAHS News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society (LAHS) and its History Museum are seeking new volunteers for a variety of positions. A training will be held for new volunteers from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the Nambe Room on the second floor of Fuller Lodge. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required, and anyone high-school age and up is encouraged to attend. Please register by May 9 by emailing volunteer@losalamoshistory.org.

Training will involve a guided walking tour of the historic district, information from Archives and Collections, and specific training on visitor Read More

LAHS Varsity Boys Golf Battle 5A Schools 

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Lincoln Hoffer ready to tee off. Photo by Jason Romero

Mikey Velasquez-Saiz watching his putt. Photo by Jason Romero

By JASON ROMERO
Assistant Coach

The LAHS boys Varsity golf team traveled to Twin Warriors Golf Course on Tuesday, April 21, to compete at the Rio Rancho High School Invite. 

The toppers struggled on the front 9 and found themselves behind the pack on the turn. They found their groove on the back 9 with Lincoln Hoffer (So) holding it down at +1 and in the lead going to the final holes. The young Hoffer remained consistent securing a +3 (75) and tied for second place. 

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State Police Investigates OIS Involving U.S. Marshals Service

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NMSP News: 

DEMING – On April 23, 2026, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving the United States Marshals Service (USMS).

On Thursday, April 23, 2026, members of the United States Marshals Service (USMS) were involved in an officer involved shooting incident while attempting to apprehend fugitives who were wanted on various child sex crimes. The fugitives, identified as Joseph McDowell (44), and Cassondra Sauber (42) were wanted on nationwide extradition warrants.

McDowell was wanted on the following: Read More

DALA To Host Annual Spring Gala Event Ahead Of ‘Neverland’ Ballet Premier April 25

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Scene from dress rehearsal ahead of Saturday’s performance. Courtesy/DALA

Courtesy/DALA

DALA News:

Dance Arts Los Alamos presents Neverland, a new two-act ballet at 7 p.m., April 25, and 2 p.m., April 26, at Duane Smith Auditorium. This original full-length production re-imagines the beloved characters of Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy, Captain Hook, and many more in an all-new adventure story inspired by J.M. Barrie’s classic tales, promising a thrilling theatrical experience suitable for all ages.

The performance will feature the advanced levels of DALA’s ballet program, showcasing Read More

Alzheimer’s Association Offers Live Webinars At No Charge

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HEALTHCARE News:

For Alzheimer’s family caregivers, or those who have not yet experienced the disease in your family but want to learn more, the Alzheimer’s Association is offering an informative series of free, online webinars.

Seven upcoming webinars will cover a broad range of topics from healthy habits for preserving our brain health to managing finances to deal with this potentially costly disease.

The upcoming online webinars (all times listed are Mountain Time) are:

  • ALZ Talks: Scam-Safety for Those Living with Alzheimer’s—noon–1 p.m., Thursday, April 30
  • Managing
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Consumer Drones Are Keeping Firefighters Grounded

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While unauthorized drones in restricted airspace can halt firefighting air operations, the Forest Service is increasingly incorporating uncrewed aerial systems in wildfire operations. From 2019 to 2025 the Forest Service has increased drone flights by 2,483% on active incidents. Forest Service photo by Dirk Giles

USFS News:

Drones, also referred to as uncrewed aerial systems or UAS, have been increasingly complicating airspace around wildfires since the first consumer models came to market in 2013.

These mechanical critters of the sky are a nuisance to wildland firefighting when they Read More

Free Documentary Series Kicks Off With ‘First We Bombed New Mexico’ At NHCC May 3

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NMDCA News:

Head to the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) for a series of documentaries about environmental hardships across the Southwestern United States and Latin America, inspired by the NHCC Art Museum’s new exhibition Nuclear Past, Present, and Future: Art in Action. The series kicks off with a screening of First We Bombed New Mexico (2023) on Sunday, May 3.

The documentary First We Bombed New Mexico tells the story of Tina Cordova, who leads the fight for justice for majority Indigenous and Latino Nuevomexicano communities in New Mexico, which have suffered for decades from Read More