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State Lawmakers To Introduce Data Center Moratorium In Upcoming Legislative Session 

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NM HOUSE News:

LAS CRUCES — July 2, State Reps. Micaela Lara Cadena (D-Mesilla), Angelica Rubio (D-Las Cruces), Eleanor Chávez (D-Albuquerque) and Sen. Carrie Hamblen (D-Las Cruces) announced plans to introduce legislation establishing a statewide moratorium on large-scale data center development in New Mexico.

The proposed moratorium, to be introduced in the 2027 legislative session, would prohibit new large-scale data center projects in New Mexico, while the state develops a framework for evaluating water use, energy demand and emissions, ratepayer impact, and community benefits Read More

McCauley Springs Fire Update: July 3, 2026

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USFS News:

Acres: 712                                        

Containment: 63%                                     

Start Date: June 24, 2026

Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock                   

Cause: Undetermined

Fuels: Timber, grass & understory, hardwood litter                                           

Personnel: 328                                                                 

Highlights: Crews continued suppression repair work in areas near the Sierra de los Pinos community yesterday, making good progress rehabilitating roads and campgrounds impacted during firefighting activities. Read More

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration For Pueblo Of Acoma

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FEMA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. ­— FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Pueblo of Acoma to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from Sept. 28-29, 2026.

Public Assistance federal funding is available to the Tribal Nation on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in the Pueblo of Acoma.

José M. Gil Montañez has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations Read More

Paige Trujillo Earns Reserve World Champion Title At National Junior High Finals Rodeo

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Trujillo and her horse Boss entering the arena in Guthrie. Courtesy photo

RODEO News:

GUTHRIE, OK — After a standout season and an impressive showing on the national stage, Paige Trujillo returned home with one of the highest honors in junior high rodeo competition.

Trujillo, an eighth-grade student at Los Alamos Middle School, earned the title of Reserve World Champion in Junior High Girls Goat Tying, securing the No. 2 spot in the nation at the 21st Annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR), held June 21–27 in Guthrie, Oklahoma.

Trujillo delivered three consistent and determined performances Read More

Senator Tobiassen: Women’s Sports Are For Women

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State Senator Nicole Tobiassen

NMSR News:

ALBUQUERQUE, NM — State Senator Nicole Tobiassen (R-Albuquerque) today celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling upholding state laws that keep transgender athletes out of women’s and girls’ sports, calling the decision “a long overdue win for fairness and for every girl who just wants a fair shot.”

The Court ruled unanimously that state laws in Idaho and West Virginia protecting women’s sports do not violate federal civil rights law. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote that states may reserve women’s and girls’ sports for biological females. More Read More

Santa Fe National Forest Reminds Visitors To Recreate Responsibly This Fourth Of July

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Santa Fe National Forest encourages visitors to recreate responsibly, obey fire restrictions and closures, and do their part to prevent human-caused wildfires. 

As visitors celebrate the Fourth of July, remember that fireworks are prohibited year-round on all National Forest System lands. Fireworks, including sparklers, firecrackers, aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices, can easily ignite dry grass and forest fuels, causing fast-moving wildfires.  

Stage II Fire Restrictions remain in effect across Read More

2026 Primary Election Post-Election Audit Complete

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County (LAC) Clerk’s Office has completed the required accuracy check—known as the Post-Election Audit—of the tabulation systems used during the June 2, 2026 Primary Election. The audit was conducted June 24, 2026, at the County Clerk’s Warehouse in the Los Alamos Municipal Building.

County Clerk Michael Redondo appointed a bipartisan team of election workers to oversee the audit. As mandated by state law, Zlotnik & Sandoval, PC, an accounting firm, selected Precinct 3 for a voting system audit of the Secretary of State race. The audit, using statistical methods, Read More

Register Now For High Mountain Mudfest Mud Volleyball Tournament July 11 & 12

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COUNTY News:

Did you know that Los Alamos County hosts an annual mud volleyball tournament?

We invite you to register to have a mud-slinging good time at our round-robin High Mountain Mudfest, a volleyball tournament for adults and teens on co-ed competitive teams!

All adult teams must be co-ed teams and have at least 3 women & 3 men. All teen teams must be between the ages of 12 and 17, must be co-ed teams and have at least 3 girls & 3 boys. Additionally, teens can register as a team or as an individual to be placed on a team. We need a minimum of 4 teams to host this event. 

Registration details: Read More

Recent Kiwanis Meeting Featured Library Director Gwen Kalavasa: Books And Beyond

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Library Director Gwen Kalavasa

By BROOK DAVIS
Kiwanis Club

June 16, the Kiwanis Club was treated to a presentation about all the services our great county libraries offer over and above checking out books. Library Director Gwen Kalavasa outlined the services, programs and events offered to the community.

Summer is the busiest season for the libraries, with an influx of kids and tourists. The library system is focusing outward to partner with local organizations and county departments to expand their services and programs.

One example of this focus is the Seed Library. Working with PEEC and Read More

Friends Of History Announce New Historic Walking Tour In Santa Fe: Jewish Diasporas In The New World

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Scott Nadler, the walking tour docent who has developed our newest offering, with a group of tour participants. Courtesy photo

FOH News:

SANTA FE — Friends of History, in association with the New Mexico History Museum, has announced the launch of the Santa Fe’s Jewish Roots Walking Tour. The two-hour experience spans two Jewish Diasporas in the New World, highlights individuals and families who contributed to Santa Fe being a unique economic and cultural center, and features historic landmarks along the mostly outdoor route. 

Tour participants learn about the legendary First Lady of New Read More