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Letter To The Editor: Response To James Rickman’s Op-Ed

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By MATTHEW JEREMY
Formerly of Los Alamos

There was a lot of uninformed statements in James Rickman’s Op-Ed (link) but I will address maybe one or two.

James states and I quote: “Have the police discovered some new threat in Los Alamos that necessitates tap dancing on the Fourth Amendment and the fundamental presumption of innocence?”

Let’s take a look at said Amendment. As it reads verbatim:

“The right of people to be secure in their person’s, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported Read More

Scenes Of Los Alamos Community Foundation Legacy Event

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During a legacy event held Tuesday at the home of Los Alamos Community Foundation Board of Directors member Vivien Chen, the Community Foundation said goodbye to former Executive Director Elizabeth Martineau, left, and welcomed new Executive Director Alison Watkins. Regarding her tenure Martineau said, ‘This community is full of wonderful, giving people and it has been an honor to serve as executive director for the Community Foundation.’ Watkins said, ‘I’m excited to start this new role but Liz will be a hard act to follow. I’m grateful to the board for giving me this opportunity to lead this Read More

Mesa Library Parking Lot To Open For Tonight’s Concert

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COUNTY News:

To provide additional parking for tonight’s Summer Concert Series, the main vehicle access route and parking lot will reopen at 4 p.m. today at Mesa Public Library.

The road and parking lot will close again on Monday morning, June 15, as construction activities resume.

For questions or further information about this project, visit the project page on the County website, contact Public Works at 505.662.8150, or email lacpw@losalamosnm.gov, or contact Los Alamos County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule at angelica.gurule@losalamosnm.gov. Read More

Sidewalk Work To Begin On Trinity & Oppenheimer Monday

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Map depicting location where crews will begin mobilizing equipment to remove the sidewalk at the northwest intersection of Trinity Drive and Oppenheimer Drive on Monday, June 15. Courtesy/LAC 

COUNTY News:

Crews will begin mobilizing equipment to remove the sidewalk at the northwest intersection of Trinity Drive and Oppenheimer Drive on Monday, June 15, in preparation for the installation of electric conduit later in June.

The Department of Public Utilities awarded the Trinity Primary Electric Replacement Project contract to Dub-L-EE.

Pedestrians and drivers are asked to use caution Read More

Taste Native Southwest Food Traditions At Indigenous Foodway Festival At MIAC June 20

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NMDCA News:

The Indigenous Foodways Festival celebrates and honors the vibrant, living culinary traditions and ancestral knowledge of Indigenous peoples across the Southwest. Through storytelling, cooking demonstrations, hands-on classes, art, and shared food experiences, the festival uplifts Indigenous voices while fostering connection, understanding, and community.  

Running from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday, June 20, at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, the Indigenous Foodways Festival highlights how Indigenous foodways sustain culture, identity, land stewardship, Read More

Tree Deaths Tripled Across New Mexico In 2025 Amid Drought, Heat

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Aerial view of the extent of beetle kill, as seen in red, in untreated piñon-juniper woodland (above) versus a landscape that has been thinned (below). Photos by Victor Lucero

NMFD News:

SANTA FE — Tree deaths tripled in New Mexico during the second warmest year on record, according to a new report that shows a mixed portrait of resilience and vulnerability across New Mexico’s forested landscapes.

Each year, the New Mexico Forestry Division and U.S. Forest Service conduct aerial surveys to map insect and disease activity across 14 million acres of state, private, Tribal, and federal forests Read More

June 15 Marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

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NMRLD News:

SANTA FE — Financial exploitation remains a growing threat to older New Mexicans, and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is a great reminder to revisit what you know about financial exploitation and take steps to prevent it from happening to you or someone you know.

In the last year, the New Mexico Securities Division has received hundreds of reports of suspected financial exploitation of vulnerable adults, including older New Mexicans. The FBI reported nearly $56 million in losses from elder fraud complaints for New Mexico in 2025.

Securities regulators across North America handled Read More

Los Alamos County Government Offices To Close June 19 In Observance Of Juneteenth

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COUNTY News:

In observance of Juneteenth, Los Alamos County government offices will join other federal, state, and local governments and close on Friday, June 19.

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Recognizing and observing this holiday provides an important opportunity for all to reflect on and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans throughout history.

While the County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division Read More

Apply For Backyard Pollinator Garden Kits By June 12

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) with its partner Bee City Los Alamos is offering the Backyard Pollinator Garden Program.

Registration closes today, June 12. Sign up free at peecnature.org or through the google doc. 40 “kits” of native plants, grown without pesticides or fertilizers, that are carefully chosen for their hardiness in our Jemez Mountain environment and for their benefit to native pollinators are available. Selected applicants will be notified June 30th.

The Backyard Pollinator Garden Project is funded by a generous grant from the Carroll Petrie Read More

Wanted By The FBI: Raymond Lawrence Gonzales

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FBI News:

The FBI Albuquerque Office is seeking information from the public. 

Raymond Lawrence Gonzales is wanted for his alleged involvement in drug-related crimes in New Mexico. On April 17, 2024, local law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a car driven by Gonzales. The vehicle had traveled from Arizona to Albuquerque, New Mexico, and contained approximately 72 kilograms of fentanyl pills. On June 25, 2024, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Gonzales in the United States District Court, District of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, after he was charged with Possession with Read More