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FBI: Gallup Man Faces Federal Charges For Assault

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Gallup man is facing federal charges for an assault that allegedly occurred in 2024.

According to court documents, on Nov. 9, 2024, Russell Lee Saunders, Sr., 45, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, assaulted and seriously injured John Doe.

Saunders is charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury and will remain in third party custody pending trial which has not yet been scheduled. If convicted, Saunders faces up to 10 years in prison.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Read More

New Mexico Forestry Division Seedling Program To Focus On Fire-Damaged Areas

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Ponderosa pine seedlings grow at the John T. Harrington Forestry Research Center. Photo by George Ducker

NMFD News:

SANTA FE – To better meet New Mexico’s urgent reforestation needs, the New Mexico Forestry Division (NMFD) is re-energizing its popular Conservation Seedling Program to steer key species to targeted areas and provide technical support to improve tree survival rates, ultimately protecting our forests and reducing long-term damage from high-severity wildfires.

Beginning this fall, the new Seedlings for Reforestation program will guide high-demand seedling varieties Read More

Obituary: Christopher Earl Ross Dec. 8, 1970 – May 31, 2026

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CHRISTOPHER EARL ROSS Dec. 8, 1970 – May 31, 2026

Christopher Earl Ross, 55, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on May 31, 2026.

Chris was born on December 8, 1970, and raised in Los Alamos. He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1989 and dedicated more than 25 years of service to Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he was respected for his hard work, commitment, and professionalism.

Chris had a lifelong passion for sports. He was a devoted fan of the Seattle Seahawks, Philadelphia Flyers, and Chicago Cubs. Beyond being a fan, Chris excelled as an athlete, particularly in basketball and Read More

Melanee Hand Says Thank You Los Alamos!

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By MELANEE HAND 
Candidate for Re-election
Los Alamos County Council 

I’m deeply honored by the trust our community has placed in me as the votes were tallied from our primary election for four County Councilor seats. This victory belongs to everyone who believes in practical solutions, improved regional relations, and a strong future for Los Alamos County.

To my supporters, volunteers, friends, and family — thank you for your energy, your conversations, and your belief in this work. And to those who did not support me, I want you to know I am here to continue serving you as well.

I also want to thank Read More

Unofficial Local & State Results For 2026 Primary Election

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State results for Governor in 2026 Primary Election. Screenshot/Los Alamos Daily Post

 

How Los Alamos voted for Governor in 2026 Primary Election. Screenshot/Los Alamos Daily Post

 

State results for Lt. Governor in 2026 Primary Election. Screenshot/Los Alamos Daily Post

 

How Los Alamos voted for Lt. Governor in 2026 Primary Election. Screenshot/Los Alamos Daily Post

 

State results for Secretary of State in 2026 Primary Election. Screenshot/Los Alamos Daily Post

 

How Los Alamos voted for Secretary of State in 2026 Primary Election. Screenshot/Los Alamos Read More

Acosta Is Best Predictor In ACRR Pace Race

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ACRR News:

Eliverio Acosta was the top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly Pace Race held starting at the Pajarito Complex on Arizona Avenue. Acosta was 11 seconds off his predicted time.

Other accurate predictors were Felix Candia with a 18 second difference; Warren Scoggins recording 28 seconds off; a tie between Madeline Harms and Conor Gavin with a 33 second differential; and Zach Medin at 36 seconds off.

On the 1-mile course, Ivana Velechovsky, 8, was the best finisher at 10:22 and Ryder Hetrick, 5, was the first male with a time of 11:43.

Eric Anderson was the top finisher Read More

Transform Recycled Materials Into Beautiful Handmade Paper And Books At Workshop June 13

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NMDCA News:

Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) is hosting a hands-on workshop from 12–3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 13, with Chantel West of we.grow.eco at Los Luceros Historic Site.

In this hands-on workshop focused on creative reuse, participants will learn how discarded cotton fabric is broken down and transformed into handmade paper, then bound into a simple and beautiful buttonhole-style journal. During the workshop, participants will process cotton clothing waste into pulp, form their own sheets of paper using traditional papermaking techniques, and learn basic Read More