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State Police Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols Across State

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NMSP News:

State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during June 2026.

We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising. 

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision Read More

Robinson: Data Centers Can Work For Local Communities

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By Sherry Robinson
All She Wrote
© 2026 New Mexico News Services

Can we have a rational discussion of data centers?

I was hoping this could happen in Socorro, where New Mexico Tech has agreed to consider participating in Green Data Center. Who better to look at the proposal than a place full of scientists and engineers?

What we’ve heard instead is so much hysteria that Congressman Gabe Vasquez urged Socorro County officials to approve a one-year moratorium on the project.

Data centers have become flashpoints all over the country. Nobody wants one because of their potential impacts, and yet they Read More

Pets Of The week: Ashley Ann And Brinda

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Ashley Ann treats every day like it already has plans for the two of you. This 8-year-old, 70-pound glamour girl is a live action hair product commercial, and she doesn’t just go on walks—she headlines them. She is a slow-motion shampoo ad wind-in-the-mane moment. Nose to the breeze, tail in constant approval, always checking in to make sure you’re coming too, because you are, without question, her favorite part of any outing. Ashley Ann has a gift for making life feel a little more alive. She’s currently heartworm positive, but that doesn’t define her story or slow her down from finding her person. Read More

Honor The Enduring Strength Of The Diné At Treaty Of 1868 Commemoration At Bosque Redondo Memorial

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NMHS News:

FORT SUMNER, NM — The public is invited to commemorate the Treaty of 1868 between the US Government and the sovereign Navajo Nation from 1 – 4 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site.

The event includes cultural presentations by Shawn Price (Diné) and the Dineh Tah’ Dancers, who will perform traditional dances in recognition of the resilience of the Diné. Throughout their performances, Price will share stories and the historical significance of the treaty and the influential role of General William T. Sherman and Colonel Samuel Read More

Library Announces 2026 Summer Reading Program: ‘Plant A Seed, Read!’

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Public Library invites readers of all ages to participate in the annual Summer Reading Program, which launches Monday, June 1, and runs through July 26. The free, incentive-based program offers flexible participation options for all reading levels, interests and schedules. Participants can track reading and activities through Beanstack, an online platform that helps readers stay motivated. This year, adult readers can also record progress in a paper log.

Participants may register in one of four age categories: adults, teens (7th to 12th grades) or youth (early Read More

Luján, Padilla, Cantwell Lead Senate Colleagues In Urging Secretary Lutnick To Halt Elimination Of Vote-By-Mail

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U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, led 13 Senate Democrats in demanding Department of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick opposing the Department’s involvement in President Trump’s illegal Executive Order (EO) attacking vote-by-mail and interfering with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).

They also demanded that the Commerce Department halt implementing Read More

Chappel: Taking A Moment To Thank Community

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By JASON CHAPPEL
Candidate
Los Alamos County Council

As we head into tomorrow’s primary election, I want to take a moment to thank the people of Los Alamos and White Rock.

Over the last several months, I’ve had the opportunity to attend events, answer questions, and have conversations with residents from across our communities. Whether you support me, support another candidate, or are still deciding, I am grateful to everyone who has taken the time to engage in the process.

When I decided to run for County Council, I did so because I believe local government works best when it stays focused on the Read More

‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Opens Friday At Elks Lodge

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                                                                                                                                                                   Los Alamos Elks Lodge News:

As anyone who’s ever gone to a live shadow-cast performance of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” can attest, it’s much more than entertainment. It’s way beyond a night at the movies.

Whether considering going for the first time or a long-time fan with props and costume, here’s a chance to “don’t dream it — be it.”

Director Alexandra DiBranco will present “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays June 5, 6, 19, and 20 at the Los Alamos Elks Lodge, 1601 Trinity Drive.

Doors will open at 8 p.m., with the movie starting at 8:55 p.m. The show Read More

LAHS Class Of ’81 Seeks Classmate Info For 45th Reunion

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 COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Class of 1981 reunion committee is seeking contact information for individuals who identify as members of the Class of 81.

This contact information will be used for the 45th reunion this year and the 50th reunion in 2031.

The Class of ‘81 45th reunion will be Sept. 17-20 in Los Alamos, and the reunion committee would like to get registration information into the hands of its missing classmates.

Classmates can update their contact information on the class reunion google doc:

  • lahs2001reunioncontactinfo.xlsx, which they can access through the
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