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Limited Private-Land Pronghorn Licenses Available For Northern NM

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NMDGF News: 

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Wildlife reminds hunters that private-land pronghorn licenses in northeastern New Mexico are available for the 2026-2027 license year.

Private-land pronghorn license sales are limited in Game Management Units (GMU) 41, 42, 47, 56, 57, 58 and 59. These licenses will be available beginning at 8 a.m. July 1 through the Department’s Online License System, license vendors or by phone at 888-248-6866. 

Hunters should purchase any required game hunting license and/or stamps before July 1. Limited licenses will be sold on a first-come, Read More

Scenes From Summer Concert Friday Night At Ashley Pond

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The crowd was small, but a few braved the light rain early that passed by and the crowd grew to enjoy the lively classic rock & roll band, Dirty Modine from Albuquerque Friday night at Ashley Pond Park.  Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com 

The headliner for Friday night’s concert at Ashley Pond Park, Dirty Modine, features Gary Pals on guitar, Gary Gabaldon on drums, Shawn Mills as lead singer, John Fernandez on base and Frana Gabaldon on keys. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Dirty Modine lead singer Shawn Mills and base player John Fernandez perform Friday night at Ashley Pond Park.  Read More

Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Responds To Federal Court Decisions Blocking Provisions Of Executive Orders On Elections 

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Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver

SOS News:

SANTA FE — Last week, two separate federal judges struck down key provisions of President Trump’s executive orders regarding elections after New Mexico and more than 20 other states challenged the administration’s legal authority to use the orders to make sweeping changes to the country’s democratic process. 

“These decisions affirm that states have the constitutional authority to administer elections in this country and that authority cannot be simply undone on a whim by any sitting president through an executive order,” said Secretary Read More

PEEC Hosts Nature At Night: Summer Series In July, Sponsored By Del Norte Credit Union

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is excited to continue the Nature at Night: Summer Series throughout July, generously sponsored by Del Norte Credit Union. July continues our summer of collaboration, bringing together organizations from across north-central New Mexico to offer hands-on, family-friendly nature experiences Join us on Wednesday evenings in July from 4 to 6 p.m., with featured presenters beginning at 5 p.m. Free and open to all ages, these events invite the community to explore nature, connect with local organizations, and discover something Read More

NCRTD Opens Upgraded Bus Stops In Velarde And Alcalde, Completes Accessibility Improvements In Santa Clara Pueblo

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NCRTD News:

RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, NM — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus will open four newly reconstructed bus stops in Velarde and Alcalde on Monday, June 29, following the completion of safety, comfort, and accessibility improvements designed to better serve riders throughout the region.

The upgraded stops, located along NM-68, were reconstructed to improve accessibility for riders of all abilities. Enhancements include bus pull offs, level boarding areas, bus shelters, seating, waste receptacles and lighting that provide a safer, more comfortable waiting Read More

Los Alamos County Seeks Community Input On Proposed Plastic Bag Ordinance Under Consideration By Environmental Sustainability Board

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is seeking community input on a proposed Single-Use Plastic Carryout Bag Ordinance currently under consideration by the Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB).

Community members can submit their input in person at the July 16 ESB meeting, or via email. The ordinance is intended to reduce litter, decrease waste sent for disposal, encourage reusable alternatives, and support broader sustainability efforts within the community.

On April 7, 2026, Los Alamos County Council directed the ESB to evaluate plastic bag regulations implemented in other communities Read More

4th Annual Santa Fe Striders Running Festival July 18

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SF Striders News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Striders are proud to announce the 4th Annual Running Festival offering 5K and 10K races as well as 5 free kids’ races on Saturday, July 18, 2026. This year’s event invites runners of all ages to enjoy scenic views of the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

The 5K and 10K races begin at 8 a.m. at the Municipal Recreation Sports Complex, located at 205 Caja Del Rio Road. Both courses utilize the dirt trails surrounding the complex.

The 5 free kids’ races will follow a rolling schedule with distances based on age groups:

  • Ages 3-4: 200 meters
  • Ages 5-6: 400 meters
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Brian Easton Memorial Scholarship Established To Honor Beloved Los Alamos Educator

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Los Alamos High School graduate Cecilia Pratt, center, poses with LAHS teacher Lynn Ovaska and community members Karyl Ann Armbruster and Ellen Mills after receiving the inaugural Brian Easton Memorial Scholarship during the 2026 Local Scholarship Award Ceremony. Courtesy photo

Ovaska, Armbruster, and Mills present Pratt with a pair of suspenders in tribute to the late Dr. Brian Easton. Courtesy photo

LAPSF News:

The Los Alamos community has come together to honor the life and legacy of longtime Los Alamos High School educator Dr. Brian Easton through the creation of the Brian Easton Memorial Read More

Robinson: Wind Turbines Will Power The Future

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

As rancher Jim Berlier told it, he was in the Roundhouse representing his soil and water conservation district when he met wind-farm developers who were seeking the state’s permission to build. Talk to ranchers, he told them: We always say yes, and we don’t have to be re-elected every two years.

Two years ago, I was part of a tour group on Berlier’s historic San Pablo Ranch in Torrance County, home to cattle, people and 53 wind turbines. A woman asked him how he slept with the constant whooshing sound outside.

“I sleep like a baby,” he said. Read More

ACT Providing Shuttle Service For 4th Of July Spectacular

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COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit will provide free shuttle service for the Los Alamos County 4th of July Spectacular event at Overlook Park in White Rock this coming Saturday starting at 3 p.m.

Continuous shuttle service will be provided to the event from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. from the Lemon Lot (Diamond Drive & Canyon Road in Los Alamos), the White Rock Visitor Center (115 NM-4), and Piñon Elementary parking lot (90 Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock). Service will pause from 9–9:30 p.m. and begin again at 9:35 p.m. following the drone show, with the last bus leaving Overlook Park at 10:30 p.m.

Paratransit Read More