More Scenes This Morning Of Snow-Capped Truchas Peak
Another scene of snow-capped Truchas Peak was viewed this morning from a small farm in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Here is another scene of snow-capped Truchas Peak was viewed this morning from a small farm in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez
One last scene of snow-capped Truchas Peak was viewed this morning from a small farm in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
Governor Announces Pacific Fusion Selects New Mexico As Site For $1 Billion Research And Manufacturing Campus
Keith LeChien
Co-founder/CTO
Pacific Fusion
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ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced that Pacific Fusion, a commercial fusion energy company, has selected New Mexico as the site for its first Research and Manufacturing Campus.
The $1 billion facility at Mesa del Sol positions New Mexico at the forefront of the emerging fusion energy industry and cements its role as a national leader in advanced energy innovation.
Fusion, the same process that powers the sun and stars, has long Read More
Yikes! Morning View Of Truchas Peaks!
Viewed from Eastern Area this morning in Los Alamos, snow is spotted on Truchas Peak, even though the first day of fall was marked just six days ago. Truchas Peak is the second highest peak in New Mexico, behind Wheeler Peak. It is in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and 26 miles northeast of Santa Fe. It lies within the Pecos Wilderness, part of the Santa Fe National Forest. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
Coral And Cobalt Clouds Blanket Sky Over Los Alamos
Coral and cobalt clouds blanket the sky Monday morning over Los Alamos. Photo by Jim Gourdoux
Sunrise colors soften to autumnal gold and purple on Monday over Los Alamos. Photo by Jim Gourdoux Read More
Ranking Member Heinrich Celebrates National Public Lands Day With Advocates & U.S. House Natural Resources Committee
Sen. Martin Heinrich, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, Tracy Stone-Manning, President of The Wilderness Society, Janessa Goldbeck, CEO of Vet Voice Foundation, and Ryan ‘Cal’ Callaghan, Board Chair of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers celebrate National Public Lands Day Sept. 24. Courtesy photo
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
ALBUQUERQUE — Ahead of National Public Lands Day, Sept. 27, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Read More
LAHS & LAMS Riders Build Course They’ll Race On Oct. 4-5
Phoebe Reid, Hans Gardner and Zachary Bolin-Ryan working on the lower single-track section of the racecourse. Courtesy photo
Cullen McLean rake in hand and Adis Bock clearing the road section of the course. Courtesy photo
By PAULA KNEPPER
LAHS & LAMS Mountain Bike Team
While most classmates caught a few extra hours of sleep, Los Alamos High School (LAHS) and Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) mountain bike team athletes were on the mountain at first light Saturday, tools in hand.
The team spent the morning at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area carving in the racecourse for the Oct. 4-5 New Mexico Interscholastic Read More
Daily Postcard: Fall Colors Emerge Around Local Area
Daily Postcard: Fall colors are emerging in the hills surrounding the local area, including those seen coloring the landscape on Saturday above Santa Fe. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 29, 2025
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained for each project detailed below.
Residents and businesses will often experience large equipment and construction noise. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to always use caution and slow down around construction activities and avoid entering work zones outside of designated detour paths.
Road and Utility Work:
North Mesa & North Community Pavement Preservation Project
- Location: 39th, 37th, 36th, North Mesa Road, San Ildefonso Road, Stoneview
New Mexico Environment Department Warns Public Of Concerning Algae Bloom In Santa Cruz Lake
Harmful algae blooms spotted Sept. 22 in the water and on the shoreline of Santa Cruz Lake. Courtesy/NMED
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is advising visitors to Santa Cruz Lake near Española to exercise caution due to the presence of a potentially harmful algae bloom.
Recent samples collected from the lake indicate that harmful algae are present.
NMED is recommending that visitors follow specific safety precautions while at the lake:
- Do not drink untreated surface water;
- Avoid swimming in areas with algae blooms and keep pets out of the water;
- Stay clear of
Daily Postcard: Jays Enjoy Snack Plate On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: A handsome Stellar Jay nibbles seeds from a snack plate in a garden recently on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
Daily Postcard: A Woodhouse Scrub Jay surveys a snack plate filled with tasty sunflower seeds in a garden recently on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More
More Scenes From Clean Up Los Alamos Day 2025
From left, Los County Airport Manager Gary Goddard, Los Alamos County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule, Senior Visual Information Specialist Rachel Freeman and Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann all pitch in to spruce up the land around the airport during Saturday’s Clean Up Los Alamos Day 2025. Photo by Jody Benson
Scene from Los Alamos Clean Up Day 2025 Saturday, shown here along the airport. Photo by Jody Benson Read More
LANL, NNSA Complete Tritium Waste Container Treatment
NMED News:
SANTA FE — Los Alamos National Laboratory and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) have informed the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) that they have completed treatment of four flanged tritium waste containers.
NNSA stated no significant emissions were released during the treatment process. NNSA monitored the total emissions to be around 0.005 millirems. For comparison, the exposure an individual receives during a round-trip cross-country flight is approximately 3.7 millirems.
NMED staff performed on-site air monitoring during all treatment Read More
Another View Of Beautiful Sunrise Over Golf Course
Another view of a beautiful sunrise creating a bright backdrop to Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Eddie Sanchez Read More
FBI: Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty To Leading Massive Illegal Marijuana Operation And Polluting San Juan River
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Dineh Benally of Shiprock has pleaded guilty in federal court to leading a vast illegal marijuana cultivation and distribution ring.
The ring spanned several years, exploited workers, and polluted the San Juan River on tribal lands.
According to court documents, from approximately January 2018 to November 2020, Benally, 48, and his co-conspirators established more than 30 farms, covering more than 400 acres, on land obtained from Navajo Nation members.
Benally pleaded guilty to 15 counts:
- Two drug trafficking conspiracy charges for orchestrating the illegal
Experience Celestial Photography At Planetarium Oct. 3
A spectacular view of the night sky. Courtesy/Kevin Sheridan
PEEC News:
Ever marveled at breathtaking photographs of the night sky and wondered how they were created? The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to find out at the opening of Imaging the Universe, a new exhibit by talented local astrophotographers.
This special event is 7-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in the planetarium at 2600 Canyon Road.
On this opening night, guests will enjoy an exclusive presentation as the photographers showcase their images on the planetarium’s full dome and share the stories Read More
Daily Postcard: Radiant Sunrise Fills Sky Over Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: A radiant sunrise covers the sky early Monday over Los Alamos. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
Lucky Ducky Day Saturday Sept. 27 At Ashley Pond
Santa Fe National Forest Seeks Input On Hermit’s Peak & Calf Canyon Fires Recovery Project
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will begin accepting comments on Sept. 18, for the Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon Fires Recovery Project, as part of the Environmental Assessment (EA) process.
This is an opportunity to share your concerns, ideas, and feedback on the EA prior to the final decision to help shape the future of post-fire recovery efforts.
The EA was developed in response to the 2022 Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon fires and is designed to facilitate restoration and recovery work within approximately 167,840 acres of National Forest System lands and adjacent Read More
Colorful Mums Bloom In White Rock Garden
Colorful Mums are blooming recently in a garden in White Rock. Photo by Annette Maes-Livermore Read More
NMDOH: Plague Case Reported In Bernalillo County
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports a case of plague in a 77-year-old man from Bernalillo County, the second case of the year.
The man was hospitalized and has since been discharged. There have been no deaths from plague in 2025.
Plague is a bacterial disease of rodents and is generally transmitted to humans through the bites of infected fleas, but can also be transmitted by direct contact with infected animals, including rodents, wildlife and pets.
“The bacterium that causes plague can be found in wild rodents and their fleas throughout New Mexico,” said Read More
