Heinrich, Banks, Duckworth Introduce Legislation To Support Veterans’ Continued Education
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) introduced the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act, bipartisan legislation that will increase veterans’ yearly books and supply stipend to $1,500 to keep up with inflation. The bill also increases the supply stipend for veterans enrolled in apprenticeships and pursuing careers in the trades.
Veterans use the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)’s Post-9/11 GI Bill program to affordably access higher education after their service—including 1,834 Read More
Hilltopper Track & Field Teams Excel At Bernalillo And Chandler
Elisabeth McNiff and Emmeline Keller-Moore finished 1st and 3rd in the 800 m at Bernalillo. Elisabeth’s time of 2:27.18 qualified her for the state championship in this event. Photo by Blake Wood
Arianna Galvez vaulted 9’6″ at Bernalillo to qualify for the state championship. She finished 2nd in this event. Photo by Blake Wood
By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track and Field
The LAHS Track & Field Varsity teams traveled to Chandler, Ariz., to compete in the competitive Brooks Chandler Rotary Invitational on Friday and Saturday, March 20-21, and were not disappointed Read More
Kiwanis Hears From Margie Serrato On Mental Fitness
Dr. Margie Serrato presents at recent Kiwanis meeting. Courtesy photo
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
At their March 17 meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos heard a presentation from Dr. Margie Serrato, a personal and executive coach, on a program she has developed called Mental Fitness. Serrato holds a PhD in cultural anthropology and trained at the Co-Active Training Institute in San Rafael, California.
She defined Mental Fitness as “a person’s capacity to respond to life’s challenges with a positive rather than negative mindset”. This can impact a person’s overall wellness, Read More
PEEC Launches Monthly Bird Walk Series April–October At Los Luceros Historic Site
Courtesy photo
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is excited to offer a monthly Bird Walk at Los Luceros, held on the first Sunday of each month from April through October. These free outings invite birders of all experience levels to explore the rich riparian habitat of Los Luceros Historic Site alongside knowledgeable local guides.
Advanced registration is required at peecnature.org/events.
Led by Mary Parsaca and Mary Orr, each walk takes place during the site’s “Dawn ’til Dusk Day,” giving participants early-morning access to towering old-growth cottonwoods, Read More
New Documents Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room
LANL News:
The following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electronic Reading Room.
The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
- Technical Area 63 Transuranic Waste Facility Soil Vapor Monitoring System Report, Calendar Year 2026, Quarter 1
- Demolition Notification for Quarter Ending June 30, 2026, List of Buildings, and Attachment of Hazardous Materials Descriptions
You may view these documents and many others at LANL’s Electronic Public Reading Room. Read More
Travel: Easter Island Offers Visitors A Unique Blend Of Culture, Legend And Landscape
Ahu a Kivi. Photo by Debbie Stone
Rano Kao. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
As I gazed at the massive monolithic figures before me, I experienced a sense of awe and wonder, amid an aura of mystery. These enigmatic statues, called moai (meaning “to exist”), were carved by ancient civilizations centuries ago and they are found on Easter Island, also known as Rapa Nui.
This remote volcanic island is located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean and is part of Chile. It requires some effort and expense to reach this legendary destination, as you first need to get to Santiago, on mainland Chile, Read More
More Critters Out And About—Help Keep Them Safe
This nonvenomous gopher snake was found March 30 by a water spigot. It hatched out late last year and will be relocated to a safe backyard within the appropriate relocation range—1/8 to 1/4 of a mile. Too far a distance and not the same ecosystem or environment could mean death for the snake.
Not every snake needs to be relocated. However, if you have a rattlesnake or are uncomfortable with a non-venomous snake in your area, please call the police dispatcher 505.662.8222 and ask for someone on their list who relocates. Read More
Earth Day Event Celebrates Ancestral Roots At Jemez Historic Site April 18
NMDCA News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — A special Earth Day celebration will be held from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Jemez Historic Site in honor of Indigenous roots to the land. The celebration includes a hike, traditional children’s games, an “artifact” dig, pottery demonstrations, bread baking in the horno, or outdoor adobe oven, and Native arts and crafts vendors.
Each year the site hosts an Earth Day hike, and this year visitors can go on a longer excursion with site staff, who will lead a 3.2-mile hike to Oak Canyon (a.k.a. Church Canyon) from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Hikers will stop at different Read More
Natural Gas Rate Change Addresses Operational Costs
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is proposing changes to its natural gas rate intended to close the gap between budgeted operational costs and the revenues that cover those costs.
An introduction of the proposed rate ordinance will be presented at the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) work session at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building as well as online via Zoom. A public hearing is scheduled for the BPU work session Wednesday, May 6.
Because DPU is a community-owned utility, BPU meetings are open Read More
The Big Dig Paid Off: What’s Coming To Pajarito Ski Area For Winter 2026/27
Snowmaker at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy/Pajarito
PAJARITO News:
Every season has a story, and this one started with a dry winter and a whole lot of waiting. But while the snowpack didn’t always cooperate, something else was happening beneath the surface—literally.
The Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project, the ambitious pipeline infrastructure effort that our community has been following for years, has raced ahead of schedule. And now, Pajarito is ready to put that momentum to work.
This summer and fall, we’re getting to it. We’re talking about a multimillion-dollar, multi-year Read More
FBI: Border Patrol Agent Charged With Civil Rights Violation And Evidence Tampering Faces 20 Years In Prison
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A federal grand jury has indicted a U.S. Border Patrol agent for allegedly assaulting a handcuffed detainee and later concealing evidence to obstruct an investigation.
According to court records, May 22, 2023, Eduardo Prat, 40, allegedly strangled John Doe while performing his official duties as a Border Patrol agent in Doña Ana County, N.M. John Doe was handcuffed at the time of the alleged assault.
Subsequently, between May 22 and June 12, 2023, Prat allegedly concealed and covered up a body camera recording of the assault.
Prat is charged in federal court with deprivation Read More
Mobile Outreach Vehicle For Veterans In Los Alamos April 10
Catch Of The Week: Someone Left The Skeleton Key Under The Doormat
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
A powerful iPhone hacking toolkit just leaked onto the internet – and if your phone isn’t up to date, your data could be at risk. We’re talking messages, location history, browser data, even crypto. Yikes!
So what happened?
Security researchers have been tracking two sophisticated iPhone hacking toolkits – called Coruna and DarkSword; tools of unknown origin, being used by cybercriminals to break into iPhones and iPads. Think of them as master keys, capable of quietly unlocking your device just by having you visit the wrong Read More
Daily Postcard: Lizard Basks In Sunshine In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A lizard basks in warm sunshine on Friday in White Rock. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Obituary: Dr. Ron Jones May 13, 1937 – March 13, 2026
Dr. RON JONES May 13, 1937 – March 13, 2026
It is with great sorrow we mourn the passing of Dr. Ronald “Ron” Crater Jones, 88, following complications of a fall. He was surrounded by family in his final moments.
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1937 to Thomas and Maureen (née Crater), Jones was a 1955 graduate of Highland High School. It was there that he met his future wife, Mada Swayze, in orchestra class. They married in 1957.
Jones received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico two years later and went on to complete his Master’s degree in chemical engineering at the University Read More
Pets Of The Week: Meet Waffles And Maureen
Senior lovers! Maureen is 15, soft as a whisper, and somehow waiting … again. Life has moved her in Read More
Veteran Focused Hiring Events Across New Mexico In April
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) and the American Legion are partnering for the 11th consecutive year to host Heroes Hiring Heroes, a series of free hiring events connecting veterans, transitioning service members, military families, and the public with employers statewide.
“Veterans have the skill sets that businesses tell us are the most important, like leadership, adaptability, and strong work ethic. The Heroes Hiring Heroes events create a direct pathway to connect those strengths with employers who are ready to hire and invest in Read More
Chamber Business Breakfast To Feature 2026 Legislative Overview By Rep. Christine Chandler April 2
EEOC Sues St. Vincent Hospital For Disability Discrimination
EEOC News:
SANTA FE — St. Vincent Hospital, a medical facility operating Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center (CSV) in Santa Fe, violated federal law by failing to accommodate an employee with a disability and firing her because of her disability, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today.
According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, in or around 2021, a long-term employee of CSV fractured her foot and tore tendons in her ankle. After returning from medical leave and working light duty in a patient care position for months, the employee requested Read More
Los Alamos JJAB & Teen Center To Partner On Movie Night
