Senators Tobiassen, Brantley Demand Transparency On CYFD Spending—Warn Silence Undermines Public Trust
NMSR News:
SANTA FE — Sens. Nicole Tobiassen (R–Albuquerque) and Crystal Brantley (R–Elephant Butte) are calling for immediate transparency and accountability following troubling findings regarding the use of legislative appropriations within the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD).
Last week, the Senators formally requested that the Office of the State Auditor and the Office of the Child Advocate provide lawmakers with the complete audit materials and deliver a joint briefing to an appropriate legislative interim committee. The request follows findings Read More
Pets Of The Week: Saturn And Shiloh
Saturn is a magical stardusted snuggle-loving 2.5-year-old gal who’s been through more twists and turns than the rings of her namesake planet. When she first arrived, she was badly injured and battling heartworm. Our miracle-working vet team tackled her injury first with a femoral head ostectomy (FHO)—basically removing the damaged ball of her hip joint so she could strut pain-free again. And then thanks to her incredible medical foster family, Saturn recovered like the true space queen she is! Now, she’s nearly finished with her heartworm treatment and is ready to launch into a forever home Read More
2026 Athletic Hall Of Fame Class To Be Honored April 11
LAPS News:
The 2026 Los Alamos High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a brunch banquet on Saturday, April 11 at Fuller Lodge starting at 11 am.
Tickets are on sale for $35 per person and may be purchased at 2026 LAHS Athletics Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony Tickets. Seating is limited so purchase tickets soon to guarantee your seat. This event is open to the public.
Members of the 9th Hall of Fame class include:
- Paul Anderson
- Kathy Hipwood
- Rob Hipwood
- Carmen Nogar
- Josh Nogar
- Gretchen Torres
Heinrich And Whitehouse Host Roundtable On Skyrocketing Energy Costs
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, host roundtable on skyrocketing energy costs, March 17, 2026. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, hosted a Read More
Supreme Court Affirms Murder Conviction Of Albuquerque Man For Causing Death Of A Church Security Guard
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — The state Supreme Court Monday upheld an Albuquerque man’s first-degree murder conviction for the death of a church security guard who he hit with a pickup truck in the church’s parking lot.
In a unanimous opinion written by Justice C. Shannon Bacon, the Court rejected arguments by Marc Ward that there was not enough evidence to support his conviction and that the trial court wrongly denied a request to instruct the jury on the crime of involuntary manslaughter.
The justices also concluded there was no harm by the trial court’s decision to admit certain evidence by prosecutors Read More
County Offers Online Sustainable Landscape Design Class Starting Friday
COUNTY News:
A free, online class focusing on all the steps needed to develop a sustainable landscape will be starting on the first day of spring, this Friday, March 20. The class is designed to be a go-at-your-own-pace learning environment with the opportunity to have your questions answered by a community of local experts.
Every Friday morning, a new video and discussion board will open to participants. You can have the garden and outdoor lifestyle you want while being conscious of water conservation, fire preparedness, and ecosystem support, and this is the series to help you get started. Read More
New Mexico Angels Launches 2026 Cohort Of Angel Investing Education Program
NMA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Angels is excited to announce the 2026 Cohort of the New Angel Club, an interactive program designed to educate and engage new and seasoned investors in the world of Angel Investing. Now in its fifth year, this hands-on series will take place at 4 p.m. every Wednesday from April 8 through May 13, offering both virtual and in-person sessions in Albuquerque. In New Mexico, Angel investors help transform companies from proof of concept to commercialization, enabling them to secure additional funding and scale their businesses.
The New Angel Club welcomes private Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Researchers Explore Using Fiber-Optic Cables To Detect Moonquakes
Fiber-optic cables lie on the surface and beneath crushed basalt in an indoor lab at Los Alamos National Laboratory to determine whether they could be used on the surface of the moon to detect moonquakes. The crushed basalt simulates the lunar surface. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Two recent studies suggest that fiber-optic cables laid directly on the moon’s surface could potentially detect moonquakes, offering a simpler way to gather seismic data to support future human and robotic exploration.
“The moon has a lot of seismic activity, but deploying traditional seismic sensors like seismometers Read More
Catch Of The Week: Tax Season Is Also Scam Season
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
It is that magical time of year when Americans gather their receipts, promise themselves they will be more organized next year, and log into tax software with mild dread. Unfortunately, it is also the time of year when scammers come out of hibernation.
Tax season is the prime hunting ground for cyber criminals. People are expecting messages from accountants, banks, and the IRS. That makes it easier for scammers to slip fake messages into the mix and hope someone clicks before thinking twice.
Every year the same tricks come back with a few updates. Read More
A Taste Of Grassfed Smackdown 2026 Returns To Santa Fe Brewing Co. March 22
BUSINESS News:
SANTA FE — Edible New Mexico and the Southwest Grassfed Livestock Alliance invite the public to A Taste of Grassfed Smackdown on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing Co. The lively tasting event celebrates the region’s grassfed ranchers while pairing them with local chefs for an afternoon of inspired dishes, community connection, and friendly culinary competition.
At the heart of the event, seven chefs are paired with seven regional ranchers, each creating an original bite featuring grassfed and grass-finished meat. Guests will sample the dishes, meet Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: March 20-26, 2026
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for March 20-26, 2026:
March 20, 2026
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Progra.m.
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 3-03-26
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce “Los Alamos County Manager Update”
- 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
- 8 p.m.
Daily Postcard: Beautiful And Peaceful Sunrise Across Sky
Daily Postcard: A beautiful and peaceful sunrise viewed on Tuesday from Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Community Invited To Honor Los Alamos High School Teacher Brian Easton At 9 p.m. Today At UNM Hospital
LAHS Teacher Brian Easton
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos High School teacher Dr. Brian Easton, who taught for more than 25 years, died from injuries he sustained in a pedestrian/vehicle accident Sunday.
Easton is an organ donor and in recognition of this incredible human being and the gift of life he will provide for others, there will be an honor walk at 9 p.m. today at the UNM Hospital’s Critical Care Tower 5 South. Anyone wishing to participate is invited to meet at 8:30 p.m. in the lobby on the fifth floor.
An honor walk is a quiet moment led by an organ donation team where a person is honored by Read More
Obituary: Gary Steven Martinez July 13, 1967-March 8, 2026
Gary Steven Martinez July 13, 1967-March 8, 2026
Gary Steven Martinez, born on July 13, 1967, in Espanola, New Mexico, left this world peacefully on March 8, 2026, in Chimayo, New Mexico. He was a beloved figure in both his professional and personal life, remembered for his unwavering dedication to family, his skill as a Journeyman Electrician, and his warm sense of humor.
Gary was one of the main Journeyman Electricians at Los Alamos National Labs, where he was often the first individual called upon for new projects and learning opportunities. Throughout his career, he diligently pursued various
LALO: ‘Sister Act’ Opens Friday At Duane Smith Auditorium
Deloris Van Cartier, played by Donavan Price, second from right, sings with her sisters in LALO’s Sister Act, opening this weekend at Duane Smith Auditorium. Photo by Thomas Grave
By KELLY DOLEJSI
LALO’s Sister Act
“Outside, life’s a mess … here within these walls, life is sweet and good.”
So sings Mother Superior in the Los Alamos Light Opera’s (LALO) Sister Act, opening this weekend — and as usual, mother knows best. If life seems chaotic or difficult right now, this
Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office Announces Candidates Qualified For June 2, 2026 Primary Election
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office has completed the candidate qualification process for the upcoming primary election to be held on Tuesday, June 2.
Candidates seeking placement on the primary election ballot were required to file the appropriate paperwork and meet all statutory requirements established by the State of New Mexico on March 10.
Following review and certification, the following candidates have qualified to appear on the ballot for Los Alamos County voters:
State Representative, District 43
- Christine Chandler, Democrat
Magistrate Judge
- Catherine E Taylor,
National Sunshine Week Runs March 15-21, 2026
The Document Divide: Why public record laws are failing average Americans, and what to do about it
By DAVID CUILLIER
Brechner Freedom of Information Project
Feb. 9, 2026
Freedom of information should be freedom of information for all.
It is not.
As we approach the 60th anniversary of the U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and celebrate national Sunshine Week March 15-21, we look back at the signing of the law by Lyndon B. Johnson on July 4, 1966: “I signed this measure with a deep sense of pride that the United States is an open society in which the people’s right to know is cherished and guarded.” Read More
Pluma Construction, ForeFront Power And Standard Solar Bring 48.4 MW Community Solar Portfolio To New Mexico
STATE News:
SANTA FE — NM-based Pluma Construction, ForeFront Power and Standard Solar, today announced an eight-project, 48.4 megawatt (MW) community solar portfolio across New Mexico that is expanding access to subscriber-based solar statewide. New Mexico’s Pluma Construction developed the projects with support from ForeFront Power. Standard Solar acquired the projects and will be the long-term owner and operator of the portfolio. Solstice is leading subscriptions and customer acquisition.
These projects are among the first community solar facilities to be delivered through Read More
Openings Available For Pac8 Spring Break Media Classes
Courtesy photo
PAC8 News:
PAC 8 still has openings in their Spring Break Media Classes!
Session 2: 9 a.m.–12 p.m., March 30 – April 2
Stop motion animation for 3rd – 8th graders. Students learn the basics of 2-D and 3-D stop motion animation.
Session 3: 1–4 p.m., March 30 – April 2
Music video production for 4th – 8th graders. Students learn special effects and lighting and write, shoot and edit a music video. Editing with Adobe Premiere.
https://pac8cmc.com/classes.html
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Bregman: Use Oil & Gas Windfall From Trump’s Illegal War To Send Up To $500 To Every New Mexican
Sam Bregman
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman said today that the surge in oil and gas prices and the revenue generated to New Mexico’s state government coffers due to the ongoing Iran conflict presents a rare opportunity to directly help New Mexico families. He is proposing a plan to send reimbursements of up to $500 per family member to New Mexico families earning less than $200,000 per year, using the unexpected revenue windfall.
Global oil prices have surged since the outbreak of Donald Trump’s war in Iran, benefiting major energy-producing states Read More
