Documents Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify you that new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Submittal of the 2025 Annual Sampling Implementation Plan Draft as Required per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit
NMDOT Scam Alert: New Mexico Has No Toll Roads
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE —New Mexico has no toll roads, any message claiming you owe toll fees in our state is 100 percent fraudulent.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) officials emphasize that New Mexico does not operate any toll roads within state boundaries and will never request toll payments from residents or visitors.
Current scam details:
- Scammers are sending urgent messages claiming that “enforcement action” will begin after Feb. 4, 2026. These sophisticated scams attempt to steal personal and financial information by:
- Sending text messages or emails demanding
Fuselier: Loss And Grief For Seniors
By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos
We’ve all faced losses, whether the loss be a loved one, a career, a pet, a relationship, or way of life. As we age, we also face the loss of our health, abilities, and freedom to be independent. Eventually, we must all come to terms with the greatest loss we will ever face, our own death.
Unfortunately, we’re not always allowed to grieve our losses. The sense of separation, confusion, regret, guilt, constant sadness, and anger can be signs of ungrieved losses. We can’t avoid loss, but we can make sure we allow ourselves to go through the healing process of loss, what we know Read More
New Mexico Senior Olympics Winter Games Ice Hockey Returns With Expanded 2026 Roster
NMSO News:
SANTA FE — The 2026 New Mexico Senior Olympics (NMSO) Winter Games are set to bring high-energy action to the ice, with an expansion of the ice hockey tournament scheduled for Feb. 23 in Santa Fe.
Following last year’s successful exhibition game between No Regretskys and Rusty Blades, which featured two local Santa Fe teams, organizers are significantly expanding the tournament this year. Mark Randall organizer has filled all four teams with over 50 players both men and women.
Four teams competing for the gold medal are:
- Santa Fe No Regretskys
- Los Alamos IciSkulls
- Albuquerque Wrinkled
Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 2, 2026
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The frigid temperatures a week ago got the ice-fishing season started. Eagle Nest Lake State Park hosted its annual Ice-Fishing Derby Saturday (1/31). Cash prizes were awarded for the biggest rainbow trout, biggest northern pike and biggest yellow perch.
The results of the Fishing Derby are not yet available. Check the website for Friends of Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron Canyon State Parks later this week.
Be sure to call 575.377.1594 to check on ice conditions at Eagle Nest Lake. The weather forecast indicates a warming trend so ice Read More
Hilos Sobre El Autismo: Feeding & Eating Challenges In ASD
State Broadband Office Launches Free Broadband Workforce Development Program
CONNECT NM News:
SANTA FE — The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) today launched a statewide workforce development program that will offer internationally recognized certifications to prepare New Mexicans for high-paying jobs in the growing broadband industry.
The classes and workshops will begin in February and will be free to participants, paid for by the U.S. Congress and administered by OBAE. OBAE has contracted with Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI), which will provide lab equipment, workbooks, tools and all teaching equipment. All courses Read More
Western Governors Issue Statement On Colorado River Mtg.
From the office of Gov. Lujan Grisham
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham attended a historic meeting today in Washington, D.C. with governors and representatives of seven Western states to discuss the Colorado River Compact.
The governors of New Mexico, California, Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming and Nevada were convened by U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgam. The governors issued the following joint statement after the meeting:
“Today’s meeting gave each governor an opportunity to explain their position with respect to the Colorado River Basin issue. All acknowledged that a Read More
Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission Unanimously Passes Resolution Supporting Full Funding For Education Acts
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission for the State of New Mexico unanimously adopted a resolution on January 28, 2026, expressing support for adequate funding of three critical educational programs: the Black Education Act, Hispanic Education Act, and Bilingual and Multicultural Education Act.
The resolution comes in response to Legislative Finance Committee recommendations that would eliminate specific line-item funding for these programs in Fiscal Year 2027, despite the Governor’s Executive Recommendation to maintain current funding levels Read More
Yee Ha’ólníi Doo Community Centers Become Lifeline Across Navajo Nation
Young royalty hold traditional stirring sticks known as ’ádístiin over a bowl while making blue corn mush during a community gathering at Tooh Haltsooi Community Center. Courtesy/Yee Ha’ólníi Doo
Yee Ha’ólníi Doo News:
Roberta Roberts knew the talent was there. She just needed to figure out how to bring it out.
When the Tooh Haltsooi Community Center opened its doors in Sheep Springs, New Mexico, in January 2023, Roberts and her team had a plan. They would offer workshops in culture and tradition, food sovereignty, youth leadership and small business development. What she didn’t Read More
NMED Powers Cleanup And Growth For Taos Distillery
NMED News:
TAOS — The New Mexico Environment Department’s Brownfields Program is supporting the transformation of a blighted mechanic shop in El Prado, near Taos, into a new distillery and tasting room.
Taos-based Rolling Still Distillery will build the project on a former neglected and contaminated site through a $452,309 low-interest loan issued through NMED’s Brownfields Program.
NMED’s Brownfields Program offers funding for cleanup and reinvestment in properties where redevelopment is complicated by the presence of contamination or perceived contamination. Cleaning up and Read More
SFCC And AARP Foundation® Tax-Aide Open Appointments Feb. 2–April 15
SFCC Campus in Spring. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College and AARP Foundation® Tax-Aide announce they will offer in-person tax assistance and preparation by appointment. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service. The services are provided by volunteers from the community. Appointments can be made now at https://www.sfcc.edu/taxaide. Tax preparation services will be offered in rooms 408 and 410 at SFCC’s main campus, 6401 Richards Avenue.
Yvette Varela, the local coordinator of AARP Foundation® Tax-Aide Read More
County Social Services To Expand Evening Hours Program At Libraries With Weekly Service
Jamie Allback, Social Services program specialist
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Social Services Division is expanding access to vital support by offering weekly evening walk-in hours at both Mesa Public Library and White Rock Branch Library throughout 2026. The program will now be offered weekly on Wednesday evenings beginning in February, alternating between the two libraries from 4 to 7 p.m. The first and third Wednesdays will be at Mesa Public Library, and the second and fourth Wednesdays at White Rock Branch Library.
These drop-in sessions, previously offered monthly, are designed Read More
Community Orchestra Presents ‘Romantic Currents’ Feb. 22
Romantic currents. Courtesy/SFCO
SFCO News:
The Santa Fe Community Orchestra will perform a free concert at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Scottish Rite Temple in Santa Fe. The orchestra will be led by conductor Chase Morrison in a program of Sibelius, Mozart, and Brahms.
Concert Program
Romantic Currents
Join us for an afternoon of contrast and beauty, as Sibelius’s intimate Suite Mignonne, Mozart’s darkly expressive piano concerto, and Brahms’s radiant serenade reveal the emotional depth, pastoral charm, and lyrical warmth of three great masters—each heard at a distinct and captivating Read More
American Indian Day Celebration At State Capitol Feb. 6
NMIAD News:
SANTA FE — Join the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department for the 39th annual American Indian Day. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, tribal leadership, state leadership and community members will gather to celebrate and honor Native American citizens across New Mexico.
American Indian Day was established under § 12-5-9, NMSA 1978, honoring the contributions of Native American communities. The statute was amended in 2005 to move recognition from every first Tuesday of February to every first Friday of February.
This year’s event will take place from 9:15–11:15 a.m., Friday, Read More
UNM: Parent Education About ASD, Caregiver Empowerment
UNM News:
The Parent Education about Autism and Caregiver Empowerment (PEACE) training at the Center for Development and Disability is an educational training series for parents and caregivers of children with a recent diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
It provides evidence-based information to empower parents and caregivers to build foundational knowledge and develop a toolkit to support their child with autism.
The PEACE program includes four sessions: 1) an introduction to ASD, 2) a review of evidence-based interventions for ASD, 3) identification of supportive strategies Read More
County Employee Charged In Death Of Taos Man
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Facilities Manager Vicente Martinez, date of birth (DOB) 1980, has been charged with five criminal counts in an incident in Ranchos De Taos that resulted in great bodily injury to Adelio Issac Fernandez, DOB 1970, and the death of his brother Abraham Fernandez, DOB 1972.
Martinez is facing the following:
- Count #1 – Murder in the 1st degree (willful and deliberate);
- Count #2 – Aggravated battery (use of a deadly weapon);
- Count #3 – Aggravated battery (use of a deadly weapon);
- Count #4 – Aggravated assault (use of a deadly weapon); and
- Count #5 – Aggravated assault (use
ZYEP Seeks Community Coaches For 2026 Youth Basketball
Community coaches meeting at Ho’n A:wan Park prior to ZYEP’s 2025 basketball season. Courtesy/ZYEP
Coaches interacting with their teams during ZYEP’s 2025 basketball season. Courtesy photo
ZYEP News:
ZUNI — The Zuni Youth Enrichment Project is preparing to recruit community coaches for its 2026 Basketball League, a cornerstone spring program that historically has served more than 200 Zuni youth ages 7-12 each year. Coach registration takes place Feb. 9–25.
Youth registration will follow on Feb. 17–March 4. The 2026 season officially kicks off March 23 with support from Nike, the Read More
Deb Haaland Earns Endorsement From End Citizens United
Deb Haaland
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, End Citizens United (ECU) announced their support for Deb Haaland in the New Mexico gubernatorial election. ECU works to get special interest money out of politics.
The endorsement comes as a testament to Haaland’s grassroots campaign supported by New Mexicans in every county. The average grassroots donation to the campaign is $23.21, and Haaland’s base includes over 110,000 individual donors and over 254,000 donations.
“As big corporations and billionaires are buying their way into politics and rigging the system against working people, Read More
Celebrate Love And Legacy With Your Favorite Valentine At NMHM’s First Friday Art Walk
Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
Join us from 5–7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6, at the New Mexico History Museum for an event that blends history, identity, and connection.
Step into the exhibition, Reflections on History, inside the Palace of the Governors during First Friday Artwalk in February—and bring your Valentine! Historic photos will mirror your own reflection, blurring the line between past and present. Celebrate the diverse stories of New Mexicans while discovering a little more about your story, too.
You can also use the “I Am” identity poem activity with your date to learn something new about Read More
