Growing Is The Purpose: Keeping Education First In High School Sports
By Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the NFHS,
Dusty Young, Executive Director of the New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA)
High school sports are experiencing record participation. It is also experiencing unprecedented pressure.
Across the country, young athletes are training earlier, competing year-round and navigating expectations shaped by a rapidly expanding youth sports economy. For many families, athletics now feel like increasingly high stakes.
High school sports operate differently—by design. They exist within schools, alongside classrooms, guided Read More
Groundhog Sees Shadow Signifying 6 More Weeks Of Winter
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today signifying six more weeks of winter. Courtesy/The Farmers’ Almanac
Staff Report
Today is Groundhog Day, and Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow at 7:25 a.m. in a temperature of -3º under a crisp and clear sky in Punxsutawney, Penn., signifying six more weeks of winter, according to the Punxsutawney Phil Club.
The Farmers’ Almanac explains that on this day, townsfolk in Punxsutawney, Penn., gather in Gobbler’s Knob to watch as an unsuspecting furry marmot is plucked from his burrow to predict the weather for the rest of the winter.
The History of Groundhog Read More
BLM Seeks Input Through Feb. 20 For May 2026 Sale Of Oil And Gas Leases In New Mexico And Texas
BLM News:
SANTA FE — The Bureau of Land Management has opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 74 oil and gas parcels totaling 33,530 acres in New Mexico and Texas in a May 2026 sale.
The comment period ends Feb. 20, 2026.
The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in December 2025 and is now seeking public comment on the parcels and the related environmental analysis. The BLM will use input from the public to help complete its review of each parcel.
Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations Read More
SFCC Announces ‘Clay Speaks Of Home’ Exhibition March 5
Echoes in Blue and Ochre by Christiane Couvert. Courtesy/SFCC
El Camino Interior 1 by Diane MacInnes. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College announces the exhibition opening for Celebration of Clay: Clay Speaks of Home from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5, in the Visual Arts Gallery in the Fine Art Center, 6401 Richards Avenue, 87508. The fine art showcase will highlight the work of members of New Mexico Potters and Clay Artists (NMPCA). The show runs through Wednesday, April 8.
Director of Art on Campus Linda Cassel said, “SFCC is proud to host this exhibition of exceptional Read More
Dannemann: Immigrant Prisons Are Immoral
By Merilee Dannemann
Triple Spaced Again
© 2026 by Merilee Dannemann
Some things simply should not be done by a for profit business. It’s inconsistent. It’s illogical.
One of those things is running a prison. If you are in business for profit, your job is making money for the owners of the business. If you are running a prison, the people you work with are not customers – they are prisoners. So it is only logical that you will save money by providing no more service than you have to. Another way of saying that is that you will do whatever you can get away with. If that means providing spoiled food or no food Read More
Daily Postcard: Bobcat Hangs Around Canyon Road
Daily Postcard: A pensive bobcat is spotted around a residence Sunday on Canyon Road. Photo by David L. Clark Read More
County To Host Listening Session On Dinosaur Park Feb. 5
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is planning improvements to the San Ildefonso (Dinosaur Park) playground and invites the community to share input.
The County will hold a listening session for the community at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Fuller Lodge.
There is also a Zoom option to learn about the project, review early design concepts, and help shape an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming play space.
Visit the County’s project page to learn more, here. Read More
The Adobe Theater To Present ‘Social Security’ Feb. 27
Theater News:
The Adobe Theater will present Andrew Bergman’s hilarious comedy, Social Security. The show runs at 7.30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays from Feb. 27 through March 22, with a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, March 14, and a 7.30 p.m. performance Thursdays, March 5 and 19 ($10 tickets available).
Familiar actors known to The Adobe audiences are Clair Gardner, Jeffrey Siddall, Stephanie Larragoite, Jenny Miller, Joel D. Miller and Jim Pinkston.
Trendy Manhattan art gallery owners’ lives are upended when ‘Barbara’s nerdy sister deposits their eccentric mother on the couple’s Read More
Davis: Thank You Los Alamos High School Students!
By ADAM DAVIS
Formerly of Los Alamos
Dear LAHS students,
I was just informed today of the demonstrations that took place on Friday at Ashley Pond (link). I want to tell you how very proud I am of you for speaking up about issues such as what you spoke out on: issues that matter, issues that affect so many of us.
Thank you so much for honoring the legacy of Tinker v. Des Moines. It thrills me to see and hear young people paying attention to, discussing, and speaking out on such important issues. Don’t worry about “walking out” of school. Two days ago, you took your education beyond the classroom where Read More
Posts From The Road: Downtown Denver
Morning View in Downtown Denver: A view of the morning light on a cold Sunday morning below beautiful blue skies. Downtown was bustling with football fans from Denver as well as many New England fans. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Simon & Garfunkel Music: The Simon & Garfunkel Story included two hours of the duo’s famous hits, along with projected images and a story narrative by the singers. In addition to music and visual production, the singers told the story of the origins and rise to fame of Simon & Garfunkel between each song. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Denver Read More
Fr. Glenn: Better Attitudes
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
I can’t help but wonder if anyone ever goes to bookstores these days? Used bookstores were always a favorite—the mustier smell, the forgotten editions—always a fun treasure hunt. But now, almost robotically, we just type a topic in the search bar, and a thousand electronic covers pop up. Sigh. It’s not the same … just not the same. Ah, well; “progress”.
Inevitably one of the biggest sections was (and is) the “self-help” books—how to improve the self materially and spiritually. But oft-overlooked is the best self-help book of all—the Bible, especially the New Testament—and Read More
New Mexico Museum Of Art Features ‘O’Powa O’Meng: The Art And Legacy Of Jody Folwell’
Jody Folwell, Santa Clara Pueblo/Kha’p’o Owingeh, born 1942. Collection of Jody Folwell, Santa Clara. Photo by Addison Doty ©Jody Folwell
NMMA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Museum of Art (NMMA) announces the opening of O’ Powa O’Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell, a tightly focused career retrospective organized by The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), in partnership with The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia.
This exhibit opens Feb. 7 and runs through June 21, 2026.
Folwell (b. 1942), a contemporary potter from Kha’p’o Owingeh (Santa Clara Pueblo), New Mexico, is Read More
Houck: Your Real Estate Contracts … The Buyer Brokerage Agreement (Part 2 Of 3)
By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty, LLC
Editor’s note: This is the second column in a three-part series on the contracts one may see in the process of buying or selling a home here in Los Alamos or White Rock.
Generally, there are three primary contracts used in a real estate transaction:
- Listing Agreement
- Buyer’s Brokerage Agreement – an agreement between the buyer and their broker that outlines how much the buyer agrees to pay the broker and how long the buyer is committed to working with that brokerage.
- Purchase Agreement
All terms in these contracts are negotiable, and both buyers Read More
Only Bail Proposal Of Session Shot Down In ‘Kill Committee’
A view of the Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
The Santa Fe New Mexican
A proposal to overhaul pretrial release in New Mexico—the only such measure introduced so far in the 30-day session, despite it being a much-discussed topic—is being held captive in committee.
The House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee, known as the “kill committee” due to its reputation for voting down Republican bills, tabled a proposed constitutional amendment Thursday to ask voters whether judges should be given more leeway in deciding if a criminal defendant needs to be held behind bars. Read More
County Board Of Public Utilities To Hold Work Session Feb. 4
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold its first work session of 2026 at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The complete agenda packet is available here.
Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom. The public may also watch BPU meetings at ladpu.com/BPULiveProceedings. Read More
Santa Fe Community College Spring Transfer Fair Feb. 25
Santa Fe Community College front entrance portal. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
Meet representatives of Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) and other four-year colleges and universities at the 2026 Spring Transfer Fair, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25 at SFCC.
Colleges attending this free event include:
- New Mexico Highlands University;
- Eastern New Mexico University;
- Institute of American Indian Arts;
- University of New Mexico;
- New Mexico State University;
- Northern New Mexico College;
- Western New Mexico University;
- New Mexico Tech;
- Grand Canyon University;
- Adams State University;
County Council To Meet In Regular Session Tuesday Feb. 3
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will meet in Regular Session at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call-in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85448619994
Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
+1 346 248 7799 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + +1 669 444 9171 US or + 1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699
Webinar ID: 854 4861 9994 Read More
Kindred Spirits Valentine’s Day Smooches With Pooches
The community is invited to participate in the annual Smooches With Pooches Valentine’s Party, 1-2:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14 at Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary, 25 minutes south of Santa Fe. Courtesy/KSAS
From Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary:
Happy 2026 from Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary! Our mission: Kindred Spirits Animal Sanctuary (KSAS) is dedicated to providing end-of-life care and hospice for older, unwanted dogs, horses, and poultry in a peaceful and serene sanctuary setting, and advocating for the compassionate, dignified treatment of all living beings as they Read More
Legislative Roundup: 19 Days Left In Session
The Santa Fe New Mexican:
Senate panel approves help for well owners: A bill that could help New Mexicans struggling with contaminated wells — including Mora County residents whose wells have been polluted by heavy metals that may be connected to the Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and residents south of Santa Fe dealing with PFAS — received unanimous approval from the Senate Conservation Committee Saturday morning.
“This is really important for our communities,” said Paula Garcia, executive director of the New Mexico Acequia Association.
Sponsored by Sen. Pete Campos, D-Las Vegas, Senate Read More
Daily Postcard: Frozen Fog Transforms Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: When supercooled fog meets freezing temperatures, ice can slowly build up on trees, rocks, and other surfaces, transforming the landscape into something magical. This enchanting phenomenon, known as rime ice, forms as tiny droplets of fog freeze on contact, often creating a delicate, sugar-coated appearance like this scene on Jan. 26, 2026 at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Andrew Gordon/U.S. Dept. of the Interior Read More
