Bobcat With Cub Spotted At Residence On North Mesa
A bobcat with its cub was spotted at a residence Thursday on North Mesa. Photo by Anthony Belletete Read More
McQuiston: Why Winter Fender-Benders Cost More Than Summer Ones
y ALLEN MCQUISTONJemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
- In cold temperatures, plastics and paint become brittle. Instead of bending or scuffing, parts crack and mounting clips snap. What might be cosmetic damage in July often turns into a real repair in January.
- Modern bumpers hide sensors
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Announces DOJ Launch Of Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Online Claims Portal
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced that the U.S. Department of Justice has launched a new online portal for Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) claims, implementing the recently extended and expanded program.
Prior to the launch of this online portal, Sen. Luján and the New Mexico Delegation sent an open letter to New Mexico’s holders of health care records, birth and death records, tax records, school records and any other necessary records to request their full cooperation in delivering long overdue justice for Read More
New Mexico Department Of Workforce Solutions Launches Statewide Leadership Training To Address Homelessness
NMDWS Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A new statewide leadership training series launched today as the state aims to strengthen New Mexico’s response to homelessness and housing instability.
The five-session series will cover leadership, data storytelling, equitable staffing, financial stewardship, and trauma-informed critical incident debriefing. The initiative combines expert-led training with facilitated peer conversations, creating space for leaders to share proven strategies, align efforts and address real-time challenges facing communities Read More
Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse Thanks Community For Support
Anti-Gun Trafficking Bill Would Hold New Mexico Firearm Dealers Accountable
By NICHOLAS GILMORE
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Sponsors of a controversial Senate bill that would ban some types of semi-automatic rifles and place new security regulations on firearms retailers argue New Mexico law doesn’t provide adequate oversight of gun dealers.
“We regulate alcohol and cannabis more strictly than we regulate gun dealers,” Rep. Andrea Romero, D-Santa Fe, told a Senate committee this week. “This just simply asks dealers to do what responsible businesses already do.”
But Senate Bill 17 has ignited impassioned opposition from Republicans Read More
State Police Checkpoints, Saturation Patrols Across State During February
NMSP News:
State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during February 2026.
We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right Read More
House Bill Would Expand Medicare Consumer Protections
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE – State aging and insurance officials are urging lawmakers to support Senate Bill 21 and strengthen consumer protections for Medicare enrollees who have Medigap coverage.
The bill would allow beneficiaries enrolled in Original Medicare and Medigap supplemental to change Medigap plans during an annual open enrollment period, preventing insurers from denying coverage based on pre-existing conditions. The bill is sponsored by Senators Liz Stefanics, Pete Campos, Rex Wilson, Martin Hickey, and Representative Tara Lujan.
“Everyone deserves access to quality healthcare—especially Read More
Millicent Rogers Museum Announces 24th Annual Miniatures Show, Sale Preview Event Feb. 6
Courtesy photo
MRM News:
The Miniatures Show and Sale is an annual exhibition and fundraising event featuring small scale, self-submitted works by local and regional artists. The show is entirely independent, and artist driven, offering a genuine snapshot of the local creative community and the opportunity to view and purchase original artwork in an intimate format.
The Millicent Rogers Museum is pleased to announce the opening preview event and sale for its 24th annual Miniatures Show and Sale, taking place from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6. This ticketed preview event offers the first opportunity Read More
Senate Leader Wirth ‘Feeling Positive’ About Getting Big Bills To Gov. Lujan Grisham
By DANIEL J. CHACÓN
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Three priority pieces of legislation Democrats set a goal of getting to the governor’s desk by the halfway mark of the 30-day session made it across the Senate in a flash.
But the bills have yet to even get a hearing in the House.
Senate bills 1, 2 and 3 cleared the chamber by the fourth day of the session last week, handing Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham an early victory in her legislative agenda for the last session of her second term.
As of Wednesday afternoon, only SB 2 — a $1.5 billion road bonding package — was scheduled for a committee hearing. It is set Read More
Community Seed Swap At Unitarian Church Feb. 7
House Republicans Roll Out ‘Fair Shot’ Housing Affordability Package, Request Message From Governor
STATE News:
SANTA FE — House Republicans have introduced a two-bill housing affordability package focused on helping New Mexico families buy homes and protecting the state’s single-family housing market. Because current law limits what legislation can be considered during the session, House Republicans were required to formally request a message from the Governor to allow these proposals to move forward.
The package includes legislation (HB 176) sponsored by Rep. Alan Martinez creating an Affordable Housing Fund that would provide zero-percent down payment loans to qualified first-time Read More
Hilltopper Girls Varsity Basketball Falls To Sundevils 45-42
The Toppers celebrate a late 3pt basket by Danae Rodriguez. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Faith Archuleta drives the ball over half court in the first quarter. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Hilltopper Head Coach Mike Kluk strategizes with the team during a late game timeout in the 4th quarter. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper girls varsity basketball team hosted the Española Lady Sundevils Tuesday night at Griffith Gymnasium. The long-standing rivalry lived up to the hype, with both teams giving it their all for Read More
Senate Conservation Committee Unanimously Advances $2 Million Mosquito Monitoring Plan That Would Be ‘Early Warning System’ For New Mexico
Егор Камелев/Pixabay via Public DomainBy LILY ALEXANDER
The Santa Fe New Mexican
For Albuquerque Republican Sen. Nicole Tobiassen, the fight against mosquitoes is personal now.
In September, Tobiassen’s husband contracted West Nile virus and spent four and a half months in the intensive care unit “fighting for his life”, she said Thursday during a committee hearing for Senate Bill 79.
The measure would appropriate $2 million to the New Mexico Department of Health for mosquito surveillance, prevention and mitigation in fiscal years 2027 and 2028.
“He survived — against the odds, might I Read More
FBI: Third Defendant Charged In September 2025 School Zone Shooting In Las Cruces
Handgun located on John Anthony Orta on Sept. 6, 2025, in Las Cruces. He has been charged federally with possession of a firearm in a school zone. He faces up to five years in prison. Courtesy/FBI
The AR-15 style pistol located on Steven Mendoza on Sept. 6, 2025, in Las Cruces. He has been charged federally with possession of a firearm in a school zone. His trial is pending. Courtesy/FBI
Instagram photo of Luis Angel Ruiz with what appears to be the same AR-15 style piston recovered from Steven Mendoza Sept. 6, 2025, in Las Cruces. Ruiz was charged Sept. 24, 2025, with discharging a firearm in a school
Home Country: Three-Chord Cortez!
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
Don’t look at me … Steve started it. Oh yes, it’s still us, the supreme court of coffee and anything ridiculous. And yes, we’re ensconced once again within the hallowed halls of the Mule Barn coffee shop. Just about like every morning. But today, Steve, our beloved ranch cowboy and fine-feathered farrier, broke into song to bring back memories of high remote camps, log-sitting around fires, and trips to town and whatever girls we might scare up.
From his end of the counter, Steve began, “Oh, you don’t know what lonesome is, ‘til you start herdin’ co-o-o-o-o-ws!”
And there Read More
Leopold Writing Program & Santa Fe International Literary Festival Celebrate Ongoing Partnership For 2026 Festival
Aldo Leopold. Courtesy/Aldo Leopold Foundation
SFILF News:
SANTA FE — The Leopold Writing Program and the Santa Fe International Literary Festival (SFILF) has announced their continued partnership for the 2026 Festival. The upcoming event will feature award-winning writers, including Ada Limón, George Saunders, and James McBride.
The Festival will also feature a new iteration of the collaborative Write Your Story activity, an ongoing partnership with the Santa Fe International Literary Festival that reflects a shared commitment to uplifting and strengthening New Mexico’s vibrant Read More
Española Pathways Shelter Secures Final Approval To Continue Overnight Operations
NMPL News:
ESPAÑOLA — On Jan. 27, the Española City Council voted 5-2 to approve the Española Pathways Shelter’s (“EPS”) application for a five-year special use permit, allowing the shelter to continue providing overnight shelter to unhoused community members. The decision concludes more than sixteen months of review and comes at a critical moment as winter conditions intensify. Advocates and community leaders thanked the City Council for its action, noting that the approval provides long-needed certainty for the shelter, its staff, and the people who rely on its services during the coldest Read More
County Announces Denver Steels Phase II Improvement Project To Begin Feb. 2 With Road Closures Scheduled
View of the Denver Steels Phase II Improvement Project set to begin Monday. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department, in partnership with the Department of Public Utilities and under contract with Spear D Construction (TLC Company Inc.), announces that the Denver Steels Phase II Improvement Project will begin Monday, Feb. 2.
The project includes replacement of roadway, targeted concrete replacement including curb and gutter, valley gutters, sidewalk, drive pads, and ADA improvements. Aging water lines and fire hydrants will also be replaced.
During construction, Read More
Negotiations On New Mexico Medical Malpractice Bill Stall Over Punitive Damages
HB99 Sponsor Rep. Christine Chandler, D-Los Alamos
By CLARA BATES and MARGARET O’HARA
The Santa Fe New Mexican
A group convened by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to come to an agreement on changing the state’s medical malpractice law was still negotiating behind the scenes the week of a key House committee hearing on the measure.
One sticking point, according to an attorney participating in the talks, has been whether or not to cap punitive damages for hospitals.
House Bill 99, set for a debate before the House Health and Human Services Committee on Friday morning, would establish caps for Read More
