U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Cosponsors Legislation To Lower Grocery Costs For New Mexico Families
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the No Tariffs on Groceries Act, legislation to prevent President Trump from enacting tariffs that raise grocery costs for New Mexico families.
The No Tariffs on Groceries Act will require congressional approval for any tariff levied on food or agricultural products. While Republicans blocked passage of the No Tariffs on Groceries Act earlier this month, Heinrich remains committed to lowering grocery costs and getting this legislation passed into law.
“Trump’s tariffs are Read More
‘Rio Grande Weaving: Tradition, History, And Continuity’ With Master Weaver Irvin Trujillo At New Mexico History Museum Feb. 4
Master weaver and award-winning textile artist Irvin Trujillo. Photo by Danielle Levitt
NMHM News:
Artists, history lovers, educators, New Mexicans and visitors to Santa Fe are cordially invited to attend “Rio Grande Weaving: Tradition, History, and Continuity” with Irvin Trujillo, in-person at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the New Mexico History Museum (NMHM).
Introduced to weaving at age 10 by his father, Trujillo is a master weaver and award-winning textile artist whose work “combines flawless technique and respect for Hispanic history and culture with innovation in response to contemporary Read More
This Week In Sports: Jan. 27-31, 2026
SPORTS News:
This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers have girls and boys basketball, swimming/diving and wrestling games at home and away.
The Topper sports games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team, which includes John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
Jan. 27 Tuesday
- Girls Basketball vs Española Home – 6 p.m.
Jan. 29 Thursday
- Girls/Boys Swimming/Diving Griffin Invite Santa Fe – TBD
- Boys Basketball vs Española Away – 6 p.m.
Jan. 30 Friday
- Girls Basketball vs Taos Away – 6 p.m.
Jan. 31 Saturday
- Girls/Boys Wrestling Individual
Native American Pottery Replica On N.M. 4 In White Rock
View on Friday of one of six large Native American pottery replicas placed along a half-mile stretch of the N.M. 4 corridor through White Rock. Proposed by the Los Alamos Art in Public Places Board and approved by the County Council, the pottery was installed in May of 2016. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Tales Of Our Times: History’s Cuyahoga River Fires Turned The Page Late In 2025
Tales Of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
New Mexico Citizens
for Clean Air & Water
History’s Cuyahoga River Fires Turned The Page Late In 2025
The Cuyahoga River in Cleveland caught fire some 13 times. The first time was in 1868; the last was in 1969. The largest fire on the river, in 1952, damaged boats, a city bridge, and a riverfront office building to the tune of $1 million ($12M today).
The river itself is a strange one. How many rivers head out flowing south before they make a wide U-turn and flow north? This strange course resulted from the advance and retreat of ice sheets during the last ice age. Debris Read More
Sen. Luján Discusses Health Care, Highlights Funding Secured For Workforce Development During Los Alamos & Taos Visits
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján chatting with LAMC CEO Tony Young, Field Rep. Eric Chavez and LAMC Board Chair Linda Daly during his recent field visit. Photo by Don Taylor
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, left, during a recent Rocky Mountain Youth Corps tour in Taos. Courtesy photo
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján during recent visit with Taos Leadership members. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
This week, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) held a series of events across Northern New Mexico to discuss Republican cuts to health care, highlight federal funding secured for local communities, and meet with local leaders.
“Republicans Read More
All Shall Be Well: Let Your Light Shine
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and The Rev. Mary Ann Hill. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb
MDiv (ELCA, retired)
I like it that some of my neighbors still have Christmas lights up. This is, after all, the Season of Epiphany, the season of light in Christian tradition. Maybe the neighbors are still celebrating the gift of the Christ Child, or they just like offering light against the darkness, a gift for our neighborhood. There is something to be said for celebrating, like our ancient forbears, that the sun shines longer Read More
Daily Postcard: Elk Spotted In Frozen Fog At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: An elk is spotted in frozen fog during a hike on Saturday in Bandelier National Monument. Photo by Lauren Hughes
Another view of an elk spotted in frozen fog during a hike on Saturday in Bandelier. Photo by Lauren Hughes
View of frozen fog blanketing the landscape during a hike on Saturday in Bandelier. Photo by Lauren HughesCanceled: Jan. 28 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 28, has been canceled because there are no applications for consideration.
The Commission will reconvene in February. Read More
Scenes From Visit To Koh Chang Island In Thailand
Just another day at the beach for a couple of elephants cooling off on Saturday on Koh Chang, an island in Thailand. Koh Chang, also known as ‘Elephant Island’ after its elephant-shaped headland, is one of Thailand’s hidden gems and part of the protected Mu Koh Chang National Marine Park. More than 70 percent of the island is covered in untouched rainforest, making it a peaceful retreat from the busier parts of Thailand. Photo by Páya Pavlíková/ladailypost.com
Another view of a couple of elephants on Saturday on Koh Chang, an island in Thailand. Photo by Páya Pavlíková/ladailypost.com
A closeLA Cares Commends ‘Amazing’ Los Alamos Community
From LA Cares, the food pantry for Los Alamos County:
To the generous citizens of Los Alamos,
You are amazing! Especially this fall, when the need has been far greater, you have stepped up … big time!! We have many new donors, as well as returning contributors. Many are recurring monthly givers, which we greatly appreciate. We have been able to increase our food offerings each month, and to help more families with their rent or utility payments.
Your generous donations in 2025 are important to our mission of “preventing homelessness in Los Alamos County”. With the food, rent and/or utility assistance, Read More
Los Alamos High School Named To 2025 AP School Honor Roll … Earning Silver Distinction … Third Year In A Row
Award-winning Los Alamos High School at 1300 Diamond Drive. Courtesy/LAPS
EDUCATION News:
The College Board has announced that Los Alamos High School (LAHS) has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Silver distinction.
This is the third consecutive year that the school has earned this achievement.
The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening participation. Schools can earn this recognition annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing their school’s Read More
NM Oks $24.4M For Behavioral Health Services Statewide
Cabinet Secretary Kari Armijo
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico has approved $24.4 million in early access funding to expand behavioral health services statewide, allowing communities to address gaps in care while longer-term regional plans are developed.
The funding, to be administered by the New Mexico Health Care Authority, totals $24,473,462 and will support immediate investments to improve access to behavioral health across the regions.
“This funding puts decisions closer to the communities delivering care,” said Kari Armijo, cabinet secretary at New Mexico Health Care Authority. Read More
Toppers Win Tuesday’s District Game Over Pintos 64-49
Lan Frazier goes for a layup in the 2nd quarter over defenders Samuel Pearce and Mateo Griego-Manley. Frazier scored 13 points and 5 rebounds for the night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Ben Brousseau blocks the shot by Mateo Griego-Manley in the 3rd quarter. Brousseau scored 16 points for the game and was the leading scorer for the Toppers. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers played a district game against the Moriarty Pintos Tuesday night in Griffith Gymnasium.
The teams were evenly matched, and the game was close with the lead Read More
Sen. Townsend Appointed To Senate Judiciary Committee
Sen. Jim Townsend
STATE News:
New Mexico Sen. Jim Townsend announced on Tuesday, Jan. 20, his appointment to the Senate Judiciary Committee, effective immediately.
Sen. Townsend previously served on the House Judiciary Committee and brings a wealth of experience to the panel, which oversees matters ranging from constitutional law and the court system to public safety and civil rights. To accommodate this new assignment, the Senator will be stepping down from his current role on the Conservation Committee.
“I am excited to once again begin serving on the Judiciary Committee effective immediately,” Read More
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Gains 5 Inches Of Snow
The view of skiers this morning from the top of Pajarito Lodge. Pajarito Mountain Ski Area gained another 5 inches of snow overnight. Courtesy/PMSH webcam Read More
NMSP Investigates Officer-Involved Shooting In Artesia
NMSP News:
ARTESIA — Jan. 21, 2026, the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau was requested by the Chaves County Metro Narcotics Task Force to investigate an officer-involved shooting (OIS) involving one of their detectives.
Investigations Bureau agents learned earlier that day, the United States Marshals Service requested assistance from the Chaves County Metro Narcotics Task Force, in apprehending Aaron Cane Vasquez (27). Vasquez was wanted on a no-bond probation violation warrant with nationwide extradition. Vasquez was also identified as a person of interest in Read More
Los Alamos Mountaineers To Feature Talk At Jan. 27 Meeting On Packrafting Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Along the Canning River, with the Brooks Range in the background. Courtesy/Mountaineers
By WILLIAM PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
The Jan. 27 meeting of the Los Alamos Mountaineers will feature a talk by Jonathon Creel and Nell Larson on packrafting in far northern Alaska, and how they learned to stop worrying and love the aufeis.
One of the most remote and least-disturbed wilderness areas in North America, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a wild place unlike any other in the U.S. The Canning River runs from the Brooks Range through the wetlands and hummocks of the coastal plain to Read More
New Mexico Adopts First Clean Fuel Market In Southwest
Environment Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board has unanimously adopted regulations establishing the Clean Transportation Fuel Program, setting April 1 as the opening date for the Southwest’s first clean fuel market.
Signed into law by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham in 2024, the Clean Transportation Fuel Program is a market-based initiative that incentivizes and expands access to lower-carbon transportation fuels, including ethanol, biofuels, renewable diesel, renewable natural gas, electricity, and supporting infrastructure. Read More
‘Grotesque’ Gives Opinion Of Snowfall In Western Area
‘Grotesque’ gives his opinion of recent snowfall (though his thoughts are strictly his own) this morning in Western Area. Photo by Brint Perera Read More
