Wanted By FBI: Bonifacio Francisco Silva
FBI News:
The FBI-Albuquerque Office is seeking information from the public. Bonifacio Francisco Silva is wanted for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of a male victim that took place on the Pueblo of Isleta, New Mexico, on Jan. 9, 2026.
On Jan. 10, 2026, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Silva in the United States District Court, District of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, after he was charged with Second Degree Murder, and Discharging a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence.
Silva has ties to Bosque Farms, New Mexico, and Hillsboro, Oregon.
If you have any Read More
Permian Strategic Partnership And Philanthropic Partners Launch Infant Tele-Audiology Clinics In Artesia And Hobbs
HEALTHCARE News:
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) today announced the expansion of access to critical early hearing detection and intervention services for infants and families across Southeast New Mexico. Two new infant tele-audiology clinics, located in Artesia and Hobbs, will be operated by the New Mexico School for the Deaf (NMSD).
The Hobbs clinic is supported through a partnership between the JF Maddox Foundation and the PSP, while the Artesia clinic is funded by the PSP in collaboration with the Written in Red Foundation, John A. Yates & Charlotte G. Yates Legacy Foundation Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Announces Retirement Of Vicki Martinez And Honors Her For 20 Years Of Dedication
On her retirement Los Alamos Medical Center’s Vicki Martinez with Interim CEO Tony Young. Courtesy/LAMC
LAMC News:
After more than 20 incredible years at Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC), the hospital has bid a heartfelt farewell to Vicki Martinez as she begins her well-deserved retirement. Martinez has been a cornerstone of the LAMC hospital family, serving as the Executive Assistant in Administration for most of her tenure.
If you’ve ever walked into the administration suite, chances are her warm smile was the first to greet you. Known as the gatekeeper to the executive team, Martinez balanced Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Jan. 7, 2026
BRIDGE News:
Open winners on Monday were Cliff and Michelle Rudy. Flight B winners were Allyn Pratt and Gina Doorn.
Open winners on Wednesday were Cliff Rudy and Jerry Fleming. Flight B winners were Randy Baker and Neill Goltz.
This hand asks you, particularly as North, to think out of the box and question whether a slam is possible. Can you develop a bidding scenario that might help?
Board 19: South is the dealer and E/W are vulnerable.
After South and West pass, North will probably open with a strong 2♣ bid. There are some these days who might open with 2NT, despite the singleton, but the strength Read More
Route 66 Centennial Passport Spotlights Businesses In Ten New Mexico MainStreet Districts
EDD News:
SANTA FE — Ten New Mexico MainStreet districts along the iconic Route 66 highway invite travelers to visit local businesses and collect stickers as part of the Route 66 Centennial Passport program.
Throughout 2026, visitors can collect all ten stickers in their passport rack card from Gallup to Tucumcari as a memorable keepsake during the historic Centennial celebration.
“New Mexico’s iconic stretch of Route 66 is home to many welcoming small businesses,” said Cabinet Secretary Rob Black of the New Mexico Economic Development Department. “We invite all travelers, international Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Jan. 10, 2026
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The stocking of rainbow trout resumed this past week in Northern New Mexico. Catchable-size rainbow trout were stocked at many locations. Check in the fishing reports to see how many and when trout were stocked. If they were not stocked let week, the most recent stocking will be included. There was some very cold weather over the weekend, Below-zero temperatures were recorded at some locations. This could help get the ice-fishing season going. Be sure to call ahead to check on ice conditions.
Small streams at higher elevations are starting Read More
Heinrich Delivers Floor Speech On Future Of Permitting Reform Of Clean Energy Projects
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, speaks on the Senate floor about the future of permitting reform, Jan. 7, 2026. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor on how the Trump administration’s actions to cancel and stall energy projects are killing jobs, skyrocketing electric bills, and threatening permitting reform.
The speech comes as Donald Trump Read More
Advanced Space Awarded Phase II Contract For Space Debris Tracking With IARPA
ADVANCED SPACE News:
WESTMINSTER — Advanced Space, with partners Orion Space Solutions and ExoAnalytic Solutions, was recently awarded a Phase II contract with the IARPA Space Debris Identification and Tracking (SINTRA) program to continue the development of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) and other novel approaches for the detection, tracking, and characterization of currently non-trackable space debris in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) to Geosynchronous Orbit (GEO). During Phase I, Advanced Space and partners found compelling evidence for using unique phenomena to Read More
Los Amigos De Valles Caldera Announces $5,000 Goal Reached For Signage At National Preserve
Sign at Valles Caldera. Courtesy photo
From Los Amigos de Valles Caldera:
Los Amigos would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our members and donors who contributed to our $5,000 matching campaign in support of new signage at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Thanks to your generosity, we met the match!
We will be working closely with Preserve staff to determine the most effective way to use these funds.
New and updated signs will enhance the visitor experience by providing interpretive information at key locations throughout the Preserve. Trailhead signs and trail markers for both hiking Read More
Nominations Now Open For 2026 Governor’s Awards For Excellence In The Arts
NMDCA News:
New Mexico Arts is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts.
New Mexico’s vibrant arts scene will be showcased by the New Mexico Arts Commission and the New Mexico Arts Division, who are seeking nominations for the 2026 Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts.
Nominations are open through 5 p.m., Feb. 23, 2026. It’s easy to nominate individuals and arts organizations in New Mexico using an online form. Self-nominations and nominations by immediate family or members of the same household will not be accepted. Selected nominees Read More
Topper Girls Basketball Defeat Capitol Jaguars 56-33
Aaliyah Chavez takes control of the ball and prepares to pass the ball to Javaya Davison under the basket. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Topper Girls Basketball team hosted the Capitol Jaguars Wednesday night in Griffith Gym. The game was close as the teams were evenly matched, but the Toppers pulled away in the 2nd half to secure the victory 56-33.
Kohynn Young gets a shot off in the 1st quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Camden Shunk faces of against defender Elsa Gomez in the 1st quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Topper defense of Aaliyah Chavez Read More
Breaking Bad Habits Campaign Removes 10.5 Million Pounds Of Litter From Communities Across State
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — More than 19,000 volunteers removed over 10.5 million pounds of litter from communities across New Mexico through the state’s Breaking Bad Habits campaign in 2025.
The statewide litter prevention program—based on the hit TV series “Breaking Bad”—coordinated 250 cleanup events with 190 local organizations including the Albuquerque and Santa Fe Citizens’ Councils, Imagine ABQ, Trash Pandas Community Cleanup, Santa Fe Public Schools and Clean and Beautiful, Que Linda and RAID grantees.
“New Mexicans showed up—more than 19,000 volunteers rolled Read More
Local Love Holiday Contest Announces Week 6 Winner: Laurie Glascock For Village Arts Post
Image of the sixth winning entry in the Local Love Holiday ‘Snap, Tag, and Share’ contest, submitted by Laurie Glascock, for which she has won the Week 6 $100 Local Love Gift Card for showing her Local Love at Village Arts. Courtesy/Places & Spaces Los Alamos
From Places & Spaces Los Alamos:
Places and Spaces Los Alamos is excited to announce the Week 6 winner of the Local Love Holiday “Snap, Tag, and Share” contest! Congratulations to Laurie Glascock, who has won the Final Week $100 Local Love Gift Card for showing her Local Love at Village Arts. This gift card may be used for Read More
Former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson Appointed To Senate District 33
Rex Wilson
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has appointed former Lincoln County Commissioner Rex Wilson to represent Senate District 33, filling the seat left vacant last month by the resignation of Nicholas Paul.
A Republican from Ancho, Wilson served as a Lincoln County commissioner from 1997 to 2003. He is a rancher and former southern region director for Presbyterian Medical Services, where he oversaw programs in Chaves, Lincoln and Otero counties. The New Mexico Cattle Growers Association named Wilson its 2017 Cattleman of the Year.
Paul, a Republican from Alamogordo, Read More
County Planning & Zoning Commission Meets Jan. 14
Op-Ed: Present Scale Of Electrification Unprecedented
By RICK NEBEL
Los Alamos
This letter is a comment on two of the op-ed pieces that appeared in last week’s Los Alamos Daily Post: Robert Gibson’s article (link) and Paul Gessing’s article (link). Mr. Gibson pointed out that electrification is nothing new. However, the present scale of it is unprecedented. Mr. Gessing pointed this out in his article. He congratulated the governor for getting commitments to bring 3 new AI data centers to New Mexico.
The interesting part is that just 1 of those data centers consumes about 7 GW. I don’t have firm numbers on this, but the present total consumption Read More
Daily Postcard: Stellar’s Jay Perches In Tree In Quemazon
Daily Postcard: A Stellar’s Jay perches in a tree in the yard of a home on Sunday in Quemazon. The crested songbird is native to western North America. Photo by DW Decker Read More
Obituary: Edgar Allen ‘Al’ Bacon, Jr. Jan. 12, 1931 – Jan. 8, 2026
EDGAR ALLEN ‘AL’ BACON, JR. Jan. 12, 1931 – Jan. 8, 2026
Edgar Allen “Al” Bacon, Jr., of Landenberg, PA, passed away on January 8, 2026, after a long battle with vascular dementia. He was just a few days shy of his 95th birthday.
Al was born to the late Edgar A. Bacon, Sr., and Mary Lucille Copenhaver Bacon in Oakland, CA, on January 12, 1931. He was a 1949 graduate of Fremont High School and received his B.A. in Economics in 1952 and M.A. in Political Science in 1954 from the University of California, Berkeley.
After spending two years in the US Army stationed in Fort Ord, CA, he was hired in 1956 at Los Alamos Read More
C’YA Offers Ways To Serve Our Veterans This MLK Day
C’YA News:
The birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr is often a day of service. Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) offers you an opportunity to serve, 1-2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 19.
The White Rock Branch Library will provide a space for a come-and-go event sponsored by C’YA. This year, they hope community members of all ages will make Valentine cards for local and regional Veterans or thank you cards for local military members serving across the nation.
C’YA will offer a variety of opportunities for residents to thank our current and former troops as the USA celebrates its 250th birthday in July. Read More
Shin: Thank You Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann
By LISA SHIN
Los Alamos Family Eyecare PC
Dear Councilor Herrmann:
I am extremely grateful that you have requested a discussion about the option of creating a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) Commission for the upcoming Jan. 13, 2026, meeting. Currently, the County Council serves as the decision making governing body having authority over the two MRAs in Los Alamos – White Rock and Los Alamos Downtown East.
As you know, I have been a strong advocate for Los Alamos following NM State Statutes governing MRAs and neighboring communities to form a citizen-led MRA Commission.
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