Family YMCA’s Holistic Winter Wellness Program: A Multidisciplinary Approach To Whole-Person Wellness
YMCA News:
Beginning Feb. 1, the Family YMCA will host the Holistic Winter Wellness Program. The program blends four complementary modalities led by experienced practitioners:
Conscious Connected Breathwork
Led by Tessa D, this 75-minute guided breathwork session uses music, affirmations, and mindful breathing to quiet the mind and open the heart. Participants experience deep relaxation while supporting nervous-system regulation, improved sleep, reduced anxiety, and increased energy and emotional clarity.
Sound Bath Meditation
Facilitated by Amber Word, this 90-minute immersive Read More
Hot Tip: Ashes To Ashes
State of New Mexico News:
New Mexicans know: There’s nothing quite like coming home to cozy up in front of the fire. Whether wood stove or kiva fireplace, whether for a one-night flame or cooking dinner every evening, fires are winter tradition from Cloudcroft to Cimarron.
This winter has brought record-breaking early season warmth, but cold days are coming, meaning it’s time to crank up the heat at home.
Fire doesn’t end when flames die down:
- You have to dispose of wood ash safely, too. Tossing ash over the porch railing won’t cut it — even “cold” ashes retain enough heat to ignite flammable materials.
Los Alamos Children’s Chorus Free Trial Class Jan. 14
ABC Suicide Prevention Class Canceled Due To Snow
COMMUNITY News:
Today’s ABC suicide prevention class is canceled due to the snow delay.
The next class will be at 12 p.m., Monday, Feb. 9, at the White Rock Library. For more information or to sign up, contact Brandi Weiss – brandi@losalamoscf.org. Read More
Step Up Gallery Presents ‘Magic Paintbrush: Painting Peace And Healing’ Opening Jan. 15
ART News:
The healing art of Santa Fe artist Feather Redfox will fill Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library beginning Jan. 15. The public is invited to an opening reception from 2–3:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17, with an artist talk by Feather at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
More than 60 paintings will be shown in this exhibit, called Magic Paintbrush -Painting Peace and Healing. Feather describes her process for creating this artwork as one of exploration. She approaches the canvas with a question or thought, and rather than painting a preconceived scene or composition, she lets the question Read More
Obituary: Mary Louise Williams Jan. 1, 2026
MARY LOUISE WILLIAMS Jan. 1, 2026
Mary Louise Williams passed away Jan. 1, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was 89. Mary Louise (also known as “Mary Lou”) was a gifted teacher, a lover of history, a solid friend to many, and dedicated to environmental and civil issues. She cared about the “common good” and used that phrase frequently in her writing and conversations.
She grew up in Mountainair, New Mexico, with a businessman father and a mother who had been a one-room schoolhouse teacher (Fred and Mabel Hail). She had an older brother and sister (Wilfred and Jo), and learning was always part of their Read More
LAPS Recognizes Outgoing School Board Members Ryan Adams And Ellen Specter
Outgoing LAPS School Board members Ellen Specter and Ryan Adams were recognized for their service to the district at the December School Board meeting. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
The LAPS School Board will kick off the first meeting of 2026 with the installation of two new school board members. Margie Serrato and Antonio Jaurigue were elected last November to represent District 1 and District 2, respectively. Their term will run through 2030.
Serrato is replacing Ellen Specter, who has served on the School Board since 2017. Throughout her years of service, she contributed to numerous districts Read More
Latest Update On Federal Funding For Childcare Assistance
ECECD News:
On Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, after close of business, the federal Office of Child Care sent states updated guidance about monthly reporting requirements under the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF). Please see ACF – Office of Child Care Bulletin.
The guidance asks for some additional details in monthly reports to the federal government. This information is already part of what Early Childhood Education & Care Department (ECECD) submits, so there will be no disruption to Child Care Assistance payments. Providers will not need to submit any new paperwork or information Read More
FBI: Reward For Information Regarding Bank Robbery On Albuquerque’s West Side
Image of suspect. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who robbed the Bank of America at 2601 Coors Blvd NW, at approximately 11:25 a.m., Monday, Dec. 29, 2025.
Suspect description:
- Race: White
- Age: approximately 60-70 years old
- Eyes: Blue
- Clothing: Yellow construction vest, a black hoodie with the hood up and maroon sleeves, a blue surgical mask, and blue jeans.
The suspect entered the bank, implied he had a bomb, and demanded cash from a teller who handed over an undisclosed amount of money to the robber.
The FBI is Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools On Two-Hour Delay
From Superintendent Jennifer Guy:
Los Alamos Public Schools will be on a 2-hour delay today, Jan. 9, due to winter weather conditions.
This delay will give our crews time to make sure parking lots and sidewalks are clear and safe for staff and students.
Buses will arrive at their usual stops 2 hours late. School will begin 2 hours late. Please be safe in your travels and watch for possible ice on roadways and sidewalks.
Two-hour Delayed Start:
- Buses will arrive at bus stops two hours later than the usual pickup time.
School start times during a 2-hour delay:
- Elementary schools – 10:10 a.m.
County Manager Announces 10 AM Start For Non-essential County Government Services And Facilities
COUNTY News:
Due to inclement weather and icy conditions, Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent has ordered a 10 a.m. start for all nonessential county government services and facilities today, Jan. 9.
Some exceptions and additional information are as follows:
- Atomic City Transit: All services (fixed routes, ACT assist & ACT MyRide) will begin at approximately 7 a.m. For specific route information, visit www.atomiccitytransit.com, or check the ACTracker.
- Environmental Services: There will be no disruption to Friday’s refuse and recycle pickup routes. The crew will complete
Snowy Scene Looking East From White Rock Residence
The snowy scene this morning from a residence in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
UNM-LA Delays Opening Until 10 AM Today
UNM-LA News:
Due to winter weather conditions, the UNM-Los Alamos campus will delay its opening until 10 a.m. today, Jan. 9. Read More
Rethinking Hewett: Revisiting The Vision And Complicated Legacy Of A New Mexico Icon Dr. Edgar Lee Hewett
Edgar L. Hewett at Salinas Pueblo National Monument, New Mexico. Edgar L. Hewett Collection, PAAC.056.0334. NMHM. Courtesy/NMHM
NMHM News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) and the School for Advanced Research (SAR) invite the public to take a fresh look at one of New Mexico’s most influential and controversial figures from our shared history.
This spring, the two Santa Fe institutions launch Rethinking Hewett, a four-part series exploring the life and legacy of Dr. Edgar Lee Hewett, the archaeologist and educator who helped shape the state’s contemporary cultural identity. Read More
SFCC And Santa Fe HEC To Close In Honor Of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College, 6401 Richards Avenue, and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road, will be closed Monday, Jan. 19, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
No classes or activities will be held, and no other student services will be available. The college’s early childcare and education center, Kids Campus and gym, the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center, also will be closed. Both campuses will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 20, which is the first day of classes for the SFCC spring semester.
Spring credit classes begin Tuesday, Jan. 20. Registration Read More
Daily Postcard: Mountain Bluebird Visiting Overlook Park
Daily Postcard: Mountain Bluebird visiting Overlook Park Thursday. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Obituary: Cora Ortega May 29, 1938 – Jan. 8, 2026
CORA ORTEGA May 29, 1938 – Jan. 8, 2026
Cora Ortega passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the age of 87 surrounded by family in the Española Valley.
Born in La Madera, New Mexico to Adolfo & Margarita Ortega, she was raised on the family farm in El Rito, New Mexico. In the late 1950s she moved to Española and worked as a celebrated cook for El Paragua, Matilda’s Café, Emilio’s Restaurant, The Chuck Wagon and The Roadrunner Café for 30 years. She loved to be in the kitchen and was happiest when she was cooking for her family.
In the 1980s she began working for the New Mexico Read More
Pile Burns Begin Friday In Valles Caldera National Preserve
Pile burns in December 2025 on San Antonio Mountain. Photo by Jason Thivener/NPS
VCNP News:
With the recent snowfall, the National Park Service will ignite burn piles starting Friday, Jan. 9, on the Cerro Pinon Unit of Valles Caldera National Preserve. Smoke will be visible from the unit, located on the north side of Valle Grande.
Burning activities will continue throughout the winter months as weather and fuel conditions allow, and ignitions will occur only when adequate snow cover or moisture is present to ensure safe and effective operations.
These prescribed pile burns are designed to Read More
Police Close All Lanes Of St. Francis Dr. Between N.M. 599 And Alamo Drive In Santa Fe
Tonight’s Topper Girls Basketball Game Postponed
LAHS News:
Tonight’s Los Alamos High School girls’ basketball games vs. Valencia High School have been postponed as a precaution due to the weather forecast. The safety of the athletes and fans is a number one priority.
The games are rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 9. The freshmen will play at 4 p.m., followed by JV at 5:30 p.m. and Varsity at 7 p.m.
Go to https://www.laschools.net/departments/athletics for ticket information and to view schedules. Read More
