Lights, Camera, Ag-tion! New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum Rolls Out Its Inaugural Short Film Contest Jan. 14
NMDCA News:
LAS CRUCES — Filmmakers are invited to create short films rooted in agriculture, ranching, and rural heritage for the New Mexico Heritage Short Film Contest in collaboration with the Las Cruces International Film Festival (LCIFF).
“This short film contest is truly important because it preserves and elevates stories of agriculture, ranching, and rural heritage through film, ensuring these lived experiences remain visible and relevant to future generations,” Eric Kirker, contest director and New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum (NMFRHM) Exhibit Designer, said. Read More
Learn About Hunting In NM From Past To Present Jan. 17
NMHS News:
You’re invited to a presentation by Matthew J. Barbour, NM Historic Sites Deputy Director, “Taylor Talks: An Archaeological Perspective on Hunting in New Mexico”, 2-3 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17.
Hunting has always played a pivotal role in Native American subsistence and culture. This presentation explores the archaeology and history of hunting in New Mexico from the arrival of hunters and gatherers to the twenty-first century.
Throughout his career, Barbour has published more than 200 nonfiction articles and monographs. In 2012 and 2014, he was awarded the City of Santa Fe Heritage Read More
Travel: Bears And Volcanoes Take Centerstage At Katmai National Park
Journey to Katmai NP via a float plane for a memorable journey. Photo by Debbie Stone
Give him space! Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Standing on the platform at Brooks Falls in Alaska’s Katmai National Park, I wanted to warn the salmon and tell them, “Look before you leap!” I lost count as to how many of the fish ended up in the mouth of the ginormous brown bear perched at the edge of the falls. While the other bears stood in the water and actually had to work for their food, this guy just planted himself in the perfect spot, ready to catch salmon after salmon in his Read More
Heinrich Announces 2025 Nominees To The United States Service Academies
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced his nominees to the United States Service Academies. A nomination is required to attend the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination. Being nominated is a significant honor. The application process is rigorous, and only the most qualified and meritorious candidates receive a nomination.
“Our nation’s service academies offer Read More
SFCC Services Unavailable Before 11 a.m. Jan. 14 Due To Campuswide Convocation Employee Meeting
Santa Fe Community College campus. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s services including front desk reception, academic advising, registration assistance and the cashier’s office will not be available Wednesday, Jan. 14 until 11 a.m. due to a campuswide Convocation employee meeting. Services will resume after 11 a.m. via email, phone, online and in-person. William C. Witter Fitness Education Center (FEC) will be closed until 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, for an in-service Fitness employee training.
The Santa Fe Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Road, Read More
Catch Of The Week: Top Four Cybersecurity New Year’s Resolutions
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
New Year’s resolutions usually involve going to the gym, drinking more water, or finally cleaning out that junk drawer. But in 2026, there is one area most people still forget to improve: their digital safety.
You do not need to be a hacker, a tech worker, or someone who understands “the cloud” to protect yourself online. You just need a few habits that actually stick. Here are four realistic cybersecurity resolutions that can save you money, time, and massive headaches this year.
1. Stop Reusing Passwords
Yes, this one again. And yes, Read More
LewAllen Galleries Unveils Latest ‘Feature Of The Week’
Tom Palmore, Proud as a Peacock, 2026, Oil & acrylic on canvas, 30 x 36 inches. Courtesy/LewAllen Galleries
Tom Palmore, Northern Beauty, 2026, Oil & acrylic on canvas, 24 x 18 inches. Courtesy/LewAllen Galleries LewAllen Galleries News:
LewAllen Galleries at 1613 Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe unveils its latest “Feature of the Week”.
For more than 50 years, artist Tom Palmore has captivated audiences with his wry and humorous portraits of animals, birds, and other wildlife subjects. His evocative and amazingly detailed paintings playfully upend the traditions of portraiture, Read More
Kiwanis To Hear From LAHS Principal Eric Ziegler Jan. 12
LAHS Principal Eric Ziegler
KIWANIS CLUB News:
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos will hear from Los Alamos High School Principal Eric Ziegler at its dinner meeting on Monday, Jan. 12.
The dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., with the meeting to be called to order at 6 p.m. at Trinity on the Hill Church.
To learn more about the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos, visit kiwanis.org. Read More
Americana At 250 Ponders Who We Are As New Mexicans On America’s Birthday
Delbert Buck, Figure, about 2000. Collection of the Museum of International Folk Art, gift of Earnest J. and Edith M. Schwartz, A. 2010.99.2. Courtesy photo
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the New Mexico History Museum is celebrating with a special exhibit, “Americana at 250: Eagles, Flags, and Uncle Sam,” opening Feb. 20, 2026. The exhibit will showcase symbols of Americana that evoke national identity and pride, such as eagles, flags, and Uncle Sam.
While New Mexico was far from statehood when the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, the Read More
LANL Foundation Opens Applications For Career Pathways Scholarship
LANLF News:
ESPAÑOLA — The LANL Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the Career Pathways Scholarship, an opportunity designed to support Northern New Mexico students and adult learners earning an associate degree, certificate, or professional trade credential in pursuit of a specific career goal.
“The Career Pathways scholarship is about expanding access to education that leads directly to opportunity,” said Mike Ammerman, LANL Foundation Scholarship Program Director. “This scholarship helps remove financial barriers for students and adult learners Read More
Belen Eagles Crush Topper Boys Basketball Monday 39-81
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers boys Topper basketball team played host to the Belen Eagles Monday night in Griffith Gymnasium. The Toppers fell behind early in the game, unable to close the gap. The Eagles’ fast offense and strong defense were more than the Toppers could handle, and they fell 39-81, bringing their record to 3-11. Here, Josh Matterson goes up for a shot in the 2nd half. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Ben Brousseau powers his way through the Eagles’ defense to score in the 1st quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Noah Romero blocks Pablo Aguilar’s shot Read More
UNM-LA Advisory Board To Meet Monday, Jan. 12
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board is holding a board meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 12, in the Building 2 Lecture Hall (Room 230) on the UNM-LA campus located at 4000 University Drive, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
The meeting will also be virtual via Zoom. You can join the meeting by following this link: https://unm.zoom.us/j/95145966954.
Agenda items include swearing in three board members and discussion of tuition and fees.
The board generally meets on the Monday preceding the second Tuesday of each odd calendar month except in July, unless otherwise directed. The board Read More
PEEC Launches Monthly Climate Café Series, Facilitating Emotional Discussion
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is introducing a new Climate Café series, offering a welcoming, facilitator-guided space for community dialogue and reflection on our emotional responses to a changing climate.
The first session will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at Los Alamos Nature Center.
The Climate Café series provides an open, supportive environment where participants can share experiences, explore practices that support mental wellness, and build climate resilience. Each gathering invites attendees to discuss and Read More
County Environmental Services Closed For Employee Training And Facility Maintenance Jan. 14
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, for employee development, safety training, certification compliance, and facility maintenance.
This includes operations at the Eco Station and the White Rock Overlook Convenience Center. Trash, yard waste, and recycling collection services will also be suspended. Collection services for those impacted will be provided Thursday, Jan. 15.
Environmental Services will hold one training and certification day per quarter to ensure all employees remain compliant. The quarterly closure is Read More
Northern Flicker Spotted At RC Raceway In Overlook Park
One of several Northern Flickers spotted congregating around the RC Raceway on Saturday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by Richard SkolnikRobinson: Could Rural Postal Service Be On The Chopping Block?
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
©2025 New Mexico News Services
What do these New Mexico communities have in common: Dulce, Gamerco, High Rolls, Hope, Lakewood, Medanales, Monument, Petaca, San Patricio, Sunspot, Timberon, Tinnie, Whites City, and Yatahey?
They’re all rural, and they (still) have post offices.
The U.S. Postal Service is facing some big changes. Even though we all just stood in lines to mail packages, our usage has declined. The internet has taken a bite out of the USPS, and yet people, especially in rural areas, still depend on it. In New Mexico one in four people live in rural Read More
Los Alamos High School Graduates Reuben Goettee & Samantha Grow Perform In Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Los Alamos High School 2022 graduates and Northern Arizona University students Reuben Goettee and Samantha Grow perform in the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
While many Americans could be found seated around the dinner table Thanksgiving Day, two Los Alamos High School graduates – Reuben Goettee and Samantha Grow – found themselves on national television in front of millions of viewers.
Goettee and Grow are members of the Northern Arizona University marching band, which earned Read More
Housing New Mexico Opens Home Improvement Program Wait List In Eight Counties It Serves
HOUSING NM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Housing New Mexico has opened the wait list for HOME Rehabilitation Program services in the eight counties it directly serves through its Home Improvement Program.
The Home Improvement Program provides financial assistance to income‑eligible homeowners who need critical home rehabilitation.
Residents in Guadalupe, Harding, Los Alamos, McKinley, Quay, Rio Arriba, San Juan and Union Counties may apply to the Home Improvement Program directly through Housing New Mexico.
Homeowner‑occupied residences are eligible for the Home Improvement Program, and Read More
Daily Postcard: The Crack Of Dawn Over Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: The colorful view at the crack of dawn on Tuesday, with Central Avenue at lower center right in Los Alamos. Photo by DW Decker Read More
State Sen. Crystal Brantley Seeks Attorney General Guidance After Court Halts Gun Waiting Period In New Mexico
Sen. Crystal Diamond Brantley
STATE News:
ELEPHANT BUTTE — State Sen. Crystal Diamond Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) has sent a formal letter to Attorney General Raúl Torrez requesting guidance on the enforcement of New Mexico’s seven-day firearm waiting period law following federal court action that has placed the statute on hold. A copy of the full letter is attached.
Brantley’s request follows recent decisions by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit blocking enforcement of the waiting period while litigation continues. Despite the ruling, firearm retailers across New Mexico Read More
