DEA: Explore Drug Facts This Holiday Season
DEA News:
As 30 Days of Drug Facts comes to an end this December, the DEA encourages the community to take time to learn about drugs.
When you know the risks and effects, you can prevent misuse, avoid harmful interactions, and recognize warning signs early to help those in need.
Accurate information also protects against the danger of hearing incorrect information from your peers or through social media. Education strengthens both you and your community’s safety by lowering crime and health issues linked to drug abuse.
DEA.gov offers many drug fact sheets where you can find descriptions of a Read More
Hilltoppers Win 2025 Lady Horsemen Christmas Tournament
Hilltoppers earn the trophy at the 2025 Lady Horsemen Christmas Tournament. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers girls varsity basketball team participated in the 2025 Lady Horsemen Christmas Tournament Dec. 18-20 and brought home the blue trophy.
Their first game was against Cuba High School. The Hilltoppers led most of the game but couldn’t pull away. Javaya Davison and Kohynn Young did most of the scoring in the first three quarters. In the 4th quarter, the Hilltoppers pulled away for a 52-36 win.
The 2nd game was a rematch of the first game of the season between Read More
Los Alamos County Health Council To Meet Jan. 8
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Health Council is scheduled to meet at noon on Jan. 8 in Room 110 at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
This meeting is open to the public in person, and also via Zoom by pasting into the browser the following: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82011771382.
Agenda:
- CALL TO ORDER
- PUBLIC COMMENT
III. BOARDS/STAFF/MEMBERS COMMUNICATION
Approval of Minutes from the Los Alamos County Health Council Meeting on Dec. 4, 2025.
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Presenters: Lisa Hampton
Los_Alamos_County_Health_Council_25-12-04_BCC_Meeting_Minutes Attachments: Read More
Support Group To Discuss Weight Loss With GLP-1 Drugs
COMMUNITY News:
A support group that started to discuss weight loss with GLP-1 drugs in 2025 will continue in 2026.
“We’ve been getting a lot of positive feedback from local doctors, nurse practitioners, and other medical professionals who keep telling us how needed something like this is in our community,” said Kate Cleveland. “Yes, there are plenty of online support groups for people using GLP-1 medications, but sitting in a room together is a different experience entirely.”
The group is about being in a space where people can laugh, compare notes, and help reduce the stigma that still lingers Read More
First Born Program Of Los Alamos Wins 100 Men Who Care December Giving Event
By BRIAN SCOTT
Member
Los Alamos 100 Men Who Care
Los Alamos 100 Men Who Care members selected First Born Program of Los Alamos (FBPLA) as the recipient of their December 2025 giving award. The group meets quarterly for a 30-minute social with simple food and drink, and then to hear three pre-selected organizations make five-minute presentations.
The group then votes on the organizations, and each member writes a check for $100 to the winner.
In addition to FBPLA, the group heard from Los Alamos Arts Council and Los Alamos League of Women Voters. Thirty-five people attended the event Dec. 11, which Read More
Daily Postcard: Valles Caldera Eruption Experience Today
The Valles Caldera Eruption Experience happens for 15 minutes, every hour on the half-hour today, Dec. 31. The show lasts approximately 3 minutes. Visitors are encouraged to stay afterwards and interact with the Volcano Discovery Center exhibit. Courtesy/VCNP
Description
The community is invited to experience an immersive simulation of the Valles Caldera eruption today at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m.
Every hour on the half-hour during this event, the Volcano Discovery Center “erupts” with a multisensory exhibit experience Read More
New Mexico Earns National And Global Recognition As A Top Travel Destination For 2026
STATE News:
SANTA FE – Destinations across New Mexico have been recognized by leading national travel and lifestyle media publications as the best places to visit in 2026, reinforcing the Land of Enchantment’s growing momentum as a premier global travel destination.
Marquee media outlets including Frommer’s, Condé Nast Traveler, U.S. News & World Report, and Brit + Co have spotlighted New Mexico’s cities, towns, and iconic experiences, including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, and historic Route 66, highlighting the state’s rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and meaningful Read More
County: New Chargers For Electric Vehicles Are Operational
EV charging stations at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Courtesy/Los Alamos County
COUNTY News:
Twelve new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in front of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building are now fully operational and available for use following a two-month installation project.
The 12 stations are powered by six state-of-the-art Level 2 dual-port networked chargers. A fee of $0.23/kWh will apply for public use of the chargers, helping to offset the operational costs of the new infrastructure. Users will need to have or set up a ChargePoint account to use the chargers. Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Jan. 2-8, 2025
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Jan. 2-8, 2025:
Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 12-16–25
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce “New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax”
- 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
- 8 p.m.
Public Safety Day With Senator Tobiassen Jan. 21
County: Protect Your Home From Sewer Overflow
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is reminding customers to check whether their home or business is protected from potential sewer backups with a properly installed and maintained backwater valve.
Although DPU follows a rigorous maintenance program for cleaning and repairing sanitary sewer mains, obstructions can still occur for a variety of reasons. Sewer backups can be costly to clean up and may create public health risks for occupants.
When a backwater valve is required
The national plumbing code requires a backwater valve when any plumbing fixture (such Read More
NM Commits $11.9M To Expand Border Planning And Infrastructure
Funding will support the completion of several water and wastewater infrastructure investments, including $3.2 million toward the Santa Teresa elevated water tank and $2.3 million for flood control berm improvements. Courtesy photo
Funding will support the completion of several water and wastewater infrastructure investments, including $3.2 million toward the Santa Teresa elevated water tank and $2.3 million for flood control berm improvements. Courtesy photo
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) and the New Mexico Border Authority (NMBA) are Read More
New Mexico Medicaid Receives $211.5 Million To Strengthen Rural Health Care
HCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) today received $211,484,741 in grant funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to support improvements in rural health care access and delivery across the state.
The funding is part of the Rural Health Transformation Program and will be used to expand rural health services, stabilize critical access facilities, bolster the health care workforce, and advance technology-enabled, community-based care models statewide.
“This $211.5 million federal investment recognizes New Mexico’s bold plan to transform Read More
Santa Fe Community Orchestra Chamber Players Presents ‘Chamber Players’ Jan. 18
Courtesy/Santa Fe Community Orchestra
SFCO News:
The Santa Fe Community Orchestra Chamber Players will present a free chamber music concert at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, at the Sagrado Theater at Christ Church Santa Fe.
This intimate afternoon performance will feature masterworks for small ensemble, offering audiences the opportunity to experience the expressive depth, color, and nuance of chamber music in a welcoming and accessible setting.
Concert Program
Chamber Players
Join us for intimate afternoon of chamber music that journeys from early Romantic brilliance for clarinet Read More
Competency Diversion Pilot Program Beginning In Bernalillo County
NMSC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is starting a program to guide newly arrested people with mental illness to treatment and divert them from the justice system.
Individuals charged with misdemeanor and nonviolent felony offenses, except DWI, may qualify for the competency diversion program. It is the fifth such program piloted in a New Mexico court.
“We improve public safety by connecting people with a history of severe mental illness to the treatment and community-based support services they need for potential recovery,” said Justice Briana H. Zamora, Read More
Unveiling And Reception For New Mural Commemorating The Centennial Of Route 66 Jan. 4 At New Mexico History Museum
NMHM News:
A mural commemorating the Route 66 Centennial by New Mexico artist Molly Mendenhall will be unveiled Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, at an opening reception in the lobby of the New Mexico History Museum (NMHM).
The artist will attend the event and talk about the mural painting process and her design. Visitors can take photos of the vibrant mural, “Mother Road Coming into Color,” which illustrates a transition from a sepia-washed and stippled (small dotted) 1930’s scene to a modern vision of Albuquerque coming into color in the distance.
Enjoy light refreshments provided by the Women’s Read More
Daily Postcard: Spectacular Sunset Follows Cold, Rainy Day
Daily Postcard: A cold, grey, rainy day made for a spectacular sunset Saturday evening over Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Gubernatorial Candidate Deb Haaland Holds Roundtable With Southern New Mexico Law Enforcement Officials
Deb Haaland
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LAS CRUCES – Deb Haaland, candidate for governor, hosted a round table on Dec. 17 with police chiefs, police lieutenants, marshals, and sheriffs from across southern New Mexico.
Haaland knows that New Mexicans don’t feel safe — and that needs to change. She was briefed by officials on managing staffing shortages and resources, drug trafficking, repeat offenders, and juvenile crime. She outlined key solutions including Read More
Limited Spots Remain For PEEC/Los Alamos Mountaineers’ Las Conchas Snowshoe & Cross‑Country Ski Outing
Scene from folks participating in a previous snowshoe & cross‑country ski adventure. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Outdoor enthusiasts are invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Los Alamos Mountaineers (LAM) for an intermediate snowshoe or cross‑country ski adventure, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026.
With only a few spaces left, early registration is encouraged. This point‑to‑point winter outing will travel from the Las Conchas Trailhead to the East Fork Trailhead, covering 4.5 miles and approximately 800 feet of elevation gain.
Designed Read More
Camp May Road Work Updated Due To Lack Of Snow
COUNTY News:
With high hopes for a snowy ski season at Pajarito Mountain, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) previously shortened closures on Camp May Road during the holidays. Unfortunately, the mountain is still too dry for skiing, and as such, the road closure schedule is being adjusted again to take advantage of the favorable weather conditions for construction.
Camp May Road and Camp May will be closed through 5 p.m. Wednesday this week. They will be open Thursday through Sunday. Starting Monday, Jan. 5, Camp May Road will be closed Monday through Thursday for two more weeks Read More
