Lobos 2nd Field Goal Raises Score To 6-0 In Rate Bowl
The Lobos make another field goal raising the score to 6-0 in the 2025 Rate Bowl underway now against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Chase Field in Phoenix. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Lobos Coach Eck Speaks To Team At Start Of 2nd Quarter
UNM Lobos Head Coach Jason Eck speaks to the team at the beginning of the 2nd quarter of the 2025 Rate Bowl underway today on Chase Field in Phoenix. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Lobos On Score Board With 3 Point Field Goal!
The Minnesota Golden Gophers won the coin toss and kicked off first in the 2025 Rate Bowl underway now at Chase Field in Phoenix. However, the UNM Lobos are on the score board with a 3 point field goal! Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Former Hilltopper Melaki Gutierrez Playing In 2025 Rate Bowl
Former Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Melaki Gutierrez is now playing for the UNM Lobos. He is shown here today wearing the #14 jersey on Chase Field in Phoenix preparing to play the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the 2025 Rate Bowl. Courtesy/Gutierrez Family
The family of former Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Melaki Gutierrez (now playing for the UNM Lobos) is in Phoenix today preparing to watch the Lobos play in the 2025 Rate Bowl against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Shown here are his father Daniel, mother Francine and sister Emily Gutierrez. Courtesy/Gutierrez Family Read More
Lobos Take Field 5 Minutes To Kick Off In 2025 Rate Bowl!
Scene of Lobos taking the Field with 5 minutes to kick off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers today in the 2025 Rate Bowl at Chase Field in Phoenix. Photo by Ryn Herrmann
Lobos take the Field with 5 minutes to kick off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers today in the 2025 Rate Bowl at Chase Field in Phoenix. ‘Everyone’s a Lobo! Woof! Woof! Woof!’ Photo by Ryn Herrmann
Another scene of Lobos taking the Field with 5 minutes to kick off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers today in the 2025 Rate Bowl at Chase Field in Phoenix. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
UNM Spirit Marching Band Performing In 2025 Rate Bowl
The University of New Mexico Spirit Marching Band performing now on Chase Field in Phoenix ahead of today’s big game between the UNM Lobos and Minnesota Golden Gophers in the 2025 Rate Bowl. Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
Live From Chase Stadium Lobos Warm Up Before Rate Bowl
Coming to you live from Chase Field in Phoenix the Lobos just took to the field to warm up at one hour from kick off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the 2025 Rate Bowl! Photo by Ryn Herrmann
Outside Chase Field is all kinds of fun including Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann and her family running into Lobos Head Coach Jason Eck’s family who she describes as ‘very nice and interacting with Lobo fans’ as excitement mounts ahead of today’s big game! Photo by Ryn Herrmann Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Jared Krupp At Blue Window
Local artist Jared Krupp is on the job Monday serving customers at Blue Window Bistro and showing off the beautiful blue themed Christmas Tree at the center of the eatery at 1789 Central Ave. in downtown Los Alamos. Along with his work at Blue Window, Krupp also teaches drawing classes at the Karen Wray Gallery. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
TGIF Concert To Feature Pianist Luke Raffanti At First Presbyterian Church In Santa Fe Jan. 5, 2026
Pianist Luke Raffanti
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to enjoy the upcoming TGIF Concert featuring pianist Luke Raffanti at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Fe.
First Presbyterian offers weekly recitals 5:30-6 p.m. on Fridays. These concerts are free and open to all.
A freewill offering for the recital fund will be received.
Details:
- Date: Jan 5, 2026
- Time: 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 5:15 p.m.)
- What: Luke Raffanti, piano
- Music: Leontovich, Ravel, Schubert, Rachmaninoff, Faure, Brahms and Scarlatti
- Where: First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe
- Admission: Freewill
Freddie Loves Christmas And Can’t Stand To See It End!
Freddie the handsome 17-year-old Havanese belonging to Rick and Liddie Martinez loves the Christmas season so much that he just can’t stand to see it end! Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
New Mexico Gubernatorial Candidate Sam Bregman Unveils Blueprint To Tackle Cost-Of-Living Crisis
From the Sam Bregman for Governor Campaign:
ALBUQUERQUE — With affordability now the top concern for voters nationwide, New Mexico gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman today released a bold, comprehensive Affordability Plan designed to lower everyday costs for working families, seniors, and small businesses and to deliver real, measurable relief.
“President Trump’s State of the Nation speech last night (Dec. 17) showed how out of touch he is with the struggles of families facing the high price of his tariffs and the GOP assault on health care,” Bregman said.
At a time when families are being Read More
Tour ‘Palace Through Time’ Exhibit At NM History Museum
NMHM News:
The community is invited to join a fast-paced, story-rich tour of the exhibit “Palace Through Time” at the New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) and see how the Palace of the Governors has been rebuilt, repurposed, and reimagined since 1610.
What: Museum educator Neil Dodge will lead a tour of the History Museum’s “Palace Through Time” exhibition during Palace Avenue First Friday Art Walk. Drop in between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, to learn more about the Palace as a structure, site, setting, and symbol.
The tour shows how public places carry layered meanings and why careful interpretation Read More
Alert: Main Hill Road Closed Due To Rockslide
UPDATE: As of 8:25 a.m. the Main Hill Road has been cleared and reopened.
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) report that both east and westbound lanes of N.M. 502, Main Hill Road, are closed due to a rockslide near Anderson Overlook.
LAPD officers are on scene and the New Mexico Department of Transportation is en route. Traffic is being rerouted to East Jemez Road or the Truck Route.
At this time, there is no estimated timeline for when the roadway will reopen.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Read More
NM Primary Care Council To Hold Quarterly Meeting Jan. 8
HCA News:
Notice is hereby given that the New Mexico Primary Care Council will convene for a regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 8. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.
The public is welcome, and information about how to attend the meeting is below.
Copies of the agenda will be posted and available on the Health Care Authority’s website. Copies may also be obtained by contacting Stakeholder Engagement & Community Coordinator – MAD Zachary Larry at zachary.larry@hca.nm.gov.
An individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified Read More
Kiwanis Club Hears From Los Alamos Historical Society
Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Todd Nichols and Assistant Director Kristen Hollis speaking at the Dec. 2 Kiwanis Club meeting at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Todd Nichols and Assistant Director Kristen Hollis spoke at the Dec. 2 Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos meeting at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church. Their presentation outlined the mission of the organization and provided an update on its activities.
The society’s mission is to preserve, promote, Read More
New Immigration Law Workforce Training Program Expands Immigration Legal Services Statewide
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A new immigration law workforce training program will expand access to legal services for New Mexico’s nearly 131,000 foreign-born workers, with community advocates now serving residents from Bernalillo and Doña Ana to San Juan and Lea counties.
“This innovative partnership is helping the department train new professionals for in-demand legal careers in our state,” NMDWS Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair said. “When we expand access to immigration legal services, we expand opportunity and this training helps make that possible for workers, families, and communities Read More
Daily Postcard: Tangerine Sunrise Fills Sky Above Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A tangerine colored sunrise fills the sky on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at Bandelier National Monument. Bandelier will be open dawn to dusk on New Year’s Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31. The Visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Park will be open dawn to dusk New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1 and the visitor Center & Park Store will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Large crowds are anticipated during these holidays. Visitors driving into Frijoles Canyon during peak hours (typically between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.) may experience temporary closures to the park as the parking Read More
New Mexico History Museum Names Maria Sanchez-Tucker Deputy Director
Maria Sanchez-Tucker
NMHM News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico History Museum (NMHM) has named Maria Sanchez-Tucker deputy director, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience in museums, libraries and public service organizations to the institution.
Sanchez-Tucker most recently served as director of the City of Santa Fe’s Community Services Department, where she oversaw public libraries, senior services, recreation and youth programs. The department includes three library branches, multiple recreational facilities, senior centers and youth programs, with more than 300 Read More
Los Alamos Shines Bright On Christmas Eve At Ashley Pond
Families, friends, and community members gathered at Ashley Pond to share in the beauty and joy of Christmas. Courtesy/Freedom Church
FREEDOM CHURCH News:
Christmas Eve at Ashley Pond became a night to remember as Los Alamos residents gathered for Freedom Church’s annual Candlelight Service. The scene came alive with families coming together for a night that blended tradition, hope, and fun for all ages.
The peaceful atmosphere and warmer than usual temperatures set the stage for an evening that many say captured the heart of Christmas in Los Alamos.
Before the first song began, children Read More
LATA Celebrates 50 Years Of Service With Commitment To The Future
LATA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — LATA proudly marks its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of protecting people and natural resources through technical excellence, integrity, and trusted partnerships. Since its founding in 1976, LATA has played a vital role in addressing some of the nation’s most complex environmental and engineering challenges while remaining grounded in the principles that shaped the company from the very beginning.
Established on a foundation of honesty, fairness, superior performance, and respect for people and partnerships, LATA’s early leaders believed Read More
