Scenes Of Celebration At Santa Fe Opera’s 2025 Winter Gala
Attending the Santa Fe Opera’s 2025 Winter Gala on Dec. 20, from left, Manny Cordova (Governor’s husband), U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, guest, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, guest, Gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland, and Santa Fe Opera Board Member and 2025 Gala Chair Henry R. Muñoz III. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Also attending the 2025 Winter Gala, from left, Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Executive Director Eric Vasquez, his wife New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard, Rick Martinez, his wife Santa Fe Opera Board Member and Enterprise Read More
Now Completed Critical Broadband Project Ends Frequent Blackouts In Gallup And Surrounding McKinley County
CNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) has announced that a critical broadband project designed to eliminate high-speed internet outages in Gallup and surrounding McKinley County is complete.
The project’s completion is the result of a partnership between OBAE, Lumen Technologies and Ethos Broadband and means tens of thousands of residents in Gallup and McKinley County will no longer see frequent high-speed internet blackouts.
“This upgrade reduces isolated outages and keeps families connected to critical health information and everyday necessities, Read More
Families Gather For Farolito Making On Barranca Mesa
Families gathered early Christmas Eve to make farolitos on Barranca Mesa. Made from sand-filled paper bags with a candle inside, farolitos create a warm glow for holiday celebrations and processions. These simple, handmade lanterns traditionally line pathways, windows, and churches, symbolizing the shepherds’ fires guiding the way for the Christ child. Photo by Evan Reitzell
Scene from families gathered early Christmas Eve to make farolitos on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Evan Reitzell
Gathering sand early Christmas Eve to make farolitos on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Evan Reitzell
Scene from Read More
New Mexico Aging And Long-Term Services Department Marks Year Of Expanded Services For Seniors In 2025
ALTSD Cabinet Secretary Emily Kaltenbach
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — In 2025, the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) advanced a wide range of policies, programs, and partnerships to help older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers across the state live with dignity and independence.
“This past year we focused on building systems that work better, reach farther, and put people first,” ALTSD Cabinet Secretary Emily Kaltenbach said. “Every one of these actions reflects what we hear directly from older adults and caregivers: people want support that is accessible, Read More
Panoramic View Early Christmas Eve From Los Pueblos
A panoramic view from the end of Los Pueblos Street early Christmas Eve on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Tyler Marr Catch Of The Week: Spotify Scraping
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
In a reminder that the internet will always try to copy anything that isn’t nailed down, Spotify is investigating claims that a self-described “pirate archivist” group managed to scrape a massive portion of its music catalog. We are talking hundreds of terabytes of data, millions of tracks, and enough metadata to make any data hoarder weep with joy…Yikes!
The group, known as Anna’s Archive, says it scraped Spotify at scale using unauthorized accounts and automation. Not a dramatic smash-and-grab through a blinking server room, Read More
Visit County Animal Shelter Or Site To Adopt Or Volunteer
Stop by the shelter after the holidays to meet adoptable cats and dogs, or visit the shelter website. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Looking for a way to give back or to find a furr-ever friend? Visit the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter.
Stop by the shelter after the holidays to meet adoptable cats and dogs, or browse available animals anytime on the shelter website.
Whether one is ready to adopt or just wanting to help out, volunteers are always welcome. Come make a difference … one paw at a time.
New Mexico Department Of Transportation Seeks Public Input On Statewide Active Transportation Plan
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation is asking residents to help shape a new Active Transportation Plan that will guide future pedestrian and bicycle improvements on state-owned roads.
As part of the plan’s development process, the project team is soliciting public input via an online survey, available in English and Spanish. Public participation will help NMDOT better understand and respond to the needs of people who walk, bike, and roll in New Mexico.
Aligned with NMDOT safety goals, the plan will emphasize an “all ages and abilities” approach to pedestrian Read More
Los Pueblos Street Lined With Farolitos On Christmas Eve
The beautiful view of Los Pueblos Street on Christmas Eve. The County turned off the street lights, the winds were mild and all the farolitos stayed lit late into the night. Some were still burning as dawn lightened the sky. ‘Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.’ Courtesy/Steve and Ann Greene Read More
Federal Office Of Special Education Programs Finds New Mexico Maintains Top National Ranking For Infant Early Intervention
ECECD Sec. Elizabeth Groginsky
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — For the third consecutive year, New Mexico’s Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) ranks first in the nation for identifying and enrolling babies from birth to 12 months with developmental delays and disabilities, according to the latest federal data released last month.
The rankings, determined by the federal Office of Special Education Programs for 2024, also show New Mexico ranks second in the nation for serving children ages 1-2, behind only Massachusetts.
ECECD’s Family Infant Toddler (FIT) program reaches families Read More
Jump Into The Fast Lane And Route 66’s Enduring Spirit At New Mexico History Museum
Los Lunas artist Molly Mendenhall paints a mural in the lobby of the New Mexico History Museum commemorating the centennial of Route 66. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — Route 66’s centennial is being celebrated with a new lobby mural at New Mexico History Museum in conjunction with an exhibition at the Governor’s Gallery featuring all five finalists’ designs. A public mural unveiling will be held at the museum 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 4, The exhibit, “Mother Road: Route 66 in New Mexico,” opens at the Governor’s Gallery Monday, Jan. 12, 2026.
Los Lunas Artist Molly Mendenhall was selected Read More
HMS Implacable: Thank You Residents Of Los Alamos For Most Successful 2025 Toys For Tots Drive!
By William J. Knight, PMV, GCE, OM, MC, KR,
Captain (sg), RMN, and
Commanding Officer Earl White Lion,
HMS Implacable, Royal Manticoran Navy
The Commanding Officer, HMS Implacable, the Local chapter of the Royal Manticoran Navy: The Official Honor Harrington Fan Association, takes pleasure in presenting this Letter of Commendation to: The residents of the County of Los Alamos, New Mexico for their outstanding and enduring support provided to members of the HMS Implacable crew during the 2025 Doreen M. Gunkel Memorial Toys for Tots Campaign between the dates of Oct. 4 and Dec. 9, 2025.
During Read More
Daily Postcard: Blitzen Wishes Everyone Merry Christmas
Daily Postcard: Blitzen is spotted Wednesday in Western Area wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and joyous holiday season. Photo by Brint PereraSkier Shuttle Returns To Purgatory With 5 Pick-Up Locations
SKI News:
Purgatory Resort resumed its skier shuttle service Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, offering a convenient way to reach the mountain during the 2025–26 season. The shuttle runs Friday–Sunday (with additional service during peak periods) and operates as a daily round trip.
“We’re proud to offer shuttle services to both our guests and employees as part of our commitment to being good stewards of the resources that make this place special,” said Matt Ericksen, marketing director at Purgatory Resort. “During the season we see many cars arriving with one or two people, so we’re asking guests to Read More
Scenes On Christmas Eve At Beautiful Española Valley Farm
A Christmas Eve scene at a farm in the Beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez
A Christmas Eve scene at a farm in the Beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez
A Christmas Eve scene at a farm in the Beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez
A Christmas Eve scene at a farm in the Beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
County Grapples With Economic Development Puzzle
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
In 2025, as in previous years, a major focus for Los Alamos County was improving economic development and assisting local businesses.
How to achieve these goals is constantly being investigated and discussed. Finding the answer seems more like solving a complicated riddle or a many-sided Rubik’s Cube. Every one from County officials to business owners to the public are taking turns twisting and turning it in hopes of making a neat, clear answer.
This year, a group of business owners formed the Los Alamos Local Business Coalition Read More
New Mexico Foundation Shares Holiday Wishes
Op-Ed: Legislature Should Pass All 10 Health Care Worker Compacts In 2026
By KRISTINA FISHER
Associate Director
Think New Mexico
The most immediate way that New Mexico lawmakers can expand access to health care is by joining all the interstate compacts for health care workers, which would make it easier for health care professionals who are licensed in other states to care for patients here in New Mexico, including via telehealth.
States that join the doctor compact experience an increase of 10-15 percent in the number of doctors licensed every year.
This probably explains why states keep joining compacts and no state that has joined a compact has ever left. Forty-two Read More
Local Coalition Working Hard To Reduce Homelessness But Needs Community’s Help
Workers, including members of the Interfaith Coalition on Homelessness, pack 100 snack bag lunches this month at Valley View United Methodist Church in Española. This service is done every Sunday and the lunches are distributed to local schools and Española Pathways Shelter. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The new year promises some challenges. Grocery prices are skyrocketing along with insurance premiums, and the federal government continues to slash social programs.
In short, things look grim. Or are they?
A local organization, the Read More
Benson: Meditation For Women Too Busy For Christmas
By JODY BENSON
Los Alamos
I’m sick of Christmas,” my friend said. “Every year it’s the same thing. Shopping, baking, writing cards, addressing envelopes, more shopping, decorating, entertaining, cooking the Christmas dinner…. The kids and grandkids always come to mom’s or grandma’s house for their Christmases.
I have to do everything. It’s not like I’m the only one there—after all, I’m married. But does HE ever help? No. All he does is come home and enjoy the place. He thinks he’s done enough if he has to pull out his credit card.”
“It’s been the same since Christmas began,” I agreed theologically. Read More
