New Mexico’s 988 Lifeline Open 24/7 During Holiday Season
New Mexico Health Care Authority News:
- Mental health support is always available
SANTA FE — The 988 New Mexico Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available around the clock throughout the holiday season, offering free support for mental health, emotional, and substance use crises.
“During the holidays, many people are carrying more than usual, and no one should have to go through that alone,” said Kari Armijo, secretary for the New Mexico Health Care Authority. “If you need someone to listen, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 to connect you with trained counselors and Read More
Voting Rights Groups File Motion To Protect Privacy
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SANTA FE — Common Cause New Mexico (CCNM) and two individual New Mexico voters joined the ACLU National Voting Rights Project and the ACLU of New Mexico in filing a motion to intervene in United States of America v. Toulouse Oliver to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from obtaining New Mexico voters’ personal data.
In July, the DOJ asked New Mexico to turn over voters’ full names, dates of birth, addresses, driver’s license numbers, and partial Social Security numbers—highly sensitive data that is protected under state Read More
LANL Foundation Holiday Wishes & Thanks To Community
By Gwen Perea Warniment, PhD
President & CEO
LANL Foundation
As we celebrate the holiday season, we want to say thank you to our wonderful community.
Your generosity has empowered us to provide $1.3 million in scholarships, over $1.3 million in educational grants and program supports for K-12 school systems, $150,000 in stipends for grandparents and kin raising children, over $2 million in pooled funding to support youth internships, work-based learning, and youth leadership, over $300,000 for on-the-ground support for Tribal home visiting, a network to support early childhood Read More
New Mexico Environment Dept. & ENMRD Release State Climate Action Plan Charting Path To Net-Zero Emissions
Environment Secretary James Kenney
NMED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico has released its Climate Action Plan, a landmark report outlining the state’s progress toward meeting greenhouse gas reduction goals and the pathway to achieving them.
The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources Department (ENMRD) developed the plan over the past year in collaboration with state agencies, local governments, Tribal nations, residents, community organizations, industry, and subject matter experts.
The plan serves as a roadmap to meet New Mexico’s climate Read More
Elizabeth Allen’s Judging Journey
Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen with students in LAHS Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit class. Courtesy/LAPS
By Blake King and Logan Swickley
Los Alamos High School
Sports Lit Students
Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen has been one of the leading judges for Los Alamos County since 2018. Before she became Municipal Judge, she attended the Pepperdine School of Law in Malibu, Calif., during which, she attained her law degree. She spent 7-8 years as a prosecuting attorney, a defense attorney and a sole practitioner.
Throughout her career, Allen has served in a variety of roles in the justice system, Read More
New Mexico Unemployment Insurance Operations Center To Close For Holiday Observance
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed at noon, Wednesday, Dec. 24 and all day Thursday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas.
Offices will also be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, in observance of the New Year holiday.
The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume on Friday, Dec. Read More
LACA Presents Yolanda Kondonassis & Jason Vieaux Jan. 11
Courtesy photo
LACA News:
Prepare to be uplifted by harpist Yolanda Kondonassis and guitarist Jason Vieux at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 11, in the Duane Smith Auditorium in Los Alamos, New Mexico. You will be treated to three world- premiere works written expressly for them: Message in a Bottle by Kinan Abou-afach, Visit to Vermont by Philip Maneval, and Spring Again by Gary Schocker, as well as other duet and solo works.
This performance will be the third of five concerts in the 79th season for the Los Alamos Concert Association, a 501(c)(3) all-volunteer organization that brings world class artists Read More
Christmas Sale, Toy Drives & More—Holidays At Expo NM
EXPO News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Expo New Mexico is helping all New Mexicans celebrate the holidays with a first-of-its-kind Christmas Sale, a Toy Drive at the Flea Market and a Toy Giveaway.
Looking for the perfect gift for a fair fanatic? Look no further, as the New Mexico State Fair is set to offer a season admission pass for the 2026 State Fair!
Running through Christmas Day, the State Fair is offering a season admission pass for just $45. This pass grants the holder one admission scan per day for the entire run of the 2026 New Mexico State Fair. The 2026 New Mexico State Fair is scheduled for Sept. 10-20, Read More
County Wishes Community Happy Holidays & Joyful 2026!
New Documents Added To LANL Public Reading Room
LANL News:
New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Submittal of the Phase III Investigation Work Plan for Pueblo Canyon Aggregate Area
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704083_EMLA-26-BF004-2-1_Pueblo_Cyn_AA_Ph3_IWP_121825.pdf - Fiscal
LAPD Cmdr. Brent Hudspeth Gives Advice To LAHS Students
Cmdr. Brent Hudspeth with LAHS Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Literature students. Courtesy/LAPS
By Rylee Gramer and Peyton Labonty
Los Alamos High School
Sports Literature Students
A few weeks ago, we interviewed Los Alamos Police Department Cmdr. Brent Hudspeth at the Los Alamos County Courthouse. Hudspeth is a tall man with brown eyes. We learned that he has a wife and a baby boy named Sebastian.
During the interview, we also found out more about his life and how he came to be a police commander in Los Alamos.
He grew up in Farmington but later moved to Los Alamos. According to him, his childhood Read More
Public Utilities Department Shares Tips Related To Grease
COUNTY News:
Did you know? Even during the most beautiful seasons … yuck still happens.
Before washing grease down the drain or flushing that – whatever it might be – consider the folks who may have to deal with it down the pipeline.
And speaking of those folks … a big pat on the back for the County’s wastewater folks who deal with the yuck and work incredibly hard for this community every day. Read More
Daily Postcard: Solstice Walk Today At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A ranger-led solstice walk begins at 7 a.m. today at the Visitor Center at Bandelier National Monument. A park ranger will lead attendees on a half-mile guided walk to watch the sunrise in alignment with the entrance of Tyuonyi Pueblo. Be sure to dress in plenty of layers as early mornings in Frijoles Canyon can be quite chilly. The solstice walk is free, but standard park entrance fees still apply. Courtesy/BNM Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Dec. 22, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Merry Christmas!
If you are looking for gifts for the anglers in your family, lures make good stocking stuffers. So do jars of Power Bait or salmon eggs. Don’t think you have to spend a lot of money on rods and reels. There are some excellent, moderately-priced equipment that will be perfectly fine for the needs of most anglers.
Small streams at higher elevations are starting to ice up. The Rio Pueblo, Santa Cruz River and Rio Costilla are already reporting icy conditions that prevent the measurement of streamflow. Lakes are starting to develop thin ice, but it Read More
Local Mail Carrier Spots Small Bobcat In North Community
Local Mail Carrier Michael Bustamante spotted this small bobcat hanging around 37th Street in North Community between Nov. 18, when it was quite small, and as it plumped up through Dec. 15. Photo by Michael Bustamante
Another view of the bobcat in North Community. Photo by Michael Bustamante
Another view of the bobcat in North Community. Photo by Michael Bustamante
Another view of the bobcat in North Community. Photo by Michael Bustamante Read More
Fr. Glenn: Enemies Of Peace
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Ah, ‘tis Christmas time. This is when so many of us long for a bit of peace in our lives after a long year of work or study, looking to the new year and all the renewed aspirations that it can bring. Remembering the birth of Jesus millennia ago, we remember his appellation in Isaiah as being the “Prince of Peace” … He destined to bring eternal peace to us. But … peace in our day remains elusive—peace among nations, peace in personal relations, and even peace within ourselves. Hmmm … how to address these—at least the latter if we cannot have great influence on the former? For, as mentioned Read More
Posts From The Road: Will Rogers Archway In Oklahoma
Will Rogers Archway: The Will Rogers Archway spans across Interstate 44 in northeast Oklahoma. The design and construction of the arch was a new concept when opened in 1958. The facility features a gas station and convenience store on each end and the arch across the highway provides a nice place for travelers to relax and enjoy the views. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Rogers Statute: A tribute to Will Rogers the famous performer, radio personality, actor, writer, and humorist, is seen in the archway space above I-44 near Vinita, Okla. Will Rogers is also known as “Oklahoma’s Favorite Read More
Community Invited To Get Involved On Boards/Commissions
COUNTY News:
Volunteer citizen boards provide a way to participate in local government
The community is invited to get involved today with Los Alamos County Boards and Commissions.
Vacancies include:
- County Health Council;
- Environmental Sustainability Board;
- Parks and Recreation Board; and
- Transportation Board.
Anyone interested in getting involved is encouraged to call 505.663.3436 or apply online here. Read More
Scenes Of 2025 Santa Fly-In At Los Alamos County Airport
Santa Claus, aka local pilot Skip Egdorf, disembarks his plane Saturday afternoon at Los Alamos County Airport to greet fans during the third annual Santa Fly-In. Los Alamos Airport and the Experimental Aircraft Association Green Chile Chapter (EAA 691) host this popular event that includes tours of local aircraft, including the Classic Air Medical helicopter, craft activities and delicious treats. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A crowd of excited fans of all ages moves in close to welcome Santa Claus, escorted by a pair of cheerful elves, Saturday at the 2025 Fly-In event at Los Read More
Los Alamos County’s 100 Days Of Winter Activity Guide
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to download the 2025-26 Los Alamos County 100 Days of Winter Activity Guide.
This is an opportune time to mark those favorite winter programs and events on the calendar.
Download the new Winter Activity Guide and find even more community events on the Visit Los Alamos event calendar.
See what else is happening later this month on the County events calendar and visit the Library events calendar to find a wide variety of activities for everyone in the family. Read More
