Santa Fe Community Foundation Announces Record-Level $1 Million+ In Community Grants
SFCF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Community Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded $1,045,000 in 2025 Community Grants to 67 nonprofits serving Santa Fe, Mora, Rio Arriba, and San Miguel counties. This marks the Foundation’s largest round of grantmaking through its Community Grants program to date.
“This historic investment reflects our long-term commitment to our nonprofit partners and their work supporting the diversity and strength of northern New Mexico communities,” Christopher Goett, President & CEO of the Santa Fe Community Foundation said. “At a time Read More
AI Boom Drives Demand For Power … New Mexico Asks: Who Pays?
A rendering of the planned Hermes 2 facility near Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where Kairos Power will build a molten‑salt‑cooled small modular reactor to help fuel Google’s expanding data centers. Source: Kairos Power
By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com
New Mexico is racing to keep up with a surge in electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and data center expansion. State officials are increasingly focused on making sure residential and small-business customers aren’t left footing the bill.
The tension surfaced Read More
Northern New Mexico College Selects ‘Ellucian Student’ To Modernize Technology, Transform The Student Experience
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA and RESTON —Ellucian, the leading higher education technology solutions provider, has announced that Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) has selected Ellucian Student powered by Banner to modernize institutional operations and transform the student experience.
Ellucian Student is an AI-powered, SaaS-native Student Information System (SIS) designed to support the end-to-end student lifecycle — from recruitment and enrollment to degree planning and lifelong learning.
Transitioning from a legacy provider, NNMC will implement the solution to strengthen services, Read More
Co-Op’s Monthly Member Appreciation Day Underway Today!
In appreciation, Los Alamos Co-operative Market Members save 10 percent today. Courtesy/LACM Today is the monthly Member Appreciation Day at the Los Alamos Co-operative Market. Co-op Members can get 10 percent off any purchase today, Dec. 18, just in time for those holiday feasts … and support their local grocer, and save, while doing it.
Special Hours:
- Thursday, Dec. 18
- The Co-op closes at 4:30 p.m. today the annual holiday staff party.
- Wednesday, Dec. 24
- 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Thursday, Dec. 25
- Closed
Delicious holiday hams, turkeys, and pies are available at the Los Alamos
Aquifer Testing Work Plan Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Electronic 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 Work Plan for Aquifer Testing at Regional Aquifer Groundwater Monitoring Well R-80
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704056_EMLA-26-BF006-2-1_R-80_Test_Plan_121525.pdf
LASCU Invites Community To Enjoy Holiday Fun With Santa!
Heinrich & Sheehy Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill To Reduce Deadly Roadway Collisions
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation to make permanent the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Wildlife Crossings Program and authorize funding for the program through 2031.
U.S. Representatives Ryan Zinke (R-Mont) and Don Beyer (D-Va.) introduced companion legislation in the House.
The Wildlife Crossings Program is a competitive grant program established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, legislation Heinrich championed Read More
Trinity On The Hill Episcopal Church To Host Free Christmas Tubas Concert Saturday Dec. 20
The Christmas Tubas making spirits bright. Courtesy photo Read More
Two Weeks Left To See Relics Of Life & Adventure At NMHM
NMDCA News:
New Mexico History Museum’s exhibit area called “New Mexico Showcase,” is closing out its current display on Jan. 4, 2026, in the Domenici Building.
There are only a few weeks left to see the museum’s showcase exhibit, “Everyday Odysseys: Relics of Life & Adventure in New Mexico.” The exhibit, located in the museum’s second floor gathering space, explores the ordinary objects that have shaped New Mexico’ rich and diverse heritage.
The display highlights objects from the museum’s collection such as a Remington Standard Typewriter, a penny-farthing bicycle, and historic Read More
Tickets To PEEC’s Backcountry Film Festival Available Now
PEEC News:
Still searching for the perfect stocking stuffer? Give the gift of adventure this holiday season with tickets to the Backcountry Film Festival, hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), coming to SALA Event Center (2551 Central Avenue) in Los Alamos at 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.
For just $16.00 per ticket, recipients will enjoy an unforgettable evening celebrating the human-powered experience through films that highlight adventure, environment and climate, youth outdoors, and ski culture. Purchase tickets here.
This special screening is the only Read More
Obituary: Stefani Katherine Czuchlewski Feb. 6, 1944 – Dec. 10, 2025
STEFANI KATHERINE CZUCHLEWSKI Feb. 6, 1944 – Dec. 10, 2025
Stefani Katherine Czuchlewski (“Stef”) was born Feb. 6, 1944, in the Washington, DC, area, where her father was engaged in chemical research in support of the Manhattan Project. The family moved to locations in New Jersey and Staten Island before settling in Vestal, NY, in the late 50’s. Stef graduated from Vestal HS in 1961 and began study at Harpur College (now SUNY Binghamton), from which she received a BA in Classics in 1965.
Stefani entered Yale University to pursue work toward a unique MAT degree which Read More
NOAA Deploys New AI-Driven Global Weather Models
AIGFS Forecast map from Dec 10 showing the heavy precipitation from an Atmospheric River hitting the Pacific Northwest. AI Models will protect life and property by improving forecast accuracy and timeliness for events such as the catastrophic flooding that impacted the Northwest. (Credit: NOAA)
NOAA News:
NOAA has launched a groundbreaking new suite of operational, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven global weather prediction models, marking a significant advancement in forecast speed, efficiency, and accuracy. The models will provide forecasters with faster delivery of more Read More
White House: Illicit Fentanyl Is Closer To Chemical Weapon Than Narcotic
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The White House officially designated fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. This historic announcement will change how the drug is viewed by the Department of Justice, the State Department, the Department of War, and law enforcement. The Trump Administration is ensuring illicit fentanyl isn’t just approached as a deadly narcotic, but as a chemical weapon responsible for killing hundreds of thousands of Americans.
“Fentanyl is one of, if not the single biggest threat facing Western civilization today, and I could not be more proud of the Trump Administration Read More
Luján, Heinrich Applaud Senate Passage Of Legislation To Amend Water Rights Settlements, Return Earned Interest To New Mexico Tribes
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) applauded Senate passage of the Technical Corrections to the Northwestern New Mexico Rural Water Projects Act, Taos Pueblo Indian Water Rights Settlement Act, and Aamodt Litigation Settlement Act, legislation led by Senator Luján that authorizes the release of $18.312 million in water settlement interest funds to New Mexico Tribes to support water development projects.
Specifically, the bill authorizes the appropriation of $6.3 Read More
GSA Sells Excess Federal Property In New Mexico
GSA News:
SILVER CITY — The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the completion of a $340,000 negotiated sale of the vacant former Phillips Memorial U.S. Army Reserve Center in Silver City, New Mexico. The sale marks a strategic step in ongoing efforts by GSA to rightsize the federal real estate portfolio, cut costs for American taxpayers and optimize the space agencies’ need to achieve their missions.
“The sale of this property is another example of GSA’s commitment to optimizing the federal real estate portfolio by divesting costly, underperforming assets,” GSA Acting Read More
Daily Postcard: Resplendent Afternoon On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: Resplendent afternoon on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Tyler Marr Read More
Obituary: Jeannene Mattingly Hanson Jan. 9, 1936 – Nov. 16, 2025
JEANNENE MATTINGLY HANSON Jan. 9, 1936 – Nov. 16, 2025
Jeannene Mattingly Hanson, 89, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on November 16, 2025. She was born on January 9, 1936, in a farmhouse near Portland, Kansas to Ruther Meder Mattingly and Ena Mae Lott Mattingly. After graduating from high school in Caldwell, Kansas, she dropped her given first name, Treva, in favor of her middle name, Jeannene, and began taking classes at the University of Kansas.
Jeannene married Robert H. Masterson in 1956 and accompanied him to Munich for his Fulbright scholarship. She later became the devoted mother Read More
Jewish Community Of Los Alamos Joined By Local Faith Groups For Hanukkah Candle Lighting Event At Ashley Pond
The Jewish community of Los Alamos was joined by several faith groups on Tuesday night at Ashley Pond for a Hanukkah candle lighting and celebration on the third night of Hanukkah. The event was organized by the Los Alamos Jewish Center. Photo by Gary Stradling
Another scene from the Jewish community of Los Alamos, joined by several faith groups on Tuesday night at Ashley Pond, for a Hanukkah candle lighting and celebration on the third night of Hanukkah. The event was organized by the Los Alamos Jewish Center. Photo by Gary StradlingFuselier: Life, Art, And God
By ROBERT FUSELIER
Los Alamos
Does art imitate life or does life imitate art? This question can stimulate a lot of discussion for us humans with our dualistic minds. Is the artwork a reflection of reality by the artist, or does the artwork influence the reality of the viewer? I’ll save my answer until later. Until then, I’m going to take my shot at being a film critic.
The latest of the Knives Out Mystery series, Wake Up Dead Man, would likely fit into the category where art imitates life. I guess the life-imitates-art counterpoint is dependent upon how the audience responds. Rather than delving into Read More
Pets Of The Week: Sugar And Scotty
Sugar is warm like maple syrup melting into pancakes, rich as brown sugar, and full of soft, sweet purrs once she feels safe. This beautiful three-month-old brown tabby may start out a little reserved, but give her time and she reveals a gentle, tender heart that quietly stays with you. If you’ve got a sweet tooth and you’re the kind of person that lets love simmer low and slow, Sugar may be the perfect purrbaby for you! Email contact@espanolahumane.org if you’d like meet her. Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday at 108 Hamm Parkway in Española. Read More
