Obituary: Dory Ryan Sept. 12, 1960 – Dec. 5, 2025
DORY RYAN Sept. 12, 1960 – Dec. 5, 2025
Dory Ryan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 12, 1960, Dory left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
Following her graduation from New Mexico State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, she joined the Environmental, Safety and Health Division at LANL. After 30 years at LANL, Dory embarked on a life filled with gardening, hiking (completing Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim across the Grand Canyon for her 60th birthday), traveling, Read More
Cocking: Give The Gift Of Education
Laying the morning wreath at Arlington National Cemetery Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.Courtesy photo
By ROBERTA COCKING
Washington, D.C. Trip Coordinator
Sign up is underway for Los Alamos Middle School and homeschool 8th grade students for this year’s spring break trip to Washington, D.C.
Parents and grandparents are encouraged to give their son/grandson or daughter/granddaughter the “Gift of Education” for Christmas this year by signing them up for this once-in-a-lifetime trip with their peers to our Nation’s Capital!
Sign up quickly to lock in your reservation and trip price. Flexible Read More
New Documents Added To Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
The following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electronic Reading Room.
The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
- LANL IBC Meeting Minutes, September 4. 2025
- 2020 Results for Avian Monitoring of Inorganic and Organic Element Concentrations in Passerine Eggs and Nestlings Collected from Technical Area 16 Burn Grounds, Technical Area 36 Minie, and Technical Area 39 Point 6 at Los Alamos National Laboratory: Revision 2
FBI Albuquerque: California Woman Sentenced For Decades Long Fortune Fraud Scheme
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A California woman was sentenced to 30 months in prison and will be ordered to pay more than $1 million in restitution for orchestrating a decades long advance fee fraud scheme that promised victims access to a nonexistent multi-million-dollar fortune.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court records, beginning in 2001 and continuing through September 2023, Lanette Bashore orchestrated an advance fee fraud scheme in which she falsely claimed to own or control a multi-million-dollar fortune that was tied up by taxes, legal holds, and other financial Read More
Los Alamos County Council To Meet Tuesday Dec. 16
Daily Postcard: Sunset Begins To Fall Over Velarde
Daily Postcard: Sunset begins to fall on Saturday, Dec. 6 over Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Obituary: Leonora ‘Leo’ Trujillo Aug. 17, 1947 – Dec. 10, 2025
LEONORA ‘LEO’ TRUJILLO Aug. 17, 1947 – Dec. 10, 2025
Leonora “Leo” Trujillo was born on August 17, 1947, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and peacefully passed away there on December 10, 2025. For 27 years, she made her home in Los Alamos, where she built lasting friendships and a meaningful career, before moving to Santa Fe, a place where her spirit was inseparable from the landscape, traditions, and beauty she ultimately called home.
Leo was a graduate of Southern Methodist University, where she began her professional journey as a Dental Hygienist. Her intellectual curiosity later led her to continue Read More
Walsh Welcomes Energy Secretary Chris Wright To Hanford
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright tours the Waste Treatment Plant at Hanford with the Assistant Secretary for the Office of Environmental Management Tim Walsh. Courtesy/DOE
Assistant Secretary for the Office of Environmental Management Tim Walsh speaks with the Hanford workforce. Courtesy/DOE
DOE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Assistant Secretary Tim Walsh welcomed U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to the Hanford Site last week.
“I was honored to show U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright the tremendous progress on full display at Hanford,” Assistant Secretary Walsh said. “I congratulate Read More
Catch Of The Week: FBI Warns Users About A New Scam Costing Millions
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
The FBI is warning users to watch out for a fast-spreading scam that has already cost people more than $260 million this year. Yikes!
The scheme is simple and convincing, which is exactly why it is working- Scammers reach out by text, phone, or messaging apps and pretend to be someone you trust. They often pose as Apple Support, your bank, a delivery service, or even a government agency. Their goal is to get you to click a link or hand over personal information that lets them break into your accounts. This is known as ATO (Account Take-over) Read More
SFCC Offers Free 3D Printing Course In January
SFCC Intro to Digital Design and FDM 3D Printing student David Stevens presents his final project: a kitchen windowsill herb planter. Courtesy photo
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) is offering a free, hands-on introductory course in digital design and 3D printing Jan. 12-30, 2026, at the SFCC Higher Education Center, 1950 Siringo Rd., Santa Fe.
The course, Intro to Digital Design and FDM 3D Printing (ID#7467), will meet from 5 to 7 p.m., Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Jan. 12-30. Because the college will be closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday Monday, Jan. Read More
New Documents Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract 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.
- Review, Notice of Completion of Off-Site Waste Shipments for Final Disposal, Activities 3.1.5 and 4.0, Compliance Plan, Site Treatment Plan, Federal Facility Compliance Order, Los Alamos National Laboratory [September 9, 16, 18, 2025 Shipments]
Deb Haaland Tours CNM’s Workforce Training Facilities, Showcases Trade Job Opportunities
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Deb Haaland, candidate for Governor of New Mexico, toured Central New Mexico Community College’s Ted Chavez Trades and Technologies Center to be briefed on workforce training programs. This visit showcased job and education opportunities in the trades, as the workforce retires and as prices rise with New Mexicans needing high-paying jobs.
Haaland is a proponent of programs that support students who do not want to follow the ‘traditional’ college route, and as governor plans to establish a career pathways program that aims to bring Read More
New Southwest Coalition For Life Leader To Head Multi-State Expansion Of Pro-Woman Birthing Centers
SOUTHWEST COALITION News:
LAS CRUCES — the new Chief Operating Officer of Southwest Coalition for Life, Mayra Rodiguez is advancing a new model for the future of serving pregnant mothers. After exposing Planned Parenthood’s deceit of women and achieving a landmark victory over the abortion giant in court, Rodriguez is now a champion for authentic women’s health.
“From the heart of Mexico City to the corridors of women’s healthcare in the United States, my journey has always been about serving women,” said Rodriguez, who once ran three Planned Parenthood centers and will now lead a network Read More
New Mexico’s Name A Snowplow Contest Returns For 2026
Courtesy/NMDOT
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — New Mexicans can once again submit creative, winter-themed names for state snowplows, with the top 12 winning entries to be displayed on plows clearing roads across all six highway districts this winter.
The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) launched the third annual Name a Snowplow Contest this week, inviting residents to break out their creativity and submit their best, boldest and catchiest snowplow names. Submissions will be accepted through noon Friday, Dec. 26.
“Our snowplow operators play an important role in keeping our communities Read More
Live In Los Alamos To Present Max Gomez Concert Dec. 28
Max Gomez returns to Los Alamos to perform at 7 p.m. Dec. 28 at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Taos Singer-songwriter Max Gomez returns to Los Alamos Dec. 28 to perform at Fuller Lodge as part of the Live in Los Alamos’ concert series.
Gomez, who is touring for his latest album, Memory Mountain, is bringing his friends to his holiday show.
While billed as a holiday concert, the bulk of tunes will come from Gomez’s extensive collection of originals, including the song, New Mexico, which Lathrop recommends to anyone who has had an encounter with someone a bit ignorant about the 47th state. Read More
DFA: $50 Million In Recreation Grants For Communities
DFA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announced $50 million in grants to support the development and expansion of recreational facilities, trails and parks across New Mexico.
“From splash pads in Hatch to walking paths in Carlsbad to rodeo arena improvements— these investments give New Mexicans more places to gather, play, and stay active,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said.
With this grant cycle, DFA has funded 128 projects, representing a $142.5 million investment as part of the state’s ongoing commitment to improving quality of life, strengthening Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory’s New Plutonium Science Laboratory Serves Critical National Security Missions
Deputy Director for Science, Technology, and Engineering Pat Fitch cuts the ribbon at a recent celebration of the PluS Lab, which was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- New center prepares for 2026 operations
Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) Plutonium Science Laboratory (PluS Lab) has received its first plutonium shipment and is poised to begin operations, marking a pivotal milestone in the Laboratory’s fundamental plutonium science capabilities. The achievement reflects years of planning, investment and mission-focused program development. Read More
NMSP Announces Graduation Of 106th Recruit Class
NMSP News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Police is proud to announce the graduation of 18 new officers from the 106th New Mexico State Police Recruit Class. The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m., Dec. 19, 2025, inside the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy gymnasium, located at 4491 Cerillos Road, Santa Fe, NM.
These graduating recruits have completed months of demanding physical training, academic instruction, scenario-based testing, and field readiness preparation. Their graduation marks the beginning of their service as New Mexico State Police Officers entrusted with protecting Read More
Heinrich Statement On Blocked ACA Tax Credit Extension & Raising Health Care Premiums
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked the Lower Health Care Costs Act, legislation led by Senate Democrats, which extends the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits through 2028. With Congressional Republicans and President Trump blocking this bill—alongside Republicans in the New Mexico state legislature refusing to call on Trump to address skyrocketing health care costs—Republicans are effectively raising the cost of health care for New Mexico families.
“Working families are Read More
District 1199 New Mexico Endorses Sam Bregman For Governor, Citing Comprehensive Healthcare Plan
From the Sam Bregman for Governor Campaign:
ALBUQUERQUE — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Sam Bregman, announced the endorsement of District 1199 New Mexico, a leading union representing healthcare workers across the state.
District 1199 New Mexico’s leadership highlighted Bregman’s platform, which focuses on increasing access to care, ensuring adequate staffing levels, and improving working conditions for all healthcare professionals. The union specifically recognized Bregman’s commitment to protecting essential healthcare jobs and making critical investments Read More
