On The Job In Los Alamos: UbiQD CFO Tony Beams
New Mexico Higher Education Budget Expands Tuition-Free College, Loan Forgiveness
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s higher education budget sustains tuition-free college programs driving statewide enrollment growth while adding new investments in adult education and loan repayment for teachers and health professionals.
The New Mexico Higher Education Department budget recommendation maintains funding for the Opportunity Scholarship and introduces initiatives to help more New Mexicans complete their education and enter high-demand careers. Among the new investments is $1.25 million to cover testing fees for high school equivalency tests, removing a financial Read More
NMAITC Names Christine Kane Of Dixon Elementary School The 2025 Teacher Of The Year
Christine Kane of Dixon Elementary School, center, is the 2025 NMAITC Teacher of the Year. Courtesy/NMAITC
NMAITC News:
DIXON — New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom (NMAITC) announces Christine Kane of Dixon Elementary School as the 2025 NMAITC Teacher of the Year. The annual award honors a K-12 educator who is not an agriculture teacher by trade but who meaningfully integrates agricultural literacy across the curriculum.
Kane serves the rural community of Dixon in northeast Rio Arriba County, where she teaches K-6 special education, works as the school’s speech-language pathologist, Read More
FBI: Shiprock Woman Pleads Guilty To Voluntary Manslaughter In October 2022 Stabbing
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock woman pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter killing her daughter.
According to court documents, Oct. 24, 2022, Maylene John, 35, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation at the time of the offense, stabbed her 7-year-old daughter in the heart with a knife, causing her death. John was under the influence of methamphetamine at the time of the incident.
John pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter. At sentencing, she faces up to 15 years in federal prison. Upon her release from prison, John will be subject to three years of supervised release.
Acting U.S. Attorney Read More
DPU Customer Care Limited Operations Friday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Customer Care Center will be operating in a limited capacity from 12:30–2:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12, for an employee appreciation luncheon.
The Customer Care Center will be processing payments at the window and answering general questions. However, email and phone communications will be handled when staff return to their desks at 2:30 p.m. Except for this period of limited operations, DPU and its Customer Care Center operation are open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and may be contacted at 505.662.8333 or CustomerCare@losalamosnm.gov. Read More
State Assures Clearer Skies In State’s Parks And Wilderness
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board this week adopted a state plan and air quality regulations to reduce pollution in New Mexico’s national parks and wilderness areas under the Clean Air Act’s Regional Haze Program.
“People from all over the world visit New Mexico to experience the unique natural and cultural landscapes at our national parks and wilderness areas,” Environment Secretary James Kenney said. “Today’s decision represents the culmination of years of cooperation to help protect these places and the recreational opportunities, cultural importance, Read More
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area Opening Day Update
Courtesy photo
PAJARITO News:
We know you’ve been waiting for Dec. 12, and we’re just as eager as you to get those lifts spinning. If we could make winter happen today, we absolutely would. Nobody wants to see you back on our slopes more than we do.
Here’s where things stand: we had some snow recently, but not nearly enough to build the solid base we need. These warmer conditions mean we’re all waiting together for colder temperatures and substantial natural snowfall to kick off the season.
Our team is watching the weather nonstop, and we feel the anticipation. To open, we typically Read More
House Republicans Request Federal Investigation Into New Mexico DD Waiver Program After Prolonged State Inaction
NMHR News:
SANTA FE — Republican members of the New Mexico House of Representatives have formally requested that the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico initiate a federal investigation into the state’s Developmentally Disabled Waiver program after continued inaction at the state level. In February 2024, a bipartisan group of 63 legislators urged the New Mexico Attorney General to investigate concerns surrounding the DD Waiver program and report findings to the Legislature. Despite months of bipartisan concern, no report was ever delivered.
“New Mexico’s DD Waiver program exists Read More
Daily Postcard: Crisp December Morning On Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: Crisp December morning on the Valles Caldera, view from the Cabin District webcam. Courtesy/NPS Read More
Padilla: Giving Thanks And Giving Back
United Way Northern New Mexico presents check to LA Cares and volunteers. Courtesy/UWNNM
By CINDY PADILLA
Executive Director
United Way NNM
Holidays in northern New Mexico are a special time as we celebrate our faith, our families, and our culture. It is a time when we honor our diverse cultures and beliefs and celebrate our beautiful landscapes as the snow caps begin to appear. While we celebrate in unique yet shared ways, there is one thing that is central to all of us, and that is the joy of giving. We open our doors, our hearts and our lives. We share what we have with our neighbors, our friends and Read More
Yuletide Tales Event At Hans Bethe House Tonight!
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society (LAHS) will host Yuletide Tales with Mike Katko from 7-8 p.m., tonight, Dec. 10 at the Hans Bethe House. Local author, poet, and storyteller, Katko returns to share an evening of holiday-themed reflections.
The program will feature Christmas and winter stories from Los Alamos past, poetry by Peggy Pond Church, and a tribute to veterans in honor of National Wreaths Across America Day (held this year on Dec. 13, 2025).
This free community event offers a warm and meaningful way to celebrate the season while highlighting the people and history that make Read More
Los Alamos & White Rock Holiday Farmers Markets
New Mexico Foundation Announces $559,520 In Grants
NMF News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Foundation (NMF) is awarding $559,520 in grants to support nonprofit organizations working across our priority areas of rural and Indigenous communities, and the environment in New Mexico. These grants help address people experiencing homelessness, providing basic needs, improving community health, expanding learning opportunities, and more. With an investment by the Anchorum Health Foundation, community foundations can further support communities across New Mexico.
“These grants underscore the diverse priorities and needs of communities Read More
Los Alamos Schools Credit Union Wishing Community ‘Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays’ With Festive Display
Los Alamos Schools Credit Union (LASCU) is wishing the community ‘Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays’ with this festive display created by artist Andrew Sandoval on the front windows of its building Thursday at 1010 Central Ave . Learn more about LASCU at lascu.org. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Artist Andrew Sandoval creates a festive display on the front windows of the Los Alamos Schools Credit Union building at 1010 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Another view of the festive window display created by artist Andrew Sandoval on the front of the Los Alamos Schools Read More
Algae Bloom Advisory Lifted At Santa Cruz & Clayton Lakes
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is lifting a harmful algae bloom advisory that was issued in late September for Santa Cruz Lake in Santa Fe County and Clayton Lake in Union County following updated monitoring data showing improved conditions.
Harmful algae blooms (HABs) occur when certain algae rapidly grow in surface waters, creating potential health risks for people and animals. These blooms can appear blue, bright green, brown, or red and may look like scum or floating grass clippings. Some HABs can produce toxins that are dangerous to both humans and animals. Read More
Topper Swim Team Hosts 9th Annual Bill Hudson Invite
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Swim Team hosted the 9th Annual Bill Hudson Swim/Dive Invite Saturday in the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center. Eight teams participated in the event. The Topper girls swim/diving team scored 512 points to win 1st place. The boys scored 177 points to win 5th place. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Dela Brug at the start of the 200-yard medley relay backstroke, and won the heat in a time of 206.67. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com
Grace Nowell swimming the 200-yard freestyle and finished 1st in her heat in a time of 206.28. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
ECECD Seeks $1.2 Billion To Expand Universal Child Care, PreK
ECECD News:
SANTA FE ∞ New Mexico is seeking $1.2 billion to strengthen and expand its early childhood system, including universal childcare and universal preschool for 3-year-olds.
The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) presented its fiscal year 2027 budget request to the Legislative Finance Committee, proposing a $196.2 million increase to expand access, improve quality and build lasting infrastructure for New Mexico’s youngest children and their families.
Of the $1.2 billion total, $662 million supports childcare assistance, $278.6 million funds New Mexico Read More
Ghost Ranch: New Conservation Partnership To Protect Landscapes & Vistas Made Famous By Georgia O’Keeffe
GHOST RANCH News:
ABIQUIU — Tuesday, the National Ghost Ranch Foundation and the Presbyterian Church Foundation jointly announced plans to preserve the landscapes and vistas made famous by artist Georgia O’Keeffe through a new partnership with the State of New Mexico and the New Mexico Land Conservancy.
The Ghost Ranch Conservation Plan will protect 6,000 acres of pristine land, water and wildlife habitat in Northern New Mexico through conservation easements while ensuring sustainable operations for Ghost Ranch’s educational programs for years to come. A conservation easement is a Read More
County Parks And Recreation Board Meets Thursday
COUNTY News:Beso Jewels At Village Arts December 12-13
Turquoise Necklace, 30”, $399. Courtesy photo
ARTS News:
Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa and Happy December. Oh and Happy Winter Solstice. Please visit us at Village Arts. Village Arts has a great selection of gifts for all ages and Beso Jewels, well, who doesn’t like sparkly things?
11 a.m. until 4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12
10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13
Services:
- Repairs of all types
- Custom design
- Gold and Silver jewelry
- Silver Coins
- Appraisals
- Gemstones, Pearls and Diamonds
- Layaway
- I BUY Gold, Silver, & Jewelry in any condition as well as coins,
