LANL: Breakthrough Technique Could Facilitate Faster Nuclear Forensics
A new nuclear forensics technique enabled the rapid analysis of nuclear materials for most of the elements in the periodic table. The tool could one day help nuclear nonproliferation efforts around the globe. Courtesy/Illustration generated by OpenAI’s DALL·E
LANL News:
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have, for the first time, used a breakthrough technique with a goal of better identifying the origin of nuclear materials — a tool that could someday help efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear material around the globe.
Using a commercially developed benchtop instrument, Read More
State Awards Broadband Grants To Two Tribal Communities
CONNECT NM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Two Tribal communities will receive state grants totaling $200,000 for broadband planning, engineering and grant writing.
Santa Clara Pueblo in Rio Arriba County and the Fort Sill Chiricahua Warm Springs Apache Tribe in Luna County each received a maximum $100,000 planning grant through the state’s Grant Writing, Engineering and Planning Program (GWEP). The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) administers the program, which has allocated $5 million to the program to help Tribes, local governments and cooperatives obtain grants Read More
NNMC Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program Seeks Third Party Comments
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — The baccalaureate degree program in nursing (RN to BSN Program) at Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) in Española, is seeking written, third-party comments from the public and program stakeholders in preparation for an onsite accreditation review by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), scheduled for March 2-4, 2026.
The evaluation team will review the RN to BSN Program’s ability to meet the CCNE Standards for Accreditation of Baccalaureate and Graduate Nursing Programs (amended 2024).
CCNE, an autonomous accrediting entity, is recognized by Read More
Business Scholar Luncheon Holiday Event: Business 2 Business Networking Dec. 10
Republican Legislators To Host Las Cruces Public Safety Task Force Focused On Juvenile Crime
NMSR News:
LAS CRUCES — Republican lawmakers will host a public legislative task force focused on juvenile justice from 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. The task force will feature Las Cruces Police Chief Jeremy Story, Farmington Police Chief Steve Hebbe, and New Mexico Department of Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Jason Bowie, in addition to state prosecutors, victims of juvenile crime, community stakeholders, and others.
This public hearing will provide expert testimony and policy discussion from various law enforcement entities, victims of violent crime, community stakeholders, Read More
Pig & Fig Cafe And Sister Restaurants Match $5,000 In Community Donations To LA Cares Food Bank
COMMUNITY News:
The team behind Pig & Fig, Beef & Leaf, and Sugar & Cream Cafes, together with New Mexico Junior Foodies, is excited to share an update on their ongoing fundraising effort for LA Cares, the local food bank serving Los Alamos County.
What began earlier this month in response to government furloughs, layoffs, and reduced access to food benefits has grown into a true community effort. Over the past month, local residents contributed $5,000 in grocery gift cards and monetary donations in an amazing show of generosity and support. In return, the restaurants matched those Read More
Four Luján-Led Bills Signed Into Law As Part Of Major Bipartisan Effort To Address Fentanyl Crisis
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) applauded legislation to reauthorize the SUPPORT Act – a landmark federal investment to combat the fentanyl crisis through addiction prevention, treatment, recovery, and law enforcement efforts – being signed into law by the President. The bipartisan package of fentanyl prevention bills, led by U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), contains four bills led by Luján.
Originally enacted in 2018, the SUPPORT Act represents the foundation of the federal response to the opioid epidemic and fentanyl crisis. Its Read More
Albuquerque FBI Honors Tim Sheahan With National Award
Special Agent in Charge Justin A. Garris of the Albuquerque Field Office, right, presents Tim Sheahan with the FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award on Dec. 8, for his service. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
The FBI has named Tim Sheahan as the recipient of the 2024 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award (DCLA) for the Albuquerque Field Office.
The FBI established the DCLA in 1990 to publicly acknowledge the achievements of those working to make a difference in their communities through the promotion of education and the prevention of crime and violence. Each year, one person or organization Read More
Obituary: Ernesto V. Burciaga Jan. 26, 1946 – Dec. 4, 2025
ERNESTO V. BURCIAGA Jan. 26, 1946 – Dec. 4, 2025
Ernesto V. Burciaga, the eldest of the six children of Lorenzo R. Burciaga and Maxine T. Burciaga (nee Van Sloun) passed away Dec 4, 2025 following a lengthy battle with dementia.
In addition to being predeceased by his parents, his sister Ann C. Johnson and brother Timothy V. Burciaga, he was predeceased by his loving wife of 44 years, Cecilia, who passed away earlier this year.
Ernesto, also known as Ernie and Neto, was born Jan. 26, 1946 in Santa Fe, NM. His family moved to Los Alamos, NM in 1955. He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1964 lettering Read More
Daily Postcard: Night Sky Over Cabin On Valle Grande
Participants in a night sky program gather around the movie set cabin in Valle Grande at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Richard Gonzales/NPS
VCNP News:
Registration is now open for several ranger programs at Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP).
Programs that require registration:
- 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟏𝟗: 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬-𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 – https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm…
- 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟐𝟎: 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚 – https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm…
- 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐜. 𝟐𝟏: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐡𝐲 –
SFCC Announces Spring 2026 Continuing Education Catalog Featuring Acclaimed Author Elaine Koyama
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) Continuing Education proudly announces the release of its Spring 2026 Noncredit Class Catalog, highlighting 87 new courses and an expanded range of programs designed to serve Santa Fe’s vibrant and curious community of lifelong learners.
Building on the college’s strong relationships with community and corporate partners, the new catalog celebrates collaborations with Revolution Bakery, The Railyard Performance Center, Dance Earth Creations, The Four Seasons Resort Santa Fe, Sky Railway, Agua Fria Nursery, CHOMP, The Reel Life Read More
Los Alamos Airport To Host 3rd Annual Santa Fly-In Dec. 20
Scene from the 2024 Santa Fly-In event at Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Santa is flying into town on Saturday, Dec. 20! Los Alamos Airport and the Experimental Aircraft Association Green Chile Chapter (EAA 691) invite the community to the third annual Santa Fly-In , 2-4 p.m. at the Airport Terminal (1040 Airport Road).
All are welcome to join this free, family-friendly holiday event featuring Santa’s arrival by plane, as well as crafts, snacks, and festive activities.
Event Schedule
2 p.m. – Terminal Opens
- Crafts, snacks, and holiday music
FBI: Shiprock Man Faces 10 Years For Violent Assault
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A Shiprock man has been charged after an alleged assault left a victim seriously injured.
According to court documents. on Nov. 18, 2025, Darrell Joe Ben, Jr., 35, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, allegedly assaulted the victim following a day of drinking. Multiple witnesses contacted emergency services. When officers arrived, they observed the victim with serious injuries consistent with assault and immediately detained Ben at the scene.
The victim was transported to a local hospital and received treatment for serious injuries before being transferred Read More
Ballroom Etcetera Holiday Dance Party Fuller Lodge Dec. 12
Holiday Dance Party, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy photo
Community News:
All dancers are invited to a free Holiday Dance Party, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12 at Fuller Lodge, hosted by Ballroom Etcetera.
Please come to dance or just to watch your friends and neighbors kick up their heels to a holiday playlist including waltz, swing, foxtrot, rumba, tango, and more. What could be more festive than that?
Dress is casual but sparkles are encouraged!
About Ballroom Etcetera:
Ballroom Etcetera is a community dance club that for more than 20 years has provided instruction Read More
National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History 2026 Spyglass Festival Explores Secrets, Science, And Espionage Jan. 15-17
NMNSH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Spyglass Festival, a three-day event dedicated to the history and science of intelligence, espionage, and the Cold War, is Thursday, Jan. 15, through Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (NMNSH) in Albuquerque.
The event offers an all-access pass to spy games, STEM adventures, secret-agent movie nights, and behind-the-scenes peeks at real historical artifacts.
The festival promises a weekend packed with action, designed to engage visitors of all ages through interactive learning and entertainment, while also Read More
Wildlife Wednesday Free Event: Mexican Wolf Update Dec. 10
John Oakleaf Holds a Wolf Pup. Courtesy photo
NMWF News:
The population of Mexican wolves in New Mexico and Arizona continues to rise and biologists are preparing for their annual winter survey to determine exact numbers.
John Oakleaf, senior wolf scientist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will give a presentation on the wolf-reintroduction program. He’s the December featured speaker for the New Mexico Wildlife Federation’s Wildlife Wednesday series.
Oakleaf’s free talk will start at 5:30 p.m., Dec. 10., at Marble Brewery’s Northeast Heights Taproom, 9904 Montgomery, NE., in Read More
Heinrich Introduces Native American Seeds Act
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) reintroduced the Native American Seeds Act of 2025, bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will assist Tribal governments working to protect seeds that are culturally significant to their communities. U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) is a cosponsor of the bill.
“I’m proud to lead legislation that will help preserve Tribes’ cultural practices and way of life by protecting Native seeds and traditional foodways for future generations,” Heinrich said. “This effort will grow local economies Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Geological Society’s 2025 Earth Treasure Show At Pajarito Masonic Lodge #66
2025 Earth Treasure Show volunteer Christina Johnson helps children through a gem stone tree craft project during the Los Alamos Geological Society’s 56th annual event Saturday at Pajarito Masonic Lodge #66, 1400 N. Sage Loop. The event is part of the 2025 WinterFest activities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Los Alamos Geological Society’s Earth Treasure Show Saturday at the Masonic Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Los Alamos Geological Society’s Earth Treasure Show Saturday at the Masonic Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
State Bar Of New Mexico Announces Swearing-In Ceremony For 2026 President Allison H. Block-Chavez Dec. 10
STATE BAR News:
SANTA FE — The State Bar of New Mexico (“the State Bar”) announces the Swearing-In Ceremony of its next President, Allison H. Block-Chavez, at 4:30 p.m. (MT) Dec. 10, at the New Mexico Supreme Court. Her swearing-in as the next State Bar President marks a significant milestone as the State Bar reaches its 140th anniversary in 2026.
“I am excited for my friend, Allison H. Block-Chavez, as she steps into the role of President of the State Bar of New Mexico,” said Aja N. Brooks, current President of the State Bar. “Allison is a true leader with a genuine heart for service, demonstrated Read More
Toppers Host Diving At Bill Hudson Swim/Dive Invite
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers hosted the diving portion of the Bill Hudson Swim/Dive Invite Friday night at the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center. Three teams competed and Steven Yamans shown here scored 196.98 points for his six dives to win 2nd place in the boys competition. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Teagan Brown scored 177.30 points in the girls competition the win a 4th place finish. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Zooey Browne scored 131.80 points the win 11th place. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Eliana Reass scored 130.75 points to win a 13th place finish. Read More
