Daily Postcard: Cold Moon Out In Full Glory Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: The last Supermoon of 2025, known as the Cold Moon is out in full glory Thursday evening over White Rock. Photo by Nancy Hibbs2025 Hunger Walk & Turkey Trot Raises More Than $9,000
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
CROP Walk Organizing Committee
The “2025 Annual Los Alamos CROP Hunger Walk and Turkey Trot” was held on a day with questionable weather, Sunday, Nov. 23. Despite overnight snow, by 2 p.m. the 1.77 to 2.57 mile course had cleared. About 90 enthusiastic people ran or walked it. Results of the runners’ times and places were published recently (link).
As of this writing, the total amount of money raised by the event stands at more than $9,000. This is lower than past years, the cold weather getting in the way. Of the $9,000, more than $8,400 came in through the website (see link below) Read More
LAMC Brings Back Shining Rooftop Christmas Tree!
Since at least 1980, Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has celebrated the holiday season in a special way — by placing a Christmas tree on the top roof. Over the years, that tree became more than just decoration; it became a symbol of hope and comfort for the entire community. This year, LAMC is proud to announce that the tradition is back! The tree is once again shining from the rooftop, bringing warmth and joy to our community, patients, team members, and neighbors. The hospital hopes this simple gesture rekindles the spirit of togetherness and comfort that has always defined our community. Here’s Read More
DPU & Customer Care To Close For Lunch Friday Dec. 12
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) administrative office and Customer Care Center at 1000 Central Ave., Suite 130, will close during the lunch hour on Friday, Dec. 12 in celebration of the holiday season.
DPU management will be hosting an appreciation luncheon for all DPU employees between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
“Our team has worked incredibly hard this year to support our community, often behind the scenes and in all kinds of weather,” Utilities Manager Philo Shelton said. “This luncheon is a small way to say thank you to employees across all of our Read More
December Supermoon Shines Light On Western Area
The December Supermoon or Cold Moon shines light Thursday evening on Western Area. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
Obituary: Larry Lee Marr June 5, 1952 – Nov. 24, 2025
LARRY LEE MARR June 5, 1952 – Nov. 24, 2025
Larry Lee Marr, 73, of Los Alamos, N.M., began his next journey on Monday, November 24, 2025, after a short hospital stay in Albuquerque.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Virginia Marr.
He is survived by his wife, Jean Marr, and son, Tyler Marr.
Known by the nickname “Hawg” by many of his longtime friends and co-workers, Larry first retired from the New Mexico Air National Guard after 25 years of service, before retiring from the Los Alamos National Laboratory Hazmat Division. He always found ways to bring a little humor to his workplace Read More
Upcoming Musical Performances—Max Gomez At Fuller Lodge & The Zia Singers In Santa Fe
MUSIC News:
New Mexico’s own favorite singer-songwriter, Max Gomez, is returning to Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos to perform his holiday show at 7 p.m., Dec. 28—doors open at 6 p.m.
The Zia Singers will perform their winter concert at Christ Church in Santa Fe at 3 p.m., Jan. 10 & 11. The concert will feature only women-composed music with John Tiranno, Artistic Director at the helm. A notable composer in the mix is Santa Fe’s own singer/songwriter, Susan Anders, whose song “A Wave That Rocks Me” will be performed by the choir.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please go to theziasingers.org Read More
Deb Haaland Campaign Touts Community-Centered Solutions At Climate And Health Candidate Forum
Deb Haaland
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Thursday evening, on behalf of Deb Haaland who is running for governor, Demis Foster, the Chief Executive Officer of Conservation Voters of New Mexico (CVNM) discussed Haaland’s plans for climate and public health at a community town hall in Albuquerque. The event, hosted by Healthy Climate New Mexico, focused on solutions that candidates would invest in if elected to office.
Haaland’s experience as a working mother, a member of Laguna Pueblo, former Member of Congress, and Secretary of the Department of the Interior has shaped her deep understanding Read More
Heinrich Advocates For Mining Pollution Cleanup Of Pecos Watershed, Protection Of Gila River In Opening Statement
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), delivers opening remarks during a Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee hearing, Dec. 2, 2025. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee hearing to examine 26 pending bills, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, delivered opening remarks on the need to pass his Pecos Watershed Protection Act and M.H. Dutch Salmon Greater Gila Wild and Scenic River Act.
Heinrich stressed the importance of protecting watersheds Read More
Los Alamos Visiting Nurses Services Announces New Executive Director, Launches Campaign Celebrating Over 50+ Years Of Community Care
LAVNS News:
Los Alamos Visiting Nurses Services (LAVNS), the community’s trusted not-for-profit partner in home health and hospice care since 1973, is proud to announce the appointment of Ruben A. Vasquez as its new Executive Director.
This leadership transition marks the beginning of a revitalized strategic chapter for LAVNS as it heads into 2026, focused on strengthening its workforce, modernizing operations, and reaffirming its commitment to the community it has served for more than five decades.
A New Chapter for a Historic Institution As the healthcare sector faces unprecedented Read More
Heinrich, Luján Push For Wildfire Recovery Emergency Funding On New Mexico Public Lands
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amid the Trump Administration’s failure to properly engage in forest management and wildfire prevention — including slowing down the U.S. Forest Service’s rate of prescribed burns, fuel treatments, and other fire-prevention work — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, sent a letter calling on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee leadership to include additional Read More
New Mexico Charts Bold Course With New Science & Technology Roadmap
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico has released a strategic roadmap to turn the state’s world-class research strengths into long-term economic growth and high-paying jobs.
The New Mexico Science & Technology Roadmap, developed by the Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Technology and Innovation Office, in partnership with TEConomy Partners, identifies the specific technology sectors where New Mexico holds the strongest competitive advantages and outlines how to capitalize on them.
The roadmap identifies three “powerhouse” opportunity areas: quantum technologies, Read More
State Job Training Incentive Program Supports 46 High-Wage Jobs For November
General Airframe Support, Inc. was founded in March 2013. In the fall of 2017, the company relocated to Roswell. Since 2021, the company has been approved for seven JTIP awards. Courtesy photo
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department committed nearly $1 million last month to help seven New Mexico companies train workers for up to 46 new jobs.
The approved positions will pay between $26 and $87 per hour, with most of the jobs exceeding the national average hourly wage of $31.48.
The positions are funded through the state’s Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP), a program Read More
NMDOH: Rabid Coyote Bites Hiker In Southwest New Mexico
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — A coyote that bit a hiker in the Gila National Forest near Silver City has tested positive for rabies.
The hiker did not require hospitalization but is receiving routine treatment to prevent rabies infection. Testing by the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Scientific Laboratory Division confirmed the diagnosis. This is the fourth rabid animal identified in southwest New Mexico this year, following a bobcat in Sierra County, a coyote in Catron County, and a dog in Grant County.
“Rabies is preventable, but only if we take it seriously,” said Dr. Erin Phipps, state Read More
SFCC And SF Higher Education Center To Close For Winter Break Dec. 20 Through Jan. 4
Santa Fe Community College campus in winter. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC), and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center (HEC), will close for Winter Break from Saturday, Dec. 20 through Sunday, Jan. 4. All campus facilities will be closed. No classes, activities or student services will be available. SFCC’s early childhood development center Kids Campus and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center also will be closed.
SFCC, SF Higher Education Center, and Kids Campus will reopen with regular hours Monday, Jan. 5. SFCC’s William C. Witter Fitness Read More
Obituary: Richard Cyril Stupka Oct. 25, 1948
RICHARD CYRIL STUPKA Oct. 25, 1948
Richard Cyril Stupka (“Rick,” as he preferred to be called), was born the first of a set of fraternal twins (Robin Gail) Oct. 25, 1948. He was raised one of four children (Ronald and Marilynn) on the south side of Chicago to parents Cyril A. and Edith V. Stupka. He attended Catholic School for twelve years and his high school was Mount Carmel, one of the foremost schools in the United States. He attended Northern Illinois University for his B.S. in Biology (Chemistry) and M.S. in Vertebrate Ecology.
In high school he demonstrated an aptitude for science and history, Read More
EM-LA And N3B To Present A Year-In-Review And Discuss Hexavalent Chromium Plume Dec. 17
N3B News:
Learn more about the legacy cleanup mission at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) at our community meeting for a year-in-review and updates on the hexavalent chromium plume 5-7 p.m. MST, Wednesday, Dec. 17. EM-LA and N3B will discuss the progress made over the past year to protect vital water supplies and safely dispose of legacy waste. The meeting will include a public Q&A.
Hosts: Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA) and its legacy cleanup contractor, Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos, LLC (N3B).
Background: This Read More
NM College Graduates Rank High For Economic Mobility
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico college graduates rank among the most likely in the nation to achieve economic security and mobility, according to a new study measuring education-to-employment outcomes across all states.
The 2025 “State Opportunity Index” produced by the Strada Education Foundation reports that 70 percent of New Mexico college graduates achieve a positive return on investment (ROI) over 10 years. The ROI metric reflects graduates who earn more than workers with only a high school diploma and whose 10-year earnings exceed the cost of their degree.
New Mexico is one Read More
Puck Drops On Los Alamos Youth Hockey With Exciting Season-Opening Jamboree
Lincoln Disterhaupt (Los Alamos Mites 8U hockey team) takes a shot on New Mexico Mustangs goaltender during competition game – LAHA Season-Opening Hockey Jamboree at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Luke Mietz (Los Alamos Mites 8U hockey team) takes a shot on New Mexico Mustangs goaltender while Lincoln Disterhaupt looks for rebound – LAHA Season-Opening Hockey Jamboree at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos Hockey Association (LAHA) officially launched its 2025 youth hockey Read More
‘NM Spirit’ Launches To Commemorate State’s Role During USA’s 250th Anniversary
NM SPIRIT News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico is inviting communities statewide to shape how the state commemorates America’s 250th anniversary with the launch of NM Spirit, a new initiative offering funding, educational resources, and promotional support for local events and programming.
Announced today by the New Mexico Semi-Quincentennial Commission, NM Spirit is designed to explore the nation’s founding through a distinctly New Mexican lens, highlighting the diverse histories and cultures that shape our state’s identity.
The initiative launches with a new website (newmexicospirit.org Read More
