Luján, Warnock, Merkley Lead Colleagues In Requesting Answers On Unlawful Head Start Funding Delays
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) led 19 Senate colleagues in a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought demanding answers regarding delays in disbursing Head Start funds, which the Government Accountability Office found violated the Impoundment Control Act. In the letter, the senators highlight how these delays, worsened by the government shutdown, forced programs to reduce services, temporarily Read More
Daily Postcard: Chipmunk Enjoys Birdseed And Fall Colors
Daily Postcard: Chipmunk enjoys fall colors—and lots of bird seed—at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
LACF: Los Alamos Gives – Helping Friends & Neighbors!
LACF News:
Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) and sponsor Century Bank are encouraging people to consider giving to Los Alamos and Rio Arriba county nonprofit organizations through a single online giving platform – losalamosgives.org.
“This year, many individuals and nonprofits are facing uncertainty and increased needs, LACF Executive Director Liz Martineau. “We encourage donors to extend a helping hand through personal donations of time, funds, and food.”
Century Bank VP and Branch Manager Koryn M. Thrasher-Surbrook said, “Century Bank is proud to support our community in partnership Read More
Luján, Fischer, Lummis Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Waive Local Cost Share For Fires Started By Federal Government
NATIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), and Cynthis Lummis (R-Wyo.) announced the introduction of the bipartisan Responsible Wildland Fire Recovery Act, legislation to boost federal wildfire recovery efforts. The legislation would allow the Secretary of Agriculture to waive all cost share requirements for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs as a result of wildfires started by controlled burns and other land management activities conducted by the USDA on National Forest System land. Current law does not fully cover remediation Read More
LAMC Announces Tony Young As Interim CEO
LAMC Interim CEO Tony Young
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) announced that highly experienced healthcare leader Tony Young has joined the facility as interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Young brings 40 years of healthcare management experience and will lead LAMC until a permanent successor is found for Tracie Stratton, who served as CEO at the hospital for four years.
Young said he looks forward to sustaining and building upon accomplishments achieved at the hospital over the last few years, particularly in the areas of quality, access to care, expansion of services and the Read More
County Council Proclaims Dec. 2, 2025 Giving Tuesday
Los Alamos Community Foundation Executive Director Elizabeth Martineau, left, is joined by Councilor Ryn Herrmann, 4th from left, and local nonprofits as she accepts a proclamation declaring Tuesday, Dec. 2, as Giving Tuesday in Los Alamos. Giving Tuesday is a national day of community giving. Residents can support local nonprofits at LosAlamosGives.org. Read More
LAPD UPDATE: Main Hill Road Has Reopened
LAPD News:
UPDATE: The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) reports that the Main Hill Road has reopened following this morning’s two-vehicle accident.
“The Main Hill is now open, and all the involved vehicles have been removed,” Cmdr. Daniel Robert said. “We thank the community for their patience.”
Cmdr. Roberts said that one of the individuals involved in the accident did sustain injuries and was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center for treatment.
The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department has taken over the scene and will determine whether either driver involved in the accident is cited. Read More
LANL And Community Invited To Attend Historic Talk By Two Survivors From Nagasaki Dec. 2 At Fuller Lodge
FBI: Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty To Second-Degree Murder In Shiprock Home Break-In
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man admitted to breaking into a home and killing a man who tried to stop him from attacking another resident.
According to court documents, June 27, 2025, Armondo Paul, 25, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, went to a home in Shiprock, New Mexico. He shut off the electricity to the home, then kicked open the back door and assaulted one of the occupants. When a second occupant, John Doe, attempted to intervene on behalf of the first occupant, Paul stabbed Doe in the neck with a kitchen knife Paul had brought from his own home. John Doe died at the scene from the injury Read More
Mariachi Christmas Rings In Holiday Season With Annual Popejoy Hall Tradition Dec. 19
Courtesy photo
THEATER News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Celebrate over 25 years of Mariachi Christmas with the annual New Mexican holiday tradition at Popejoy Hall at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19. Well-known for bringing the sights and sounds of Christmas in Mexico to the Popejoy Hall stage, Mariachi Christmas soars with rich mariachi music and traditional ballet folklórico. The show, with its cheery music and charming dance, all based in the faith and traditions found across Mexico, provides a magical holiday performance for the whole family.
Mariachi Juvenil Aztlán provides the music for this special Read More
Heinrich, Kelly Introduce Anti-Cash Grab Act To Repeal ‘Arctic Frost’ Provision
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, and U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) led 26 Senate colleagues to introduce the Anti-Cash Grab Act, legislation that will repeal a provision — quietly added into the Senate government funding bill by U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) at the last minute — that allows senators to collect $500,000 for every phone record lawfully obtained.
“While Democrats were fighting to make health care more affordable and help working Read More
Los Alamos High School Cheerleaders To Participate In 84th Annual Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade Dec. 7 In Hawaii
Los Alamos High School Cheerleaders, top row from left, Genesis Fernandez, Kestrel Laesar, Sara Gordon, Alessandra Valencia, Kailea Kobayashi, Angelica Montoya, Madeline Morris. Bottom row from left, Angelee Abeyta, Sophia Sisneros, Jasmine Grey, Faith Archuleta, Allyson Harbert and Holly Martinez. Courtesy photo
TOPPERS News:
The Los Alamos High School Cheerleaders will participate in the 84th annual Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade on Dec. 7, 2025, in Waikiki, Hawaii.
The parade and associated events commemorate the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor during the Second World Read More
Obituary: Cathleen Marin Aug. 24, 1960 – Nov. 6, 2025
CATHLEEN MARIN Aug. 24, 1960 – Nov. 6, 2025
Cathleen Marin, age 65, a resident of Los Alamos, NM, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, in Santa Fe. Born on August 24, 1960, in Montgomery County (Norris town), Pennsylvania.
Cathleen was preceded in death by her mother, father, and older brother. She is survived by her husband, Jon.
Cathleen was a delightful person. She was witty, funny, sweet, and very well-read. Among her proudest achievements was loving and caring for six Irish Wolfhounds, from playful puppies to gentle-giant adults. Cathleen’s ashes will be combined with theirs and Read More
Española Humane Announces World Premiere Of ¡Viva Pancho! On Giving Tuesday At Sky Cinema
COMMUNITY News:
Española Humane is thrilled to announce a special Giving Tuesday celebration featuring the world premiere of ¡Viva Pancho!—a heartfelt short film honoring Pancho, the brave Northern New Mexico dog whose incredible survival story touched hearts around the world.
The premiere will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Sky Cinema, 1606 Alcaldesa St., Santa Fe.
The evening begins with a welcome from Executive Director Kate Baldwin, along with a few surprise guests. Before the feature, guests will enjoy a curated collection of nine powerful short films produced by Española Humane Read More
Main Hill Road Closed Due To Two-Vehicle Accident
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is responding to a two-vehicle accident on the Main Hill Road/N.M. 502.
At this time, the main hill will be shut down in both directions.
Please use the truck route (East Jemez Road) until the road is reopened.
LAPD thanks drivers for their patience as they get help to these motorists.
Check back for updates. Read More
Los Alamos Clay Club Celebrates 10 Years, Announces New Name—Los Alamos Community Ceramics
Clay Club members at a 2023 LAAC craft fair, top row from left, Jen Moss, Lindsey Gurganus, Judy Goggin, Svetlana Kirillova, Jocelyn Warner, Vanessa Feagin; bottom row from left, Kathleen Weiss and Bonnie Peterson. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The Fuller Lodge Art Center Clay Club, or “Clay Club” as members call it, is celebrating 10 years of building a ceramics community in Los Alamos and looking to the future.
The organization began in 2015 as a partnership with the then Fuller Lodge Art Center, under the direction of Ken Nebel, and grew out of the passion of two local artists, Gloria Gilmore-House Read More
Christopher Blanchette Appointed Program Director for NACo Public Promise Insurance
Christopher Blanchette, National Program Director for NACo Public Promise Insurance. Courtesy photo
NACO News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) and NACo EDGE proudly announce the appointment of Christopher Blanchette as National Program Director for NACo Public Promise Insurance. Blanchette brings more than 12 years of experience in the employee benefits and insurance industries, with a career distinguished by roles at leading organizations including Aetna and Marsh Insurance.
Born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut, Blanchette is a graduate of Read More
Los Alamos County Council Recognizes Local Election Officials For Their Service Throughout 2025 Election Cycle
The Los Alamos County Council recognized local election officials for their service throughout the 2025 election cycle, from early voting on Oct. 7 through Election Day and the post-election tally. The Council thanked the officials during Tuesday’s Council meeting for ensuring an accessible, accurate, and transparent election process. From left, David Hampton, Los Alamos County Elections Manager Victoria Martinez, Ed Santiago, County Clerk Michael Redondo, and Councilor Randall Ryti. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Nov. 19, 2025
BRIDGE News:
Congratulations to Mary Courtright and Ann-Marie Graves, who were 3rd overall in the Nov. 10 District 17 Sectional Tournament at Clubs (STaC). There were 358 pairs in the event! Mary and Ann-Marie were 1st locally in both our Monday and Wednesday games this past week.
Los Alamos and Unit 381 Board members for 2026 are Randy Baker, Helen Butler, Bev and Martin Cooper, Jerry Fleming, Bobby Haynes, Cliff Rudy, John Ruminer, Neil Shortlidge from Taos and Jack Stafurik. Officers will be elected in December.
This hand is interesting in that most N/S players will get to game, but a slam is Read More
Luján, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Ensure Wildfire Prevention Is Conducted By Trained, Local Experts
NATIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, alongside U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), introduced the Local Employment Access for our Forests (LEAF) Act of 2025 to require the U.S. Forest Service to give preference to local contractors for hazardous fuel mitigation projects and help prevent wildfires. This legislation would help boost local economies by prioritizing local contractors and ensure we keep jobs, expertise, and recovery dollars in the communities most impacted by wildfire. Read More
