Blue Bus Connects Communities To Food Resources Amid Federal Government Shutdown
NCRTD News:
As the ongoing U.S. government shutdown continues to impact communities across northern New Mexico, the North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus is reaching out to residents and customers whose access to food may be affected.
As a courtesy, the District has compiled a list of primary food pantry and distribution centers across the region—including Española, Taos, Santa Fe, Mora, and Los Alamos—with details on how to reach these locations via free Blue Bus routes or MyBlueTM rideshare services.
“During times like these, it’s essential that our communities know Read More
Daily Postcard: Glow Of An Autumn Evening In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Late day autumn glow Thursday evening on Ft. Union Ave. in White Rock. Photo by Annmarie Thomas Read More
Governor Calls Special Legislative Session For Nov. 10 To Extend State Food Assistance As Shutdown Drags On
From the Office pf the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced that she will call the New Mexico Legislature back into special session on Monday, Nov. 10 to extend state-funded food benefits to New Mexicans as the longest federal government shutdown in history drags on under President Donald Trump’s watch.
The Nov. 10 special session — expected to last one day — will occur 10 days after the governor released $30 million in emergency state funds to provide food benefits to New Mexicans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Those funds, allocated Read More
Discover Subtle Beauty Of Local Plants On PEEC’s Shrub & Tree ID Walk With Plant Expert Craig Martin Nov. 15
The community is invited to join PEEC and plant expert Craig Martin to explore the subtle beauty of Northern New Mexico’s shrubs and trees in their autumn and early winter forms, 1-3 Nov. 15. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Take a leisurely stroll with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and plant expert Craig Martin to explore the subtle beauty of Northern New Mexico’s shrubs and trees in their autumn and early winter forms. The Shrub and Tree ID Walk is 1-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. Admission is free, and participants of all ages and experience levels are welcome.
Even without spring leaves Read More
2025 Election Results Are In … Voters Choose Jaurigue And Serrato For School Board, Hampton, Tharp And Fischer Wright For UNM-LA Advisory Board
School Board Member Antonio Jaurigue
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The results of the 2025 general election in Los Alamos County are in and some new and returning faces will be serving on the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board and the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board.
The results reveal Margie Serrato won the seat for the LAPS Board District 1 and Antonio Jaurigue won the seat for District 2. Serrato earned 548 votes while Stephanie Galvez earned 413 votes. Jaurigue received 590 votes while Tamara Hinckley earned 474 and Jasmine Read More
Best Of Liddie’s Recipes: Posole
Posole. Photo by Liddie Martinez
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley
Corn has been revered as a sacred crop for thousands of years and has been used for ceremonial and religious purposes. Posole, in most Hispanic homes, is a symbol of celebration. Often made for family gatherings and special events, it is a longstanding custom to make posole as the holidays commence.
In my family the women gathered in the kitchen to share stories while sharing the work. It is still a time-honored tradition. Cooking always included multiple generations and while the younger cousins learned the oral history of Read More
County Ice Rink Opening Delayed Due To Faulty Motor
The Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Opening day for the Los Alamos County Ice Rink is delayed due to a faulty motor in the new chiller. The motor experienced an internal short circuit during performance testing conducted by Modern Mechanical Ices Systems (MMIS), the chiller designer-builder.
MMIS was onsite at the time of the incident, and although a fire was detected inside the motor frame, they were able to react quickly to prevent any damage to the chiller or the facility.
Repairs are anticipated within the week, allowing for an estimated new opening day of Nov. 28.
The Read More
Triathlon Athlete Liz Miller Of Los Alamos Makes Her Mark As First Female Finisher At Ironman California
Los Alamos resident Liz Miller running Oct. 19 at Ironman California in Sacramento. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos resident Liz Miller triumphantly holds up the banner at the finish line of Ironman California. Miller was the first female finisher of the triathlon, which featured 2,300 competitors. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
When Los Alamos resident Liz Miller snatched and proudly held up the banner at the finish line of Ironman California, she said she had a strong sense of déjà vu.
She explained that she held a mental picture of being the overall Read More
New Mexico Seeks Share Of $50 Billion Federal Program To Expand Health Care Access In Rural Communities
HCA News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico has submitted a plan to the federal government requesting $1 billion in funding over five years to expand the health care access in rural communities through workforce development, technology and community programs.
The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) sent its Rural Health Transformation Plan to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services outlining five strategic initiatives to strengthen care in underserved areas. The federal program will distribute $10 billion annually over five years to approved states.
New Mexico could receive funding Read More
Culture Of Brilliance Embraces Twice-Exceptional Learners
Julie Skolnick’s award-winning book ‘Gifted and Distractible’ offers compassionate guidance and durable strategies for the twice-exceptional (2e) community. Courtesy photo
By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com
In Los Alamos, where brilliance and curiosity are part of the community DNA, children who are both gifted and neurodivergent find rare understanding. However, their strengths and struggles can be easy to miss. A learning disability can obscure remarkable aptitude, while accelerated abilities can hide challenges that need support.
Recognizing Read More
Home Country: Vermin Love Supreme
Home Country
By SLIM RANDLES
Have you been counting the minutes until election day when your neighbors can remove all those campaign signs from their lawns for another two years? Yes, these are mid-term elections, just as serious as the presidential election yet to come two years from now, but not as interesting.
Why not? Because the great candidate Vermin Love Supreme only runs for President and doesn’t mess about trying to be someone’s governor. V.L., who appears to be a bearded cross between Archimedes and Alexander Graham Bell, tends to stand out in a crowd. That is largely because he’s usually Read More
More Scenes From Wednesdays Beaver Supermoon
The full moon shines Wednesday over White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Another view of the full moon shining Wednesday over White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Another view of the full moon shining Wednesday over White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Dept. Of Cultural Affairs Offers Free Admission To Veterans At State Museums
NMDCA News:
New Mexico residents who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces can visit New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs’ museums free this Veterans Day holiday.
Any New Mexico resident providing satisfactory proof of current or past armed service will be admitted free to state museums and historic sites on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, 2025. This includes spouses and children.
Participating Museums:
- New Mexico Museum of Art On the Plaza
- New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary
- Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
- Museum of International Folk Art
- New Mexico
Concordia Wind Orchestra Concert: ‘Impressions’ Nov. 9
New Documents Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup 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.
- Notice of Completion of Off-Site Waste Shipment for Final Disposal, Activity 4.0, Compliance Plan, Site Treatment Plan, Federal Facility Compliance Order, Los Alamos National Laboratory [Aug. 26, 2025 Shipment]
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-703970_N3B-2025-0335_STP_Shpmt_Aug_26_103025.pdf
Greater Roadrunner Pauses On Pueblo Canyon Rim Trail
A Greater Roadrunner pauses for a photo on the Pueblo Canyon Rim Trail on Wednesday. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
County Government Offices To Close Nov. 11 In Observance Of Veterans Day
COUNTY News:
In observance of Veterans Day, Los Alamos County government offices and services will join other federal, state, and local governments and close on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025.
The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit service, and the Environmental Services division are closed on Tuesday.
In addition, the following facilities will close or have modified hours:
- White Rock and Mesa libraries – Open 1–5 p.m.
- Aquatic Center – Closed
- Los Alamos County Ice Rink – Closed
- Golf Course and Golf Shop – Closed
- Utilities will be closed for regular business, however crews are on-call
UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board To Meet Nov. 10
UNM-LA campus courtyard. Courtesy photo
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board is holding a board meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in the Building 2 Lecture Hall (Room 230) on the UNM-LA campus located at 4000 University Drive, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
Agenda items include a discussion of the operating agreement, public access to meetings via Zoom and presentations from the executive team.
The board generally meets on the Monday preceding the second Tuesday of each odd calendar month except in July, unless otherwise directed. The board advises The University of New Mexico Read More
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Leads Push Against New Nuclear Testing, Citing New Mexico’s Painful Legacy
Gabe Vasquez
U.S. CONGRESS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Nov. 5, 2025, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) led the New Mexico Congressional Delegation against the administration’s reported plans to resume nuclear weapons testing—calling it a direct threat to the health, safety, and dignity of New Mexicans who continue to live with the consequences of the Trinity test, without benefitting national security.
In a letter to President Trump and top officials in the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and National Nuclear Security Administration, Vasquez highlighted that existing testing Read More
Topper Girls Soccer Closes Out Season With Loss To Hope Christian Huskies
Margaret Steinkamp works the ball past defender Samantha Eades in the first half. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Topper Girl’s soccer team suffered a loss in the hands of the Hope Christian Huskies in a State Semifinals game played on the soccer field at Bernalillo High School Tuesday night by a score of 0-4. The Toppers closed out their season as 4A-2 District Champions and a record of 14-6-2. The Huskies just proved to be the stronger of the two teams and controlled the game.
Maren Dixion picks up a loose ball between a pair of Huskie defenders. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
