State Higher Education Department Awards Student Debt Relief To 400+ Health Professionals Working In New Mexico
HED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department (HED) is awarding student debt relief payments to more than 400 health professionals through the Health Professional Loan Repayment Program.
A total of 1,213 health care professionals in New Mexico are currently receiving student debt relief through the program, including 401 new awardees this year.
The debt relief, totaling $24.4 million, is granted to these awardees on the condition that they conduct their work in high-need communities across the state for a minimum of three years.
The program supports a variety of high-need Read More
Los Alamos Mountain Bike Team Finishes Fourth In Statewide NMICA Series
Los Alamos High School mountain bike team celebrating the end of the season on the podium. Athletes from left Hans Gardner, Calvin Grow, Zachary Bolin-Ryan, William Nettleton, Phoebe Reid, Cullen McLean, Adis Bock, Seb Koglin, and Ian McLean. Courtesy photo
Elliott Work powering the smooth section of single track. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos Middle and High School Mountain Bike Team closed out its 2025 New Mexico Interscholastic Cycling League (NMICA) season with a strong showing at the Manzano Mountain Madness race in Tijeras on October 26. Racing through the technical Oak Read More
County And Community Partners Launch ‘I Can Help’ Program To Support Residents In Need
COUNTY News:
Many Los Alamos County community members are facing growing uncertainty due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, rising food costs, and other economic challenges. In response, Los Alamos County Social Services Division has joined forces with LA Cares, Self-Help, Trinity on the Hill, Los Alamos MainStreet, and other community partners to launch the “I Can Help” program — a collaborative effort to provide emergency food meal kits and coordinate community donations for those in need beginning Nov. 7, 2025, at designated locations.
“This program highlights what makes Read More
Scenes Of Halloween Around White Rock
Three creepy people and a bony flamingo relax at an afternoon barbecue on Thursday in the front yard of a home on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Pumpkins and a couple of cats hang out Thursday afternoon in a yard on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A tall zombie with a baby stands among large and small pumpkins in the front yard of a home on Todd Loop this afternoon in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Grave markers, ghosts and pumpkins on Thursday afternoon in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Atomic City Transit Concludes Saturday Service Pilot Program, Seeks Feedback
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) concluded its Saturday service pilot program with ACT MyRide on October 25, 2025. The County expresses thanks to all the riders who made the program a success by utilizing the service, and are grateful to customers who provided insight by taking the survey and sharing about their transit experience.
For 13 weeks, beginning Aug. 2, 2025, ACT was able to provide transportation service for Los Alamos and White Rock on Saturdays with its MyRide on-demand program, when traditional bus service is not provided.
Following is an overview of the successful pilot Read More
Public Meeting: NM4 Crossing, Multi-Use Trail Improvement, & Piñon School Trail Projects
Image courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department, in partnership with the Transportation Board, invites community members to attend a second public meeting to discuss the New Mexico Highway 4 and Multi-Use Trail Improvement Project and the Piñon School Trail Project.
These projects involve the design and construction of new and reconstructed multi-use trails along the south side of NM 4, between Sherwood Boulevard and La Vista Drive, within Piñon Park in White Rock. The planned improvements aim to enhance safety and connectivity for both pedestrians and cyclists. Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Oct. 27, 2025
BRIDGE News:
We held a Club Appreciation game on Oct. 27 and participated in the ACBL-wide Instant Matchpoint game on October 29.
Martin Cooper and Jerry Fleming were open winners on Monday, and Jan Barnes and Reggie Fuchs were 1st in flight B. Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 1st locally in the Wednesday game.
This is board #21 from our October 27 game. North is the dealer and N/S are vulnerable.
Today’s hand is challenging to both sides. North is the dealer and I like a 1♦ opening. Why? Although there are only 11 high card points (HCP), there is a 5th diamond, a good spade suit and a singleton Read More
Rotary Club’s Purple Pinky Campaign A Success
LAHS Interactive member Lance Metcalf dyes a student’s pinky purple to indicate another child vaccinated from polio. Courtesy/Rotary
ROTARY News:
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos would like to thank our generous community for supporting our annual Purple Pinky fundraiser last week to help eradicate polio worldwide.
We are grateful to the Los Alamos elementary schools for allowing us to set up our event and to all the students who participated by getting their pinkies dyed purple and learning about polio and the importance of this important vaccination. Thank you as well to the parents Read More
Lt. Gov. Howie Morales & Xochitl Torres Small To Give Keynotes At NM Infrastructure Finance Conference
NMIFC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Infrastructure Finance Conference (NMIFC) announces Lt. Gov. Howie Morales and Xochitl Torres Small, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and U.S. Congresswoman, as keynote speakers.
The 28th Annual NMIFC, taking place Nov. 3-7, is New Mexico’s premier event for infrastructure funding, planning, and collaboration, bringing together more than 600 local, tribal, and state leaders, along with engineers, planners, and community advocates from across the state.
“Improving public infrastructure across New Mexico has been a top priority Read More
Artist Picked To Bring Route 66’s Spirit Alive At New Mexico History Museum
Artist Molly Mendenhall has been chosen by the New Mexico History Museum to paint a mural in honor of the centennial of Route 66. Courtesy photo
Molly Mendenhall
NMHM News:
SANTA FE — To honor 100 years of getting our kicks on Route 66, the New Mexico History Museum selected artist Molly Mendenhall to design and paint an exciting mural of America’s most famous highway for the museum’s lobby, on view January 2026 – January 2027.
Mendenhall was one of five finalists who submitted concept designs to be considered by the museum’s selection committee. The Museum posted an open call for artists earlier Read More
NM Actors Lab Presents ‘The Half Life Of Marie Curie’
NMAL News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Actors Lab opens The Half Life of Marie Curie Nov. 20, a play that revels in the power of female friendship as it explores the relationship between two brilliant women, both fearless champions of scientific inquiry. The production will run through Sunday, Dec. 7.
Following our success with the Pulitzer-prize winning How I Learned to Drive, we are continuing our fall season with another renowned female playwright, Lauren Gunderson, dubbed “the most produced playwright in America” by American Theatre Magazine.
In 1911, Marie Curie won the Nobel Read More
Beautiful Dahlias Growing At White Rock Home
Beautiful Dahlias at a home on Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. Photo by Betsy Comly Read More
Creative Industries Announces First Round Awardees Of ACD Pilot Grant Program
EDD News:
SANTA FE — Ten projects across New Mexico have been awarded Arts & Cultural District (ACD) Pilot Grants, powering economic growth and celebrating the cultural identities of local creative districts.
The pilot grants of up to $100,000 each will help ACDs implement creative programming, support local economies, and highlight the value of sustained investment. Many of these projects use “creative placemaking,” an approach that integrates art and culture into community spaces to boost connection, vitality, and economic opportunity.
Developed by the New Mexico Economic Development Read More
Los Alamos County Library Board Meeting Nov. 3
Scammers Offer Tricks, Not Treats, This Halloween
NMRLD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Securities Division is warning the public not to be fooled this Halloween by deceptive digital content and to stay alert for scammers masquerading as government officials, law enforcement, or financial experts.
Using AI, fraudsters can create convincing fake videos, clone voices, and impersonate trusted individuals or organizations, tricking victims into sharing personal information, transferring money, or granting remote access to devices.
Equally concerning are reports of payments of fines and fees being requested in the form of cryptocurrency, Read More
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Announces Horseshoes & Heels Gala
Tamaya Horse Rehabilitation Program: Ben Braden and a Rescued Horse. Courtesy photo
Tamaya Horseshoes & Heels Gala: Rescued Horse at the Stables at Tamaya. Courtesy photo
HYATT News:
SANTA ANA PUEBLO — In partnership with Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort & Spa, the Tamaya Horse Rehab Program (THR), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located at the Stables at Tamaya, is excited to announce this year’s Tamaya Horseshoes & Heels Gala. Taking place Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, the charity event supports THR’s ongoing efforts to rescue and rehabilitate animals in need and raises awareness Read More
Holiday North Prescribed Fire Planned For Next Week
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations on Holiday Mesa in the Jemez Ranger District Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, pending all required approvals. The 878-acre Holiday North prescribed fire is a broadcast burn meaning fire is applied to the landscape within a defined boundary. The boundary includes Forest Road 608 on the east side and a series of two tracks and handline on the west side. We use prescribed fire to help reduce overgrown vegetation to protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.
Ignitions are planned Read More
$15,000 Grants Available To Take School Kids On State Park Field Trips
A student on a field trip to Sugarite Canyon State Park. Courtesy/New Mexico State Parks
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Parks Division is accepting applications from public schools and teachers for grants up to $15,000 to help pay for buses or other forms of transportation to get students out to state parks.
The grant funds must be expended during the 2025-2026 school year. Nov. 14 is the application deadline.
“Our 35 state parks serve as outdoor classrooms, with outstanding curriculum-based programs for connecting students to natural and cultural resources throughout our state,” Read More
NMED: Toxic Algae Detected In Eagle Nest Lake
NMED News:
COLFAX COUNTY — The New Mexico Environment Department is warning visitors to avoid water contact at Eagle Nest Lake after samples confirmed the presence of harmful algae and toxins.
Harmful algae blooms, or HABs, occur when certain algae grow excessively in water, posing potential health risks to people and animals. HABs can appear blue, bright green, brown or red and may resemble scum or floating grass clippings on the water’s surface. These blooms can produce toxins that are harmful to humans and animals.
Samples collected by New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) show the Read More
Daily Postcard: Comet Lemmon Viewed From White Rock
Daily Postcard: Comet Lemmon viewed Wednesday night from White Rock. The white tail is dust, whereas the blue tail is ions or plasma. By Glen Wurden Read More
