Governor Signs Special Session Emergency Relief Package
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signing emergency legislation Friday to shield New Mexicans from federal cuts to food assistance and health care programs. Courtesy photo
From the Office of the Governor:
- Four bills provide $162 million to counter federal cuts
SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed emergency legislation Friday to shield New Mexicans from federal cuts to food assistance and health care programs, deploying $162 million in state funds immediately to maintain services across the state.
“When federal support falls short, New Mexico steps up — that’s our commitment Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 6, 2025
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained for each project detailed below.
Residents and businesses will often experience large equipment and construction noise.
Motorists and pedestrians are advised to always use caution and slow down around construction activities and avoid entering work zones outside of designated detour paths.
Road and Utility Work:
North Mesa & North Community Pavement Preservation Project
- Location: 39th, 37th, 36th, North Mesa Road, San Ildefonso Road, Stoneview
Española Valley Teens Keep ‘Low And Slow’ Alive
Española YMCA Teen Center News:
In the Española Valley—the Lowrider Capital of the World— a new generation is carrying forward the “low and slow” tradition through hands-on engineering and art.
The public is invited. 3-5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, to the Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum (NMHA) on Museum Hill, 750 Camino Lejo in Santa Fe, for “Cruzin’ 2 Success”.
This is a free Community Day celebration showcasing teens’ 1:10-scale remote-controlled lowrider cars—complete with custom paint, murals, upholstery and working mini-hydraulics.
A Program Fueled by Enterprise Bank & Trust Read More
New Mexico State Library Supports Banned Books Week
NMSL News:
New Mexico State Library (NMSL) celebrates Banned Book Week Oct. 5-11. This year’s theme is “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.”
NMSL supports public libraries throughout the state during Banned Books Week.
Banned Books Week launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of book challenges in libraries, schools, and bookstores. It highlights the value of free and open access to information and brings together the entire book community, librarians, educators, authors, publishers, booksellers, and readers of all types, in shared support of the freedom to Read More
Colorful Autumn Trees Brighten Landscape In White Rock
FBI: Pigeon Springs Man Receives 3 Year Probationary Sentence For Role In Fatal Drunk Driving Crash
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Pigeon Springs man was sentenced to 3 years of probation for his role in a fatal drunk driving crash that claimed the life of a passenger.
According to court documents, Sept. 22, 2024, Irvin Virgil Wauneka, Jr., 35, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol after consuming alcohol and falling asleep at the wheel.
Jane Doe was a passenger in the vehicle. Wauneka’s impaired driving resulted in a head-on collision with another vehicle. Jane Doe suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Read More
Community Invited To Genealogy Workshop At SALA Oct. 11
COMMUNITY News:
Valle Grande Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is sponsoring a Genealogy Workshop for beginners and long-time genealogists, who will all find something of interest, on Oct. 11 at SALA Event Center.
There will be four speakers and four sessions, starting at 9 a.m. with The Basics, and continuing until 1 p.m. with presentations on Online Resources, Census Records, and DNA genealogy.
This workshop is free and open to the public. Participants are invited to attend one or all four sessions. Read More
Democratic Party Of Los Alamos County To Meet Oct. 13
DPLAC News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County’s (DPLAC) monthly meeting is 6:30-7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 13, with open discussion starting around 7 p.m. for about 30 minutes.
This is a holiday and early voting will have started, but the candidates can benefit from all the help they can get in this likely to be low turnout election.
DPLAC will continue with its new meeting format that includes a short business meeting followed by open discussion.
Planned Agenda:
- Candidate introductions, 3 minutes each;
- Executive team updates (Chair, Vice Chair, Ward Chairs); and
- Ways to support school board
Studio Ghibli Tribute Concert At Unitarian Church Sunday
State Awards $2.2M To Connect 22,000 Youth To Outdoors
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) awarded $2,178,029 through its Outdoor Equity Fund to 61 programs that will provide outdoor education and career training to more than 22,000 youth across the state, with a special emphasis on low-income families and Tribal communities.
The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD) is funding programs that provide hands-on outdoor education for young people from low-income families, with 14 serving Tribal communities. Recipients will provide over $1.7 million in matching funds, multiplying the impact. Forty of the Read More
Daily Postcard: Vivid Fall Colors Blanket Pajarito Mountain
Daily Postcard: Vivid fall colors this week blanket Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Lauren Hughes
Another view of fall colors this week on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Lauren Hughes
Another view of fall colors this week on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Lauren Hughes
Another view of fall colors this week on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
Best Of Liddie’s Recipes: Carne Adovada
Carne Adovada. Photo by Liddie Martinez
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley
When we began growing Chimayo red chile on our farm, neither Rick nor I anticipated the dedication or devotion required nor the knee cartilage we would be sacrificing for this small, heritage crop. Once I had the seeds in my hot little hands, I was hooked. I visited my greenhouse daily and watched the seeds sprout into vibrant green shoots and celebrated each new leaf. I pinched off the early blooms to ensure all energy was being used to create strong and healthy plants. In May, after we transplanted, I prayed we would be spared Read More
Los Alamos County Council To Consider Legal Services To Help Pursue Recovery Costs In Nationwide PFAS Claim
COUNTY News:
At its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Los Alamos County Council will consider a recommendation from the County Manager and Utilities Manager to approve an agreement with the law firm Stag Liuzza LLC.
The agreement would provide legal services to help the County pursue recovery of costs in a nationwide lawsuit involving damages to public drinking water and wastewater systems caused by per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
While Los Alamos County’s drinking water remains safe, with PFAS levels well below federal standards, County officials recommend legal representation Read More
County: 37th Street & Piñon Park Playgrounds Closed For Safety During Renovation Work
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Community Services Department (CSD), in partnership with Los Alamos Landscaping & More, LLC, will temporarily close the 37 th Street and Piñon Park Playgrounds during construction to complete planned renovations. These closures are necessary to ensure the safe execution of demolition and rebuilding activities at both sites.
37th Street Play Lot
- Preparation work begins Monday, Oct. 6, 2025—construction to begin shortly after
- Planned improvements include demolition of existing playground equipment, asphalt and concrete pavement, segmental,
Stoddard Family’s ‘Heartfelt Thank You’ To Community
Kate Stoddard
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
There was a saying in a training I attended by the Boomerang Project: “You get back what you give.” It is an unspoken philosophy of many people who do good deeds wherever and whenever they find the need. There’s a person I know who lives this motto. Her name is Kate Stoddard.
Stoddard and her family are the very definition of the kind of giving that runs deep in our community. Their contagious and constant character, attitude, and kindness know no bounds. If it could be bottled, it would fetch a fortune, and recently that boomerang of love circled back Read More
Think New Mexico: Special Session Recap & Next Steps
From Think New Mexico:
The special session concluded yesterday afternoon, and we wanted to share a quick recap and next steps.
We want to begin by celebrating the growing coalition of 47 partners that have joined Think New Mexico in calling for the enactment of the 10 major interstate compacts for health care workers.
The support for joining the interstate health care worker compacts spans the state from Angel Fire to Las Cruces and unites New Mexicans across the political spectrum, from multiple Indivisible chapters to the Coalition of Conservatives in Action; from Planned Parenthood of the Read More
Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Sunday Oct. 5
Sheriff’s Posse News:
The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting its monthly Cowboy Breakfast this Sunday, Oct. 5.
The breakfast is served 7-11 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge at 650 North Mesa Road, near the North Mesa Stables.
The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes:
- Pancakes – Banana, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip and Plain;
- Scrambled Eggs;
- Sausage;
- Bacon; and
- Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice.
The price for adults is $10, children 4-10 years of age $5 and those 0-3 are free.
Proceeds this month go to benefit the Dance Arts Los Alamos, a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
Signs Of Halloween Are In The Air At LASCU!
Signs of Halloween are in the air, including this display created by artist Andrew Sandoval on the front windows of Los Alamos Schools Credit Union (LASCU) at 1010 Central Ave., wishing the community a ‘Spooktacular Halloween’. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
View of artist Andrew Sandoval just getting started to create a Halloween scene on the front windows of Los Alamos Schools Credit Union at 1010 Central Ave., wishing the community a ‘Spooktacular Halloween’. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
View of artist Andrew Sandoval at about the midway point in creating a Halloween Read More
Household Hazardous Waste Collection At Eco Station Tomorrow, Oct. 4
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Environmental Services will accept household hazardous waste on a monthly schedule and new hours. Residents who already pay for curbside collection can drop off household hazardous waste at the Eco Transfer Station.
Accepted items include:
- Smoke Detectors
- Lightbulbs
- Aerosol Spray Cans
- Automotive Fluids
- Corrosives
- Cleaners
- Photographic Flammable Solvents
- Fuels
- Items Containing Mercury
- Oxidizers
- Fertilizers
- Pool Chemicals
- Paints, finishes, and stains
- Pesticides and herbicides.
Note: You may dispose of Automotive Oil and Antifreeze 7 days a week Read More
New Documents Added To Public Reading Room
LANL News:
The following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electronic Reading Room.
The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
