Career Fair 3 p.m. Oct. 2 At Historic Fuller Lodge
CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is announcing that the Career Fair will take place once again 3-6 p.m., Wednesday at historic Fuller Lodge.
All skill levels are sought for multiple positions.
Employers planning to be on site to recruit:
- University of New Mexico – Los Alamos
- United Energy Workers Healthcare
- Truly Nolan of America, Inc.
- The Family YMCA
- TechSource Inc
- SMSI
- Pueblo of Pojoaque Corporations
- Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico
- Los Alamos Public Schools
- Los Alamos Medical Center
- Los Alamos Medical Care Clinic, Ltd.
- Los Alamos Fire Department
- Los Alamos
Economic Developmemt Department Awards $2.2M To Connect 22,000 Youth With Outdoor Programs
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department 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 awarded Read More
‘Essential Elements: Art, Environment, And Indigenous Futures’ Opens At The Museum Of Indian Arts & Culture
Courtesy/Cannupa Hanska Luger, 2021, and Garth Greenan Gallery, New York
MIAC News:
SANTA FE — The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture (MIAC) is proud to announce the opening of Essential Elements: Art, Environment, and Indigenous Futures, a powerful new exhibition examining climate change and environmental degradation through the lens of Native art and traditional ecological knowledge. The exhibition opens in October 2025 in the JoAnn and Bob Balzer Native Market and Contemporary Art Gallery, coinciding with the museum’s Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration from 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Read More
Governor Convenes Special Legislative Session To Address Federal Funding Cuts And Budget Crisis
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a proclamation Sept. 30 convening a special session of the New Mexico State Legislature on Oct. 1 to address the significant challenges of federal funding cuts resulting from the Trump administration’s budget reconciliation bill, H.R.1, and related federal actions.
The governor’s call to action comes as New Mexicans face unprecedented challenges caused by massive reductions in federal support for critical programs including Medicaid, SNAP food assistance and public broadcasting services. The federal budget Read More
Pets Of The Week: Chica And Romeo
It’s a bird, it’s a plane…nope, it’s CHICA! This one-year-old, 62lb firecracker is a whirlwind of sunshine wrapped in fur. Her grand entrance? Let’s just say her humans didn’t stick around—they dumped her in our yard while we were open and scaled the fence like reverse burglars. Their loss! Chica is pure joy in motion: every walk a whirlwind adventure, every moment a treasure map, every game a festival of fun. Bold, fearless, endlessly curious—she needs a home where her playground is secure, her heart is free, and her escapades are safely supervised.
Under the floofy fun is a loyal, loving sweetheart. Read More
County Hosts Community Q&A Session For Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas Oct. 8
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County will host a question-and-answer session from 5:30–7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8, in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave., to discuss Metropolitan Redevelopment Areas (MRAs) in Los Alamos and White Rock. A hybrid option will be available for remote participation via Zoom.
Staff from the Community Development Department will provide an overview of MRAs, explain how they are designated, and answer questions about opportunities for property owners and the broader community. MRAs are districts where public and private investment can be focused to revitalize underutilized Read More
Share Your Thoughts On Public Art In Los Alamos County
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Art in Public Places Board (APPB) wants to hear from you! A new Community Art Questionnaire is now open, and your input will help shape the future of public art in Los Alamos County.
This 3-part online questionnaire doesn’t take too long and is open to everyone. Topics include your thoughts on public art, specific artworks, and how familiar you are with the current collection.
Take the survey here: https://polco.us/n/res/vote/los-alamos-county-nm/public-art-in-los-alamos-county Or click on the “Go to Content” button below.
Deadline: Read More
NMSP, Local Agencies Target Crime In International District
NMSP News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Police, in partnership with the 2nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, Probation and Parole, and the Albuquerque Police Department, conducted a weeklong crime suppression operation in Albuquerque’s International District from Sept. 22 to Sept. 28.
The operation is part of the State Police’s increased efforts in the area, aimed at reducing crime and addressing public drug use through proactive patrols and high-contact stops.
During the seven-day effort, NMSP’s uniform officers and Crime Suppression Read More
U.S. Government Has Shut Down … So Now What?
Staff Report
The government officially shut down at midnight after Congress deadlocked and failed to pass a funding measure to keep it open. Those entities critical to protect lives and property are deemed essential and will stay open.
About shutdowns
In the United States, government shutdowns occur when funding legislation required to finance the federal government is not enacted before the next fiscal year begins. In a shutdown, the federal government curtails agency activities and services, ceases non-essential operations, furloughs non-essential workers, and retains only essential Read More
Española Teens Keep ‘Low And Slow’ Alive With Mini Lowriders: Community Invited To ‘Cruzin’ 2 Success’ Nov. 1
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY 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.
From 3–5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, the public is invited to the Nuevo Mexicano Heritage Arts Museum (NMHA) on Museum Hill, 750 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, for “Cruzin’ 2 Success,” 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 Read More
Boundary Fence Repair And Hazard Tree Removal Begins In The Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon Burned Area
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Crews will repair boundary fences and remove hazard trees in the Hermit’s Peak Calf Canyon (HPCC) burned area of the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) beginning early fall 2025. This project reduces wildfire risk, prevents power outages along the Mora-San Miguel (MSM) Cooperative power line, and keeps livestock out of nearby villages, including San Geronimo, San Pablo, San Ignacio, Las Dispensas, Gallinas, and Cow Creek.
This work is authorized under a categorical inclusion (CE) and project actions include:
- Prioritize removing hazard trees based off the HPCC burn severity
Los Alamos Public Library Hosts Jazz Trio Love Call For An Evening Of Music Oct. 7
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Public Library is thrilled to continue its history of supporting our community of jazz and music enthusiasts with an introduction to a new musical group for a special evening with Love Call. An intimate concert and discussion with the group will take place from 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Mesa Public Library.
Love Call is a collaborative trio consisting of saxophonist Max Bessesen, bassist Ethan Philion, and drummer Devin Drobka. Though they live in different cities, they travel to perform together several times a year.
Philion Read More
NMRA Unveils 2025 Hospitality Industry Awards Winners
NMRA News:
The spotlight was on New Mexico’s culinary community as the New Mexico Restaurant Association unveiled the winners of the 2025 Hospitality Industry Awards. Held Sept. 29 at the Sheraton Albuquerque Uptown, the evening embraced the vibrant energy of Havana Nights—where tropical flair met timeless elegance, and the state’s most outstanding hospitality professionals were honored in style.
Celebrating leadership rooted in purpose, the NMRA proudly names Russell Hernandez of Salud de Mesilla in Mesilla as the 2025 Restaurateur of the Year.
From his start as a high school intern Read More
Geimer Top Predictor In Final Pace Race Of 2025 Season
Racers prepare for the final pace race of the 51st season, Tuesday on the Canyon Rim Trail. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
Paul Geimer was the best predictor in Atomic City Road Runner’s (ACRR) final pace race of the 51st season held Tuesday on the Canyon Rim Trail. He was 21 seconds off his predicted time as well as the first finisher on the 3-mile course at 18:39.
Other accurate predictors were Lynn Bjorklund at 22 seconds off and the top female finisher in the 3-mile distance with a time of 24:52; Warren Scoggins with a 40 second difference; Sean Thomas with a 43 second differential; and Chris Mullender Read More
County Survey Will Gauge Gas Safety Awareness
COUNTY News:
An upcoming survey will measure safety awareness of natural gas among Los Alamos County community members. It will also give insight into the effectiveness of natural gas safety outreach efforts of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU).
Called the GOAL survey, short for Gas Overall Awareness Level, it is a product of the American Public Gas Association and will be conducted starting on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Natural gas customers and non-customers will be polled to determine their gas safety knowledge.
Participants’ answers will be benchmarked and results will be Read More
Tim Church Gallery On Canyon Road: Art Shaped By Nature
Michael Kessler, Aspen Gold, 2025. Courtesy photo
ART News:
A bold new chapter in Santa Fe’s world-renowned art district has begun with the opening of the Tim Church Gallery at 403 Canyon Road, in collaboration with the long-established Canyon Road Contemporary.
The gallery is dedicated to the work and select curated artists of Tim Church, a multidisciplinary artist whose innovative practice blends science, chemistry, and design into a singular visual language.
Known for pioneering a process he calls “Vibrant Toning”, Church’s work is shaped by forces beyond the artist’s control — temperature, Read More
SFNF & USDA Call Laguna Wildfire 100 Percent Contained
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — A recent fixed wing flight with an infrared (IR) camera detected no heat within the Laguna Wildfire perimeter.
USDA Forest Service Fire Managers from the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) have called the Laguna Wildfire 100 percent contained.
This announcement means the wildfire poses no risk of spreading.
There are no closures, but the public is urged to exercise caution when traveling within this burned area.
Hazards exist, including:
- Dead standing trees; and
- Potential for flash flooding even in areas not directly affected by the wildfire.
Lightning ignited the Laguna Read More
Daily Postcard: ‘October Is Here … The Clouds Are On Fire’
Daily Postcard: ‘October has arrived … the sun is warm, the shadows are cold, the air is soft, and the clouds are on fire.’ View of the beautiful sky early Tuesday evening over Velarde. Photo by Johnnie MartinezFBI: Sanostee Man Sentenced For Violent Assault
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Sanostee man was sentenced to 72 months in prison for a violent assault that left a woman seriously injured.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, between Dec. 2 and Dec. 3, 2023, Nathan Mescale, 36, assaulted Jane Doe and the assault resulted in serious bodily injury.
Upon his release from prison, Mescale will be subject to three years of supervised release.
Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today. Read More
LAMC: Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Annual Physical … Screenings That Save Lives
From Los Alamos Medical Center:
Many people put off their annual physical, if they feel fine, there’s no urgent need to visit the doctor. But skipping your yearly check-up can mean missing the early signs of serious conditions that are often treatable if caught early.
At Los Alamos Medical Center, we believe prevention is just as important as treatment. Your annual physical is a chance to check in on your overall health, catch issues early, and build a relationship with a provider who knows your unique health history.
What Happens During an Annual Physical?
A typical physical exam includes much Read More
