SFCC Announces Campus Closure For Microgrid Testing
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s (SFCC) Office of Facilities and Operations announces an electrical power shutdown and campus closure from Saturday, Oct. 11, through Monday, Oct. 13, to enable SFCC, the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), and SFCC contractor Siemens to work on the college’s microgrid test and commissioning.
During this period, all buildings located at 6401 Richards Ave. will be closed, and access will not be permitted. Please note that the Santa Fe Higher Education Center at 1950 Siringo Road will remain open and accessible.
Please be aware that some Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Falls Over Los Alamos High School
Daily Postcard: Sunset falls over Los Alamos High School as viewed Monday near Canyon Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Obituary: Frances Lelah Walter April 19, 1934 – Sept. 10, 2025
FRANCES LELAH WALTER April 19, 1934 – Sept. 10, 2025
Frances Lelah Walter, a cherished soul whose light illuminated the lives of many, passed away on September 10, 2025, in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Born on April 19, 1934, in Lead, South Dakota, Frances was a devoted homemaker whose nurturing spirit provided a warm haven for her family and friends.
With a heart rooted in faith, Frances embraced the profound beauty of existence, finding strength and solace in her religious beliefs. Her home was filled with love, laughter, and prayers whispered in gratitude and hope. She embodied the essence of grace, Read More
C’YA Fundraiser ‘Life Is Short, Eat Dessert First’ Saturday
By BERNADETTE LAURTIZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions
This week divine desserts from local and regional businesses are coming together to support, Life is Short, Eat Dessert First. The Champions of Youth Ambition’s (C’YA) fundraiser will support a variety of programs from mail for military troops and veterans to elementary science education and the Community Asset Awards, which kicks off Nov. 1.
The commUNITY partners for the grab and go event include the following: Pig & Fig, The Blue Window Bistro, The Enchanted Jammery, NM Cookie Corner, Hungry Bear/The Read More
LACA: Academy Of St Martin In The Fields Chamber Ensemble To Perform In Los Alamos
From Los Alamos Concert Association:
Music lovers wait no longer! The world-famous Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Ensemble will perform an afternoon of music at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, in the Duane Smith Auditorium.
The Academy Chamber Ensemble was formed in 1967, drawing its membership from the world-renowned chamber orchestra the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, which was itself founded by Sir Neville Marriner in 1958 and is currently led by Music Director Joshua Bell.
The purpose behind the formation of the Chamber Ensemble was to perform the larger scale chamber music Read More
2026 New Mexico Teacher Of The Year: Nancy Orta
In a surprise visit today, Education Secretary Mariana D. Padilla announced that Nancy Orta of East Picacho Elementary School in Las Cruces is the 2026 New Mexico Teacher of the Year. Courtesy/NMPED
First grade teacher Nancy Orta celebrates with her students today at East Picacho Elementary School in Las Cruces after hearing she was named the of 2026 New Mexico Teacher of the Year. Courtesy/NMPED
NMPED News:
LAS CRUCES — Today, during a surprise announcement at East Picacho Elementary School in Las Cruces, New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) Secretary Mariana D. Padilla named Read More
FBI: Pinedale Man Sentenced For Violent Knife Attack
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Pinedale man was sentenced to 37 months in prison for slashing a man’s throat during a confrontation. There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, Feb. 17, 2025, Laberto Curley, 25, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, used a knife to slash John Doe’s throat during a physical altercation, resulting in serious bodily injury.
Fortunately, others nearby were able to intervene, disarming Curley and tending to John Doe’s injuries while Curley fled the scene.
Upon his release from prison, Curley will be subject to three years of supervised Read More
Fiesta Of Cultures Celebrates New Mexico’s Diversity At Coronado Historic Site Oct. 18
CHS News:
BERNALILLO — From East Indian dance to an LGBTQ square dance group to Irish dancers, the annual Fiesta of Cultures at Coronado Historic Site celebrates the many cultures of New Mexico. This family-friendly event will be held 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, and is co-presented by New Mexico Historic Sites and The Friends of Coronado and Jemez Historic Sites.
“We are so excited to be able to offer a mix of performers, vendors, and demonstrators that show what makes New Mexico such a vibrant place to live,” says Jessica Coyle, Instructional Coordinator Supervisor at Coronado Read More
State Readies Universal Child Care With Focus On Workforce, Quality
ECECD News:
SILVER CITY — New Mexico’s Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council on Wednesday outlined efforts to expand access, improve program quality and support its early childhood workforce as the state prepares to implement universal child care Nov. 1.
Council members discussed several initiatives aimed at strengthening New Mexico’s child care system and ensuring universal access, including a newly launched low-interest child care revolving loan. The fund will help providers expand, renovate or build facilities to meet the increasing child care demand.
“Universal Read More
Northern New Mexico College Interns Explore Career Opportunities In The Community
Sabrina Gonzales. Courtesy photo
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — In Fall 2024, Northern New Mexico College’s (NNMC) Career Services Department launched a transformative internship program designed to provide career-ready opportunities for first-generation college students from underserved communities. The internships are designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workforce readiness. During the program’s first year, Career Services has placed 50 students in paid internships across a range of high-demand fields.
“Many of our students who come from underserved areas lack Read More
Free To The Public Family History Conference Oct. 18
New Documents Have Been Added To The 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.
- Monthly Notification of Groundwater Data Reviewed in September 2025
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NMDOT Seeks Public Input On NM 554 El Rito Bridge Replacement Project
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) is inviting the public to attend an in-person meeting to provide input on the NM 554 El Rito Bridge Replacement Project from 6–7:30 p.m., Thursday Oct. 2, 2025, at El Rito Public Library, 182 Placitas Rd (State Rd 215), El Rito, NM 87530.
The existing bridge is in poor condition and is being replaced to improve safety, maintain access, and meet current engineering standards. During the meeting, NMDOT representatives will review the proposed bridge design, explain any potential traffic and access impacts, and answer Read More
Conner Tiffani Tharp Statement Of Candidacy For UNM-LA Advisory Board
By CONNER TIFFANI THARP
Los Alamos
My name is Conner Tiffani Tharp and I am announcing my candidacy for the University of New Mexico–Los Alamos Advisory Board. Earlier this year, I was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board, and I am honored to now seek election to continue serving our community. Serving on this board is important to me because UNM-LA plays a vital role in providing accessible education and career pathways in northern New Mexico. I want to continue to ensure that students of all ages, especially our non-traditional students, have the support and resources they need to succeed. Read More
Balloon To Commemorate Route 66 Centennial Set To Take Flight At Balloon Fiesta
NMTD News:
SANTA FE — In partnership with Rainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon Ride Company, the New Mexico Tourism Department is deploying a brand-new hot air balloon at the 2025 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta to commemorate the Route 66 Centennial set for 2026.
The balloon will take its maiden voyage during the first Mass Ascension of Balloon Fiesta Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.
To further commemorate the Route 66 Centennial and the inaugural liftoff of the Route 66 Centennial balloon, NMTD will be distributing limited-edition collectable pins at Balloon Fiesta Park beginning the morning Read More
Governor Announces $1 Billion Fusion Research And Manufacturing Campus In New Mexico
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announced that Pacific Fusion, a commercial fusion energy company, has selected New Mexico as the site for its first Research and Manufacturing Campus.
The $1 billion facility at Mesa del Sol positions New Mexico at the forefront of the emerging fusion energy industry and cement its role as a national leader in advanced energy innovation.
Fusion, the same process that powers the sun and stars, has long been considered the holy grail of clean safe energy, and with the potential to generate near-limitless Read More
Hilltopper Girls Soccer Partners With LAYSL For A Day Of Mentorship
Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School girls soccer program recently teamed up with the Los Alamos Youth Soccer League girls teams for a special day of soccer, fun, and connection. Hilltopper players led sessions with the younger athletes, sharing skills, encouragement, and plenty of smiles.
This partnership is one we truly value — it not only gives our high school players a chance to serve as role models, but it also strengthens the bond between programs. We’re especially grateful for the support of the LAYSL coaches, whose dedication makes opportunities like this possible. Read More
FBI: Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty To Leading Massive Illegal Marijuana Operation
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Dineh Benally pleaded guilty in federal court to leading a vast illegal marijuana cultivation and distribution ring that spanned several years, exploited workers, and polluted the San Juan River on tribal lands.
Benally pleaded guilty to 15 counts, including:
- Two drug trafficking conspiracy charges for orchestrating the illegal operations.
- Four charges of manufacturing and possessing with intent to distribute over 1,000 kilograms of marijuana and more than 1,000 marijuana plants.
- Two charges of maintaining a drug-involved premises.
- Two charges of illegally
Kiwanis Speaker James Carroll: An Introduction To AI
KIWANIS News:
At the Sept. 16 meeting of the Kiwanis Club of New Mexico, James Carroll gave the club members a presentation outlining the history, evolution, and future of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
According to Carroll, he grew up in the “AI Winter”, at a time he was in graduate school and the hope for achieving AI was cooling and when the early hype led to disillusionment and loss of funding. The thinking was, that if natural language and machine translation could be solved, then AI would have “made it”.
The contributors to the rapid change in AI development were the exponential rise in computing Read More
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