REVEL To Host First-Ever ‘Love Life ALS Stunt Carnival’
REVEL News:
ALBUQUERQUE — REVEL will host the first-ever “Love Life ALS Stunt Carnival” Saturday, Oct. 4, at 4720 Alexander Blvd. NE in Albuquerque, bringing together stunts, live entertainment, and community activities to raise awareness and support for families impacted by amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
The event will feature Glenn Allen Love Jr., a former UCLA and Canadian Football League player turned Hollywood stunt performer. All proceeds from the event will go to the Love Life ALS Foundation.
In July 2024, the day after celebrating his daughter’s first birthday, Love — then Read More
Daily Postcard: Three Bees Gather On Thistle Blossom
Daily Postcard: Clearly a beacon of nectar, this sweet thistle blossom attracts three bees at once recently in a Los Alamos garden. Photo by Nelson Hoffman Read More
Jemez Broadband Project Connecting Hundreds Of Homes
OBAE News:
SANTA FE — The first homes in a new broadband development project on the Pueblo of Jemez are now receiving high-speed internet.
The fiber connections are being installed because of a multimillion-dollar broadband project grant. Currently, 21 homes have been connected directly to fiber on the new network.
The project will eventually provide fiber broadband to more than 670 unserved and underserved homes, Tribal departments, programs, and businesses upon completion.
“Technology, like art, is a measure of our human advancement,” said Governor George Shendo Jr. of Jemez Pueblo. Read More
County Council To Hold Public Hearing On Proposed Ordinance That Would Prohibit Feeding Wild Animals Sept. 30
Community encouraged to attend public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 30, on a proposed ordinance that would prohibit feeding wild animals within County limits. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, on a proposed ordinance that would prohibit feeding wild animals within County limits (with an exception for songbirds and pollinators).
While feeding wildlife may feel helpful, it can actually cause problems—like attracting animals into neighborhoods, spreading disease, damaging property, and making wildlife lose their Read More
New Mexico State Parks: Free Entry And Fishing Sept. 27-28!
NMSPD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Parks Division (NMSPD) and the Department of Game and Fish are offering an extra incentive for people to get outdoors this weekend.
All state parks are open for free day-use Sept. 27-28 in recognition of National Public Lands Day. The same day, state parks along the Pecos River are co-hosting the annual Pecos-to-Pecos Road and River Cleanup that brings communities in New Mexico and Texas together.
Finally, Game and Fish is marking National Hunting and Fishing Day by offering a full “free fishing weekend” on Saturday and Sunday.
“We are inviting everyone Read More
Ribbon Cutting For Leisure Lagoon Art Installation Oct. 7
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Arts in Public Places Board (APPB) invites the public to attend the official ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of a new public art installation by artist Amanda Jaffe at the Leisure Lagoon in Los Alamos.
Details:
- When: 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7; and
- Where: Leisure Lagoon, 2760 Canyon Road.
This five-panel porcelain tile installation explores the calming and transformative qualities of water through rich textures, flowing patterns, and natural imagery. With panel titles such as “Night Snow / Pool” and “Blue Rain / Calm Pool”, the series Read More
LALBC Steering Team Shares Open Letter To Community
Los Alamos Local Business Coalition
Dear Members of the County Council, Coalition members, members of the public, business owners, and friends:
In November of 2024, the Los Alamos Local Business Coalition (LALBC) was formed by a group of volunteers to address the challenges facing local businesses. Since then, we have held six public forums and spent countless hours meeting with County staff, Councilors, local stakeholders, business owners, and members of the public to advocate for local businesses. We have written reports and solicited public input. We have written
SFCC: SNA To Host Blood Drive With Vitalant Nov. 4
SFCC News:
Santa Fe Community College’s Student Nurses Association Club will host a Vitalant Blood Drive 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4.
The event will be in the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center parking lot at 6401 Richards Ave.
Please bring photo ID to participate.
To schedule a blood donation, visit https://vit.la/78y54w. For information, call 505.428.1000. Read More
FBI Returns Historic ‘Villa De Santa Fe’ Map To Mexico
FBI News:
Today, the FBI returned a historic map titled “Villa de Santa Fe” to the Government of Mexico during a ceremony in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The map had been reported stolen in 2011.
“On behalf of the FBI, it is my honor to return this historical artifact to the people of Mexico,” said Justin A. Garris, special agent in charge of the FBI Albuquerque Field Office. “The FBI is committed to returning stolen art and other objects of cultural and historical significance to the communities to which they belong.”
Patricia Pinzón, Consul of Mexico in Albuquerque, emphasized the Government Read More
United Way Of Northern New Mexico Awarded $25K Blue ImpactSM Grant To Fuel Youth Leadership And Increase Nonprofit Capacity
Local nonprofit leaders and residents gather for a community event at United Way’s Youth Pathfinder Casita at McCurdy Family Resource Campus in Española Valley. Courtesy/UWNNM
UWNNM News:
Los Alamos/Española—United Way Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) has received a $25,000 Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico. The grant will support UWNNM’s Collective Impact program, which connects and convenes Northern New Mexico nonprofits and empowers youth to discover their potential and succeed in meaningful careers.
“This Blue Impact grant is a powerful investment in the Read More
April Wade Withdraws From Los Alamos School Board Race
POLITICAL News:
Los Alamos County Clerk Michael Redondo confirmed this morning that District 1 Candidate April Wade has withdrawn from the Los Alamos School Board race.
Wade is the director of Little Forest Playschool. She explained why she decided to withdraw from the race.
Los Alamos HS Students Gather At Flagpole To Pray
Los Alamos High School students gathered to pray around the flagpole before school this morning, Sept. 24, for the annual, nationwide, student-led See You at the Pole event. Students prayed for their school, town, and country, particularly for unification. Courtesy/Courtney Richardson
Another scene of Los Alamos High School students gathered to pray around the flagpole before school this morning, Sept. 24, for the annual, nationwide, student-led See You at the Pole event. Students prayed for their school, town, and country, particularly for unification. Courtesy/Courtney Richardson Read More
Obituary: Mary Virginia Pierce Oct. 6, 1941 – Sept. 15, 2025
MARY VIRGINIA PIERCE Oct. 6, 1941 – Sept. 15, 2025
Mary Virginia Pierce, 83, of Los Alamos, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born to Max and Virginia Day in Mobile, Alabama, on October 6, 1941. In the late 1940s, her family moved to Los Alamos, where she grew up and graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1959.
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Max and Virginia Day; her brother, Max “Boy” Day; and her beloved daughter, Judy Henry.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Richard (Dick) Pierce, who was not only her lifelong partner Read More
Family YMCA Achieves Praesidium Accreditation—Commitment To Safety
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YMCA News:
The Family YMCA has been awarded Praesidium Accreditation ® by Praesidium, the leader in abuse risk management. Praesidium Accreditation ® is a prestigious honor that publicly demonstrates the organization has worked to achieve the highest industry standards in abuse prevention.
To achieve Accreditation, The Family YMCA underwent a rigorous process to implement Praesidium’s Accreditation Standards focusing on eight primary operational areas within their business: policies, screening and selection, training, monitoring and supervision, consumer participation, Read More
Luján Presses Secretary Kennedy On Major Flaws To Autism Research Program That Jeopardizes Sensitive Health Data And Scientific Integrity
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) pressed Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on major issues regarding the Real-World Data Platform pilot, which is being developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to study causes of autism and outcomes. In the letter, Sen. Luján highlights how the initiative disregards privacy and data-governance safeguards, jeopardizing the sensitive health information of individuals with autism without their knowledge. Additionally, Read More
NOAA’s SWFO-L1 Observatory Heads To Orbit For Groundbreaking Mission
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NOAA News:
MERRITT ISLAND, FL — NOAA’s first satellite designed specifically for continuous, operational space weather observations – began its one-million-mile journey at 7:30 a.m. EDT, today, Sept. 24, from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It shared the ride with two other NASA systems onboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
The launch team confirmed that SWFO-L1 has successfully separated from the rocket and is operating under its own power.
After approximately four months, SWFO-L1 will reach Lagrange point 1 (L1), which is approximately one million miles away from Read More
Falls Prevention Awareness Week, Sept. 22-26: Falls Main Cause Of Injury-Related Deaths For Elderly
DOH News:
SANTA FE — Unintentional falls were the leading cause of injury-related deaths among older New Mexicans from 2019-2023, according to New Mexico Department of Health data.
A recent New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) report on Unintentional Fall-Related Injuries Among Older Adults in New Mexico includes some key points on fall-related deaths and hospitalizations among New Mexicans aged 65 and older.
Among the findings include:
- The age-adjusted death rate from falls among older adults (65+) in New Mexico dropped 41% from 2019 to 2023.
- The age-adjusted hospitalization
NM Museum Of Natural History & Science Contributes To New Dinosaur Discovery In Montana
Left and right dentaries of the Montana ornithomimosaur. This figure appeared in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology in Sept. 2025. Courtesy/NMMNHS
NMMNHS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A team of researchers that included the Executive Director of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science recently identified jawbones from a species of ostrich-like dinosaur in Montana.
This discovery, published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology earlier this month, expands the known range of this family of theropod dinosaurs, and helps researchers better understand how these dinosaurs Read More
‘Fulbright, Peace Corps And Higher Education: America’s Global Smart Power Under Assault, How Best To Respond’ Forum At SFCC Oct. 16
Kevin Quigley. Courtesy photo
SFWAF News:
Kevin Quigley is former college president of Marlboro College where he led its merger with Emerson College. As president of the National Peace Corps Association, he led the national campaign resulting in the Peace Corps’ largest appropriation increase in history. He has been a three-time Fulbright Senior Specialist and a Fulbright Association board member and was the first executive director of the Global Alliance for Workers and Communities, where he pioneered a tri-sectoral partnership among global corporations, governments, and civil society Read More
Sevanto Is Top Predictor In Weekly Pace Race
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Group shot of Atomic City Road Runners at Tuesday’s Pace Race. Courtesy photo
ACRR News:
Sanna Sevanto was the best predictor in the weekly pace pace held on the Rendija Canyon Trail off Range Road. She was 2 seconds off her predicted time. Other accurate predictors were: Felix Candia with a 3 second differential; 3-year-old Max Davis recording a 6 second difference; Eric Davis at 9 seconds off; and Zach Medin with a 10 second difference.
On the 1-mile paved course Priscila Rosa with Zoe (the dog) was the best finisher with a time of 10:15 and Hal Marshal was the first male Read More
