Daily Postcard: Blood Moon Sets Over Pajarito Mountain
Daily Postcard: Blood Moon sets over Pajarito Mountain Monday morning. Photo by Marc Bailey Read More
U.S. Rep. Vasquez Introduces Bill To Help Protect New Mexicans From Natural Disasters, Establish Resiliency Office
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) introduced Monday, Sept. 8, the bipartisan Championing Local Efforts to Advance Resilience (CLEAR) Act, a bill to help communities better prepare for and recover from extreme weather and natural disasters.
The CLEAR Act invests $100 million annually over five years to help states, territories, and Tribes establish or expand resiliency offices and save lives. This push to bolster resiliency offices is critical for strengthening disaster mitigation, infrastructure protection, Read More
Wildlife Wednesday Free Event: Hibernation And Torpor
Bears rely on torpor and hibernation to get through lean, cold times. Courtesy/NMWF
NMWF News:
While human beings get to reach for a wool blanket when nights get cooler in the fall, many other animals rely on the ability to slow down their metabolism to conserve energy. From the tiniest hummingbird to the largest bear, a wide spectrum of creatures relies on torpor and hibernation to get through lean, cold times.
Shayne Halter, a graduate student at the University of New Mexico, will speak on how animals use torpor and hibernation. He’s the featured speaker at the New Mexico Wildlife Federation’s Read More
New Mexico’s Pro Hockey Club Announces Brand Launch
NMPHC News:
RIO RANCHO — The New Mexico Pro Hockey Club will officially unveil its permanent team name, logos, and identity at a community-wide Permanent Brand Reveal Celebration 5:30–8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 29, at the Rio Rancho Events Center.
The event marks a major milestone for professional hockey’s return to the region, inviting fans of all ages to join in the festivities and be the first to see the team’s new look. Admission is free and open to the public, with fans encouraged to RSVP in advance at https://www.nmprohockey.com/brand-reveal to help accommodate attendance.
The evening will Read More
Heinrich Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation To Expand Healthcare Coverage, Benefits For Firefighters With Service-Related Cancers
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, bipartisan legislation that will expand health care coverage and benefits for first responders who become permanently disabled from service-related cancers and the families of those who pass away from these cancers. The bill is led by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.).
“Our first responders put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, and too many suffer or lose their lives from cancers caused by Read More
Obituary: Joseph William Yeamans April 27, 1944 – Aug. 25, 2025
JOSEPH WILLIAM YEAMANS April 27, 1944 – Aug. 25, 2025
Paonia, Colorado
Joseph William Yeamans passed on to his heavenly home on August 25, 2025, at eighty-one years of age. He died from complications of West Nile virus and pulmonary embolism at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction.
Joe was born on April 27, 1944, in Portland Oregon to Elizabeth Marks Yeamans and William Hughes Yeamans. He moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico at the age of ten. There he had many adventures in the woods, especially delighting in river running, hiking, and cycling. He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1962. He continued Read More
Los Alamos Farmers Market Sept. 11
More Payment Options Coming For NMGC Customers
NMGC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Starting later this week, New Mexico Gas Company customers will have more options for paying their monthly natural gas bill.
Effective Friday, September 12, customers can go onto our website and pay via:
- PayPal, PayPal Credit, Venmo, Apple Pay and Google Pay digital wallets
- Credit and debit card payments using American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover
- One-time online ACH payments using a checking or savings account
- Free set-and-forget autopay using a checking or savings account
- A free 24-hour automated phone system to pay anytime
- Lower residential payment
Happening This Week At SALA Sept 8–14
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center is buzzing with energy this week, offering something for everyone—from thrilling new releases and timeless classics to community events, art exhibitions, and teen nights. Whether you’re looking for a night out, a meaningful discussion, or a family-friendly activity, SALA is the place to be!
What’s Happening This Week:
LAFC Monthly Movie & Dinner: Fight Club
Enjoy a critically acclaimed classic while supporting LAFC. Add dinner to your ticket for a complete night out!
- 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9
Free Palestine Summer Series
Engage with powerful Read More
National Collaborative Of Small Liberal Arts Colleges Secures $8.5 Million For Student Well-Being Initiative
SJC News:
NEW YORK — The Endeavor Lab Colleges (ELC), a national consortium of 10 small liberal arts colleges, proudly announced today the completion of the first phase of its groundbreaking initiative to enhance student mental health and well-being. Endeavor Foundation has generously invested more than $8.5 million to support the project, including $5.22 million over the next three years for Phase 2.
“We are thrilled to move to the next phase of this vital work,” Dr. Lori Collins-Hall, ELC Project Director said. “Thanks to the dedication of our partner institutions and the confidence and Read More
Travel: Treat Yourself To A Wellness-Focused Getaway At The Springs Resort & Spa
View of The Springs. Photo by Debbie Stone
Thermal Turnout. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Sleep can be elusive for me. On the occasional good nights, I hit the pillow and get my necessary zzzs, though I do wake up at least once during this span. Most times, though, I lie in bed wide awake because I can’t turn my brain off. I try numerous techniques to help me relax and to stop the mental regurgitation, but much of the time they fail to work. And as the clocks ticks, I just get more stressed over the fact I’m not sleeping. Then it becomes a vicious cycle.
Enter The Springs Read More
New Mexico To Become First State In Nation To Offer Universal Childcare
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department announced a historic milestone on Monday: New Mexico will become the first state in the nation to guarantee no-cost universal childcare starting Nov. 1.
This groundbreaking new initiative will make childcare available to all New Mexicans, regardless of income, by removing income eligibility requirements from the state’s childcare assistance program and continuing the waiver of family copayments.
“Childcare is essential to family stability, workforce participation, Read More
FBI: Zuni Man Sentenced To 10 Years In Federal Prison For Shooting Zuni Resident
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni man was sentenced to 10 years and one month in prison for shooting a man during a confrontation.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, Sept. 19, 2024, Devin Wade Wyaco, 34, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, fired a handgun from the passenger seat of a moving vehicle at two bicyclists following a dispute, striking one of them in the abdomen. The victim was treated at a local hospital and survived the shooting.
As a previously convicted felon, Wyaco was prohibited from possessing a firearm and ammunition.
Wyaco pled guilty to three Read More
Obituary: Judith (Carroll) Hambleton July 14, 1938 – Aug. 25, 2025
JUDITH (CARROLL) HAMBLETON July 14, 1938 – Aug. 25, 2025
Judy passed away August 25, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on July 14, 1938, to parents Fremont and Carmel Carroll. She spent her childhood years in Ohio and the Pacific Northwest before moving with her family to Los Alamos in 1955. She graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1956.
After high school she moved to California and was part owner of a grocery store chain for many years. After the stores were sold, Judy trained in Interior Design and worked in that field until her retirement.
Judy is survived Read More
Pets Of The Week: Winston And Mel
Winston is a true unicorn in dog form. This one-and-a-half-year-old 56lb Husky mix has heterochromia, a rare condition that gives him one amber eye and one icy blue. It’s as if he’s carrying two skies inside him: one lit with golden sunset, the other cool as a mountain morning. Beyond his magical looks, Winston is sweet, social, and wonderfully well-mannered, which he has shown off at adoption events. He walks beautifully on leash, knows his commands, and loves both people and pups. Rare as a unicorn, real as your new best friend! Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday Read More
DEA Surge Targets Sinaloa Cartel Networks Worldwide
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Monday, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced the results of a week-long operational surge aimed at dismantling the Sinaloa Cartel, one of the world’s most violent and powerful drug cartels, responsible for flooding the United States with fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin.
In February, the Trump Administration designated the Sinaloa Cartel, along with seven other groups, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. The Sinaloa Cartel remains one of the most significant threats to public safety, public health and our national security. Read More
Catch Of The Week: iCloud Phishing Invites
Image of phish from bleepingcomputer.com
By BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
Calendar invites are pretty innocuous right? Unless they’re a phishing campaign…
According to reports from bleepingcomputer.com iCloud Calendar invites are being abused to send callback phishing emails disguised as purchase notifications directly from Apple’s email servers, making them more likely to make it through your spam filters, and into your inbox!
The above email was shared with Bleeping Computer by a reader, and claimed to be a payment receipt for $599 charged against the recipient’s PayPal Read More
Isleta Grill Sweeps People’s Choice, Blind Judging Awards At New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge
NMSF News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The highly-anticipated New Mexico State Fair Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge crowned Isleta Grill of Isleta Pueblo as both the People’s Choice Champion and the Blind Judging Champion. Isleta Grill also captured the Blind Judging crown in 2024.
Hungry fairgoers crowded Main Street, hoping to get a taste of the nine best green chile cheeseburgers in the state and the competitors did not disappoint with nine delicious, chile-topped burgers to satiate the crowd.
Thank you to the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, as well as the competition’s sponsor, the Read More
New Court Program Offers Help To Newly Arrested People Struggling With Mental Illness
Left to right: Supreme Court Justice Briana H. Zamora, Supreme Court Chief Justice David K. Thomson, First Judicial District Chief Judge Brian Biedscheid. Courtesy photo
COURT News:
SANTA FE — The First Judicial District Court announced a program today to help newly arrested people with severe mental illness obtain treatment and other community services. Individuals charged with misdemeanors, except DWI, and nonviolent felony offenses are eligible for the program.
The initiative is the fourth competency diversion pilot program established by New Mexico courts since last year.
“The Read More
Public Input Requested On Improving Visitor Services Across National Parks System
NPS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Park Service is seeking public input to help identify ways to improve visitor services in national parks, including more efficient methods for delivering and managing those services.
This request for information supports Executive Order 14314, Making America Beautiful Again by Improving Our National Parks, which directs the Secretary of the Interior to take steps to enhance services for United States residents visiting national parks.
“We’re inviting those who know our parks best, the visitors, to share their experiences,” said the Read More
