Governor Announces Special Session To Begin Oct. 1
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – As deep federal budget cuts threaten to compound the challenges facing New Mexico communities, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced today that she will call lawmakers into a special session starting Oct. 1 to find solutions and mitigate harm.
“New Mexicans should not be forced to shoulder these heavy burdens without help from their elected officials,” Lujan Grisham said. “After discussions with legislative leaders, we’ve resolved to do everything possible to protect essential services and minimize the damage from President Trump’s disastrous Read More
‘Truth, Justice And Freedom Of Expression’ Closes Sept. 11
Artist Paul Ziomek with original panels from his graphic novel ‘Fakin’ the Funk’, which he created with his brother Pete Ziomek. The ‘Truth, Justice, and Freedom of Expression’ show will be on display in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library through Sept. 11. Courtesy photo
Artist Jeff Benham stopped by Step Up Gallery during the Library’s Atomicon on Aug. 30. He is shown here pointing to two of his artworks. ‘Truth, Justice and Freedom of Expression’ closes Sept. 11. Courtesy photo
Step Up Gallery News:
Self expression has been on full display in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Artists Read More
Young Explorers Invited To Fall & Winter Break Camps At Nuclear Museum To Spark Curiosity And Creativity
NMHSH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — This fall and winter, the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History (NMHSH) invites young explorers to dive into discovery with its Science is Everywhere Camps—single-day STEAM adventures designed to ignite imagination and inspire life-long learning.
Open to students in grades K–6, these camps offer hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities in a collaborative, multi-age environment. Led by the museum’s expert education team, each camp features a unique theme that transforms learning into a fun and engaging experience. Read More
Los Alamos Good News Clubs Begin Monday Sept. 8
Los Alamos Good News Clubs start next week after school. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Good News Clubs are starting next week. Each Club meets 2:40-4:30 p.m. once a week after school and features Bible and missionary stories, Scripture memory, songs, games, snacks, prizes and occasional crafts.
The Clubs are non-denominational, are entirely free, and run from September through the end of April. No Clubs on snow days, holidays, or parents’ conference days. Parents must fill out a registration form.
Schedule:
- Mondays beginning Sept. 8: Aspen (library), Mountain (music
State Treasurer Continues Statewide Tour, Webinar Series To Empower New Mexicans & Celebrate National Financial Literacy Day
STATE News:
SANTA FE — To mark National Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill, hosted by the Jump$tart Coalition and the National Endowment for Financial Education, State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya is continuing her Financial Fitness School Tour and Financial Fitness Webinar Series in partnership with J.P. Morgan.
The Financial Fitness School Tour introduces financial literacy education directly into classrooms across New Mexico to teach and contextualize foundational budgeting, saving, and money management skills for all ages. By visiting schools that either already have or are Read More
Council Ponders ‘Missing Middle’ Apartments On DP Road
A rendering of what a proposed apartment complex, located off DP Road, would look like. The apartment complex would be constructed on a parcel of land owned by Los Alamos County. The land would be sold to the developer. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
There’s been a lot of focus on fulfilling the housing needs of the “missing middle” (those who fall somewhere in between low- and high incomes) in Los Alamos. With a new apartment complex being planned on County-owned land off DP Road, progress is being made to fill this gap.
Los Alamos County Council learned Read More
Cull: What’s Happening In The County?
By THERESA CULL
Chair
Los Alamos County Council
A couple of weeks ago, I gave a talk at the monthly Kiwanis Club meeting. At their request, I provided a summary on what’s happening in the County. It was well-received and I thought it would be good to share an abbreviated version with a wider audience. My talk focused on housing, business engagement/support, and other projects that the Council has been involved in recently (within the past year). Keep in mind that there are MANY activities that County staff perform every day that support our community that I will not be able to include here.
Housing Read More
Reminder: LANL To Repave East Jemez Road Sept. 7-30
Map of the paving work to be completed in two phases. Phase 1 (yellow on the above map) begins on Sept. 7, 2025, and Phase 2 (green on the above map) begins in mid-September. Courtesy/LANL
UPDATE: Project will now begin Sunday, Sept. 7, due to weather conditions.
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) will be repaving East Jemez Road from the N.M. 4 intersection (mile marker 10) to the start of the three lanes and the climbing lane (mile marker 7.6). Drivers should anticipate traffic delays and potential traffic pattern shifts during this project.
Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Chris Ross said, Read More
County Accepting Applications For Retail ‘LEDA’ Program
Staff Report:
Los Alamos County is now accepting applications for its new Retail Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) Program, a funding initiative designed to help retail businesses expand services, create jobs, and strengthen the local economy.
The program provides funding for retail projects that address key community needs, including food services, clothing and apparel sales, personal and health care, and tourism-related businesses.
LEDA funds may be applied toward capital infrastructure, building improvements, storefront, accessibility, and code compliance upgrades. Read More
Seeking Someone To Carry On Tradition Of Party To Go!
By VaLynn Purvis
Party To Go!
Imagine being surrounded by smiling, giggling kids of all ages, playing with others, and watching the fun memories being created. Now imagine watching your own children growing up, being a part of making those memories happen. My life has been filled with so much joy and fun watching the magic we can help others give to so many children.
We have turned this joy into a business that creates memories that will last a lifetime! It all started in 2006, when my oldest daughter was 12 years old. We started the business with games and activities that I grew up with (tug of war, ring Read More
Dr. Abouda Reflects On 20 Years Of Care For Our Communities
From LAMC:
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is proudly celebrating Mustapha Kamel Abouda, MD, of Espanola Family Care as he marks 20 years of service to our beautiful communities of Northern New Mexico.
A native of Algeria, Dr. Abouda came to the Southwest for a four-year Observership in Santa Fe. He then completed his Residency in Family Practice in Pueblo, Colo. He fell in love with the area and still calls it home.
We recently chatted with Dr. Abouda as he reflected on his inspiring career journey, making meaningful connections with patients and what he finds rewarding as a physician.
Question: Read More
Liddie’s Traditional New Mexico Dishes: Chile Rellenos
Chile Rellenos. Photo by Liddie Martinez
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española Valley
Something magical happens in New Mexico when Labor Day nears. People slow down their hectic pace to enjoy a life transformed.
When the Sangre de Cristo Mountains sport swaying golden headdresses sweeping across turquoise skies and our lungs fill with the intoxicating scent of roasting green chile- we are altered. We are overcome by its spell; hypnotized into smiling more often we break into song and yearn to find opportunities to gaze at green chile tumbling in cylindrical roasters conjuring up remembrances.
We are Read More
Las Cruces Awarded $11 Million For Housing Projects
Courtesy photo
NMDWS News:
LAS CRUCES– Las Cruces and Doña Ana County will receive $11 million for housing initiatives as part of a $120 million statewide investment announced by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham.
The strategy aims to expand attainable housing, create pathways out of homelessness and improve public safety across New Mexico. The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ (NMDWS) Office of Housing will oversee distribution of the funds.
“A home offers security, hope and the chance to put dreams about the future into action,” Lujan Grisham said. “With these investments, Read More
2025 Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta Coming Oct. 4-12
NPS News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — From Oct. 4–12, the National Park Service will host the 2025 Valles Caldera Fall Fiesta—a time to celebrate the rich natural beauty and cultural heritage of this volcanic landscape.
The first weekend of the fiesta—Oct. 4 and 5—is packed with activities. Rangers will be leading guided programs and art activities throughout both days, guest speakers will share their knowledge, tribal artisans will demonstrate their cultural artistry, artists and educators will offer information and sale items at booths, and visitors may enjoy self-guided activities each evening Read More
FSN Infant Mental Health Workshop Sept. 10
FSN News:
Los Alamos Early Childhood Collaboration (LAECC) Speaker Series: Infant Mental Health – “If A Brain Could Talk About Learning & Thriving in Early Life”, 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at Family Strengths Network in Los Alamos. Cost is free.
Presenter: Dr. Layne Kalbfleisch, M.Ed., Ph.D. of 2E Consults ® LLC
Transform how you respond to children’s behavior with Dr. K’s dynamic workshop for parents, caregivers, and educators. Discover four of the brain’s neurological imperatives—flexibility, readiness, connection, and unmasking—and learn Read More
Denish: All Politics Is Local—Especially School Boards
By DIANE DENISH
CORNER TO CORNER
There’s an old saying that “all politics is local.” It’s true. Yet too often, voters skip past local elections and focus on the next Governor’s race or the Presidential contest. Let’s not do that this year.
This fall, local nonpartisan elections will be held across New Mexico. Voters will choose mayors, city councilors, and—importantly—school board members. It’s that last group I want to focus on.
In 2019, House Bill 407 changed how school board elections are held. For decades, they were stand-alone elections scheduled in February, the coldest month of the year—when Read More
Pets Of The Week: Siegmund And Nicki
What’s poppin? Siegmund’s ears! As the final notes fade on this year’s Santa Fe Opera season, this young stars from the Walküre litter awaits his debut beyond the stage. Siegmund the noble hero is ready to bring down the house at the Ojo Santa Fe Puppy Patch, but this 3-month-old Aussie mix doesn’t need an orchestra, just a squeaky toy and your love. Apply on our website today to meet them at the resort in Santa Fe! Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, at 108 Hamm Parkway in Española. Courtesy/EH
Nicki is a tiny tortie masterpiece painted in swirls Read More
Learn About Survival, Strength, & Resilience Of Diné & Ndé People At Bosque Redondo Memorial’s Fall Ranger Tours
NMDCA News:
Visitors can join a ranger-guided tour at Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site from 1–3 p.m., Saturdays, Sept.–Nov., 2025, to learn about the complicated history of the site.
Ranger Lily and Instructional Coordinator Rebekha offer a weekly guided tour of the permanent exhibition, Bosque Redondo…A Place of Suffering…A Place of Survival, which is a living testament of the “Long Walk,” and forced internment of the Diné (Navajo) and Ndé (Mescalero Apache). In addition to touring the exhibit, participants will also experience a tour of the outdoor grounds, visit Read More
Sax Atomix On The Patio At Bathtub Row Brewing Sept. 7
MUSIC News:
The SaxAtomix will performing on the Bathtub Row Brewing patio from 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 7. Come enjoy a beverage and chill out to live music including big band classics, Latin favorites, jazz standards, ballads, and more. Bathtub Row Brewing is located at 163 Central Park Square in Los Alamos.
The SaxAtomix are an amateur saxophone quintet comprised of players from the Los Alamos community. We have been playing together since 2017. Our group includes Bryan Fearey, Wendy Keffeler, Adolfo Meana, Joyce Guzik, and Paul Lewis. You can find us on the web at saxatomix.org. Read More
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