Luján, Bennet, Crapo, Hickenlooper, Risch Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Invest In America’s Forests And Watersheds
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and James Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the Headwaters Protection Act to invest in America’s forests and watersheds by expanding two key U.S. Forest Service (USFS) programs. The two programs together prevent water pollution at the source, improve the health of our watersheds, and ensure investments benefit downstream communities.
“Water is essential to the health and safety of our communities. Protecting and improving our watersheds is Read More
County Community Development Department To Undergo Software Upgrade Sept. 8–9
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD) will be conducting a software upgrade Monday, Sept. 8, and Tuesday, Sept. 9. During this period, CDD staff will be unable to process permit applications, enter payments, or update records. Additionally, the online Citizens Self-Service Portal will be unavailable, and certain in-office services may be limited.
Although inspections can still be scheduled on these dates, please note that results will not be entered into the system until after the software upgrade is complete. As a result of the system outage, same-day Read More
Harwood Museum Presents ‘Pursuit Of Happiness: GI Bill In Taos’, Opening Sept. 27
Eva Mirabal, Buy War Bonds, 1942, offset poster, 19 3⁄4 x 16 1/8, unframed. Courtesy of Jonathan Warm Day Coming.
Oli Sihvonen, 3 by 3, 2 Blue, Brown, and Green, 1975, acrylic on canvas, 29 1/8 x 29 3/8. Courtesy of M.A. Healy Family Foundation Purchase Fund. Collection of Harwood Museum of Art.
ART News:
TAOS — This fall, Harwood Museum of Art is pleased to present Pursuit of Happiness: GI Bill in Taos, a large-scale exhibition that re-centers post-World War II American art history through the lens of the GI Bill and its transformative impact on the Taos art scene. On view from Sept. 27, 2025, through Read More
Obituary: Nicholas “Nick” D’Egidio Jan. 15, 1960 – Aug. 29, 2025
NICHOLAS “NICK” D’EGIDIO Jan. 15, 1960 – Aug. 29, 2025
Nicholas “Nick” D’Egidio, 65, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family Aug. 29, 2025.
Nick was born Jan. 15, 1960, in Newark, New Jersey, to Maria and Antonio D’Egidio.
Oct. 3, 1981, he married his wife, Amy, and together they built a life grounded in love, devotion, and perseverance. He is survived by Amy, his two sons, six grandchildren, and three sisters.
Nick spent much of his career working at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he took pride in his work. Known Read More
NMED Enforcement Watch Alert: 223 Enforcement Actions Initiated; 56 Enforcement Actions Resolved In Aug. 2025
An image captured via the system last week shows a plume at a site in southeast New Mexico. Courtesy/NMED
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department is highlighting the ongoing success of its Enforcement Watch initiative, a transparency-focused program that provides the public with consistent and timely information about the Department’s enforcement actions across environmental protection, public health, and worker safety programs.
By making enforcement data accessible, Enforcement Watch reinforces NMED’s commitment to New Mexico residents for accountability Read More
Rooted Movements Art Exhibit Opens At NNMC Sept. 12
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College is partnering with Art for the People to bring “Rooted Movements,” a multimedia art exhibit, to the Nick Salazar Center for the Arts Gallery Sept. 12–Oct. 5, 2025. The exhibit will launch with a gallery opening from 5–8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, with food, poetry and an open mic. From 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, Art for the People will sponsor “Rooted Movements: Pláticas on the Continuum of Creative Traditions in Northern New Mexico” followed by a community movement workshop led by Unbound Lineage at 7 p.m.
Rooted Movements is Read More
Daily Postcard: Haute Couture Feathers, Bird Poses For Camera At Los Alamos Nature Center
Daily Postcard: Haute couture feathers, a bird poses for the camera at Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Marcela Walker Read More
Pawlak: What Are The Odds?
By JOHN PAWLAK
Los Alamos
At the grocery store, the total for my purchases came to an even $60. The cashier looked at the number and said, “Wow, right on an even ten dollar amount. What are the odds?” I replied, “999 to 1 against.”
She gave me a quizzical look and said, “What?” I explained, “There are 1000 different amounts in a ten dollar range, of which only one results in an even ten dollar amount. So the probability of that occurring are one out of a thousand, or 999 to 1 against.”
I didn’t get a high score on my English SAT, and so I’m not quite sure what word best describes the look she gave me!
But of course, Read More
Increased Moisture & Rain Chances Across New Mexico This Weekend With Flooding Risks
FBI: Vanderwagen Man Gets 85 Months In Prison For Firing Rifle During Assault
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Vanderwagon man was sentenced to 85 months in prison for using a firearm to threaten and assault another individual.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, on May 1, 2023, Perris Jeremiah Arthur, 36, confronted the victim at his residence on the Navajo Nation. After starting a physical altercation, Arthur retrieved a .22 caliber rifle from his ATV, fired two rounds into the residence, and later pointed the weapon directly at the victim, threatening to cause serious harm. Fortunately, the victim was not injured during the altercation. Read More
With Gratitude: LARSO Shares Fundraising Update
By JACCI GRUNINGER
Executive Director
LARSO
As we close out our second month of fundraising, we can’t say it enough – thank you, thank you, thank you a million times over. The outpouring of support we are seeing fills our hearts with joy.
We are also in discussions with the County regarding our funding situation, and they are being very supportive. We will keep you updated, but understand that the process will take some time. There is no need to be reaching out to our County Manager or Councilors. If you’d like to reach out to a representative, please contact your state legislators to advocate Read More
New Mexico Extends Flooding Disaster Food Assistance
HCA News:
SANTA FE — Effective immediately, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers in Lincoln, Chaves, De Baca, Guadalupe, Otero, Sierra, Socorro, Torrance, Doña Ana and Luna counties can temporarily use their EBT cards to buy hot, ready-to-eat foods from deli departments at authorized retailers.
This emergency measure remains in effect through Sept. 30.
“Families affected by flooding are still navigating significant challenges,” said Niki Kozlowsi, director for the Income Support Division. “This temporary measure ensures they have access to warm and nutritious Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board To Meet Sept. 8
UNM-LA News:
The UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board is holding a board meeting at 5:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 8, in the Building 2 Lecture Hall (Room 230) on the UNM-LA campus located at 4000 University Drive, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
Agenda items include remarks from Interim Provost Barbara Rodriguez, a presentation of the final pricing for UNM-LA’s general obligation bonds, and discussion about the operating agreement.
The board generally meets on the Monday preceding the second Tuesday of each odd calendar month except in July, unless otherwise directed. The board advises The University Read More
Santa Fe Pro Musica Opens 44th Season Oct. 5
SFPM News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Pro Musica opens its 44th season at 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 5, at the Lensic Performing Arts Center. The Season Opening Orchestra Concert features American composer, pianist, and singer-songwriter Gabriel Kahane, with his work “If love will not swing wide the gates”, written for the New York Philharmonic’s principal clarinetist Anthony McGill.
The program opens with Dvořák’s Serenade for Strings, Op. 22, showcasing expressive harmonies, lyrical melodies, and vibrant energy with the Pro Musica Orchestra, followed by a collection of Kahane’s Songs.
Meet the Music Read More
Cumbres & Toltec’s Dark Sky Train Sept. 20 & Oct. 3
Photo credit Pete Lerro Photography
C&TSR News:
This fall, the historic Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad is offering a brand-new way to experience Colorado’s night skies. The Dark Sky Train will depart on Sept. 20 and Oct. 3, 2025, carrying passengers along the Colorado/New Mexico border and deep into the San Luis Valley—one of the darkest, quietest places in North America.
The train will stop at Big Horn Wye, a remote location unreachable by road, where guests can step off for 90 minutes of unforgettable stargazing. From the Milky Way stretching overhead to brilliant constellations Read More
Governor Proclaims September Recovery Awareness Month
HCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) proudly announces a series of statewide events in September to mark Recovery Awareness Month and support everyone who is in recovery and those who support them.
“In September and every day, we honor the courage of those in recovery and the dedication of the providers, peers, and advocates who support them,” said SecretaryKari Armijo, of the New Mexico Health Care Authority. “We are here to stand with communities across the state to promote healing, reduce stigma, and expand access to behavioral health services.”
All New Mexicans Read More
Heinrich Introduces Legislation To Ensure Active-Duty Servicemembers & Their Families Receive Reimbursement For Medical Care Travel
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Senate markup, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the TRICARE Travel Improvement Act, legislation to ensure active-duty servicemembers and their families can be reimbursed for traveling for medical care.
Currently, families stationed at White Sands Missile Range and Holloman Air Force Base travel nearly 100 miles to El Paso, Texas, for medical care, but are denied reimbursement because they are just under the 100-mile threshold. Heinrich’s TRICARE Travel Read More
Obituary: Robert ‘Larry’ Lawrence Mortensen July 25, 1956 – July 23, 2025
ROBERT ‘LARRY’ LAWRENCE MORTENSEN July 25, 1956 – July 23, 2025
Robert “Larry” Lawrence Mortensen passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at UNMH on July 23, 2025, 2 days shy of his 69th birthday, after a courageous albeit brief battle with severe illness.
Larry was born July 25, 1956, in Albuquerque, NM, to Gene and Gail Mortensen. Larry was raised primarily in Los Alamos and was the oldest of six children. He was instrumental in providing loving support and guidance to his siblings with his kind, strong, and steady presence. He graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1974 and Read More
Anderson Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race Sept. 2, 2025
Scene from this week’s pace race Tuesday on the Lower Water Canyon Trail in White Rock. Courtesy/ACRR
Scene from this week’s pace race Tuesday on the Lower Water Canyon Trail in White Rock. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
Eric Anderson was the top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runner (ACRR) weekly pace race Tuesday on the Lower Water Canyon Trail in White Rock with 2 seconds off his predicted time. He was also the first-place finisher in the 3-mile distance with a time of 20:58.
Other accurate predictors:
- Edith Acosta with a 4 second differential;
- David Thomas recording a 5 second difference;
- Zeke
New Mexico State Fair Announces Deals And Discounts
STATE News:
Just in time for opening day, New Mexico State Fair officials have announced the schedule for discount and special recognition days for the 2025 New Mexico State Fair.
In addition to discount days, which ensure the fair is affordable and accessible for all New Mexicans, the Fair hosts special recognition days to honor our state’s public servants and public safety personnel.
Opening Day Specials, Thursday, Sept. 4
- $2 Admission: Kick off the fair with a bang! Admission to the fair is just $2, making it more accessible than ever for families and friends to enjoy a day of fun.
- $2 Rides: Thrill-seekers,
