Daily Postcard: Yearling Bear In Upper Water Canyon
Daily Postcard: This yearling bear has been hanging out in Upper Water Canyon for a week now. The long hair on its back is being shed and will be replaced by winter. Photo by Michael Smith
Another view of the yearling bear spotted hanging out in Upper Water Canyon. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
New Mexico And Texas Reach Settlement Agreements In Decade-Long Rio Grande Water Dispute
U.S. SUPREME COURT News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico, Texas, Colorado and the United States today filed a package of settlement agreements with the Special Master in the U.S. Supreme Court case Texas v New Mexico and Colorado and requested dismissal of the case.
The agreements, drafted with participation from relevant irrigation districts in New Mexico and Texas, resolve over a decade of interstate litigation and allow the states and their water users to move forward in implementing sustainable long-term compliance with the Rio Grande Compact and water resources management practices in the Lower Read More
Lobby Shop Sale At LAMC Saturday Aug. 30
LAMC News:
The Lobby Shop at Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) is hosting a 20 percent off sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30.
Proceeds support LAMC auxiliary projects. Read More
Quantum Week In The “Quantum State” Aug. 31-Sept. 5
NMEDD News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico will step into the international spotlight as the “quantum state” next week, showcasing its growing momentum in science, technology, and innovation during IEEE Quantum Week in Albuquerque.
The IEEE International Conference on Quantum Computing and Engineering (QCE), or Quantum Week, is a premier international gathering of quantum researchers and industry members that brings together quantum science and innovation. The conference will include keynote speeches from industry leaders representing tech giants such as IBM, Microsoft, and NVIDIA. Read More
Multiple Roads On Santa Fe National Forest Damaged Following Recent Storms
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Multiple roads on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) were damaged and washed out following severe storms. Shaun Sanchez, Forest Supervisor, stated, “Our engineers and road crew are assessing road damage, prioritizing areas with emergency access needs, and working to repair roads leading up to the Labor Day weekend. With increased traffic over the holiday, we ask that the public exercise extreme caution when driving through the forest.”
According to the National Weather Service, there is a heightened risk of river and stream flooding during storm events forecast Read More
New Helicopter Enhances Emergency Air Medical Services In Northern New Mexico
Crew with new H125 B3E (AS350 B3E) helicopter. Courtesy photo
HEALTHCARE News:
TAOS — Patients needing emergency air medical transport throughout northern New Mexico now have greater access to critical care with the arrival of a new helicopter in Taos. TriState CareFlight 16’s new H125 B3E (AS350 B3E) helicopter went into service in Taos earlier this month, delivering faster response times, improved performance, and advanced capabilities to support patients in need. The program is part of Air Methods, the nation’s leading air medical service provider, which recently entered into a multi-year Read More
New Mexico State Land Office Proposes New Rule To Harness Geothermal Potential
NMSLO News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Land Office will hold a public rulemaking hearing on a new, proposed geothermal rule to align with recent legislative changes and modernize and improve the agency’s process for issuing geothermal leases. The hearing will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Morgan Hall at the State Land Office building in Santa Fe located at 310 Old Santa Fe Trail.
The purpose of the hearing is to gather feedback and receive public comments on a proposed replacement of the agency’s rule for developing geothermal resources (19.2.7 NMAC). The rule is expected Read More
Housing New Mexico Announces New Public Comment Process For Environmental Review Projects
Housing New Mexico has announced a new process for gathering public comment on environmental review projects related to federally funded housing and community development projects. Beginning in September, Housing New Mexico will publish environmental review legal notices on its website in compliance with updated U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations. Felician Villa in Rio Rancho is a Housing New Mexico-funded multifamily development for seniors that required an environmental review. Photo courtesy Housing New Mexico
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Housing New Read More
NNSA’s Los Alamos National Laboratory Launches Frontier AI Models On Venado Supercomputer
NNSA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — After moving to a classified network earlier this year, the Venado supercomputer at Los Alamos National Laboratory is now running OpenAI’s latest o-series reasoning models to accelerate national security research. Venado, which uses NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchips, is the 19th-fastest supercomputer in the world and serves as a shared resource for researchers at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) laboratories.
“Artificial Intelligence will be the defining technology of the 21st century, and NNSA is already examining how AI intersects Read More
PEEC Invites Girl Scouts To Earn Badges Through Nature Adventures This Fall
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is excited to host a pair of engaging programs this fall for Girl Scouts to connect with the natural world and earn badges through hands-on adventures. Programs take place at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
Daisy Girl Scout: Animal Observer
1–2:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
Calling all Daisies! Scouts in grades K–1 are invited to earn their Animal Observer badge during an afternoon of discovery with a PEEC educator. Activities include games, hands-on exploration, and a special meet-and-greet with one of PEEC’s Read More
New Mexico State Fair Announces Competitors For Green Chile Cheeseburger, Unique Foods Contests
NMSF News:
The New Mexico State Fair announced the competitors for two of its most highly anticipated contests, the Green Chile Cheeseburger Challenge and the Unique Foods Contest.
The Unique Foods Contest is the ultimate celebration of Fair foods; sweet, salty, fried, smothered, you name it, this competition has it. Set to take place at noon on opening day, Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Chevron Pavilion, you won’t want to miss this epic culinary throwdown. A panel of local media personalities will serve as judges. Each vendor who enters their dish will ensure it is available to purchase for the general Read More
Teen Center 10 Year Anniversary Celebration Sept. 5
LATC News:
The Los Alamos Teen Center is celebrating 10 years in our current location!
Join us from 5-7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5. at 475 20th Street, Suite C, Los Alamos, NM as we host a community barbecue and celebration. We’ll be grilling up free burgers, brats, and hotdogs, and there will be karaoke, games, and plenty of fun for the whole community.
Everyone is welcome, and we’d love to see past, present, and future Teen Center friends come together to mark this milestone! Read More
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training Oct. 4 At Fuller Lodge
Cone Zone: Aug. 30, 2025
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the County Projects page at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project Updates
Construction crews with TLC Plumbing & Utility continue the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Read More
Megan Jackson, BBBSNM Program Specialist In Los Alamos Is Here To Help
Jackson is seen here with her family, LAMS and LAHS students Kellen and Allie, and husband Matt, the Division Leader of MST and a board member of the Los Alamos Community Foundation. Courtesy photo
BBBS News:
Being Big means so much when you’re little. One local program needs your help. Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Mexico needs adults who have just four hours a month to spend with local youth. They have a variety of programs designed around your schedule.
Megan Jackson, our BBBSNM Program Specialist in Los Alamos, is here to help. “At Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Mexico, we work really hard to Read More
DoIT Radio System Coordinates Swift, Organized Response To Santa Fe Shooting Aug. 11
DoIT News:
SANTA FE — When gunshots rang out in Santa Fe County on Aug. 11, four separate law enforcement teams coordinated seamlessly through the New Mexico Department of Information Technology’s statewide radio network, successfully resolving a dangerous incident in an area where communication failures once plagued emergency responders.
The swift response showcased how the New Mexico Department of Information Technology’s (DoIT) Digital Trunked Radio System has transformed public safety operations across New Mexico, eliminating the communication dead zones that Read More
Daily Postcard: Tarantula Marches In Pajarito Acres
Daily Postcard: Male tarantulas, such as this one crossing the road Thursday in Pajarito Acres, leave their burrows to search for females. This mass migration is often called the “tarantula March”. It typically starts in September and runs through October, depending on the weather. Female tarantulas typically stay close to their burrows and use pheromones to attract a mate. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
New Mexico Literacy Center Seeks Design, Program Partners
NMPED News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico is moving forward with a first-of-its-kind Literacy Center in Albuquerque, and the Public Education Department (NMPED) is seeking partners to help design and launch the state-funded hub aimed at boosting reading skills for New Mexicans of all ages.
“Our goal is simple: to make New Mexico a place where every child and adult can read at or above grade level,” Public Education Secretary Mariana D. Padilla said. “The Literacy Center will be a hub of innovation and support, and we’re eager to work with a partner who can help bring this vision to life.”
The center will Read More
Intro To The Jewish High Holy Days: A Two-Part Exploration
Courtesy/LAJC
By RABBI JACK SHLACHTER
Los Alamos Jewish Center
In communities around the world, countless rabbis are at this very moment engaged in the enormously challenging task of exhorting Jews to attend the local synagogue for the upcoming holidays of Rosh HaShanah, the “New Year,” and Yom Kippur, the “Day of Atonement.”
As in everything, however, Los Alamos is unique – our rabbi (yours truly) is only gently encouraging Jews to come to the Los Alamos Jewish Center for these Jewish High Holidays. If ever there was a time in the past several decades when identifying with the Jewish community Read More
McQuiston: What Happens If House Sits Empty Too Long
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
The Hidden Risks of a Vacant Home (and How to Protect Yourself)
It’s Quiet… Maybe Too Quiet
Whether you’re renovating, traveling, between tenants, or waiting to sell—leaving your house unoccupied for a while might seem harmless. After all, nothing’s being used, so what could possibly go wrong?
But when a home sits empty for too long, it becomes a magnet for problems you don’t see coming. And the longer it’s vacant, the more vulnerable it becomes—from insurance complications to costly damage that goes unnoticed for weeks.
