‘Summer Slowdown: An End Of Summer Celebration’ Heats Up At Museum Of Indian Arts & Culture Aug. 28
NMDCA News:
The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture invites the community to mark the close of summer with an evening of fun, flavor, and festivities.
“Summer Slowdown: An End of Summer Celebration”, 6-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 28, will feature free food, live music from Sage Lacapa (White Mountain Apache), and a cash bar.
This event is for ages 21+ only. Admission is $10 per person. Museum members can use their promo code for $3 off admission. Enjoy the museum after hours, all exhibits will be open! Read More
Heinrich Tours AV Manufacturing Facility, Receives BADGER Satellite Communications System Demonstration
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) speaking at the AV space operations manufacturing facility, Aug. 8, 2025. Courtesy photo
U.S. SENATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, toured AV’s space operations manufacturing facility and received a demonstration of their next generation BADGER satellite communications system, which will expand and modernize the nation’s satellite operations capability, strengthen national security, and further solidify New Mexico’s role as a global hub for defense and space innovation. Read More
FBI: Las Cruces Man Sentenced To Over 10 Years For Role In Fentanyl Trafficking Operation
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Las Cruces man was sentenced to 123 months in prison following an investigation into a fentanyl trafficking operation in southern New Mexico.
According to court records, since early 2024, the FBI’s Southern New Mexico Safe Streets Gang Task Force, together with Las Cruces/Dona Ana County Metro Narcotics and the Las Cruces Police Department, have been investigating a drug trafficking organization distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine in and around Las Cruces, New Mexico. The investigation identified Orangie Lee Fisher, 37, as a key participant in the operation. Read More
Good News From Kiwanis Club Of Santa Fe
Student Alyssa Kessler of Atalaya Elementary School in Santa Fe requested help from Kiwanis for her Buddy Benches project. Courtesy/Kiwanis Club
KIWANIS News:
Did you ever have to start the school year at a new school? Or did your best school buddy move out of your shared school district? Those are hard times for kids, but thanks to a heartfelt request from Alyssa Kessler, a young Santa Fe student from Atalaya Elementary School, the Santa Fe Downtown Kiwanis Foundation is proud to share a special project created to make a significant impact on the lives of Santa Fe schoolchildren.
In the Atalaya Read More
FBI: Dulce Man Pleads Guilty To Assault
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Dulce man pleaded guilty to assaulting a man and causing severe injuries.
According to court records, Feb. 2, 2025, James William Julian, 25, an enrolled member of the Jicarilla Apache Indian Tribe, assaulted John Doe by repeatedly punching him the face. As a result of the assault, John Doe suffered serious bodily injury.
Julian pleaded guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Julian will remain in custody pending sentencing. At sentencing, Julian faces up to 10 years in prison. Upon his release from prison, Julian will be subject to three years of supervised Read More
Spaceport America And New Mexico State University Arrowhead Center Release Six-Year Economic Impact Study
Courtesy photo
SPACEPORT AMERICA News:
LAS CRUCES — The New Mexico State University (NMSU) Arrowhead Center and the Center for Border Economic Development (C-BED) have published a study on Spaceport America’s economic impact on New Mexico from 2019 to 2024. The analysis looked at Spaceport America’s operations not funded by the state and focused on tenant activities and out-of-state visitor spending related to the spaceport.
“Our impact study of Spaceport America utilized a standard methodology for economic impact analysis and is based on existing operations and activities Read More
Registration Is Open For NM Conference On Aging
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — Registration for the 47th Annual New Mexico Conference on Aging is now open through Aug. 29.
This year’s event will take place at the Glorieta Conference Center from Sept. 23–25 and is presented by the Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) and the Anchorum Health Foundation.
This year’s conference theme, “EngAGE as you Age,” will focus on healthy aging and vibrant living. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in informative sessions, recreational activities, and get connected with important resources.
“Whether you are a caregiver, Read More
Demolition Begins On Former Columbian Club Building To Make Way For Construction Of CHRISTUS St. Vincent’s Multi-specialty Health Care Facility
Demolition shown here Tuesday has begun to remove the old building, owned by Columbian Club of Los Alamos and leased by Knights of Columbus at 401 Trinity Drive, to make way for the construction of CHRISTUS St. Vincent’s new 25,000 square-foot, multi-specialty health care facility. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
LANL: An Image Is Worth A Thousand Words
Los Alamos physicist Michelle Espy. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
From dinosaur skulls to airport liquid scans to brainwave mapping, Los Alamos physicist Michelle Espy has used scientific imaging to solve problems across science and national security. In this photo- and-illustration-rich feature, she reflects on the tools, techniques, and people that shaped her career.
Why it Matters
- Imaging technologies at the Lab support national security, medical diagnostics, transportation safety, and more.
- Espy’s pioneering work in ultra-low-field MRI, neutron imaging, and SQUID-based magnetometry
FBI: Arizona Man Gets 30 Years For $24 Million Ponzi Scheme With Many Victims In Northern New Mexico
The bullion seized in November 2021. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — An Arizona man was sentenced to 30 years in prison and ordered to pay $24,065,636.20 in forfeiture following his conviction for orchestrating a Ponzi-style investment fraud scheme that defrauded more than 100 victims, many of whom were Northern New Mexican residents, out of millions of dollars. A restitution order remains pending.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court records and evidence presented at trial and sentencing, from 2014 to 2022, John Lopez, 74, solicited investments through his Read More
Papa Murphy’s Fundraiser: Enjoy Night Off From Cooking While Helping Support LAHS Hilltoppers Football Team!
U.S. Representatives Leger Fernández, Bonamici, Hayes Lead Letter To Protect Immigrant Access To Head Start
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and Jahana Hayes (D-CT) led 34 Members of Congress in calling for the Department of Health and Human Services to protect immigrant access to Head Start.
The Representatives sent the letter after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a notice in the Federal Register on July 15 that changes how the department interprets “federal public benefit” under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Read More
Daily Postcard: Calliope Hummingbird In Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: A flamboyantly beautiful Calliope Hummingbird perches majestically on a feeder recently in Los Alamos. The smallest of the hummingbirds in the United States, Calliope Hummingbirds visit Los Alamos in summertime from July through September. The bold stripes on the adult male’s throat set them apart from other Jemez hummingbirds. Weighing only 3 grams, these birds migrate all the way from southwest Canada to central Mexico. A great place to see hummingbirds is with the free, informal birding group at 10 a.m. Wednesdays in the observation lounge at PEEC’s Los Alamos Nature Read More
Obituary: Fred J. Montoya April 6, 1940 – Aug. 4, 2025
FRED J. MONTOYA April 6, 1940 – Aug. 4, 2025
With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Fred J. Montoya, who passed peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 85 on Monday, August 4, 2025, in Rio Rancho, NM.
Fred was born April 6, 1940, to his mother, Rufina Rivera Montoya, and father, Espiridion Montoya, near San Ildefonso Pueblo at the foot of Black Mesa in northern New Mexico. He was a man of deep faith and a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend.
He is survived by his wife, Porfiria; children, Frederic (Mary), Leroy (Denise), Ruth (Chris), Read More
New Mexico EDD Accepting Applications For FY26 Science And Technology Business Startup Grant
CHAMBER News:
The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Technology and Innovation Office is now accepting applications for the FY26 Science and Technology Business Startup Grant.
The initiative is a competitive state-funded grant that supports small businesses engaged in research and development with the potential for commercializing their technology. This grant assists early-stage companies that are developing a unique product and exhibit strong growth potential.
Funds are intended for business development expenses, providing recipients with additional resources Read More
Los Alamos County Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Danielle Duran Elected Vice President Of NACIRO
Danielle Duran
COUNTY News:
Philadelphia, PA – Los Alamos County Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Danielle Duran was elected vice president of the National Association of County Intergovernmental Relations Officials (NACIRO) at the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference on July 13, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA.
NACIRO is a professional organization of intergovernmental relations officials and county advocates, with members from across the United States representing counties to ensure federal policy benefits local governments. NACIRO is governed by a Board Read More
NNSA Issues Finding Of No Significant Impact To Environment From LANL Transmission Line Upgrade Project
LANL News:
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced its findings today that construction of the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Electrical Power Capacity Upgrade Project (DOE/EA-2199) would yield no significant impact to the environment.
The transmission line installation project will cross lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service, Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF).
The EA analyzed the construction and operation of a new 115 kilovolt (kV) power transmission line to upgrade LANL’s existing electrical infrastructure. Read More
Assured Home Services To Host Customer Appreciation Day Party At The Tub Saturday Aug. 23
Assured Home Services Owner Jim Robinson
Business News:
Assured Home Services, a local home inspection company, is holding a Customer Appreciation Day Party, 3-6 p.m. Aug. 23 at Bathtub Row Brewing Cooperative (The Tub).
The Tub will be open for regular business during the party.
Since beginning in 2003 with a house on San Juan on Barranca Mesa, Assured Home Services Owner Jim Robinson has inspected almost 3,700 homes. Three lab directors and the Oppenheimer and Bethe houses are included in that list.
There were some lean years at first. It can take a while for a new business to build up a good reputation. Read More
Karina Duque To Host Breathwork & Sound Healing Ceremony At Unitarian Church Of Los Alamos Aug. 16
Courtesy/Unitarian Church
Unitarian Church News:
Catch Of The Week: Pandora Jewelry Cyber Attack
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Pandora, a global jewelry brand, confirmed last week that it was victim to a cyber attack that allowed unauthorized access to some customer information.
Customers were informed by Pandora directly via email, which explained that the breach occurred through a third-party platform it uses, not its internal systems.
Bleeping Computer confirmed the third-party platform was Salesforce, part of an ongoing trend since at least January 2025, targeting employees and help desks on third-party platforms via social engineering attacks Read More
