Interfaith Coalition On Homelessness Announces Aug. 13 Talk: ‘A Game Changer Clinic Is Opening In The Valley’
Dr. Eric Ketcham
By TYLER TAYLOR, MD
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- Dr. Eric Ketcham’s talk, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos … the public is encouraged to attend
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Odds are that you have not heard about the rapidly growing availability in our area of more successful and evidence-based treatment for addiction disorders. There are four clinics now offering this medically assisted treatment (MAT) in Española, and steadily more local people are now getting such help.
The most dramatic increase in such resources, though, is coming online this month Read More
Show Off Your Horsemanship At County Horse Show
COUNTY News:
Mark your calendars! The Los Alamos County Horse Show will be held at 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, at Brewer Arena, located on North Mesa. This annual event invites riders of all ages and skill levels to showcase their horsemanship in a variety of English and Western classes, with chances to win t-shirts, buckles, and ribbons!
Age Groups:
- Youth: 9 & under, 10–13, and 14–18
- Adult: 19 & up
Entry Fees:
- $5 per youth class, $8 per adult class
- FREE admission for spectators
Registration Deadline:
- Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM
All riders must follow tack and safety Read More
WildEarth Guardians Welcomes New Executive Director
Sean Stevens, Executive Director of WildEarth
WILDEARTH News:
SANTA FE — Following a national search, the Board of Directors of WildEarth Guardians is delighted to welcome Sean Stevens as the organization’s next Executive Director. The Board, led by Gay Dillingham, unanimously confirmed the selection of Stevens for this leadership position.
“I’m incredibly excited for the opportunity to lead WildEarth Guardians at this critical time for the West,” Sean Stevens said, WildEarth Guardians’ new Executive Director. “It is an honor to be joining this team, whom I’ve gotten to know as a savvy Read More
Grant Recipients Get To The Heart Of New Mexico’s Musical Experiences And Traditions
Credit: New Mexico Arts © 2025
NMMC News:
SANTE FE — Sparking curiosity, creating musical understanding, hosting immersive concerts, and exposing people to various musical traditions are some of the goals of the 12 organizations receiving funding from the New Mexico Music Commission’s Music in the Community Grants Program. The Music Commission announces awardees for the 2026 season.
“The New Mexico Music Commission appreciates the chance to contribute to the vibrant music community within our state,” commission chair Carlos Medina said.
The 12 organizations, located Read More
NMED Issues Rule Banning Synthetic Hemp Manufacturing
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department this week issued an emergency rule banning the production of synthetic cannabinoids — man-made substances like Delta-8 THC — found in some hemp products sold in stores across the state.
These synthetic versions of THC, the primary intoxicating chemical found in cannabis, are often made using chemical processes that can pose serious health risks when inhaled or consumed. Health effects of these products include anxiety, confusion, seizures, trouble breathing, and even death.
The new rule blocks manufacturers from making intoxicating Read More
Happening This Week At SALA: Community Films, New Reels, And Launch Of Oppenheimer Festival
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center presents a dynamic and meaningful week of programming from August 11 to 17, 2025, with a mix of community films, new releases, classic cinema, and the much-anticipated opening of the Oppenheimer Festival. The week’s lineup showcases a celebration of storytelling, heritage, and community dialogue.
SALA Events This Week
LAFC Monthly Movie & Dinner: The Gods Must Be Crazy
An offbeat comedy classic that follows a bushman’s encounter with modern civilization after discovering a Coca-Cola bottle. The film is paired with a group dinner and discussion. Read More
State Ethics Commission Announces Settlement Agreement With New Mexico Safety Over Profit
NMEC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Ethics Commission has reached a settlement agreement with New Mexico Safety Over Profit (NMSOP), resolving allegations that NMSOP failed to comply with provisions of the Lobbyist Regulation Act during its 2024 advertising campaign opposing medical malpractice reform.
Section 2-11-6(I) of the Lobbyist Regulation Act mandates that organizations conducting advertising campaigns for the purpose of lobbying register with the Secretary of State and disclose campaign-related expenditures and contributions.
On June 10, 2025, the Commission Read More
Los Alamos County Accessibility Working Group Seeks Public Feedback On County Programs, Projects, & Facilities
New Mexico Actors Lab Announces Fall 2025 Season
NM Actors Lab News:
SANTA FE — Emily Rankin, Artistic Director of the New Mexico Actors Lab, has announced the Fall Season of three engaging and compelling plays by award-winning playwrights: Cowboy Mouth by Sam Shepard and Patti Smith (Sept. 11-28), Paula Vogel’s Pulitzer Prize-winning How I Learned to Drive (Oct. 16-Nov. 2), and The Half Life of Marie Curie by Lauren Gunderson (Nov. 20-Dec. 7).
Tickets are now on sale at the NMAL website, www.nmactorslab.com. Fall Season Flex Passes are $96 (a 20% discount off three regular admissions). Individual tickets are $40, with discounted tickets Read More
Santa Fe Community College Services Unavailable During SFCC Convocation All-employee Meeting Wednesday
View of the Santa Fe Community College Campus in the fall. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
- SFCC services will not be available on Wednesday, Aug. 13 until 11 a.m., William C. Witter Fitness Education Center will open at noon Aug. 13 and close at 3:30 p.m. Aug.14, Santa Fe Higher Education Center and Kids Campus will observe regular hours.
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s services, including front desk reception, academic advising, registration assistance and the cashier’s office will not be available on Wednesday, Aug. 13 until 11 a.m. due to a campuswide Convocation employee meeting.
Services Read More
United Way Northern New Mexico Named Regional Resource Hub For NNM Youth Fund Grantees
UWNNM News:
ESPAÑOLA — United Way Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) has been selected to serve as the official Regional Resource Hub for the Northern New Mexico Youth Fund, receiving a $122,700 grant to lead technical assistance, shared learning, and capacity-building support for grantees advancing youth opportunity in seven Northern New Mexico counties.
As the sole Resource Hub, UWNNM will provide strategic resources to a cohort of Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and schools focused on career technical education, work-based learning, leadership development and transition supports Read More
FBI: Woman Indicted For Child Abuse Resulting In Death
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni woman has been indicted on federal charges for her alleged role in the death of a minor child.
According to court documents, on January 26, 2025, Miranda Cachini, 26, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, allowed a minor child to be placed in a dangerous situation which resulted in the child’s death.
Cachini is charged with abuse of a child resulting in death and will remain in third-party custody pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled. If convicted, Cachini faces up to 18 years in prison.
U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Philip Russell, Acting Special Read More
Robinson: Bernalillo High School Bullying Case Puts School’s Indifference On Display
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
We’ve been hearing about bullying prevention, awareness and laws for so long that we might think it’s not the problem it once was, but some of our kids are still unsafe. Just before school started this year, a jury awarded $1.8 million to a family over an egregious case of bullying.
The Sandoval (County) Signpost reported that, according to the parents’ lawsuit, they repeatedly warned Bernalillo High School Principal Alyssa Sanchez-Padilla about threats of violence from two other students. They even showed her the texts.
State Read More
2025 Recipients Of Santa Fe Striders Scholarship
HelenAnn Phillips, Daniel Busemeyer – 2025 HelenAnn Phillips Inspiration Scholarship recipient, and Admiral Robert Phillips. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The Santa Fe Striders are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Santa Fe Striders Scholarships for cross country and/or track athletes. Seven thousand ($7,000) was awarded between the five (5) student athletes. The Santa Fe Striders Scholarship is an athletic scholarship based on athletic accomplishments with criteria for academics and community service. This is the second year the HelenAnn Phillips Inspiration Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Aug. 11, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Streamflows remain low in many parts of New Mexico. Unfortunately, the early predictions for the upcoming winter are for a weak La Nina pattern. La Nina usually means lower precipitation and warmer than average temperatures.
One river that seems to be holding up well is the Pecos River. The Eastern slopes of the Sangre de Cristo mountains have been getting more monsoon rain than North-Central and Northwestern New Mexico.
Some of the best fishing will be found below dams. Water released from the bottom of the lakes will be cooler so Read More
3rd Annual Valley Of The Mills Tour Labor Day Weekend
STATE News:
Take a scenic drive between Santa Fe and Taos this Labor Day Weekend and experience one of Northern New Mexico’s latest most heartfelt traditions: the 3rd Annual Valley of the Mills Tour, a two-day celebration of history, heritage, and hometown hospitality.
Set for Labor Day Weekend Saturday, Aug. 30 and Sunday, Aug. 31, the Valley of the Mills Tour invites visitors to explore the “Breadbasket of the Southwest,” where time slows and stories linger in the mountain air. Explore three historic grain mills—Houser Raspberry Ranch (La Cueva Mill), Saint Vrain Mill, and the Cleveland Read More
FBI: Española Man Sentenced To Over 12 Years In Federal Prison For Armed Bank Robbery
FBI News:
\ALBUQUERQUE — An Española man was sentenced to more than 154 months in federal prison for robbing an ATM technician at gunpoint.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court records, on January 15, 2022, Michael Cobb, 42, approached an ATM technician who was loading cash outside a Century Bank in Española, New Mexico. Cobb pointed a handgun at the technician and demanded the cash canisters. After the technician backed away, Cobb took the canisters, fired a round near the ATM, returned to grab two more canisters, and drove away.
Española Police used license plate Read More
Heinrich, Campos Meet With Community Leaders To Discuss Economic Development Opportunities
Sen. Martin Heinrich joins New Mexico State Sen. Pete Campos and other community leaders Aug. 7 to discuss the local economy in Las Vegas, N.M. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Thursday, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, hosted a roundtable alongside New Mexico State Sen. Pete Campos and other community leaders to discuss economic development opportunities in Las Vegas.
The public officials and community leaders discussed the road to recovery from the Hermit’s Peak/ Calf Canyon Fire, support for small businesses and rural hospitals, Read More
$2M Roadway Rehabilitation Project On NM 511 To Begin Near Navajo Dam
NMDOT News:
A Hot-In-Place Recycling project will begin along NM 511 east of Bloomfield, NM.
Hot-In-Place Recycling (HIR) utilizes a specialized machine in which 100% of the asphalt in place is recycled. The asphalt is removed, crushed, rejuvenated, and replaced onto the roadway, restoring flexibility and quality of the asphalt material. This process reduces environmental impacts, speeds up timelines and reduces the cost of roadway miles maintained.
Starting, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, traffic can expect lane closures beginning at milepost 0 (intersection with US 64) to milepost 23.5. Read More
Daily Postcard: Hummingbird Hovers Over Western Area
Daily Postcard: A hummingbird hovers in the sky Saturday in Western Area. Photo by Ray Laskey Read More
