Dark Night At Dara Jones Soccer Field Tonight July 26!
By HEIDI MORRIS
Pajarito Astronomers Club
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program.
Anyone with an interest in stargazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Dara Jones Soccer Field, tonight, July 26, at Overlook Park in White Rock.
The County will have the lights out for the community and Dara Jones Soccer Field will be available for astronomy use until 11:45 p.m. Volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will begin observing one hour after sunset and will stay Read More
Terrance C. Cole Sworn In As Administrator To Lead DEA
Terrance C. ‘Terry’ Cole
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Terrance C. “Terry” Cole was sworn in July 23, 2025, as administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
Cole is a distinguished public servant who has spent more than 31 years in law enforcement, 22 of which were at DEA fighting the drug cartels and transnational criminal organizations.
Since 2023, Cole has served as Virginia’s Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security in Gov. Youngkin’s cabinet, overseeing 11 state public safety agencies, comprising more than 19,000 Read More
County Council To Hold Regular Session Tuesday
Governor Addresses Friday’s Deadly Shooting At UNM
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham posted the following statement on Facebook following a shooting Friday at the University of New Mexico’s (UNM) main campus in Albuquerque, during which an 18-year-old shot and killed a 14-year-old and injured a 19-year-old.
“Today’s (Friday’s) deadly shooting at UNM is heartbreaking and I extend my deepest sympathies to the family of the individual who lost their life in this tragedy.
“I’m grateful for the swift response by UNM police, New Mexico State Police, and other first responders Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Department Awards $258,000 To Innovative Projects Across 11 Counties
AREA’s September 2024 Town Hall, hosted by President & CEO Danielle Casey, brought together top voices in site selection. From left, Danielle Casey, president & CEO for AREA, Tony Ramirez, MBA, founder, PlazaSource LLC at Navigator Consulting, James Blair, founder and managing director of Navigator Consulting. Courtesy/EDD 
Grow Raton commercial kitchen will have five studios to rent and a basement for the commercial food storage processing of value added packaging. From left, EDD Regional Representative Tim Hagaman with Grow Raton staff VP Brandy Dietz, President Read More
U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich & Tim Sheehy Introduce Legislation To Study Cost Of Wildfires On Homeowners
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act, legislation to better understand the cost of increasingly destructive wildfires on homeowners’ insurance coverage and identify possible measures to alleviate the financial risk of wildfires.
“I’m hearing from more and more New Mexicans who’ve seen their insurance premiums skyrocket, lost coverage entirely, or been priced out of protecting their homes. That is completely unacceptable,” Sen. Heinrich said. “Families deserve Read More
Daily Postcard: Coyote Poses For Photo Near Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: A handsome coyote poses for a quick photo Friday near Valles Caldera National Preserve. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
NMSP: 18-Year-Old Arrested In Shooting Death Of 14-Year-Old Boy On University Of New Mexico Campus
NMSP News:
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate a shooting Friday, July 25, 2025, at Mesa Vista Hall on the University of New Mexico (UNM) Campus in Albuquerque.
At approximately 1:36 a.m., UNM PD officers responded to an alarm call at Mesa Vista Hall. Upon arrival, officers observed broken windows and suspected blood.
UNM PD officers later received a phone call from a woman who had a family member on campus who heard the gunshots.
UNM PD officers then received another phone call from UNMH that a 19-year-old male came in with a gunshot Read More
NMSP To Hold News Conference 8:15 PM On UNM Shooting
Courtesy/NMSP
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP) is set to hold a news conference 8:15 p.m. today, July 25, to discuss the UNM shooting that occurred today and left one person dead and another injured.
The news conference will be held at The Cellar, Hokona Hall, 2500 Campus Blvd. NE, in Albuquerque.
Check back for details of that news conference at www.ladailypost.com. Read More
Obituary: Cecilia M. Barrone – July 20, 2025
CECILIA M. BARRONE – July 20, 2025
It is with profound reverence that we celebrate the life of our extraordinary mother, grandmother, sister and friend Cecilia M. Barrone, who ascended to eternal peace on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at her home in Taos, NM, with her loving husband by her side.
Cecilia grew up in Santa Fe, surrounded by a loving and supportive family that instilled in her a strong sense of values and compassion. As the eldest of nine siblings, she learned the importance of responsibility, leadership, and the value of close relationships.
Her educational journey began at Loretto Academy Read More
County Inclusivity Task Force To Meet Wednesday July 30
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Inclusivity Task Force is scheduled to meet at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public. For convenience, the following Zoom meeting link or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85262446713
The complete agenda packet for the meeting has been published and is available for review here. Read More
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Signs Emergency Order For Doña Ana County Flooding
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued an emergency order to make $750,000 in state funding available to support state agencies responding to the flooding in Doña Ana County.
“Vado is facing devastating flooding, and this crisis demands immediate action,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “New Mexico is mobilizing resources to support this resilient community through recovery.”
Executive Order 2025-333 directs the New Mexico Department of Finance Administration to allocate $750,000 to the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Read More
NMDWS Releases JUNE 2025 Labor Market Information
To view the June 2025 Labor Market Review, published today, July 25, by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS), click here. For more information, visit the NMDWS website at www.dws.state.nm.us. Courtesy/NMDWS Read More
Voices Of Resistance: NHCC Unveils Events Inspired By Exhibition Celebrating Chicano Artistic Legacy
Visitors explore the art exhibition Voces del Pueblo: Artists of the Levantamiento Chicano in New Mexico at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Courtesy/NHCC
NMDCA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Following a successful opening for the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s art exhibition Voces del Pueblo: Artists of the Levantamiento Chicano in New Mexico in April, the Center has announced a series of artist talks, workshops, musical performances and more, dedicated to helping visitors understand the exhibition from a deeper perspective throughout the rest of 2025.
“We are excited to work Read More
Museum Of New Mexico Press Shines With Three Books Nominated For Prestigious Southwest Book Design Awards
NMDCA News:
The New Mexicans: 1981-83, documenting celebrated photographer Kevin Bubriski’s two-year stay in New Mexico, is a finalist in photography. “This book is a gift to New Mexicans, holding up a mirror for us to see ourselves back in the day,” according to Don J. Usner, New Mexico photographer and author of Sabino’s Map.
A pair of titles have been recognized in In the art category. In Horizons: Weaving Between the Lines with Diné Textiles, leading Diné weavers, scholars, and visual artists discuss historic textiles and contemporary artworks. This landmark publication primarily Read More
Catch Of The Week: Fake Important Notice Email Scams From ‘Meta Business’
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Got a Facebook (Meta) business account? You’d better be ready for Meta copyright infringement-themed scams! If you get messages to your business email (or Messenger account) like below, think twice before you reply.
These scams try to imitate the actual Meta and try to make it sound like your business account has somehow done something wrong, usually implying you have infringed on some kind of copyrighted material. Yikes! See more info below.
From the above message, you can see that it comes from a totally random Gmail address. Why Read More
Explore Rio Grande Birdlife On PEEC’s Bird Walk Aug. 3
Yellow-breasted Chat. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites bird enthusiasts of all skill levels to participate in a Bird Walk at Los Luceros Historic Site from 7–10 a.m. Sunday, August 3. This special outing coincides with Los Luceros’ “Dawn ’til Dusk Day” and offers an exceptional opportunity to experience one of New Mexico’s premier birding locations.
Led by seasoned local birders Mary Parsaca and Mary Orr, participants will explore the diverse habitats along the Rio Grande, including massive old-growth cottonwoods that support a rich Read More
Obituary: Sharon R. Stewart April 15, 1945 – July 19, 2025
SHARON R. STEWART April 15, 1945 – July 19, 2025
On July 19, 2025, Sharon passed away surrounded by her three daughters.
Born in Hatch, NM, Sharon lived all over New Mexico until meeting and marrying Del in Belen. Settling down in Los Alamos, Sharon, along with raising her daughters, volunteered at the church library, sang in the choir, and let loose with some square dancing.
She enjoyed gardening, crafting with her grandchildren, and was also known for her great seamstress skills inherited from her mother.
Sharon is preceded in death by her father E.E. Williamson, mother Dorothy O. Williamson Read More
Heinrich Announces Committee Passage Of Over $69 Million For New Mexico
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced the bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Interior, Environment and Related Agencies; and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Bills. With Committee approval of these bills, Heinrich secured support for over $65 million for New Mexico, including $52 million in Congressionally Directed Spending for 39 local projects between these bills and their House-companions.
“While these Appropriations bills Read More
Two NM Projects Advance In $160M Innovation Competition
EDD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico is making national waves with two homegrown initiatives, Quantum Moonshot and Energized Watershed, named among just 29 semifinalists in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s (NFC) $160 million Regional Innovation Engines competition.
Selected from nearly 300 proposals nationwide, the two semifinalist projects highlight New Mexico’s rising profile in science, technology, and economic development.
“We’re building a future where New Mexico families benefit from cutting-edge science and sustainable innovation,” said Rob Black, Cabinet Secretary Read More
