Rabbi Shlachter: Promoting Peace Requires More Than Open Dialogue—It Requires Discernment, Responsibility, And An Unwavering Rejection Of Hate In All Its Forms
By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Jewish Center
I write today as a committed advocate of free speech and open dialogue. I fully support the rights of those who are organizing the upcoming Free Palestine Summer Series, which includes events scheduled at SALA and the Unitarian Church from now through September. Many of the individuals involved are sincerely dedicated to fostering peace in the Middle East—a goal that I, too, share, though I hold a markedly different perspective from that presented in the films and talks planned for this series. That difference, of course, is a legitimate subject Read More
Friends Of History First Wednesday Lecture: Dr. Alysia L. Abbott On Graves & Graveyards Of Santa Fe Trail Travelers
Monument to Philip Schwartzkopf, Fairview Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM. Courtesy/2025 Dr. Alysia L. Abbott
Headstones in the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Courtesy/2025 Dr. Alysia L. Abbott
Friends of History News:
“Death at the End of the Trail: A Talk about the Graves and Graveyards of Santa Fe Trail Travelers in Santa Fe” presented by archeologist and anthropologist Dr. Alysia L. Abbott.
- Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025
- Presented free on YouTube by Friends of History.
- Link: https://bit.ly/4kzCQwA
Overview:
The true end of the trail for many who found their way from the East to Santa Read More
Heinrich On $12.5 Million+ For New Mexico
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
Investments Heinrich championed fully fund SNAP & WIC, increase funding for the Southwest Border Commission, support Tribes & farmers, provide rental assistance, & more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) has announced the bipartisan Senate Appropriations Committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies Bill. With Committee approval of this bill, Heinrich secured support for more than $12.5 million for New Mexico, Read More
FBI: Dropout Of White Supremacist Gang Gets 11 Years In Prison For Drug & Firearms Trafficking In Albuquerque
James Casady Cangro selfie displaying tattoos. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A key figure in a Sinaloa Cartel-linked drug and firearms trafficking ring tied to white supremacist gangs was sentenced to 11 years in prison for his role in distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, and illegal firearms in Albuquerque.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court records, an 18-month FBI investigation initiated in 2021 targeted a drug trafficking and firearms conspiracy linked to the Sinaloa Cartel and racially motivated violent extremist groups in Albuquerque, New Read More
Helicopter Transporting Bucket Full Of Water Heads Back To Laguna Wildfire After Refueling At Los Alamos Airport
A firefighting helicopter with a bucket full of water heads back to the Laguna Wildfire today after refueling at the Los Alamos Airport. Acting Los Alamos County Fire Chief Wendy Servey explained that the helicopter is staying at the Los Alamos Airport to provide air support for the Laguna Wildfire. It has a static water supply from a portable 10,000-gallon tank to dip from that is placed out of the way at the airport for the helicopter’s use. Photo by Ann Greene
New Mexico State Land Office Smashes Records As It Auctions First Oil & Gas Leases At Newly-created 25% Royalty Rate Championed By Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard
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SANTA FE – For the first time, the New Mexico State Land Office has auctioned oil and gas leases at a 25% royalty rate after a new state law backed by Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard kicked in. The law, which became effective June 20, allows the State Land Office to offer its best parcels in the Permian Basin at the market rate.
Each month, the State Land Office holds a public auction for the right to develop certain oil and gas areas. Companies submit bids for leases, with the award going to the highest bidder. Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Resolves Dispute Over Good Time Credits For Prisoners Earning Educational Degrees
New Mexico Supreme Court. Courtesy photo
COURT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court today upheld a New Mexico Corrections Department (NMCD) rule that prohibits prison inmates from receiving more than one lump sum award of good time credits for earning multiple educational degrees of the same level.
In a split decision, the Court concluded that the department’s rule “is not arbitrary and irrational but is reasonably related to the legitimate penological interests” of the Earned Meritorious Deduction Act (EMDA). The state law authorizes the department to award credits against Read More
Op-Ed: Looming Anniversary Of Hiroshima At 80
Professor of History Emeritus
Saint Xavier University
Eighty years ago, on Aug. 6, 1945, the world changed forever when the United States exploded the first atomic bomb, “Little Boy”, over Hiroshima. In an instant, incineration ravaged the city, killing over 140,000 people. Three days later, the “Fat Man” bomb dropped on Nagasaki, killing another 75,000. By year’s end, an estimated 250,000 had died from the blasts, fire, and radiation poisoning.
These acts of war ruptured the moral and existential boundaries of modern civilization. While they marked the end of
New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum To Host Gala
Op-Ed: A Few Words About Demand-Side Economics
By ALAN HALL
© 2025 New Mexico News Service
Allow me to introduce myself. I am an arrogant man. It is a particular type of arrogance; the arrogance of Margaret Thatcher, who famously scorned economic ideas that were contrary to her real-life experience. Now, unlike Dame Thatcher, I was not raised in an apartment over the family grocery. But I was raised in an apartment over the family motel and gift shop, and like Thatcher, I was immersed in the business from earliest memory. That puts me firmly in her camp.
One thing that I learned as a child was the overriding importance of “business”. Whenever one Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Deli Assistant Manager Jesus Rueles Making Breakfast Burritos At The Co-op Market
On the job in Los Alamos is Deli Assistant Manager Jesus Rueles, making fresh breakfast burritos recently at the Los Alamos Co-op Market. Breakfast burritos are made fresh daily and available from 7 a.m. until they sell out. The deli has a menu that changes daily, which is available here: https://losalamos.coop/deli-catering/. The Los Alamos Co-op Market is community-owned and open to everyone, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at 95 Entrada Drive. Courtesy photo Read More
Environmental Sustainability Board Meeting Agenda July 17
COUNTY News:Handsome ‘Uncle B’ Dahlia Basks In Early Morning Sunshine
A handsome ‘Uncle B’ dinnerplate dahlia basks in the early morning sunshine today on a small farm in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Rules On Consequences Of Missed Hearing Deadlines For Sex Offender Parolees
COURT News:
SANTA FE — Sex offenders on parole are not automatically entitled to immediate release if the state Parole Board fails to meet deadlines for hearings on whether the offender should remain on parole, the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled today.
In a unanimous decision, the Court concluded that the rights to procedural due process for two sex offenders on parole were violated by untimely parole duration review hearings. As a remedy, the Court directed district courts to conduct evidentiary hearings to determine whether the parolees should be released on a writ of habeas corpus or other Read More
Many Great Offerings At Los Alamos Farmer’s Market July 17
Enforcement Watch Alert: 243 Enforcement Actions Initiated, 92 Enforcement Actions Resolved In June 2025
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 and regulatory compliance statewide.
Launched in May 2023, Enforcement Watch shares monthly updates Read More
‘Home Grown Country Dreams’ Take Center Stage At 2025 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo
COUNTY News:
Saddle up and mark your calendars! The Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo returns the weekend of August 1–3, 2025, with the theme: “Home Grown Country Dreams.” This community event celebrates our town’s agricultural heritage, local talent, and the hardworking farmers who make it all possible.
The fair’s focus on “Home Grown Country Dreams” couldn’t be more fitting, as we welcome the Los Alamos Farmers Market to the! This vibrant market showcases the best of local produce, handcrafted goods, and artisanal creations from Northern New Mexico — perfect for supporting our Read More
Water And Wastewater Cybersecurity Vulnerability Snapshot Quarterly Webinar July 24
NMED News:
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will provide an overview of the cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified at water and wastewater systems via CISA’s Free Cyber Vulnerability Scanning and EPA’s Proactive Vulnerability Identification Program.
EPA and CISA will share cybersecurity best practices for water and wastewater systems to limit exposure to these common vulnerabilities. Participants can ask questions and learn about the free cybersecurity tools and technical resources offered by both Read More
To’Hajiilee Man Sentenced To 17 Years For 2020 Murder
Thomas Brown’s picture and cowboy hat, as displayed during sentencing. Courtesy photo
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A To’Hajiilee man was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison for the brutal killing of a local man in 2020. Earlier this month, that man also pled guilty in a separate case to assaulting a federal detention officer while he was in custody awaiting trial.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, June 24, 2020, Antonio Chaco, 42, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, argued with Thomas Anthony Brown outside Chaco’s trailer home in To’Hajiilee. Without Read More
Red River Receives Tourism Infrastructure Grant As Part Of Record Year For Destination Forward Program
STATE News:
RED RIVER — The Town of Red River is proud to announce it has been selected as one of 14 communities across New Mexico to receive funding through the New Mexico Tourism Department’s (NMTD) Destination Forward program for Fiscal Year 2026. The town was awarded $40,634 to install a network of five digital information kiosks that will enhance the visitor experience and support the town’s family-owned businesses.
The Destination Forward program, now in its third year, awarded a record $1.8 million in funding this cycle. The program is designed to strengthen tourism-related infrastructure Read More
