FBI: U.S. Attorney’s Office For District Of New Mexico Announces Intent To Seek Death Penalty For Labar Tsethlikai
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico filed a Notice of Intent to seek the death penalty against Labar Tsethlikai.
Tsethlikai, 52, an enrolled Member of Zuni Pueblo, is charged in a 17-count Second Superseding Indictment.
Charges are as follows:
- Count 1 (October 22, 2022): Kidnapping Resulting in Death of John Doe 1
- Count 2 (January 18, 2024): First Degree Murder of John Doe 2
- Count 3 (January 18, 2024): First Degree Felony Murder of John Doe 2
- Count 4 (January 18, 2024): Kidnapping Resulting in Death of John Doe 2
- Count 5 (May 19,
Don’t Miss The Chance To Play In 2025 APCG Golf Classic
IPCC News:
Join us for one of the region’s most anticipated golf tournaments—the 2025 Pueblo Golf Classic. Proceeds support the All Pueblo Council of Governors (APCG). This marquee event takes place on Monday, August 25 at the beautiful Santa Ana Golf Club, and offers a powerful opportunity to support Pueblo leadership and advocacy while connecting with top leaders, partners, and community members.
The All Pueblo Council of Governors represents the 20 sovereign Pueblo Nations of New Mexico and Texas. Your support directly strengthens their mission—advancing policy, protecting Read More
Dr. Anna Voltura Appointed Chair Of HER2 Foundation Board
HER2 News:
SANTA FE — The HER2 Foundation, a New Mexico-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing healing through art and supporting those affected by metastatic breast cancer, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Anna Voltura as Chair of its Board of Directors.
Dr. Voltura is a fellowship-trained breast surgical oncologist, educated at both Johns Hopkins University and the University of New Mexico. She practices in Santa Fe, where she has long combined compassionate care with a commitment to the emotional well-being of her patients.
When Dr. Voltura opened her office, artist and “artivist” Read More
Upcoming Public Tours Of Los Alamos County’s Water Production Infrastructure
COUNTY News:
Three public tours of Los Alamos County’s water production infrastructure are scheduled for the second Fridays in July, August and September. The tours are free but space is limited! Tickets are available at ladpu.com/well.
The tours are being offered in response to community demand following the launch of public wastewater plant tours by the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) earlier this year.
Registrants will get a glimpse of SCADA, which is used to continuously monitor all the wells, boosters and tanks in the system. They will then visit a sampling of these booster Read More
New Documents Have Been Added To LANL Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify you that new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Approval, 2024 Monitoring Report and 2025 Monitoring Plan for Los Alamos/Pueblo Watershed Sediment Transport Mitigation Project
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-703850_NMED_Approve_2025_SW_LA-P_Pln_062425.pdf
Wonders On Wheels Mobile Museum Tours New Mexico Historic Site Exhibit During July
Wonders on Wheels bus. Courtesy photo
NMDCA News:
The Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum, a division of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is touring the exhibit, “Eight Sites, One History: Explore the Past at New Mexico Historic Sites” to various areas of the state including Moriarty, Rio Rancho, Ruidoso, and more.
During the first two weeks of July, visitors can see the exhibit, sponsored by New Mexico Historic Sites, which highlights the distinctive stories revealed at each of the state’s eight sites, from Indigenous lifeways to Spanish settlement to US statehood Read More
Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Friday In Observance Of Independence Day
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed on Friday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.
The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume on Monday, July 7, at 8:00am. The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Read More
Kiwanis Hears From LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy
LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy. Courtesy photo
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
At their June 24 meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos hosted Superintendent Jennifer Guy who presented an overview of the LAPS strategic plan, current projects, and future goals.
The LAPS strategic goals focus on three key areas: academic excellence (100% of students will meet or exceed grade level expectations in early literacy, language arts, math, science, and graduation rates), social and emotional wellbeing (100% of students will demonstrate social-emotional wellbeing), and civic responsibility Read More
Trinity Test…80 Years Later—A Community Conversation
GSF News:
Global Santa Fe & the New Mexico Military Museum Present: “The Trinity Test… 80 Years Later” – A Community Conversation
Join us for a thought-provoking evening marking the 80th anniversary of the Trinity nuclear test. The event features Christopher Preble, Senior Fellow and Director of Reimagining U.S. Grand Strategy, The Henry L. Stimson Center, who will examine U.S. nuclear strategy, the rationale behind modernization efforts, and how we might chart a more secure path forward.
- New Mexico Military Museum
- 5 p.m. – Museum Open House
- 6 p.m. – Presentation with Q&A
Travel: Paradise Found In Italian Lake District
Lake Sils is an ideal place to kayak with beautiful scenery and calm water. Photo by Debbie Stone
Approaching Villa Balbianello by kayak provides the best views of this stately estate. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
I was finally one with my paddle and I glided efficiently and smoothly through the water in my kayak. The feeling was Zenlike, as the motions had a meditative quality to them. My movements were instinctive and almost effortless. And instead of being hyper-focused on doing all the right things, I was able to actually relax and really take in my Read More
Open Space & Trail Management Draft Plan Release Update
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Open Space and Trails Division is excited to announce the release of the Draft Open Space and Trails Management Plan, now available for public review and comment.
Developed in partnership with Sites Southwest Consultants, the draft plan streamlines and consolidates multiple past planning efforts into a single, easy-to-use document.
The updated plan removes redundancies, resolves past conflicts, and introduces new strategies focused on accessibility, public education, ecological restoration, and data-driven management.
This plan lays the foundation Read More
Santa Fe Literary Review Accepting Submissions From July 15 Through Nov. 1 For Upcoming Issue
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Literary Review (SFLR), published annually by Santa Fe Community College, is accepting online submissions from July 15 through Nov. 1, 2025.
SFLR’s editors invite the public to submit creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. Submission guidelines and instructions are available at Submittable, an online submissions platform: https://santafecommunitycollege.submittable.com/submit. There is no cost to submit.
SFLR’s suggested theme for the upcoming issue is “Resistance: Grit, Rebellion, and Dissent.” Learn more at https://www.sfcc.edu/santa-fe-literary-review/ Read More
PED Partners With LANL Foundation And WestEd On Martinez/Yazzie Action Plan
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) announced a partnership with the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Foundation and WestEd to facilitate the development and drafting of the Martinez/Yazzie remedial action plan.
The LANL Foundation will focus on organizing and supporting stakeholder engagement to inform the development and completion of the remedial action plan, while WestEd will focus on the development of the plan itself.
The PED released a Request for Interest (RFI) document on June 6, outlining the scope of the action plan project and Read More
Daily Postcard: Pastel Colors Fill Saturday Evening Sky
Daily Postcard: Pastel colors fill the sky Saturday evening over Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez
LAPD: Missing Juvenile Located And Safe
LAPD News:
Missing juvenile Sawyar Thronas has been located and reunited with family members.
The employees of the Los Alamos Police Department thank the community for their assistance.
“We are proud of our employees who come together in times of need, and appreciate the community’s help with sharing information, which can help us locate missing persons,” Cmdr. Daniel Roberts said. Read More
Animal Shelters Gear Up For Onslaught After 4th Of July
Cute shelter pups. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive DIrector
Champions of Youth Ambitions
Twenty dogs were surrendered to the shelter overnight last Saturday. Many shelters expect a 20 percent increase in their population following the two days after the 4th of July.
Please collar your dogs and cats with any type of identifier, a traditional tag or even an old rabies tag can get them reunited if they are not microchipped.
Did you know that Santa Fe Animal Shelter loves the donation of toilet paper tubes to make scented treat tubes for the kennel residents? There Read More
LAPD Asks Public’s Assistance Locating Missing Juvenile
Sawyer Thronas
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) received a call at approximately 9:44 a.m. today, July 1, reporting a missing juvenile, Sawyer Thronas, 11, of Los Alamos.
Thronas was reported last seen around 9 a.m. today on Woodland Road.
LAPD was provided with the following description of Thronas:
-
-
-
-
- 11-year-old-female;
- 5’4” tall;
- Hispanic; and
- Brown hair, with a possible blue tint.
-
-
-
Thronas was last seen wearing:
- Dark gray oversized shirt;
- Jeans; and
- Black Converse-style shoes.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Thronas is encouraged to contact LAPD at 505.662.8222. Read More
Senior Centers To Close For Independence Day
LARSO News:
The Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center in Los Alamos and the White Rock Senior Activity Center will be closed Friday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
All regular activities and congregate meal services will be canceled for the day. Home Delivered Meal recipients will receive a frozen meal in advance of the holiday.
The community’s understanding is appreciated as the senior center staff observes this national holiday.
Direct questions to the Betty Ehart Senior Center at 505.662.8920.
The Los Alamos and White Rock Senior Activity Centers offer classes, Read More
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents: ‘Is Earth Exceptional? Explorations Into The Origin Of Life’ On Tuesday July 8
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘Is Earth Exceptional? Explorations into the Origin of Life’ by Dr. Rebecca Chamberlin, Tuesday July 8 at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church.
A second presentation, inspired by this book on astrobiology, will be presented next week. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. with the lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will be recorded and streamed to the ZOOM site given at: https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org.
How life came from non-life—or abiogenesis—is still largely Read More
LACF Awards First Born $1K Community Impact Grant
Gathered for the joyful check presentation recently, from left, First Born Los Alamos Executive Director Ellen Specter and colleagues Chelsie Mumpower, Susan Williams, Tara Adams, Kassie Herbert, Gretchen Poulson, Kate Hall, and LACF Executive Director Liz Martineau. Courtesy/LACF
LACF News:
Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) recently awarded First Born Los Alamos a $1,000 grant for its significant community impact.
“First Born makes a significant impact in our community, so we are thrilled to present them with this award,” LACF Executive Director Liz Martineau said.
The First Read More
