Watch Out For This Tree Eating Bug … Don’t Touch It!
Douglas-fir tussock caterpillar on a tree branch. Courtesy/SFNF
Douglas-fir tussock caterpillar. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — If you see brownish-yellow or red discoloration of trees while exploring the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), it may be the result of defoliation from the Douglas-fir tussock moth (DFTM).
Do not pick up this cute – and potentially dangerous – caterpillar. These caterpillars have thousands of tiny hairs covering their bodies. The female moths, egg masses, and cocoons also have hairs, which can cause tussockosis, an allergic reaction from direct skin contact Read More
New Mexico Board Of Veterinary Medicine Opens Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Grants Program Application Process
NMBVM News:
The New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine has opened a grant application process to fund low-cost spay/neuter services for companion animals of income-qualified New Mexicans. The Board will disburse $1 million in 2025 to nonprofit spay/neuter organizations, animal shelters, and other local government entities for the purpose of increasing affordable and accessible spay/neuter services throughout the state.
The application window opened on June 2, 2025, and will close at 11:59 p.m., July 17, 2025. Grants are capped at a maximum of $50,000. We are not awarding to individuals Read More
National Museum Of Nuclear Science & History Recognized As One Of Albuquerque’s Best Places To Work For 2025
National Museum of Nuclear Science & History building in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
NMNSH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is proud to announce its selection as one of Albuquerque’s Best Places to Work for 2025 in the small employer category, as recognized by Albuquerque Business First. This esteemed accolade underscores the Museum’s dedication to fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritizes employee well-being and satisfaction.
The annual Best Places to Work program celebrates companies across New Read More
Interfaith Los Alamos Holds Backpack/School Supply Drive
COMMUNITY News:
The annual Interfaith Los Alamos Backpack/School Supplies Drive is underway. The community is asked to help Lutheran Family Services (LFS) provide backpacks and school supplies to approximately 200 families/refugees in need.
LFS is not taking in new refugees due to changes in government funding and policy. LFS is one of the most capable groups resettling refugees/evacuees who have gone through a legal process to come here. They are taught English, provided with cultural training, helped to find jobs and become valued members of the society.
LFS still has commitments Read More
2025 Opera InSight: Love, Loss, Revenge And Redemption
View of The Santa Fe Opera under a double rainbow at 301 Opera Drive in Santa Fe. Courtesy/SFO
The Santa Fe Opera News:
The Opera InSight video series explores the psychological foundations of the productions in Santa Fe Opera’s 2025 Festival Season. We track opera as a mode of expression for intense human emotions, such as the longing for love or the desire for revenge. Through stories and characters, both comedic and tragic, opera acts as a reflection of our human experience and Opera InSight holds up the mirror.
Watch each segment for FREE on the Santa Fe Opera YouTube Channel.
Corey Roybal Named Director Of Adult Protective Services
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — The Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) is proud to announce that Corey Roybal is now serving as the new Director of Adult Protective Services (APS).
Roybal brings over a decade of experience in protective services, client advocacy, and systems-based intervention. Since joining ALTSD in 2018, he has served multiple roles, most recently acting as deputy director of APS since 2023.
“During his time here at ALTSD, Corey has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to protecting the most vulnerable New Mexicans,” Emily Kaltenbach said, ALTSD Cabinet Read More
Max Davis Top Predictor In ACRR Pace Race June 25, 2025
Scene from a rainy Atomic City Road Runner’s Weekly Pace Race Tuesday in Rendija Canyon. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
The Atomic City Road Runner’s weekly pace race held Tuesday in Rendija Canyon was hampered by rain approximately halfway into the race and the predict slips were not usable for accurate predictions.
In the 1-mile distance Max Davis, 3, was the top finisher at 12:35 and the first female was Aster Zavoria, 2, with a time of 26:13.
Madeline Harms was the best finisher in the 2-mile race, recording a 19:12 and Warren Scoggins was the first male finisher at 23:22.
On the 3-mile course Kyle Read More
Dannemann: Lack Of Immigration Law Is Intolerable
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2025 by Merilee Dannemann
A dairy farm in southeastern New Mexico was more or less put out of business a few weeks ago when 11 workers were arrested for alleged immigration violations and the farmer had to fire an additional 24 workers.
The workers allegedly provided false documentation. What would you expect them to do? Presumably they did what they had to do to qualify for a job. The farmer reportedly is now just taking care of his cows. Without those employees he can’t do what’s needed to sell milk. Nobody benefits from this.
Dairy is a major industry in Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Board Work Session June 26
Canes & Canines To Meet At Farmer’s Market
C&C News:
Canes & Canines will be at the Farmer’s Market in Los Alamos on June 26, July 10, and July 24.
There will be an opportunity to try out a white cane, learn more about how to interact comfortably with blind people, learn to write your name in braille, and more.
Please look for us at the Farmer’s Market, we would love to greet you there. Read More
Santa Fe Opera Announces Casting Updates, Confirms All Information For 2025 Season
La bohème scenery on stage at the Santa Fe Opera. Photo by Tracy Armagost for the Santa Fe Opera
SFO News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera announces casting and creative updates and confirms all information for its 2025 Season running June 27 through August 23. Scheduled in the 68th Festival Season are 38 performances, including two special Sunday evening performances featuring the opera’s singing and technical apprentices. The company holds to its mission and time-tested programming model: a balanced and varied repertory of new, lesser-performed and standard works.
2025 Season Updates
All Read More
New Mexico Awards Contract For State Fair Master Plan
NMGSD News:
SANTA FE — The State of New Mexico, New Mexico State Fair, and the General Services Facilities Management Division awarded a contract to Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to develop a comprehensive master plan aimed at transforming the State Fair and its facilities into a stronger economic, cultural and entertainment driver for New Mexico.
New Mexico recognizes that there is substantial potential to increase the usage of the State Fairgrounds on a year-round basis.
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. has experience in community engagement, planning, urban design, economic Read More
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘Faith Beyond Belief: The Remarkable Relationship Between Spirituality & Religion’ July 1
Dr. John Ambrosiano
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘Faith Beyond Belief: The Remarkable Relationship between Spirituality and Religion’ by Dr. John Ambrosiano, Tuesday July 1 at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. with the lecture to follow beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentations will be recorded and streamed to the ZOOM address given at the website: https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org
Every faith offers its members meaningful beliefs as well as deep spiritual insights. Read More
Bird Watching, Story Time, And Craft Activity During Dawn ‘Til Dusk At Los Luceros Historic Site
NMDCA News:
Los Luceros Historic Site hosts its Dawn ‘Til Dusk Day on the first Sunday of each month, offering visitors a full day of exploration, nature, and culture.
Enjoy the cool morning and evening breezes during extended Dawn ‘Til Dusk hours at Los Luceros, Sunday, July 6. Take a guided bird walk with staff from the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 7 a.m. Sign-up ahead of time online. At 1 p.m. Interpretive Ranger Kara will offer Read with a Ranger story time, reading the children’s book “Little Green Donkey” by Anuska Allepuz followed by a craft activity. Visitors can also Read More
LACC Designates July 2025 Parks & Recreation Month
Left to right, Parks Senior Office Specialist McKenzie Vaupel, Assistant Parks Superintendent Emmanuel Abeyta, Recreation Superintendent Katherine Hudspeth, Parks Superintendent Wendy Parker, Councilor Randall Ryti, and Community Services Senior Management Analyst Chelsea Ashcroft. Courtesy photo Read More
Catch Of The Week: FBI Issues Router Warning
By BECKY RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
Got an old router- like from 2010 or earlier, also known as end of life (EOL)? You might be in for a cyber incident, at least according to a warning issued by the FBI last month. Routers dated 2010 or earlier are likely no longer receiving software updates, which leaves them open to vulnerabilities.
Recently the FBI released a list of EOL routers with remote administration/management enabled that were breached by cyber actors using variants of TheMoon malware. This malware allows actors to install proxies on victim routers and conduct cybercrime anonymously.
What Read More
New Mexico’s Unemployment Rate 4.2% In May 2025
NMDWS News:
New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in May, down from 4.3 percent in April and up from 4.1 percent in the previous year. The national unemployment rate in May was 4.2 percent, unchanged from April and up from 4.0 percent in May 2024.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 18,700 jobs, or 2.1 percent, between May 2024 and May 2025. The majority of gains came from the private sector. The private sector was up 17,400 jobs, or 2.5 percent, while the public sector was up 1,300 jobs, or 0.7 percent. Within the private sector, the private service-providing Read More
DPLAC Releases July 2025 Meeting Schedule
DPLAC News:
Notice of Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLAC) Meetings in July:
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- 6:30 p.m., July 7, 2025. County Central Committee (CCC) meeting by Zoom only. Please contact the Chair or Vice-Chair if you haven’t received the link! This is a CCC members only meeting.
- 6:30–7:30 p.m., July 21, 2025. The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLAC) will hold its regular monthly General Meeting in person or by Zoom (Note deviation from regular schedule) at ProjectY co-workspace at 150 Central Park Square. Registered Democrats are invited to attend this hybrid meeting held in person and via
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Daily Postcard: Canyon Towhees At Home On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: A Canyon Towhee chick in a nest on Barranca Mesa. This photo was taken very carefully so as not to disturb the chick or nest. Photo by Cooper Holder
Canyon Towhees stack two nests in a honeysuckle vine on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Cooper Holder Read More
Commissioner Garcia Richard On Legislative Finance Committee Report Highlighting Need To Plug Thousands Of Inactive Oil & Gas Wells
From the New Mexico State Land Office:
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SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Land Office’s efforts to hold oil and gas operators accountable have resulted in the plugging of 700 abandoned oil and gas wells on New Mexico state lands as of this moment, Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard announced today. Meanwhile, a new report released today by the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee (LFC) Read More
