Los Alamos Summer Concert Starring ‘Crazy Bird’ To Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Friday Night At Ashley Pond Park
‘Crazy Bird’ headlines the Los Alamos Summer Concert Friday Night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
Sancre Productions
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Medical Center brings us the band Crazy Bird to Ashley Pond Park for the 6th show of the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, this Friday, June 27. Come out to the free event and enjoy the multitude of food vendors, kids’ activities, information booths, and non-profit row.
Crazy Bird is a local band in the Santa Fe/Albuquerque area. According to their website, they play impossible music, with righteous grooves Read More
NMED, NMDOJ File New Lawsuit Against Air Force
NMED/DOJ News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department and New Mexico Department of Justice today filed a new lawsuit ordering the U.S. Department of the Air Force to clean up its toxic PFAS contamination at Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis.
Earlier this year, the New Mexico Legislature delivered House Bill 140 to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who promptly signed it into law. The new lawsuit relies on existing and expanded authority under the new law.
“After years of contesting responsibility, today’s lawsuit puts every one of the Air Force’s excuses to rest,” Environment Department Read More
IPCC Airs New Episode Of ‘Pueblo In Focus’ Podcast
IPCC News:
Join the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center for the June episode of Pueblo In Focus! IPCC’s Head Curator, Dr. Michelle Lanteri, will be discussing the two latest exhibits in our rotating galleries.
Learn about the stories behind the haute couture on display in Sage Mountainflower: House of Fashion and get a glimpse of the evolution of Pueblo architecture shown in Restorying Our HeartPlaces: Contemporary Pueblo Architecture.
New Pueblo In Focus episodes will be uploaded on the last Thursday of each month. All episodes will be available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Read More
Review, Notice Of Completion Of Off-Site Waste Shipments Added To Public 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.
- Review, Notice of Completion of Off-Site Waste Shipments for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025 for Los Alamos National Laboratory, as required by the Federal Facility Compliance
‘Gustave Baumann: The Artist’s Environment’ A Landmark Retrospective Across Four Galleries At NMMA
Gustave Baumann, Cholla and Sahuaro (Saguaro), 1928, color woodcut, 12 3/16 × 12 7/8 in. Collection of the New Mexico Museum of Art. Museum purchase with funds raised by the School of American Research, 1952 (907.23G). © New Mexico Museum of Art. Photo by Addison Doty
Gustave Baumann, Santo Nino de Atocha, circa 1940, carved and painted wood with leather, 10 x 5 x 3 in. Collection of the New Mexico Museum of Art. Gift of Jane Baumann, 1978 (1994.16.44). © New Mexico Museum of Art.
NMMA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Museum of Art is proud to announce Gustave Baumann: The Artist’s Environment, a sweeping Read More
Albuquerque To Host Senior Softball Championships
VA/ASC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Albuquerque will host the 2025 Senior Softball – USA Land of Enchantment Championships from June 24-29 at the Los Altos Softball Complex and Tingley Field.
This year’s tournament will bring more than 1,100 athletes and their families to the city, representing over 75 teams from states including Hawaii, Florida, Utah, and throughout the Southwest. Local teams such as Los Toros (Men’s 60+ division) and the NM Wolfpack (Men’s 65+ division) will return to defend their championship titles. The event is projected to generate more than $1.3 million in direct spending. Read More
Obituary: Mark David Bjorklund May 31, 1954 – June 6, 2025
MARK DAVID BJORKLUND May 31, 1954 – June 6, 2025
Mark David Bjorklund, born on May 31, 1954, in Los Alamos, NM, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, following a heroic struggle with pancreatic cancer.
Mark was the son of Carl and Marilyn Bjorklund. Carl came to Los Alamos National Laboratory as a Chemist. Marilyn was a botanist and ornithologist. Mark inherited scholarly pursuits from Carl and a love of nature from Marilyn. Growing up in a neighborhood of runners near Aspen Elementary School, he trained for cross country and track on the many mountain trails that surround Los Alamos. A Read More
County Goals & Objectives Available At Online Dashboard
COUNTY News:
Residents may now view County goals and objectives online at the updated Los Alamos County Performance Metrics Dashboard available here.
The dashboard tracks the County departments’ progress of the five goals identified in the 2025 Strategic Leadership Plan:
- Quality Governance;
- Operational Excellence;
- Economic Vitality;
- Quality of Life; and
- Environmental Stewardship, as well as the 22 objectives.
Department staff update the dashboard regularly.
Direct questions to Public Information Officer Julie Williams-Hill at julie.williams@lacnm.us. Read More
Op-Ed: About Monday’s ‘We Love Public Lands Rally’
By C&R FRES
Los Alamos
Ref: ‘We Love Public Lands Rally’ To Protest Proposed Public Land Sales & National Monument Reductions Monday, June 23.
And yet, last year when the BLM proposed transferring (via a lopsided trade arrangement) nearly 2,000 acres of BLM land to Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, practically no one made a peep.
If that transfer is completed, there will be nearly 2,000 acres of once publicly accessible land in northern NM that will be FOREVER cut off from public access. Unless, maybe, just maybe, you are allowed by the Pueblo to pay to access it as part of a Pueblo resort, golf course, Read More
View Heading East At Sunset Along Truck Route
The view driving east Monday evening along the Truck Route. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
FEMA Claims Office Offers Compensation For Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Business Interruption
FEMA News:
Business owners impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon (HPCC) Fire, subsequent flooding and other cascading impacts can be compensated for business interruption. This fact sheet outlines key steps, required documentation and helpful tips to support businesses that filed a claim seeking compensation for eligible losses.
Background
The Claims Office may provide compensation for business interruption losses caused by the fire, subsequent flooding and other impacts such as debris flows and mold. Each business claim will be assessed using the method that best applies to Read More
Deep Burgundy Hollyhocks Bloom In White Rock Garden
Deep burgundy hollyhocks are spotted blooming in a garden recently on Ridgecrest Avenue in White Rock. Photo by Annette Maes-Livermore Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: June 27–July 3, 2025
PAC8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for June 27–July 3, 2025:
Friday, June 27, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 6-24-25
- 3 p.m. —Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Coexisting With Cougars: Protecting Wildlife While Reducing Conflict
- 7 p.m. — Cerro Grande
FBI: Arizona Woman Faces Charges For 2023 Incident
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — An Arizona woman is facing federal charges for allegedly assaulting two individuals.
According to court documents, on December 30, 2023, Shaina Shorty, 35, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, assaulted Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 and the assaults resulted in serious bodily injury.
Shorty is charged with two counts of assault resulting in serious bodily injury and will remain on conditions of release pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled. If convicted of the current charges, Shorty faces up to eight years in prison.
U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Philip Read More
Houck: Your Realtor, Your Partner In Selling Your Home
By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty
When it comes to selling your home, think of your Realtor as a trusted partner—not just someone who lists your property. A good Realtor will provide you with sales data to help support your asking price, offer insight into current market conditions, and outline a detailed marketing plan for your home.
If you’re out of town, most Realtors are happy to check in on your property and alert you to anything that needs attention. However, it’s important to understand that Realtors are not licensed or insured to perform services like cleaning, landscaping, Read More
Happening This Week At SALA June 23–29
SALA News:
From timeless stage dramas to summer matinees, thrilling teen nights, and epic sports screenings—SALA Los Alamos is the place to be this week!
National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire
A powerful stage-to-screen performance of Tennessee Williams’ classic drama. Follow Blanche DuBois as her fragile reality collides with the raw force of Stanley Kowalski, brought to life in this live-captured National Theatre production.
- 7 p.m., Thursday, June 26
Sponsored by: Los Alamos Arts Council
Thursday Matinee: Elio
A misfit dreamer. An interstellar mix-up. A heartwarming cosmic Read More
Governor Announces New Broadband Office Leadership
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today announced the appointment of Jeffrey Lopez as Director of the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion.
Lopez brings extensive federal policy and infrastructure expertise to his new leadership role and is poised to advance the state’s digital connectivity agenda.
“Jeffrey possesses the perfect combination of federal policy knowledge, broadband program prowess, and familiarity with New Mexico communities that our state needs to maximize the historic broadband investments underway,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “His Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: June 24, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The weather has been hot for the last week or two here in Northern New Mexico.
Under these conditions fishing in the early morning or evening hours is often the best time to be out. Trout in lakes will be moving into deeper water seeking cooler water temperatures.
There is rain in the forecast for the upcoming week. Be sure to bring some rain gear with you. Fishing during a shower can be productive.
The State Game and Fish Department continues to stock bigger-than-average rainbow trout at different locations in Northern New Mexico. Read More
Zepbound/Wegovy Support Group On Hiatus During July, Resumes August 6
COMMUNITY News:
A new support group for those on Wegovy or Zepbound or those considering these drugs will not be meeting during the month of July.
Dr. Elena McAtee and Certified Holistic Health Coach and Nutrition Coach Kate Cleveland are happy to field questions through email. The group meets the first Wednesday of each month and attendees can register at the class. The group resumes at 11 a.m., August 6. Read More
Deadline Extended: Submit Artwork For 47th Annual Conference On Aging By June 30
ALTSD News:
New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services is excited to announce that the deadline to submit artwork for the 47th Annual Conference on Aging has been extended to June 30, 2025!
We are inviting New Mexico-based artists to submit original artwork inspired by this year’s theme: EngAGE as you Age.
This theme celebrates aging as an active, empowered, and meaningful journey. It encourages older adults to remain engaged physically, socially, intellectually, and civically and highlights joy, vitality, and intergenerational connection through lifelong learning and community involvement. Read More
