Senate Republicans Call For Interim Courts, Corrections, & Justice Committee To Prioritize Public Safety Concerns
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The Republican members of the legislature’s interim Courts, Corrections, & Justice (CCJ) Committee are seeking the inclusion of three key topics in its annual work plan.
The key topics are:
- Juvenile Justice reform — to address the increased incidence of younger offenders and the increase (in frequency and severity) of violent juvenile offenses
- Pre-Trial Detention — to consider mechanisms which will ensure that violent offenders, especially repeat offenders, are not released back into our communities
- Increasing penalties for misuse of firearms — to enhance
LAHS And Mountain Elementary Teamed Up For Greek Olympics At Urban Park Monday
Los Alamos High School Sports Lit teacher Lori Thompson organized a fun day of Greek Olympics activities at Urban Park Monday. The students from Lori Thompson’s class taught and ran the activities and the 6th grade class from Mountain School were the participants. There were 5 activities for the participants to rotate through. And a thank you to the LAPS Foundation and the Mountain PTO for their generosity, making this annual event possible. Pictured: Group photo by Lori Thompson
Scenes from the Greek Olympic games at Urban Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Chariot race. Photo Read More
Natural Gas Pipeline Extension To Bring 80 Jobs, New Development To San Juan County
EDNM News:
AZTEC — A 13-mile natural gas pipeline extension to the San Juan County Industrial Park near La Plata, New Mexico, is now complete, marking a major infrastructure milestone for economic development in northwest New Mexico.
The pipeline, supported by a $3.9 million Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) investment through Economic Development New Mexico (EDNM) in partnership with San Juan County, delivers reliable natural gas service to the industrial park and to homes and businesses along the route.
Industrial tenant Process Equipment and Service Company (PESCO) is now connected Read More
Daily Postcard: Ranch Foreman’s Cabin Under Starry Sky
Daily Postcard: Ranch Foreman’s Cabin under a starry night sky. Courtesy/NPS/Alex Arnold
Los Alamos Resident Evelyn Campbell Turns 100 Years Old
Evelyn Campbell recently turned 100 years old. Photo by Wyatt Campbell
COMMUNITY News:
As Evelyn Campbell celebrated last week her remarkable 100th birthday, family, friends, and the communities of Los Alamos and beyond are reflecting on a century of achievements, creativity, and kindness from a woman whose legacy has touched so many.
Roots in Nebraska, Wings in New Mexico
Born in Kimball County, Neb., to Leo Dale “Shorty” Wyatt and Thelma Wyatt, Evelyn embodied curiosity, and resilience from an early age. Alongside her siblings — John “Buddy” Wyatt (deceased), Jocelyn Wyatt (deceased) Read More
Atomic City Transit Extending Service To Summer Concerts Beginning Friday
ACT is extending bus service to summer concerts beginning Friday through Aug. 28. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to ride Atomic City Transit to the Los Alamos Summer Concerts at Ashley Pond all summer.
The 2026 summer concert bus schedule extends service on three fixed routes to allow concert goers to leave their car at home and avoid parking hassles or a long walk to Ashley Pond.
The special bus service hours begin on Friday, May 22, and run through Aug. 28.
Extended schedules for the North Community, North Mesa, and White Rock routes will be available to serve those who want Read More
Izraelevitz: Record-breaking Tenures, Multiple Court Battles, And Other Fun Facts About The Los Alamos Sheriff
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Candidate
Los Alamos County Sheriff
Record-breaking Tenures, Multiple Court Battles, And Other Fun Facts About The Los Alamos Sheriff:
My time discussing my campaign for Sheriff with the voters of Los Alamos, along with my own research, has highlighted some common questions and interesting facts about this position. Not all of these tidbits are relevant to your decision-making process regarding the election, but I think they are all curious in one way or another. Los Alamos is special in many ways, and our County Sheriff is no exception!
FACT: Los Alamos holds the record Read More
Council Recognizes 2026 ‘I Voted’ Sticker Contest Winners
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council recognized the 2026 “I Voted” sticker contest winners during this evening’s Regular Session held at Fire Station 3 on N.M. 4 in White Rock.
2026 “I Voted” sticker contest winners:
Obituary: Martin Patterson Kellogg Feb. 20, 1939 – March 29, 2026
MARTIN PATTERSON KELLOGG Feb. 20, 1939 – March 29, 2026
Martin Kellogg passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026 (sitting in his favorite armchair), leaving behind a legacy of intellect, creativity, curiosity, and an adventurous spirit. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Martin was born on February 20, 1939, to Emily P. (“Pat”) and Jerome Merle Blake (“Jerry”) Kellogg. According to his mother, from a very early age Martin showed an extraordinary fascination with classical music, obsessively listening to and recognizing musical pieces long before most children Read More
YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center Expanding Membership To Include Incoming 8th Graders Beginning Aug. 1, 2026
The YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center at 475 20th St. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center News:
Beginning Aug. 1, the YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center will officially expand membership eligibility to include rising 8th grade students who attend the Los Alamos Public Schools. Homeschooled 8th graders and private school students living in Los Alamos County are also welcome to join.
The change comes after extended discussion and planning between the Teen Center and Los Alamos County, with the goal of helping students build connections earlier, become comfortable in the space before high school, Read More
Op‑Ed: Los Alamos Medical Center Is Prepared When It Matters Most – Emergency Care for Moms And Babies
By ALAN HEILPERN, MD, Medical Director & Physician, Emergency Department
And
DEBRA TEMPLE, MHA, BSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, Los Alamos Medical Center
Pregnancy and childbirth are moments of great anticipation and joy – but they can also come with unexpected medical emergencies. As clinical leaders at Los Alamos Medical Center, we want our community to know this clearly: our hospital is and will continue to be prepared to care for pregnant and postpartum patients when urgent needs arise.
As we prepare to transition inpatient labor and delivery services to regional partners at the Read More
LANL Foundation: A Plan For The Children Of Northern NM
By GWEN PEREA WARNIMENT, Ph. D.
President & CEO
LANL Foundation
Dearest community partners, educators, and LANL Foundation supporters,
Since our founding in 1997, the LANL Foundation has always believed that Northern New Mexico’s children and youth are bright, capable, and deserve the very best when it comes to education. Over the past nearly 30 years, our Foundation has grown and changed to meet the needs of our community. The present moment compels us to continue evolving to ensure that our children and young people, our families, and our educators can seize the opportunities and overcome Read More
FOG: Six Lawsuits … Hundreds Helped … One Mission … Help Keep Government Transparent
By LUCAS PEERMAN
President, NMFOG Board of Directors
and
CHRISTINE BARBER
NMFOG Executive Director
In the past year, we filed lawsuits against six government offices that were breaking the law. And we’re investigating many others.
Your New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (NMFOG) continues to fight for transparency and the public’s right to know. We know you are well aware of our organization because you have been a supporter for years. Thank you!
But the battle is never-ending. And we need your continued support to ensure government officials take action only in the sunlight. Read More
New Mexico Senate Republican Leaders Congratulate Steve Pearce After US Senate Confirmation To Lead BLM
New Mexico Senate Republican News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Senate Republican Leaders praised the United States Senate for confirming former U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Across New Mexico, the BLM manages approximately 13.5 million acres of federal land, much of it concentrated in the oil & gas regions of southeastern and northwestern New Mexico but also encompassing vast grazing ranges and recreation areas like the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument.
“We are grateful to President Trump for appointing New Mexico’s own Steve Pearce to Read More
National Academies Report: New Technologies And Approaches Needed To Shore Up Interconnected U.S. Energy And Water Systems
NATIONAL ACADEMIES News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To strengthen the reliability and resiliency of the nation’s energy and water systems, the U.S. Department of Energy should develop innovative technology and infrastructure at the intersection of the two systems through a suite of pilot programs, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. U.S. energy and water systems are profoundly interconnected, and disruptions can cascade rapidly across both, affecting public health, economic activity, environmental quality, and national security.
Energy Read More
Los Alamos Residents Gather At Campaign Event For New Mexico Land Commissioner Candidate Matthew McQueen
Los Alamos residents, from left, Ellen Mills, Karyl Ann Armbruster, and Rep. Christine Chandler are among many who gathered at a campaign event Sunday at a home on Barranca Mesa for Matthew McQueen, candidate for New Mexico Land Commissioner. Rep. McQueen serves in New Mexico House District 50, which encompasses areas of Santa Fe and Sandoval Counties. He was first elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives in the 2014 election. He assumed office on Jan. 20, 2015, and has served six terms over 11 years. He chairs the House Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee, is a member Read More
State Seeks Public Input On Lower Rio Grande Water Rights Purchase Program
OSE News:
LAS CRUCES — The New Mexico Interstate Stream Commission is inviting residents to attend a series of community meetings this month to learn about and weigh in on the Lower Rio Grande Water Rights Purchase Program, an effort to address long-term groundwater depletion and meet the state’s water commitments in the region.
Meetings are scheduled as follows and presentations will begin promptly at 4 p.m.:
- Tuesday, May 26, 4–6 p.m., Doña Ana Community College – Gadsden Center Room 140 and 141, 1700 Ohara Rd., Anthony, NM 88021
- Wednesday, May 27, 4–6 p.m., Thomas Branigan Memorial
Be Bear Aware: Dept. Of Wildlife Advises Public To Stay Safe In Bear Country
Courtesy/NMDW
NMDW News:
SANTA FE — As the weather warms, New Mexicans are going back outside — and bears are becoming more active.
If you’re planning a camping or hiking trip in bear country, the New Mexico Department of Wildlife urges the public to “stay bear aware” while they’re in the woods. It should be noted that bears are typically afraid of humans and will mostly keep their distance unless provoked. However, if they become accustomed to eating garbage or food scraps left behind, a dangerous encounter may be more likely.
“It is not normal for bears to be habituated to human presence Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: May 22–28, 2026
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring 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 May 22–28, 2026:
Friday, May 22, 2026
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 5-12–26
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast
- 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
- 8 p.m. — League of
Housing New Mexico Announces 2026 Strategy Updates
Housing New Mexico announced 2026 updates to its initial 2022 New Mexico Housing Strategy, noting progress made through direct investments toward affordable housing, while noting challenges ahead for New Mexico leaders and advocates. One of the goals identified is to increase housing production across the housing continuum. Housing New Mexico has several single-family development programs available. Photo courtesy/Housing New Mexico
HOUSING NM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Housing New Mexico announced 2026 updates to its initial 2022 New Mexico Housing Strategy—the state’s first comprehensive Read More
