Forest Service Pushes Forward On Landmark Disaster Recovery Through American Relief Act
USFS News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service announced today that significant recovery efforts across national forests and grasslands continue to progress following damage caused over three years of natural disasters, including hurricanes, wildfires and flooding.
These efforts were made possible by $6.35 billion in disaster recovery supplemental funding allocated to the agency through the American Relief Act of 2025. These supplemental funds are targeted to support the restoration of infrastructure and natural resources across half the National Forest System following Read More
Jody Folwell And Contemporary Artists Celebrate Transformative Legacy At NMMOA May 15
Jody Folwell. Wild West Show, 1996–2003. Clay, paint 21 7/16 x 14 1/16 in. Courtesy of the School of Advanced Research, cat. no. SAR.2004-16-1. Photo by Addison Doty. © Jody Folwell.
NMDCA News:
The New Mexico Museum of Art presents “Boundary Breakers: The Legacy of Jody Folwell”, a special conversation honoring the extraordinary career and influence of acclaimed Santa Clara Pueblo potter Jody Folwell.
Jody Folwell joins artists Kaa Folwell, Diego Romero, and Jared Tso from 5:30–6:30 p.m., Friday, May 15 for a conversation on Folwell’s life, art, and lasting impact on contemporary Pueblo Read More
Explore Math At NNMC’s Math In Mosaic Summer Camp
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Fifth and sixth grade students can discover the joy of math at Northern New Mexico College this summer. In the Math in Mosaic summer camp, students get to see a side of math they have never considered. Rather than a traditional math class, students will solve puzzles and games, then discover the hidden math that was used without them realizing it.
“Math instruction can show us some of the worst things about math, and we very rarely see the fun side,” said Heather Pierce, STEM holistic advisor for math. “In this camp, we will explore some of the fun parts of math. We will solve Read More
Pets Of The Week: Bruno And Julius
Bruno is a 3-year-old heartthrob with hypnotizing green eyes and the emotional sensitivity of a poet. This dog is pure gentleness. He walks softly, leans lovingly into your side, and looks at you like he’s known you forever. Bruno is wonderful with other dogs, respectful with cats, and deeply kind with people. Everyone who meets this tender fella falls in love! Apply for Bruno on our website: he is currently in foster care at the Penitentiary of New Mexico where his inmate foster has crate, potty, and leash trained him already! Española Humane is open to walk-in adopters 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday Read More
New Mexico House Republican Leadership Urges Immediate Passage Of SAVE Act
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico House Republican leadership has sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune urging immediate passage of the SAVE Act and calling for a standing filibuster if Senate Democrats attempt to block the legislation.
The lawmakers warned that continued failure to strengthen election safeguards will further erode public trust in the electoral process and threaten confidence in the foundation of the country itself.
House Republican Leader Gail Armstrong said the SAVE Act is necessary to restore faith in American elections before that trust is permanently Read More
Anderson And Hetrick Tie For Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race Held May 12
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
ACRR News:
Eric Anderson and 5-year-old Ryder Hetrick were both 6 seconds off their predicted time in the weekly pace race held in Rendija Canyon out on Barranca Mesa. Other accurate predictors were 5-year-old June Rue with a 15 second difference; Adrienne Hetrick recording 18 seconds off; Lukas Zavora with a 21 second differential; and Eugenya Simakov at 23 seconds off as well as the first-place female on the 2-mile course at 28:15.
In the 1-mile race Ted Romero was the top finisher with a time of 10:06 and 7-year-old Ivana Velechosky was the first female finisher Read More
Conservation Groups, Business Owners, And Community Members Pen Letter Stating Antelope Pass Is Wrong Place For Mineral Exploration
NMWILD News:
SILVER CITY — Last week, 14 conservation groups alongside numerous local businesses and community members sent a letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) outlining serious concerns regarding a new mining threat in the Antelope Pass area in Hidalgo County, NM. Just north of NM Highway 9, in the Peloncillo Mountain range, Antelope Pass is home to the Antelope Pass Research Natural Area (RNA), a Special Management Area designated by the BLM specifically to protect biological and research values, and in particular, an exceptional diversity of lizard species and outstanding Read More
Elementary Students Shine At Girls On The Run 5K
Girls on the Run from Mountain Elementary. Standing from left: Coach Nancy Parga, Lucy Lindsay, Braelynn Dick, Coach Branden Willman, Elise Thalacker, Coach Kandice Favorite, Ali Maupin, Chliu-Yen , Amaya Dick, Coach Stephanie Luscher, Coach Signe Moore, baby Ansen. Kneeling, from left: Lane Cleveland, Scout Cleveland, Becky Herroon, Pamela Cox, Natalie Cox. Courtesy photo
Scout Cleveland, Lane Cleveland, and Elise Thalacker represent Mountain Elementary at the 2026 Girls on the Run 5k. Courtesy photo
By WHITNEY SPIVEY
Los Alamos
Starting in February, around 50 elementary students Read More
Explora Unveils New Exhibition On The Science Of Kindness
EXPLORA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum of Albuquerque (Explora) is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition, The Science of Kindness in “Grandma’s Casita.”
The newly-unveiled exhibition takes visitors on an immersive journey through Grandma’s house. Grandma, a retired social scientist, world traveler, and proud New Mexican, gives guests in her home the chance to hear tales of kindness from around the world, participate in kindness experiments–like studying the ripple effects of kindness and exploring how facial features convey emotion–and Read More
Daily Postcard: Elk Plays Peekaboo In Bandelier
Daily Postcard: An elk plays peekaboo on Monday in Bandelier National Monument. Photo by Lauren Hughes
An elk nibbles on spring aspen leaves on Monday in Bandelier. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
DPU Customers Encouraged To Attend Water Rate Hearings
COUNTY News:
Two public hearings on proposed water rate increases are scheduled for May 20 and June 30, and water customers of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are encouraged to attend.
The first hearing is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 at the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting in room 330 on the 3rd floor of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
If the proposed water rate ordinance is approved by the BPU, it will be introduced to the Los Alamos County Council on Tuesday, June 9, prior to a second hearing scheduled for the council meeting at 6 Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board Quorum To Be Present At 2026 Graduation Ceremony Friday May 15
UNM-LA News:
A quorum of the UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board is expected to attend the UNM-LA commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, May 15.
The ceremony will be held at Duane Smith Auditorium in Los Alamos.
Although a quorum of board members will be present, no official business will be conducted and no votes or decisions will be made during the event. Board members will attend in support of graduating students and to celebrate their achievements.
About UNM-LA
UNM-LA is an innovative, rigorous and affordable comprehensive branch community college that provides foundations for transfer, Read More
Workshop: Healing Our Individual And Collective Trauma Saturday At Unitarian Church
Andrea Hill
COMMUNITY News:
Andrea Hill, Kate Barnhart and Tom Steward will host a workshop, “Healing Our Individual and Collective Trauma — Responding skillfully to whatever life brings: practical tools for regulation, clarity, and resilience” 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Unitarian Church, 1738 N Sage Loop St.
Whether navigating personal stress or feeling the weight of what’s happening in the world, this workshop offers grounded, evidence-based tools to help people find steadiness and reconnect with their own resilience. The public is invited to join in for a morning Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Volunteers Help Divert Waste During 2026 Jemez Mountain Trail Runs
On the Job in Los Alamos: Los Alamos Sustainability Alliance (LASA) members from left, Jody Benson and Dorothy Brown and Jemez Mountain Trail Run organizing committee member Kristine Coblentz man the waste station Saturday afternoon outside the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge, which was the finish line for the trail runs. Volunteers assisted runners and other attendees to properly dispose of their litter into either trash, recycle or compost bins. This year, event organizers offered compostable plates, utensils and cups. The material was taken to Reunity Resources in Santa Fe, which offers municipal Read More
Letter To The Editor: We Support Joe Granville For County
By SUSAN & STEPHEN KNOX
Los Alamos
We are writing to enthusiastically support Joe Granville for County Council. As his next-door neighbor for the past 10 years, we have had the opportunity to see firsthand the kind of person Joe is—thoughtful, hardworking, dependable, and deeply committed to our community. Good leadership requires someone who listens carefully, treats people respectfully, and follows through on commitments. We have watched Joe demonstrate those qualities, whether helping neighbors, volunteering or serving on community boards, or seeking practical solutions Read More
Concordia Santa Fe’s Wind Orchestra To Present Concert At St. Francis Auditorium June 14
Mid Century Joyride Sunday, June 14 at St. Francis Auditorium. Courtesy/CSF
CONCERT News:
Concordia Santa Fe’s Wind Orchestra will present its second concert of 2026 at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the New Mexico Museum of Art in the St. Francis Auditorium.
Under the direction of guest conductor Professor David Bertman, Director of Bands at the University of Houston, the 40-member ensemble will perform works by Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, Michael Markowski, Gian Carlo Menotti, Vincent Persichetti, and David White.
Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted at the door. Read More
This Week In Sports: May 15-16, 2026
Sports News:
Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote, Nate Limback and Tomás Redondo.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
May 15 – Friday
- Girls/Boys Track and Field State Championships UNM – TBA
May 16 – Saturday
- Girls/Boys Track and Field State Championships UNM – TBA
YIMBY Adventure Film Festival Returns To SALA May 16
COMMUNITY News:
The Yes! In My Backyard! (YIMBY) Adventure Film Festival, which was inspired by my leadership Los Alamos experience. The event returns to SALA Theater this weekend at 5 p.m., Saturday, May 16.
YIMBY will be another high energy night of films about biking, outdoor adventure, and the natural world. This year’s 90-minute program features award-winning short films from Banff Mountain Film Festival and other top festivals.
There will be music from a local DJ and big giveaways (including kids’ mountain bikes, original art from local artists, full house cleanings, outdoor gear, Read More
DEA: Heightened Threat—Fentanyl Mixed With Emerging Synthetic Drugs
DEA News:
The United States continues to face an unprecedented and evolving drug threat driven by illicit fentanyl, which is increasingly mixed with a dangerous array of synthetic substances emerging in the illicit market. These combinations are making an already deadly drug supply even more unpredictable and lethal.
Law enforcement and public health officials are seeing fentanyl combined with highly potent substances such as xylazine, nitazenes, cychlorphine, and medetomidine. Many of these substances are not approved for human use and are often undetectable to the user.
Law Students To Serve As Summer Externs For Judges In Rural Judicial Districts
Students from the University of New Mexico School of Law will serve as rural justice externs in state courts this summer. From left to right, with the judicial district where they will be based: Bradley “Liam” William Burnside, 7th Judicial District; Loren Vigil, 11th Judicial District; Andres Grano, 4th Judicial District; Darren Malanik, 8th Judicial District; A. Rafael Romero-Salas, 6th Judicial District; Andrew Kessel, 11th Judicial District; Alyssa Cruz, 9th Judicial District; Jasmine Jaramillo, 4th Judicial District; Glenna Leffler, 7th Judicial District; Stephanie Read More
