See The Sun Through A New Lens At Jemez Historic Site’s Daytime Astronomy Program May 16
NMDCA News:
Find out about the world above, in the eyes of Southwestern Indigenous People, at Jemez Historic Site, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Learn about past and modern perspectives of astronomy from an Indigenous point of view with Instructional Coordinator Marlon at Jemez Historic Site.
The presentation will discuss what Southwestern Indigenous people observed and believed about the world above them and how the worlds above and around them are connected and related. We’ll use special sun viewing telescopes to take a closer look at the sun.
This program is included with admission Read More
Regional Chambers Of Commerce Host Networking Event
Los Alamos, Española and Santa Fe Chambers of Commerce hosted a tri-chamber regional networking breakfast Thursday morning at the Cities Of Gold Casino. Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Sandy Jones said she believes this is the first meeting all three chambers have hosted. The purpose of the breakfast is for nonprofits, businesses, and government officials to network and, hopefully, expand their businesses and contacts, she said. Jones added that it has been a great experience working with the other chamber directors. ‘We collaborate well … the three of us work well Read More
Los Alamos Police Department Arrests Man In Historic Criminal Sexual Penetration Investigation
Tim Pacheco
LAPD News:
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, detectives with the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) Criminal Investigation Division arrested and charged Tim Pacheco, 63, of Los Alamos with 28 counts of Criminal Sexual Penetration in the First Degree.
Following a lengthy and detailed investigation, Det. Ladislas Szabo filed charges related to incidents alleged to have occurred between 1986 and 1995 involving two juvenile male victims. Due to the sensitive nature of this case and to protect the privacy of the victims, additional identifying details will not be released.
This investigation Read More
Santa Fe Community College Announces 2026 Katie Besser Art & Writing Award Winners
Copies of 2026 Accolades, Richard Bradford Scholarship recipient. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s emerging writers and artists were recognized during the Katie Besser Awards celebration hosted by Meow Wolf on May 4. The awards were named for the late Katie Besser in recognition of her love of literature and creative writing. The event celebrated students’ creative expression through writing, photography and media arts. Writers representing SFCC’s diverse community read from their winning works.
The sixteenth annual winner of Santa Fe Community College Read More
Scenes From LAHS Military Enlistment Ceremony
An enlistment Ceremony was held Wednesday in LAHS for the nine senior who have chosen the military after graduation. Back row, left to right: Devon Martinez and Colton Key chose the Air Force, Tyler Jones, Robert Thomas, and Aiden Alley chose the Army. Front row, left to right: Cheyenne Hang and Garison Sisun chose the Air Force, Cooper Beavers and Landen Arnette chose the Marines. Not pictured, Nathan Duffield chose the Navy Academy. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Caption Brandon Brease administrates the Oath of Enlistment. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Enlistees take Read More
New Documents Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Reading Room
LANL News:
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.
- Initiation of Consent Order Technical Dispute Resolution
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704259_EMLA-26-156-2-1_Initiation_of_Consent_Order_Technical_Dispute_Resolution_031826.pdf
Canada Goose Glides Across Pond At Water Treatment Plant By Overlook Park
A Canada Goose and its reflection glide across the pond at the Water Treatment Plant Tuesday at Overlook Park. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Commissioner Garcia Richard Approves Major Wind Farm In Torrance County
New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard
NMSLO News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard has signed an agreement with AFE Cedarvale Wind, LLC (a subsidiary of MMR Group/Southwestern Power Group) to develop a 10,160-acre wind farm on state lands in Torrance County following a public auction at the State Land Office, paying $340,000 for the right to the lease. The wind farm is expected to be the second largest on state lands in terms of energy output, eventually generating around 212 megawatts of clean electricity when operating at full capacity – enough Read More
LANL Foundation Recognizes Five Outstanding Early Childhood Champions In Rio Arriba County
From Left to Right: Doris Rivera, LANL Foundation RACECC & K-12 Education Program Coordinator; Melinda Salazar; Roberta Martinez; Johnna Aguino; Sandra Trujillo; Janie Tafoya; Gwen Perea Warniment, LANL Foundation President & CEO; Jovanna Archuleta, LANL Foundation Early Childhood Program Director. Courtesy/LANL Foundation
LANL Foundation News:
ESPAÑOLA — The LANL Foundation, in partnership with the Rio Arriba County Early Childhood Collaborative (RACECC), proudly honored five exceptional early childhood professionals at the inaugural Heart & Soul Early Childhood Read More
Legislators Gather For Second Annual Retreat On Education
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The Hunt Institute will host its 2nd Annual New Mexico Legislators Retreat on May 7-8, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM, bringing together state legislators from across the state to address the state’s most pressing education issues.
The 2026 Retreat is hosted in partnership with bipartisan and bicameral Co-Chairs, Senator Leo Jaramillo, Senator Bill Soules, Representative Brian Baca, and Representative Joy Garratt, reflecting The Hunt Institute’s enduring commitment to cultivating bipartisan leadership in support of students and the state’s future.
“As we continue Read More
Opera InSight: Santa Fe Opera Festival Season Symposium
Courtesy/Santa Fe Opera
SFO News:
Opera InSight offers an illuminating look at each season’s productions, with special focus on directors’ choices and musical interpretation. By exploring the psychological themes of the narrative and focusing on this season’s works, the program reveals how opera reflects the human condition, from its foibles and triumphs to its loves, vendettas, dilemmas and humor.
For the first time, Opera InSight includes live performances. Jamie Flora and Olga Perez Flora perform selected excerpts from the operas.
The 2026 Festival Season includes Puccini’s Madama Read More
Make A Traditional Micaceous Tea Pot In Workshop At Los Luceros Historic Site May 16
NMDCA News:
Learn about glittering micaceous clay pottery, one of the most celebrated traditional arts of Northern New Mexico, with Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) at Los Luceros Historic Site this month.
Known for its shimmering surface and cultural significance, micaceous mineral clay has been used for generations in everyday cooking and ceremonial practices. From 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, May 16, participants will prepare and hand-build a functional tea pot using traditional techniques by forming the body, spout, handle, and lid. Participants will also learn Read More
Rep. Gabe Vasquez, Locals Celebrate Wins For Rural Veterans, Service Members In Alamogordo
Rep. Vasquez with local veterans and community members in Alamogordo, May 6. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
ALAMOGORDO — On May 6, 2026, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) met with local veterans and community leaders at the Lincoln Otero County Veterans Leadership Council (LOCVLC) monthly meeting in Alamogordo to hear their concerns and celebrate recent progress on the Congressman’s legislation supporting veterans and active-duty service members living in rural communities across southern New Mexico.
The discussion focused on challenges facing rural veterans, including access to VA health Read More
Bridge Replacement Project On NM 337 Starts May 15
NMDOT News:
ESTANCIA — Travelers along the east side of the Manzano mountains may experience traffic delays as two new bridges are built to replace the aging ones on NM 337.
Starting on May 15, bridges 5824 and 5825 north of Torreon are scheduled to be demolished and replaced with new structures in their place. This project will cost $8,029,660 and is expected to wrap up on June 11, 2027, weather permitting.
As part of the project, detour lanes will be constructed at each location to lower the impact on the traveling public while these bridges are being replaced. There may be slight delays during Read More
FBI: Gallup Man Charged In Vehicular Assault
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Gallup man was charged in federal court after allegedly striking and running over a victim with a car and causing her serious injuries.
According to court documents, on Monday, April 27, 2026, Darius Kyran Eskeets, 24, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, allegedly struck the victim with a motor vehicle on a dirt road near a residence in Vanderwagen, New Mexico. During the incident, Eskeets allegedly drove toward the victim and others, causing them to move out of the roadway, before making a U-turn and veering off the road and up an embankment to strike the victim and Read More
New Animated Video From League Of Women Voters Explains New Mexico’s Semi-Open Primary
LWV News:
SANTA FE — The League of Women Voters of Santa Fe County today released a short, animated video to help prepare voters for the state’s first-ever semi-open primary next month.
The professionally produced video, “Your Vote. Your Voice,” is available in both English and Spanish on the state league’s website (lwvnm.org), and is offered to news organizations and voting rights groups to share on their websites and social media as well.
“Primary elections regularly have abysmal turnout. We can change that with our new semi-open primary law, but we have to get the word out,” said Kelly Davis, Read More
Luján Leads Tour Across Northern New Mexico—Visits Local Ranchers And Landowners, Tours Local Wool Business
Courtesy photo
STATE News:
CANJILON — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) led a community conversation in Canjilon with community members, ranchers, farmers, acequia members, Tribal leaders, and Land Grant Members regarding the proposal of uranium drilling and mineral development in the region by the Canadian-based uranium company, Gamma Resources Ltd. Sen.Luján led the N.M. Delegation in writing to Carson National Forest Supervisor James Duran expressing strong opposition to a proposal to conduct uranium drilling and plans to introduce legislation to withdraw the Chama watershed from Read More
Obituary: Claudia Deering Hilko May 8, 1948 – April 26, 2026
CLAUDIA DEERING HILKO May 8, 1948 – May 26, 2026
April 26, 2026, Claudia Deering Hilko, mother, dancer, physiotherapist, and beloved wife, passed away at age 77 at Scott’s House, Santa Fe.
Claudia was born May 8, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, growing up in Wheaton, Illinois and Hopewell, New Jersey. Claudia attended North Carolina University in Chapel Hill, NC. There she met and married Robert A. Hilko (Bob), who became her loving husband in 1976, and they danced together through life. They raised their son, Rob, and daughter, Meg, in Los Alamos, NM where Claudia resided until she passed. Read More
New Mexico Invests $1.6 Million In Local Food Systems
Reunity Resources in Santa Fe. Courtesy/NMEDD
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico is investing $1.6 million in 25 projects across the state that expand access to fresh food, strengthen local agricultural supply chains and invest in the rural and tribal communities that grow and process much of what New Mexicans eat.
Grants from Economic Development New Mexico’s Healthy Food Financing Fund support organizations and businesses, including climate-smart innovations, rural markets, mobile grocery programs, food hubs and agricultural infrastructure.
Funded projects include expanding cold Read More
Catch Of The Week: Canvas Data Breach
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
If you or anyone in your family uses Canvas – the learning management system that powers online coursework at thousands of schools and universities – you are going to want to read this one carefully. What is Canvas? Canvas is a popular, cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) by Instructure that allows educators to manage courses, post grades, and share materials, while students use it for assignments, quizzes, and communication.
Instructure, the Salt Lake City company behind Canvas, disclosed a data breach Read More
