Route 66 Traveling Exhibit Comes To ABQ May 6–7 Featuring Speakers, Cultural Programming
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In celebration of both the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and America’s 250th birthday, the “Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit” is coming to the Wheels Museum in Albuquerque for two days only, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., May 6, and 9 a.m.–12 p.m., May 7, to bring the history, stories and images of the Mother Road to life.
Opening day, May 6, features an intriguing panel discussion and more at the Wheels Museum. Routes Bicycle Rentals is also leading a special bike with guided Urban Art Bike Tour, with a stop at the exhibit, inclusive of commemorative stickers and Italian ice Read More
LAHS Students Earn Spots At Week-long Youth Rally In Idaho
LAHS Sophomore Mackenzie Adams. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Two Los Alamos High School students will head to Idaho this summer to build leadership skills, make new friends, and explore the future of energy—thanks to a regional youth rally scholarship opportunity sponsored by the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and offered locally through the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU).
Sophomore Mackenzie Adams and Junior Beau Ward were selected for the opportunity following an essay contest on the theme “Consumer-Owned Utilities: Why Having a Diverse Power Portfolio Read More
Los Alamos County Council Candidates Tackle Key Local Issues During 2026 Primary Forum
A crowd gathers at the League of Women Voters Los Alamos 2026 Primary Candidate Forum on Thursday at UNM-LA. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
From left, candidates for Los Alamos County Council Eric Stromberg, R, Steven Lynne, D, Incumbent Theresa Cull, D, League of Women Voters Los Alamos President Felicia Orth, Incumbent Melanee Hand, D, David Hampton, D, Jason Chappel, R, and Jason Chappel, R, at Thursday’s forum. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
A full slate of candidates running for Los Alamos County Council Read More
New Mexico Actors Lab Announces New Education Program
ACTORS LAB News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Actors Lab announces a new program of workshops for theater professionals and aspiring theater professionals, with an added bonus of a Camera Acting Workshop taught by Robert Benedetti.
As Emily Rankin, NMAL’s Artistic Director, says: “Step into our Laboratory! At the Actors Lab, we believe in the power of experimentation and exploration. We nurture and develop lifelong learning through the lens of theatrical storytelling, teaching students of all ages. We value the imagination, creativity, and empathy that the artform of theatre provides.” Read More
Daily Postcard: Owl Blends Among Bare Trees On Cochiti Mesa
Daily Postcard: An owl blends in among bare tree trunks and branches on Cochiti Mesa. Photo by Wes Walker Read More
Crowd Of Playground Enthusiasts Gather For Ribbon Cutting Ceremony At Newly Remodeled Piñon Park
A crowd of playground enthusiasts, teachers, County Councilors, County officials and community members gathered this morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly remodeled Piñon Park at 10 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock. The festive event welcomed back everyone’s favorite rocket and celebrated the hard work the County Parks and Open Space team has done to improve safety, access, and update amenities in the park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti addresses students from nearby Piñon Elementary School and the rest of the crowd of attendees Read More
Constellations & Cultural Treasures Event To Celebrate Dark Skies Policies In Taos County
Taos County News:
Taos County community members are invited to gather for Constellations and Cultural Treasures, an evening celebrating the County’s new Dark Skies policies and offering a first public preview of the Cultural Treasures Project’s interactive map.
The event will take place from 5:15–7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 14 at Daleee at KTAOS. Attendees can enjoy free food and receive free T-shirts while supplies last.
The Cultural Treasures Project (CTP) is a community-led initiative focused on identifying, documenting, and honoring the places, practices, and people that define Taos Read More
Local Breast Cancer Research Advocate Participates In The Susan G Komen Center For Public Policy Advocacy Summit
Los Alamos resident Nancy Partridge, right and Albuquerque resident Lola Neudecker attended The Susan G Komen Center for Public Policy annual Advocacy Summit April 27-29 in Washington, D.C. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos resident Nancy Partridge and Albuquerque resident Lola Neudecker joined 200 volunteer Advocacy Ambassadors April 27-29 at The Susan G Komen Center for Public Policy annual Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C.
The two advocates, who have known each other since second grade, spent the first part of this week visiting with members of the 119th Congress, advocating Read More
Robinson: To Survive, News Outlets Learn New Ways Of Reaching Readers
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2026 New Mexico News Services
This week, after a conference of New Mexico Press Women, I’d like to turn the high beams on my own world – newspapers, reporting and journalism. Despite bad news and worrisome trends, I came away hopeful because the public still wants local news. That’s a reliable constant we newshounds can hold to our hearts.
But we’re in troubled waters.
The nation’s founding fathers considered basic freedoms of the press so important to the new democracy that they cemented them in place with the First Amendment.
“It was about accountability in a Read More
Los Alamos County Los Alamos County Sheriff Candidates Pitch Platforms During League Of Women Voters 2026 Primary Forum
From left, Los Alamos County Sheriff candidate David Izraelvitz, League of Women Voters of Los Alamos President Felicia Orth and Sheriff candidate Antonio Maggiore attend the League’s 2026 Primary Candidate Forum Thursday at UNM-LA. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
Kirsten@ladailypost.com
To prove they are worthy of the public’s vote, two candidates for Los Alamos County Sheriff made their pitch during the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos 2026 Primary Candidate Forum Thursday at the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos.
The Sheriff candidates Read More
Free Well Water Testing Available To Tijeras Residents May 9
NMED News:
BERNALILLO COUNTY – Tijeras residents who rely on private wells for drinking water can get their water tested for free this Saturday, May 9, at a one-day public health event.
The New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Health are hosting the water testing event from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the Tijeras Senior Center at 10 Tijeras Ave, Tijeras, NM 87059. Testing is free to the first 100 participants. Well water tests typically cost about $150.
High nitrate levels can pose serious health risks, especially for pregnant women and infants. These contaminants Read More
Boots In The Park Feat. Post Malone, Jelly Roll May 15 & 16
MUSIC News:
Activated Events reminds music fans that Boots In The Park Albuquerque takes place next weekend, May 15 & 16, 2026, at the iconic Balloon Fiesta Park. With set times now released at bootsinthepark.com, attendees can plan their weekend at New Mexico’s biggest music festival featuring over 25 artists across multiple stages.
Post Malone headlines Saturday, May 16, bringing his chart-dominating, genre-bending style and recent country crossover success to the main stage. Jelly Roll headlines Friday, May 15, delivering his soul-baring lyrics and powerful performances Read More
Forest Service Issues Proposed Rule On Administrative Site Leases, Public Comment Period Open
USFS News:
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing a rule change that clarifies how it classifies leases for certain properties on National Forest System land and initiates a 30-day public comment period. This update better aligns the agency’s leasing practices with how the private real estate market operates, making it easier to move projects forward.
To read the proposed rule and share your comments, visit the Federal Register at https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2026-08937/administrative-site-leases.
To comment on the proposed rule, go to Regulations.gov Read More
Los Alamos Family Council: Understanding Mental Illness
LAFC News:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health is part of everyday life. It shapes how we think, feel, connect with others, and move through the world.
While symptoms can vary, a broad view of mental health shows:
- Mental illnesses are medical conditions involving changes in emotion, appetite, thinking, or behavior that can affect daily functioning.
- Serious mental illness can substantially interfere with major life activities, including work, school, relationships, and self-care.
- Economic instability, housing insecurity, unemployment, and limited access to healthcare
Rep. Vasquez Renews Push To Regulate Prediction Markets & Crack Down On Corruption, Insider Trading
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez
U.S. HOUSE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) is renewing his push to close regulatory loopholes for prediction markets and ensure people are not using the platforms to profit off events that go against the public interest or take advantage of non-public information.
Rep. Vasquez recently supported the bipartisan Event Contract Enforcement Act, a bill to prevent billion-dollar prediction market companies from profiting off unregulated bets on sports and certain world affairs. Specifically, the bill specifically prevents people from placing Read More
Call For Artist Submissions To 2026 Art Exhibit At ZozoFest: Theme ‘The Tyranny Of Gloom Vs. The Spirit Of ’76’
Official 2026 ZozoFest Poster by artist Christopher Dalton. Courtesy/Kiwanis of Santa Fe
KIWANIS News:
He’s done it again. While we were busy with our worries, Old Man Gloom slipped into the royal chambers, ransacked the wardrobe of King George III, and waltzed out wearing the crown, robes, and scepter like he owned the place.
This tyrant of gloom thinks that if he’s draped in royal regalia, he can rule over Santa Fe forever—but just as a ragtag band of patriots sent King George packing 250 years ago, we know how this story ends. And it ends in FIRE!
The 102nd Burning of Zozobra is charging headlong Read More
Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute Announces Appointment Of Syri Mongiello As Executive Director
BUSINESS News:
SANTA FE — The Board of Directors of the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute (the Institute) is pleased to announce the appointment of Syri Mongiello as Executive Director, effective May 11, 2026.
Mongiello will oversee all aspects of the Institute’s fundraising, programming, and operations, building on more than a decade of service as its Operations Director. Her strong financial management expertise, combined with a deep understanding of the Institute’s goals and strategies, positions her well for success in this new role. She will lead the continued growth and impact Read More
Art In Public Places Board Invites Residents And Visitors To Help Assemble Justice Center Wall Mosaic
Los Alamos County’s Art in Public Places Board invites residents and visitors to take part in a free, hands‑on community art experience June 5-7 at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Art in Public Places Board (APPB) invites residents and visitors to take part in a free, hands‑on community art experience June 5-7 at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos, where participants will help assemble the new Justice Center wall mosaic.
The large-scale glass-tile mosaic will be installed on the south-facing exterior wall of the Los Alamos Justice Center. The finished artwork Read More
Enforcement Watch Alert: 146 Enforcement Actions Initiated; 115 Resolved In April 2026
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department is highlighting the ongoing success of its Enforcement Watch initiative, a transparency-focused program that provides the public with consistent and timely information about the Department’s enforcement actions across environmental protection, public health, and worker safety programs.
By making enforcement data accessible, Enforcement Watch reinforces NMED’s commitment to New Mexico residents for accountability and regulatory compliance statewide.
Launched in May 2023, Enforcement Watch shares monthly updates Read More
Clouds Create Tapestry Of Shapes & Colors In Morning Sky
Clouds create a tapestry of shapes and colors across the sky this morning over White Rock. Courtesy photo Read More
