Dukes Up Presents: The Debate Games To Feature Gubernatorial Candidates Sam Bregman & Deb Haaland
NMPBS News:
The charitable organization Dukes Up will present The Debate Games featuring Sam Bregman and Deb Haaland, a gubernatorial Democratic primary debate, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, on NMPBS Ch. 5.1, and 9 p.m. on Friday, May 8, on Ch 5.4. The program will also stream free on the PBS app and NMPBS YouTube channel at the time of initial broadcast.
To be filmed 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at CNM’s Smith Brasher Auditorium in Albuquerque, the event will feature New Mexico’s Democratic candidates for governor, former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Bernalillo County District Attorney Read More
Scenes From 2026 Little League Opening Ceremony
The 2026 Little League season opened with a ceremonial first pitch by the Topper baseball team Friday at the Lou Caveglia Field on North Mesa. Hayden Watkins and Boaz Martinez pitched and Ben Dattlebaum and Lorenzo Twary caught. This year’s Little League has 384 players and 26 teams. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Toppers greet the Little League players Friday as they run out on the Lou Caveglia Field on North Mesa to participate in the opening ceremonies. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Little League President Joe Coulter leads players in the Little League Read More
Los Alamos County Emergency Alert Test Set For April 24
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Emergency Management will conduct a test of the County’s emergency notification system, Everbridge, at 12 p.m. on Friday, April 24.
This test is part of the County’s ongoing efforts to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of its emergency communication tools and to familiarize the public with how alerts are delivered.
During the test, community members registered with Everbridge may receive a test notification via text message, email, and/or phone call, depending on their selected alert preferences. The message will be clearly labeled as a test and will Read More
LAPS Transportation Continues Tradition Of Excellence
Los Alamos Public Schools Transportation Department’s fleet of buses passes recent bus inspection by a State Safety Inspector with flying colors. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
- ‘All credit for these excellent inspections goes to the team of transportation employees.’ –Transportation Director Keith Rosenbaum
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) has announced that the tradition of excellence continues as the LAPS Transportation Department had its fleet of buses pass a recent bus inspection by a State Safety Inspector with flying colors.
Twice a year, the State of New Mexico requires all school Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court’s Unanimous Decision Places Republican Rep. Rebecca Dow Back On Ballot
Rep. Rebecca Dow, R–Doña Ana, Sierra & Socorro
RPNW News:
SANTA FE – The Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) issued the following announcement this morning on the New Mexico Supreme Court’s unanimous decision in Republican candidate Rep. Rebecca Dow’s ballot access case:
“The New Mexico Supreme Court’s unanimous decision to place Rebecca Dow back on the ballot is a victory for fairness, election integrity, and the rule of law.” RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela said. “After the partisan ruling from the Doña Ana County judge, the Supreme Court recognized the truth: the system is flawed, and Read More
FBI: Felon Charged In Alleged Plot To Help Inmate Escape
Screenshots of Crisantos ‘Ventex’ Garcia taken from a music video titled ‘Streets’. Courtesy/FBI
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — An Albuquerque man has been charged with federal drug trafficking and firearms offenses following an FBI investigation into an alleged plan to arm an inmate for an escape from custody.
According to court documents, on Feb. 13, 2025, law enforcement agents executed search warrants at three residences in northwest Albuquerque associated with Crisantos “Ventex” Garcia, 34, a suspected West Side Locos gang member and convicted felon. Garcia allegedly attempted to flee Read More
Luján, Warren, Van Hollen, Colleagues Open New Investigation Into Secretary Of Defense’s Role In Dismantling Military’s Civilian Harm Prevention Guard Rails
U.S. SENATE News:
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and eight colleagues opened a new investigation into Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s role in weakening civilian harm prevention programs and the catastrophic civilian impacts of President Trump’s war in Iran.
“The high human toll of this war reflects the administration’s broader disregard for the strategic, legal, and moral imperative to minimize civilian harm,” wrote the lawmakers. “We call on the administration to immediately end the war in Iran Read More
Papa Murphy’s Fundraiser For LAMS PTO Is Wednesday
LAMS News:
Skip the Cooking – Support LAMS!
Take a break from the kitchen and help support Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) by ordering from Papa Murphy’s on Wednesday, April 22.
All day long, Papa Murphy’s will donate a portion of their proceeds to the LAMS PTO.
Enjoy a delicious meal and make a difference — it’s a win-win! Read More
Los Alamos Public Library Invites Community To Celebrate National Library Week April 19-25
LIBRARY News:
What brings you joy? Whether it’s diving into a new book, learning a skill, connecting with neighbors, or discovering something unexpected, Los Alamos Public Library invites the community to find their joy during National Library Week, April 19-25.
National Library Week celebrates the vital role libraries play in bringing people together, sparking imagination and supporting lifelong learning. From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programs, libraries remain essential to building strong, thriving communities.
Mesa Public Library and the White Read More
Community Invited To Atomic Fiber Groundbreaking Ceremony May 12
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced that construction of Atomic Fiber—the community broadband network—will begin in May. To celebrate, the County is inviting every community member to a groundbreaking ceremony on May 12. The ceremony begins at 4 p.m. in the parking area behind the White Rock Visitor Center.
This will be a great opportunity to ask questions about the network, learn about the technology behind the network and how it will be built, and meet the different Internet Service Providers.
“This is a major milestone in modernizing the County and poises us to be ready for the future,” Read More
Gopher Snake Spotted Monday At Los Alamos Reservoir
A gopher snake about 4 feet long was spotted Monday at the Los Alamos Reservoir. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
FBI: Egyptian National Sentenced For Firearms Offense
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — An Egyptian national was sentenced to 18 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm after pointing a handgun at a victim at a Las Cruces gas station.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, on the morning of May 12, 2025, Moustafa Mahmoud Abdelnabi Salem, 29, a citizen and national of Egypt, threatened an individual at a gas station by pulling a handgun, chambering a round, and pointing it at the victim. After the incident, the victim flagged down an officer from the Las Cruces Police Department and reported the assault.
When the officer Read More
Bublitz: Milky Way Arch Over Los Alamos From LA Mountain
Enhanced view of the Milky Way arch over Los Alamos. April is early in the Milky Way season to see it as an arch, with the galactic core starting to appear as viewed from Mt. Los Alamos during ‘blue hour’ at 7:30 p.m. April 10 and 1:30 a.m. April 17 Milky Way arch. Post-processing in Affinity Photo 2 was used to better see the Milky Way in the photo. Photo by Steve Bublitz Read More
County’s Art In Public Places Board To Meet April 23
Updates In Down Syndrome And Co-Occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder For Medical Providers
Robinson: CYFD—Moral Rot From Top To Bottom
By Sherry Robinson
All She Wrote
© 2026 New Mexico News Services
Tear it down and start over.
In 2023, after another column about dead children and the failures of the state Children Youth and Families Department, I got an email from Melissa Beery, a family peer support professional who had worked with CYFD. She wrote: “Maybe it’s time to embrace radical change.” She proposed dismantling the department and creating new entities.
Reading the latest report on CYFD brought this email to mind. Earlier this month, Attorney General Raul Torrez released a 216-page report summing up a year-long investigation Read More
Daily Postcard: Painted Lady Butterfly Rests On Blooming Rosemary In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Painted Lady butterfly rests on blooming rosemary Sunday in White Rock. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
County Council To Hold Budget Hearings April 27, 28, 29
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will hold Budget Hearings at 6 p.m. on April 27, 28, and 29 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meetings are open to the public in person, and a Zoom option is offered for remote participation (Zoom Link).
Agendas are posted 72 hours before each meeting on the County’s Legistar page.
For more information on the County Council and the Strategic Leadership Plan, visit the County Council web page or call the County Manager’s office at 505.663.1750. Read More
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