Local Coalition Working Hard To Reduce Homelessness But Needs Community’s Help
Workers, including members of the Interfaith Coalition on Homelessness, pack 100 snack bag lunches this month at Valley View United Methodist Church in Española. This service is done every Sunday and the lunches are distributed to local schools and Española Pathways Shelter. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The new year promises some challenges. Grocery prices are skyrocketing along with insurance premiums, and the federal government continues to slash social programs.
In short, things look grim. Or are they?
A local organization, the Read More
American Medical Association: 10 Health Recommendations
AMA News:
CHICAGO — As the new year quickly approaches, the American Medical Association (AMA) is offering 10 recommendations to help Americans make the most impactful, long-lasting improvements to their health in 2026 and beyond.
“With the holiday cookies eaten and those missed workouts officially last year’s worry, the new year is a great chance to refocus on the healthy choices you want to make in 2026,” said AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, MD. “Even tiny changes now can snowball into major gains for your long-term health.”
The AMA’s 10 recommendations for a healthier new year, include the Read More
The Story Of Judge Catherine Taylor
Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor with students from LAHS Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit class. Courtesy/LAPS
By ARIEL MARTINEZ
Los Alamos High School
Sports Lit Student
During a recent school field trip to the courthouse, I had the opportunity to interview Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor. Speaking with her gave me a stronger understanding of what she truly does with her work and how it’s important.
Taylor also shared some helpful advice I can take with me, especially if I choose to go into law one day. I am going to share some questions I got to ask her and what she told me.
During the interview, Read More
DOE’s Environmental Mgmt. Delivers Nuclear Remediation &Revitalization For American Communities In 2025
DOE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Helping to grow America’s burgeoning nuclear renaissance, advancing infrastructure critical to winning the artificial intelligence (AI) race and safely addressing aging facilities to contribute to the modernization of America’s strategic deterrent — these are just some of the ways the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) helped enable American energy, innovation and security in 2025, according to a new document released today.
“Delivering Nuclear Remediation and Revitalization for American Energy, Security and Innovation” Read More
FBI: Shiprock Man Charged With Second-Degree Murder
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man has been charged after authorities say he beat a woman to death following a day of drinking.
According to court documents, Nov. 15, 2025, Harlan Joe, 21, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, beat Jane Doe to death at a residence in Shiprock, New Mexico after a day of drinking. When officers arrived at the residence, they found Jane Doe deceased outside the house with obvious signs of abuse and trauma and immediately detained Joe. During a subsequent interview, Joe stated that he had known what he was doing and that it was wrong.
Joe is charged with second degree Read More
