Op-Ed: Don’t Join The Flock
By JIM RICKMAN
Los Alamos
Big Brother is relentlessly watching the citizens of little Los Alamos, but who is watching Big Brother?
Over the past months, a growing network of surveillance cameras have been mysteriously installed on lamp posts along Trinity and Diamond drives. These cameras ostensibly are automatic license plate readers, Flock cameras, or some cheaper knock off. Regardless of the brand, these systems are entirely self-contained, never blinking or running out of power—watching every coming and going every minute of every day.
Data about your travels, the configuration of Read More
BLM Seeks Initial Input For November 2026 Sale Of Oil And Gas Leases In New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma And Texas
BLM News:
SANTA FE — The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 53 oil and gas parcels totaling 13,453 acres that may be included in a November 2026 lease sale in Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The scoping period ends June 22, 2026.
Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts Read More
Honoring The Fallen This Memorial Day 2026
Today marks Memorial Day, which honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images/history.com
Memorial Day 2026
history.com
Today marks Memorial Day 2026, a federal holiday that celebrates and honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Observed every year on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day in a nod to the tradition of placing flowers or other decorative displays at gravesites.
The origins of Memorial Day date back to the Civil War, which claimed the lives of some 620,000 Read More
I-40 & NM 344 Roadway Rehabilitation Project Begins May 27
NMDOT News:
EDGEWOOD — Travelers in Edgewood may experience traffic delays as a roadway rehabilitation project on the exit and entrance ramps from I-40 to N.M. 344 is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, May 27.
The project will include the milling and repaving of the existing roadway surface on both N.M. 344 and the entrance and exit ramps to and from I-40.
This structural pavement treatment involves removing the current asphalt layer and replacing it with new pavement to improve road conditions and extend roadway life.
Construction will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Read More
Scenes From 2026 Senior Appreciation Night
Scene from The Family YMCA’s 2026 Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) event Saturday in downtown Los Alamos. Los Alamos High School (LAHS) seniors were invited to celebrate a night dedicated just for them, starting at Fuller Lodge. This special annual event honored graduating seniors with an evening full of fun, community, and celebration. Attendees enjoyed activities throughout the night and had the opportunity to be entered into a raffle featuring a variety of exciting prizes. Organizers encouraged all seniors in the community to attend and take part in this memorable send-off as they prepare
