McQuiston: Protecting Homes From NM Spring Winds
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Spring in New Mexico often brings beautiful weather, warmer afternoons, and unfortunately, some of the strongest winds of the year. In places like Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Los Alamos, and across northern New Mexico, gusty conditions can arrive quickly and create unexpected damage to homes and property.
Many homeowners think of hail, fire, or snow as major risks, but spring winds can quietly cause expensive problems that are easy to overlook until something breaks, leaks, or blows away.
Here are a few smart ways homeowners Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Rules On Legal Test For Calculating Credit For Presentence Confinement
COURT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a decades-old legal test for determining whether a defendant serving a sentence in one case should receive a presentence confinement credit in another related case.
In a unanimous opinion written by Chief Justice Julie J. Vargas, the Court concluded that Hezekiah Eaker was entitled to a one-day credit against his sentence for a child sex crime rather than 881 days as he argued he should have received.
Parole officers found child sexual abuse material on Eakers phone in March 2019. He was taken into custody for parole Read More
Law Enforcement Torch Run 2026 Merchandise Available
LAPD News:
The 2026 Special Olympics Torch Run will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Participants will be running from the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) to Buffalo Thunder in support of Special Olympics New Mexico.
To help support the 2026 Special Olympics Torch Run by purchasing a Torch Run shirt or hat, or make a donation, please contact LAPD Det. Cindy Garcia at 505.709.5781. Read More
NHCC Employees Win Hard-Fought Union Rights
CWA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Long misclassified as “temporary” workers at the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) will be allowed to join CWA Local 7076, with the same benefits and legal protections as other State employees.
Last year, after being denied sick leave and paid time off, workers at the NHCC unionized with Local 7076. Tuesday, May 5, the Public Employee Labor Relations Board (PELRB) ruled unanimously that the State must recognize their Union rights.
“The NHCC runs on the backs of these workers and the State has been illegally denying them benefits like healthcare, retirement, Read More
Family YMCA To Host Senior Appreciation Night May 23
LAHS seniors are invited to celebrate a night dedicated just for them at this year’s Senior Appreciation Night, taking place at 6 p.m., May 23, starting at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA Operations Director George Marsden. Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
Los Alamos High School seniors are invited to celebrate a night dedicated just for them at this year’s Senior Appreciation Night, taking place at 6 p.m., May 23, starting at Fuller Lodge.
This special event is designed to honor graduating seniors with an evening full of fun, community, and celebration. Attendees can enjoy activities throughout Read More
