Posts From The Road: Kingman, Ariz.
Welcome to Kingman: An overhead neon-lit banner sign over Route 66 welcomes visitors to the city of Kingman. Ariz. The welcome sign is framed with two Route 66 shields on each end of the banner. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Hilltop Motel: The Hilltop Motel sits in its original location on Route 66 in Kingman, Ariz. The motel has been renovated, but the rooms were redesigned into apartments. The original sign has also been renovated and shines nightly with the bright neon lights very popular during the busiest years of the route. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
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Los Alamos Middle School Science Bowl Team Named National Science Bowl 2026 Regional Champions
Los Alamos Middle School Science Bowl team members, from left, Norah Whitton, Ilamuhil Sasikumar, Evan Cunningham, Bodie Holmes and Alex Hovey will be advancing to the National Finals as the New Mexico Regional Champions. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
A team from Los Alamos Middle School was named the National Science Bowl 2026 Regional Champions after winning first place at the regional middle school competition held recently at Albuquerque Academy. LAMS 8th graders Bodie Holmes, Alex Hovey, Evan Cunningham, Ilamuhil Sasikumar and Norah Whitton will advance to the National Finals held Read More
Luján Meets With Officials, Highlights Federal Funding Secured For Local Communities, Holds RECA Outreach
Sen. Ben Ray Luján on Tuesday visited the Amador Health Center in Las Cruces to meet with the center’s leadership and celebrate federal funding secured for the facility. Courtesy/BRL Office
STATE News:
LAS CRUCES — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) held a series of events this week where he met with local leaders, engaged with local community members, and highlighted federal funding he secured to support health care, strengthen broadband access, and bolster infrastructure in the Las Cruces region. Sen. Lujan also led a public outreach forum to raise awareness about expanded compensation available Read More
Republican Party Of New Mexico Addresses Suspected Assassination Attempt This Morning At Mar-a-Lago
RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairwoman Amy Barela released the following statement on the shooting and suspected assassination attempt on President Donald Trump this morning at his Mar-a-Lago home:
“The Republican Party of New Mexico is thankful for the heroes in our U.S. Secret Service and all law enforcement who keep our country, and our President safe,” Chairwoman Barela said. “Political violence, in all its forms, has no place here, and we are thankful whatever harm this person intended was stopped before anyone was hurt. Read More
Los Alamos High School Finishes Top Of New Mexico Tennis Teams Competing In El Paso Tournament
Celebrating their victory as the top finisher of the New Mexico teams, back row from left, Los Alamos High School Tennis Coach Timur Khazratkulov with players Aditya Viswanathan, Adis Bock, Zachary Gibson, Olivia Hamilton, Julia Robel, Leah Gramer, Alea Kretz, Lucia Rudin, Vivian Haigh, Nailah Quartey, and Coaches Lindsay Gibson and Travis Gibson. Players in front row from left, Cullen McLean, Luke Gibson, Logan Swickley, Levi Gibson, Jaden Kim, Caris Hatler, Lorrin Fordham and Angelie Echave. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School tennis team competed this past weekend Read More
McQuiston: Why ‘State Minimum’ Coverage Is Rarely Enough
By ALLEN MCQUISTONJemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
A lot of people buy car insurance the same way they buy a phone charger. They want it to work. They want it to be legal. And they don’t want to overpay.
That’s exactly why “state minimum” coverage exists. It’s the lowest amount of insurance you’re allowed to carry in your state and still drive legally.
But here’s the problem:
- State minimum coverage is designed to meet the law — not to protect your life.
- And those are two very different goals.
- What “state minimum” really means
- State minimum coverage is the bare minimum liability
New Mexico Democratic Party Headquarters Burglarized
Damage at Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Headquarters Thursday in Albuquerque. Courtesy/DPNM
Scene of break-in damage at DPNM Headquarters early Thursday morning in Albuquerque. Courtesy/DPNM
DPNM News:
Around 5 a.m. Thursday, the Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Headquarters at 4013 Silver Ave. SE in Albuquerque was broken into and burglarized. Security footage from DPNM cameras and a nearby business showed that an individual smashed through the front door, entered the office, grabbed a handful of items, and then ran off.
Staff discovered the break-in upon showing up for Read More
FBI: Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearms Charge For Opening Fire On Occupants Of Fleeing Vehicle
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man pleaded guilty to a federal firearms offense after pointing a handgun at occupants of a vehicle and opening fire as they attempted to flee.
According to court documents, on Aug. 1, 2025, Bryson Chee, 43, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, arrived at a residence in Shiprock as a passenger in a vehicle with two others. After exiting the vehicle, Chee retrieved a handgun, pointed it at the occupants, and began shooting as they attempted to drive away.
Chee pleaded guilty to using, carrying and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Read More
Wildlife Department Seeks Public Comment Regarding Hybrid Striped Bass Stocking At Elephant Butte State Park
New Mexico Wildlife News:
SANTA FE — Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide input next month as the New Mexico Department of Wildlife is proposing to stock hybrid striped bass, also known as wipers, into Elephant Butte Reservoir.
The Department will hold a public meeting from 6-7 p.m., March 5, in the Boat Training Building at Elephant Butte Lake State Park (7 Ridge Road in Elephant Butte). Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting to learn about the proposal and provide comments.
Those unable to attend the meeting in person may also provide comments by email at DGF-Fisheries-Management@dgf.nm.gov Read More
$92M State Fairgrounds Bond Goes To Governor
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Legislature sent Senate Bill 48 to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham late Tuesday after the House of Representatives voted to authorize $92 million in bonds to fund the next phase of redevelopment at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds.
The House approved the legislation, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Mimi Stewart and Rep. Janelle Anyanonu, on a 43-6 vote. The bill commits bond funding for land acquisition, water and sewer improvements, new green space and pedestrian safety upgrades along Central Avenue and San Pedro Drive—among Read More
