Doctor Shortage Intensifies Push To Cap Punitive Damages In Malpractice Cases
Pat and Karn Jilek stand for a portrait on their porch outside of their home in Rio Rancho with the Sandia Mountain’s behind them on Jan. 15. When Pat, the former train conductor and railway safety representative retired in 2022, Jilek and his wife moved away from Fargo, N.D., where they had lived for 50 years. They built what Jilek called their “dream house” in Rio Rancho, swapping snow shoveling for sunshine.”We love everything about being here — except for one thing,” Jilek said: They couldn’t keep a primary care provider. Gabriela Campos/The Santa Fe New Mexican Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Jan. 26, 2026
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The frigid temperatures this past weekend have gotten the ice-fishing season started. Eagle Nest Lake State Park will host its annual Ice-Fishing Derby Saturday, Jan. 31. Cash prizes will be awarded for the biggest rainbow trout, biggest northern pike and biggest yellow perch.
Registration fees are typically $40 for all three categories. Prize amounts are dependent on the number of entries. The tournament begins at 6 a.m. There will be an early registration Friday, Jan. 30, and open registration the day of the tournament.
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Los Alamos High School Coach Lindsey Montoya Named 2025 USTFCCCA High School Girls Cross Country State Coach Of The Year In New Mexico
LAHS Coach Lindsey Montoya is named the girls cross country coach of the year for New Mexico as part of USTFCCCA annual recognitions. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) announced the state-by-state winners of its annual High School Cross Country Coaches of the Year Presented by the United States Marine Corps on Thursday.
One boys coach and one girls coach from 50 states – as well as the District of Columbia – were honored for their successes during the fall of 2025, as selected by a committee of experts from around Read More
Campaign Finance Records Show Big Spending In New Mexico Malpractice Fight
By NATHAN BROWN
The Santa Fe New Mexican
There’s a lot of money at stake when it comes to New Mexico’s medical malpractice laws.
Perhaps it’s not surprising advocates on both sides of the issue contribute a lot to lawmakers’ campaigns.
From the 2020 primary election cycle through 2026, the Committee on Individual Responsibility — the political action committee associated with the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association — has made $937,000 in donations to individual politicians or their PACs and $442,200 to broader PACs such as those associated with House and Senate Democrats and the state House Read More
U.S. House Of Representatives Passes Heinrich, Kelly Legislation To Repeal Cash Grabs For Senators
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, and U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) released the following statements applauding House passage of legislation that mirrors Senate legislation they authored to repeal the ‘Arctic Frost’ provision, which allows Republican senators to collect $500,000 for every phone record that was previously, lawfully obtained.
“I’m pleased the House unanimously passed this legislation to repeal a last-minute provision that lets a few Republican Read More
Posts From The Road: Dinosaur Valley State Park In Texas
Paluxy River: While the Paluxy is not a long river within the state of Texas, it is an important one. The dinosaur footsteps from millions of years ago can be seen in the riverbed within Dinosaur Valley State Park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Footprints: There are two types of footprints found at Dinosaur Valley State Park. The larger oval-shaped prints are similar to an elephant print, and the smaller three-toed prints are similar to a bird. The shape of the smaller print makes it easier to spot through river water. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Cosponsors Legislation To Lower Grocery Costs For New Mexico Families
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) cosponsored the No Tariffs on Groceries Act, legislation to prevent President Trump from enacting tariffs that raise grocery costs for New Mexico families.
The No Tariffs on Groceries Act will require congressional approval for any tariff levied on food or agricultural products. While Republicans blocked passage of the No Tariffs on Groceries Act earlier this month, Heinrich remains committed to lowering grocery costs and getting this legislation passed into law.
“Trump’s tariffs are Read More
This Week In Sports: Jan. 27-31, 2026
SPORTS News:
This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers have girls and boys basketball, swimming/diving and wrestling games at home and away.
The Topper sports games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team, which includes John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
Jan. 27 Tuesday
- Girls Basketball vs Española Home – 6 p.m.
Jan. 29 Thursday
- Girls/Boys Swimming/Diving Griffin Invite Santa Fe – TBD
- Boys Basketball vs Española Away – 6 p.m.
Jan. 30 Friday
- Girls Basketball vs Taos Away – 6 p.m.
Jan. 31 Saturday
- Girls/Boys Wrestling Individual
Sen. Luján Discusses Health Care, Highlights Funding Secured For Workforce Development During Los Alamos & Taos Visits
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján chatting with LAMC CEO Tony Young, Field Rep. Eric Chavez and LAMC Board Chair Linda Daly during his recent field visit. Photo by Don Taylor
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, left, during a recent Rocky Mountain Youth Corps tour in Taos. Courtesy photo
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján during recent visit with Taos Leadership members. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
This week, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) held a series of events across Northern New Mexico to discuss Republican cuts to health care, highlight federal funding secured for local communities, and meet with local leaders.
“Republicans Read More
Scenes From Visit To Koh Chang Island In Thailand
Just another day at the beach for a couple of elephants cooling off on Saturday on Koh Chang, an island in Thailand. Koh Chang, also known as ‘Elephant Island’ after its elephant-shaped headland, is one of Thailand’s hidden gems and part of the protected Mu Koh Chang National Marine Park. More than 70 percent of the island is covered in untouched rainforest, making it a peaceful retreat from the busier parts of Thailand. Photo by Páya Pavlíková/ladailypost.com
Another view of a couple of elephants on Saturday on Koh Chang, an island in Thailand. Photo by Páya Pavlíková/ladailypost.com
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