Fischer Wright: Statement Of Candidacy For UNM-LA Advisory Board
By DR. ANDREW FISCHER WRIGHT
Candidate
UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board
Hello Los Alamos County,
My name is Dr. Andrew Fischer Wright, though many of y’all may know me as Andy. Based on my experiences over the past seven years working in higher education, I decided to announce my candidacy for a position on the UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board last month.
One source of inspiration for my candidacy comes from my time at the University of Texas at Austin, where I taught courses on film history and media ethics while receiving my doctorate degree in Media Studies. At UT, I had chances to sit on committees impacting Read More
Bandelier To Host Fall Fiesta—Changing Leaves, Enduring Traditions, Oct. 11-12
NPS News:
Bandelier National Monument will host Fall Fiesta – Changing Leaves, Enduring Traditions, Oct. 11-12, 2025. This is a two-day event with over 70 artists/vendors from various Pueblos and Tribes, scheduled programs, dance groups and much more.
Bandelier’s Fall Fiesta theme for 2025 is Changing Leaves, Enduring Traditions. Come join this special event and enjoy Frijoles Canyon in the new season! Fall Fiesta will be from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., both Saturday, Oct. 11 and Sunday, Oct. 12.
Bandelier National Monument is open every day from sunrise to sunset. In Frijoles Canyon, the park visitor Read More
Statewide Conference On Historic Preservation Returns To Las Vegas After 10-Year Hiatus
NMHPD News:
Known for its rich architectural heritage and cultural diversity, Las Vegas is an ideal setting for a statewide event that celebrates the past while charting a path for the future. Themed “Preserve Your Future by Building on Traditions,” this year’s conference, Oct. 3–5, will bring together professionals, civic leaders, and everyday advocates—people who believe that protecting cultural heritage strengthens our communities.
“Las Vegas is home to more than 900 historic buildings, each with a story to tell,” says Las Vegas Mayor David Romero. “From Victorian homes to adobe storefronts, Read More
Sims Marina Boat Ramp At Navajo Lake State Park Is Closed
Sediment at Sims Marina. Courtesy photo
Erosion below dock as Sims Marina. Courtesy photo
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The Sims Marina Boat Ramp at Navajo Lake State Park is closed until further notice.
A recent intense storm damaged the boat ramp, creating a potential safety hazard for park visitors.
Staff from the State Parks Division and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation are working with professional engineers to assess the damage and develop a plan to return the ramp to safe operation for launching and loading of vessels.
The Pine Marina Boat Ramp remains open despite having sustained minor damage Read More
Council Adopts MRA For Eastern Downtown Los Alamos
The boundary map for the eastern downtown Los Alamos MRA. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladialypost.com
The Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) is officially in place for the eastern section of downtown Los Alamos. Los Alamos County Council approved 5-1, with Councilor David Reagor opposed, to adopt the MRA during its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 9. Councilor Beverly Neal-Clinton was absent.
Supporters of the MRA emphasize this can help inject revitalization into the eastern downtown area marred by vacant buildings and blighted properties.
Reagor Read More
Higher Education Dept. Completes Capital Outlay Hearings
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Higher Education Department has concluded its annual summer capital outlay hearings, traveling over 700 miles across New Mexico to visit college and university campuses across the state, where agency leaders and state financial experts solicit information and feedback from school leaders about high-priority infrastructure projects.
Higher Education Secretary M. Rodriguez and the agency’s Capital Projects Division hosted meetings across the state alongside the Department of Finance and Administration, Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Read More
FBI: Carlsbad Man Sentenced For Illegal Firearms And Methamphetamine Distribution
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Carlsbad man was sentenced to 211 months in prison after police chase and crash leads to the discovery of methamphetamine and firearms.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, June 5, 2022, a Carlsbad Police officer attempted a traffic stop on a speeding pickup driven by Christopher Saunders, 25, who fled at a high rate of speed, leading the officer to terminate the pursuit for safety reasons. Minutes later, the officer located the same truck after it had crashed and provided first aid to Saunders. During an inventory search of the pickup, Read More
Luján, Grassley Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation Expanding Access To Medical Services For Older Americans In Underserved Areas
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) reintroduced bipartisan legislation bolstering pharmacists’ ability to serve older Americans in communities that lack easy access to doctors or where pharmacists can provide certain basic medical services.
The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act encourages pharmacists to offer health care services (like health and wellness screenings), immunizations and diabetes management by authorizing Medicare payments for those services where pharmacists are already Read More
Red Or Green? A New Mexico Love Story
NMCC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Red or green? It is a question that has been pondered for the past 400+ years. In 1996, it was anointed as New Mexico’s “Official State Question.” In the middle of this answer is ‘New Mexico Certified Chile™.’ The New Mexico Chile Association doesn’t pick favorites, or even hint at taking sides. Knowing that “Love is a Choice,” the organization just wants the question “red or green” to be asked and answered with New Mexico-grown chile varietals.
New Mexico’s love story of “red or green” can be compared to other romances such as William Shakespeare’sRomeo and Juliet or Jane Read More
New Mexico State Police Investigate Roswell Police Department Officer-Involved Shooting
NMSP News:
Sept. 16, 2025, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting (OIS) involving the Roswell Police Department.
State Police agents learned that at approximately 8:09 a.m., Sept. 16, 2025, the Roswell Police Department received a 911 call, reporting a possible domestic disturbance between a male and female near an Allsup’s convenience store, located at 2501 North Main Street. Furthermore, it was reported that the male was being aggressive with the female, and possibly pointed a black handgun at her, then placed Read More
