Los Alamos Public Schools To Host Informational Meeting For Potential School Board Candidates Aug. 18
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools will host an informational meeting for potential School Board candidates at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, in the School Boardroom at 2075 Trinity Drive.
Los Alamos County Clerk Michael Rodondo will open the meeting by providing information about the candidate filing process and campaign requirements. Former and current school board members will then host a question-and-answer session for potential candidates to learn more about school board roles and responsibilities.
Two seats for the Los Alamos Public Schools School Board will be on the ballot this Read More
Chamberlin: Response To Kelly Myers And Emma Abata
By REBECCA CHAMBERLIN
Los Alamos
I wish to respond to the July 22 Op/Ed from Kelly Myers and Emma Abata (link).
The situation is all the more tragic because so much of the Palestinians’ pain has been perpetuated by their own leadership, and maintained and fostered for decades by the UN agency that should have provided resolution to their displacement.
Laguna Fire Update: July 24, 2025
SFNF News:
Acres: 17,020
Start Date: 06/25/2025
Location: Gallina, NM
Cause: Lightning
Personnel: 262
Containment: 55%
Fuels: Oak brush, Piñon-juniper, and mixed conifer
Resources: 1 crew | 7 engines | 4 helicopters | 2 unmanned aircraft system | 2 water tenders | 2 dozer | 3 ambulance
Highlights: Strategic use of aerial resources, including helicopters and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), has supported efforts to secure the fire’s perimeter, while crews on the ground work to mop up and strengthen Read More
New Exhibition Celebrates Groundbreaking Writer Lucy R. Lippard’s Legacy At New Mexico Museum Of Art Vladem Contemporary
ART News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary is presenting Lucy R. Lippard: Notes from the Radical Whirlwind, a dynamic exhibition honoring the life and legacy of writer, activist, and curator Lucy R. Lippard (b.1937)—one of the most influential figures in contemporary art and cultural activism over the last 60 years.
From her early days as a young Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) staffer navigating the halls of modern art history to her role as a fierce advocate for social justice, Lippard has remained a visionary force, reshaping the art world from the inside out. This exhibition Read More
Rep. Christine Chandler Introduces House Speaker Javier Martinez To Los Alamos
Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Carol A. Clark, center, welcomes New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martinez and Rep. Christine Chandler for a visit to the newsroom Tuesday afternoon in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Sitting down for an interview Tuesday in the newsroom at the Los Alamos Daily Post, from left, Post Managing Editor Kirsten Laskey, Rep. Christine Chandler, New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martinez and Post Graphic Designer Páya Pavlíková. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com Read More
FBI: Zuni Man Charged With Stabbing Victim In Abdomen
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A Zuni man has been charged in federal court for allegedly stabbing another man without provocation, causing serious injuries.
According to court documents, on the night of June 16, 2025, Adrian Cheama, 36, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, allegedly approached the victim while he was walking with a friend along a residential street in Zuni, New Mexico.
Without provocation, Cheama stabbed the victim in the abdomen with a weapon described as either a circular metal pole or a knife, then walked away laughing. The victim sustained serious injuries as a result.
Multiple Read More
NM Leads Nation In Broadband Speed Improvements
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico achieved the largest year-over-year increase in broadband speeds nationally, with 20.5% more residents now accessing high-speed internet of 100/20 Mbps or faster, according to Speedtest by Ookla data comparing the last six months of 2023 to the last half of 2024.
“The boost shows that more New Mexicans are achieving higher, more reliable broadband speeds,” Jeff Lopez said, director of the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE). “This is a great sign of progress in our mission for wider and faster connectivity.”
The speed increases are happening Read More
NMGC Native American Scholarship Banquet July 26
NMGC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Gas Company is holding its annual Native American Scholarship Program banquet on Saturday at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, July 26, at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Notah Begay III, founder of the NB3 Foundation, golf professional, four-time PGA Tour winner and NBC Golf/Golf Channel analyst will be the guest speaker.
A $3,000 scholarship will be presented to 20 Native American students from across New Mexico. Those eligible can be enrolled in bachelor’s and graduate degree programs, community college programs or pursuing trade school certifications. Read More
New Mexicans Can Now Apply For Possible FEMA Assistance After Severe Storms, Flooding & Landslides
STATE News:
SANTA FE — FEMA is supporting state and local recovery efforts for New Mexicans in Lincoln County who sustained damage from the severe storms, flooding and landslides that began June 23, 2025, and continuing.
Financial assistance is available to eligible homeowners and renters in Lincoln County. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, basic home repair costs, personal property loss or other disaster-caused needs.
Residents with homeowners, renters or flood insurance should file a claim first. By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses covered by insurance. Read More
Embrace Early Morning Light, Birding, And Activities At Dawn ‘Til Dusk Event At Los Luceros Historic Site
Courtesy/NMDCA
Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
Los Luceros Historic Site hosts its Dawn ‘Til Dusk Day on the first Sunday of each month, offering visitors a full day of exploration, nature, and culture.
Enjoy the cool morning and evening breezes during extended Dawn ‘Til Dusk hours at Los Luceros. Take a guided bird walk with staff from the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 7 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 3. Sign-up ahead of time online at https://peecnature.org/events/details/?id=57544.
At 1 p.m. Interpretive Ranger Kara will offer Read with a Ranger story time, reading the children’s Read More
