Posts From The Road: Rhyolite Ghost Town In Nevada
Railroad Depot: An elaborate California-Mission style railroad depot was constructed in Rhyolite, Nev. The depot closed along with the town of Rhyolite but reopened as a casino, bar, and gift shop in the 1930s. The casino lasted until the 1970s before closing. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Porter Building: The Porter Brothers Store was the most popular retail establishment in Rhyolite. They offered a wide variety of items like many general stores did during the era. The building was built right in the middle of Rhyolite and was a go-to destination for almost any goods. However, the Read More
Fr. Glenn: Habemus Papam! Well … Pretty Soon
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
My, my … rather a busy news week with Pope Francis passing away early Easter Monday. We who are older remember when Pope Paul VI died, and then John Paul I was elected—living only 33 days to the shock of the world. Then Pope John Paul II was elected and held his office for over 26 years. So, then we had two papal elections in the space of a couple of months.
Francis was pope for over twelve years, so it’s been a while since we had a papal election. So, with a “little” help from A.I., I thought readers might be interested in what to expect over the next couple of weeks—Catholic or not. After all, Read More
Celebrate Law Day, Tour Municipal & Magistrate Court
By The Honorable Elizabeth K. Allen, Municipal Judge,
The Honorable Catherine E. Taylor, Magistrate Judge
We are hosting an Open Court House 10-11 a.m., May 1 in celebration of Law Day 2025. This year’s theme is E Pluribus Unum, a thirteen-letter Latin phrase meaning “Out of many, one”. It is more than just a motto—it is a powerful expression of unity and identity in American history. Originally proposed for the Great Seal of the United States in 1776, the phrase reflects the founding fathers’ vision of a single nation formed from a collection of diverse states and peoples.
The thirteen American Read More
PEEC And Los Alamos Big Band To Present Concert & Sky Show In Planetarium At Los Alamos Nature Center Tonight
Simulation picture of a black hole. PEEC and Los Alamos Big Band will present a concert and sky show at the Planetarium at 7 p.m. today, April 25 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by DW Decker
PEEC will present a planetarium show, with story-telling by Phil Tubesing, and star-themed music to the voice of Joy Reynolds at 7 p.m. today, April 25 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by DW Decker Read More
DEA Recognizes 2025 National Fentanyl Awareness Day
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — DEA joins community organizations, law enforcement and public health partners in recognizing National Fentanyl Awareness Day coming up on Tuesday, April 29.
Fentanyl is the greatest drug threat facing the United States as drug-related overdoses remain the leading cause of death among Americans aged 18-44. [1]
DEA will recognize National Fentanyl Awareness Day with extended DEA Museum hours from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. this coming Tuesday. The Faces of Fentanyl memorial exhibit, located at the Museum at DEA Headquarters in Arlington, VA, displays more than 7,000 photos Read More
NM Medicaid Seeks Beneficiary Advisory Council Members
NMHCA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Medicaid has announced the July 1 launch of a Beneficiary Advisory Council, a new opportunity for Medicaid members, caregivers, and family members to help shape the future of New Mexico’s Medicaid program.
“Medicaid serves more than 800,00 New Mexicans with critical health care services, and no one understands its strengths and challenges better than the people who rely on it every day,” said New Mexico Medicaid Director Dana Flannery. “This council will help ensure that the program reflects the real experiences and needs of New Mexicans.”
Members of the Read More
Youth Rugby Tournament At Sullivan Field Saturday
The community is encouraged to come out and cheer on New Mexico’s youth rugby players at this Saturday’s tournament with the action scheduled to start at 9 a.m. at Sullivan Field. Courtesy/LAYRC
By Los Alamos Youth Rugby Club:
The Los Alamos Youth Rugby Tournament will take place this Saturday at Sullivan Field in Los Alamos, showcasing New Mexico’s young rugby athletes. Local and statewide rugby clubs, schools and community members are invited to attend 9 a.m. this Saturday, April 26 at Sullivan Field. The tournament will feature New Mexico’s youth rugby teams, with participants ranging Read More
Dog Diagnosed With Plague In Santa Fe County
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — A Santa Fe County dog has been diagnosed with plague – marking the first animal plague case in the state in 2025.
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reports the dog received veterinary care and has recovered.
“Plague is a bacterial disease in wildlife that pets can be exposed to by eating an infected animal or through bites of infected fleas,” Dr. Erin Phipps said, State Public Health Veterinarian. “Humans can also contract it through flea bites but also risk getting plague through direct contact with infected animals, including rodents, wildlife and pets.”
With Read More
City Nature Challenge Showcases New Mexico’s Biodiversity From April 25-28
NMDCA News:
Starting April 25, three New Mexico communities have a chance to participate in the City Nature Challenge by photographing wildlife in their neighborhoods. The Sandia Mountain Natural History Center (SMNHC), an environmental education center operated collaboratively by Albuquerque Public Schools and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS), is encouraging New Mexicans to show the world how much biodiversity their state has to offer.
City Nature Challenge, which runs from Friday, April 25-Monday, April 28, is a worldwide collaborative effort to Read More
FBI: Jaremy Smith Sentenced To Life In Prison For New Mexico State Officer’s Murder
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Jaremy Smith has been sentenced to life in prison for a violent crime spree that culminated with the murder of Officer Justin Hare in New Mexico.
There is no parole in the federal system.
March 15, 2024, Smith encountered NMSP Officer Justin Hare in Tucumcari, New Mexico, when Officer Hare stopped to assist Smith with a flat tire on the BMW. When Officer Hare pulled over behind the BMW, Smith exited the driver’s side of his car and approached the passenger window of Officer Hare’s patrol car. After a short discussion, Officer Hare asked Smith to walk to the front Read More
