Benson: ‘No Other Land’ Is About The Struggle To Be Recognized As Human Beings…
By JODY BENSON
Los Alamos
The Los Alamos Unitarian Church presented on March 25 the Academy Award winning documentary, No Other Land, directed by two Palestinians and two Israelis, about the systematic destruction of the villages in Masafer Yatta in the southern Occupied West Bank of Palestine.
This film is not about Gaza or Hamas. It is about the West Bank. There is no Hamas in the West Bank. People of the West Bank did not commit the 10-7 terror attack on the Nova Music Festival.
No Other Land is a video journal. Young Palestinian activist Basel Andra has been recording life in his area since he was Read More
Los Alamos NJROTC Are Back-To-Back State Champions
2025 4A JROTC State Champions. Courtesy/NJROTC
By c/LTJG Melanie Weekley
Public Affairs Officer
Los Alamos NJROTC
The Los Alamos High School NJROTC unit showcased exceptional skill and dedication at the New Mexico JROTC State Competition held March 28 at Cibola High School and March 29 at West Mesa High School in Albuquerque. Competing against top programs from across the state, the Los Alamos cadets emerged victorious, securing the 2025 4A JROTC New Mexico State Championship Title.
“This was my first state drill meet and I absolutely cannot wait for the next year!” said C/SN Kailei Perry, Read More
Fleece Blanket Workshop At Jemez Historic Site April 13
NMHS News:
Jemez Historic Site offers a free hands-on workshop teaching people how to create various yarn fringes on a fleece blanket 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunday, April 13.
Come learn how to add yarn fringe to polyester fleece blankets with Tessa Riley from Jemez Pueblo. As she demonstrates her work, participants can follow along with her to learn how to add different colored yarns using different fringe designs to the edges of Native-patterned fleece blankets. Materials will be provided, and participants can take home the blankets to finish and keep. There will be a half-hour lunch break, so bring Read More
SFCC Celebrates National Community College Month Throughout April
Santa Fe Community College Front Entrance Portal. Courtesy photo
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will celebrate National Community College Month throughout April. The national observance celebrates the vital role that community colleges play in building the local workforce, the economy and in contributing to community vibrance.
The public is encouraged to visit the campus for a variety of Community College Month events.
SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D., said, “At SFCC, we’re excited to celebrate Community College Month. This gives the college Read More
Heinrich Opening Remarks During Nomination Hearing For James Danly For Energy Deputy Secretary & Katharine MacGregor For Interior Deputy Secretary
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During opening remarks in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee nomination hearing to consider James Danly for the U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE), and Katharine MacGregor for the U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Department of Interior (DOI), U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, sought commitments from the nominees to follow the law as enacted by Congress.
Heinrich began his remarks by sounding off on reports that Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Read More
New Mexico Childhood Obesity Report Shows Progress
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — Obesity rates have decreased for third graders for the fourth consecutive year, based on the most recent data from 40 schools in 21 counties.
Despite the decline, New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) officials say obesity remains a complex and serious public health concern in New Mexico and across the nation. Food insecurity, among other factors, can affect childhood obesity rates.
Key findings from the report, issued by NMDOH’s Obesity, Nutrition and Physical Activity Program (ONAPA):
- Obesity rates for kindergarten students decreased this past year, from 18.2
Renowned Music Director Champions Local Broadway Hopefuls At Popejoy Hall Enchantment Awards
Brad Gardner
ENCHANTMENT AWARDS News:
The Enchantment Awards is thrilled to welcome international musical and film conductor Brad Gardner as Guest Music Director for its 2025 program, premiering May 2 at Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque. Gardner will coach New Mexico’s top high school performers through an intensive rehearsal week, leading to one spectacular night where two students will go on to perform at Broadway’s Jimmy Awards this summer.
Based in Los Angeles, Gardner’s impressive resume extends across the US and abroad, with musical credits spanning Broadway (Mean Girls, Once Upon Read More
State Delegation To Host Virtual Military Service Academy Nominations Event April 17
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — At 6 p.m. MT, Thursday, April 17, the offices of U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) will bring together representatives from the U.S. Military Service Academies for a virtual Q&A session.
The conversation is an opportunity for high school students and recent graduates to ask questions about the nomination process and attending U.S. Military Service Academies. The New Mexico Congressional Delegation will Read More
Jemez Ranger District Seasonal Road Update
Gilman Tunnels. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) Jemez Ranger District is in the process of reopening roads and recreation sites. Several factors are considered when determining whether to open a site, including state and local health and safety guidelines, seasonal availability and facility conditions, and local weather forecast. “We understand that SFNF lands are important to local communities and visitors for recreation and enjoyment, and we are working to reopen areas as conditions allow,” SFNF Jemez District Ranger Jeremy Golston Read More
Junior Golfer Luke Ainsworth Of White Rock To Compete In Drive Chip & Putt National Championship Sunday!
Luke Ainsworth of White Rock began golfing at age 2 and has now qualified and will compete at the Drive Chip & Putt National Championship Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga. The Golf Channel will air the Championship 6-11 a.m. MT on Sunday. Courtesy/DCP
GOLF News:
RIO RANCHO – Sun Country Golf House has announced that junior golfer Luke Ainsworth of White Rock has successfully qualified and will compete at the Drive Chip & Putt National Championship on Sunday, April 6 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.
Ainsworth qualified in the Boys 7-9 age division by way of Read More
