Scenes From 43rd And Final Gathering Of Nations
The men dance with strength and power in full regalia. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
Ladies prepare to dance, while younger boys assist with the music. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
The Last Dance for the Gathering of Nations (GON) held a full dance card of opportunities as festivities kicked off Friday morning. The floor was dazzling as the young and young at heart shined in their regalia showing thousands of attendees their passion and culture for what could be the last time in Albuquerque.
The traffic to arrive at GON was unlike any before. The line stretched Read More
Posts From The Road: Visiting Budville With Its Storied Past
Budville Trading Company: The exterior of the Budville Trading Company sits silent today. The old gas pumps are gone and the place remains a monument to better times. The building has obviously been maintained over the years and still attracts many Historic Route 66 travelers today. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Budville, N.M.: A closer view of the entrance area and signage at the Budville Trading Company in the ghost town of Budville, N.M. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
New Mexico proudly displays many features and artifacts Read More
LANL: NASA’s Curiosity Rover Finds More Evidence Of Ancient Lakes On Mars
A NASA ‘postcard’ of the Amapari Marker Band, a winding region where Curiosity discovered unexpected signs of an ancient lake. Courtesy/NASA/JPL-Caltech
LANL News:
- The findings shed new light on the potential for past life
A team of scientists using the ChemCam instrument on NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has discovered the highest amounts of iron, manganese, and zinc ever found together in the Gale Crater on Mars. Minerals with these metals were found in remarkably well-preserved ripples in rocks, indicating the high likelihood that a shallow lake existed at this location.
Metal-rich deposits Read More
LAHS Boys Tennis Team Wins 2026 District Championship
District Champion Los Alamos boys tennis team in Santa Fe, from left, Coach Travis Gibson, Coach Timur Khazratkulov, Zach Gibson, Cullen McLean, Logan Swickley, Luke Gibson, Mike Witkowski, Levi Gibson, Aditya Viswanathan and Coach Hari Viswanathan. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) tennis team won the 2-26 District Championship this weekend with wins over St. Michael’s in the semifinals and Santa Fe Prep in the championship match.
The Toppers beat St. Michael’s 6-0, and then moved on to the final against defending champions Santa Fe Prep. Against Prep, Los Alamos Read More
UNM Health Sciences Shares Project ECHO Research Report
UNM Health Sciences News:
The University of New Mexico (New Mexico): Part Two of the “It’s (Probably) Not Rocket Science” podcast. New Mexico Medical Director Dr. Matt Bouchonville and Andrea Zurawski, RN, Latin America director, discuss how the ECHO Model has expanded beyond its original focus to more than 30 programs in the health care space as well as education initiatives, agriculture, public safety and engagement. (April 23)
Agencia de Noticias Fides (Bolivia): Project ECHO is mentioned in this coverage of the upcoming 5th International Health Congress, hosted by the University Read More
Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta Celebrates 35 Years
2025 Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta. Photo ©GMarks
SF Wine & Chile Fiesta News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta celebrates its 35th anniversary this year marking more than three decades of bringing together world-class wine, exceptional cuisine, and a deeply rooted commitment to community. The 35th edition of the Fiesta takes place Sept. 23-27, 2026 with multiple celebration moments planned.
The Fiesta has become a signature expression of Santa Fe’s culinary identity and uniquely focuses on New Mexico’s defining ingredient: chiles. Celebrating the pairing of chile-driven Read More
New Mexico State Police Involved In OIS In Los Lunas
NMSP News:
LOS LUNAS – On April 24, 2026, New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Investigations Bureau agents were requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting (OSI) involving NMSP in Los Lunas.
Agents learned that at around 8:30 p.m., the officer engaged their emergency equipment and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Manzano Road on a grey 2004 Dodge pickup truck. The vehicle failed to yield and continued driving before stopping at 4 Sierra Vista Drive in Meadow Lake.
During the stop, the male driver, identified as Jesus Munoz Duran, 53, exited the vehicle and stood by the driver’s side Read More
Large Tech Investor Establishes Santa Fe Presence To Back New Mexico Innovation
BUSINESS News:
CerraCap Impact Venture Capital and Patterson Thoma Family Office are establishing a Santa Fe investment office to lead and manage investments in New Mexico technology innovation. The launch event will take place at 4 p.m. MST, April 29 in Santa Fe.
The new venture, Enchantment Labs Capital, will focus on investing in frontier science and advancing deep tech and breakthrough innovation emerging from New Mexico’s leading laboratories, universities, and research institutions.
The evening is intended to bring together a select group of founders, researchers, investors, Read More
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Update: Tusas Fire In San Miguel County April 25, 2026
NMFD News:
Highlights: Friday, fire crews made good progress completing handline around the perimeter of the Tusas Fire, helping to raise containment to 39%. Road closures and Ready, Set, Go statuses have been lifted but the public should proceed with caution, as firefighting operations continue on NM 266 and the surrounding area.
Operations: Today, fire crews will focus their efforts on mop-up, which means extinguishing or removing burning material near firelines. Hot spots are still active within the interior, and smoke may be visible.
Resources will evaluate suppression Read More
