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FOG Announces 2024 Dixon First Amendment Freedom Award Recipients

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FOG News:

ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Foundation for Open Government (FOG) will award the 2024 William S. Dixon First Amendment Award to five New Mexicans at its luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at the Sandia Golf Event Center in Albuquerque. The honor recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of citizens and organizations in New Mexico who champion transparency and defend the people’s right to know the affairs of government.

“The Dixon Awards recognize the dedication and hard work of everyday citizens across New Mexico who are committed to transparency in local and state government in Read More

FBI: Have You Seen The Ringed Renegade? He’s Wanted For Bank Robbery In Santa Fe

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Anyone who recognizes this thief is asked to contact the FBI at 800.225.5324 or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. Courtesy/FBI

FBI News:

The FBI and Santa Fe Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance to identify the Ringed Renegade, who robbed the Guadalupe Credit Union at approximately 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024  at 1101 Don Diego Ave. in Santa Fe.

The suspect entered the Credit Union and brandished a black handgun and demanded money from the teller. The teller handed over an undisclosed amount of money to the suspect. The suspect left the Credit Union on foot.

The FBI is offering Read More

The New Future Of Atomic City Quilts

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Atomic City Quilts owner Shelly Kuropatwinski, left, and new Retail Manager Shelley Clark in front of their new location Wednesday morning at 1362 Trinity Drive, Suite C. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

From left, Nick Booton, Benjamin Booton and Alexander Clark help move shelving Monday afternoon from Atomic City Quilt’s old space on Central Avenue to the new space on Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Atomic City Quilts is staying in business and moving locations. Owner Shelly Kuropatwinski Read More

Spotlight On Local Nonprofit Los Alamos Arts Council

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A scene from this year’s Kite Festival. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Sponsored content

Since 1997 Enterprise Bank & Trust (and its predecessor) has helped ensure that the Los Alamos Arts Council’s (LAAC) kite festival takes flight.

Through the bank’s sponsorship, young children have constructed and decorated kites to fly at Overlook Park, kite-flying pros show off their arial skills, “first aid” is administered to any kite that gets mangled or damaged and the whole event is commemorated with a t-shirt. Read More

J. Robert Oppenheimer: Rare View Of LANL’s First Director

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SALA News:

As part of the Oppenheimer Festival 2024, the SALA Event Center is proud to present a unique event titled “J. Robert Oppenheimer: A Rare View of the Laboratory’s First Director.” This exclusive presentation, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 29, will offer attendees an unparalleled look into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the first director of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

Alan B. Carr, a distinguished historian from LANL, will connect via Zoom to lead this presentation. He will provide insights into Oppenheimer’s life through an array of primary source Read More

NM Supreme Court Issues Ruling On Newspaper’s Lawsuit And Legal Doctrine Creating Defense Against Civil Liability

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New Mexico Supreme Court News:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Supreme Court today restored a newspaper’s legal claims against New Mexico’s largest electric utility for suing to stop the news organization from publishing documents released by a regulatory agency.

In a unanimous opinion, the Court ruled that a district court wrongly dismissed counterclaims brought by The Santa Fe New Mexican against the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) for what the newspaper contended was a groundless legal effort infringing on freedom of the press. The newspaper sought damages, attorney fees and expenses. Read More

LAMC Now Offering Orthopedics And Sports Medicine With Addition Of Surgeon Dr. Ronald D. Wheeler

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Ronald D. Wheeler, MD

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) has announced that the hospital is now offering a full range of orthopedic and sports medicine services for all ages. The announcement comes with the arrival of highly experienced orthopedic surgeon Ronald D. Wheeler, MD, to the newly established Los Alamos Orthopedics & Sports Medicine clinic. The clinic is located at Suite 225 inside LAMC.

Dr. Wheeler has an extensive background in orthopedics, having trained and conducted research at several prestigious medical institutions throughout the country, including Mt. Read More

NMAR Releases July 2024 New Mexico Housing Trends

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NMAR News:

          • Los Alamos recorded a median sold price of $601,250

New Mexico Association of REALTORS® (NMAR) announces that in July 2024, there was an 9.46% increase in home sales in New Mexico compared to the previous month. Down 4.12% from June 2023 sales, these numbers indicate a 10.44% increase in the median sold price on a yearover-year basis. Compared to June 2024, the July median sold price in New Mexico increased by 2.59%. Active listings have increased 8.81% compared to this time last year.

According to National Association of REALTORS® Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President of Research, Read More

Collectors From Across The Globe Attend SWAIA’s 102nd Santa Fe Indian Market

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Over the Aug. 17-18 Santa Fe Indian Market, almost 1,000 SWAIA juried artists sold their artwork to collectors from across the globe. Photo by ©Kitty Leaken/SWAIA

SWAIA News:

SANTA FE — The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts (SWAIA) has announced a “hugely successful” 102nd Santa Fe Indian Market—held Aug. 17-18. Over the two-day market, almost 1,000 SWAIA juried artists sold their artwork to collectors from across the globe during the world’s oldest and most prestigious Native North American fine art market. By Sunday afternoon, more than 100 SWAIA artist booths had sold out.

SWAIA Read More