Public Safety

Gubernatorial Candidate Deb Haaland Holds Roundtable With Southern New Mexico Law Enforcement Officials

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Deb Haaland

From the Deb Haaland for Governor Campaign:

          • “Event is part of Haaland’s commitment to addressing public safety, fentanyl crisis, and officer recruitment.”

LAS CRUCES – Deb Haaland, candidate for governor, hosted a round table on Dec. 17 with police chiefs, police lieutenants, marshals, and sheriffs from across southern New Mexico.

Haaland knows that New Mexicans don’t feel safe — and that needs to change. She was briefed by officials on managing staffing shortages and resources, drug trafficking, repeat offenders, and juvenile crime. She outlined key solutions including Read More

Camp May Road Work Updated Due To Lack Of Snow

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COUNTY News:

With high hopes for a snowy ski season at Pajarito Mountain, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) previously shortened closures on Camp May Road during the holidays. Unfortunately, the mountain is still too dry for skiing, and as such, the road closure schedule is being adjusted again to take advantage of the favorable weather conditions for construction.

Camp May Road and Camp May will be closed through 5 p.m. Wednesday this week. They will be open Thursday through Sunday. Starting Monday, Jan. 5, Camp May Road will be closed Monday through Thursday for two more weeks Read More

Opportunities To Give During Blood Donor Month In January

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The Vitalant mobile donation unit is often parked at Smith’s Marketplace. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

If you’re looking for a way to give back to the community in 2026, how about becoming a blood donor?

Vitalant is the community hub that coordinates a variety of blood drives throughout Los Alamos and White Rock. You can find them at the senior centers, churches, the teen center and occasionally on their mobile unit in either town.

January is National Blood Donor Month and celebrated to honor blood donors and raise awareness about the critical  Read More

District Judge Shannon Broderick Bulman Retiring

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District Court Judge Shannon Broderick Bulman

NMSC News:

SANTA FE — First Judicial District Court Judge Shannon Broderick Bulman retires Jan.1 after serving six years on the bench.

“It has been my privilege and honor to serve the people of the First Judicial District,” Judge Bulman said. “I have strived to fairly and impartially resolve cases based on the evidence and the law, and considering the best interests of children, families and other individuals involved.”

“Judge Bulman will be greatly missed,” Chief Judge Bryan Biedscheid said. “She brought a compassionate approach to helping Read More

NMDWS: Texas Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing $160,000 In New Mexico Pandemic Benefits

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Texas man pleaded guilty last week to stealing more than $160,000 in federal unemployment relief funds issued by New Mexico during the pandemic.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced the guilty plea by Marc Long — the result of continued work by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) to prosecute pandemic-era fraud.

The case underscores the NMDWS’ continued commitment to identifying, investigating, and prosecuting fraud involving unemployment benefit programs.

“The guilty plea in the Marc Long case sends a clear message: New Mexico has Read More

Alert: Main Hill Road Closed Due To Rockslide

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UPDATE: As of 8:25 a.m. the Main Hill Road has been cleared and reopened.

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) report that both east and westbound lanes of N.M. 502, Main Hill Road, are closed due to a rockslide near Anderson Overlook.

LAPD officers are on scene and the New Mexico Department of Transportation is en route. Traffic is being rerouted to East Jemez Road or the Truck Route. 

At this time, there is no estimated timeline for when the roadway will reopen.

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Read More

NM Primary Care Council To Hold Quarterly Meeting Jan. 8

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HCA News:

Notice is hereby given that the New Mexico Primary Care Council will convene for a regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 8. The meeting will begin at 10 a.m. and will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

The public is welcome, and information about how to attend the meeting is below.

Copies of the agenda will be posted and available on the Health Care Authority’s website. Copies may also be obtained by contacting Stakeholder Engagement & Community Coordinator – MAD Zachary Larry at zachary.larry@hca.nm.gov.

An individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified Read More

Now Completed Critical Broadband Project Ends Frequent Blackouts In Gallup And Surrounding McKinley County

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CNM News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) has announced that a critical broadband project designed to eliminate high-speed internet outages in Gallup and surrounding McKinley County is complete.

The project’s completion is the result of a partnership between OBAE, Lumen Technologies and Ethos Broadband and means tens of thousands of residents in Gallup and McKinley County will no longer see frequent high-speed internet blackouts. 

“This upgrade reduces isolated outages and keeps families connected to critical health information and everyday necessities, Read More

New Mexico Aging And Long-Term Services Department Marks Year Of Expanded Services For Seniors In 2025

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ALTSD Cabinet Secretary Emily Kaltenbach

ALTSD News:

SANTA FE — In 2025, the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department (ALTSD) advanced a wide range of policies, programs, and partnerships to help older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers across the state live with dignity and independence.

“This past year we focused on building systems that work better, reach farther, and put people first,” ALTSD Cabinet Secretary Emily Kaltenbach said. “Every one of these actions reflects what we hear directly from older adults and caregivers: people want support that is accessible, Read More

Catch Of The Week: Spotify Scraping

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

In a reminder that the internet will always try to copy anything that isn’t nailed down, Spotify is investigating claims that a self-described “pirate archivist” group managed to scrape a massive portion of its music catalog. We are talking hundreds of terabytes of data, millions of tracks, and enough metadata to make any data hoarder weep with joy…Yikes!

The group, known as Anna’s Archive, says it scraped Spotify at scale using unauthorized accounts and automation. Not a dramatic smash-and-grab through a blinking server room, Read More