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Luján, Goldman Reintroduce Bill To Protect Consumers, Require Transparency On Food & Grocery Delivery Apps

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján

U.S. SENATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) will reintroduce the Promoting Real-time Information on Cost Expenditure (PRICE) Act, legislation designed to provide consumers with more clarity on delivery app pricing.

When shopping through a delivery app for meal delivery, groceries, or other products, many companies apply surprise delivery fees and service charges at checkout that significantly inflate the total cost. Read More

U.S. Senators Heinrich, Klobuchar, Merkley Lead Colleagues To Raise Concerns About Forest Service Reorganization

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From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, led a letter to the Trump administration expressing strong concerns about the reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) in the U.S. Department of Agriculture Read More

New Mexico Seeks Vendors To Support Rural And Behavioral Health Program Administration

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NMHCA News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) seeking qualified vendors to provide administrative services organization services to support key rural and behavioral health initiatives across the state. 

This procurement will support administration and oversight of multiple high-impact programs, including the Rural Health Care Delivery Fund, the federally funded Rural Health Transformation Program, implementation of the Behavioral Health Reform and Investment Act (Senate Bill 3), and non-Medicaid behavioral health Read More

US Army Astronaut To Speak At NM Museum Of Space History Launch Pad Lecture May 1

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NMDCA News:

White Sands Missile Range Commander Colonel Andrew R. Morgan, M.D., US Army Astronaut, will speak about his career and experiences in space at 9 a.m., Friday, May 1, at the New Mexico Space History New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium.

New Mexico Museum of Space History’s next Launch Pad Lecture features distinguished astronaut, White Sands Missile Range Commander Colonel Andrew Morgan, who will present “From Special Operations to Space and Beyond: A Soldier’s Journey.

Colonel Morgan served aboard the International Space Station on expeditions 60, 61, and 62, performing Read More

Gubernatorial Candidate Deb Haaland Leads In Polls

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Gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland

From the campaign of Deb Haaland:

ALBUQEURQUE — In two public polls released over the last week, Deb Haaland continues to hold a strong lead in the Democratic primary. 

Data from the Albuquerque Journal and KRQE/Emerson College agrees, Haaland is poised to secure the nomination by double digits. According to the Journal poll, she is leading across demographic groups and with Independent voters. Meanwhile, Haaland’s opponent fails to gain ground despite campaigning for over a year and spending millions on advertising.

“Deb Haaland heads into the final Read More

Scenes From 43rd And Final Gathering Of Nations

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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

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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

LAHS Boys Tennis Team Wins 2026 District Championship

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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

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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

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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