US 64/84 Roadway Rehabilitation Project In Tierra Amarilla
NMDOT News:
TIERRA AMARILLA — Travelers in the Tierra Amarilla area may experience traffic delays as a roadway rehabilitation project on US 64/84 is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 15.
The project will span from milepost 171, just south of Brazos, to milepost 175.1, at the US 64/84 split, and is expected to take 5 working days to complete, weather permitting. The project will include the milling and repaving of the existing roadway surface. This structural pavement treatment involves removing the current asphalt layer and replacing it with new pavement to improve road conditions and extend Read More
Abundant Offerings At Farmers Market Thursday June 11
Obituary: Kenneth L. Coop March 24, 1937 – May 16, 2026
KENNETH L. COOP March 24, 1937 – May 16, 2026
Ken Coop, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away May 16, 2026, at the age of 89.
Ken was born in Fairfield, Iowa where he and his brother spent their childhood doing farm chores, playing with their cousins, and attending a one-room country school. At 18, Ken joined the U.S. Navy and spent the next four years specializing in air traffic control.
With assistance from the G.I. Bill, he went to Colorado School of Mines where he played football and worked at the Coors brewery. He graduated with a master’s degree in Nuclear Physics from the University Read More
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Community Reminder Of Public Hearing For Gas Rate Changes June 9
COUNTY News:
A second and final public hearing for gas rate adjustments will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, both online and in person at the Los Alamos County Council meeting in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. Anyone wishing to join remotely may do so using the link https://ladpu.com/ratehearing.
The DPU is proposing changes to its natural gas rate that are intended to close the gap between budgeted operational costs and the revenues that cover those costs. An introduction of the proposed rate ordinance was presented at the BPU on April 1. The Read More
County Crews Prepare For Fiber Optic Line Installation
Timo Martinez supervises two linemen up in bucket trucks on Monte Rey in Pajarito Acres. Taller post are being placed next to old ones to make the wires higher for new fiberoptic lines. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Closer view of preparation for fiber optic line installation. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Supports Tribal Communities, Strengthening Public Safety With BADGES Act
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez
U.S. HOUSE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 8, 2026, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) cosponsored the Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety for Native Communities (BADGES) Act to support Tribal Law enforcement and strengthen public safety in Indian Country. In the United States there are an estimated 4,200 missing and murdered Indigenous People cases that have gone unsolved. In response, the bill improves coordination in missing persons investigations and support for the recruitment and retention of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Law Enforcement Officers. Read More
LACF Announces New Community Health & Wellness Grants
Los Alamos Family Council receives grant from LACF. Courtesy/LACF
JJAB receives grant from LACF. Courtesy/LACF
LACF News:
The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF), in partnership with Anchorum Health Foundation and CHRISTUS St. Vincent, is pleased to announce the distribution of $92,500 to seven Los Alamos nonprofit organizations that are advancing health, wellness, and community resilience across the region.
This marks the fourth grant cycle of in the last two years funded by Anchorum Health Foundation’s strategic focus on strengthening Northern New Mexico communities. The awarded Read More
Dannemann: Haaland Needs A Broader Message Now
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2026 by Merilee Dannemann
“The next governor must be laser focused on lifting New Mexico out of multigenerational poverty—the driver of all of our societal problems.” I am borrowing that line from a social media comment about the governor’s race.
There’s nothing wrong with being a single mother. But it’s not a sign of greatness either.
It’s a circumstance within the normal range of life’s possibilities. In itself, it is not a proof of qualification for anything else—certainly not the highest office in the state.
That’s why it’s worth noting that this Read More
Los Alamos Youth Roller Hockey Summer 2026: June 10
Scene from Los Alamos Youth Roller Hockey. Courtesy/LAHA
By JOE ARTNAK
LAHA Coach
Los Alamos Youth Roller Hockey is starting Wednesday, June 10, and will continue 4-6 p.m., every Wednesday, at Los Alamos County Ice Rink until the start of winter ice skating and hockey season.
Expanding to additional days and age groups (including adults) depending upon interest and continued participation levels dependent on participation interest. Future announcements will be made as options are expanded.
Parents/Players are required to bring their own equipment; the minimum required is roller or inline Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: June 3, 2026
BRIDGE News:
In the June 1 North American Pair game, Martin Cooper and Jerry Fleming were 1st in Flight A, Mary Courtright and Ann-Marie Graves were 2nd in A, Jerry Morzinski and Randy Baker were 3rd in A, and Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 4th in A. Harry Dewey and Linda Lambert were 1st in Flight B, and Al Pratt and Gina Doorn were 2nd in B.
In the June 3 Unit Championship, Jerry Morzinski and John Ruminer were 1st in Flight A, Ann-Marie Graves and Mary Courtright were 2nd in A, and Martin and Beverly Cooper were 3rd in A. Gina Doorn and Al Pratt were 1st in Flight B.
Here is a hand that requires perfect Read More
Area Girl Scouts Gathered For Twilight Camp Last Week
Local Girl Scouts gathered for annual Twilight Camp. Photo by Lauren McDaniel
Girl Scouts always start camp with singing. Dee Morrison led the evening’s song session. Photo by Lauren McDaniel
By JESSICA CLAYTON
Girl Scout Leader
Local Girl Scouts gathered for their annual Twilight Camp the week of June 1. This year’s theme celebrated the modern cowgirl with a variety of activities including knot-tying, knife safety and whittling, lassoing and hobby horse racing, leather crafts, creating tin punch lanterns, target practice, sending Morse code messages, and beading crafts.
The girls were Read More
State Police Make Arrest After Fatal Motorcycle Crash On I-25
NMSP News:
ALBUQUERQUE — On June 6, 2026, at approximately 11:54 p.m., the New Mexico State Police was requested by the Albuquerque Police Department to assume a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and one other vehicle on Interstate 25 northbound near Comanche Road in Albuquerque.
Upon arrival, officers observed several civilians rendering aid to the motorcyclist identified as Keegan Thomas (24). Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene and transported Thomas to an area hospital.
During the investigation, officers contacted witnesses who had stopped at the scene and located Read More
Desert Bloom Cafe Seeks Support From Community
Weekly Fishing Report: June 8, 2026
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The State Game and Fish Department stocked a total of 35,445 rainbow trout weighing 17,733 pounds. Most of the stocking will now be in Northern New Mexico.
Streamflow in the Rio Grande increased slightly and is still below average to extremely below average in Northern New Mexico. At Taos Junction Bridge, the streamflow Sunday, May 16, was 212 cubic-feet-per-second. The streamflow at Cerro near the Colorado border was 81.4 cubic-feet-per-second. The streamflow at Embudo was 206 cubic-feet-per-second
Streamflow in Embudo Creek Read More
A ‘Blast’ Of The ‘Jewish Canon’ 3-Part Class Begins June 15
Rabbi Jack Shlachter surrounded by books in his home library. Courtesy/LAJC
Los Alamos Jewish Center News:
The Jews have been called “The People of the Book” but more aptly, we should be called the People of the Books! And what better place to learn about many of the books associated with the Jewish people than Los Alamos’s Mesa Public Library?
Rabbi Jack Shlachter will be facilitating a three-part series on consecutive Monday evenings at the library, starting on June 15, highlighting books in the Jewish canon. For all three sessions, the first 15 minutes will be refreshments and informal socializing, Read More
Americans For The Arts Convenes More Than 1,000 Artists, Advocates, And Cultural Leaders At AFTACON 2026
AFTACON News:
ALBUQUERQUE — More than 1,000 artists, advocates, funders, policymakers, educators, and cultural leaders from across the country gathered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, for AFTACON 2026, the annual convention of Americans for the Arts (AFTA), the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education.
Held June 2–5 under the theme “Shape the Future. Organize for Impact,” the four-day gathering transformed Albuquerque into a hub for creative leadership and action, bringing together voices from across the arts spectrum including Read More
Daily Postcard: Breakfast Time In White Rock
Daily Postcard: It’s breakfast time Sunday in White Rock. Photo by Marcela Walker Read More
Reminder: May To July Is Elk Calving Season
COUNTY News:
If you spot a newborn elk calf in the wild, do not approach or touch it. While it may look alone, the mother is almost always nearby.
Picking up or disturbing these calves can seriously harm their survival chances and put you in danger—mother elk fiercely protect their young.
Here’s what you should do:
- Observe from a distance—don’t go near or pet the calf;
- Never remove a calf from the wild; and
- Leave the area quickly and quietly.
If you believe a baby animal is sick or injured, contact New Mexico Game and Fish at 888.248.6866 or 505.476.8000.
Protect elk calves—give them space and help keep Read More
Community Lends A Hand In Creating Justice Center Mural
Austin-based artist J Muzacz works on a completed tile piece during a workshop Friday afternoon at Mesa Public Library. This tile will become part of a mosaic mural on the exterior wall of the Justice Center. Muzacz and his team guided community members through the process of creating the tile pieces using their templates. Each participant received a grid to put the glass tiles on and a template to follow regarding where to put the tiles and what colors to use. A total of three workshops were held including one Saturday and the final earlier today at the library. To learn more, visit lacnm.com/mosaic Read More