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
Obituary: Teresa Lynn Burrows Jan. 19, 1956 – April 21, 2026
TERESA LYNN BURROWS Jan. 19, 1956 – April 21, 2026
Teresa Lynn Burrows, a devoted bookkeeper whose commitment to her career spanned many years, passed away on April 21, 2026 at home.
She was born on January 19, 1956, in Troy, Ohio to Robert and Esther Lutz.
Teresa’s life was marked by a blend of pragmatism and a uniquely “warped” sense of humor, especially evident in her eclectic taste in movies. She often reminded her husband, Gordon, that she simply “couldn’t be out-stubborned” due to her German heritage, a testament to her humor but also the strength and resilience that defined her character. Read More
Cancel Brittany Alert Rio Rancho Police Locate Esparza
ABC Suicide Prevention Class At Mesa Public Library May 4
COUNTY News:
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The community is invited to attend a free, 60-minute course that addresses how to prevent suicide. During the class, attendees will learn about the common causes of suicidal behavior, the warning signs of suicide, and how to get help for a person in crisis.
Certified instructor Kristine Coblentz will lead this class.
Talking about suicide saves lives:
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- Monday, May 4, 12 p.m. to 01:30 p.m.
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- Upstairs meeting room at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave.
To RSVP, contact Jamie Allbach at jamie.allbach@losalamosnm.gov Read More
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
New Mexico Supreme Court Rejects Utility’s Request To Retroactively Recover Losses From Rates
State Supreme Court News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Friday that an electric utility cannot recover losses it experienced under rates that were later invalidated on appeal.
In a unanimous opinion, New Mexico’s highest court upheld a decades-old legal precedent that prohibits retroactive ratemaking. The justices concluded that El Paso Electric Company (EPE) “has not shown sufficiently compelling reasons for overruling this Court’s retroactive ratemaking precedent.”
The Court affirmed the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission’s (PRC) denial of a proposal by EPE Read More
Brittany Alert: Rio Rancho Police Seek Erik Esparza
Los Alamos Firefighters Assisting With Riverside Fire In Española
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) crews responded to assist with firefighting efforts for the Riverside Fire in Española, which began Friday evening, April 24, 2026.
As of 9 a.m. today, April 25, the fire was estimated at 100 acres, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.
Reports came in shortly before 9 p.m. that firefighters were responding to a large brush fire in the area of N. Riverside Drive and W. Pueblo. LAFD responded with two crews and two brush trucks, working into the early morning hours. Crews made good progress and will continue firefighting efforts while closely Read More
Toppers Win Doubleheader Against Pojoaque Elkettes
Hilltopper Softball team seniors recognized at Friday’s game, from left, Adia Fortin, Andrea Dominguez, Abagail DeHerrera, Sierra Gonzales, K’Lee Warwick and Reyana Naranjo. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
K’Lee Warwick flies in after hitting a grand slam home run. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Softball team won both games of a doubleheader against the Pojoaque Elkes on Friday afternoon in games played on Hope Field at Overlook Park in White Rock.
The scores were 14-0 and 21-2.
Both games were shortened by the mercy rule. Read More
Tusas Fire Update: April 24, 2026
NMFD News:
Highlights: Thursday, fire crews used a bulldozer to construct new fireline and continued strengthening existing lines to reduce the potential for spot fires within the Tusas Fire perimeter.
The Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management team, led by Incident Commander Steven Griego, took command of the fire on Friday, April 24, from the New Mexico Forestry Division ad-hoc incident management team. Road closures in the area are still in effect; however, residents of NM 266 are allowed to return. Previous evacuation zones have all been downgraded to Ready status, including Read More
Los Alamos Mountaineers To Feature Adventures In The White Mountains Of Interior Alaska At April 28 Meeting
Adventuring in Alaska’s White Mountains. Courtesy/Mountaineers
By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
The April 28 Los Alamos Mountaineers meeting will feature a talk by Michelle Gavel and Jordan Bishop entitled “Remarkably Close, Shockingly Remote: Six years of Adventures in the White Mountains of Interior Alaska.” Michelle and Jordan lived in Fairbanks, Alaska from 2017 to 2024. During this time, their work and recreation took them all over the state, but this talk will focus on one of their favorite places, the White Mountains National Recreation Area.
Described as “remarkably Read More
Allbach: May Abounds With Opportunities To Honor Mental Health Awareness Month In Los Alamos
By JAMIE ALLBACH
Program Specialist
Los Alamos County
Mental health and substance use treatment continue to be areas where our community needs more resources. I am so grateful the Social Services Division connects people with professional support, and I’m also proud to work in collaboration with other community educators to see our county’s forms of support expand.
The Los Alamos Social Services Division is pleased to announce multiple opportunities to build skills that support mental wellbeing in our community, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. In May, we offer three unique ways Read More
New Mexico Dept. Of Wildlife To Celebrate Conservation, Hatchery Renovation Completion At 2026 GilaFest
NMW News:
SANTA FE — There is going to be quite a party May 9 in Glenwood as the New Mexico Department of Wildlife (NMW) hosts GilaFest, with the opening of the new Glenwood-Allred Wildlife Management Area (WMA), the completion of renovation work at the Glenwood State Fish Hatchery and ongoing conservation work benefiting Gila trout serving as cause for celebration.
The Department welcomes the public to this free event. Attendees can take part in a birding hike at 8 a.m. on the Glenwood-Allred WMA, which comprises 107 acres of land near the hatchery and is home to bird species such as the southwestern Read More
This Week In Sports: April 27–May. 2, 2026
This Week In Sports: April 27–May. 2, 2026
Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote, Nate Limback and Tomás Redondo.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
April 27 Monday
- Softball vs Taos Home – 4 p.m.
- Baseball vs Taos Home – 4 p.m.
April 29 Wednesday
- Baseball vs Valley Away – 4 p.m.
April 30 Thursday
- Girls/Boys Tennis Individual at Taos – TBA
May 1 Friday
- Softball vs Moriarty Away – 3 p.m.
- Softball vs Moriarty Away – 5 p.m.
- Baseball vs Moriarty Away – 3 p.m.
- Baseball vs Moriarty Away – 5 p.m.
May 2 Saturday
- Girls/Boys Track and
Daily Postcard: Chives Looking Especially Beautiful
Daily Postcard: Chives looking especially beautiful on Thursday in a garden in Velarde. Chive flowers offer a delicate, onion-garlic flavor perfect for salads, butter, or as a garnish. They are highly attractive to pollinators, rich in fiber and sulfur compounds, and can be used to make infused vinegar. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Where Words Take Root—Inside UNM‑LA’s Writing Club
By JEF BATEMAN, M.A., GCDF
Sr. Student Success Specialist
UNM-Los Alamos
Our little writing club meets at 2 p.m., every Thursday, in room B-20, which is downstairs from the library. We have a different writing challenge every week, but we also find time to share selections from the longer projects we are working on.
The club does not have a formal membership process, and writers of all abilities are welcome. These are the projects of some of the most consistent participants:
Jim O’Donnell: Jim is a literary stylist with an ear for dialogue. His current project is a short novel about Juan and his nephew Read More
Los Alamos NJROTC Holds Change Of Command Ceremony, Sweeps 2026 New Mexico JROTC 4A State Champions
LAHS NJROTC 2026-27 Cadet Staff. Courtesy photo
Former NJROTC 2025-26 Cadre: C/CDRMaya Snowden, C/LCDR Matthew Haight, C/LT Noah Banks and C/MCPO Isabella Pearson holding mini lego versions of themselves gifted by Petty Officer Pratt as a farewell gift as they continue their journey out of NJROTC. Courtesy photo
By C/ENS ALICIA VALERIO
LAHS NJROTC
Public Affairs Officer
On April 10, Los Alamos High School’s NJROTC held its annual Change of Command ceremony at Duane Smith Auditorium, celebrating the achievements of the unit and the dedication of its cadets. This long-standing tradition Read More