Specter Endorses Steven Lynne For County Council
By ELLEN SPECTER
Los Alamos
I wholeheartedly endorse Steven Lynne for County Council and urge you to join me in voting for him in the primary which is currently underway.
I have known Steven for over 25 years. When I served on the School Board 2017-2026, we worked together regularly to discuss and collaborate on joint LAPS-Los Alamos County projects and issues of common concern.
Steven is the epitome of a servant leader who wants to continue to contribute to the wellbeing of our community. He embodies honesty, integrity and thoughtfulness. I admire Steven’s calm decision making process, which Read More
Piñon Splash Pad Opening Tomorrow For 2026 Season
Piñon Splash Pad in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division has announced the Piñon Splash Pad at 10 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock will open for the season at 10 a.m., Friday, May 22.
The Splash Pad is operational 10 a.m.–7 p.m., seven days a week, and is scheduled to be open through Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1, 2026.
Adult supervision is recommended for the Splash Pad area, as this is an unsupervised facility. Athletic or similar equipment is not allowed, and animals are prohibited. Those using the facility are asked not to climb on the water features Read More
Rising Stars Of Chamber Music: Isidore String Quartet To Perform In Los Alamos June 6
LACA News:
The Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA) is thrilled to welcome the Isidore String Quartet to the Duane Smith Auditorium at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Winners of a 2023 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 14th Banff International String Quartet Competition, the New York City-based ensemble is recognized as one of the most gifted young quartets performing today. Violinist Phoenix Avalon is originally from Santa Fe and performs alongside Adrian Steele (violin), Devin Moore (viola), and Joshua McClendon (cello).
Formed in 2019 at the Juilliard School, the quartet has quickly Read More
Luján, Leger Fernández, Hayes Reintroduce Legislation To Address Educator Shortages, Expand Federal Loan Forgiveness For Educators
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), and U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) reintroduced the Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, legislation that would expand and modernize the federal loan forgiveness program for educators. This legislation would help address educator shortages and increase children’s access to a diverse and well-prepared educator workforce by strengthening the federal Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF) Program.
High college costs and student loan debt impact recruitment, retention, and Read More
Joint Statement Regarding Hearing Examiners Recommendation On Proposed Sale Of NM Gas Company
NMGAS News:
New Mexico Gas Company, Bernhard Capital Partners and Emera are pleased to have received a positive recommendation from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Hearing Examiners today, which advances the proposed sale of New Mexico Gas Company to Bernhard.
As demonstrated in our joint application to the Commission, this transaction will bring approximately $87 million in benefits to New Mexico Gas customers and to communities across the state, as well as retaining a strong, locally focused utility in New Mexico. This recommendation is a key step in the ongoing regulatory Read More
Wildlife Dept. Reminds OHV Riders Of Safety Requirements
Courtesy/NMDW
NMDW News:
SANTA FE — Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and many New Mexicans will head outdoors over the next few days to enjoy warm weather and fun with friends and family.
This includes a number of off-highway vehicle users who will hit the trails, heading into some of the state’s most remote and spectacular landscapes. With that in mind, the New Mexico Department of Wildlife is encouraging anyone riding in an OHV, whether as an operator or passenger, to abide by all safety regulations.
“Accident injuries can be greatly reduced when users follow the manufacturer’s Read More
Heinrich, Luján Introduce Legislation To Improve Access To Healthcare & Keep Rural Hospitals Open
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation to improve New Mexicans’ access to healthcare and keep rural hospitals open by extending the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) program for another five years.
Many small rural hospitals are too large to qualify for Critical Access Hospital status, but still struggle to stay open under Medicare’s current payment system. The Rural Community Hospital Demonstration program Read More
New NSR And Title V Fee Schedules Take Effect June 1
NMED News:
On April 17, 2026, the Environmental Improvement Board repealed and replaced 20.2.75 NMAC, Construction Permit Fees, and 20.2.71 NMAC, Operating Permit Emissions Fees, after a duly noticed public hearing held March 23-25 at the New Mexico State Capital. 20.2.75 NMAC and 20.2.71 NMAC contain the schedules of fees for NMED’s construction permit program and Title V operating permit program, respectively. The new fee schedules take effect on June 1, 2026, the effective date of replacement 20.2.75 NMAC and 20.2.71 NMAC. Air quality permit applications submitted on or after that Read More
Department Of The Interior Oil & Gas Lease Sale In New Mexico, Texas Generates Over $4 Billion
DOI News:
SANTA FE — The Department of the Interior generated over $4 billion in total receipts from a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas lease sale in New Mexico and Texas, underscoring strong industry demand for domestic energy development on public lands.
The Bureau of Land Management leased 74 parcels totaling 33,530 acres during the quarterly lease sale. Combined bonus bids and rental payments from the sale totaled approximately $4,007,944,870. Revenue generated through lease sales is shared between the federal government and the states where the parcels are located.
“America is Read More
Eden Pharmacy Expansion To Bring 45+ Jobs To ABQ
Eden Pharmacy. Courtesy/NMEDD
EDNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Albuquerque-based Eden Pharmacy is expanding its Albuquerque operations with a $2.7 million investment in expanded space and advanced infrastructure, as announced today by the Economic Development Department of New Mexico (EDNM) and the City of Albuquerque.
The project is expected to create more than 56 jobs over the next decade, 45 of which are high-paying jobs coming in the next two years.
The investment will convert Eden’s existing facility into a state-of-the-art compounding facility in full compliance with federal standards, Read More
State Awarded Youth Mental Health Corps Planning Grant
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico will train and place young adults as near-peer health navigators in schools and community organizations statewide, building a pipeline of behavioral health workers, under a new $100,000 planning grant announced today.
The Schultz Family Foundation and Pinterest awarded the grant to the Serve New Mexico Commission under the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) for the state service program New MexiCorps. The funding will support design and launch of a Youth Mental Health Corps.
New Mexico is one of 11 states to receive the grant, with Read More
County Offices To Close May 25 For Memorial Day
COUNTY News:
In observance of Memorial Day, some Los Alamos County government offices and services will close or have modified hours Monday, May 25, 2026.
The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division are closed on Monday.
In addition, the following facilities will close or have modified hours:
- Camp May Road – Open during May – No construction activity.
- White Rock and Mesa libraries – Open 1 to 5 p.m.
- Aquatic Center – Leisure Lagoon open from 1 to 4 p.m., main pool and therapy pool closed.
- Los Alamos County Ice
Op-Ed: New Mexico Is Building The Water Infrastructure Our Future Demands
State Engineer Elizabeth K. Anderson, P.E.
By ELIZABETH K. ANDERSON, P.E.
New Mexico State Engineer
New Mexico is experiencing a watershed moment.
Within the next 50 years, the state’s top scientists project that climate change will reduce available water in New Mexico’s rivers and aquifers by approximately 25 percent.
That challenge has guided Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s approach to climate and water management from the beginning of her administration. When the governor took office in 2019, New Mexico faced a familiar but urgent problem: aging water infrastructure, worsening drought, Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Honor Employees Of The Year
LAPS 2026 Teacher of the Year Beth Combs (left) receives her award from LAPS Foundation representative Suzanne Lynne. Anesia Cope presented gift certificates for Glisten Skin and Beauty Bar to award recipients. Photos by Joyce Haven
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools is pleased to announce that Beth Combs has been selected 2026 LAPS Teacher of the Year. Claire Schappert has been selected as the 2026 LAPS Classified Employee of the Year.
Ms. Combs is a 3rd grade teacher at Aspen Elementary School and has been teaching for LAPS for nine years. Ms. Schappert is an educational assistant at Piñon Read More
Governor Declares Statewide Drought And Severe Fire Conditions As New Mexico’s Snowpack Hits Historic Low
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE— Amid the worst drought conditions on record, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has declared drought and severe fire conditions statewide and directed state agencies to take coordinated action to ensure communities receive timely information, technical assistance and resources as needed.
New Mexico’s snowpack is at a historic low while spring temperatures have soared to record highs, a potentially dangerous combination that has resulted in record low runoff and below average river flows throughout the state.
“New Mexico is experiencing Read More
Pets Of The Week: Meet Betty And Mia
Meet Best in Show Betty! At 9 years old, going on two, Betty will be the star of the Española Humane PetSmart ‘Adopt Joy’ event from noon to 3 p.m. this Friday in Santa Fe. For the past few weeks, Betty has been shining in the Española Humane Fosters in the Pen program at the Penitentiary of New Mexico, learning leash skills, polishing her manners, and mastering cues with her dedicated inmate foster. She’s crate trained, house trained, loves people, and enjoys other dogs. Whip-smart, full of personality, and still packed with sparkle, Betty is the complete package. Her entire incarcerated foster Read More
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Daily Postcard: Coyote Spotted Howling On North Mesa
Daily Postcard: A coyote is spotted howling from a grassy field on Sunday on North Mesa. Photo by Paya Pavlikova/ladailypost.com
Another view of the coyote in a grassy field on Sunday on North Mesa. Photo by Paya Pavlikova/ladailypost.com
A third view of the coyote spotted in a grassy field on Sunday on North Mesa. Photo by Paya Pavlikova/ladailypost.com Read More
Op-Ed: Sacred Space Should Be Safe Space
By Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos
As a rabbi, I am sadly and keenly aware of the appalling rise in antisemitism in this country and around the world. And as a human being, I mourn alongside our Muslim neighbors in the wake of the tragic event in San Diego on Monday. Beginning with my move to New York in 2019 and continuing after my return to Los Alamos, I’ve been a member of the New York Board of Rabbis (NYBOR). Rather than try to express my own thoughts on the terrible shooting at the San Diego mosque, I reproduce here the message sent out by NYBOR earlier today and strongly encourage all of us to reflect Read More
Los Alamos High School AP Lit Students Attend Santa Fe International Literary Festival
Los Alamos High School students during a private meet and greet with author Lauren Groff at the Santa Fe International Literary Festival. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Students in Los Alamos High School’s (LAHS) AP Literature and Composition class were generously invited by the Santa Fe International Literary Festival (SFILF) to attend talks by celebrated authors Lauren Groff and Judy Blume.
Prior to the festival, interested students voted to study Groff’s recent work, Brawlers, as an optional additional read for class. They developed and submitted a body of questions to SFILF, which earned Read More