Tuesdays @The Square: Ryan Finn’s Island Jazz June 10
Scene of a previous Tuesday @The Square on the lawn in Central Park Square. Courtesy/Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District
COMMUNITY News:
Tuesdays @The Square this week will feature Ryan Finn’s Island Jazz Band, 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, on the lawn in Central Park Square.
Ryan Finn leads a jazz group that presents his original compositions, most of which are in Caribbean and Latin American styles.
After work, bring the family, a picnic blanket, and dinner, or grab food and a brew from one of the nearby restaurants and enjoy the evening together listening to local bands. The atmosphere Read More
FBI: Dulce Man Pleads Guilty To Abusive Contact With Minor
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A Dulce man pleaded guilty to sexual abuse of a minor involving the use of force.
According to court records, on or about Sept. 13, 2023, Cisco Cruzito Pinto, 38, an enrolled member of the Jicarilla Apache Nation, engaged in sexual contact with a minor who was between the ages of 12 and 16 at the time. When the victim resisted, Pinto used force to maintain control.
Pinto will be detained pending sentencing. At sentencing, Pinto faces any term of years and up to life in prison. Upon his release from prison, Pinto will be subject to a term of supervised release of not less than Read More
New Mexico Opens $5.3M Energy Efficiency Loan Program
EMNRD is accepting applications for loans to finance energy-efficiency upgrades in commercial buildings that serve a community purpose. Learn more here. Courtesy/EMNRD
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) is accepting applications for loans to finance energy-efficiency upgrades in commercial buildings that serve a community purpose.
EMNRD received $5.3 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to create an Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (EERLF), which offers low-interest loans ranging from $250,000 to $1 million Read More
Robinson: ‘We want to disrupt the status quo’
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
Steve Moise and friends have a new way to begin solving New Mexico’s many problems. He’s unveiling Imagine New Mexico. “We want to disrupt the status quo,” he says. “New Mexico is change averse. We want to cause people to think bigger and better.”
The mission, he explains, is to incentivize a few well-respected nonprofits “to collaborate and make positive, measurable change” instead of trying to chip away at the state’s many needs in isolation. “We’ll hire someone to facilitate. We’ll raise enough money to reward them for their work.” Read More
Songs Of Summer With Hummingbird Camp Students At Jemez Historic Site Saturday Evenings Through July 26
Hummingbird Music Camp. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
Jemez Historic Site is partnering with Hummingbird Music Camp to offer summer youth concerts on Saturday evenings through July 26.
Enjoy a free concert series performed by campers from Hummingbird Music Camp, 6-7 p.m., every Saturday through July 26 at Jemez Historic Site.
This event is free and open to the public, as well as to campers’ family members. Hummingbird Music Camp is a week-long summer sleep-away camp in Jemez Springs for children 8-14 years old. Campers receive daily private lessons on an instrument and participate in group Read More
Dept. Of Utilities Seeks Council Approval For Rate Hikes
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is proposing two rate changes, for electric and sewer services, and a future rate restructuring that would allow DPU to implement Time-of-Use billing for electric service.
The rate ordinances were introduced to the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) at its regular monthly meeting on March 19 and to the Los Alamos County Council on May 6. After a public hearing, BPU members approved the proposals on April 16. One remaining public hearing is scheduled for the County Council meeting on Tuesday, June 10, at 6 p.m. Council members Read More
Dr. Karen M. Trujillo Memorial Foundation Donates $50,000 To Create Endowment Scholarship For Northern New Mexico College Students
From left: NNMC Regent Ruben Archuleta, NNMC President Hector Balderas, Ben Trujillo, Dr. Karen M Trujillo Memorial Foundation Board President, NNMC Board President Michael Martin, NNMC Regent Dolores Gurule and NNMC Board Vice-President Erica Rita Velarde. Courtesy photo
Dr. Karen M. Trujillo
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — On May 17, 2025, Ben Trujillo, president of the Dr. Karen M Trujillo Memorial Foundation, presented a $50,000 check to The Northern Foundation. The donation establishes a new endowed scholarship for Northern New Mexico College students seeking an educational degree called Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: June 9, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
Anglers that would like to catch a Gila trout should head to Lake Roberts near Silver City. The lake was stocked June 5 with 1,031 Gila trout from the Federal Fish Hatchery near Mora. This Hatchery is devoted to the raising of Gila trout.
These were big trout. They averaged 20.1 inches in size and slightly over three pounds. They were excess brood fish used to supply eggs for the hatchery. Gila trout are one of two trout species (the other is the Rio Grande cutthroat trout) native to New Mexico. Gila trout are native to the Gila River system in Southwestern Read More
Welcome To The Summer Of Sewer!
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
A growing problem in Los Alamos County and throughout the country, sewer backups are an unpleasant headache for all involved. The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is tackling the problem head on through its “Summer of Sewer” community education campaign.
For the month of June, the Communitree in the Los Alamos County Municipal Building is decorated for the Summer of Sewer. It reminds us about what should not be flushed down toilets or washed down drains. Two big causes of sewer clogs are “flushable” wipes, which are not truly flushable, Read More
LA Cares Seeks Donors & Thanks Community For Support
By LYN HAVEL
President
LA Cares Board of Directors
LA Cares is your local food pantry. We are totally staffed by volunteers and supported 100% by donations from individuals, churches, businesses, schools, service organizations, and even thrift shops.
Many local groups hold food drives for us. We provide food distribution once a month and serve an average of 100 families monthly (200+ individuals). Some people may be unaware that there is a large number of people in Los Alamos (the richest county in the state) who are living paycheck to paycheck, where one car malfunction or medical emergency Read More
Scenes From 2025 ChamberFest In Downtown Los Alamos
Oh the joy of a giant sandpile in the middle of Central Avenue! Enterprise Bank & Trust sponsors this iconic event for children as part of ChamberFest. The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual event to provide a fun outing for the community while showcasing local businesses. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Max Davis displays delight with a rocket fountain in front of the Dragonfly Playhouse Daycare booth Saturday during ChamberFest. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Max Davis, left, and Henry Gigax cool off from the summer heat at a rocket fountain Saturday Read More
Los Alamos Master Gardeners Association Says Thank You!
By JANINE FALESPresident
Local Maker To Present Program At Santa Fe Book Arts Group
Liz Martineau prepares for a meet-up recently at Los Alamos Makers, 1789 Central Ave. Courtesy photo
Some of the books available for participants to explore during a June 14 program at Santa Fe Community College and June 17 at Los Alamos Makers. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to hear Los Alamos Makers member Liz Martineau present a free program, Oh, … I’m A Book Artist?, at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in Room 570 at Santa Fe Community College.
Martineau will share her winding journey combining sewing, quilting, and mixed media with bookmaking. Participants will explore Read More
Los Alamos County Council To Consider Ice Rink Cover Structure Options During Regular Meeting June 10
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will consider conceptual alternatives for a cover structure to be installed at the Los Alamos Ice Rink during its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, in Council Chambers.
Staff from the Public Works and Community Services departments will present the options and seek Council direction on how to proceed.
Since December 2024, the County project team has engaged the public through two listening sessions with the ice rink user groups, three Parks and Recreation Board meetings open to the public, and two community surveys.
Community feedback indicates Read More
Tri-M Productions’ Musical ‘Into The Woods’ Opens June 12
Scene from ‘Into The Woods’ opening June 12 for two weekends at the Santa Fe High School Performing Arts Center. Courtesy/Caiti Lord of Madrid Emulsions
THEATER News:
Tri-M Productions of Santa Fe will perform the Tony award-winning musical of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, “Into the Woods”, opening Thursday, June 12 in Santa Fe for two weekends. It is directed by Marilyn Barnes with choreography by Laura Orozco Garrett (formerly of Moving Arts Española and now Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts in Albuquerque). Kathlene Ritch, one of the voices of KHFM classical radio and long-time Desert Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Affirms Convictions Of Man For Fatal Shooting In Ruidoso
NMSC News:
The New Mexico Supreme Court (NMSC) Thursday affirmed the convictions of Travis Nolan for first-degree murder, armed robbery and tampering with evidence for the 2019 shooting death of a man in Ruidoso.
The Court remanded the case to the trial court for resentencing because the justices concluded that a one-year sentencing enhancement – rather than three years – should have been imposed on Nolan for using a firearm to commit a noncapital felony such as armed robbery. State law requires a one-year firearm enhancement if the offense is the defendant’s first felony.
Nolan was sentenced Read More
Kiwanis Club Hears Mental Health Therapist Lori Padilla Discuss Grandparents And Other Kin Raising Children
Local Mental Health Therapist Lori Padilla speaking at the June 3 Kiwanis Club meeting. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
At its June 3 meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos heard an enlightening presentation from Mental Health Therapist Lori Padilla about the issues, challenges, and support in the County for grandparents and kin raising children.
Padilla cited a 2024 report by the LANL Foundation that described how, between 2021 and 2023, New Mexico had the highest rate of children in kinship care in the nation (8%), more than double the national average (3%) and Read More
Resource Event Held For Job Corps Participants Affected By Federal Funding Cut
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In response to the federal government’s decision to close the JobCorps program nationwide, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS), alongside state, local, and community-based organization partners, held a dual-site resource event in Albuquerque and Roswell for Job Corps participants. The event was designed to Job Corps participants with employment opportunities, housing, and other essential services.
“Job Corps played a key role in our workforce system, empowering at-risk youth to pursue education, find jobs, and become self-sufficient. Read More
Daily Postcard: Weidemeyer’s Admiral At Reservoir Road
Daily Postcard: A Weidemeyer’s admiral spotted recently around Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith
Another Weidemeyer’s admiral spotted recently around Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
C’YA Celebrates 11 Years: ‘Life Is Short, Eat Dessert First!’
‘Life is Short, Eat Dessert First!’ Courtesy/C’YA
C’YA News:
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) celebrates its 11th anniversary this week with a goal for 2025 to attempt a new signature fundraiser.
This year on Oct. 4, C’YA will host a fundraiser called “Life is Short, Eat Dessert First!” Additional information on this event will be available soon.
NMSPI QPR brochures. Courtesy/C’YA
Also this week, the New Mexico Suicide Prevention Initiative (NMSPI) donated a large number of QPR brochures to C’YA’s free suicide prevention training program.
“The NMSPI donation really allows our small Read More
