Rep. Gabe Vasquez Announces Major Milestone: $5 Million Returned To New Mexican Taxpayers Through Casework
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On March 27, 2025, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced that his office had successfully returned more than $5 million to constituents in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District this Congress through casework services.
Rep. Vasquez’s casework team helps constituents cut past red tape and resolve issues with federal agencies, including the IRS, Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, and more.
“Hardworking New Mexican families don’t have time to deal with slow government bureaucracy and wading through red tape. My Read More
Second Hearts Ranch & Petting Zoo With Riding Lessons To Host Grand Opening April 4-5
Second Hearts Ranch petting zoo and equestrian riding school grand opening is April 4-5. Courtesy image
BUSINESS News:
Second Hearts Ranch has opened in White Rock and allows the public to interact one-on-one with a full menagerie of animals.
The family-run business, which offers a petting zoo for birthdays and other gatherings, and equestrian riding lessons, will celebrate a grand opening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 4-5 at 308 Potrillo Drive. Regular hours are noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Birthday parties will be hosted at 2:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., Read More
New Mexico State Sen. Cindy Nava Appointed Vice Chair Of NHCSL Housing Task Force For 2026-2027 Term
Sen. Cindy Nava
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Sen. Cindy Nava (D- Bernalillo) has been appointed Vice Chair of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators’ (NHCSL) Housing Task Force for the 2026-2027 term.
The appointment was made by NHCSL Vice President for Public Policy Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk of Maryland and approved by NHCSL President, Rep. Juan Candelaria of Connecticut.
Sen. Nava brings exceptional credentials to this national leadership role. Before her election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2024, she served as Senior Policy Advisor and Acting Assistant Deputy Secretary Read More
Leger Fernández Opposes Blank Check For ICE; Reiterates Pay For TSA, Coast Guard, FEMA Bill Must Be Passed
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández released the following statement after voting against H. Res. 1128 and opposing efforts to tie funding for critical homeland security agencies to unchecked authority for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE):
“I support the mission of agencies from TSA to the Coast Guard, and FEMA to the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency,” Leger Fernández said. “That’s why I’ve consistently pushed to fund them—and voted to make sure TSA agents, Coast Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society To Bury Time Capsule Beneath Oppenheimer House
Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Todd Nickols and Associate Director Kristen Hollis on March 17 with the time capsule that will be buried beneath the Oppenheimer House on Bathtub Row. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Todd Nickols in Oppenheimer’s Office on March 17 in the Oppenheimer House on Bathtub Row. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Historical Society is creating a time capsule to be buried beneath the floor of the Oppenheimer Read More
Unitarian Church To Host Five-Week Program, Dying My Way: What Are Options For Me And My Family?
Unitarian Church News:
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos is offering a free online five-week program to help community members plan for the closing chapters of their lives. It is a delight to have several expert speakers who will be presenting on various topics related to death and dying.
There is no charge for these sessions, but people are asked to please register ahead of time. Online sessions will be held from 6-7:30 p.m.
Participants may choose to come to one or all, but it is encouraged to attend all sessions.
Schedule:
- Thursday, April 2 at 6 p.m. – Presented by End of Life Options New
En Pointe School Of Dance To Present Annual Spring Recital
En Pointe School of Dance congratulates its competition team, under the direction of Samantha Riedel, on their outstanding achievement at their first competition—earning 3rd place overall and a Platinum score. Photo by En Pointe
COMMUNITY News:
En Pointe School of Dance will host its annual Spring Recital at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at the Duane Smith Auditorium. Led by owner and director Neslihan Ceren-Zeytun, the school offers a wide range of dance programs, including ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, Bollywood fusion, and both adult and youth classes.
The recital has become a cherished Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: March 27-April 2, 2026
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for March 27–April 2, 2026:
Friday, March 27, 2026
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 3-03-26
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce “Los Alamos County Manager Update”
- 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media
Betty Ehart Senior Center Scheduled For Renovations
The Betty Ehart Senior Center is scheduled to undergo renovations, including installing a new HVAC system, making the building ADA compliant and improving the parking lot. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Betty Ehart Senior Center (BESC) is in the process of getting a few upgrades.
Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) Executive Director Ramon Garcia touched on what those upgrades are: installing a new HVAC system, complying with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and bringing some of the building’s Read More