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Pantex’s Nuclear Legacy: The Last Warhead Was Assembled More Recently Than You Realize
One of the reasons for Amarillo's nickname, Bomb City, is because of Pantex. Pantex is one of six production facilities in the National Nuclear Security Administration's Nuclear Security Enterprise. But it is the only nuclear weapons assembly and disassembly plant. In 1942, a plant was opened near Amarillo to produce...
Sunny, hot and breezy Tuesday afternoon
Starting the morning with temps in the 60s to low 80s across the High Plains. We had some storms move into the northwestern parts of our coverage area yesterday. Texline observed the highest rainfall with 0.57″. It will be a much drier forecast for today as the frontal boundary will move to the north. This means that everyone now across the area will see temps in the 90s to low 100s for this afternoon. Winds are forecasted to increase throughout the afternoon with gusts up to 25 to 30 mph. Be sure to stay hydrated out there as scorching temps will persist throughout the workweek. A weak cold front will move into the region Wednesday into Thursday. We could see a few storms kicked off from this in the afternoon for both days.
'Our ultimate goal': Las Cruces football seeks end to 11-year state title drought
Las Cruces High School football is aiming high in 2024. The Bulldawgs pulled off a deep playoff run in 2023 after missing the playoffs in 2022, reaching the 6A semifinals. As the No. 7 seed, Las Cruces took down Los Lunas and District 3/4-6A champion Centennial before falling to eventual 6A state champion...
Team USA could be in trouble in 2028 Olympics and Spurs could be in middle of it
We know. It's too quiet on the basketball front. Now in the dog days of the offseason, there is little news to be found about the San Antonio Spurs and fans want more. Unfortunately, there's not much that can be done until training camp approaches, but that doesn't happen until the beginning of October. Until then, we'll do our best to examine the team and the possibilities while bringing relevant content to the readers whenever possible.
Texas judge blocks release of A-F accountability scores for public schools
Once again, a Texas judge has blocked the release of A-F accountability grades for public schools…at least for now. A handful of districts sued for those grades not to be released…claiming they would be invalid.
Texas mom sentenced to 60 years for poisoning her 4-year-old daughter with Benadryl in a scheme to fake seizures
A Texas mother has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after being convicted of poisoning her four-year-old daughter in a disturbing attempt to fabricate a seizure disorder. Jesika Jones received the sentence last week for charges of injury to a child and endangering a child, according to Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney Phil Sorrells.
8th annual Braids and Fades gives students fresh cut or style to start off school year
More than 200 children got haircuts and hairstyles and a backpack with school supplies at the 8th annual Mary Lou Hazelrigg Braids and Fades event, held Sunday at Bones Hooks Park in the North Heights community of Amarillo. Barbers and hairstylists from across the city donated their time and effort to help students come to the first day of school with a fresh cut or style. Tremaine Brown, founder of the Vessel of Compassion and Humanity, was...
UNM psychology department members release statement supporting campus protesters
On July 19, individuals from the University of New Mexico psychology department delivered a statement to UNM leadership, calling for the University to drop all charges against pro-Palestine protesters and to support student rights to activism and free speech. The statement also highlighted the potential mental health effects of the...
New Mexico State football: Tony Sanchez on team's QB battle, new transfers, CUSA chances
New Mexico State coach Tony Sanchez discussed Aggies football with 600 ESPN El Paso at the Elephant Ranch Bar in Las Cruces Thursday afternoon. Here are the highlights from his conversation: Hogan, Marucci, Awad could all start at QB ...
Football: New look for the Lobos
The 2023-24 season was disappointing for the New Mexico Lobos football team. It finished the season with a record of 4-8, ending on a 44-41 loss to Utah State. Shortly after that, the University of New Mexico decided to part ways with Head Coach Danny Gonzales. Gonzales had an abysmal...
Española Humane Received Over 70 Dogs In Six Days And Seeks Foster Superheroes To Help
Española Humane has received more than 70 dogs in the last six days. Foster superheroes, it’s time to put on your capes! Española Humane is at capacity in the kennels and urgently trying to place these two litters of pups. They also have some tiny purrbabies looking for a soft place to land until they are old enough for adoption.
‘Beyond The Threshold’ Opens Thursday At Step Up Gallery
Take a step “Beyond the Threshold” with artists Linda Storm and Sandra Duran Wilson in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. The artists have created more than 100 inspirational paintings and sculptures designed to ignite the intellect and spur imagination to envision worlds beyond. The show opens Thursday.
White Rock Skate Park Closed For New Module Installation
Rendering presented at a meeting in March of the proposed skatepark layout in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC. The Los Alamos County Parks Division has closed the White Rock Skate Park for the disassembly of old park equipment and installation of new modules. Disassembly has been completed, and American Ramp Company has...
Scenes Of Operation Rewind Headlining Summer Concert
Operation Rewind headlines the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Operation Rewind is a sensational five-piece tribal band hailing from the enchanting High Country of New Mexico with a passion for music. The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series is produced by the Los Alamos County Community Services Department and Sancre Productions. The Operation Rewind concert was sponsored by PPC Solar. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com.
Daily Postcard: Fox Spotted On Kinnikinnik Park Trail
Daily Postcard: A fox is spotted last week on the Kinnikinnik Park trail. The trail can be accessed on the west side of the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center in Los Alamos. Photo by Michael Smith. Another view of the fox spotted last week on the Kinnikinnik Park trail. Photo by...
Los Alamos Extreme Cheer Team Seeks Community Support
The Los Alamos Extreme Cheer Team will be fundraising this Friday, Aug. 16 at Ashley Pond Park during the Summer Concert. Courtesy photo. We are reaching out with an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our young athletes on the Los Alamos Extreme Cheer Team.
Upper Basin states propose MOU with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Colorado River water managers are moving forward with a plan to track and get credit for conserved water. The Upper Colorado River Commission on Monday voted unanimously to move ahead with the creation of a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation that would provide accounting and credit to the Upper Basin states (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming) for water saved through conservation programs. It would also identify qualifying criteria for water conservation projects. A draft of the MOU is expected by the end of September.
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