LAPS Foundation: Last Chance For Shower With Love!
Los Alamos High School teacher Matthew Kretz received the board game Wavelength through the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation’s Shower With Love campaign. Kretz said students are enjoying the game during lunch and downtime, noting that it sparks conversation and has quickly become one of the tabletop game club’s most popular activities. Courtesy/LAPSF
From the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation:
Have you fulfilled a teacher’s wish yet? These are the final few days of Shower With Love, a community-wide campaign to “shower” Los Alamos teachers with the supplies they need for their classrooms. Read More
Obituary: Charles W. ‘Chuck’ Owens March 12, 1939 – March 1, 2026
CHARLES W. ‘CHUCK’ OWENS March 12, 1939 – March 1, 2026
Charles W. “Chuck” Owens, born March 12, 1939, in Washington, Indiana, passed away March 1, 2026, reuniting with the love of his life after 65 beautiful years of marriage.
Chuck spent his early years in Washington, Indiana, before moving to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he spent many of his formative years. He eventually made his home in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather — a good man whose quiet strength, steady work ethic, and deep love for his family defined his life.
Chuck worked Read More
County Invites Community To Share Input On Bayo Canyon Trailhead Improvements March 24 At Fuller Lodge
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County, in partnership with landscape architecture firm Groundwork Studio, invites community members to attend a public meeting to provide input on planned renovations at the Bayo Canyon Trailhead.
The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge. Residents, trail users, and community groups are encouraged to attend and share feedback about how the site is currently used and what improvements could better serve the community.
The goal of the meeting is to gather insights from the public and local user groups to Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews: ‘The Optimist’
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
Los Alamos
Now playing at SALA is a film worth your time, the “based on a true” story of a man whose early life he kept secret for sixty years.
Herbert Heller, played by Stephen Lang (Colonel Miles Quaritch in Avatar), is told by his oncologist that he should put his affairs in order. Even as he doesn’t tell his family this news, he has never told them that he survived Nazi concentration camps as a boy. But now, he commits to tell his survivor story to a project filming interviews with Holocaust survivors.
Abby (played by Elsie Fisher), a young intern on the project, is left to interview Read More
Daily Postcard: Ten Butterfly Species Spotted On Reservoir Road Last Weekend
Daily Postcard: Tortoiseshell is one of 10 butterfly species spotted last weekend on Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith
Echo Azure relaxes on a budding branch last weekend on Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith
Southwestern Orangetip sits on a pine tree branch last weekend on Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith
Mourning Cloak rests on dry leaves last weekend on Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith
Mylitta Crescent pauses on a rock last weekend on Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith
Red Admira stands on a budding branch last weekend on Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith
Painted Read More
County Personnel Board To Meet Wednesday March 18
LANL Retiree Releases Novel – The Warsaw Gambit
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory retiree Fred Berl, who played the Creature in the Los Alamos Light Opera’s Young Frankenstein, has gone from terrorizing villagers to writing novels.
He introduces The Warsaw Gambit, a gripping new thriller that plunges readers into a dangerous world of espionage, geopolitical tension, and covert operations. Driven by stolen military technology and the race to prevent it from falling permanently into hostile hands, the novel delivers a tense and timely story of loyalty, revenge, and international consequences.
At the center of the story Read More
Traffic Advisory: Pedestrian Refuge Island Modifications At Trinity Drive To Begin March 17
COUNTY News:
RL Leeder, working for Pavilion Construction, contractor of the Hill Apartments and the Realignment of 35th Street at Trinity Drive (NM-502), will be performing the following work beginning on March 17: Construction activities will take place within the center median at the new pedestrian refuge island just west of 35th Street and Trinity Drive. Construction will take place between the hours of 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Traffic control devices will be set up to protect the workers in the central lane while both eastbound and westbound lanes remain open. Motorists and cyclists are asked Read More
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Pushes To Ban Public Officials From Insider Trading On Prediction Markets
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) continued his push to hold Washington accountable and cosponsored a bill to ban public officials from insider trading on prediction markets.
The Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act addresses flagrant corruption that allows government employees to use insider information for personal gain on prediction markets. The bill bans the use of prediction markets for any federal employees who may be able to profit from their position and access to government information through betting or trading.
“Enough with the Read More
Hantavirus Confirmed In Santa Fe County Resident
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health reported a Santa Fe County resident was hospitalized with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome – the first case in New Mexico this year – and has since recovered.
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) is a severe respiratory disease which is fatal in approximately a third of affected people. New Mexico recorded seven cases in 2025, with three of them fatal.
In New Mexico, deer mice are the primary carriers of hantavirus, though it can be found in other rodents. The virus is found in mouse droppings and urine. People are typically exposed to hantavirus Read More
Santa Fe Community College To Host Northern New Mexico Healthcare Career Fair April 15
SFCC Medical Assisting students in the SFCC Simulation Lab. Courtesy photo
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College will host the Northern New Mexico Healthcare Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, in the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center, 6401 Richards Ave., 87508.
The public is invited to attend and encouraged to complete a registration form at https://bit.ly/NNMHealthcare-career-fair-2026. The event is presented in partnership with the Northern New Mexico Workforce Integration Network (WIN), SFCC Foundation and the Regional Development Corporation Read More
Ark Child Development Center Gauging Community Interest In After School Care For 3 Year Olds
By LEIGHA OLIVER
Childcare Director
Ark Child Development Center
Do you need after school care for your 3-year-old?
The Ark Child Development Center is exploring the possibility of opening an after-school program for 3-year-olds in the Los Alamos Public Schools. If you would be interested in such a program, please scan the QR code to fill out the quick form or contact the office by March 20.
The program will run from 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday during the regular school year and would be for 3-year-olds only. The district would provide transportation to the Ark. Contact the Ark if you Read More
Family YMCA Announces 2026 Summer Camp At Aspen Elementary—Registration Now Open
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA is gearing up for fun, learning, and adventure at this year’s Summer Camp. Designed to keep kids active, engaged, and learning throughout the summer. Y Camp will take place at Aspen Elementary School, running 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, from June 4 through July 24.
This year’s camp theme is Magic School Bus, inspiring campers to explore science, discovery, and imagination all summer long. Each week, children will dive into themed activities that encourage curiosity and hands-on learning.
Y Camp reinforces learning all summer with fun, interactive Read More
Free Palestine Spring Series First Tuesday Film Lineup
By KELLY MEYERS
Los Alamos
For the people of Los Alamos, the sidewalks on Trinity Drive and Central Avenue next to the Pond, have become hallowed ground. Since the dark dawn of October 2023, a small but unyielding group of community members has gathered there every single Saturday, a living testament to the belief that bearing witness is a sacred duty. As the genocide in Gaza unfolded, the need to amplify Palestinian voices—to move beyond the picket line and into a deeper space of education and solidarity—became our urgent call. Last summer we answered that call, transforming our local movie theater Read More
PEEC Presents ‘Strange New Worlds: NASA’s Exploration Of The Solar System’ March 27
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host Strange New Worlds: NASA’s Exploration of the Solar System from 7-8 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.
This family‐friendly program will take audiences on a tour of the planets, moons, and icy debris that make up Earth’s solar neighborhood, highlighting the remarkable discoveries made by robotic spacecraft over the past decade and the questions scientists hope to answer in the years ahead.
Designed for enthusiasts of all ages, the presentation will explore everything from frozen Read More
Ancient Hungry Giants: Research Uncovers Early Evidence Of Massive T. Rex Relative In NM
NMMNHS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A team of scientists studying fossils at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science have identified a New Mexico fossil belonging to a surprisingly large and geologically old member of the lineage of dinosaurs that gave rise to the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex.
This research, co-authored by New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) Executive Director Dr. Anthony Fiorillo and NMMNHS curator Dr. Spencer Lucas, shows that large tyrannosaurs lived in what’s now New Mexico millions of years earlier than scientists realized. The finding brings Read More
Updated: Los Alamos Photo Club 2026 Show Call For Entries
LAPC News:
The Los Alamos Photo Club (LAPC) announces their annual photo show, Friday April 3 through Wednesday May 6, in Step Up Gallery on the upper level of the Mesa Public Library.
Entries will be accepted from anyone who lives or works in Los Alamos County or the surrounding area. There is generally no limit to the number of entries one may submit. However, if the available display space will not accommodate all entries, entries from Photo Club members will have preference.
Nevertheless, each entrant will be able to display at least one photo. Space availability may be an issue this year. The Read More
New Mexico Girl Scouts Introduce ‘Full Flavor Flights’ As Cookie Season Enters Final Countdown
GSNMT News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The clock is ticking for cookie lovers across northern and central New Mexico! Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails is officially entering the final 10 days of the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season. With the program concluding on Sunday, March 22, community members have just over one week left to secure their favorite treats.
To celebrate the final stretch, local troops are highlighting the “Full Flavor Flight for Fifty Dollars.”
For $50, supporters can purchase a complete flight that includes one box of each of the nine available cookie varieties. This “flight” is the ultimate Read More
Zia Credit Union Officials Visit Daily Post Newsroom
Zia Credit Union officials made a surprise visit to the Los Alamos Daily Post newsroom on Monday and spent a fun time chatting with the news team at 1247 Central Ave. From left, Marketing and Business Development Manager Mandy See, Chief Lending Officer Robert Valerio, Vice President of Member Services Valerie Martinez and President and CEO Dwayne Herrera. Learn more about Zia Credit Union at www.ziacu.org. Courtesy/ZCU Read More
Maggiore: Why I’m Running For Sheriff
By ANTONIO MAGGIORE
Candidate for Sheriff
Dear Los Alamos,
First I want to say thank you to everyone who has already reached out in support of my candidacy for Sheriff. I’m truly humbled and deeply grateful.
One question I keep getting asked is why Sheriff? Why not Council? I will be completely honest, County Council took a lot out of me. It takes more time and effort than I am currently able to give to the community. I still want to serve Los Alamos to the best of my ability, and that means doing more than just pouring beer. I understand the importance of this job and the specific role it plays in our county. Read More