United Way Donor Spotlight: Family That Helped Start It All
Longtime United Way donor and volunteer David Meyerhofer. Courtesy/UWNNM
United Way Northern New Mexico News:
David Meyerhofer first gave to United Way as a graduate student in Princeton, New Jersey. He wasn’t thinking about legacy or lineage. He wasn’t honoring a family name. He and his wife simply looked at the organization and liked what it stood for.
“My wife and I chose United Way because we liked their approach,” he says. “It wasn’t more complicated than that.”
That was the beginning of a giving habit that has lasted over four decades. What David didn’t know—what no one in Read More
UCR Entomologists Detail Consequences And Control Measures Of New World Screwworm
UCR News:
The New World screwworm lays its eggs in open wounds and burrows into skin. While human infections are rare, the insect poses an existential threat to cattle farming and dairy production. And it has returned to the United States.
While the U.S. Department of Agriculture officially declared the parasite eradicated from the country in 1966, several notable outbreaks and incursions have occurred since then. One of those is happening now.
On June 3, the USDA confirmed a case in South Texas. It could decimate that state’s $15 billion cattle industry, and poses a similar threat to California, Read More
Pueblo Alliance LLC Honored As SBA Rural Small Business Of The Year
Ron Lovato—CEO, TSAY Corporation and Pueblo Alliance, LLC (SBA National New Mexico Rural
Small Business of the Year) and Julianna Martinez-Barbee—SBDC Director NNMC, New Mexico Small Business Development Center. Courtesy photo
From left to right: Peter Fant, CEO of San Ildefonso Services; Daven Quintana, PMI Chief Operating Officer; Trish Alley, Small Business Advocate, LANL Small Business Program; Yvonne Gonzales, Small Business Program Manager, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL); Eric Quintana, CEO and Co-founder of PMI (SBA National New Mexico Small Business of The Year Award); Read More
County Clarifications On Op-Ed ‘Don’t Join The Flock’
By DAVID KRUEGER
Public Information Officer
Los Alamos County
I’m writing to provide some clarification regarding the Op-Ed “Don’t Join The Flock” (link).
Our data collection and retention policy for the Police Department’s automated license plate readers (ALPR) is clear that all data collected from those cameras are secured on local servers and solely for official use by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Only Evidence Technicians have access to the data. Everyone who accesses the data is logged. Evidence Technicians review requests to ensure access to the data is approved only for legitimate Read More
Rep. Vasquez Secures Win In Fight For Accountability & Answers From DOD On El Paso Airport Closure
U.S. HOUSE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 4, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02)—in his role as a member of the House Armed Services Committee—secured a critical, bipartisan win in his ongoing fight to get the accountability and answers New Mexicans deserve from the Department of Defense regarding the chaotic closure of the El Paso Airport in February 2026.
During committee markup, Rep. Vasquez introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act requiring the Department of Defense to provide a report on its coordination process with DHS and FAA, an explanation Read More
Obituary: Rita M. Apel July 12, 1929 – May 6, 2026
RITA M. APEL July 12, 1929 – May 6, 2026
Rita Apel of Los Alamos, New Mexico, whose generous, loving warmth reached countless hearts, passed unexpectedly on May 6, 2026, at the age of 96.
Rita was born July 12, 1929, in Chimayo, NM to Enemecio O. and Benita Martinez the same year her father completed the family chapel, Capillita de Santa Rita. When she lost her mother at a young age, Rita and her siblings were raised by their oldest sister, Tillie. They grew up on their farm surrounded by the beautiful northern New Mexico countryside and forged a bond that lasted a lifetime.
Rita spent her high school summers Read More
Los Alamos Helps Fire Up interplanetary Space Missions
Artist’s rendering of NASA’s Dragonfly rotorcraft on the surface of Saturn’s moon Titan. The car-sized lander will explore Titan’s environment and study its complex chemistry. Courtesy/NASA/Johns Hopkins APL/Steve Gribben
LANL News:
- Work is helping to power exploration into the cosmos
Within the recesses of a Los Alamos National Laboratory facility, a scientist studies a small ceramic pellet through layers of leaded glass. The pellet fits in the palm of a hand, but its purpose is anything but small. It is a plutonium-238 heat source, engineered to power scientific instruments in some Read More
100 Men Who Care Announces June 11 Event At SALA
100MWC News:
100 Men Who Care – Los Alamos, a group of men dedicated to providing immediate and meaningful financial support to local organizations, will be holding its next quarterly event 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, June 11, at the SALA Event Center. Organized like a “Shark Tank” for nonprofits, the group votes on one of three organizations to support based on short presentations by each. Each group member then writes a check for $100 directly to the winning organization.
Through prior events, we have collected over $40,000 for local nonprofits. If you’d like to make a difference in our community, Read More
Cornell Labs: 5 Ways To Notice Bird Nests Near You
Mourning Doves on a nest under a building overhang in Arizona. Photo by Michael Sadat / Macaulay Library
CORNELL News:
Finding a bird’s nest offers a rare chance to discreetly witness the intricacies of breeding bird biology. But birds have spent millions of years evolving ways to hide their nests from onlookers—so it takes skill to find these camouflaged gems.
But take heart—if you have birds around your house, and even just a little bit of habitat such as shrubs or trees, birds are probably nesting near you. And if you start to think like a nesting bird, you can tune in to their behavior. Start Read More
DPLAC To Hold Monthly Meeting Monday June 8
DPLAC News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos (DPLAC) is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 8.
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- In person: White Rock Branch Library
- Via Zoom, Meeting ID: 816 5412 7593
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Agenda items:
- Primary election results
- Executive team updates (Chair, Vice Chair, Ward Chairs)
- Upcoming events
- Table at Los Alamos Pride June 12
- June 13: Garage Sale. Donations welcome.
- Friday night concerts
- Next monthly meeting 6:30 p.m., July 13, at Mesa Public Library
- Aug. 2: Obama Chili Cookoff, Fuller Lodge.
- September 12: JFK Fundraiser Dinner, Beef & Leaf Cafe.
- Democratic
Raptors Edge Lightening In Minors Baseball 2026 Finale
Raptors and Lightning Team Photo: (front row from left) Eli Artnak, Joseph Parkinson, Ryan O’Malley,
Eddie Artnak, Declan Stewart, Ramon Hidalgo, Braxton Berry, Oliver Sutter, Owen Keenan, Jackson
Ramsey, (middle row from left) Ryker Black, Lincoln Daley, Ronan Parton, Emmett Fort, Max Hanson,
Owen Richeson, Wayne Lamb, Raymond Waters, Bryce Maestas, Abraham Ver Burg, Wyatt Smith, Ian
Martin, (back row from left) Coaches Lara Black, Sys Hansana, Jeff Richeson, Brian Keenan, Ben Sutter,
ML Waters. (Not pictured – Owen Jeffery, Lance Rim, River Yokono-Regis, Wyatt Roybal, Crystal Read More
Piñon Park Pool To Reopen On June 9
COUNTY News:
After a week of being closed, the Los Alamos County Community Services Department is happy to announce that Piñon Park Pool will reopen Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Friday, May 29, 2026, Piñon Park Pool experienced an unexpected issue with the boiler system. Since then, the pool has been closed as staff and other County departments gather information, troubleshoot, and determine a path forward.
As a result of working with other County departments, a course of action has been developed to open the facility and maintain a safe environment. The course of action may require some disruption; Read More
The Family YMCA Invites Community To Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday At Firecracker 5k Fun Run
YMCA News:
Lace up your running shoes and help The Family YMCA make history.
Registration is now open for the annual Firecracker 5K & Family Fun Run, taking place on Independence Day. This year’s goal is especially meaningful: The Family YMCA hopes to welcome 250 runners, walkers, and joggers in honor of America’s 250th birthday celebration.
Whether participants are seasoned runners chasing a personal best, families looking for a fun holiday tradition, or neighbors who simply want to enjoy a walk with friends, everyone is encouraged to join the celebration.
“America’s Read More
Catch Of The Week: FBI Warns Of Microsoft 365 Hack
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
If you use Outlook, Microsoft Teams, or Microsoft 365 – and a lot of us do – the FBI issued a warning and wants you to know about a new attack. It showed up in April of this year, and it is worth understanding because it isn’t like the phishing attacks you have learned to spot.
The lure usually comes in as a phishing email, frequently impersonating a trusted source like a document sharing service. No fake websites. No misspelled company names. No sketchy links. The Microsoft login page you land on is completely real, but the code Read More
Land Of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation Invites Public To Birthday Party For Local Elk Turning 24
LEWF News:
CHAMITA — One of the oldest known elk in captivity is turning 24 this month, and Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation (LEWF) is inviting the public to celebrate.
Rescued in 2001 after being found entering dog doors as a calf, the elk has since become a beloved ambassador and foster mother to numerous orphaned elk calves, helping them return to the wild.
A birthday party will be held June 28, featuring elk-themed fun, enrichment activities, and an educational talk.
Tickets and event details are available at https://www.lewf.org/event-details/ishs-24th-birthday-party. Read More
County Invites Community To Comment On Upcoming Safety Improvements To Ashley Pond Park
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County preliminary design concepts for preventing vehicles from leaving Trinity Drive and entering Ashley Pond Park are now available for residents to provide feedback on now through Aug. 2.
The community is invited to review the designs and provide feedback on the County’s consultation page for this project.
Three design concepts were drafted with contractor Groundworks Studio to provide different options of protecting park-goers from the potential of vehicles intentionally or unintentionally leaving Trinity Drive, while also improving or complementing Read More
Teen Center To Host Welcome BBQ For LAHS Class Of 2030
The Los Alamos Teen Center at 475 20th St. Courtesy photo
Teen Center News:
The Los Alamos Teen Center will welcome the Los Alamos High School (LAHs) Class of 2030 to the Teen Center with a free Welcome BBQ, 3-6 p.m., today, June 5.
Incoming freshmen are invited to stop by, enjoy free food, play games, meet staff, and get familiar with everything the Teen Center has to offer.
For those curious about the Teen Center, this is a great opportunity to meet other teens and see the space in a relaxed, fun environment before the Friday night concerts.
No registration is required. Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Releases Statement Ahead Of Oil And Gas Lease Sale In The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement Thursday ahead of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s lease sale for the Coastal Plain of the Arctic Refuge today, June 5, which will open up the area’s 1.56 million acres for harmful drilling:
“I’ve been blessed to see the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge with my own eyes. It is deeply connected to the traditions and daily life of the people who have lived Read More
Daily Postcard: Western Blue Flag Iris At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: A cluster of Western Blue Flag Iris blooming Wednesday near a ponderosa pine grove at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Western Blue Flag Iris is starting to pop up all over Valles Caldera’s high-elevation meadows and grasslands. Learn more about plant life in the park here: https://www.nps.gov/vall/learn/nature/plants.htm. Photo by Corey Lycopolus/NPSNew Mexico Health Care Authority Restores Hotline For Reporting Abuse Of People With Disabilities
NMHCA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexicans will again be able to report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities directly to intake specialists starting July 1 by calling a restored toll-free hotline: 800.445.6242.
The hotline connects callers straight to intake specialists in the New Mexico Health Care Authority’s Division of Health Improvement Incident Management Bureau, eliminating extra steps so reports reach the intake team more quickly. Beginning July 1, online reports submitted through HCA’s reporting webpage will also Read More