LAHS Seniors Receive Awards And Scholarships
Recipients of the Knights of Columbus Scholarship are (left to right) Cara Gauss, Laila Muller, Steven Romero, Hayden Watkins, Olivia Shipman and Adalyn Trujillo. Courtesy/LAPS
Lance Metcalf (left) received the Rotary Great Expectation Award for Solid B Students. He was also the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Sixty Los Alamos High School seniors were presented with local awards and scholarships during the Senior Scholarship Ceremony held during senior week at the high school.
Through the generosity and support of numerous community groups and organizations, Read More
Los Alamos County Enters Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
COUNTY News:
Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has elevated fire restrictions to Stage 2, effective today, May 28, within the boundaries of Los Alamos County to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, and natural and historical artifacts.
Under the Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Order 2026-02, stringent restrictions and conditions are imposed as follows:
- Building, maintaining and use of outdoor fires including campfires and recreational fires of any kind
East Park Pool Opening Delayed Until June 3
East Park Pool. Courtesy photo
East Park Pool News:
After addressing the items identified during the initial inspection, the New Mexico Environment Department will return to East Park Pool for a re-inspection on June 2. Because state approval is required to open, the pool’s earliest possible opening date is now Wednesday, June 3.
Pool staff will continue to prepare the pool for opening as soon as possible after the follow-up inspection. Read More
State Warns Medicare Scammers Target Beneficiaries Receiving New Cards
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — New Medicare cards are arriving in mailboxes as part of a nationwide reissuance affecting 1.3 million beneficiaries—and state officials are warning residents that scammers routinely exploit these moments to steal personal information.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have issued updated Medicare cards with new Medicare numbers as part of an effort to improve security protections and reduce identity theft and fraudulent billing. Not all beneficiaries will receive an updated card. Official communications regarding replacement Medicare Read More
Fort Union Nat’l. Monument Hosts Fort Union Days In June
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NPS News:
WATROUS — Fort Union National Monument announces its annual Fort Union Days Event to be held on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday June 14, 2026. The event days are FREE to the public and run from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. The event will feature an 1800s military encampment, living historians portraying soldier and civilian life, and historic weapon and uniform presentations highlighting the period of the 1850s to 1890s.
The two formal presentations are about 90-minutes long with seating available.
- 10 a.m. — Evolution of Frontier Army Weapons and Uniforms presentation
- 1 p.m. — Evolution
Museum Of Natural History & Science, Neighboring Businesses See Strong Visitation After Grand Reopening
NMDCA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science has shattered spring attendance records and boosted nearby businesses since its grand reopening on April 4.
“When we were preparing to reopen last month, we weren’t sure what the public response would be,” said Dr. Anthony Fiorillo, Executive Director of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science. “But from the moment we opened our doors, we’ve seen an outpouring of support from our community. We’re incredibly grateful to all the visitors who have stopped by since our reopening, and we’re excited to welcome Read More
LANL Researcher Collaborates With Students To Create SciArt From Galaxy Data
New Lawsuit Challenges Wildlife Killing By Federal Agents Inside America’s Designated Wilderness Areas
ENVIRONMENT News:
SANTA FE — WildEarth Guardians, Western Watersheds Project (“WWP”), and Wilderness Watch filed a lawsuit today challenging the U.S. government’s policy of allowing federal agents to kill native wildlife, including wolves, bears, mountain lions and coyotes using poisons, traps, and aerial gunning inside the nation’s most protected public lands—congressionally designated Wilderness Areas.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico, targets a nationwide program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services that Read More
New Hours At Bradbury Science Museum Start June 16
Bradbury Science Museum. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Beginning June 16, the Bradbury Science Museum will be open from 9 a.m.–4p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and from 12–4 p.m., Sunday.
This temporary change allows builders to remodel parts of the museum for a better visitor experience.
The museum appreciates your patience during these updates and looks forward to continuing to serve the community during this phase, and to sharing the new look with visitors soon.
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Route 66 Caravan And 72oz Steak Challenge Rolls Onto Santa Fe Plaza June 13
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — People better bring their appetite for historic cars and big steaks as the spirit of Route 66 rolls into Santa Fe. The Route 66 Centennial Caravan and 72oz Steak Challenge is making a stop at New Mexico History Museum and the Santa Fe Plaza from 1–7 p.m., Saturday, June 13.
The event kicks off with “Route-beer” floats served in the History Museum’s Palace of the Governors courtyard at 1 p.m. followed by a caravan of historic cars driving into the Plaza around 2 p.m. where they’ll be parked the rest of the day. At 3 p.m. local dignitaries and special guests commemorate 100 years of Read More
Chamberlin Is Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race
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ACRR News:
Becky Chamberlin was the top predictor in the weekly pace race held on the Canada Bonita Trail by the ski hill at 6 seconds off her predicted time. She was also the first female finisher in the 2-mile distance at 28:04. Other accurate predictors were Paul Geimer recording 16 seconds off; Lynn Bjorklund with a 26 second difference and also the best female finisher on the 3-mile course with a time of 29:34; Eric Anderson at 31 seconds off and the top finisher in the 3-mile distance recording a 21:29; and Adrian Medin with a 43 second differential.
On the 1-mile Read More
Heinrich, Luján Secure Senate Passage Of Legislation To Keep Rural Community Hospitals Open, Improve New Mexicans’ Access To Healthcare
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) secured Senate passage of the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, legislation they cosponsored to improve New Mexicans’ access to healthcare and keep rural hospitals open by extending the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) program for another five years.
Many small rural community hospitals are too large to qualify for Critical Access Hospital status, but still struggle to stay open under Medicare’s current payment system. The Rural Community Hospital Read More
County Parks Team Beautifies Ashley Pond Ahead Of Friday Night Concert
Los Alamos County Parks Director Wendy and her assistant Manny were out beautifying the Pond by spreading new mulch to make it look great for Friday night music. We are lucky to have these two County employees that take such good care of our County Parks. Thank you, Wendy and Manny. If you look, you will see them at the Pond on Friday night for music. They will also be there if any needs pop up. Photo by Don Lepsch Read More
Forest Service, Boone And Crockett Club Sign Memorandum Advancing Wildlife-Based Access
USDA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service and the Boone and Crockett Club signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) underscoring the importance of sustaining outdoor recreation opportunities with a particular emphasis on public access for hunting, angling, wildlife conservation, habitat stewardship, and conservation education.
Fourteen other organizations participated in the signing and are recognized as collaborating partners to support the implementation of the MOU. Under the framework the Boone and Crockett Club will convene with these partners Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Honors 70 Graduates At 2026 Ceremony
UNM-Los Alamos graduation ceremony held May 15 in Duane Smith Auditorium. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) celebrated fall 2025 and spring 2026 graduates during its ceremony on Friday, May 15, at the Duane Smith Auditorium.
Speakers included Dr. Rebecca Estrada, higher education and workforce development specialist at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and John A. Hill, associate laboratory director, weapons engineering, at LANL. Dominique Sandoval was the student speaker.
Dean Brent Pickett congratulates the graduates on their accomplishment. “Through Read More
Documents Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Response to the New Mexico Environment Department’s Notice of Disapproval, Phase III Investigation Report for Chaquehui Canyon Aggregate Area, Los Alamos National Laboratory, EPA ID #NM0890010515, HWB-LANL-25-051, dated January 22, 2026,
5th Saturday Sale At LAMC Gift Shop May 30
‘The Arts Of Democracy’ Mobile Museum Exhibit Visits Libraries Throughout New Mexico This June
NMDCA News:
This June the Wonders on Wheels Mobile Museum brings its exhibit, “The Arts of Democracy in New Mexico” to libraries across the state.
The exhibition honors the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and highlights ideals of freedom and self-government and how they have been expressed in art forms, particularly in New Mexico.
Visitors can see the exhibit and participate in hands-on learning activities at public libraries, as well as a few community events, for free.
When & Where:
- Wednesday, June 3, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., Los Luceros Historic Site, 253
LAHS Students Help Give Safety Town A New Look
LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy, along with teacher James Steritz, police officers and students pose with the new buildings that will be unveiled at this year’s Safety Town. Courtesy/LAPS
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, left, poses with the new Safety Town buildings along with Officers Harris, Smith and Weiss. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School students in the Stagecraft and Theatrical Building Trades class, in collaboration with Los Alamos County and the Los Alamos Police Department, have been busy building new props for this year’s Safety Town. Safety Town Read More
RPNM Responds To Temporary Injunction
RPNM News:
Wednesday a Valencia County judge entered a temporary injunction against the Republican Party of New Mexico, its chairwoman and treasurer, and the state’s RNC committeeman.
The order prohibits, on pain of criminal contempt, all three of the aforementioned individuals from “publicly supporting” any Republican candidate in a contested primary. It also appears to direct Chairwoman Amy Barela to turn over the occupancy of the chair to the First Vice Chair, although the order’s duration is unclear, it does not direct the Party to hold new elections, and it does not declare the position Read More