Council OKs $17.9M Construction Bid For Fire Station No. 4
Los Alamos Fire Station No. 4 is set to become a brand-new building. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
With Los Alamos County Council’s approval of Spartan Construction of New Mexico’s $17.9 million bid; the replacement of Fire Station No. 4 is assured.
Council unanimously approved the bid during its regular meeting April 7. The start date for construction was not determined as of the council meeting, but Project Manager Sobia Sayeda said it is estimated that the project will be completed in November 2027.
The new station will be built next door to Read More
Wheelwright Museum Taps Nancy Steedman Acting ED
Acting Director Nancy Steedman
ART News:
SANTA FE — The Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian has named Museum Search and Reference Executive Searching (MSR) as the firm to direct the Wheelwright Museum Executive Director search.
Together, MS&R brings more than two centuries of experience in the museum field and executive search, including museum directors and curators. Their work sits at the intersection of institutional leadership, community accountability, and cultural stewardship. MS&R will work closely with the Wheelwright Selection Committee as well as listen Read More
LAPS Foundation Appoints Sylvan Argo Executive Director
Jenny McCumber, left, passes the torch to Sylvan Argo, who officially begins her tenure as Executive Director of the LAPS Foundation on Monday, April 20. Courtesy/LAPSF
LAPS Foundation News:
After more than six years of dedicated service advancing support for Los Alamos Public Schools, Jenny McCumber is stepping down as Executive Director of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation.
While we are saddened to lose an exceptional leader who guided the Foundation to new levels of impact, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Sylvan Argo as the Foundation’s new Executive Director. Argo Read More
State Fire Restrictions In Effect Across Game Commission Lands Managed By New Mexico Department Of Wildlife
New Mexico State Forester Laura McCarthy
NMDGF News:
SANTA FE — State fire restrictions are in effect across New Mexico, including on all State Game Commission lands managed by the New Mexico Department of Wildlife.
On Monday, April 6, the Department issued fire restrictions on all State Game Commission lands, including the Department’s Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). This comes after New Mexico state forester Laura McCarthy announced a ban on smoking, fireworks, campfires, grills and stoves and prescribed burns on all non-municipal, non-federal and non-Tribal lands statewide. Read More
NMPW Names Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher 2026 Communicator Of Achievement
Post news team members celebrate the statewide honor on Tuesday at Blue Window Bistro. Front row from left, Managing Editor Kirsten Laskey, Publisher Carol A. Clark, Graphic Designer Páya Pavlíková and Sports Schedule Coordinator Charlene McHale. Back row from left, Photographer John McHale, Reporter Mark MacInnes, Newspaper Distribution Coordinator Delbert Romero, Advertising Manager KayLinda Crawford and Photographer Tomás Redondo. Not pictured are Social Media Editor Chris Clark, Photographer/Videographer Nate Limback and Bookkeeper Chip Clark. Courtesy photo
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Wildlife Law Violation Checkpoints Begin Throughout State
NMDGF News:
SANTA FE — The Department of Wildlife is conducting checkpoints throughout the state this hunting and fishing season to collect biological data and to detect wildlife law violations.
As a result, the public may encounter minor delays. Department officers may be assisted by other law enforcement agencies such as the U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, New Mexico State Police or county sheriff’s offices.
Please report any wildlife crime or suspected crime that you may observe while enjoying New Mexico’s great outdoors. To report a wildlife crime, please Read More
LA Tech LLC Opens For Business In Downtown Los Alamos
LA Tech LLC Owner Stephen Kollman in his office at 1247 Central Ave. Suite F #226. Courtesy photo
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
- “Simplicity in technology is not accidental—it’s built through understanding.” –Stephen Kollman
Owner Stephen Kollman opened LA Tech LLC in February at 1247 Central Ave. Suite F #226 in downtown Los Alamos.
“One call does it all … complete IT solutions for homes and businesses,” Kollman said. ”From troubleshooting and repairs to full network, security, and infrastructure management — we handle it all.”
Kollman spoke about Read More
Los Alamos JJAB Reschedules Board Meeting To April 22
LOS ALAMOS JJAB News:
The April Los Alamos JJAB Board meeting is rescheduled to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22.
The meeting will be held via video conferencing, and the agenda is available at www.losalamosjjab.com.
The public is welcome, please contact JJAB at info@losalamosjjab.com or 505.709.8125 for additional information. Read More
DPU’s Penny Drive Made Positive Change For Community
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities collected $240 in pennies and other small change from mid-February through the end of March to benefit the Utilities Assistance Program. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
In support of the Utilities Assistance Program (UAP), the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) recently led an effort to turn pennies into positive impact, raising an extra $240 for the program.
Funded through the generous, voluntary contributions of utility customers and community members, the UAP provides regular assistance to qualified, low-income residential Read More
McQuiston: Why AI Might Not Be the Best Tool For Shopping Insurance
By ALLEN MCQUISTONJemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Wheeed! Celebrates Fourth Birthday April 20
By JONATHAN LEDUC
Wheeed!
What does a snail say on the back of a turtle??
“WHEEE!”
Wheeed! will be celebrating our 4th Birthday and would like to invite anyone aged 21+ to join us from 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Monday April 20, 2026, at 555 Oppenheimer Dr. Suite 100.
We will have birthday presents, pastries and coffee from Wolf and Mermaid, enchiladas and tamales from El Parasol, plus huge discounts and giveaways!
As our birthday approaches, we take this time to reflect on the year that has been. We share this info because these numbers are publicly available, and we would like to provide some context, but we are Read More
Environmental Improvement Board Grants Authority To Regulate PFAS-Laden Firefighting Foam
NMED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico has become the first state in the nation to classify aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) as hazardous waste under new state rules, a unanimous decision by the state Environmental Improvement Board this week that gives the New Mexico Environment Department direct authority to require cleanup from polluters.
AFFF—a firefighting foam widely used in military installations and airports—can often leach into soil and drinking water sources, leading to health effects like cancer.
Under the new rules, NMED now has authority to regulate discarded AFFF as hazardous Read More
Hilltopper Track & Field Racks Up More State Qualifying Marks At Cleveland Relays, Sepulveda Meet Of Champions
Amy Finn leapt 13’10” in the long jump at the Cleveland Storm Relays. Courtesy photo
Sophomore Koen Christensen ran a State Qualifying time of 4:32.84 in the 1600 m at the Cleveland Storm Relays. Courtesy photo
By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track and Field
It was a big week for the Hilltopper Track & Field teams, competing at the Cleveland Storm Relays on Friday, April 10 and the Marilyn Sepulveda Meet of Champions at UNM on Monday, April 13.
The Cleveland Storm Relays is a unique meet that requires teams to compete as relays for each event, so that usual individual events (for Read More
Op-Ed: Rooftop Solar Remains a Pragmatic Solution for Rising Energy Costs
By CONNOR DERMODY
As Spring begins, this is one of the more prominent times of the year where I experience an uptick in consultations for photovoltaic (PV) designs. Since I started working with homeowners in Los Alamos County four years ago, I have experienced quite a bit of change, from available incentives to how clients will be compensated for energy shared with the utility grid. Despite the ebbs and flows, I remain confident that the conscientious switch to rooftop solar is a sound solution for your current & ongoing energy needs. Here are a few reasons why I believe you should consider Read More
Topper Baseball Falls To Academy Chargers 3-18
The Topper Baseball team fell to the Albuquerque Academy Chargers 3-18 in a nonconference game played on Bomber Field Tuesday afternoon. The Toppers were no match for the powerful Charger team, and the game was called by the mercy rule in the 5th inning. Pictured: Boaz Martinez was the lead of pitcher. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The short stop Omar Bojorquez makes the catch for the 1st out of the first inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The first baseman Terran Robertson Tries to tag out Grady Sullivan in the 1st inning but the runner was safe. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Overwhelming Opposition From Public To Latest Fracking Waste Proposal
WILDEARTH GUARDIANS News:
SANTA FE — New Mexicans delivered a clear message to the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission again: “Do not allow oil and gas waste into our water.”
After more than four hours of public testimony, an overwhelming majority of public comments —roughly 90% or more—opposed the newest industry-backed proposal to allow reuse and potential discharge of “treated” oil and gas waste known as “produced water.” The commission did not reach a decision and delayed any vote on whether to hold a hearing on the rule until its next meeting.
FBI: Quemado Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearm Offense
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Quemado man pleaded guilty in federal court after law enforcement seized 13 firearms and ammunition from his property during a 2024 search.
According to court documents, in April 2024, the Catron County Sheriff’s Office was investigating residential burglaries and identified Chad Walter Gash, 43, as a person of interest. During that investigation, law enforcement determined that Gash had previously been convicted in Texas in 2014 of manufacturing or delivery of a controlled substance and that he completed his sentence in October 2019. As a convicted felon, Gash Read More
Luján Statement On Voting To Block Arms Sales To Israel
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement after voting for two resolutions, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders, blocking arms sales to Israel:
“Equipping the Netanyahu government with hundreds of millions of dollars in additional weapons will only enable the destruction of communities, undermine the prospects for a peaceful two-state solution, and further escalate the illegal war with Iran.
“The Netanyahu government has repeatedly rejected pathways to peace and continues to drive deepening humanitarian suffering in the Read More
Heinrich Announces Quiana Salazar-King As State Director
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced Quiana Salazar-King, Esq. is serving as his new State Director.
“I’m pleased to welcome Quiana Salazar-King as our new State Director,” Heinrich said. “From working at the New Mexico State Legislature to the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center, Quiana has dedicated her career to improving outcomes for our communities. She is exceptionally prepared to tackle the work ahead and I look forward to what we will accomplish together in the coming years.”
“I am grateful to join Senator Heinrich’s incredible team and have Read More
Love NM, Calvary Church To Host ‘The Gathering’—A Sacred Night Of Worship, Hope For Indigenous Communities
LOVE NM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In advance of the annual Gathering of Nations Pow Wow, Love NM, in partnership with Calvary Church, is hosting The Gathering, a sacred evening created specifically for Indigenous people and families to come together for worship, renewal, and healing through Jesus Christ.
The Gathering will take place at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 23, in the auditorium at Calvary Church Westside. This family‑friendly community outreach is open to all and will feature worship, prayer, and a message of hope centered on affirming identity in Christ.
The evening will be hosted by Will Graham, Read More