Obituary: Dr. Ron Jones May 13, 1937 – March 13, 2026
Dr. RON JONES May 13, 1937 – March 13, 2026
It is with great sorrow we mourn the passing of Dr. Ronald “Ron” Crater Jones, 88, following complications of a fall. He was surrounded by family in his final moments.
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1937 to Thomas and Maureen (née Crater), Jones was a 1955 graduate of Highland High School. It was there that he met his future wife, Mada Swayze, in orchestra class. They married in 1957.
Jones received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of New Mexico two years later and went on to complete his Master’s degree in chemical engineering at the University Read More
Pets Of The Week: Meet Waffles And Maureen
Senior lovers! Maureen is 15, soft as a whisper, and somehow waiting … again. Life has moved her in Read More
Veteran Focused Hiring Events Across New Mexico In April
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) and the American Legion are partnering for the 11th consecutive year to host Heroes Hiring Heroes, a series of free hiring events connecting veterans, transitioning service members, military families, and the public with employers statewide.
“Veterans have the skill sets that businesses tell us are the most important, like leadership, adaptability, and strong work ethic. The Heroes Hiring Heroes events create a direct pathway to connect those strengths with employers who are ready to hire and invest in Read More
Chamber Business Breakfast To Feature 2026 Legislative Overview By Rep. Christine Chandler April 2
EEOC Sues St. Vincent Hospital For Disability Discrimination
EEOC News:
SANTA FE — St. Vincent Hospital, a medical facility operating Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center (CSV) in Santa Fe, violated federal law by failing to accommodate an employee with a disability and firing her because of her disability, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today.
According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, in or around 2021, a long-term employee of CSV fractured her foot and tore tendons in her ankle. After returning from medical leave and working light duty in a patient care position for months, the employee requested Read More
Los Alamos JJAB & Teen Center To Partner On Movie Night
Animal Wellness Action Applauds Chaves County Authorities For Breaking Up Large-Scale Cockfighting Operation
AWA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action (AWA) today commended the swift and decisive actions of the Chaves County Sheriff’s Office in dismantling an illegal cockfighting operation in southeastern New Mexico that drew more than 100 participants. New Mexico was the 49th state to ban cockfighting, only outlawing staged knife fights between birds in 2007, with the late Gov. Bill Richardson strongly advocating for the prohibition.
According to local reporting, deputies acted on a tip and discovered a large gathering tied to an active cockfighting ring, detaining multiple individuals Read More
Get Ready To Boogie On The Moors! Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever Is April 1 At Ashley Pond Park
Scene from the 2025 Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever event at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Dance enthusiasts and Kate Bush fans, this event is for you! The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever will be held at 10 a.m. April 1 at Ashley Pond Park.
The event is free and open to anyone. Participants are encouraged to wear red as in Bush’s video and to check out the dance steps on the website, https://sites.google.com/view/tmwhde-los-alamos/home
Marjorie Madsen is co-organizing the event with her daughter, Chloe Madsen Keilers, with permission from Wuthermuthers, Shambush, and global Read More
Luján Named 2026 James Beard Impact Award Honoree
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, released the following statement after being named a 2026 James Beard Impact Award honoree:
“I am deeply honored to receive this award from the James Beard Foundation. My work to protect and improve federal nutrition programs is driven by the folks back home in New Mexico working tirelessly to fight hunger in our communities every day. To these Read More
Close Up View Of Leaves Sprouting On Tree In White Rock
A close up view of leaves sprouting on the branch of a tree growing Monday on Aster Street in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Rep. Rebecca Dow Urges Governor To Expand Educational Opportunity Through Federal Education Freedom Credit
STATE News:
SANTA FE — U.S. Rep. Rebecca Dow (R- Truth or Consequences) is urging Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to opt New Mexico into the federal Education Freedom Credit program, calling it a timely opportunity to deliver meaningful, student-centered support to families across the state.
In a letter sent Monday, Rep. Dow emphasized that the program would expand access to educational resources for students, particularly those from low- and middle-income families, without requiring additional state spending.
“Too many New Mexico students are falling behind, and too many families lack Read More
Celebrate 34th Annual National Trails Day® With American Hiking Society June 6
AHS News:
Saturday, June 6, 2026, American Hiking Society invites hundreds of thousands across the nation to step onto the trails for the 34th annual National Trails Day®.
This annual event unites hikers, cyclists, paddlers, equestrians, trail organizations, public land agencies, nonprofits, and businesses, all with a shared mission: to keep any trail, anywhere better than you found it. The Nation’s 250th Celebration and American Hiking’s 50th Anniversary makes 2026 the best year yet to take part in National Trails Day® by hosting or attending an event and sharing about NTD across social Read More
Family Council: Tips To Get The Most Out Of Spring Break
LAFC News:
Spring break is far more than a simple school tradition; it is a neurological necessity. This article reveals that 75% of high schoolers experience chronic stress and negative emotions, making this mid-semester pause a vital intervention for mental well-being. By reading the full piece, you’ll unlock a strategic roadmap for “recharging” rather than just “resting.”
The guide provides actionable science-backed tips—from the specific benefits of nature immersion to the importance of “catching up” on tasks to eliminate post-break anxiety. Read More
Los Alamos Film & Culture Festival April 17-19
SALA News:
Sandy Jones, the Director of the 2026 Film and Culture Festival, would like you to save the dates for the upcoming film series. The weekend of international films, culture, and conversation in Los Alamos is close at hand.
The dates for the SALA Event Center activities are April 17–19 dates at includes three days movie magic. The event will once again host opportunities for patron and filmmaker Q&A sessions.
More information will come out in the next few weeks, but tickets are already available online with SALA. The series is listed at the following link with dates, times, and additional Read More
County Assessor Reminds Property Owners To Review Notices Of Value
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Assessor George Chandler would like to remind property owners that the Notices of Property Value (NOV) will be mailed April 1, 2026.
The purpose of these notices is to inform you of the current ownership, legal description, applicable exemptions, and the valuation placed on your property. Upon receipt of this notice, please read and verify that all information is correct.
The County Assessor’s office is on a one calendar-year valuation cycle. As established by law, property assessments for the 2026 Tax Year are determined at the 2025 market levels. The taxable Read More
Las Clinicas Del Norte Expands Service Hours
COUNTY News:
Las Clinicas del Norte, located at the Health Commons (1183 Diamond Drive, Suite D, Los Alamos) has expanded its operating hours. The clinic is now open from 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 7 a.m.–3 p.m., Wednesdays.
Las Clinicas Del Norte is a healthcare provider offering a range of services to support the health and well-being of the community in Los Alamos.
Services include:
- Primary Care Services: General medical care for individuals and families.
- Non-Emergency Medical Services: Available for non-urgent health issues.
- Sports Physicals: Physical examinations
American Telemedicine Association, Johns Hopkins Medicine Launch Initiative To Overcome Barriers To Interstate Telehealth Access
HEALTHCARE News:
WASHINGTON, DC, & BALTIMORE, MD — The American Telemedicine Association (ATA), in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine, today announced a three-year initiative to advance understanding and legislative action to reduce state licensure hurdles and expand nationwide telehealth access through carefully tailored federal solutions that complement, rather than replace, state-based licensure and oversight.
Increasing Healthcare Access Across State Lines
The LIFTT Initiative (Licensure Innovation for Telehealth Transformation) aims to educate the Read More
March’s Final Sunrise Colors Sky In Gold & Tangerine
The final sunrise of March colors the sky in golden and tangerine hues as viewed early this morning from White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Lauritzen: Local Rabbi Jack Shlachter Attends Antisemitism Conference, Invites Community To Learn More
Rabbi Jack Shlachter
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
Earlier this month, local Rabbi Jack Shlachter attended the 2026 StandWithUs (SWU) conference in Las Vegas, Nev. I discovered this when I reached out to Rabbi Schlachter after the March 12 attack at Temple Israel, a Reform synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
Rabbi Shlachter told me that he was already scheduled to attend an antisemitism conference within the next few days. The last two years have found a group called Rabbis United holding its annual meeting in conjunction with the SWU event. While Rabbis United was a gathering Read More
No Kings 3.0: Standing Up For America And Being Counted
A drone photo (#153) taken near the peak attendance during the field phase of NK3. The original photo has a resolution of 12,288 x 8192 pixels! This yielded highly detailed images that covered nearly the whole crowd. Photo by Jeremy Ebler
Segment of image #153 showing counting markers. Photo by Jeremy Ebler, William Mead
By WILLIAM MEAD
Indivisible Los Alamos
We thank all those who organized, helped execute, and attended the peaceful, highly successful Los Alamos “No Kings 3.0” Rally. It’s difficult to influence the Trump regime, but if we stand up to be counted, we can together exert significant Read More