Op-Ed: To Grow Up And Leave Los Alamos…
By Sal DeWitt
From Los Alamos
I never knew there was a part of life I was missing until I left Los Alamos.
Maybe it’s a part of becoming an adult, but now I understand what everyone meant
When they talked about it being a
Sheltered,
Quiet,
Town.
Los Alamos is like a ray of sunshine hidden in a dark alley. Sometimes even unnoticed, but too small to see beyond the walls of the buildings surrounding it. Not able to reveal how dark the world could really get.
I moved to Los Angeles
After rehab,
After the drugs,
After realizing the darkest addiction existed in places people call “perfect.”
And now I find myself Read More
Glisten Honors Locals Making A Difference
From left, Suzanne Lynne, 2026 Los Alamos Public Schools Teacher of the Year Beth Combs and Glisten Skin and Beauty Bar Owner Anesia Cope celebrate Combs’ award with a pre-selected service at the local spa. Courtesy/Glisten Skin and Beauty Bar
Los Alamos Public Schools 2026 Classified Employee of the Year Claire Schappert, left, is recognized by Glisten Skin and Beauty Bar Owner Anesia Cope. Courtesy/Glisten Skin and Beauty Bar
Glisten Skin and Beauty Bar News:
Glisten Skin and Beauty Bar at 1789 Central Ave #6 recently launched a new quarterly community recognition program to celebrate individuals Read More
Catch Of The Week: That Streaming Renewal Email? Don’t Click It
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Summer is almost here, and apparently so are streaming subscription phishing emails. This week’s catch landed in my inbox trying to look very official, very urgent… and very fake.
Prime themed phish example
The email claimed to be from PrimeStream, clearly spoofing Amazon Prime. It had the branding, the button, the membership ID, the whole setup. It said payment had failed and subscription expired on May 25 and demanded a click to “Update Payment Details” RIGHT NOW. Today. No time to think.
Here’s the thing. The sender’s address was Read More
Video: Councilor Reagor Discusses Road Diet Hybrid Feature Planned For Trinity Drive
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor discusses the road diet hybrid feature planned for Trinity Drive. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
New Documents Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room
LANL News:
Documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electronic Reading Room. The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Read MorePets Of The Week: Waggles And Jerry
Waggles is a 2-year-old, 40-pound pocket Pittie with a heart far bigger than her little tugboat body. From the moment she arrived, she made her philosophy clear: wag first, ask questions later. This tiny burst of sunshine greets every person and every moment as if it is the best thing that has ever happened to her, earning herself a steady stream of admirers through Española Humane’s Fosters in the Pen program at the Penitentiary of New Mexico.
Behind all of Waggles’ nonstop happiness, however, her tiny body was quietly fighting two tick-borne diseases that were discovered after unusual bleeding Read More
‘Tierra O Muerte’—Teens Talk About Their Exhibit At NMHM
NMDCA News:
Listen to National History Day students talk about their exhibit, “Tierra o Muerte: The Tierra Amarilla Conflict” at the Palace of the Governors from 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Sunday, June 7.
The New Mexico History Museum is proud to host three special National History Day student guests from Cobre High School, Elias Guadiana, Cheyanne Medrano, and Mateo Salcido, for a talk about their exhibit, “Tierra o Muerte: The Tierra Amarilla Conflict.” The exhibit explores the historic 1967 Tierra Amarilla land grant conflict and its lasting impact on New Mexico’s cultural and political landscape. Read More
Parent Education About Autism, Caregiver Empowerment
Hispanic Cultural Center Launches First National Partnership With Salem, Massachusetts
NMDCA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Hispanic Cultural Center has launched its first national partnership to connect communities in Albuquerque and Salem, Massachusetts through shared Latino arts, culture and history.
A memorandum of understanding signed April 30 brings together the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC), the City of Salem and the North Shore Community Development Coalition, which operates Salem’s Punto Urban Art Museum. The agreement designates Salem as a Cultural Ambassador City and expands the NHCC Cultural Ambassador Program beyond New Mexico for the first Read More
Sen. Leo Jaramillo Represents New Mexico And NHCSL During Historic Recognition In Madrid, Spain
Sen. Leo Jaramillo, 4th from left, with leaders from the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL) in Madrid, Spain, as the organization received the Placa de Honor de la Orden de Isabel la Católica, one of Spain’s highest civil honors recognizing leadership, diplomacy, and international partnership. Courtesy photo
On receiving the Placa de Honor de la Orden de Isabel la Católica, Sen. Leo Jaramillo said, ‘Standing in Madrid representing New Mexico and Latino communities across our nation was deeply personal. I carried the spirit of Northern New Mexico with me into that room Read More
New Mexico’s Health Professional Loan Repayment Program Expands To Address Doctor Shortage
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Tuesday announced a major expansion of New Mexico’s Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, the latest in a series of administration actions to address a physician shortage that has left 32 of the state’s 33 counties with critical gaps in care.
Under the expanded Health Professional Loan Repayment Program, licensed physicians — including part-time physicians — will receive $75,000 per year for student debt relief over a four-year service commitment, for a total of up to $300,000. That makes New Mexico’s program the Read More
Summer Interns, Graduate Students, And Young Adults—Welcome To Los Alamos!
Summer Mondays, the United Church invites summer interns, graduate students, and young adults to the action at the sand volleyball pit and picnic grounds on the corner of Central Avenue and Canyon Drive. Centrally located across from the Aquatic Center and Nature Center and trailheads, this is the place to meet and greet, enjoy a great meal, and play some volleyball. This coming Monday is June 1, so the United Church looks forward to seeing everyone starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Pit and each Monday throughout the summer. Courtesy photo Read More
From The Fire Tower: 2026 New Mexico Great Reads Titles Announced By State Library
NMSL News:
SANTA FE — The 2026 New Mexico Great Reads book selection honors two books rooted in fire watch life: “The Burning Season” by Caroline Starr Rose and “The Mountain Knows the Mountain: A Fire Watch Diary” by Philip Connors.
The books were selected by the New Mexico Center for the Book at the New Mexico State Library (NMSL) to represent the state’s literary landscape at the National Book Festival, an event showcasing the importance of books and reading. This year’s festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, in Washington, D.C., as well as online.
Katherine Miles, Public Services Read More
Daily Postcard: Western Tiger Swallowtails At Reservoir
Daily Postcard: Western Tiger Swallowtails ‘puddling’ in mud on Monday at the reservoir. Butterflies do this instead of just drinking to obtain minerals as well as water. On Monday, there were about 50 of these butterflies gathered at the west end of the reservoir. Photo by Michael Smith
Another view of Western Tiger Swallowtails ‘puddling’ in mud on Monday at the reservoir. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Armbruster Endorses Joe Granville For County Council
By KARYL ANN ARMBRUSTER
Los Alamos
Having Joe Granville run for County Council is such a breath of fresh air. Joe is a man of the people. He brings experiences and knowledge of life that many people have never even considered.
Joe spent 20 years in the transportation industry, as a driver, operations manager and CEO of High Desert Delivery. In his transportation career, Joe managed payroll, hired and trained new employees, oversaw vehicle maintenance, and addressed transportation safety, which makes him uniquely qualified to address transportation safety issues in our town while understanding Read More
Los Alamos Golf Course Memorial Day Tournament Results
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Golf Course hosted a two-day tournament over the long Memorial Day weekend featuring a two person best ball net format.
Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 began with a 9 a.m. shotgun start both days.
Tournament results:
Championship Flight
- 1st Gross Scott Winegar & Eric Rich
- 2nd Gross Brad King & Jamie Aslin
- 1st Net Tony Fox & Stacy Howze
- 2nd Net Pat Metzger & Mike Lippiatt
First Flight
- 1st Gross Mike Finney & Eddie Sanchez
- 2nd Gross Dave Apel & Tom Gravlin
- 1st Net Kevin Brake & James Merhege
- 2nd Net Ross Capon & Kiko Rael
Second Flight Read More
New Mexico Posts One Of Nation’s Largest FAFSA Completion Gains
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico achieved one of the largest year-over-year FAFSA completion increases in the country this year, joining just three other states to hit a 20% gain as national completion rates reached an all-time high.
The National College Attainment Network (NCAN) reported that 54.7% of high school seniors nationwide completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as of May 1, nearly two months ahead of the June 30 benchmark. New Mexico stands out as one of only four states, alongside Alaska, Arizona and Florida—to record at least a 20% increase over last year, Read More
Teen Center Invites Community Members To Bring Pets To Help Students De-Stress This Week
Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center is inviting community members to help support local teens during the upcoming End of Semester De-Stress Week by bringing friendly pets to visit the Teen Center from 1–5 p.m., this Wednesday and Thursday.
Each semester, the Teen Center hosts relaxing activities, food, and opportunities for teens to unwind during finals week. Visits from animals have consistently been one of the most popular and comforting parts of the program, giving students a chance to de-stress, socialize, and take a break from academic pressures.
Community Read More
State Road 112 At El Vado Dam Closed May 27–Sept. 4, 2026
NMDOT News:
The closure prevents all public access across the dam, requiring travelers to use alternative routes, 24 hours a day throughout the closure period.
NO through traffic will be permitted; emergency vehicles must find alternate routes!
The closure allows for investigatory drilling and equipment staging on the roadway as part of long-term dam rehabilitation efforts and ongoing safety investigations into the dam’s foundation, following repairs that began in 2022.
The drilling site will be monitored by security personnel and all theft, vandalism or damage to equipment Read More
Dept. Of Wildlife Urges Public To Leave Young Wildlife Alone
Young fawn laying in grass. Courtesy/NMDW
Courtesy/NMDW
NMDW News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Wildlife is reminding the public to leave young wildlife undisturbed as spring transitions into summer.
New Mexico offers a unique opportunity to observe a wide variety of wildlife and this time of year marks the birth of many species across the state. As temperatures rise, fawns, elk calves, bear cubs and other young animals are born daily. While these encounters can be exciting, the Department urges residents and visitors to respect wildlife by keeping their distance.
Many young animals Read More