LANL Deputy Director Of Operations Mark Davis Briefs County Council On Lab’s Dynamic Situation
Mark Davis
LANL Deputy Director for Operations
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is in a dynamic situation, LANL Deputy Director for Operations Mark Davis told Los Alamos County Council during the May 5 meeting.
Davis recalled the last time he went before council he touched on the evolving geo-political position that the laboratory was in and that it has only grown.
“It’s hard to believe a year later the situation is even more dynamic than it was last year and LANL is at the forefront of the strategic deterrence efforts that Read More
PEEC Nature Club Develops Autonomous AI ‘PumaGuard’ System
PEEC Nature Club members who developed a 3-year ‘PumaGuard’ project combining wildlife biology, AI, and field engineering, from left, Gavin Bent, Seb Koglin, Phoebe Reid, Celia Pesiri, Adis Bock, Aditya Viswanathan, Suchi Jha, and Tate Plohr. Not pictured is Zoe Bent, who graduated in 2025. Courtesy/PEEC
By MARK MACINNIS
Los Alamos Daily Post
At a recent evening presentation at the Los Alamos Nature Center, a group of Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students in the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s (PEEC) Nature Club unveiled something far beyond a typical high school science club Read More
State Broadband Office Launches Digital Navigator Program
OBAE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico is deploying a corps of trained digital navigators to help thousands of residents in rural, low-income and older communities build the internet skills needed to access jobs, healthcare and education online.
The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) is providing $300,000 to the Department of Workforce Solutions (DWS) to develop and launch the New MexiCorps Digital Navigator program. Navigators will help New Mexicans use digital tools more confidently and safely.
“Part of OBAE’s vital mission is to address the issue of digital opportunity. Read More
Santa Fe Opera Celebrates 70th Season In 2027: Three New Productions, Beloved Revival, And American Premiere
SFO News:
The Santa Fe Opera celebrates its 70th Season with tales of power and pleasure, featuring works by Puccini, Rossini, Mozart, Janáček and a new opera about Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots by composer Brett Dean – all in the most beautiful outdoor theater on earth!
A Trio of American Premieres!
Continuing its long-standing commitment to innovation, the Santa Fe Opera will present an extraordinary trio of American premieres over the next three seasons: 2026 brings Lili Elbe with music by Tobias Picker and libretto by Aryeh Lev Stollman; 2027 will feature Of One Blood, with music Read More
Q&A Series With LAMC’s New Providers: Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Tania Pence
Dr. Tania Pence
Orthopedic Surgeon
Los Alamos Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
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Dr. Tania Pence is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. She brings 20 years of experience and expertise to her practice at Los Alamos Orthopedics & Sports Medicine inside Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC), where she began working on Dec. 1, 2026. She is affiliated with organizations such as the Read More
Los Alamos Youth Lacrosse Ends 2026 Season With Championship Win In Albuquerque
Lacrosse Fiesta participants from left, Elijah Martinez, Steven Richardson, Iszakiah Chacon, Matt Martinez, Daniel Certik, Corbin Wakeford, Quentin Adams, and David Hargather. Not pictured: Brian Cardon and Ronan Parton. Photo by Vanessa Richardson
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos 12U Youth Lacrosse wrapped up its 2026 season by winning the championship trophy at the Lacrosse Fiesta Tournament, held May 9-10 at Balloon Fiesta Park in Albuquerque.
Two round-robin games were played on Saturday, May 9. That morning, Los Alamos outlasted a large Albuquerque squad, earning a hard-fought 9-6 victory. Read More
Rep. Chandler Endorses McQueen For Land Commissioner
Rep. CHRISTINE CHANDLER
District 43
Los Alamos, Sandoval & Santa Fe Counties
I write to express my unequivocal endorsement of Matthew McQueen as the Democratic nominee for Commissioner of Public Lands.
The New Mexico Constitution assigns to the office the important responsibility of providing a strong and reliable revenue stream to support our public schools, hospitals and other public institutions. It currently relies heavily on the mineral extraction sector, while at the same time striving to diversify its economic base to meet its constitutional obligations. The revenue generated Read More
Sad Site Viewed This Morning At Ashley Pond Park
Coyotes are likely responsible for this sad sight viewed this morning at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Christopher Martinez Read More
New Mexico True Program Influences $2.3B Visitor Spending
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s flagship tourism marketing campaign delivered its highest return on investment since launching nearly 15 years ago, influencing $2.3 billion in visitor spending, according to an independent report.
The findings, from Strategic Marketing & Research, Inc., show that the New Mexico True campaign directly influenced nearly 1.2 million trips to the state in 2025, producing $169 million in state and local tax revenue—meaning that for every one dollar spent by the New Mexico Tourism Department on the New Mexico True campaign in 2025, New Mexico received Read More
LAFRW: 2026 Constitution Essay Contest Winners
By JENNIFER MCKERLEY
LAFRW
On April 25, members, friends and guests of the Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) filled Fuller Lodge for a Freedom Tea, which celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence.
Attendees enjoyed tea, a variety of snacks and desserts, and competing in a silent auction. President Linda Bullock officiated the event, and after the prayer and pledge, Ramona Goolsby presented the keynote address.
Goolsby is the Republican candidate for New Mexico Secretary of State, the office that oversees
the state’s elections, campaign Read More
Scenes From Governor’s 2026 ‘Spring Fling’ Event
Los Alamos resident Prisca Tiasse and her family greet Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham during the Spring Fling event on May 9 at the Governor’s Mansion in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham playfully reacts to the oversized hat prop set out in the photo booth during the Spring Fling event on May 9 in Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s final Spring Fling event took place Saturday, May 9, in Santa Fe. Her term in office comes to an end on Dec. 31, 2026.
All registered families from across the state were transported and welcomed to the Governor’s mansion Read More
FBI: Zuni Woman Pleads Guilty To Involuntary Manslaughter
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni woman pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter after her 2-month-old daughter died from asphyxiation.
According to court documents, on the night of Jan. 25, 2025, Miranda Cachini, 27, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, consumed alcoholic beverages and fell asleep while breastfeeding her 2-month-old daughter in bed. During the night, Cachini rolled over on top of the baby, causing her to pass away by asphyxiation.
Cachini pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and faces up to eight years in prison at sentencing.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Read More
Fort Union To Host Dineh Tah’ Navajo Cultural Program
The Dineh Tah’ Navajo Cultural Program and Fort Union National Monument special event day is Saturday, June 6 in Watrous. Courtesy/National Park Service
NPS News:
WATROUS: The Dineh Tah’ Navajo Cultural Program and Fort Union National Monument announce a special event day of presentations and performances on Saturday, June 6.
This event is part of the continued reconciliation process between the two nations, and visitors are asked to please respect that photography and videography may be limited during portions of these special programs.
Each presentation is 45-minutes long with shaded Read More
Bridge Rehabilitation Project On NM 118 Underway
NMDOT News:
GALLUP — Work on $4.5 million in a bridge rehabilitation project is taking place west of Gallup on NM 118 starting at mile post 9.2.
This project includes bridge and drainage improvements, guardrail replacement, fencing and striping of three bridges on NM 118 between mile marker 5.5 to 11.5.
NM 118 will be closed in both directions at mile marker 9.2. Drivers are asked to use I-40 as a detour.
Hasse Contracting Inc. is the contractor for the project. Crews will work from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, weather permitting. The project is expected to be completed in late September. Read More
Community Day And Water Safety Fair Launches At Storrie Lake State Park
Storrie Lake State Park, north of Las Vegas, NM, photographed facing northwest in 2023. Courtesy photo
NMSP News:
LAS VEGAS — Families are invited to Storrie Lake State Park May 17 for the first-ever Community Day and Water Safety Fair featuring hands-on safety activities, demonstrations and outdoor fun for all ages.
The event helps promote National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22, the official launch of the 2026 Safe Boating Campaign. This yearlong campaign promotes the value of voluntary, consistent life jacket wear by recreational boaters.
Highlights include fire and police truck Read More
Luján, Britt Unveil Bipartisan Advancing Water Reuse Act
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Advancing Water Reuse Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide a federal tax incentive for manufacturers and other industrial entities to invest in water reuse systems and infrastructure. As the nation’s aging water infrastructure struggles to meet growing public and private demands for freshwater, the Advancing Water Reuse Act will expand investments in water reuse to protect water, reduce demand on freshwater supplies, and spur business development Read More
Workforce Solutions: March 2026 Labor Market Review
OSI Underscores Importance Of Home Hardening, IBHS Standards During Wildfire Awareness Month
NMOSI News:
SANTA FE — As part of its Wildfire Awareness Month news release series throughout the month of May, the Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) is reminding New Mexico residents that the Wildfire Prepared Home program is an important resource to not only protect homes and businesses against wildfire, but also provides an avenue to lower insurance rates.
The program, developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), gives residents the opportunity to receive a certificate for taking steps to mitigate their home and property against wildfire. Read More
Piñon Park Pool Set To Open Memorial Day Weekend
Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County staff have been hard at work at Piñon Park Pool, in White Rock, and are happy to announce its opening date of Saturday, May 23, 2026!
Piñon Park Pool is open to the public, and Los Alamos County Aquatic Center pass holders can also utilize the facility.
The Piñon Pool Association previously ran Piñon Pool; however, they closed the facility in 2025 due to a lack of memberships. Los Alamos County reached out to the owner of the property, Attack Research, and secured a lease in February 2026 to operate the pool from May 2026 to October 2026.
Piñon Park Pool will Read More
Catch Of The Week: That Party Invite Might Be A Trap
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Wedding season is here. Graduation parties, summer barbecues, birthday dinners. Your inbox is about to fill up with invitations—and scammers have noticed.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning consumers about a phishing scam that is genuinely clever in the worst possible way. Attackers are sending fake digital invitations that look like they came from someone you actually know. A friend. A coworker. Your cousin. Great Aunt Mildred (how did she even get on the computer??).
The email looks like a real Evite or event Read More