On The Job In Los Alamos: Delbert Romero Is Beautifying Yards
On the job in Los Alamos, Delbert Romero is beautifying yards all over the community, including this one in the Pinon Trails neighborhood on Saturday in White Rock. Romero owns New Clear Solutions and is also an associate broker at Exit Realty Advantage New Mexico. His landscaping services include pruning, hedging, mowing, webworm removal, yard care, decluttering, and he specializes in rose bush care and larger properties. He can be reached at newclearsolutions@gmail.com or delbert@exitadvantagenm.com. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Governor Appoints Bernitz To Eleventh Judicial District
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the appointment of John William Bernitz as the Eleventh Judicial District Attorney, Division II, serving McKinley County.
Bernitz’s appointment is effective immediately and will last until the next general election as provided by law. He currently serves as Chief Deputy District Attorney in the Office of the District Attorney, Eleventh Judicial District, a position he has held since October 2025.
He previously operated the Law Office of John Bernitz in Gallup from 2021 to 2023, handling criminal and family law matters.
Bernitz Read More
Dendroglyphs On Valles Caldera National Preserve
Volunteer Steve Daly shows a dendroglyph to Victoria Prieto Ruarte, a National Park Service intern, and Trish Weller, a fellow volunteer. Courtesy/Elizabeth Miller
Los Amigos de Valles Caldera News:
Los Amigos de Valles Caldera Board Member Billy Smith saw the article “What the Trees Tell Us” by Elizabeth Miller in the Spring 2026 National Parks Conservation Association Spring Newsletter.
This article discusses the dendroglyphs that exist on the aspen trees on Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Los Amigos would like to pass along the link to this informative article about the sheepherders 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 before April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Monthly Notification of Groundwater Data Reviewed in March 2026
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704271_EMLA-26-BF158-2-1_March_26_monthly_GW_033126.pdf - Response to New Mexico Environment
Amateur Naturalist: Banyan Trees Also Called Strangler-Figs
Picture 1: A set of banyan tree roots are covering the trunk of the support tree. Courtesy photo
Picture 2: Trunk-like branches grow horizontally and have roots growing downward. Courtesy photo
By BOB DRYJA
Los Alamos
Darwin asserted that species most fit for their environment were more likely to survive and pass their attributes on to the next generation. This is the so called “survival of the fittest”.
Tall trees with an extensive covering of leaves provide a one kind of environment. The resulting environment at the base of such a tree is very shadowy. It is not conducive for seeds to grow since Read More
NACo: America’s Counties Recognize April 2026 As National County Government Month
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — America’s counties are joining the National Association of Counties (NACo) in recognizing April as National County Government Month (NCGM).
Throughout April, counties will honor the 3.6 million strong county workforce, educate residents about local programs and services and boost civic engagement to strengthen the connections between local government and residents.
“National County Government Month is an opportunity to celebrate all of America’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs,” NACo President J.D. Clark said. “With one in 50 American workers Read More
Daily Postcard: California Poppies Spotted In White Rock
Daily Postcard: California poppies spotted blooming Saturday night on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Native to the United States, poppies are heat tolerant, toxic to pets, and a pollinator magnet. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
Los Alamos County’s Atomic City Transit Wins 2025 Rural Transit System Of The Year Award For Excellence
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Atomic City Transit has won the 2025 Rural Transit System of the Year Award funded by 5311 Grants for Rural Areas Program.
Presented by the New Mexico Department of Transportation and the New Mexico Transit Association every year, one transit agency is recognized for excellence in operational and administrative performance.
“Every single member of our team deserves a huge high five for this great honor.” –ACT Read More
Scenes Of Lowrider Celebration At Los Alamos Post Office
The Los Alamos Post Office invited the community to celebrate the nationwide issuance of Lowrider stamps, view six cool lowrider vehicles and listen to music this morning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Post Office Manager Gabriel Lopez displays the reason for the celebration this morning in Los Alamos and across the nation … the newly issued low rider stamps. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene at the low rider celebration this morning at the Los Alamos Post Office. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Josh Smith holds up his daughter Miranda, 2, so she can Read More
NMWD Announces Opening Of 2026 Biennial Review State List Of Threatened And Endangered Wildlife Species
NMDW News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Wildlife (NMWD) will review its State List of Threatened and Endangered Wildlife Species, pursuant to the New Mexico Wildlife Conservation Act (Section 17-2-40 NMSA 1978), with public comments on the previous Biennial Review document issued in 2024 accepted from April 6 to July 6.
The Biennial Review process determines whether a state-listed wildlife species will be “uplisted” from threatened to endangered, “downlisted” from endangered to threatened, or remain unchanged from the 2024 Biennial Review determination. Adding or removing Read More
Spots Are Filling Fast For YMCA’s 2026 YESCorps Program
YMCA News:
Spots are filling quickly for the YMCA YESCorps program for middle school students.
Participants get active while serving their community through hands-on projects, making new friends, and enjoying exciting Fun Fridays each week.
Register soon to reserve a spot before the program fills up: Click here. Read More
P&Z Commission To Hear Extension Request From Columbus Capital At April 8 Meeting In Council Chambers
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m., April 8, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
The Commission will hear an extension request for SIT-2023-0063 from Greg Gonzales, dba Columbus Capital, for Site Plan approval at 535 Central Ave., for a 104,671 sq. ft. mixed-use development that proposes 322 residential units and 22,000 sq. ft. of commercial space. The property, MMV 001, is within the Downtown Los Alamos (DTLA) Zone District.
This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or Read More
Easter Tree Brightens Neighborhood In White Rock
A blossoming tree decorated with Easter ornaments brightens the neighborhood Monday on Aster Street in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Introduces Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act To Keep Up With Inflation
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich has introduced the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act to increase veterans’ yearly books and supplies stipend to keep up with inflation.
“Veterans answered the call to serve our country and defend our freedoms, and they deserve our full support after their military service.
“Right now, hundreds of thousands of veterans rely on the Post-9/11 GI Bill program to pay for higher education after their service. But over half a million veterans on the GI Bill are receiving less educational assistance Read More
New Mexico Activities Association Hardship Review Committee Will Be Holding Eligibility Hearings April 7
NMAA News:
The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) Hardship Review Committee will be holding Eligibility Hearings at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, via Zoom.
The agenda, which includes login details, is available on the Hardship Review Committee page of the NMAA website at https://www.nmact.org/hardship-committee/. A full listing of all regularly scheduled NMAA Hardship Review Committee Eligibility Hearings for the remainder of 2025-2026 is also available on this page.
Also, the NMAA Bylaws Committee will be holding a meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, via Zoom. The agenda, which Read More
This Week In Sports: April 8-11, 2026
SPORTS News:
This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Girls and Boys Softball and Baseball, Track and Field and Tennis teams have games and meets at home and away.
Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.
April 8 Wednesday
- Softball vs Pojoaque Away – 4 p.m.
- Baseball vs Pojoaque Away – 4 p.m.
- Girls Tennis vs St. Mike’s (Mesa) Home – 3 p.m.
April 10 Friday
- Girls/Boys Track and Field at Cleveland Storm Relay – 3 p.m.
April 11 Saturday
- Softball vs Española Home – 10 a.m.
- Softball vs Española Home – 12 p.m.
A Handsome Moth Visits Western Area Home
Attention-getting sites occur in the Western Area of Los Alamos, such as this lepidoptera moth seen flying by a pond. It is outside of a home and has a wingspan of about three feet. Photo by Robert Dryja Read More
High School Students From Across Nation To Compete In Poetry Out Loud National Finals
ART News:
WASHINGTON, D.C.—After months of competitions in classrooms and communities nationwide, the 2026 Poetry Out Loud National Finals will take place April 28–29 in Washington, DC.
Reciting poetry from an anthology that celebrates historic American voices in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, state and jurisdictional champions will compete for the national champion title and a $20,000 cash prize.
Poetry Out Loud is a dynamic poetry recitation competition for high school students that is designed to improve public speaking skills, build confidence, and teach about literary Read More
Video: Councilor David Reagor Discusses Broadband Project
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor discusses the County’s broadband project during a visit to the newsroom this week at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Obituary: Christopher (Chris) Gallegos July 17, 1949 – Feb. 21, 2026
CHRISTOPHER GALLEGOS July 17, 1949 – Feb. 21, 2026
The family of Christopher (Chris) Gallegos will celebrate his life and patriotism to country with a service at noon, April 16. The Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish will host the service. His family will host a small reception prior to the funeral at 10:30 a.m., at the Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1001 Bath Tub Row.
The burial with full military honors will take place following the service at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 2 p.m.
Chris was born July 17. 1949 and left this Earth far too soon Feb. 21, 2026, after a brief bout with pneumonia.
Chris was born Read More