Carol A. Clark

Explora Unveils New Exhibition On The Science Of Kindness

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EXPLORA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Explora Science Center and Children’s Museum of Albuquerque (Explora) is pleased to announce the opening of a new exhibition, The Science of Kindness in “Grandma’s Casita.”

The newly-unveiled exhibition takes visitors on an immersive journey through Grandma’s house. Grandma, a retired social scientist, world traveler, and proud New Mexican, gives guests in her home the chance to hear tales of kindness from around the world, participate in kindness experiments–like studying the ripple effects of kindness and exploring how facial features convey emotion–and Read More

DPU Customers Encouraged To Attend Water Rate Hearings

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COUNTY News:

Two public hearings on proposed water rate increases are scheduled for May 20 and June 30, and water customers of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are encouraged to attend.

The first hearing is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 at the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting in room 330 on the 3rd floor of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

If the proposed water rate ordinance is approved by the BPU, it will be introduced to the Los Alamos County Council on Tuesday, June 9, prior to a second hearing scheduled for the council meeting at 6 Read More

UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board Quorum To Be Present At 2026 Graduation Ceremony Friday May 15

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UNM-LA News:

A quorum of the UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) Advisory Board is expected to attend the UNM-LA commencement ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, May 15.

The ceremony will be held at Duane Smith Auditorium in Los Alamos.

Although a quorum of board members will be present, no official business will be conducted and no votes or decisions will be made during the event. Board members will attend in support of graduating students and to celebrate their achievements.

About UNM-LA

UNM-LA is an innovative, rigorous and affordable comprehensive branch community college that provides foundations for transfer, Read More

Workshop: Healing Our Individual And Collective Trauma Saturday At Unitarian Church

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Andrea Hill

COMMUNITY News:

Andrea Hill, Kate Barnhart and Tom Steward will host a workshop, “Healing Our Individual and Collective Trauma — Responding skillfully to whatever life brings: practical tools for regulation, clarity, and resilience” 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Unitarian Church, 1738 N Sage Loop St.

Whether navigating personal stress or feeling the weight of what’s happening in the world, this workshop offers grounded, evidence-based tools to help people find steadiness and reconnect with their own resilience. The public is invited to join in for a morning Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Volunteers Help Divert Waste During 2026 Jemez Mountain Trail Runs

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On the Job in Los Alamos: Los Alamos Sustainability Alliance (LASA) members from left, Jody Benson and Dorothy Brown and Jemez Mountain Trail Run organizing committee member Kristine Coblentz man the waste station Saturday afternoon outside the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge, which was the finish line for the trail runs. Volunteers assisted runners and other attendees to properly dispose of their litter into either trash, recycle or compost bins. This year, event organizers offered compostable plates, utensils and cups. The material was taken to Reunity Resources in Santa Fe, which offers municipal Read More

Letter To The Editor: We Support Joe Granville For County

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By SUSAN & STEPHEN KNOX
Los Alamos

We are writing to enthusiastically support Joe Granville for County Council. As his next-door neighbor for the past 10 years, we have had the opportunity to see firsthand the kind of person Joe is—thoughtful, hardworking, dependable, and deeply committed to our community. Good leadership requires someone who listens carefully, treats people respectfully, and follows through on commitments. We have watched Joe demonstrate those qualities, whether helping neighbors, volunteering or serving on community boards, or seeking practical solutions Read More

Concordia Santa Fe’s Wind Orchestra To Present Concert At St. Francis Auditorium June 14

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Mid Century Joyride Sunday, June 14 at St. Francis Auditorium. Courtesy/CSF

CONCERT News:

Concordia Santa Fe’s Wind Orchestra will present its second concert of 2026 at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the New Mexico Museum of Art in the St. Francis Auditorium.

Under the direction of guest conductor Professor David Bertman, Director of Bands at the University of Houston, the 40-member ensemble will perform works by Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, Michael Markowski, Gian Carlo Menotti, Vincent Persichetti, and David White.

Admission is free, with donations gratefully accepted at the door. Read More

This Week In Sports: May 15-16, 2026

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Sports News:

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote, Nate Limback and Tomás Redondo.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

May 15 – Friday

  • Girls/Boys Track and Field State Championships UNM – TBA

May 16 – Saturday

  • Girls/Boys Track and Field State Championships UNM – TBA
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YIMBY Adventure Film Festival Returns To SALA May 16

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COMMUNITY News:

The Yes! In My Backyard! (YIMBY) Adventure Film Festival, which was inspired by my leadership Los Alamos experience. The event returns to SALA Theater this weekend at 5 p.m., Saturday, May 16.

YIMBY will be another high energy night of films about biking, outdoor adventure, and the natural world. This year’s 90-minute program features award-winning short films from Banff Mountain Film Festival and other top festivals.

There will be music from a local DJ and big giveaways (including kids’ mountain bikes, original art from local artists, full house cleanings, outdoor gear, Read More