Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)

Community Invited To Honor Los Alamos High School Teacher Brian Easton At 9 p.m. Today At UNM Hospital

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LAHS Teacher Brian Easton

COMMUNITY News:

Los Alamos High School teacher Dr. Brian Easton, who taught for more than 25 years, died from injuries he sustained in a pedestrian/vehicle accident Sunday.

Easton is an organ donor and in recognition of this incredible human being and the gift of life he will provide for others, there will be an honor walk at 9 p.m. today at the UNM Hospital’s Critical Care Tower 5 South. Anyone wishing to participate is invited to meet at 8:30 p.m. in the lobby on the fifth floor.

An honor walk is a quiet moment led by an organ donation team where a person is honored by Read More

Obituary: Gary Steven Martinez July 13, 1967-March 8, 2026

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Gary Steven Martinez July 13, 1967-March 8, 2026

Gary Steven Martinez, born on July 13, 1967, in Espanola, New Mexico, left this world peacefully on March 8, 2026, in Chimayo, New Mexico. He was a beloved figure in both his professional and personal life, remembered for his unwavering dedication to family, his skill as a Journeyman Electrician, and his warm sense of humor.

Gary was one of the main Journeyman Electricians at Los Alamos National Labs, where he was often the first individual called upon for new projects and learning opportunities. Throughout his career, he diligently pursued various

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David Izraelevitz Enters Race For Sheriff

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David Izraelevitz, Democrat, files for County Sheriff Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Izraelevitz, a former Councilor, said he decided to run for Sheriff because ‘I’ve been away from elected office for a couple of years and this is an opportunity to get involved again. Since this is a limited responsibility in our County and our current Sheriff is not running for re-election, I thought I would take the opportunity to run.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Perry Klare Files To Run For Probate Judge

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Probate Judge Perry Klare files for election Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Klare was appointed to fill a vacancy and is now seeking a full term. ‘I enjoy the job,’ he said. ‘I have personal probate experience … so its kind of true to me. I feel it was a rewarding job.’ Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Jeff Casalina Files For County Assessor

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Jeff Casalina, Democrat, files to run for Los Alamos County Assessor Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Casalina said he has retired from the Department of Energy and he wanted to do something more. After speaking to current Assessor George Chandler, Casalina decided to run for Assessor. He would bring 20 years of experience as a real estate appraiser to the table. ‘I think experience matters in a job like this,’ he said. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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Former County Manager Steve Lynne Runs For Council

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Retired Los Alamos County Manager Steve Lynne returns Tuesday to Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building to file for a position on County Council. ‘It’s been two years, I thought it is time to start giving back in a different way,’ he said. Since retiring, Lynne said he joined the Los Alamos Community Foundation, which he said has been a great experience but given his background, Lynne felt he could continue to help out. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor File For Re-Election

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Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor files for re-election Tuesday inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Taylor said she decided to run again because ‘This is the best job I ever had. I’ve learned a lot and I continue to learn a lot everyday.’ Taylor said she is a member of the Magistrate Judge Association and was appointed by the New Mexico Supreme Court to the Magistrate Judge Advisory Committee. In a politically polarizing environment, Taylor said she is proud she does not bend to politics but adheres to the rule of law. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More

County Councilor Theresa Cull Files For Re-Election

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Los Alamos County Councilor Theresa Cull files for re-election Tuesday inside Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. Cull, Democrat, said she decided to run for a second term on Council because ‘there’s a lot of good things happening or about to happened in the County and I want to see them through. She listed housing, the potential social services hub and the broadband project as a few examples. Plus, Cull said she would like to continue to work on making improvements to the small business community and helping small business owners. ‘I want to continue to be an ear for people,’ Read More