Framed Snapshot Of Snowcapped Sangre De Cristos
A framed snapshot of the snowcapped Sangre de Cristo Mountains viewed on Sunday from the patio at Smith’s Marketplace. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
McQuiston: Advantage Of Local Agent Vs 1 800 Number
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
On the surface, insurance can feel like a simple transaction. Call a number, get a quote, move on.
But where people start to see the difference is not at the beginning. It is when something actually matters.
The Advantage of a Local Agent vs a 1 800 Number
- Someone Who Knows You vs Someone Who Knows a Script
- A 1-800 agent is trained to handle volume. They follow systems, prompts, and timelines.
- A local agent works differently. They recognize your name, your situation, and how your needs may have changed over time. That familiarity
Atomic Fiber Ushers County Into Better Internet Service

County Broadband Manger Jerry Smith
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Slow internet speeds, service disruptions and total outages are about to be things of the past. Atomic Fiber, Los Alamos County’s community broadband network, will officially start construction with a groundbreaking ceremony at 4 p.m. May 12 near the White Rock Visitor Center.
County Broadband Manager Jerry Smith said the ceremony will kick off phase one construction of the eight-phase project. Phase one will include the construction of the three network hubs. These hubs will be located Read More
Meow Wolf Honored As One Of TIME100 Companies Industry Leader In Travel & Tourism
Lyra’s Keep is a place for rest and reflection. This cavernous haven welcomes visitors to take a seat, to explore the ancient history of the Y’ruks, and marvel at the miniature worlds preserved within the stone columns. Lyra’s Keep was built by the Y’ruks, a people of the Ossuary world, as a memorial dedicated to those whose lives were lost in a volcanic cataclysm. Following the cataclysm, this space became a symbol of hope, a place to build a new society and preserve the past using the memory storing properties of Oss. Lyra’s Keep also commemorates Lyra Osstrand, the first Y’ruk to commune with Oss. Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Held Walking Tour April 24
Leadership Los Alamos group with Anne and Andy Fox outside the old CB Fox department store. Courtesy photo
Small group discussion at last week’s Leadership Los Alamos meeting. Courtesy photo
LLA News:
Leadership Los Alamos held their final session before graduation on April 24. The class explored culture in Los Alamos. Session Co-chairs Kristen Hollis and Patrick Moore led a lively morning session looking at community, culture, and leadership. Kirsten Bell led activities examining our thoughts based on surface impressions and the realities which may lie beneath.
Following lunch Read More
Luján, Goldman Reintroduce Bill To Protect Consumers, Require Transparency On Food & Grocery Delivery Apps

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and U.S. Representative Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) will reintroduce the Promoting Real-time Information on Cost Expenditure (PRICE) Act, legislation designed to provide consumers with more clarity on delivery app pricing.
When shopping through a delivery app for meal delivery, groceries, or other products, many companies apply surprise delivery fees and service charges at checkout that significantly inflate the total cost. Read More
Large Tech Investor Establishes Santa Fe Presence To Back New Mexico Innovation

BUSINESS News:
CerraCap Impact Venture Capital and Patterson Thoma Family Office are establishing a Santa Fe investment office to lead and manage investments in New Mexico technology innovation. The launch event will take place at 4 p.m. MST, April 29 in Santa Fe.
The new venture, Enchantment Labs Capital, will focus on investing in frontier science and advancing deep tech and breakthrough innovation emerging from New Mexico’s leading laboratories, universities, and research institutions.
The evening is intended to bring together a select group of founders, researchers, investors, Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Announces New Obstetrics Model In Partnership With CHRISTUS Health And Presbyterian Health
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Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) announced today a regional model for obstetric (OB) services with CHRISTUS St. Vincent in Santa Fe and Presbyterian Española Hospital. This collaboration, aimed at preserving access to safe, high-quality maternity care for patients in Los Alamos, enables the organizations to coordinate resources, strengthen cinical support, and ensure families receive the right level of care in the most appropriate setting.
As part of the new regional approach, LAMC will Read More
Basic Steps To Starting A Business In New Mexico April 30
SBDC News:
Join Business Development Specialist Christopher Garcia from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for an engaging webinar that walks you through the essential steps to starting a business in New Mexico, with a strong focus on the critical role of market analysis.
Designed for innovators preparing to pursue grant opportunities, this session will help you build a solid foundation for your venture by understanding your industry, identifying your target market, and evaluating your competition—key components for both business success and funding readiness.
In this webinar, Read More
Los Alamos Chamber Announces Launch Ceremony For Places And Spaces April 25
CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce will be performing a launch ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2026, for Places and Spaces Los Alamos’ Pajarito Trails Series website, www.pajaritotrails.us.
Places and Spaces, a local 501c(3)organization, has a mission to support the creation, improvement, and activation of places and spaces for community life in Los Alamos. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this event, which will be held in conjunction with a National Celebrate Trails Day Trails Information Fair. Co-op Park is located at 1010 Central Avenue in Los Alamos Read More