LANL: Manhattan Project Day Trip From Santa Fe Leads To History In Los Alamos
Operated by Los Alamos National Laboratory, the Bradbury Science Museum is free and open Tuesday-Sunday. Inside, visitors can see exhibits on the Manhattan Project as well as the Lab’s current research in supercomputing, nuclear nonproliferation, biotechnology and climate science. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Eighty years after the end of World War II, locals and travelers are more interested than ever in what remains of the top-secret lab and makeshift town that supported the Manhattan Project. Here’s a guide of what you can see in a day’s journey back in time.
Head out from Santa Fe around Read More
‘Two Small Pieces Of Glass – The Amazing Telescope’ June 7
PEEC News:
The community is invited to attend a showing of “Two Small Pieces of Glass – The Amazing Telescope” 2-2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 7, in the Planetarium at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
“Two Small Pieces of Glass – The Amazing Telescope” follows two students as they interact with a female astronomer at a local star party. Along the way, the students learn the history of the telescope from Galileo’s modifications to a child’s spyglass — using two small pieces of glass — to the launch of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope and the future of astronomy.
Aiming to Read More
Stay Informed: Attend Senior Health & Wellness Fair June 5
By Kiah McConnell
Marketing & Program Coordinator
LARSO
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) is hosting a Senior Health & Wellness Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, June 5, at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center.
This free event welcomes all community members age 55+, caregivers, and family members of older adults.
A wide variety of community and state health organizations will be represented. Participating organizations will provide information on topics ranging from financial wellness, travel, fitness, health therapies, assisted living, in-home care, Read More
Governor Expands Dolly Parton Imagination Library
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an executive order Friday to expand the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program, ensuring every New Mexico child from birth to age five has access to free monthly books delivered to their home.
The signing ceremony featured Lt. Gov. Howie Morales, Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky of the Early Childhood Education and Care Department, and local program leaders who have championed literacy efforts across the state.
“Today, we’re unlocking the potential of our youngest minds and transforming the future of New Mexico one book at a time,” Read More
Matter Of Balance Classes Start In White Rock June 4
LAHS Native American Students Receive Sashes
Eight LAHS Native American students received their 2025 sashes during a Sash Ceremony attended by their families and friends as well as dignitaries from the state. From left, Leah Mountain, Secretary Josett Monette, Kaylynn Tapia, Kirah Tapia, Jace Garduño, Aashkíí Nicola Sheppard, Duane Sena, Sydney Luján, Elder Cris Velarde, Christian Peña and Assistant Secretary KatieAnn Juanico. (Not pictured Ariana Star). Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Eight Los Alamos High School Native American seniors were presented hand-woven sashes during the 2025 Sash Ceremony, which was hosted by Los Alamos Read More
LANL: A New Problem Only Quantum Computing Can Solve
A team at Los Alamos National Laboratory proved that quantum computing can simulate highly complex optical circuits, demonstrating a clear quantum advantage for this group of problems. Courtesy/ChatGPT 4o
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As quantum computing develops, scientists are working to identify tasks for which quantum computers have a clear advantage over classical computers. So far, researchers have only pinpointed a handful of these problems, but in Read More
SFCC Hosts ‘Unhoused ART’ Exhibit Opening June 12 And Panel Discussion June 18
Artwork created by one of the artists in the Unhoused ART exhibition. Courtesy photo
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College’s Art on Campus will host “Unhoused ART” an exhibition of work from unhoused individuals. The public is invited to a free reception from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, June 12, in the main entrance hallway of the college where the exhibition will be displayed. The exhibition continues through June 24, 2025.
The exhibition is open for public viewing during regular business hours at the college:
- 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday
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Rotary Great Expectation And Rotary Service Award Winners
Rotary Great Expectations scholarship winners. Courtesy photo
Rotary Service scholarship winners. Courtesy photo
ROTARY News:
Los Alamos Rotary Club announces the 2025 Rotary Great Expectation and Rotary Service scholarship winners. Congratulations!
Sophie Bathrick Price – Great Expectations Rotary Scholarship
Elizabeth Nolan – Great Expectations Rotary Scholarship
Miles Inverson – Great Expectations Rotary Scholarship
Michael Bane – Rotary Service Scholarship
Sean Lucero – Rotary Service Scholarship
Uxue Sansinena – Rotary Service Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Class Of 2025 Celebrates Graduation
2025 LLA Class. Courtesy photo.
Fun group activity. Courtesy photo
LLA News:
Last Friday, the Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) Class of 2025 celebrated its graduation at the Los Alamos Ski Hill, marking the culmination of a transformative leadership journey. This year, 25 participants received their graduation certificates, along with a 2024 grad who couldn’t attend the closing session last year.
The event featured keynote speaker Jenn Bartram, a Senior Chaplain who volunteers with both the Los Alamos Police and Fire Departments. Bartram shared reflections on leadership through service, Read More
Rotary Honors Distinguished LAHS Student Madalyn Baily
Rotarian Vincent Chiravalle presents a Distinguished Student of Service certificate to LAHS junior Madalyn Baily, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos as LAHS teacher Margo Batha shares the moment, May 20, at the United Church of Los Alamos. Photo by Gregory Viola.
By VINCENT CHIRAVALLE
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
On May 20, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos presented Madalyn Baily, a Los Alamos High School junior, with a Distinguished Student of Service award. Madalyn is indeed one who has made service part of her life and she is a very well-rounded student. Madalyn is a member of the National Honor Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos High School 2025 Graduation
Los Alamos High School graduates toss their caps into the air at the Eighty-Second Annual Commencement Exercises held May 24 at Sullivan Field, a symbolic gesture marking the conclusion of their high school academic pursuits. The 2025 Class Motto is ‘Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.’ –Winston Churchill. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene of Los Alamos High School’s Eighty-Second Annual Commencement Exercises held May 24 at Sullivan Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: May 19, 2025 Game Results
Bridge News:
Here is a hand from the May 19 game of the Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club that offers E/W a choice of game contracts plus one possible, though unlikely, slam contract.
It’s a dangerous pair of E/W hands, as it is very easy to end up in an unmakeable slam.
This is board #7. South is the dealer and both sides are vulnerable.
| North | ||||
| ♠ 954 | ||||
| ♥ KT64 | ||||
| ♦ QT92 | ||||
| ♣ 52 | ||||
| West | East | |||
| ♠ AKJ876 | ♠ | |||
| ♥ A2 | ♥ QJ753 | |||
| ♦ AK4 | ♦ 765 | |||
| ♣ T6 | ♣ AKQJ7 | |||
| South | ||||
| ♠ QT32 | ||||
| ♥ 98 | ||||
| ♦ J83 | ||||
| ♣ 9843 | ||||
South is the dealer and passes. West opens the bidding with 1♠. After North passes, East will probably bid 2♥, showing a 5+ card suit and a game forcing hand (playing Read More
Family Fishing Clinic At Valles Caldera Saturday June 7
A mentor assists a child learning to fly fish on the East Fork Jemez River in Valle Grande. Photo by /Irene Owsley/NPS
VCNP News:
After fixing a glitch, Valles Caldera National Preserve (VCNP) has just reopened registration for its first Family Fishing Clinic of the 2025 season, coming up on Saturday, June 7.
The community is invited to join VCNP and New Mexico Trout in learning all about flyfishing. In the morning, participants will discover what flyfishing is about, including reading the water, appropriate equipment, insect life, and fly-casting.
After lunch, participants will head out Read More
Zia Commemorates Major Milestone: 70th Annual Meeting
President/CEO Dwayne Herrera speaks to members of Zia Credit Union during the 70th Annual Meeting on May 21 at SALA Los Alamos Event Center. Photo by Aryanne Vigil/ZCU
Zia Credit Union Chairman of the Board JC Garcia speaking to members during the 70th Annual Meeting on May 21 at SALA Los Alamos Event Center. Photo by Aryanne Vigil/ZCU
Zia Credit Union News:
On Wednesday, May 21, Zia Credit Union commemorated a major milestone by hosting its 70th Annual Meeting at the SALA Event Center. The event drew more than 115 attendees—both in person and virtually—marking a momentous occasion in the credit Read More
First Born & Many Mothers Collaborate To Enhance Services
Program Director Anita Castillo, CLC, left, of Many Mothers in Santa and Executive Director Ellen Specter of the First Born Program Los Alamos discuss their new collaboration during a recent interview at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
The First Born Program of Los Alamos is embarking on a collaboration with Many Mothers in Santa Fe, which is expanding its service in Los Alamos and seeking local volunteers. Both programs are free of charge and offer support services for mothers and families. Read More
Pages Of Our History: Edward T. Hall
West of the Thirties book cover. Courtesy image
By SHARON SNYDER
Los Alamos
Los Alamos Ranch School turned out many young men who were destined to make their mark on society. One of these young men was Edward T. Hall, who would become a noted cultural anthropologist.
Edward was born in 1914 in Webster Groves, Mo. Not much is known about his life before he attended the ranch school between 1926 and 1927, but he loved the Southwest. He left the school for Santa Fe, where he grew up and spent a lot of time with the artist colony.
Eventually, he earned a bachelor’s in anthropology from the University Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: May 12, 2025 Game Results
Bridge News:
Here is a hand from the May 12 game of the Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club that offers an opportunity for both sides to compete for a part score contact.
Hands where both sides are bidding are among the most challenging for duplicate players.
This is board #2. East is the dealer and N/S are vulnerable.
East is the dealer and passes. South opens the bidding with 1♦ and West has a classic takeout double – opening strength in high cards, and support or tolerance for all the unbid suits. While North lacks high card strength, he/she has a long, reasonably strong spade suit worthy of a preemptive Read More
St. John’s Fully Funds Master’s Programs For New Mexico’s Public School Teachers
Courtesy photo
SJC News:
SANTA FE — St. John’s College in Santa Fe has announced a new scholarship that will cover the full cost of tuition for New Mexico K-12 teachers with demonstrated financial need pursuing a master’s degree. This opportunity applies to St. John’s three master’s programs and is open to all 21,000 K-12 teachers in the state. Classes can be taken full-time or part-time at the college’s Graduate Institute in Santa Fe and two of the master’s programs can also be completed remotely.
Funders of the new scholarship were inspired by a desire to further this work with New Mexico Read More
Seven LAHS DECA Students Attend 2025 DECA International Career Development Conference
LAHS Junior Alyssa Sun qualified as a top 5 finalist in her event, Marketing Communications Series, at the 2025 DECA International Career Development Conference. Courtesy photo
Seven LAHS DECA students attended the 2025 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Orlando, Florida, with six competing in various events. They are (left to right) Zane Kretz, Jasmine Heft, August Ovaska, Alyssa Sun, Eva Gerber, Silas Iverson and Rocco Del Mauro. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Seven Los Alamos High School DECA students recently attended the 2025 DECA International Career
Development Read More