Wall Colmonoy Launches State-Funded Furnace Apprenticeship Program In Los Lunas
Courtesy photo
LOS LUNAS News:
LOS LUNAS — Wall Colmonoy is building the next generation of skilled furnace by launching a three-year Furnace Apprenticeship Program at its Los Lunas facility. In partnership with the University of New Mexico—Valencia, Americas Job Center Los Lunas, and the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions, this state—funded apprenticeship program is designed to train and develop skilled furnace operators through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on experience.
“People know we’re here, but they don’t really know what we do,” Angelica Ordonez Read More
Los Alamos Community Winds Announce 2025 Scholarship Winners
Miles Iverson (left) and JoyMei Lincoln receive Los Alamos Community Winds scholarship at Spring Concert Performance May 10. Courtesy photo
LACW News:
The Los Alamos Community Winds (LACW) announced this year’s scholarship winners for 2025 at their Spring Concert Performance May 10, 2025. The LACW scholarship recognizes graduating Los Alamos High School (LAHS) seniors who demonstrate a strong commitment to having a Music-Filled Life by continuing to play instrumental music now and into the future.
LACW’s scholarship winners are:
- Miles Iverson: a percussionist performing in the LAHS
PAC 8 Community Media Center: May 16-22, 2025
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for May 16-22, 2025:
Friday, May 16, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — Budget Hearing Replay 5-06–25
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast – Legislative Update
- 7 p.m. — Fire Station 4 Replacement
Connect And Learn How Indigenous-Led Land Management Can Help With Climate Crisis At Jemez Historic Site May 17
A scene of the landscape in the Jemez Mountain region. CourtesyNMDCA
NMDCA News:
Jemez Historic Site welcomes the community to join in a conversation, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, about Indigenous-led land management collaborations with Ranger Casey and presenter Miguel Santistevan.
Ranger Casey and guest presenter Santistevan will discuss Indigenous and generational cultural-based land management. Santistevan is involved in a variety of activities related to the conservation of traditional agriculture and the relationship to land, water, and culture.
These collaborations Read More
National Academy Of Sciences President Marcia McNutt To Deliver State Of Science Address Tuesday June 3
National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt will deliver her second annual State of the Science address June 3 in Washington, D.C. Courtesy/NAS
NAS News:
- “I often say, ‘America can’t be great without great science’… –NAS President Marcia McNutt
WASHINGTON, D.C. — National Academy of Sciences President (NAS) Marcia McNutt will explore the status of the U.S. research enterprise and strategies for navigating a rapidly changing scientific landscape in her second annual State of the Science address, June 3 in Washington, D.C.
The nation’s scientific enterprise is operating Read More
Coexisting With Cougars: Protecting Wildlife While Reducing Conflicts
A handsome cougar appears on the prowl, perhaps searching for dinner. Photo by Hari Viswanathan.
PEEC News:
Mountain lions are secretive and rarely seen, but are an important part of the local ecosystem. Los Alamos sits on the edge of prime mountain lion habitat, and as more people live, work, and explore the outdoors, occasional wildlife encounters may happen.
Fortunately, mountain lions go to great lengths to avoid people.
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will present an engaging and family-friendly talk during which Bandelier National Monument Natural Resources Read More
Recipients Of 2025 Mikey Aslam Scholarships Announced
2025 Mikey Aslam Scholarship recipient Jonathan Chen. Courtesy/C’YA
2025 Mikey Aslam Scholarship recipient John ‘Jack’ Dunwoody. Courtesy/C’YA
2025 Mikey Aslam Scholarship Martin Sayre. Courtesy/C’YA
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Mikey Aslam Scholarship. Aslam was a Los Alamos High School (LAHS) graduate and Eagle Scout who passed away while at college.
His family selected three winners for 2025:
- Xiaran Jonathan Chen;
- John “Jack” Dunwoody; and
- Martin Sayre.
Aslam’s parents, Kim Read More
LAFC Boys 2025-26 Season Tryouts Begin May 19, 2025
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: May 7, 2025 Game Results
Bridge News:
Here is a hand from the May 7 game of the Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club that again emphasizes the value of distributional hands.
As stated in the previous example, it is often the case that a good distributional fit will allow you to take a lot more tricks than your high cards might indicate.
This is board #12. West is the dealer and N/S are vulnerable.
West is the dealer and has a choice of opening 1♦ or 1♥. The choice West make has an impact on North’s first bid. If West opens 1♦, North will overcall with 1♠. However, if West opens 1♥, which is common in duplicate bridge games where the goal Read More
Los Alamos Girls Competitive Soccer Tryouts Begin May 15
LAYSL News:
The Los Alamos Youth Soccer League (LAYSL) Girls Competitive Program would like to invite all girls interested in playing competitive soccer in Fall 2025/Spring 2026 to participate in the upcoming tryouts.
All tryouts are 5-6:30 p.m.
- Thursday May 15: Western Area Field – U11 (2015);
- Friday May 16 Middle School – U13 (2013) – U14+ (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009);
- Monday May 19 North Mesa – U11 (2015) – U12 (2014); and
- Wednesday May 21 North Mesa – U12 (2014) – U13 (2013) – U14+ (2012, 2011, 2010, 2009).
**Teams will be formed based on birth Read More
EAA Chapter 691 To Meet May 17, Feature Pilot Roger Smith Talk On ‘Advanced Techniques For Aircraft Composites’
Local pilot Roger Smith standing in his Lightning XS, a composite airframe with a Titan IO-340 engine and all Garmin instrumentation. Courtesy photo
Northern New Mexico Chapter 691:
Northern New Mexico Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will meet Saturday, May 17 at the Los Alamos Airport, and feature a presentation by Roger Smith entitled “Advanced Techniques for Aircraft Composites”.
The meeting, open to all interested, will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the terminal building with coffee, pastries and informal discussion, followed by a short business meeting at 10 a.m. Read More
Jones: Discussion Over County ‘Fair Market Value’
By BECCA JONES
Realtor, Associate Broker
Los Alamos
I want to take a moment to discuss the recent property valuation notices (NOV) that include a new line item labeled “Fair Market Value”. In previous years, these notices typically displayed the prior year’s taxable value, the current year’s assessed value, and estimated property taxes. The addition of “Fair Market Value” can understandably raise questions about what this number actually represents.
As a licensed realtor, I believe it’s helpful to understand how this figure is determined per the County Assessor’s Office. The “Fair Market Read More
Second Lieutenant Paige Ramsey Of Los Alamos Graduates From Army Signal Basic Officer Leader Course
The family of Second Lieutenant Paige Ramsey, a member of the New Mexico National Guard, has the pleasure of announcing her graduation from Army Signal Basic Officer Leader Course (SBOLC) April 30, 2025 at Fort Eisenhower in Augusta, Ga. SBOLC is a 4-month leadership course that consists of academics and physical training and testing to assess the skill level of an officer. She joined the National Guard in 2021 and graduated from Army Basic Training at Fort Jackson, in Columbia, S.C. She has excelled in the Army and after sustaining and recovering from an injury, became a second lieutenant in Read More
NMED Hosting Climate Action Plan Public Conversations
NMED News:
SANTA FE — During public meetings scheduled for May and June, New Mexicans will have an opportunity to meet virtually with representatives from the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department and provide public input on New Mexico’s Climate Action Plan.
The Climate Action Plan, or CAP, expected to be completed by December 2025, will provide a roadmap to meet New Mexico’s climate pollution reduction targets, and aims to ensure a healthy, secure, and prosperous future for all New Mexicans.
During in-person community meetings Read More
Topper Tennis Duo Aditya Viswanathan And Michael Witkowski Crowned 2025 State Champions!
Gathered for a victory photo, from left, Topper Tennis Coach Hari Viswanathan, 2025 State Champion Aditya Viswanathan, Topper Tennis Coach Travis Gibson, 2025 State Champion Michael Witkowski and Topper Tennis Coach Tim Khazratkulov. Photo by Gowri Srinivasan
Michael Witkowski returns serve against Academy as partner Aditya Viswanathan stays alert at the net. Photo by Hari Viswanathan
SPORTS News:
Aditya Viswanathan and Michael Witkowski beat the Friedland brothers of Santa Fe Prep in a nailbiter to bring home the title of 2025 State Champions in the New Mexico 4-A category! The championships Read More
Mesa Public Library Author Talk: Christina Vo May 15
Author Christine Vo
LIBRARY News:
The Los Alamos Public Library is hosting a special author talk from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Mesa Public Library. Christine Vo will share the story of her family, the personal relationship she has with her father’s birthplace, and the genesis and challenges of co-writing a book.
The dual memoir “My Vietnam, Your Vietnam” by Christine Vo and Nghia M. Vo weaves together the stories of a man who fled Vietnam in 1975, and his daughter who returns a quarter of a century later.
These narratives, just one generation apart, reveal how the shadow of war and the light of Read More
Los Alamos County Eco Station Services Halted Several Hours Following Radiation Detection Alert Monday May 5
Scene at the Los Alamos County Eco Station Monday afternoon at 3701 East Jemez Road following a Radiation Portal Detector alert after which LAFD and LANL were called to investigate. Courtesy/LAC
LAFD and LANL respond to the scene of a Radiation Portal Detector alert Monday afternoon at the Los Alamos County Eco Station at 3701 East Jemez Road. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Eco Station services were suspended at approximately 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, for the remainder of the day, when the Radiation Portal Detectors alerted Environmental Services staff to potential radioactive Read More
County 2025 Bike To Work Event Scheduled For May 15
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department, along with the Transportation Board and Community Services Department, invites residents to participate in the “Bike to Work” event Thursday, May 15.
Cyclists are encouraged to visit the Energizer Station, 7-9 a.m. at the northwest corner of Diamond Drive and Canyon Road. Here, participants can enjoy refreshments, snacks and receive bike-related giveaways.
According to the League of American Bicyclists, nearly 40 percent of all trips in the U.S. are less than two miles, highlighting that biking is a practical and enjoyable mode Read More
UNM-LA Invites Community To Dean Candidate Forums
View of the UNM-Los Alamos campus at 4000 University Drive. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) invites the community to join two Dean Candidate Forums 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 15 for the two dean of instruction candidates. Each candidate will have their own forum.
Community members can join via Zoom with the information below or in-person in the Lecture Hall (Room 230) in Building 2 on the UNM-LA campus at 4000 University Drive.
Zoom Meeting Information
- https://unm.zoom.us/j/97649560116
- Meeting ID: 976 4956 0116
- Passcode: 791907
During the forums, Read More
Six LAHS Athletes Sign National Letters Of Intent
Los Alamos High School athletes at signing day Thursday in the LAHS lobby sign National Letters of Intent. The athletes, from left, Sophia Pieck earned a NMAA Scholarship, Ian Corey signed with Washington University-St Lewis to dive, Colette Bibeault signed with University of Colorado-Colorado Springs for track and field, Kyle Evenhus signed with the University of W. V. to play baseball, Akim Leija-Sanchez signed with NM Highlands University to play football, Benjamin Sanchez signed with Portland State University for cross country and track. He also earned the NMAA Mike Mittelstaedt Read More