Girl Scouts Attend County Council Meeting To Advocate For More Accessible Playgrounds
Courtesy photo
By CORTNEY KRELLER
On Tuesday, Feb. 3, Girl Scouts attended the Los Alamos County Council meeting to advocate for their fellow Girl Scout, Emmy.
Emmy was born with Rett Syndrome, a rare genetic condition which impacts her physical abilities.
The public comment period started with a statement from Emmy’s troop leader, “We are here today as a troop to voice our concerns about the lack of inclusive public areas for children in Los Alamos County and would specifically like to request that the county install inclusive swings in all public playgrounds.”
Then, Girl Scouts read their Read More
Denish: Why Local Journalism Is Worth A Tax Credit
By DIANE D. DENISH
Corner To Corner
diane@dianedenish.com
As is usually the case in 30-day legislative sessions, far more bills are introduced than can realistically be read, debated in committee, and passed by two chambers. One estimate puts the combined total at roughly 600 bills between the House and Senate—excluding “dummy bills,” which are empty shells that can become substantive after the introduction deadline.
Relatively few of those bills will reach the governor’s desk, and some won’t even receive a committee hearing. That doesn’t mean they’re bad ideas; it simply means they aren’t Read More
Scenes From International Women’s Forum-New Mexico’s 2026 Legislative Luncheon
International Women’s Forum-New Mexico (IWF-NM) President Barbara Vigil, standing at left, welcomes legislators, members and guests to the IWF-NM 2026 Legislative Luncheon and first quarter membership meeting on Thursday at the New Mexico State Land Office in Santa Fe. To learn more about IWF-NM, click here. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
At Thursday’s IWF-NM 2026 Legislative Luncheon, legislators briefed members and guests on key legislative activities and priorities, from left, Rep. Christina Parajón Dist. 25-Bernalillo, Rep. Meredeth Dixon Dist. 20-Bernalillo, House Read More
Obituary: Roger Chadwick Gartz Dec. 16, 1940 – Feb 5, 2026
ROGER CHADWICK GARTZ Dec. 16, 1940 – Feb 5, 2026
Dr. Roger Chadwick Gartz was a man of deep faith, tireless service, and good humor, who spent his life alongside his wife Connie helping others through faithful church service, missionary work, and dental humanitarian efforts in his community and around the world. He died at age 85 from lymphoma.
Roger was born on December 16, 1940, in Rochester, New York, to Edward and Edna Gartz. He was the second of seven children and enjoyed a childhood shaped by sports and steady work with his parents in the family doughnut shop and laying hardwood floors. Edward Read More
New Mexico Providers Struggle To Secure State Funding For Sex Assault, Domestic Violence Services
The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo
By Margaret O’Hara
The Santa Fe New Mexican
To MaryEllen Garcia, executive director of the New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence, serving survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault shouldn’t be a short-term initiative.
“Survivor safety, it’s not a pilot project. … It requires ongoing investment,” Garcia said.
But whether state lawmakers are willing to make that investment this year remains uncertain.
As lawmakers hash out the details of how New Mexico will spend its money in fiscal year 2027, Read More
House Passes Legislation To Support Educators, Expand Access To Higher Education
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Feb. 6, the House of Representatives passed three important pieces of legislation to support students and teachers and strengthen educational institutions across the state.
House Bill 8, which passed by a vote of 45-23, creates a first-of-its-kind dedicated funding source for higher education projects. This Higher Education Major Projects Fund would fully fund the UNM School of Medicine expansion, a mixed-use humanities building at NMSU, and student life and housing projects statewide.
“As higher education enrollment continues to climb in New Mexico and capital Read More
County Council To Meet In Closed & Work Sessions Feb. 10
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will meet in both closed and work sessions Feb. 10, 2026, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Avenue.
The closed session will be held at 5 p.m. and the agenda can be found here.
The work session will be held at 6 p.m. and the agenda can be found here. Read More
Two New Mexico Elementary Schools Recognized As National Distinguished Schools
NMPED News:
SANTA FE — Two New Mexico elementary schools—Dennis Chavez Elementary in Belen and Loving Elementary in Loving—are among only 100 schools nationwide to be named 2025 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished Schools.
The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) announced today the recognition as part of a national program administered by the National Association of ESEA State Program Administrators, which has honored high-achieving Title I schools since 1996.
“I am incredibly proud of Dennis Chavez and Loving Elementary Schools Read More
Gold & Silver For LA Ski Racing Club At Arizona Snowbowl
Los Alamos Ski Racing Club celebrates a gold-and-silver finish at Arizona Snowbowl: Hiro Mertes (top center) captured 1st place, and Noah Bane (top left) earned 2nd place in the U18 men’s slalom race. Photo by Yoko Suzuki.
By KEVIN MERTES
Los Alamos Ski Racing Club
A thin winter didn’t slow the Los Alamos Ski Racing Club (LASRC) one bit! Six determined youth alpine racers—led by head coach Lisa Kimura and coach Kevin Mertes—headed south to Arizona Snowbowl for a pair of fast, technical slalom races Feb. 1–2 in the US Ski & Snowboard Rocky Mountain Southern Series (RMSS), hosted by the Flagstaff Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Feb. 2, 2026
BRIDGE News:
The Feb. 4 team game was a great success. There were 7 teams in play, including two teams from Santa Fe. Local players Sig Lodwig, Jerry Morzinski, Jerry Fleming and Cliff Rudy were the overall winners.
The two games on Feb. 9 and 11 are Sectional Tournament at Clubs (STaC) games. Martin Cooper and Jerry Fleming were overall winners on Feb. 2. Bob and Laurie Walker were high in flight B.
Here’s another competitive hand. Both sides should get into the auction. When the high cards are reasonably evenly divided between the two pairs, it makes for in interesting challenge!
Board 10 from the Read More
Galaxy Nail & Spa Is Celebrating 10th Anniversary!
Galaxy Nail & Spa in Smith’s Marketplace Shopping Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. Co-owners John Hiep Dinh, shown here Saturday, and his wife Helen Huyen Nguyen express their gratitude to the community, saying, ‘Thank you Los Alamos for 10 great years in business here! Come visit us at Galaxy Nails and Spa!’ Courtesy photo
Galaxy Nail & Spa Co-owner John Hiep Dinh welcoming clients on Saturday in Smith’s Marketplace Shopping Center. Courtesy photo Read More
Only In New Mexico: Subordinate Hires The Boss
By MILAN SIMONICH
The Santa Fe New Mexican
Never should rich and powerful public employees get to select their own bosses. It happens all the time at New Mexico’s universities.
Presidents of universities handpick the people who serve as student regents. The governor technically makes the appointment, but presidents supply the names of the students they want as regents.
With all that leverage, presidents can lock up the loyalty of regents who are supposed to be looking out for fellow students. The results can be awful for the student body, faculty members and the public.
At Western New Mexico Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Crew Working At UNM-LA
On the job in Los Alamos a crew works on the steps near the Student Center on Feb. 2 at UNM-LA, as part of ongoing efforts underway to upgrade and beautify the campus. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Obituary: Rene Marie Balagna May 22, 1953 – Dec. 1, 2025
RENE MARIE BALAGNA May 22, 1953 – Dec. 1, 2025
Rene Marie Balagna passed away quietly at her place of residence in Rio Rancho, NM on December 1, 2025. She was born in Los Alamos on May 22, 1953, to John & Jean Balagna. She was preceded in death by her parents and older sister, Lisa.
Rene attended all her years in school, grades K thru 12’th, in Los Alamos. She moved with her family to the new home John & Jean built in Pajarito Acres. She graduated in 1976 from the University of New Mexico with a major in History. She held a job in call service in Albuquerque for a number of years. She spent Read More
Daily Postcard: Sandhill Cranes Above White Rock
Daily Postcard: Sandhill cranes on Saturday flying over White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
Sandhill cranes migrating north on Saturday over White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs
Another view of sandhill cranes on Saturday flying over White Rock. Photo by Nancy Ann Hibbs Read More
Glow Skate Event At Ice Rink Feb. 14
COUNTY News:
Glow skate is scheduled for 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 at Los Alamos County Ice Rink at 4475 West Road.
Glow skate is a stadium lights out event for all ages who want to experience a night of glowing ice disco lights, music, and black light-activated give-a-ways to wear on the ice. Read More
Kiwanis Hosts Little League President Joe Coulter
Los Alamos Little League President Joe Coulter discusses the history, programs, challenges, and goals of the organization during the Feb. 3 Kiwanis Club meeting at Trinity on the Hill. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
Los Alamos Little League President Joe Coulter presented a talk on the history, programs, challenges, and goals of the organization to the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos during its Feb. 3 meeting at Trinity on the Hill.
The local Little League was founded in 1952 and is the oldest league in New Mexico. In 2016, the league merged with the White Rock Little League Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Feb. 8, 2026
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
The frigid temperatures a week ago that got the ice-fishing season started gave way to warmer temperatures last week. Eagle Nest Lake State Park hosted its annual Ice-Fishing Derby Jan. 31, but the warmer temperatures have led to the lake being closed again to ice fishing.
Cash prizes were awarded after the Derby for the biggest rainbow trout, biggest northern pike and biggest yellow perch. The results of the Fishing Derby are available. Check out the Friends of Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron Canyon State Parks website this week (link Read More
Posts From The Road: Water Wonders Large And Small
Colorado River: The setting sun illuminates the cliff formations of the Grand Mesa in Palisade, Colo., as the Colorado River twists and turns as it flows through the area. The last light of day creates a beautiful red color on the cliffs and reflects beautifully in the river. Palisade is known for its rich agriculture and fruit orchards, and more recently, vineyards. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
City Park: This pond sits in a city park in Childress, Texas. The park offers many activities for all ages and even has accommodations for five RVs with hookups. We love finding these parks as they Read More
Fr. Glenn: Illumination
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Well, last week in the Catholic Sunday Mass (Feb. 1) we heard Jesus open His Sermon on the Mount with the Beatitudes, describing the internal attitude and character of a true disciple—patience, kindness, sorrow for evil, peacemaking, fortitude, humility. And this weekend we’re back on the mountain with Jesus.
But today, Jesus shifts focus to outward mission and the fruits manifested by the true disciple’s internal character. He looks out at His audience of fishermen, laborers and common people and announces something very bold to these often downtrodden and minimized Read More