Supreme Court Justice And District Court Chief Judge Receive Judicial Education Award
Rozier E. Sanchez CEI Faculty Award recipient Justice David K. Thomson (center); and (left to right) his wife, Patty, and daughter, Ava; Court Education Institute Director Paula Couselo-Findikoğlu; and CEI Attorney Supervisor Sonya Duke-Noel. Courtesy of the Administrative Office of the Courts
Shown left to right: Rozier E. Sanchez CEI Faculty Award recipient Chief Judge Donna Mowrer of the Ninth Judicial District Court; Court Education Institute Director Paula Couselo-Findikoğlu; and CEI Attorney Supervisor Sonya Duke-Noel. Courtesy of the Administrative Office of the Courts Read More
Department Of The Interior Announces $461 Million For Parks And Outdoor Recreation Across America
DOI News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior today announced the distribution of more than $327 million in formula grants and $134 million in competitive grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to all 50 states, U.S. territories and the District of Columbia, a major investment in the parks, playgrounds, trails and open spaces that bring communities together across the country. These funds will be matched at least 1:1, for a total outdoor recreation investment of more than $900 million.
Permanently funded through President Donald J. Trump’s Great American Read More
Hear Tales Of The WASP Fly Girls Who Buzzed New Mexico In Launch Pad Lecture July 3
NMMSH News:
ALAMOGORDO — New Mexico Museum of Space History invites everyone to a powerful Launch Pad Lecture on the WASP, Women Air Force Service Pilots, from 9-10 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2026, in the New Horizons Dome Theater and Planetarium.
Veteran U.S. Marine Corps aviator and American Airlines First Officer Jacquelyne Nichols will spotlight the bravery and pioneering spirit of WASP. The lecture will feature the exploits of Dora Dougherty and Dorothea Moorman, two WASP pilots who tamed the troubled B-29 Superfortress at Alamogordo Army Airfield.
Guest speaker Jacquelyne Nichols, a veteran Read More
Repaving To Begin On NM 4 In Jemez Springs June 15
NMDOT News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS — A roadway rehabilitation project on NM 4, using hot in place recycling is scheduled to begin on June 15.
Cutler Repaving, the contractor for the District Six project, will work from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The work zone will extend from mile marker 14 to mile marker 18 through Jemez Springs.
The project is expected to continue through the end of June, weather permitting. A pilot car and flagging operation will be in place. Drivers should expect lane closures and delays and plan additional travel time.
Motorists are reminded to use caution in the work zone, Read More
Send Mail For Troops And Vets With Pets To Say ‘Thank You’
Cards for Vets. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions
At ChamberFest this Saturday, we connected with more local Veterans for our celebration of America’s 250th birthday. We still need many cards, but if you’d like to submit one without even leaving your home. Send a thank you, thinking of you, or any other happy, little card to us by July 22 and we will get them mailed right away.
Our address is PO Box 4741 White Rock, NM 87547 or if you have a large work or civic group willing to collect from your co-workers or club, we will arrange to pick them up.
Call Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Seeks Applicants For 2026/27 Cohort
LLA News:
Join the “Best Class Ever” to gain a deeper understanding of Los Alamos, its local institutions, and the community. This program offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills while engaging with the people and organizations that shape our region.
Interested individuals can find more information and apply at www.leadershiplosalamos.org
LLA Mission Statement
The mission of Leadership Los Alamos is to develop and empower a diverse network of current and emerging leaders within the Los Alamos community. We achieve this by providing experiential learning opportunities Read More
Daily Postcard: Lilies Liven Up Whiskey Barrel In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Lilies liven up whiskey barrel in White Rock. Photo by Nancy Hibbs Read More
Lynne: My Sincere Thanks To The Los Alamos Community
By STEVEN LYNNE
Candidate for County Council
Dear Los Alamos Community,
I wanted to extend my sincere thanks to the entire Los Alamos community. I recently returned from a week in Florida with my wife and daughters for our family reunion. As we watched the primary election results together, I found myself thinking about home and how much this community feels like a family to me. I deeply appreciate your support.
After 28 years of working for the county, including the last three as County Manager, and collaborating with many councils and councilors, this is my first time running for elected office. Read More
Los Alamos JJAB To Host Teen Movie Night June 13
- Free VR & games
- Free box of candy for every teen
- First 25 teens receive: A free large popcorn and a large drink OR a free slice of pizza and a large drink
Kiwanis Member Linda Daly Gives Update On Boys And Girls Committee Activities
Linda Daly, Chairman of the Boys and Girls Committee
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club
At the June 2 Kiwanis meeting, Linda Daly, Chairman of the Boys and Girls Committee gave an update on their volunteer and financial support for youth programs serving the Los Alamos Community.
Applications are accepted throughout the year. Using a simple one-page form, applicants are asked to describe the projects, programs, and/or services for which they are requesting funding, including the number of children to be served, and the amount asked for. The Committee then works within their budget to allocate the Read More
Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Foundation Announces Historic Flight Over Atlantic Ocean
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
BALLOONING News:
The Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum Foundation extends its heartfelt congratulations to pilots Bert Padelt, Peter Cuneo, and Alicia Hempleman-Adams on their extraordinary and historic transatlantic balloon flight.
After four years of meticulous planning, preparation, and teamwork, the crew successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a hydrogen-filled gas balloon, launching from Presque Isle, Maine, on June 4 and landing safely in Tandel, Luxembourg. Their achievement stands as a remarkable testament to the spirit Read More
US 64/84 Roadway Rehabilitation Project In Tierra Amarilla
NMDOT News:
TIERRA AMARILLA — Travelers in the Tierra Amarilla area may experience traffic delays as a roadway rehabilitation project on US 64/84 is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 15.
The project will span from milepost 171, just south of Brazos, to milepost 175.1, at the US 64/84 split, and is expected to take 5 working days to complete, weather permitting. The project will include the milling and repaving of the existing roadway surface. This structural pavement treatment involves removing the current asphalt layer and replacing it with new pavement to improve road conditions and extend Read More
Abundant Offerings At Farmers Market Thursday June 11
Obituary: Kenneth L. Coop March 24, 1937 – May 16, 2026
KENNETH L. COOP March 24, 1937 – May 16, 2026
Ken Coop, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away May 16, 2026, at the age of 89.
Ken was born in Fairfield, Iowa where he and his brother spent their childhood doing farm chores, playing with their cousins, and attending a one-room country school. At 18, Ken joined the U.S. Navy and spent the next four years specializing in air traffic control.
With assistance from the G.I. Bill, he went to Colorado School of Mines where he played football and worked at the Coors brewery. He graduated with a master’s degree in Nuclear Physics from the University Read More
Wanted By The FBI: Raymond Lawrence Gonzales
Community Reminder Of Public Hearing For Gas Rate Changes June 9
COUNTY News:
A second and final public hearing for gas rate adjustments will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, both online and in person at the Los Alamos County Council meeting in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. Anyone wishing to join remotely may do so using the link https://ladpu.com/ratehearing.
The DPU is proposing changes to its natural gas rate that are intended to close the gap between budgeted operational costs and the revenues that cover those costs. An introduction of the proposed rate ordinance was presented at the BPU on April 1. The Read More
County Crews Prepare For Fiber Optic Line Installation
Timo Martinez supervises two linemen up in bucket trucks on Monte Rey in Pajarito Acres. Taller post are being placed next to old ones to make the wires higher for new fiberoptic lines. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Closer view of preparation for fiber optic line installation. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Supports Tribal Communities, Strengthening Public Safety With BADGES Act
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez
U.S. HOUSE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 8, 2026, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) cosponsored the Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety for Native Communities (BADGES) Act to support Tribal Law enforcement and strengthen public safety in Indian Country. In the United States there are an estimated 4,200 missing and murdered Indigenous People cases that have gone unsolved. In response, the bill improves coordination in missing persons investigations and support for the recruitment and retention of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Law Enforcement Officers. Read More
LACF Announces New Community Health & Wellness Grants
Los Alamos Family Council receives grant from LACF. Courtesy/LACF
JJAB receives grant from LACF. Courtesy/LACF
LACF News:
The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF), in partnership with Anchorum Health Foundation and CHRISTUS St. Vincent, is pleased to announce the distribution of $92,500 to seven Los Alamos nonprofit organizations that are advancing health, wellness, and community resilience across the region.
This marks the fourth grant cycle of in the last two years funded by Anchorum Health Foundation’s strategic focus on strengthening Northern New Mexico communities. The awarded Read More
Dannemann: Haaland Needs A Broader Message Now
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2026 by Merilee Dannemann
“The next governor must be laser focused on lifting New Mexico out of multigenerational poverty—the driver of all of our societal problems.” I am borrowing that line from a social media comment about the governor’s race.
There’s nothing wrong with being a single mother. But it’s not a sign of greatness either.
It’s a circumstance within the normal range of life’s possibilities. In itself, it is not a proof of qualification for anything else—certainly not the highest office in the state.
That’s why it’s worth noting that this Read More