Notice Of Possible Quorum Of Los Alamos School Board
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos School Board may attend the New Mexico School Boards Association Annual Convention in Santa Fe, Dec. 5-6, 2025.
A Quorum may be present; no action will be taken. Read More
Los Alamos AP Government Students Organize Food Drive
From L to R: LAHS Juniors Angus Smith, Aditya Viswanathan, Seb Koglin and William Nettleton drop off non-perishable items collected during the food drive. Photo by Hari Viswanathan
By ADITYA VISWANATHAN
This November, our AP Government classes at Los Alamos High School got to turn what we were learning into real action. The recent government shutdown highlighted the role of federal programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and how critical it is for families in New Mexico. It quickly became clear how vulnerable households can be if benefits are delayed or stretched Read More
Obituary: Marilyn Stevens 1933 – Nov. 30, 2025
MARILYN STEVENS 1933 – Nov. 30, 2025
Marilyn Stevens passed away peacefully at her home in Los Alamos on Sunday morning, Nov. 30, surrounded by her loving children and faithful dog.
Marilyn Watkins was born in Minneapolis, MN., in 1933. When she was five, her family moved to a farm outside Carlton, MN (about halfway between Duluth and Lake Wobegone), where she grew up. Many of Marilyn’s family stories and memories were centered there. Marilyn was the youngest of 6 children and grew up during World War II. Her oldest brother, Harold, served in the war, and was killed in Italy in 1943.
Marilyn was a very Read More
Beautiful Snow Scene Early This Morning In Pajarito Acres
Beautiful snow scene early this morning from the patio of a home in Pajarito Acres. Photo by Bob ReedyHeinrich, Luján Call On Trump Administration To Stop Stalling PFAS Cleanups, Protect Military Families And Nearby Communities In New Mexico
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joined 26 Senate Democrats to send a letter demanding that U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secretary Pete Hegseth reverse DoD’s decision to delay the cleanup of per-and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) at military installations in New Mexico and nationwide and to urge the DoD to take action to protect military families and nearby communities by addressing PFAS contamination at the affected sites.
PFAS from industrial processes and products like firefighting foams can end up in waterways and soils. Read More
LAHS Holds Fall Letter Of Intent Signing Day
Los Alamos High School held their National Letter of Intent to Participate Wednesday in the lobby of LAHS. Signing letters are, L/R Hannah Lee sighing with Southern Virginia for swimming, Abigail Swigert signing with the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs for Cross Country and Lyudmila Mosley signing with the University of Alaska Fairbanks for cross country and skiing. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Interfaith Coalition On Homelessness Winter Collection Drive—Help Our Unhoused Neighbors In Española Valley
ICOH News:
As winter approaches, many in the Española Valley face bitter cold without stable shelter. Rising living costs, reductions in SNAP benefits, and limited access to healthcare make this winter especially difficult.
The Interfaith Coalition on Homelessness (ICOH), a local organization based in Los Alamos, has launched a community-wide winter collection drive to support unhoused and at-risk neighbors. ICOH includes congregations from Española and Los Alamos Counties, and it partners with organizations already serving the Valley.
What We’re Collecting
Participating congregations Read More
International Lunar Heritage Preservationists Visit New Mexico Space History Museum
Inside the museum: (L to R) Dr. Justin Walsh, Dr. Bryan Lintott (ISCoAH), Jon Haas (Chair Governor’s Commission NMMSH), Dr. Beth O’Leary (ISCoAH), Karen Kincaid Brady (Exec. Director NMMSH), John Hyndman, and Michael Shinabery (NMMSH). Courtesy/NMDCA
Outside the museum: (L to R) Karen Kincaid Brady (Exec. Director NMMSH), Dr. Justin Walsh, Dr. Beth O’Leary (ISCoAH), Dr. Bryan Lintott (ISCoAH), Jon Haas (Chair Governor’s Commission NMMSH), Mike Shinabery(NMMSH), and John Hyndman. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
Recently, the New Mexico Museum of Space History hosted attendees of the Read More
Best Of Liddie’s Recipes: Natillas
Natillas. Photo by Liddie Martinez
By LIDDIE MARTINEZ
Española
Altocumulus clouds, known in Spanish as el cielo emborregao, are cloud puffs that resemble sheep’s wool. Old Hispanic lore would read these clouds as a bad omen but, in my life, a life lived mostly in the kitchen, this type of cloud formation reminds me of natillas and that is always a good sign.
Natillas in my life were the sure sign of a family celebration. Made most often in the Spring when fresh milk and eggs are abundant, to me they are a bowl of springtime memories of lambs in fields not quite green and awake from winter’s rest. Our traditional Read More
UNM-Los Alamos On 2 Hour Delayed Opening Today
UNM-Los Alamos campus will delay its opening until 10 a.m. today. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA:
Due to winter weather conditions, the UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) campus will delay its opening until 10 a.m. for today, Thursday, Dec. 4.
About UNM-LA
UNM-LA is an innovative, rigorous and affordable comprehensive branch community college that provides foundations for transfer, leading-edge career programs and lifelong learning opportunities. More information about UNM-LA is available at losalamos.unm.edu. Read More
County Manager Announces 10 A.M. Start For Non-Essential Government Services And Facilities
COUNTY News:
Due to inclement weather and icy conditions, Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent has ordered a 10 a.m. start for all nonessential county government services and facilities today, Thursday, Dec. 4, including the Golf Pro Shop.
Some exceptions and additional information are as follows:
- Atomic City Transit: fixed route service will begin at approximately 7 a.m. For specific route information, visit www.atomiccitytransit.com, or check the ACTracker.
- Environmental Services: There will be no disruption to Thursday’s refuse and yard trimmings pickup routes. The crew
View Of Ashley Pond Park During Wednesday’s Snowstorm
Ashley Pond Park during Wednesday’s snowstorm. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
New Documents Added To Legacy Cleanup Electronic Public Reading Room On Behalf Of EM-LA
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify you that new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Submittal of Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos, LLC, Fiscal Year 2025 Hazardous Waste Minimization Report, Los Alamos National Laboratory, EPA ID# NM0890010515
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704011_N3B-2025-0359_FY2025_Haz_Waste_Min_Rpt_120125.pdf
State Awards $3.2M In Trails+ Grants Supporting 105 Jobs
Previous grant recipient, Natural Curiosity, is developing an equine facility, preserving a historic barn at Hermosa Field Station, and is working to protect the South Palomas Creek Watershed. Courtesy photo
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant has awarded over $3.2 million to 18 outdoor infrastructure projects across New Mexico.
The New Mexico Economic Development Department’s (EDD) Outdoor Recreation Division is seeing a surge in demand for funding from communities that are prioritizing outdoor access. This round of FY26 grantees includes 11 first-time recipients. Read More
River Of Lights Holds Low Sensory Night Jan. 2
COMMUNITY News:
Designed for families and guests seeking a more inclusive visit, River of Lights offers the same dazzling light displays you know and love, now with thoughtful adjustments to create a sensory-supportive environment.
Join us for Low Sensory Night on January 2. Tickets are limited!
Sensory friendly night tickets can be purchased here. Be sure to click on the date, either Dec. 1 or Jan. 2.
Learn more at riveroflights.org Read More
Old Farmer’s Almanac White Christmas Forecast 2025
Photo credit: Almanac.com/White-Christmas
WEATHER News:
Are you dreaming of a White Christmas? Overall, The 2026 Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts that most of the United States will be seeing a milder, gentler winter than average. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be any snow! A White Christmas may be in store for many northeast regions, and the Central region of the U.S. may see some frosty flakes as well. Will there be snow on Christmas Day where you live? Almanac.com/White-Christmas
Remember, this is a long-range forecast to help you plan ahead! As the holiday nears, check our Read More
N.M. Delegation Presses USDA To Refund New Mexico $30 Million For Shutdown Food Stamps Lapse
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Dec. 2, 2025, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) was joined by Reps. Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03) and Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) as well as U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) in demanding that the federal government reimburse New Mexico $30 million for the emergency state funds used to protect hardworking New Mexicans’ from a lapse in their November food assistance during the most recent government shutdown.
The New Mexico delegation sent a letter pressing the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Department of Agriculture Read More
Luján, Merkley, Murkowski, Massie, Khanna Request DOJ Briefing On Release Of Epstein Files
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) joined forces with U.S. Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) to call on Attorney General Pam Bondi to provide a briefing on the U.S. Department of Justice’s efforts to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act and fully release the Epstein Files by December 19, 2025—as required by the law.
Luján, Merkley, Murkowski, Massie, and Khanna’s letter comes as the Justice Department is legally required to release all the Epstein Files within the law’s 30-day Read More
Del Norte Credit Union Expands With Rio Rancho Branch
DNCU News:
RIO RANCHO — Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) is excited to announce the upcoming opening of its newest branch, the Southern Financial Center, located at 2518 Southern Blvd. SE in Rio Rancho. The branch is expected to open in early 2026.
“We’re excited to grow our presence in Rio Rancho,” John Molenda, President and CEO said. “At DNCU, our mission is to improve lives and serve our members with care and purpose. This expansion allows more people to experience the DNCU Difference.”
Del Norte Credit Union’s deep commitment to New Mexico communities continues to drive meaningful change across Read More
LANL: The LANSCE Accelerator Modernization Project
Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
On the verge of the LANSCE Accelerator Modernization Project, this eight-minute film looks at the past, present, and future of a Los Alamos particle accelerator that has long been vital to national security.
Through interviews with the scientists and engineers who keep the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) running, the video explores how the facility’s powerful proton beam has advanced everything from nuclear stockpile stewardship to medical isotope production. As modernization begins, those same experts reflect on how upgrading LANSCE will sustain Read More