Daily Postcard: Snow Trims Decorative Grass In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Snow trims decorative grass in White Rock late Wednesday afternoon. Photo by Nancy Hibbs Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools On 2-Hour Delay Thursday
From Jennifer Guy
Superintendent
Los Alamos Public Schools
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will be on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, Dec. 4 due to winter weather conditions. We already have a lot of ice accumulating on walkways and in parking lots.
There is more moisture expected through the night and temperatures will remain below freezing. This delay will give our crews time to make sure parking lots and sidewalks are clear and safe for staff and students.
Buses will arrive at their usual stops 2 hours late. School will begin 2 hours late. Please be safe in your travels and watch for possible Read More
NJROTC Presents Holiday Gift-Wrapping Fundraiser
Funeral Mass For Christopher Ortega Dec. 12, 2025
David Christopher Ortega Sept. 1, 1946 – Sept. 30, 2025 (link)
COMMUNITY News:
A Funeral Mass will be held for David Christopher Ortega at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 3700 Canyon Road.
A Rosary will be said at 10 a.m., before the Mass.
A reception will follow the Mass in the parish hall.
Beloved Holiday Classic ‘The Farolitos Of Christmas’ Debuts On National Hispanic Cultural Center Stage Dec. 7
Courtesy/NHCC
NMDCA News:
New Mexico author Rudolfo Anaya’s beloved children’s book The Farolitos of Christmas will move from the page to the stage as it makes its debut at the National Hispanic Cultural Center Dec. 7 at the NHCC Albuquerque Journal Theatre.
Produced in collaboration with Opera Southwest, The Farolitos of Christmas is a heartwarming holiday opera about love, tradition, and the quiet power of invention. Luz’s father is away at war. Her grandfather is too sick to build the luminarias. So, Luz finds a new way to light the path on Christmas Eve, one that will become tradition.
With Read More
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum Annual Meeting Dec. 9
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:
The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church.
A light meal will be served at 6 p.m., to be followed at 6:30 p.m. by a presentation and elections of board members.
The presentation is entitled “The miracle of Life” and will draw upon new insights into presentations given this past summer.
The presentation will be recorded and streamed to the ZOOM site given at: https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org. Read More
Luminaria Walk 2025 At Stables Postponed To Dec. 27
From North Mesa Stable Owners:
Due to a contagious horse virus that has entered New Mexico from neighboring states, the Los Alamos Stable Owners Association has decided to postpone the annual stables’ Luminaria Walk open house to Saturday, Dec. 27.
The community is invited to participate in the peaceful evening walk through the stable area and enjoy the holiday afterglow in the company of horses and other barnyard animals, and their people. Read More
Canceled: Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
Historic Preservation Advisory Board News:
The Historic Preservation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today is canceled due to inclement weather conditions. Read More
UbiQD Executives Enjoy Afternoon Snowfall On Eastgate
Enjoying the afternoon snowfall today in front of UbiQD at 134 Eastgate Dr., from left, Chief Financial Officer Tony Beams, CEO Hunter McDaniel and Chief Product Officer Matt Bergren. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico On List Of Democratic-Leaning States Being Sued For Refusal To Comply With Election Integrity Law
From the Republican Party of New Mexico:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Justice Department announced on Tuesday that it has taken legal action against six Democratic-leaning states—Delaware, Maryland, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and New Mexico—alleging that they broke federal law by refusing to release their full voter registration lists when requested. New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver has outright refused to comply and is now being sued by the DOJ.
“We are not going to have free, fair, or accurate elections if we cannot maintain accurate voter rolls, and it should concern Read More
Holiday Pop-Up Dec. 5-6 At Art Studio In Santa Fe!
Quick-Hitting Winter Storm Later Today To Early Thursday
Enjoy The Holidays With Kindred Spirits Saturday Dec. 13
From Kindred Spirits:
As we roll into the holidays, we want to share our thanks for the wonderful support for our Feast for the Turkeys Celebration we had on Nov. 22.
Our turkeys and their poultry friends enjoyed all of their favorite foods with a table set with platters of blueberries, chopped greens, squash and oatmeal. They loved it! Check out the Turkey Feast videos on our website and see the feathered friends’ fun!
Please mark your calendar for our final event for the year:
- 2–5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13 – Join our Kindred Spirits Holiday Celebration for our senior animals with candle lighting and
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Invites All To 32nd Annual Creche Show Dec. 5-6 At 1967 18th St.
Nativity scene from the 2023 Creche Show. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Nativity scene from the 2023 Creche Show. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2022 Creche Show, featuring nativities from around the world. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
TOTH: From Darkness To Light – A Service Of Lessons And Carols For Advent
TOTH News:
In a recent Facebook post, travel writer Rick Steves extolled the virtues of one of his “favorite British experiences” – choral evensong in an English cathedral. But evensong, and the wider English choral tradition, doesn’t just happen in cathedrals, but in thousands of parish churches throughout Britain and the Anglican Communion, including here in Los Alamos.
A significant part of this choral tradition is the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. In the weeks following the end of World War I, the chaplain of King’s College, Cambridge, Eric Milner-White, introduced a new Read More
Travel: Modernity Meets Ancient Charm In Casablanca
Casablanca sign at Mohammed V Square. Photo by Debbie Stone
Arab League Park. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Casablanca is Morocco’s largest city and economic hub, boasting a major port, but many travelers bypass it, using it only as their entrance and exit point in the country. Perhaps this is because its modern appearance doesn’t fit their romanticized vision of Morocco, lacking the allure of beloved tourist hot spots like Marrakesh or Fes.
During my recent trip to this North African country, I decided to spend two days in Casablanca to check it out Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Dec. 5 – Dec. 11, 2025
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring 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 Dec. 5 – Dec. 11, 2025:
Friday, Dec. 5, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 12-02–25
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce “New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax”
- 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
Topper Boys Basketball Falls To Portales Rams 63-88
The Los Alamos Hilltoppers boys basketball team hosted the Portales Rams Monday night in Griffith Gymnasium in a nonconference game. The Toppers were no match for the powerful Rams, who dominated the Toppers all evening. Pictured: Ben Brousseau goes in for a shot in the first quarter, closely guarded by the Rams’ defense. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Calvin Sisneros encounters stiff resistance as he brings the ball down court. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Josh Matteson blocks a shot attempt by John Preston in the first quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Sen. Tobiassen Calls Law Enforcement Across NM To Advocate For Public Safety Ahead Of 2026 Legislative Session
State Senator Nicole Tobiassen
SENATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Republican lawmakers from the New Mexico House of Representatives and Senate convened for a public legislative task force hearing focused on improving public safety across the state. Lawmakers heard testimony from several law enforcement representatives including Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen and Former FBI Special Agent in Charge for New Mexico Raul Bujanda.
A common message from law enforcement agencies, state prosecutors, and policy experts from yesterday’s testimony was centered around difficulty moving necessary Read More
From Lab Roots To Lifelong Learning: 45 Years Of UNM-LA
The UNM-Los Alamos campus pictured in the 1984-85 bulletin. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
Nestled in the heart of scientific innovation, UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) has grown from a modest graduate center into a vibrant hub of education and community impact.
Its journey began in 1956, when the University of New Mexico planted its first academic seed in Los Alamos with the establishment of the UNM-Los Alamos Center for Graduate Studies. Originally focused on advanced degrees in science, engineering, management and health, the center quickly became a cornerstone for professionals working Read More