Pair Of Cranes Land In Beautiful Española Valley
A pair of cranes land in the field of a small farm early Saturday morning in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board To Meet Nov. 18
Daily Postcard: Bucks Sparring On High School Lawn
Daily Postcard: A pair of bucks are spotted engaging in a sparring match, practicing their moves and establishing who gets the best turf on Sunday on the lawn at Los Alamos High School. Photo by Michael Smith
Another view of the bucks sparring Sunday on the lawn at Los Alamos High School. Photo by Michael Smith
And one more view of the bucks sparring Sunday on the lawn at Los Alamos High School. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Obituary: Thomas Earl ‘Tom’ Moxley III Aug. 12, 1977 – Oct. 16, 2025
THOMAS EARL ‘TOM’ MOXLEY III Aug. 12, 1977 – Oct. 16, 2025
Thomas Earl “Tom” Moxley III, age 48, of White Rock, New Mexico, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. He was born on August 12, 1977, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Tom will be remembered for his generous heart, quick wit, and unmistakable sense of humor. His intelligence, dedication, and caring nature touched all who knew him and will be deeply missed. Above all, he will be remembered for the deep and unwavering love he held for his daughter, Zoe.
He is survived by his beloved daughter, Zoe Elizabeth Moxley (7); his sister, Read More
UNM Police Seek Public’s Help Finding 14-Year-Old
100+ Women Who Care Donates $3.9K To Mesa To Mesa
Mesa to Mesa Executive Director Jon Bulthuis shares the needs of his nonprofit organization with those gathered at the 4th quarterly charitable dinner of 100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos. The event held Nov. 8 at the Posse Lodge on North Mesa, . which he leads with those at Mesa To Mesa was selected to receive nearly $3,900 in donations. To learn more, visit www.mesatomesa.org. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos Steering Committee Member Angie Bratton serving as emcee for the group’s 4th quarterly gathering of 2025, held, Nov. 8 at the Posse Lodge on North Read More
Online Suicide Prevention Training Before Holidays
C’YA News:
Before the holidays, Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA ) is offering a free, one-hour, virtual training on suicide prevention.
The online training will be held 3-4 p.m., Saturday, Nov 22, and is limited to 12 students who must be 18 or older and include certificates of completion.
Those interested in attending the online training must send a valid email address and phone number to cya.org@att.net or text or call 505.695.9139.
If this virtual option is of interest, additional online training opportunities will be offered.
This training is sponsored by a grant from 100 Men Who Care Read More
Posts From The Road: Red Oak II Near Carthage
General Store: The Red Oak General Store was operated by Lowell Davis’s father. Davis spent many hours in the store and this is where he learned to paint and sculpt. The store was moved to Red Oak II and restored in 1987. The interior has many features of the original store, but also contains several tables that can be used for a meeting or gathering space today. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Blacksmith Shop: The Blacksmith Shop is another Red Oak structure that played a part in Lowell Davis’s early years. The shop was operated by Lowell’s great-grandfather and there is no doubt where Lowell Read More
Fr. Glenn: Swallowed Up In Victory
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
In preparation for the great and final Sunday of the liturgical year next weekend (November 23)—the feast of Christ the King—this weekend in the Catholic Mass we are directed to readings reminding us of the approach of that greatly anticipated climax—not just of yet another liturgical year, but our actual going to God by the end of earthly life, whether by death or the actual promised second coming of Jesus.
That inevitable moment is not something we should dread; if we fear that day, we Christians are either not living right, or we need to get more in tune with the faith that we are Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Explores Health And Wellbeing Through Community Service
Scene from the Leadership Los Alamos Health & Wellbeing session, held on Nov. 7. Courtesy/LLA
Scene from the Leadership Los Alamos Health & Wellbeing session, held on Nov. 7. Courtesy/LLA
LLA News:
The Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) Health & Wellbeing session, held on Friday, Nov. 7, provided class members with an intensive, full-day exploration of critical community health topics. The overarching Session Goal was to offer a balanced perspective on pressing issues related to health and wellbeing in the community.
Throughout the day, class members focused on the Core Community Read More
Acting Governor Howie Morales Appoints Sandy Ray Jones To Sierra County Commission
Acting Governor Howie C. Morales
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Acting Governor Howie C. Morales on Friday announced the appointment of Sandy Ray Jones to the Sierra County Commission for District 2.
Jones will fill the remainder of the term previously held by Travis Day.
Jones, of Williamsburg, founded and operated Sandy Jones Construction for 40 years, completing large-scale civil construction projects including highways, road paving and infrastructure developments across New Mexico. He served as chairman of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission from 2010 to 2014, where he oversaw Read More
Friends Of Shelter And Companion Animals To Kick Off 2026 Calendar Sales On Small Business Saturday Nov. 29
FOSCA News:
Friends of Shelter and Companion Animals (FOSCA) wants to let everyone know that our Shelter Alumni Calendars for 2026 are now for sale. The calendars sell for $20 at local businesses, and all proceeds will go directly to help the animals through Friends of Shelter and Companion Animals programs.
Pet owners who have adopted a shelter animal or an abandoned or homeless animal have sent in photos and stories about their special companion. The calendars will be for sale at Ridgeview Veterinary Hospital and Pet Pangaea and at local craft fairs. These calendars are attractive, spiral-bound Read More
Op-Ed: Energy And Health – Building A Stronger Future For New Mexico
By Sen. Pete Campos
District 8
Colfax, Guadalupe, Harding, Mora, Quay, San Miguel & Taos
New Mexico stands at a pivotal moment. As we work toward a healthier future for every resident, we must recognize the essential role that our energy sector—particularly oil and gas—plays in making that vision possible.
Oil and gas revenues are not just numbers on a ledger; they are the backbone of our state budget. In Fiscal Year 2024, these revenues contributed nearly half of the General Fund and supported over $1.2 billion in health programs, including Medicaid, which is matched three-to-one by federal Read More
Reminder: Hunger Walk And Turkey Trot Sunday Nov. 23
A scene from the 2024 CROP Hunger Walk and Turkey Trot. Courtesy/ACRR
By CYNTHIA BIDDLECOMB
2025 Hunger Walk Committee
We are just one week away from the 2025 Los Alamos Annual CROP Hunger Walk and Turkey Trot. Perhaps you’ve seen our banner on the overpass? This is a chance for Los Alamos folks to support local and global efforts to reduce hunger and provide relief assistance where needed.
Join us on Sunday Nov. 23 at Los Alamos Middle School cafeteria; show up any time after 1:15 p.m. to register, get a t-shirt, and turn in monetary donations to the cause. (Food donations are not collected at this Read More
Grief In The Holidays: How Continuing Bonds Help Keep Connections With Those Who Have Died
Grief Center News:
ALBUQUERQUE – At The Grief Center, we understand that the relationship we have with someone doesn’t go away because they died. In grief work, it is called the Continuing Bonds theory, and it emphasizes that it is natural and healthy to keep a connection with loved ones who died.
Keeping that connection, a continued bond, with the person who died can help with the feelings of isolation and sadness.
The late fall and winter months are especially challenging when faced with grief. The shorter days, less sunlight, colder weather, winter breaks (disruption of normal routine), Read More
Daily Postcard: Golden Cottonwood Shimmers In Sunlight
Daily Postcard: A large cottonwood tree stands tall with its golden leaves shimmering in the sunlight on Saturday in the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Cone Zone Update As Construction Activity Slows For Winter Months
COUNTY News:
Construction activity has slowed for the winter months, so most Cone Zone projects have wrapped up for the season; however, a few remain active.
View current updates and traffic impacts for road construction projects and special events below. Click live links for mapped locations and detailed project information. Active projects will be updated as needed.
Essential services—including mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency response—will continue throughout each project. Residents and businesses may still experience large equipment and construction Read More
Signs Of Christmas On Display At Smith’s
Christmas on display with pajama sets for the entire family this weekend at Smith’s. Photo by Annmarie Thomas Read More
NMED And NMDOH Report Increased Levels Of Metals In Mora County’s Groundwater
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) are urging Mora County residents to test their private wells after high levels of metals were found in the county’s groundwater.
Three metals — antimony, arsenic and uranium — exceeded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) safe drinking water limits. The independent geologic study focused on Mora County also found elevated levels of manganese over EPA guidelines.
Seven other metals — barium, cadmium, chromium, copper, lead, thallium and vanadium — were also found Read More
DALA To Present ‘Sugar Plum On The Hill’ Dec. 5-7
DALA News:
Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) will present “Sugar Plum on ‘The Hill’: Part 3, The Mysterious March” Dec. 5-7 at the Duane Smith Auditorium. This original ballet is the final installment of DALA Artistic Director Jonathan Guise’s Nutcracker on “The Hill” trilogy, the only narrative trilogy of full-length ballets in western ballet repertoire.
The story combines the traditional Nutcracker ballet with the unique history and character of Los Alamos, based on Guise’s thorough research of the Manhattan Project and close collaboration with the Los Alamos Read More