Los Alamos Medical Center Welcomes Chris Emond As CFO
Chris Emond, LAMC Chief Financial Officer
LAMC News:
Los Alamos Medical Center announced today that Chris Emond has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective Aug. 10, 2026.
“Chris brings a wealth of financial knowledge and strategic leadership to LAMC,” said Michael Covert, CEO of Los Alamos Medical Center. “We are confident his experience will help position our hospital for continued success while supporting the exceptional care our patients and community expect.”
Emond brings more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit, for-profit and government healthcare organizations, Read More
Urology From A-Z: LAMC’s Free Community Seminar Series At SALA July 20
LAMC News:
Community members are invited to attend Los Alamos Medical Center’s next entry in the hospital’s free health seminar series hosted at SALA Event Center by hearing an informative talk on common urological conditions and treatments at 6 p.m., Monday, July 20. Presenting that evening will be Kenneth Son, MD, and William Mustas, PA, from Los Alamos Urology.
Attendees will be able to enjoy refreshments, socialize, meet subject matter experts in a casual setting, and learn about their health. They can do so all while enjoying SALA, a vibrant community event center located at 2551 Central Read More
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Early Morning Sunrise Decorates Sky Over White Rock
An early morning sunrise decorates the sky recently over White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Late Season Memberships & Volleyball Nights Start This Week At East Park Pool
East Park Pool. Courtesy photo
East Park Pool News:
Late season memberships are now available at East Park Pool. The pool is open every day through Aug. 9, after which the pool is open weekends and holidays until Labor Day. East Park Pool will host pool volleyball starting at 7 p.m., Wednesdays—alternating weeks with Splash & Dash events.
These events are $5 a person and open to the public. Visit https://eastparkpool.org.
Scene from East Park Pool. Courtesy photo Read More
Daily Postcard: Sneaky Squirrel Steals Drink
Daily Postcard: A sneaky squirrel is spotted sipping water from a hummingbird container Monday in the yard of a residence in White Rock. Photo by Jeff Casalina Read More
Los Alamos Police Department Releases 2026 2nd Quarter NIBRS Statistics
Police Chief Dino Sgambellone
LAPD News:
Los Alamos County Police Chief Dino Sgambellone released the 2026 second-quarter National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) statistics, recording 105 Group A Offenses in the first half of the year compared to 95 during the same period in 2025.
Theft, fraud, and simple assault continue to account for 75% of all reports.
Personal Safety Recommendations
- Identify Scams: Be skeptical of requests for money, gift cards, or cryptocurrency that demand immediate action.
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Los Alamos Fire Department Strengthens Wildfire Response Through Statewide Partnerships
LAFD Brush 8-1: LAFD Brush 8 Firefighter Mycah Huitron (facing the camera) and Firefighter Chad Drummond (on the top of the engine) assisting with wildfire response north of Cañada de los Alamos, where multiple agencies worked together to contain a fire burning within the Santa Fe National Forest. by Nathan Burton. Copyright © 2026 The New Mexican, Inc. Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved. Courtesy/LAC
LAFD Brush 8-2: LAFD Brush 8 Captain John Bialy (left) and Firefighter Chad Drummond in the middle assisting with wildfire response north of Cañada de los Alamos, where multiple Read More
Beso Jewels To Be At Village Arts This Friday & Saturday
Navajo pearl, turquoise & spiney oyster necklace, antique sapphire and pearl Earrings in 10k & 14K gold, coin sets. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
Christmas in July anyone? Visit Village Arts from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday, July 17, and 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, July 18. We have a wide selection of art and craft supplies for all ages, and lots of jewelry and coins.
Services:
- Repairs of all types
- Custom design
- Gold and Silver jewelry, including Indigenous
- Silver Coins
- Appraisals
- Gemstones, Pearls and Diamonds
- Layaway
- I BUY Gold, Silver & Jewelry in any condition as well as Coins,
Tuesdays @ The Square: Manzanares July 14
Brothers David and Michael Manzanares. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District will present Tuesdays @ the Square featuring Manzanares 6-8 p.m. July 14 on the lawn in Central Park Square.
Manzanares fuses Spanish guitar, Latin percussion, and soulful vocals into their signature Nuevo Latino sound. Led by brothers David and Michael Manzanares, the group draws on musical traditions rooted in their upbringing on a historic Spanish ranch in Abiquiu.
Backed by an acclaimed ensemble of musicians, Manzanares has earned national and international recognition, Read More
Registration Is Open For 3rd Annual Kiwanis Club Of Los Alamos Golf Tournament Taking Place July 24
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is hosting its 3rd annual golf tournament on Friday, July 24 and inviting all golfers to sign up and participate in this fun event. Courtesy/Kiwanis Read More
LAHS Students Qualify To Compete In World’s Largest Rodeo Held In Lincoln, NE
Reed Trujillo competes in steer wrestling. Courtesy photo
Wacey Trujillo jumps off her horse during goat tying. Courtesy photo
NHSFR News:
DENVER — Six local student athletes have earned positions on the New Mexico State/Provincial National High School Rodeo Team and will travel with fellow teammates to Lincoln, Nebraska, July 19–25 to compete at the 78th annual National High School Finals Rodeo (NHSFR).
Representing northern New Mexico on the national stage are Los Alamos High School students Wacey Trujillo, Teagan Trujillo, Stetson Trujillo, Reed Trujillo and Aleyana Baca, along with Read More
Pop Up! Judeo-Spanish Music Presentation At Los Alamos Jewish Center 7PM Today
The Los Alamos Jewish Center at 2400 Canyon Road. Courtesy/LAJC
Los Alamos Jewish Center News:
The community is invited to attend Pop Up! An exploration of Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) language and cultural identity through music at 7 p.m. today, July 13, at the Los Alamos Jewish Center.
After living in Israel for over a millennium, Jews were dispersed throughout the world after their conquest by the Romans in 70 of the Common Era. One of the most vibrant of the post-exilic Jewish communities during the Middle Ages was found in Spain, called Sepharad in Hebrew. In 1492, coincident with Columbus’ Read More
Creative Studio: Art, Nature, Science At Library July 14
Creative Studio: art, nature, and science, 2-5 p.m. Tuesday in The Zone at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The next Creative Studio: art, nature, and science for budding artists and engineers of all ages and ideal for ages 6-11 is 2-5 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 in The Zone at Mesa Public Library.
The event is open for imaginative play for three hours each Tuesday. Attendees play with Legos, use fun art supplies, meet visiting artists, make something fun for their indoor or outdoor gardens, and create with beads. Some Tuesdays will include outdoor activities. Read More
Daily Postcard: Western Bluebirds At Overlook Park
Daily Postcard: An adult male western bluebird enjoys a break at Overlook Park with his recently fledged juvenile. Photo by Richard Skolnik. Follow Richard on Instagram @richardskolnikphotography.com Read More
St. Baldrick’s Head-Shaving Event Moving Forward At Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op July 18
COMMUNITY News:
Organizers of this year’s St. Baldrick’s fundraiser want the community to know that while the larger event planned at 9999 Nectar St. has been canceled, the heart of the day is still very much on!
The St. Baldrick’s head-shaving event, Brave Hearts of Los Alamos, will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 18 at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-Op at 163 Central Park Square.
After struggling with some event logistics late in the planning process, organizers made the decision to scale back and focus their energy and resources on what matters most: raising money for childhood cancer research Read More
Kiwanis Hears From LAPS Foundation ED Sylvan Argo
Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation Executive Director Sylvan Argo is the featured speaker at the noon meeting of the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos on July 7 in Kelly Hall at Trinity on the Hill Church. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos hosted Executive Director Sylvan Argo of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation (LAPSF) at its July 7 meeting. Argo presented the mission, achievements, and goals of LAPSF as well as its upcoming activities and events.
With its vision – “an exceptional public education for all LAPS students” – LAPSF views Read More
Los Alamos County Council To Hold Work Session Tuesday
Los Alamos County Council members from left, David Reagor, Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, Beverly Neal-Clinton, Melanee Hand, Chair Randal Ryti, Suzie Havemann and Theresa Cull. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a Work Session at 6 p.m. Tuesday in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public. A Zoom option is offered for remote participation (Zoom Link). To view the agenda, visit lacnm.com/agenda and use the eComments tool to provide public comment.
Highlights of Tuesday’s meeting include:
- Approval of an Agreement with NMDOT Regarding
On The Job In Los Alamos: Snake Wrangler Annette Hiteman
On the job in Los Alamos is Annette Hiteman, better known as the Los Alamos Snake Wrangler, enjoying a round of applause from kids and neighbors today after rescuing a rattlesnake on Barranca Mesa. This marked her 71st snake rescue, 52 of which have been rattlesnakes. Hiteman offers her services free of charge but gratuities are appreciated. To contact Hiteman, call 505.409.3734 or email tahiteman87544@gmail.com. Courtesy/David Cremer Read More
