Trail Life & American Heritage Girls Troop NM-1412 Say Hi!
Trail Life and American Heritage Girls Troop NM-1412 are out greeting the comTrail Life and American Heritage Girls Troop NM-1412 are out greeting the community at Metzger’s today in White Rock and members will also be at Smith’s Marketplace and at Metzger’s in Los Alamos until 5 p.m. today. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
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LAMC Hosts Kindergartners For 2026 Teddy Bear Clinic
Scene from the 2026 Teddy Bear Clinic held April 30 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC
Scene from the 2026 Teddy Bear Clinic held April 30 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC
LAMC News:
Continuing an annual community tradition, Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) welcomed more than 180 Los Alamos Public Schools kindergarteners to the hospital for its 2026 Teddy Bear Clinic on Thursday, April 30.
These young students left the experience with hospital familiarity, medical knowledge, lasting memories and an LAMC bag full of fun—including a miniature teddy bear and copy of The Read More
PEEC To Present ‘Artemis And The Moon: Exploring NASA’s Return To Lunar Exploration’ May 8 At Nature Center
‘Artemis and the Moon’ presentation 7-8 p.m. May 8 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to a special planetarium program, “Artemis and the Moon”, 7-8 p.m., Friday, May 8, at the Los Alamos Nature Center.
This engaging presentation will explore NASA’s Artemis missions, which aim to return humans to the Moon more than 50 years after the Apollo era.
The program will highlight what has changed in lunar science and space exploration over the past five decades—from new technologies and spacecraft to Read More
County DPU Gas Customers Invited To Public Hearing May 6
COUNTY News:
Customers of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), particularly those with natural gas service at their homes, are encouraged to tune into or attend a public hearing for gas rate adjustments at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 6.
The hearing will be held during the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) work session in room 330 on the 3rd floor of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Avenue. The meeting will be held in a hybrid fashion so anyone wishing to join remotely may do so using the link https://ladpu.com/ratehearing.
The DPU is proposing changes Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society To Offer Pieces Of Original Flooring From The Oppenheimer House On Bathtub Row
Video: Council Chair On Newly Adopted FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti discusses the budget hearings held April 27-28. To learn more about the newly adopted FY2027 budget, visit https://www.losalamosnm.gov/Home/Tabs/Whats-Happening/FY27-Proposed-Budget. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
BPU To Hold Work & Closed Sessions May 6
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities(BPU) will hold a work session at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, in the 3rd Floor Conference Room #330 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Members of the public may attend in person and provide public comment or view proceedings online via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87563449773.
The complete agenda packet is available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Watch BPU meetings at ladpu.com/BPULiveProceedings.
Following the work session, the BPU will hold Read More
Los Alamos Little Theatre Seeks Passionate, Dedicated Individuals To Apply To Serve On Board Of Directors
The Los Alamos Little Theatre’s Performing Arts Center at1670 Nectar St. Courtesy/LALT
LALT News:
It’s been a long year with the Performing Arts Center undergoing renovations, and the Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT) is looking forward to a full and exciting season—and needs a full board of directors to make it happen.
“LALT is officially seeking passionate, dedicated individuals to join our board of directors,” LALT Board President Terry Turton said.
LALT is seeking community-minded businesspeople and theatergoers to help shape the future of theater in Los Alamos.
As a community-led Read More
LANL: New Docs Added To Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
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.
- 2025 Update to the Site Discharge Pollution Prevention Plan, NPDES Permit No. NM0030759
- 2025 Update to the Site Discharge Pollution Prevention Plan Overview
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704311_Overview_2025_SDPPP_May26_050126.pdf
- 2025 Update to the Site Discharge Pollution Prevention Plan Overview
Daily Postcard: Metal Garden Crane With Beautiful Allium
Daily Postcard: A metal garden crane appears to be enjoying a beautiful allium blooming on Aster Street in White Rock. Photo by Suzanne Frary Read More
Los Alamos Community Foundation Announces New Executive Director Alison Watkins
Alison Watkins
Samantha D’Anna Photography
LACF News:
After a broad search, Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) has announced longtime community resident Alison Watkins as its new executive director. She is scheduled to start in the position on May 27.
Watkins grew up in Los Alamos and re-transplanted from Fort Worth in 2011, was most recently employed as the assistant director of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce.
“I hope to strengthen the relationships I’ve already built within our community while forming many new ones along the way,” Watkins said.
Watkins replaces Liz Martineau Read More
SFCC Student Art Exhibition Opens May 14
Sherry Thompson, Untitled, 17” x 12”, Ceramic. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will host an opening reception from 4–6 p.m., Thursday, May 14, for SFCC’s annual Student Art Exhibition in the Visual Arts Gallery of the Fine Arts Center, 6401 Richards Avenue. The event, sponsored in part by SFCC Foundation, is free and open to the public.
The exhibition will feature more than 120 works of art created by students in classes offered by the School of Art and Design. The showcase will include a selection of artwork produced by students in the following programs and Read More
Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Sunday
Sheriff’s Posse News:
The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting its monthly Cowboy Breakfast this Sunday, May 3.
The breakfast is served 7-11 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge at 650 North Mesa Road, near the North Mesa Stables.
The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes:
- Pancakes – Banana, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip and Plain;
- Scrambled eggs;
- Sausage;
- Bacon; and
- Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice.
The price for adults is $10, children 4-10 years of age $5 and those 0-3 are free.
Proceeds this month go to benefit the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Read More
Fuselier: The Hopes And Dreams Of Ella And Nedah
Ella, an Afghan student at the University of New Mexico, hopes to become a cardiologist. Donations are being sought to help her continue her education in New Mexico. Contact Bob Fuselier at fuselierbob@gmail.com if interested in donating. Courtesy photo
Retired LANL physicist Steve Greene speaks with Afghan student Nedah, who is enrolled at the University of New Mexico to study computer science. Donations are being sought to help her continue her education in New Mexico. Contact Bob Fuselier at fuselierbob@gmail.com if interested in donating. Courtesy photo
By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos Read More
Leadership In Action: Moving Forward Hand In Hand Together With Me, Melanee Hand
By MELANEE HAND
Candidate for Re-election
Los Alamos County Council
If you’ve lived in our community for a while, you’ve probably heard my name. I’m not just a familiar face; I’m someone who has called this place home for over 40 years. Now, I’m asking for your support as I seek a second term as County Councilor — and I have a message that’s as clear as it is compelling: “Move Forward Hand in Hand Together.”
But what does that really mean? For me, it’s more than a catchy slogan. It’s a way of life and leadership. It’s about rolling up my sleeves and working side by side with neighbors, listening carefully, Read More
Topper Soccer Academy Back This Summer, Registration Now Open
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Girls Soccer program will host its annual Topper Soccer Academy this summer at Sullivan Field, offering a fun and engaging experience for young athletes in the community.
The camp will take place during two sessions, July 6-8 and Aug. 3-5, and is open to children ages 3-13. Participants will be grouped by age, with Mini Toppers (ages 3-5) and Toppers in Training (ages 5-13), allowing players to develop skills in an age-appropriate environment.
Led by LAHS girls soccer players, the academy focuses on skill development, teamwork, and creating a positive Read More
Bee City To Hold Plant Sale At Nature Center May 16
Plant sale at PEEC Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Bee City Los Alamos invites the community to its annual Native Plant Sale Fundraiser from 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Admission is free, and a wide selection of native plants will be available for purchase.
Funds raised during the sale will support Bee City Los Alamos and its ongoing efforts to promote, protect, and expand habitat for local pollinators. By choosing native plants for home gardens and landscapes, community members can help provide essential food sources and shelter for bees, Read More
Los Alamos Photography Show’s Last Day Open Is May 6 In Step Up Gallery
A portrait of the late Hal Davis on left and photographs by Hal’s daughter, Laura Loy on right. Courtesy photo
ARTS News:
The 30th Annual Los Alamos Photographers’ Show will come to a close end of day on Wednesday, May 6 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. The show has a section dedicated to photographs by the late Hal Davis, a long-time member of the Los Alamos Photo Club.
A Guided Tour was hosted by the Photo Club members April 21 where they shared technical and atheistic information about the photos on display.
The next exhibit at Step Up Gallery will be celebrating the batiks of Read More
Teen ABC Suicide Prevention Training May 13
LACF News:
The Los Alamos Community Foundation, in partnership with JJAB and Samizdat, is hosting a Teen ABC Suicide Prevention Training designed to equip local youth with practical tools to support one another. Centered on the message “Ask, Be Present, Connect,” the session will guide students through recognizing warning signs, starting meaningful conversations, and linking peers to help.
The training will take place from 5–6:30 p.m., May 13, at Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse and is open to students in grades 9–12. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A and Read More
Deer Fence Installed Around Memorial Rose Garden
Los Alamos rose garden. Courtesy photo
By ADDIE JACOBSON
White Rock
It was a warmer than usual winter in Los Alamos County. The resident deer herds didn’t mind—food was available. Now they are continuing to enjoy the spring vegetation in our environs. However, the Los Alamos Memorial Rose Garden is a location where the deer will no longer be able to feast! The over 200 roses in the Garden will be off-limits.
After a multi-year campaign begun in 2021 and spearheaded by Kersti Rock of the Los Alamos Garden Club (the Memorial Rose Garden’s caregivers), a fence has been erected by Los Alamos Read More