Los Alamos Public Library Invites Community To Celebrate National Library Week April 19-25
LIBRARY News:
What brings you joy? Whether it’s diving into a new book, learning a skill, connecting with neighbors, or discovering something unexpected, Los Alamos Public Library invites the community to find their joy during National Library Week, April 19-25.
National Library Week celebrates the vital role libraries play in bringing people together, sparking imagination and supporting lifelong learning. From books and digital resources to job assistance and creative programs, libraries remain essential to building strong, thriving communities.
Mesa Public Library and the White Read More
Community Invited To Atomic Fiber Groundbreaking Ceremony May 12
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced that construction of Atomic Fiber—the community broadband network—will begin in May. To celebrate, the County is inviting every community member to a groundbreaking ceremony on May 12. The ceremony begins at 4 p.m. in the parking area behind the White Rock Visitor Center.
This will be a great opportunity to ask questions about the network, learn about the technology behind the network and how it will be built, and meet the different Internet Service Providers.
“This is a major milestone in modernizing the County and poises us to be ready for the future,” Read More
Gopher Snake Spotted Monday At Los Alamos Reservoir
A gopher snake about 4 feet long was spotted Monday at the Los Alamos Reservoir. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Bublitz: Milky Way Arch Over Los Alamos From LA Mountain
Enhanced view of the Milky Way arch over Los Alamos. April is early in the Milky Way season to see it as an arch, with the galactic core starting to appear as viewed from Mt. Los Alamos during ‘blue hour’ at 7:30 p.m. April 10 and 1:30 a.m. April 17 Milky Way arch. Post-processing in Affinity Photo 2 was used to better see the Milky Way in the photo. Photo by Steve Bublitz Read More
County’s Art In Public Places Board To Meet April 23
Daily Postcard: Painted Lady Butterfly Rests On Blooming Rosemary In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Painted Lady butterfly rests on blooming rosemary Sunday in White Rock. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
County Council To Hold Budget Hearings April 27, 28, 29
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will hold Budget Hearings at 6 p.m. on April 27, 28, and 29 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meetings are open to the public in person, and a Zoom option is offered for remote participation (Zoom Link).
Agendas are posted 72 hours before each meeting on the County’s Legistar page.
For more information on the County Council and the Strategic Leadership Plan, visit the County Council web page or call the County Manager’s office at 505.663.1750. Read More
Los Alamos Police Dept. Torch Run Golf Tournament Sept. 11
Sun Centered Contrail Crossing Forms Over Los Alamos
Op-Ed: Democrats – What Is Your Platform?
By TJ TAUB
Los Alamos
Signs, some incredibly clever, crisply accurate, funny – are fine.
But another critical message is: Democrats – What Is Your Platform? “We’re Not Them” is NOT a platform!
Our politics have degenerated and warped into two views.
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- “Republican” bottom line is ‘Dems are evil, we’re here to save you’.
- “Democrat” bottom line is ‘We’re not them, send money’.
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Dem communications must change from five words to describing how policies/practices got us here, and fundamental actions required to survive this nightmare and rebuild our democracy.
If you fail to see how Dems Read More
Kiwanis Aspen School K-Kids 2025 Year In Review
Abby Vollans speaks at recent Kiwanis Club meeting. Photo by Brooke Davis
Rachel Bartram, Aspen staff advisor for K-Kids. Photo by Brooke Davis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club
At their April 13 meeting, the Los Alamos Kiwanis hosted Abby Vollans, a fourth grader at Aspen School and Treasurer of the K-Kids, a Kiwanis sponsored student service club. She was accompanied by Rachel Bartram, Aspen staff advisor for K-Kids for the past 5 years. Abby, along with fellow K-Kids member Eva Sandoval, used AI to create a slide show that highlights the many activities their club has done over the past year.
They Read More
Residents Interested In Guiding Direction Of County Through Boards Or Commissions Encouraged To Apply
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is seeking residents interested in guiding the direction of the County through various board and commission positions.
Have a passion for art or history? Interested in parks and recreation or transportation issues? There are many ways for citizens to become actively involved in the business of government.
In addition to the opportunities that citizens have to express their thoughts and concerns at County Council meetings and public meetings, Los Alamos County residents may apply to serve on one of many Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCCs).
Applications Read More
Community Invited To 14th Annual ‘Around The World In White Rock’ At Piñon Elementary School May 5
LAPS News:
The public is invited to attend the14th annual Multicultural Festival, Around the World in White Rock, in the Piñon Elementary School gymnasium starting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 5.
Presented jointly by Chamisa Elementary and Piñon Elementary Schools, the festival features dance, music, games, crafts and food tastings.
According to co-coordinators Andrea Lynch, Chamisa Elementary School art teacher, and Stephanie Rittner, Piñon Elementary art teacher, there are already a number of cultures that will be represented at the event including Brazil, Chile, Korea, France, Read More
Los Alamos County Transitions Public Website To .GOV Domain To Enhance Security And Public Trust
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County announces that its public website has successfully transitioned to a .GOV domain. The County’s web address has officially changed from losalamosnm.us to losalamosnm.gov, marking an important step toward strengthening cybersecurity and reinforcing public confidence in County communications.
The move to a .GOV domain is part of a nationwide effort to ensure that government websites are easily identifiable, secure, and trustworthy. The .GOV domain is restricted to verified government entities and offers enhanced protection against phishing, spoofing, Read More
LAPS Foundation’s Spring Grant Cycle Coming To A Close
LAPS teachers Miel Rim, Jessie Dixon, Jen Thayer, and Caitlin Bratton roll up their sleeves to serve pizza to their English Learner families at SALA. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
LAPS Foundation News:
The spring grant cycle for Los Alamos Public Schools teachers ends Wednesday, April 30, so now is the time to apply!
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation still has funding available for three grant types:
- Great Ideas;
- Professional Development; and
- Professional Book Group grants.
This year LAPS EL teachers received a Great Ideas Grant to host a free family movie night for students in the English Read More
NNMC Earns Carnegie Foundation Opportunity Colleges, Universities Classification
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is proud to announce that it has received the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching 2025 Opportunity Colleges and Universities Classification. Northern is one of 478 institutions to earn this prestigious classification, which recognizes institutions that provide higher than expected levels of access to low-income and underrepresented students, and their students experience strong earnings outcomes.
“The majority of students apply to college with the hope it is a path to opportunity, and the job they’ve dreamt Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: April 15, 2026
BRIDGE News:
In Monday’s game, Jack Stafuric and Sam Borkowsky were 1st in Flights A, B and C. Martin Cooper and Jerry Fleming were 2nd in Flights A and B. Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 3rd in Flight A. Earle Marie Hanson and John Ruminer were 4th in Flight A and 3rd in Flight B. Bobby Haynes and Tom Alexander were 2nd in Flight C.
In Wednesday’s game, Cliff Rudy and Jerry Fleming were 1st in Flight A. Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 2nd in Flight A. Linda Lambert and Harry Dewey were 3rd in Flight A, and 1st in Flights B and C. Randy Baker and John Ruminer were 2nd in Flight B, Read More
East Park Pool To Open Memorial Day Weekend
Scene of members enjoying East Park Pool during a previous season at 111 East Road. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
East Park Pool is preparing to open for the season on Memorial Day weekend—a community tradition every summer since 1962.
Memberships are now available at https://eastparkpool.org/memberships.
East Park relies entirely on voluntary community support to operate each summer. Members enjoy unlimited access to swimming, guest passes and a welcoming space to gather with friends and family, and member appreciation events all summer long.
Members also have access to party rentals Read More
Daily Postcard: Small Tree Casts Decorative Shadows On Enterprise Bank & Trust Building
A small tree casts decorative shadows on the glass across the north side entrance to the Enterprise Bank & Trust building in early morning at 1200 Trinity Drive. Photo by Dixon Wolf Electroacupuncture At Acupuncture Center Of Los Alamos
View of a patient receiving electroacupuncture treatment at the Acupuncture Center of Los Alamos at 557 Oppenheimer Drive, Suite 101. Courtesy photo
Acupuncture Center of Los Alamos News:
Practitioners Dr. Aimee Price (D.O.M.) and Dr. Erika Bittner (D.O.M.) of the Acupuncture Center of Los Alamos at 557 Oppenheimer Drive, Suite 101, discuss the benefits of electroacupuncture (e-stim), a modern adaptation combining traditional needle therapy with gentle electrical stimulation.
Electroacupuncture follows the same basic principles as traditional acupuncture, a key component of Read More