LANL: NASA’s Curiosity Rover Finds More Evidence Of Ancient Lakes On Mars
A NASA ‘postcard’ of the Amapari Marker Band, a winding region where Curiosity discovered unexpected signs of an ancient lake. Courtesy/NASA/JPL-Caltech
LANL News:
- The findings shed new light on the potential for past life
A team of scientists using the ChemCam instrument on NASA’s Curiosity Mars rover has discovered the highest amounts of iron, manganese, and zinc ever found together in the Gale Crater on Mars. Minerals with these metals were found in remarkably well-preserved ripples in rocks, indicating the high likelihood that a shallow lake existed at this location.
Metal-rich deposits Read More
Scenes From 2026 Los Alamos Kite Festival At Overlook
Scene from Saturday’s 2026 Los Alamos Kite Festival, hosted this weekend by the Los Alamos Arts Council in Dara Jones Field at Overlook Park in White Rock. This is the 30th annual Kite Festival and is sponsored by Century Bank. Today’s event will include: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. kite building workshops with volunteers, 1-3 p.m. self-guided workshops, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. flying, and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. kite hospitals will be open for business. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from Saturday’s 2026 Kite Festival, which runs through today at Overlook Park in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast May 5
LRG News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the LRG monthly breakfast social, between the hours of 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Tuesday May 5 at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Dr. Come hang out and join the conversation with other Lab retirees.
LRG will pay for your coffee and tea! Individuals will pay for their breakfast and other drinks.
LRG is a non-profit organization that seeks to maintain communications with and to serve the needs and interests of all retirees from LANL. All laboratory retirees may join LRG.
Contact sgirard@losalamos.com or Read More
Los Alamos High School Alumna Releases Collection Of Stories: ‘Souvenirs From Another Life’
Community Invited To Learn About Los Alamos Chapter Guild Of The Santa Fe Opera 2-4 PM Today At SALA
COMMUNITY News:
Curious about the Los Alamos Chapter of the Guilds of the Santa Fe Opera? Join the chapter 2-4 p.m. today, April 26, at SALA Los Alamos Event Center for a members’ social event to learn more.
Guild chapter members make things happen for the opera by forging new partnerships, bringing new energy and new ideas to the opera’s endeavors.
Since 1957, the Guild’s year-round volunteer services and financial support have launched and expanded some of the opera’s most successful activities.
Guild chapter members hold special fundraising events for the opera’s Community Engagement Read More
Scenes From Trails Information Fair Saturday At Co-Op Park
Scene from the Trails Information Fair Community Open House held Saturday at Co-Op Park at 1010 Central Ave. 5+ area groups and organizations have been invited to be on hand to talk about their events, activities, membership opportunities, and volunteer opportunities. Meet Striker, the Ambassador Horse, a friendly Arabian. Striker will anchor a booth by local equestrians with information about what to do if you encounter a horse on a trail. The overall event marks the official launch of www.pajaritotrails.us —a starting place for residents and visitors alike to find out about the area’s Read More
LAHS Boys Tennis Team Wins 2026 District Championship
District Champion Los Alamos boys tennis team in Santa Fe, from left, Coach Travis Gibson, Coach Timur Khazratkulov, Zach Gibson, Cullen McLean, Logan Swickley, Luke Gibson, Mike Witkowski, Levi Gibson, Aditya Viswanathan and Coach Hari Viswanathan. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) tennis team won the 2-26 District Championship this weekend with wins over St. Michael’s in the semifinals and Santa Fe Prep in the championship match.
The Toppers beat St. Michael’s 6-0, and then moved on to the final against defending champions Santa Fe Prep. Against Prep, Los Alamos Read More
Presentation On ‘Thinking Like A Watershed’ April 30 In Taos
Renewable Taos News:
Renewable Taos will feature Christoper Pieper, co-owner with his wife Elana Lombard of Mudd ‘n’ Flood Mountain Shop. He will speak at 7 p.m., April 30, about connecting several large issues facing the Taos area and beyond in a presentation titled, “Thinking Like a Watershed”.
Pieper was born and raised near Stanford University in California. He went on to study at UC Berkeley, where he earned a BS in conservation. After graduating, he was hired as a science teacher in Menlo Park, Calif. There, he met his wife and the two taught high school science and directed the outdoor program Read More
Daily Postcard: Antler Shed At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: An antler shed in a montane grassland viewed Friday at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Every winter, reduced daylight causes testosterone levels in male deer and elk to drop, eventually leading to the shedding of their antlers. When spring arrives, it turns into a multi-species scavenger hunt. Shed antlers are a rich source of nutrients for wildlife that find them on forest or valley floors. Because they are such an important supplement to the diets of wildlife in this high-elevation ecosystem, shed collecting is not permitted within Valles Caldera. Next time you spot a Read More
ABC Suicide Prevention Class At Mesa Public Library May 4
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- Ask, Be Present, Connect – ABC Suicide Prevention Partner Class.
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The community is invited to attend a free, 60-minute course that addresses how to prevent suicide. During the class, attendees will learn about the common causes of suicidal behavior, the warning signs of suicide, and how to get help for a person in crisis.
Certified instructor Kristine Coblentz will lead this class.
Talking about suicide saves lives:
- When
- Monday, May 4, 12 p.m. to 01:30 p.m.
- Location
- Upstairs meeting room at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave.
To RSVP, contact Jamie Allbach at jamie.allbach@losalamosnm.gov Read More
Los Alamos Firefighters Assisting With Riverside Fire In Española
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) crews responded to assist with firefighting efforts for the Riverside Fire in Española, which began Friday evening, April 24, 2026.
As of 9 a.m. today, April 25, the fire was estimated at 100 acres, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.
Reports came in shortly before 9 p.m. that firefighters were responding to a large brush fire in the area of N. Riverside Drive and W. Pueblo. LAFD responded with two crews and two brush trucks, working into the early morning hours. Crews made good progress and will continue firefighting efforts while closely Read More
New Mexico Dept. Of Wildlife To Celebrate Conservation, Hatchery Renovation Completion At 2026 GilaFest
NMW News:
SANTA FE — There is going to be quite a party May 9 in Glenwood as the New Mexico Department of Wildlife (NMW) hosts GilaFest, with the opening of the new Glenwood-Allred Wildlife Management Area (WMA), the completion of renovation work at the Glenwood State Fish Hatchery and ongoing conservation work benefiting Gila trout serving as cause for celebration.
The Department welcomes the public to this free event. Attendees can take part in a birding hike at 8 a.m. on the Glenwood-Allred WMA, which comprises 107 acres of land near the hatchery and is home to bird species such as the southwestern Read More
This Week In Sports: April 27–May. 2, 2026
This Week In Sports: April 27–May. 2, 2026
Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote, Nate Limback and Tomás Redondo.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
April 27 Monday
- Softball vs Taos Home – 4 p.m.
- Baseball vs Taos Home – 4 p.m.
April 29 Wednesday
- Baseball vs Valley Away – 4 p.m.
April 30 Thursday
- Girls/Boys Tennis Individual at Taos – TBA
May 1 Friday
- Softball vs Moriarty Away – 3 p.m.
- Softball vs Moriarty Away – 5 p.m.
- Baseball vs Moriarty Away – 3 p.m.
- Baseball vs Moriarty Away – 5 p.m.
May 2 Saturday
- Girls/Boys Track and
Daily Postcard: Chives Looking Especially Beautiful
Daily Postcard: Chives looking especially beautiful on Thursday in a garden in Velarde. Chive flowers offer a delicate, onion-garlic flavor perfect for salads, butter, or as a garnish. They are highly attractive to pollinators, rich in fiber and sulfur compounds, and can be used to make infused vinegar. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Where Words Take Root—Inside UNM‑LA’s Writing Club
By JEF BATEMAN, M.A., GCDF
Sr. Student Success Specialist
UNM-Los Alamos
Our little writing club meets at 2 p.m., every Thursday, in room B-20, which is downstairs from the library. We have a different writing challenge every week, but we also find time to share selections from the longer projects we are working on.
The club does not have a formal membership process, and writers of all abilities are welcome. These are the projects of some of the most consistent participants:
Jim O’Donnell: Jim is a literary stylist with an ear for dialogue. His current project is a short novel about Juan and his nephew Read More
Los Alamos NJROTC Holds Change Of Command Ceremony, Sweeps 2026 New Mexico JROTC 4A State Champions
LAHS NJROTC 2026-27 Cadet Staff. Courtesy photo
Former NJROTC 2025-26 Cadre: C/CDRMaya Snowden, C/LCDR Matthew Haight, C/LT Noah Banks and C/MCPO Isabella Pearson holding mini lego versions of themselves gifted by Petty Officer Pratt as a farewell gift as they continue their journey out of NJROTC. Courtesy photo
By C/ENS ALICIA VALERIO
LAHS NJROTC
Public Affairs Officer
On April 10, Los Alamos High School’s NJROTC held its annual Change of Command ceremony at Duane Smith Auditorium, celebrating the achievements of the unit and the dedication of its cadets. This long-standing tradition Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Announces New Obstetrics Model In Partnership With CHRISTUS Health And Presbyterian Health
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- Regional partnership designed to maintain and strengthen critical services on the Hill
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Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) announced today a regional model for obstetric (OB) services with CHRISTUS St. Vincent in Santa Fe and Presbyterian Española Hospital. This collaboration, aimed at preserving access to safe, high-quality maternity care for patients in Los Alamos, enables the organizations to coordinate resources, strengthen cinical support, and ensure families receive the right level of care in the most appropriate setting.
As part of the new regional approach, LAMC will Read More
Los Alamos Chorale Society Presents ‘From Ballads To Brahms’ May 2
Free Training Offered For Historical Society Volunteers
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society (LAHS) and its History Museum are seeking new volunteers for a variety of positions. A training will be held for new volunteers from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the Nambe Room on the second floor of Fuller Lodge. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required, and anyone high-school age and up is encouraged to attend. Please register by May 9 by emailing volunteer@losalamoshistory.org.
Training will involve a guided walking tour of the historic district, information from Archives and Collections, and specific training on visitor Read More
DALA To Host Annual Spring Gala Event Ahead Of ‘Neverland’ Ballet Premier April 25
Scene from dress rehearsal ahead of Saturday’s performance. Courtesy/DALA
Courtesy/DALA
DALA News:
Dance Arts Los Alamos presents Neverland, a new two-act ballet at 7 p.m., April 25, and 2 p.m., April 26, at Duane Smith Auditorium. This original full-length production re-imagines the beloved characters of Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy, Captain Hook, and many more in an all-new adventure story inspired by J.M. Barrie’s classic tales, promising a thrilling theatrical experience suitable for all ages.
The performance will feature the advanced levels of DALA’s ballet program, showcasing Read More