Daily Postcard: Western Blue Flag Iris At Valles Caldera
Daily Postcard: A cluster of Western Blue Flag Iris blooming Wednesday near a ponderosa pine grove at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Western Blue Flag Iris is starting to pop up all over Valles Caldera’s high-elevation meadows and grasslands. Learn more about plant life in the park here: https://www.nps.gov/vall/learn/nature/plants.htm. Photo by Corey Lycopolus/NPSJ. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee Announces 24 Scholarship Recipients For 2026
Courtesy/JROMC LAHS scholarship winners
JROMC News:
The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) has announced the 24 winners of this year’s scholarship awards for Los Alamos and regional high school seniors.
The 2026 LAHS scholarship recipients are:
Los Alamos High School
- Helena Welch: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Scholarship, funded by donors to the JROMC, is awarded to one student for outstanding promise in science and mathematics.
- Madalyn Baily: The J. Robert Oppenheimer Scholarship in memory of Satch Cowan, funded by the Delle Foundation, is awarded to a student with
Los Alamos History Museum To Host Free Family-Friendly Movie Nights At SALA Event Center
LAHM News:
The Los Alamos History Museum is excited to announce it will host three family-friendly movie nights this summer. Sunday Night at the Movies with the Los Alamos History Museum will take place on June 14, June 29, and July 19, 2026.
Movies will begin at 6:30 p.m. at SALA Event Center, located at 2551 Central Avenue in Los Alamos. Each screening is free and open to the public.
For information about movie titles and additional event details, please visit our website at www.losalamoshistory.org or follow us on Facebook.
We look forward to seeing you at the movies! Read More
How Is The U.S. Modernizing The Nuclear Tip Of The Spear?
A B61 Nuclear Bombs in a Bunker illustrates the unimaginable destructive power located in one storage bunker. Courtesy/Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists 2025
By Mark MacInnes
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
Adversaries and Urgency
As the United States confronts growing competition from China and Russia, much of the public discussion about nuclear deterrence focuses on missiles, submarines, and bombers. A recent online forum hosted by the Advanced Nuclear Weapons Alliance Deterrence Center highlighted a less visible challenge: rebuilding the industrial and scientific infrastructure Read More
Q&A With MANNM
Carolyn Linnebur, MD
Specializes in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
The following is a Question & Answer (Q&A) report with MANNM.
Who is MANNM?
Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico (MANNM) was established in 1974 by Dr. Carolyn Linnebur, and we recently celebrated our 50th anniversary. We are an independent, women-owned practice providing medical care in Los Alamos.
Are you affiliated with the hospital, and would you consider being acquired by a hospital system?
MANNM is an independent practice and is not Read More
Enterprise Bank & Trust Welcomes New Branch Manager
New Branch Manager Amanda Garcia in her office Tuesday at Enterprise Bank & Trust at 1200 Trinity Drive in Los Alamos. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com.
Amanda Garcia took the helm as new Branch Manager at Enterprise Bank & Trust in Los Alamos in May, following the retirement of Nadine Martinez.
“What drew me to this opportunity was the chance to make a positive impact,” Garcia said who is a resident of Los Alamos. “I enjoy leading teams, developing employees and building strong client relationships and I see this
LAPS Students Receive 2026 Devi Raju Citizenship Awards
This year’s Devi Raju Citizenship Award recipients from Los Alamos Middle School pose for a photo with Principal Jill Gonzales. They include (left to right) Axel Lovato, Olivia Pulsipher, Lisbeth Munoz, Lanae Collins, Alma Trujillo and Chloe Blackburn. They each received a certificate and $100. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools recently presented the 2026 Devi Raju Citizenship Awards to 96 students representing the elementary schools and the middle school. This is the fourth year these awards have been presented to LAPS students.
Elementary students were selected by Read More
RSVP Now To Attend Celebration Of Life For Brian Easton
Brian Easton July 17, 1957 – March 17. 2026
A Celebration of Life will be held for Brian Easton 1-4 p.m., on June 27, 2026, at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, 1738 North Sage Loop, Los Alamos, NM, 87544.
Please RSVP now to Pam (Brian’s sister) and for sure by June 20, 2026, at chekm8@cox.net.
Atomic City Transit To Provide SummerFest Shuttle Service
COUNTY News:
The annual SummerFest event will be held at Pajarito Mountain from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 6.
Atomic City Transit (ACT) will provide shuttle service from the Duane Smith Auditorium parking lot at Los Alamos High School to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Lodge.
Camp May Road will experience an increase in traffic, especially in the Lodge parking lot.
Motorists are urged to slow down and watch for others.
For more information about shuttle services, contact Atomic City Transit at 505.661.RIDE (7433). Read More
2026 Primary Election Winners Express Appreciation
Winners of the 2026 Primary Election are: clockwise from left, Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen, Los Alamos County Assessor candidate Jeff Casalina, Los Alamos County Council candidate Jason Chappel, incumbent Councilor Theresa Cull, Council candidate David Hampton, incumbent Councilor Melanee Hand, Probate Judge Perry Klare, Council candidate Steven Lynne, Sheriff candidate Antonio Maggiore and Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor. Courtesy photos
Staff Report
The unofficial results of the 2026 Primary Election are in.
In the locally contested races for Los Alamos County Council Read More
Daily Postcard: Unique View At Sunrise Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: Unique view as the sun comes up early Wednesday over White Rock. Courtesy photo Read More
Canceled: Planning & Zoning Commission June 10 Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for June 10, 2026 has been canceled due to a lack of applications to review. Read More
View Of Stormy Clouds Approaching Los Alamos
View this afternoon of stormy clouds approaching Los Alamos. Photo by Jim Gourdoux Read More
Melanee Hand Says Thank You Los Alamos!
By MELANEE HAND
Candidate for Re-election
Los Alamos County Council
I’m deeply honored by the trust our community has placed in me as the votes were tallied from our primary election for four County Councilor seats. This victory belongs to everyone who believes in practical solutions, improved regional relations, and a strong future for Los Alamos County.
To my supporters, volunteers, friends, and family — thank you for your energy, your conversations, and your belief in this work. And to those who did not support me, I want you to know I am here to continue serving you as well.
I also want to thank Read More
Unofficial Local & State Results For 2026 Primary Election
State results for Governor in 2026 Primary Election. Screenshot/Los Alamos Daily Post
How Los Alamos voted for Governor in 2026 Primary Election. Screenshot/Los Alamos Daily Post
State results for Lt. Governor in 2026 Primary Election. Screenshot/Los Alamos Daily Post
How Los Alamos voted for Lt. Governor in 2026 Primary Election. Screenshot/Los Alamos Daily Post
State results for Secretary of State in 2026 Primary Election. Screenshot/Los Alamos Daily Post
How Los Alamos voted for Secretary of State in 2026 Primary Election. Screenshot/Los Alamos Read More
Acosta Is Best Predictor In ACRR Pace Race
ACRR News:
Eliverio Acosta was the top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly Pace Race held starting at the Pajarito Complex on Arizona Avenue. Acosta was 11 seconds off his predicted time.
Other accurate predictors were Felix Candia with a 18 second difference; Warren Scoggins recording 28 seconds off; a tie between Madeline Harms and Conor Gavin with a 33 second differential; and Zach Medin at 36 seconds off.
On the 1-mile course, Ivana Velechovsky, 8, was the best finisher at 10:22 and Ryder Hetrick, 5, was the first male with a time of 11:43.
Eric Anderson was the top finisher Read More
Seventh Corner Productions Presents ‘It’s Just Dinner’ At Teatro Paraguas June 25–28
THEATER News:
Teatro Paraguas is pleased to host Seventh Corner Productions and their original play It’s Just Dinner!
Written by Grayson Pinto, Lily Pinto, and Reilly Stranahan, and starring Dakotah Rose, Grayson Pinto, Lily Pinto, Marika Sayers, and John Michael Hayley, the play is a raucous comedy. The fairly cryptic tagline is “She vanished a year ago, now’s she back. It’s fresh, it’s hilarious, it’s fruity, It’s Just Dinner.”
Grayson Pinto directs the production, with light and sound design by Brody Silver, and set design by Marika Sayers and Grayson Pinto.
Performances are at Read More
PEEC Planetarium’s Night Sky Shows Moving To Tuesdays
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will be moving the monthly “Night Sky” planetarium talks to 7 p.m., the first Tuesday of the month through the summer. These fascinating full-dome presentations allow all ages to explore what stars and planets will be in the night sky for that month. Starting in June the new time will allow families to enjoy the planetarium programs as well as other summer activities Los Alamos has to offer. Join the exploration at the PEEC Planetarium with tickets $20/ family, (or $6/child, $8/adult).
This program is in addition to the free Wednesday Read More
Los Alamos Food Co-op Seeks Support To Secure Its Future And Preserve Local Food Access
The Los Alamos Food Co-op at 95 Entrada Drive is seeking community support. Courtesy image
From the Los Alamos Food Co-op:
- The Community-Owned Grocery Has Stabilized, Rebuilt, and Launched a $100,000 Campaign to Secure Its Future
The Los Alamos Food Co-op — the only locally owned natural grocery store in Los Alamos County — is moving forward. After navigating a difficult period, the co-op has stabilized its finances, rebuilt its management team, and is growing its sales. Now it’s asking the community it has served for more than 15 years to help secure what they built together.
Over the past two Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: June 5–11, 2026
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for June 5–11, 2026:
Friday, June 5, 2026
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 5-19–26
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — P AC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Understanding Homelessness
- 8 p.m. — LARSO Town Hall Meeting
- 12 a.m. — Free Speech TV
Saturday, June 6, 2026 Read More