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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
Scenes From 2026 Earth Day Festival In Los Alamos
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, left, reads an 2026 Earth Day Proclamation on behalf of the Council during the Earth Day Festival hosted Saturday by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at the Los Alamos Nature Center. PEEC Executive Director Jillian Rubio, second from left, artist Star York and PEEC Co-founder Chick Keller, listen as the proclamation is read. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Artist Star York and Chick Keller unveil York’s sculpture, ‘Raven Dialogue, Friendly Advice’ on Saturday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. The unveiling kicked Read More
Three Los Alamos High School Thespians Nominated For 2026 Enchantment Awards
EDUCATION News:
The 2026 Enchantment Awards nominees have been announced and include three Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students who performed in this year’s production of Mean Girls.
2026 Enchantment Awards nominees from LAHS:
- Best actress nominee: Maici E. Guise;
- Best supporting actor nominee: Zachary Sestric; and
- Best supporting actress nominee: Aubrey Ruston.
The complete announcement of all nominees is at https://www.youtube.com/
The 2026 Enchantment Awards production is 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque. Read More
Los Alamos Chapter #63 Order Of Eastern Star To Host Statewide Meeting May 2 At Masonic Lodge
Los Alamos Chapter #63, Order of Eastern Star, will welcome Worthy Grand Matron Cavell Miller and Worthy Grand Patron Jay Miller to a statewide meeting in Los Alamos on May 2 at the Masonic Lodge, 1400 North Sage St.
Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., followed at 11 a.m. with the meeting and initiation. All members of the Order of Eastern Star in good standing are welcome to attend this celebration.
The theme for the afternoon is the “Grand Ole Opry” with a picnic-style lunch following the initiation. A reception following the close of the meeting
Posts From The Road: Pops 66 Soda Ranch
Pops 66 Soda Ranch: A view of the modern structure that houses the Pops 66 Soda Ranch catches the eye of travelers as they arrive at the business. The large cantilevered roof over the entrance and gas pumps is 100 feet long. The facility has won multiple architecture awards. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Soda Bottles: Seven hundred varieties of soda fill the soda shop at Pops 66 Soda Ranch in Arcadia, Okla. The bottles are neatly arranged by color of soda on shelves in the aisles and in the wall of coolers. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Big Bottle: The largest soda bottle in the world Read More
Community Invited To Trails Information Fair April 25
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to drop by the community-wide National Celebrate Trails Day event, 9-11 a.m., Saturday, April 25, at Co-op Park, 1010 Central Ave.
More than 15 area groups and organizations have been invited to this community open house 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.
Another highlight of the morning will be an “Outdoor Assembly” Read More
High Desert Winds Santa Fe Spring Concert May 17
Ricardo A. Hernandez
Artistic Director & Principal Conductor
High Desert Winds Santa Fe
CONCERT News:
High Desert Winds Santa Fe (HDWSF) will present its Spring 2026 Concert, a tribute to mothers and other prominent women, at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave., in Santa Fe.
This concert features Suite from ‘Maria de Buenos Aires’ and guest conductor Jan Gaynor, conducting ‘Blessed Are They’ by Johannes Brahms.
Other selections include:
- Tuttarana by Esmail
- Cyrus the Great by K.L. King
- First Suite in Eb for Military Band by Holst
STEM Santa Fe To Host 10th Anniversary Celebration May 28
YIMBY Adventure Film Festival Returns To SALA May 16
YIMBY News:
The 2026 Yes! In My Backyard! (YIMBY) Film Festival—Los Alamos’s adventure film festival—returns on May 16, 5-7 p.m. at the SALA Los Alamos Event Center, bringing a 90-minute lineup of award-winning, family-friendly short films as inspiring for adults as they are fun for kids.
This year’s program features standout selections from the Banff Mountain Film Festival and other acclaimed festivals, showcasing everything from adaptive mountain biking and backyard exploration to environmental storytelling from around the world.
While the films are curated with young viewers Read More