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The Last Hurrah

The last hurrah of this large dying tree sending forth a small cluster of blooms last week on Grande Canyon Drive in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Scenes From 2026 Wildfire Day At Ashley Pond Park

Classic Air Medical Flight Nurse Ellen Verburg welcomes a family to check out the helicopter during Saturday’s Wildfire Day held outside of the Justice Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

From left, Los Alamos Police Department Sgt. Ryan Wolking and Det. Ladislas Szabo show off various pieces of equipment used by the police department during Wildfire Day. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Cory Cochran helps his son, Samuel, check out the Los Alamos Police Department’s bomb truck during Wildfire Day. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: March 30, 2026

BRIDGE News:

Bob and Laurie Walker were Monday winners in flights A and B. 

John Ruminer and Earle Marie Hanson were tops in Flight A on Wednesday, while Allyn Pratt and Spook Kellum were high in Flight B.

Preemptive hands are among the most interesting when it comes to making bidding decisions. 

The following is a good example.

This is Board #5.  North is the dealer, and N/S are vulnerable.

Many Norths will open with 4.  Assuming that happens, East and South will pass, and all eyes are on the West hand!  Some will pass, and get a low score when North makes his/her contract.  If West decides to bid, what Read More

Scenes From 2026 Elks & Freedom Church Easter Egg Hunt

Children charge down a grassy slope to collect Easter eggs Saturday morning during the Elks and Freedom Church Easter Egg Hunt at Ashley Pond Park. The event featured 20,000 plastic eggs filled with 35,000 pieces of candy and toys. Volunteers spent six weeks filling the eggs. The Easter Egg Hunt has had a long history in Los Alamos; it started in the early 2000s. In its earliest days, kids collected real, hard-boiled and hand-dyed eggs. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Dayni Bearground, left, and Evangalena Pena check out their loot after participating in the Elks and Freedom Church Read More

Fire/Emergency Response And Planning Meeting For Livestock Owners Monday At Posse Lodge

By WENDY BURKE-RYAN and LISA READER
LASOA

Hey, livestock owners! Do you know what’s required by New Mexico to move your horses, bovines, pigs, llamas and goats in case of evacuation due to wildfire? Do you know exit strategies, options, and rules? 

Come to a Fire/Emergency Response and Planning Meeting for livestock owners, at 6 p.m. Monday, April 6, at the Posse Lodge.

Los Alamos Wildland Fire Chief Van Leimer and Los Alamos Deputy Emergency Manager Cody Ulrich will present to us and answer questions about Emergency Planning and Fire Preparedness and Response. 

Los Alamos Stable Owners Association Read More

Topper Tennis Team Has Strong Performance At Academy Invite Tournament This Weekend In Albuquerque

The Los Alamos Topper Tennis team with their runner-up trophy won at this weekend’s Academy Invite Tournament, from left, Coach Timur Khazratkulov, Cullen McLean, Zach Gibson, Levi Gibson, Logan Swickley, Mike Witkowski, Luke Gibson and Coach Travis Gibson. Courtesy photo

Freshman Levi Gibson prepares to rip a forehand at this weekend’s Academy Invite Tournament. Courtesy photo

Senior Olivia Hamilton smacks a forehand during this weekend’s Academy Invite Tournament. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos Hilltoppers Tennis team competed at the Academy Invite Tournament this Read More

County Council To Hold Closed Session Tuesday April 7

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council will hold a closed session on Tuesday, April 7, for collective bargaining negotiations with the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local Union No. 412, pursuant to NMSA 1978, Section 10-15-1 (H) (5)).

Find the agenda here.

 

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Posts From The Road: Jackrabbit Trading Post On Route 66

HERE IT IS: The famous bright yellow sign with the black rabbit and the large red letters alerts travelers that they have arrived at the Jackrabbit Trading Post. This sign was used in the Pixar movie ‘CARS’ giving the trading post additional notoriety. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Trading Post: The Jackrabbit Trading Post is housed in an old railroad building. The train tracks are on the other side of the road, running parallel to Route 66. The face of the building is painted with various southwestern figures and designs, making it impossible to miss when driving by. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.co Read More

‘I Voted’ Sticker Design Contest Deadline Extended

COUNTY News:

The 2026 “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest is in full swing, and the deadline has been extended to April 14.

The contest is open to students in grades pre-K through 12 to inspire creativity and share the importance of voting and civic participation.

Students must submit their designs to the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office no later than April 14, 2026.

Each design must include ONE of the following phrases:

  • “I Voted”
  • “I Voted Early”
  • “Future Voter”

Learn more here. Read More

Scenes From Elks & Freedom Church 2026 Easter Event

Scene from the Los Alamos Elks and Freedom Church 2026 event following their 2026 Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday around Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Los Alamos Elks and Freedom Church 2026 event following their 2026 Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday around Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Los Alamos Elks and Freedom Church 2026 event following their 2026 Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday around Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Los Alamos Elks and Freedom Church 2026 event following Read More

Teen Movie Nights Saturdays @ SALA Event Center

COUNTY News: 

The community is invited to join the fun for Teen Movie Nights on Saturdays at SALA Los Alamos Event Center.

The lobby opens at 7:30 p.m., the free movie starts at 8:30 p.m., and next up is the Super Mario Galaxy Movie (New Release) on April 11.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie blasts into outer space for a cosmic adventure inspired by Nintendo’s beloved games. This Illumination-Nintendo sequel promises vibrant visuals, playful humor, and expansive world-building, making it a highly anticipated spectacle. 

April 11 is a Free VR Night and includes free small popcorn and drink for the Read More

On The Job In Los Alamos: Delbert Romero Beautifies Yards

On the job in Los Alamos, Delbert Romero is beautifying yards all over the community, including this one in the Pinon Trails neighborhood on Saturday in White Rock. Romero owns New Clear Solutions and is also an associate broker at Exit Realty Advantage New Mexico. His landscaping services include pruning, hedging, mowing, webworm removal, yard care, decluttering, and he specializes in rose bush care and larger properties. He can be reached at newclearsolutions@gmail.com or delbert@exitadvantagenm.com. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Dendroglyphs On Valles Caldera National Preserve

Volunteer Steve Daly shows a dendroglyph to Victoria Prieto Ruarte, a National Park Service intern, and Trish Weller, a fellow volunteer. Courtesy/Elizabeth Miller

Los Amigos de Valles Caldera News:

Los Amigos de Valles Caldera Board Member Billy Smith saw the article “What the Trees Tell Us” by Elizabeth Miller in the Spring 2026 National Parks Conservation Association Spring Newsletter.

This article discusses the dendroglyphs that exist on the aspen trees on Valles Caldera National Preserve.

Los Amigos would like to pass along the link to this informative article about the sheepherders Read More

Documents Added To LANL 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 before April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.

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NACo: America’s Counties Recognize April 2026 As National County Government Month

NACo News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — America’s counties are joining the National Association of Counties (NACo) in recognizing April as National County Government Month (NCGM).

Throughout April, counties will honor the 3.6 million strong county workforce, educate residents about local programs and services and boost civic engagement to strengthen the connections between local government and residents.

“National County Government Month is an opportunity to celebrate all of America’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs,” NACo President J.D. Clark said. “With one in 50 American workers Read More

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