Los Alamos County Golf Course Expands Hours On June 2
COUNTY News:
Beginning Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Los Alamos County Golf Course will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, and 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.
The golf course will remain closed on Mondays until further notice.
Visit the Los Alamos County Website or contact the Golf Course Pro Shop at 505.662.8139 for more information. Read More
LAMS Washington, D.C. 2027 Spring Break Trip Sign Up
EDUCATION News:
Attention current 7th grade students: Sign up is underway for next year’s annual 8th grade Washington, D.C. trip for Los Alamos Middle School and home school students.
Click on the QR code to sign up today to reserve your spot and lock in your price for this wonderful, educational once in a lifetime trip with your friends and classmates to our nation’s capital and Baltimore.
Call Roberta Cocking at 505.670.0679 with questions. Read More
Broadview End Of School Block Party Saturday
COMMUNITY News:
Residents are invited to celebrate the end of the school year at the Broadview End of School Block Party Saturday, May 30, 2026.
The neighborhood event will bring families of the Broadview Neighborhood, friends, and children together for an afternoon of community celebration, outdoor activities, music, and food.
To safely accommodate the event, a temporary road closure will be in effect from 3-8 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2026, on Kristi Lane near 892 Kristi Lane and Copper Place. Local access for residents and emergency vehicles will be maintained as needed.
Drivers are encouraged Read More
Matthea Fung, Alyssa Sun, And Helena Welch Awarded 2026 Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Scholarships
Phi Beta Kappa scholarship recipients: Matthea Fung, Alyssa Sun, and Helena Welch. Courtesy/LAPS
By JOYCE A. GUZIK
Officer
Phi Beta Kappa
Thanks to the generous support of alumni donors, the Los Alamos Association of Phi Beta Kappa is pleased to announce $1000 scholarship awards to Matthea Fung, Alyssa Sun, and Helena Welch, 2026 graduates of Los Alamos High School.
Matthea Fung will attend Virginia Tech, majoring in mathematics with a focus on math education.
Alyssa Sun will be attending Yale University and majoring in applied math or statistics.
Helena Welch will attend the California Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: May 29 – June 4, 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 May 29–June 4, 2026:
Friday, May 29, 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. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Understanding Homelessness
- 8 p.m. — League of Women Voters Candidate Forum
- 12 a.m. — Free Speech TV
LAHS Junior Andrew Bacrania Awarded 2026 Rensselaer Polytechnic Medal
LAHS Calculus teacher Stephanie Abney (left) and LAHS Physics teacher Debbie Grothaus pose with the 2026 Rensselaer Medal recipient Andrew Bacrania. Courtesy photo
LAHS Principal Eric Ziegler presented the 2026 Rensselaer Medal Award to junior Andrew Bacrania. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School junior Andrew Bacrania has been selected to receive the Rensselaer Polytechnic Medal for 2026. He was nominated for this honor by the LAHS Mathematics and Science Departments. Principal Eric Ziegler presented Drew with his award during a ceremony attended by his family and members Read More
LAHS DECA Students Attend International Career Development Conference
LAHS students preparing to attend the closing ceremonies for ICDC. Pictured are (back, left to right) Alianna DeHerrera, August Ovaska, Lance Metcalf, Roccl Del Mauro, Presley Haight, Jayden Burns, Jasmine Heft and (front) Michael Velasquez-Saiz and Luke Creel. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Nine Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students attended the 2026 International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia from April 25 – 28.
Seniors Luke Creel, August Ovaska, Jasmine Heft, Rocco Del Mauro, and Lance Metcalf, along with juniors Presley Haight and Michael Velasquez-Saiz, Read More
Get Your Just Deserts At Village Arts Through June 13
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ART News:
The newest exhibit at Village Arts, Just Deserts, is turning up the heat and highlighting the color, warmth, and unexpected life of the desert with 55 artistic gems made by nearly 3 dozen local and regional artists.
Artwork is on display through June 13, 2026. Artists were asked to create work that zoomed in on deserts in all their arid and austere beauty and the resulting artwork shows a surprising breadth of subject matter and media that underlines a deep connection between the artists and their surroundings.
New Mexico averages nearly 2 months more sunshine Read More
Daily Postcard: Orange Poppies Color Meadow Lane Garden
Daily Postcard: Orange poppies color a garden on Sunday on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Arts Council Announces Events For Summer
It’s nearly June, and the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is kicking off the summer already. Its small but mighty team is up to everything from pre-concert lectures to increased social sewing to plein air painting at Bathtub Row Brewing Coop. Not to mention: Summer Camp. Also, there are new activity offerings for teens, families and adults. As a reminder, the community can find the LAAC’s most updated calendar of events here: https://www.
Storey Endorses Katharine E. Clark For Secretary of State
By AMY STOREY
Los Alamos
Katharine E. Clark (D) is the only candidate in this Secretary of State primary who has sued Donald Trump over election interference.
A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley in Cognitive Neuroscience and Moral Psychology and an MBA in Strategic Management and Public Policy, Clark combines academic rigor with real-world executive experience.
As County Clerk for Santa Fe, she has modernized one of New Mexico’s most complex election jurisdictions, and earned national recognition many times for election administration, and built a reputation Read More
Groundbreaking Marks Start Of Construction On New Los Alamos Fire Station #4
Participating in the official groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, for new Fire Station #4 on Diamond Drive, from left, Los Alamos Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg, Council Chair Randall Ryti, Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, Project Manager Sobia Sayeda, Councilor David Reagor, and Councilor Melanee Hand. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg, Council Chair Randall Ryti, Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, Project Manager Sobia Sayeda, Councilor David Reagor and Councilor Melanee Hand among other officials and project staff participated Read More
Zia Credit Union Highlights Growth And Community Investment At Annual Meeting
At the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Awards held May 1 at Duane Smith Auditorium, Zia Credit Union was named the 2026 Financial Institution of the Year. From left, Zia Marketing and Business Development Manager Mandy See, SVP of Member Experience Valerie Martinez, President/CEO Dwayne Herrera, VP of Human Resources Baby Matousek, and AVP/Senior Branch Manager in Los Alamos Jennifer Aylmer. Courtesy/ZCU
From left, Zia Board of Directors Chair JC Garcia, SVP of Member Experience Valerie Martinez, and students front row from left, Monique Trujillo, Jalina Martinez, Elise Gutierrez, Read More
LAHS Seniors Receive Awards And Scholarships
Recipients of the Knights of Columbus Scholarship are (left to right) Cara Gauss, Laila Muller, Steven Romero, Hayden Watkins, Olivia Shipman and Adalyn Trujillo. Courtesy/LAPS
Lance Metcalf (left) received the Rotary Great Expectation Award for Solid B Students. He was also the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Sixty Los Alamos High School seniors were presented with local awards and scholarships during the Senior Scholarship Ceremony held during senior week at the high school.
Through the generosity and support of numerous community groups and organizations, Read More
Los Alamos County Enters Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
COUNTY News:
Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has elevated fire restrictions to Stage 2, effective today, May 28, within the boundaries of Los Alamos County to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, and natural and historical artifacts.
Under the Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Order 2026-02, stringent restrictions and conditions are imposed as follows:
- Building, maintaining and use of outdoor fires including campfires and recreational fires of any kind
East Park Pool Opening Delayed Until June 3
East Park Pool. Courtesy photo
East Park Pool News:
After addressing the items identified during the initial inspection, the New Mexico Environment Department will return to East Park Pool for a re-inspection on June 2. Because state approval is required to open, the pool’s earliest possible opening date is now Wednesday, June 3.
Pool staff will continue to prepare the pool for opening as soon as possible after the follow-up inspection. Read More
LANL Researcher Collaborates With Students To Create SciArt From Galaxy Data
New Hours At Bradbury Science Museum Start June 16
Bradbury Science Museum. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Beginning June 16, the Bradbury Science Museum will be open from 9 a.m.–4p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and from 12–4 p.m., Sunday.
This temporary change allows builders to remodel parts of the museum for a better visitor experience.
The museum appreciates your patience during these updates and looks forward to continuing to serve the community during this phase, and to sharing the new look with visitors soon.
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Chamberlin Is Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race
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ACRR News:
Becky Chamberlin was the top predictor in the weekly pace race held on the Canada Bonita Trail by the ski hill at 6 seconds off her predicted time. She was also the first female finisher in the 2-mile distance at 28:04. Other accurate predictors were Paul Geimer recording 16 seconds off; Lynn Bjorklund with a 26 second difference and also the best female finisher on the 3-mile course with a time of 29:34; Eric Anderson at 31 seconds off and the top finisher in the 3-mile distance recording a 21:29; and Adrian Medin with a 43 second differential.
On the 1-mile Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Honors 70 Graduates At 2026 Ceremony
UNM-Los Alamos graduation ceremony held May 15 in Duane Smith Auditorium. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) celebrated fall 2025 and spring 2026 graduates during its ceremony on Friday, May 15, at the Duane Smith Auditorium.
Speakers included Dr. Rebecca Estrada, higher education and workforce development specialist at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and John A. Hill, associate laboratory director, weapons engineering, at LANL. Dominique Sandoval was the student speaker.
Dean Brent Pickett congratulates the graduates on their accomplishment. “Through Read More