Employment

Elizabeth Meek Selected New Principal At Chamisa Elementary School

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Elizabeth Meek

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools announced that Elizabeth Meek has been selected as the new principal at Chamisa Elementary School. She will be taking over for Craig Washnok who is retiring at the end of the school year.

Meek has been the assistant principal at Chamisa Elementary for the past two years. Prior to coming to Chamisa, she worked as the LAPS assistant director of Student Services.

“I am excited to become the new principal,” she said. “I have enjoyed the last two years as the assistant principal of Chamisa and appreciate the spirit of community that is evident through Read More

New Mexico State Treasurer Names Linda P. Gallegos As State Cash Manager

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Linda P. Gallegos

From the Office of the Treasurer’s Office:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office today announced Linda P. Gallegos as the new State Cash Manager, effective Monday, May 4, 2026.

Gallegos brings decades of public finance, treasury operations, and government leadership experience to the role, where she will oversee the state’s daily cash management functions and strengthen coordination between the State Treasurer’s Office’s (STO) Cash Management and Investment Divisions to maximize efficiency, transparency, and returns for New Mexico taxpayers.

Her appointment Read More

Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast May 5

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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

Residents Interested In Guiding Direction Of County Through Boards Or Commissions Encouraged To Apply

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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).

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U.S. Poet Laureate Arthur Sze Appointed To Second Term

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Arthur Sze

Library of Congress News:

This National Poetry Month, the Library of Congress has appointed Arthur Sze to serve a second term as the nation’s 25th Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for 2026-2027, the Library announced today.

Sze, who lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, was named poet laureate in September 2025 and began working to expand appreciation of poetry through his focus on translating poetry originally written in languages other than English. His newest book, “Transient Worlds: On Translating Poetry,” features translations from 13 languages and provides a personal guide Read More

NMDOH: State Public Health Nurse Honored For Excellence

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — A longtime New Mexico Department of Health nurse practitioner was honored this month for her work expanding access to HIV prevention medication in southern New Mexico. 

Gina Fullbright, a registered nurse with the New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) Public Health Division’s Southwest Region, received a Nursing Excellence Award from the New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence annual ceremony on April 11. Fullbright was recognized specifically for her work with the HIV-PrEP program, which provides preventative treatment to patients at risk for HIV infection. Read More

State Treasurer To Host: ‘Cultivating The Next Wave Of New Mexico’s Financial Leaders’ April 20

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STATE News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office, in collaboration with the University of New Mexico (UNM) and New Mexico State University (NMSU), will bring together state finance leaders, higher education institutions, and workforce development partners to address New Mexico’s growing need for skilled public finance professionals.

As New Mexico’s public assets continue to grow, the event will highlight efforts to build in-state education pipelines that prepare students for prestigious, public-service-driven careers in government finance, investing, auditing, Read More

LAPS Foundation Appoints Sylvan Argo Executive Director

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Jenny McCumber, left, passes the torch to Sylvan Argo, who officially begins her tenure as Executive Director of the LAPS Foundation on Monday, April 20. Courtesy/LAPSF

LAPS Foundation News:

After more than six years of dedicated service advancing support for Los Alamos Public Schools, Jenny McCumber is stepping down as Executive Director of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation.

While we are saddened to lose an exceptional leader who guided the Foundation to new levels of impact, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Sylvan Argo as the Foundation’s new Executive Director. Argo Read More

NMPW Names Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher 2026 Communicator Of Achievement

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Post news team members celebrate the statewide honor on Tuesday at Blue Window Bistro. Front row from left, Managing Editor Kirsten Laskey, Publisher Carol A. Clark, Graphic Designer Páya Pavlíková and Sports Schedule Coordinator Charlene  McHale. Back row from left, Photographer John McHale, Reporter Mark MacInnes, Newspaper Distribution Coordinator Delbert Romero, Advertising Manager KayLinda Crawford and Photographer Tomás Redondo. Not pictured are Social Media Editor Chris Clark, Photographer/Videographer Nate Limback and Bookkeeper Chip Clark. Courtesy photo

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State Land Office Named A National Top Workplace For Third Year In A Row

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Employees of the State Land Office celebrate receiving the 2026 USA Today National Top Workplaces Award. Courtesy/NMSLO

STATE News:

SANTA FE — For the third year in a row, the New Mexico State Land Office is a recipient of the 2026 USA Today National Top Workplaces Award, Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard announced today. Only 924 organizations with fewer than 500 employees will be recognized in this year’s USA Today publication. The State Land Office ranked in the top 100, placing at #67, and were one of only seven government entities to win a USA Today National Top Workplaces Read More