Carol A. Clark

Op-Ed Submission: The Potential Of Los Alamos Urban Trail

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Elevated boardwalk from below. Courtesy/Kevin Holsapple

A walk through the trees. Courtesy/Kevin Holsapple

By KEVIN HOLSAPPLE
Los Alamos

The Potential of the Los Alamos Urban Trail

In the heart of Los Alamos, a fairly new pedestrian (and bicycle) artery of concrete and boardwalk shows interesting potential for a new way for residents and visitors to move through the “Secret City.” The Urban Trail, a one-mile multi-use paved route, is a high-quality piece of pedestrian infrastructure that could benefit from enhancements to increase its value.

An Engineering Feat

The physical Read More

State Releases Feasibility Study Outlining Next Steps For Española Lowrider Museum

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NMDCA News:

SANTA FE — A new state study finds that Española, recognized as the Lowrider Capital of the World, has the community support, visitor potential, and cultural foundation needed to sustain a dedicated lowrider museum, though significant funding and governance work remain before the project moves forward.

The Legislature and community advocates requested the study to formally honor lowriding as a quintessential New Mexican art form rooted in family, craftsmanship, and cultural identity. Conducted by a team of architects, cost estimators, and cultural consultants, the report, Read More

Heinrich Joins Grand Opening Of New Saranam ADC Family Housing Development In Albuquerque

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U.S. SENATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, joined the grand opening of Saranam’s new ADC Family Campus, which includes 23 housing units that Heinrich helped fund in the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) appropriations bill to support New Mexico families experiencing homelessness.

At the grand opening, Heinrich toured the new housing development and delivered remarks emphasizing how Saranam’s ADC Family Campus demonstrates what’s possible when we invest in transitional housing and comprehensive family support services. Read More

Documents Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room

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LANL News:

The following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electronic Reading Room.

The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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Daily Postcard: Rare Long-Eared Owl Spotted Near Urban

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Daily Postcard: A rare Long-eared Owl was spotted roosting in the backyard of a residence Saturday near Urban Park. Long-eared Owls are lanky and often seem to wear a surprised expression thanks to long ear tufts that typically point straight up like exclamation marks. These nocturnal hunters roost in dense foliage, where their camouflage makes them hard to find, and forage over grasslands for small mammals. Long-eared Owls are nimble flyers, with hearing so acute they can snatch prey in complete darkness. In spring and summer, listen for their low, breathy hoots and strange barking calls Read More

Meet Sarge At Los Alamos County Animal Shelter

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COUNTY News:

Community members looking for a way to give back or to find a dog or cat are invited to visit the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter at 226 East Road.

Stop by to meet adoptable cats and dogs, or browse available animals anytime on the Animal Shelter website.

Whether ready to adopt or just wanting to help out, volunteers are always welcome and encouraged to make a difference—one paw at a time. Read More

Weekly Fishing Report: May 10, 2026 

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By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish stocked a total of 39,163 rainbow trout weighing 16,359 pounds. Most of the stocking will now be in Northern New Mexico.

It looks like there will be one of the weakest spring runoffs in memory this year. The snowpack is already disappearing, and the weather has been unseasonably warm and dry. This is reflected in streamflow measurements. Normally, the Rio Grande would be swollen with spring runoff from the melting snow. Streamflows above 1,000 cubic-feet-per-second would be common.

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County Parks And Recreation Board To Meet May 14

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, May 14.

The meeting is open to the public.

Due to early voting underway in Council Chambers, this meeting will be held in the Boards & Commissions Room 110 across from Council Chambers.

Find the agenda here: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More