Carol A. Clark

100+ Women Who Care–Los Alamos Thanks Sponsors Including Enterprise Bank & Trust For Annual Support

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The 100+ Women Who Care–Los Alamos Steering Committee includes clockwise from top left, Ellen Specter, Diana Martinez, Janet Lovato, Carol A. Clark, Angie Bratton and Jen Wetteland. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Since its founding in August of 2015, 100+ Women Who Care–Los Alamos has gathered generous local women together for quarterly philanthropic dinners, to listen to the needs of three non-profits centered in Los Alamos, and to select one nonprofit to receive their donations.

Our quarterly sponsors make

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Planning & Zoning Commission To Meet June 24, 2026

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the public in person and for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81885706651

Or Telephone:

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 Read More

Free Community Cybersecurity Awareness Presentation In Los Alamos July 15

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COMMUNITY News:

Residents, families, seniors, nonprofit organizations, churches, educators, and small business owners are invited to attend a free Community Cybersecurity Awareness Presentation, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Conference Center, 60 Entrada Drive.

This free educational event is being presented through a partnership between L Tech, Tech Share, and First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos. The goal of the event is to provide practical, real-world cybersecurity education that helps individuals and organizations Read More

Rickman: The Immortal Mr. Hinojosa

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By JAMES RICKMAN
Los Alamos

I read with great sadness the passing of Hector C. Hinojosa (link). He was my sixth-grade teacher at Mountain Elementary back when our nation was watching President Richard M. Nixon resigning from office, and heavyweight boxers George Forman and Muhammed Ali were preparing for “The Rumble in the Jungle,” arguably the greatest sporting event of the 20th Century.

More earthshaking to my kid brain than those two events, Mr. Hinojosa was my first male teacher. As I sat at my desk in my itchy new school clothes that first day before the bell rang, I didn’t know whether to feel Read More

The Finishing Touch Changes Name & Location

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TFT Design co-owner Marcelo Ruano stands in his businesses’ new location at 1247-B Central Ave. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

The Finishing Touch has made some significant changes: it moved locations and revamped its name. Now known as TFT Design, the home furnishings business has relocated to 1247-B Central Ave., next door to Boomerang Consignment.

Co-Owner Marcelo Ruano said the business moved from its previous location in Central Park Square and into the new space June 1.

“We think the location will be Read More

U.S. Forest Service To Propose First National Policy For Recreational Climbing On Public Lands 

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USFS News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) will publish a proposed climbing directive in the Federal Register and initiate a 30-day public comment period.

This proposal establishes the agency’s first national direction for managing recreational climbing opportunities on national forests and grasslands that will include guidance for the use and maintenance of fixed anchors and equipment.

The updated proposal replaces a 2023 draft that was overtaken by new requirements in the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act, signed into law Jan. Read More

Registration Now Open For Topper Soccer School 2026: ‘Big Soccer For Little People’ – Sponsored By LAHS Boys Soccer

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SPORTS News:

Have you been watching the World Cup? Well next week in the late afternoons your kiddos can learn soccer skills with Los Alamos High School (LAHS) boys. Big Soccer for Little People – Sponsored by LAHS Boys Soccer

Annual Topper Soccer Camp

  • Cost: $30 per session, $60 for both sessions /Sibling discounts
  • T-shirt for one session and additional mini-ball for attending both sessions.
  • Walk ups and late registration welcome

Link to register

Ages:

  • 3-5 year olds (Tiny Touches)
  • 6-9 year olds (FUNdamentals)

Dates, Times & Places:

  • Session I
    • Monday,
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Lab Director Thom Mason To Host Virtual Town Hall June 23

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LANL News:

New Mexico newsmakers and community members are invited to tune in for Laboratory Director Thom Mason’s first virtual Town Hall of the year from 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, on Zoom.

Mason will recap Lab activities over the past six months and discuss the institution’s goals for the remainder of the year. Other topics to be covered include the Lab’s budget, updates on pit production activities, AI and computing, safety and more.

Mason will also field questions from the public. Submit questions in advance at AskLANL@lanl.gov.

The public event will be hosted online and is open Read More

Customer Care & DPU To Close 2.5 Hours June 24 For Picnic

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COUNTY News:

The lobby-facing windows at the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center in the Municipal Building as well as the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) suite will be closed for 2.5 hours during the business day on Wednesday, June 24, between 11:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m., while staff attends an annual employee picnic.

Additionally, DPU and the Customer Care Center will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

The Customer Care Center and DPU are typically open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Staff will respond to voice mail and email messages when Read More