Carol A. Clark

Obituary: Kenneth L. Coop March 24, 1937 – May 16, 2026 

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KENNETH L. COOP March 24, 1937 – May 16, 2026 

Ken Coop, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away May 16, 2026, at the age of 89. 

Ken was born in Fairfield, Iowa where he and his brother spent their childhood doing farm chores, playing with their cousins, and attending a one-room country school. At 18, Ken joined the U.S. Navy and spent the next four years specializing in air traffic control.

With assistance from the G.I. Bill, he went to Colorado School of Mines where he played football and worked at the Coors brewery. He graduated with a master’s degree in Nuclear Physics from the University Read More

Community Reminder Of Public Hearing For Gas Rate Changes June 9

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COUNTY News:

A second and final public hearing for gas rate adjustments will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, both online and in person at the Los Alamos County Council meeting in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. Anyone wishing to join remotely may do so using the link https://ladpu.com/ratehearing.

The DPU is proposing changes to its natural gas rate that are intended to close the gap between budgeted operational costs and the revenues that cover those costs. An introduction of the proposed rate ordinance was presented at the BPU on April 1. The Read More

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Supports Tribal Communities, Strengthening Public Safety With BADGES Act 

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U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez

U.S. HOUSE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 8, 2026, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) cosponsored the Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety for Native Communities (BADGES) Act to support Tribal Law enforcement and strengthen public safety in Indian Country. In the United States there are an estimated 4,200 missing and murdered Indigenous People cases that have gone unsolved. In response, the bill improves coordination in missing persons investigations and support for the recruitment and retention of Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Law Enforcement Officers. Read More

LACF Announces New Community Health & Wellness Grants

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Los Alamos Family Council receives grant from LACF. Courtesy/LACF

JJAB receives grant from LACF. Courtesy/LACF

LACF News:

The Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF), in partnership with Anchorum Health Foundation and CHRISTUS St. Vincent, is pleased to announce the distribution of $92,500 to seven Los Alamos nonprofit organizations that are advancing health, wellness, and community resilience across the region.

This marks the fourth grant cycle of in the last two years funded by Anchorum Health Foundation’s strategic focus on strengthening Northern New Mexico communities. The awarded Read More

Dannemann: Haaland Needs A Broader Message Now

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By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2026 by Merilee Dannemann

“The next governor must be laser focused on lifting New Mexico out of multigenerational poverty—the driver of all of our societal problems.” I am borrowing that line from a social media comment about the governor’s race.

There’s nothing wrong with being a single mother. But it’s not a sign of greatness either.

It’s a circumstance within the normal range of life’s possibilities. In itself, it is not a proof of qualification for anything else—certainly not the highest office in the state.

That’s why it’s worth noting that this Read More

Los Alamos Youth Roller Hockey Summer 2026: June 10

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Scene from Los Alamos Youth Roller Hockey. Courtesy/LAHA

By JOE ARTNAK
LAHA Coach

Los Alamos Youth Roller Hockey is starting Wednesday, June 10, and will continue 4-6 p.m., every Wednesday, at Los Alamos County Ice Rink until the start of winter ice skating and hockey season.

Expanding to additional days and age groups (including adults) depending upon interest and continued participation levels dependent on participation interest. Future announcements will be made as options are expanded.

Parents/Players are required to bring their own equipment; the minimum required is roller or inline Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: June 3, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

In the June 1 North American Pair game, Martin Cooper and Jerry Fleming were 1st in Flight A, Mary Courtright and Ann-Marie Graves were 2nd in A, Jerry Morzinski and Randy Baker were 3rd in A, and Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 4th in A. Harry Dewey and Linda Lambert were 1st in Flight B, and Al Pratt and Gina Doorn were 2nd in B.

In the June 3 Unit Championship, Jerry Morzinski and John Ruminer were 1st in Flight A, Ann-Marie Graves and Mary Courtright were 2nd in A, and Martin and Beverly Cooper were 3rd in A. Gina Doorn and Al Pratt were 1st in Flight B.

Here is a hand that requires perfect Read More

Area Girl Scouts Gathered For Twilight Camp Last Week

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Local Girl Scouts gathered for annual Twilight Camp. Photo by Lauren McDaniel

Girl Scouts always start camp with singing. Dee Morrison led the evening’s song session. Photo by Lauren McDaniel

By JESSICA CLAYTON
Girl Scout Leader

Local Girl Scouts gathered for their annual Twilight Camp the week of June 1. This year’s theme celebrated the modern cowgirl with a variety of activities including knot-tying, knife safety and whittling, lassoing and hobby horse racing, leather crafts, creating tin punch lanterns, target practice, sending Morse code messages, and beading crafts.

The girls were Read More