Carol A. Clark

Project Y Robotics Team To Host New Mexico Competition

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Project Y Robotics Team 4153 of Los Alamos. Courtesy photo

Scene of a robotics competition. Courtesy photo

Robotics News:

For years, New Mexico high school robotics teams have traveled hundreds of miles to compete in Texas. Saturday, July 11, Project Y Robotics Team 4153 of Los Alamos is changing that by hosting ABQ RoboRumble, New Mexico’s premier FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC) off-season event at St. Pius X High School in Albuquerque.

FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is an international organization that inspires students through competitive robotics. Read More

Obituary: James Floyd McInroy Dec. 15, 1932 – June 10, 2026

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JAMES (JIM) FLOYD MCINROY Dec. 15, 1932 – June 10, 2026

On the morning of June 10, 2026, surrounded by love ones, Jim peacefully left this world to join his beloved wife Marjorie in heaven.

Jim was born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania to Floyd and Angie McInroy. Jim was the oldest of three boys, followed by brothers, John (Jack) and Tom.

After graduating high school in Wellsboro, PA in 1950, Jim continued his education at Mansfield State Teachers College. He hitchhiked daily to and from college. Each day he ate lunch in a small restaurant downtown. It was there that he met a cute little waitress that would Read More

Los Alamos County Honors 250th Anniversary Of The Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence With Special Proclamation

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Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, left, presents a proclamation for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to Linda Carol Alt, regent of the Valle Grande Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, during Tuesday’s County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

During its regular meeting Tuesday, Los Alamos County Council honored the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a proclamation.

Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann read the proclamation: Read More

State Ethics Commission Announces Retirement Of Chair William F. Lang And Governor’s Appointment Of Retired Judge Celia Foy Castillo As New Chair

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Honorable Celia Foy Castillo (Ret.)
Newly Appointed Chair
New Mexico State Ethics Commission

SEC News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Ethics Commission has announced the retirement of the Honorable William F. Lang (Ret.) as Chair of the Commission and the appointment of the Honorable Celia Foy Castillo (Ret.) as the Commission’s new Chair.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appointed Judge Foy Castillo to serve as Chair effective July 1, 2026, following the completion of Judge Lang’s term on June 30. Judge Foy Castillo may serve a four-year term as Chair, ending on June 30, 2030.

Judge Lang served Read More

Stephanie Hatfield To Headline Summer Concert July 3

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Singer Stephanie Hatfield will headline the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

Stephanie Hatfield, an independent singer-songwriter and vocal teacher based in Santa Fe will headline the Summer Concert Friday, July 3 at Ashley Pond Park.

Entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m., with Hatfield taking the stage at 7:30 p.m.

Originally from Detroit, her music is an eclectic blend of Indie Rock, Americana, Folk, and Jazz, often informed by her classical training in opera. Hatfield is known for her expansive vocal range and emotionally raw songwriting. She has released Read More

Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus Supports America The Beautiful Act, Funding America’s Best Idea On Country’s 250th Birthday

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Public Lands Caucus News: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a major bipartisan push for conservation and outdoor access, U.S. Representatives Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Ryan Zinke (MT-01), Mike Simpson (ID-02), and Debbie Dingell (MI-06)—the co-chairs of the Bipartisan Public Lands Caucus—were joined by 14 members of the Caucus to support the America the Beautiful Act on the eve of America’s 250th. 

The bipartisan bill reauthorizes the Legacy Restoration Fund, investing $1.9 billion over the next five years in our national parks, forests, and public lands across America. This funding will speed up deferred Read More

Los Alamos County Council Learns About Efforts To Increase Local Housing

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Clockwise from left, the proposed Coyote Mesa apartment complex on DP Road, Thunderbird and Aspen Studio Apartments on 9th Street and the proposed project on 20th Street that would be apartments and commercial spaces. Courtesy/LAC

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

Los Alamos County has firmly made the claim that housing is essential to have a strong economy and a thriving community. Its message is clear: build it and the people will come. As a result, County Council learned about the local government’s efforts to increase housing options during its work session Read More

Los Alamos County Remains In READY Status During Fire Season 

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COUNTY News:

          • Be safe and mindful of fire restrictions this holiday weekend

The Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) would like to remind residents that Los Alamos County remains in the READY stage of the Ready, Set, Go! wildfire preparedness program throughout fire season. Heading into the holiday weekend, citizens are reminded to be mindful of the current fire restrictions and be safe as they celebrate.

McCauley Springs Fire Update

OEM continues to monitor the McCauley Springs Fire. Recent progress has significantly reduced the immediate threat to Los Alamos County. Read More