Carol A. Clark

Cornell Labs: 5 Ways To Notice Bird Nests Near You

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Mourning Doves on a nest under a building overhang in Arizona. Photo by Michael Sadat / Macaulay Library

CORNELL News:

Finding a bird’s nest offers a rare chance to discreetly witness the intricacies of breeding bird biology. But birds have spent millions of years evolving ways to hide their nests from onlookers—so it takes skill to find these camouflaged gems.

But take heart—if you have birds around your house, and even just a little bit of habitat such as shrubs or trees, birds are probably nesting near you. And if you start to think like a nesting bird, you can tune in to their behavior. Start Read More

DPLAC To Hold Monthly Meeting Monday June 8  

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DPLAC News:

The Democratic Party of Los Alamos (DPLAC) is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 8.

How to attend:

          • In person: White Rock Branch Library
          • Via Zoom, Meeting ID: 816 5412 7593

Agenda items:

  • Primary election results
  • Executive team updates (Chair, Vice Chair, Ward Chairs)
  • Upcoming events
    • Table at Los Alamos Pride June 12
    • June 13: Garage Sale. Donations welcome.
    • Friday night concerts
    • Next monthly meeting 6:30 p.m., July 13, at Mesa Public Library
    • Aug. 2: Obama Chili Cookoff, Fuller Lodge.
    • September 12: JFK Fundraiser Dinner, Beef & Leaf Cafe.
  • Democratic
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Raptors Edge Lightening In Minors Baseball 2026 Finale

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Raptors and Lightning Team Photo: (front row from left) Eli Artnak, Joseph Parkinson, Ryan O’Malley,
Eddie Artnak, Declan Stewart, Ramon Hidalgo, Braxton Berry, Oliver Sutter, Owen Keenan, Jackson
Ramsey, (middle row from left) Ryker Black, Lincoln Daley, Ronan Parton, Emmett Fort, Max Hanson,
Owen Richeson, Wayne Lamb, Raymond Waters, Bryce Maestas, Abraham Ver Burg, Wyatt Smith, Ian
Martin, (back row from left) Coaches Lara Black, Sys Hansana, Jeff Richeson, Brian Keenan, Ben Sutter,
ML Waters. (Not pictured – Owen Jeffery, Lance Rim, River Yokono-Regis, Wyatt Roybal, Crystal Read More

Piñon Park Pool To Reopen On June 9

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COUNTY News:

After a week of being closed, the Los Alamos County Community Services Department is happy to announce that Piñon Park Pool will reopen Tuesday, June 9, 2026. 

Friday, May 29, 2026, Piñon Park Pool experienced an unexpected issue with the boiler system. Since then, the pool has been closed as staff and other County departments gather information, troubleshoot, and determine a path forward. 

As a result of working with other County departments, a course of action has been developed to open the facility and maintain a safe environment. The course of action may require some disruption; Read More

The Family YMCA Invites Community To Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday At Firecracker 5k Fun Run

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YMCA News:

Lace up your running shoes and help The Family YMCA make history.

Registration is now open for the annual Firecracker 5K & Family Fun Run, taking place on Independence Day. This year’s goal is especially meaningful: The Family YMCA hopes to welcome 250 runners, walkers, and joggers in honor of America’s 250th birthday celebration.

Whether participants are seasoned runners chasing a personal best, families looking for a fun holiday tradition, or neighbors who simply want to enjoy a walk with friends, everyone is encouraged to join the celebration.

“America’s Read More

Catch Of The Week: FBI Warns Of Microsoft 365 Hack

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By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

If you use Outlook, Microsoft Teams, or Microsoft 365 – and a lot of us do – the FBI issued a warning and wants you to know about a new attack. It showed up in April of this year, and it is worth understanding because it isn’t like the phishing attacks you have learned to spot.

The lure usually comes in as a phishing email, frequently impersonating a trusted source like a document sharing service. No fake websites. No misspelled company names. No sketchy links. The Microsoft login page you land on is completely real, but the code Read More

Land Of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation Invites Public To Birthday Party For Local Elk Turning 24

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LEWF News:

CHAMITA — One of the oldest known elk in captivity is turning 24 this month, and Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation (LEWF) is inviting the public to celebrate.

Rescued in 2001 after being found entering dog doors as a calf, the elk has since become a beloved ambassador and foster mother to numerous orphaned elk calves, helping them return to the wild.

A birthday party will be held June 28, featuring elk-themed fun, enrichment activities, and an educational talk.

Tickets and event details  are available at https://www.lewf.org/event-details/ishs-24th-birthday-party. Read More

County Invites Community To Comment On Upcoming Safety Improvements To Ashley Pond Park

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County preliminary design concepts for preventing vehicles from leaving Trinity Drive and entering Ashley Pond Park are now available for residents to provide feedback on now through Aug. 2.

The community is invited to review the designs and provide feedback on the County’s consultation page for this project.

Three design concepts were drafted with contractor Groundworks Studio to provide different options of protecting park-goers from the potential of vehicles intentionally or unintentionally leaving Trinity Drive, while also improving or complementing Read More

Teen Center To Host Welcome BBQ For LAHS Class Of 2030

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The Los Alamos Teen Center at 475 20th St. Courtesy photo

Teen Center News:

The Los Alamos Teen Center will welcome the Los Alamos High School (LAHs) Class of 2030 to the Teen Center with a free Welcome BBQ, 3-6 p.m., today, June 5.

Incoming freshmen are invited to stop by, enjoy free food, play games, meet staff, and get familiar with everything the Teen Center has to offer.

For those curious about the Teen Center, this is a great opportunity to meet other teens and see the space in a relaxed, fun environment before the Friday night concerts.

No registration is required. Read More

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Releases Statement Ahead Of Oil And Gas Lease Sale In The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

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U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement Thursday ahead of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)’s lease sale for the Coastal Plain of the Arctic Refuge today, June 5, which will open up the area’s 1.56 million acres for harmful drilling:

“I’ve been blessed to see the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge with my own eyes. It is deeply connected to the traditions and daily life of the people who have lived Read More