UNM-LA Advisory Board member David Hampton files for re-election this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Hampton said he was appointed to the UNM-LA Advisory Board in 20204 and decided to run for re-election so he can continue to represent the community at UNM-LA as well UNM-LA in the community. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Margie Serrato Files To Serve In District 1 On School Board
Margie Serrato filed to represent District 1 on the Los Alamos Public Schools Board of Education during filing day this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s office. Serrato said she would like to serve on the school board because, ‘I believe we all can, and must, be the change we want to see in the world and that includes our local school board’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By MARGIE SERRATO
Los Alamos
Hello, Los Alamos County community!
My name is Margie Serrato. Los Alamos County has been home for my family since March 2024. Like many of you, we moved here to pursue career opportunities Read More
Fraud Alert: Scam Phone Calls Impersonating Law Enforcement
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) has recently received numerous reports from citizens about fraudulent phone calls.
The caller, a male, falsely claims to be from the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Department and states that there is an outstanding warrant that must be paid.
Please be advised: This is a scam.
If people receive a similar call, hang up immediately and do not provide any personal or financial information.
No legitimate representative from the Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, or the courts will ever call to request payment for a warrant.
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Los Alamos Arts Council Announces August Events
Scene from LAAC’s spring arts and crafts fair. Courtesy/LAAC
LAAC News:
As summer winds down, the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is wrapping up its seasonal programming and preparing for a busy fall, filled with community arts events.
One of the highlights of the August calendar is the Annual Summer Arts & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. This free, family-friendly event attracts vendors from across New Mexico, offering handmade arts and crafts, food, cosmetics, jewelry, clothing, decor, and more.
Set against the historic backdrop of Fuller Lodge Read More
Los Alamos County & Step Up Gallery Put Out Call For Art
STEP UP GALLERY News:
The 2nd biennial Los Alamos County Employee Art Showcase will run Dec. 4 to Jan. 7, 2026, in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library.
This year, retired Los Alamos County employees are invited, as well as current employees, to submit art they create, including photography.
The official “Call for Art (CFA)” for this exhibit will go out the first week of September. The instructions on how to submit art will be included in the CFA. All forms of fine art, fine crafts, and photography will be accepted, including all types of drawing, oil and acrylic painting, watercolor, pastels, Read More
Scene Of Laura Crucet Speaking To Women In Business
Los Alamos Restaurateur Laura Crucet, 5th from left, owner of Pig & Fig, Beef & Leaf, and Sugar & Cream, speaks at the Women in Business gathering June 30 at projectY in Central Park Square. This monthly networking event for women and nonbinary entrepreneurs is held on the last Monday of the month at projectY cowork. For more information about the event, contact Event Manager Alison Watkins at alison@losalamos.org. Courtesy/projectY Read More
Scenes From Summer Concert During ScienceFest 2025
Billy Idol Tribute Band ‘Generation Idol’ revs up the crowd during Friday night’s Summer Concert. Courtesy photo
Celebrating ScienceFest 2025, from left at the Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park, Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District Executive Director Jacquelyn Connolly, Event Manager Alison Watkins, Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation Executive Director Lauren McDaniel and Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann, who emceed on stage at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
‘Generation Idol’ goes vogue for the camera during Read More
Sax Atomix To Play At Dinnertime Saturday At Beef & Leaf
COMMUNITY News:
The SaxAtomix will be performing Saturday, June 21, during dinnertime on the patio of the Beef & Leaf Cafe at 3801 Arkansas Ave. The program will feature a mix of music, including big band classics, Latin favorites, jazz standards, ballads, and more. Cafe information can be found at beefandleafcafe.com.
The SaxAtomix are an amateur saxophone quintet comprised of players from the Los Alamos community. The quintet has played together since 2017. The group includes Bryan Fearey, Wendy Keffeler, Adolfo Meana, Joyce Guzik, and Paul Lewis. To learn more, visit saxatomix.org Read More
Pride After Dark At VFW June 13
‘Earth Is The Magnet Of The Sky’ Opening Reception Saturday June 14 In Step Up Gallery
Artist Catherine Eaton Skinner in her Seattle Studio, will give a gallery talk at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery
STEP UP GALLERY News:
The not-to-be-missed art exhibit “Earth is the Magnet of the Sky” opens Friday in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library, with an opening reception, 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14.
The accomplished artist Catherine Eaton Skinner will give a gallery talk at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome to attend.
This exhibit will grace the gallery walls through Thursday, July 24.
Illumination Read More