Life After 50: 2026 Community Asset Awards
The 2026 Spirit of the West Award created by Richard Ronquillo, owner of Rich Welding LLC. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions
This weekend, Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) will host the annual CommUNITY Asset Awards. Forty adults and youth have been nominated for charitable deeds, done in and around our community, to make life better for others. The event is designed for them to learn who nominated them and why.
One person is selected from all submissions to be recognized for the Spirit of the West Award. The award was named for Los Alamos Read More
Sen. Luján Discusses Health Care, Highlights Funding Secured For Workforce Development During Los Alamos & Taos Visits
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján chatting with LAMC CEO Tony Young, Field Rep. Eric Chavez and LAMC Board Chair Linda Daly during his recent field visit. Photo by Don Taylor
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, left, during a recent Rocky Mountain Youth Corps tour in Taos. Courtesy photo
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján during recent visit with Taos Leadership members. Courtesy photo
STATE News:
This week, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) held a series of events across Northern New Mexico to discuss Republican cuts to health care, highlight federal funding secured for local communities, and meet with local leaders.
“Republicans Read More
Update: Los Alamos Daily Post Website Is Fixed
Staff Report
A computer glitch that knocked out the Los Alamos Daily Post website for two days has been fixed.
The saga began early Thursday morning, during which time articles were posted on the Post’s Facebook page.
Technicians worked to fix the glitch. The site finally began to function normally late Friday night.
We thank our readers for their supportive attitude during this frustrating time.
Scenes From U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján’s Site Visit To LAMC
Officials at Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) hosted a site visit today for U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, including a tour of the 47-bed acute care facility and discussions concerning the latest health care advances and issues of importance to the hospital and its patients. From left, Sen. Ben Ray Luján, LAMC CEO Tony Young, Sen. Luján’s Field Rep. Eric Chavez and LAMC Board Chair Linda Daly. LAMC was named one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals, recognized in 2024 for helping patients find the best care locally. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading Read More
Los Alamos County Invites Community To Vote On Name For Community Broadband Network
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County invites the community to help choose a name for the Community Broadband Network (CBN) with a brief, one-question survey.
Results will be announced in four weeks, on Feb. 18.
CBN is a County-owned, open-access broadband project that will bring affordable high-speed internet service to more than 10,000 homes and businesses in Los Alamos and White Rock. As an open-access network, the infrastructure will be available to multiple internet service providers (ISPs), giving customers more choices and promoting competitive pricing.
As construction phases are completed, Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Jan. 23-29, 2026
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Jan. 23-29, 2026:
Friday, Jan. 23, 2026
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 1-06-26
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce “Los Alamos County Manager Update”
- 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
Integrative Health Solutions Focuses On Natural Healing
Practitioner Nicole Hall
BUSINESS News:
Nicole Hall is a Certified Natural Health Practitioner who owns Integrative Health Solutions. She has been practicing in Los Alamos since 2013.
At Integrative Health Solutions, Hall said she believes that when the body is in balance, it can heal itself naturally. She uses a technique that Dr. Gary Storkan (Los Alamos) uses, called Total Body Modification (TBM). This method stimulates the body’s innate healing processes, promoting physical, emotional, and mental well-being through muscle testing (kinesiology) and the use of homeopathic vials Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Announces 2026 Board Elections
From Leadership Los Alamos:
Leadership Los Alamos has announced Jasmine Stephens as its new Board Chair and Martha Katko as Co-Chair for 2026.
Further, Carmen Kramer has graciously accepted her unanimous election as Board Chair for the program year 2026-2027.
Leadership Los Alamos, a 501(c)3 in its 23rd year of service in providing development, networking and support for today’s and tomorrow’s community leaders, is excited for all the opportunities that its new program chairs will bring.
Leadership Los Alamos provides a unique opportunity for individuals who live or work in Los Alamos Read More
Laurent Outlines Priorities In State Of The County Address
Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent presents her annual State of the County report during the Chamber Business Breakfast Jan. 15 at SALA Event Center. Photo by Marlene Wilden/ladailypost.com
By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent presented her annual State of the County address Thursday during the monthly Chamber of Commerce breakfast, reviewing the past year and outlining priorities for 2026 while portraying a busy but financially cautious government.
She told business leaders the County is balancing multiple priorities, Read More
Op-Ed: New Mexico Can’t Afford To Be Left Out Of Innovation & Opportunity
By DAVIN LOPEZ
NMIDEA President
New Mexico has always been a place of ingenuity. From agriculture and aerospace to energy and advanced manufacturing, we’ve built our economy by solving problems in tough environments. But too often, when the New Mexico Legislature talks about innovation, investment, and economic development, they forget about the importance of research and development (R&D). Passing the R&D tax credit bill is a chance to change that — and it’s a chance the Legislature should not miss.
The research and development tax credit is not a giveaway. It’s a proven tool used Read More
