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LAHS And Mountain Elementary Teamed Up For Greek Olympics At Urban Park Monday

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Los Alamos High School Sports Lit teacher Lori Thompson organized a fun day of Greek Olympics activities at Urban Park Monday. The students from Lori Thompson’s class taught and ran the activities and the 6th grade class from Mountain School were the participants. There were 5 activities for the participants to rotate through. And a thank you to the LAPS Foundation and the Mountain PTO for their generosity, making this annual event possible. Pictured: Group photo by Lori Thompson

Scenes from the Greek Olympic games at Urban Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Chariot race. Photo Read More

Natural Gas Pipeline Extension To Bring 80 Jobs, New Development To San Juan County

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EDNM News:

AZTEC — A 13-mile natural gas pipeline extension to the San Juan County Industrial Park near La Plata, New Mexico, is now complete, marking a major infrastructure milestone for economic development in northwest New Mexico.

The pipeline, supported by a $3.9 million Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) investment through Economic Development New Mexico (EDNM) in partnership with San Juan County, delivers reliable natural gas service to the industrial park and to homes and businesses along the route.

Industrial tenant Process Equipment and Service Company (PESCO) is now connected Read More

Daily Postcard: Ranch Foreman’s Cabin Under Starry Sky

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Daily Postcard: Ranch Foreman’s Cabin under a starry night sky. Courtesy/NPS/Alex Arnold

Valles Caldera is recruiting night sky volunteers for our 2026 astronomy programs and special events! Experience working with telescopes and knowledge of constellations are a bonus, but we’ll train you otherwise! Please apply today.
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Los Alamos Resident Evelyn Campbell Turns 100 Years Old

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Evelyn Campbell recently turned 100 years old. Photo by Wyatt Campbell

COMMUNITY News:

As Evelyn Campbell celebrated last week her remarkable 100th birthday, family, friends, and the communities of Los Alamos and beyond are reflecting on a century of achievements, creativity, and kindness from a woman whose legacy has touched so many.

Roots in Nebraska, Wings in New Mexico

Born in Kimball County, Neb., to Leo Dale “Shorty” Wyatt and Thelma Wyatt, Evelyn embodied curiosity, and resilience from an early age. Alongside her siblings — John “Buddy” Wyatt (deceased), Jocelyn Wyatt (deceased) Read More

Atomic City Transit Extending Service To Summer Concerts Beginning Friday

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ACT is extending bus service to summer concerts beginning Friday through Aug. 28. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The community is invited to ride Atomic City Transit to the Los Alamos Summer Concerts at Ashley Pond all summer.

The 2026 summer concert bus schedule extends service on three fixed routes to allow concert goers to leave their car at home and avoid parking hassles or a long walk to Ashley Pond.

The special bus service hours begin on Friday, May 22, and run through Aug. 28.

Extended schedules for the North Community, North Mesa, and White Rock routes will be available to serve those who want Read More

Izraelevitz: Record-breaking Tenures, Multiple Court Battles, And Other Fun Facts About The Los Alamos Sheriff

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By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Candidate
Los Alamos County Sheriff

Record-breaking Tenures, Multiple Court Battles, And Other Fun Facts About The Los Alamos Sheriff:

My time discussing my campaign for Sheriff with the voters of Los Alamos, along with my own research, has highlighted some common questions and interesting facts about this position. Not all of these tidbits are relevant to your decision-making process regarding the election, but I think they are all curious in one way or another. Los Alamos is special in many ways, and our County Sheriff is no exception!

FACT: Los Alamos holds the record Read More

Obituary: Martin Patterson Kellogg  Feb. 20, 1939 – March 29, 2026

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MARTIN PATTERSON KELLOGG Feb. 20, 1939 – March 29, 2026

Martin Kellogg passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026 (sitting in his favorite armchair), leaving behind a legacy of intellect, creativity, curiosity, and an adventurous spirit. He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Martin was born on February 20, 1939, to Emily P. (“Pat”) and Jerome Merle Blake (“Jerry”) Kellogg. According to his mother, from a very early age Martin showed an extraordinary fascination with classical music, obsessively listening to and recognizing musical pieces long before most children Read More

YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center Expanding Membership To Include Incoming 8th Graders Beginning Aug. 1, 2026

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

YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center News:

Beginning Aug. 1, the YMCA Los Alamos Teen Center will officially expand membership eligibility to include rising 8th grade students who attend the Los Alamos Public Schools. Homeschooled 8th graders and private school students living in Los Alamos County are also welcome to join.

The change comes after extended discussion and planning between the Teen Center and Los Alamos County, with the goal of helping students build connections earlier, become comfortable in the space before high school, Read More

Op‑Ed: Los Alamos Medical Center Is Prepared When It Matters Most – Emergency Care for Moms And Babies

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By ALAN HEILPERN, MD, Medical Director & Physician, Emergency Department
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DEBRA TEMPLE, MHA, BSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, Los Alamos Medical Center

Pregnancy and childbirth are moments of great anticipation and joy – but they can also come with unexpected medical emergencies. As clinical leaders at Los Alamos Medical Center, we want our community to know this clearly: our hospital is and will continue to be prepared to care for pregnant and postpartum patients when urgent needs arise.

As we prepare to transition inpatient labor and delivery services to regional partners at the Read More