Scenes From ScienceFest 2025 Discovery Day After Dark
Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District Executive Director Jacquelyn Connolly is making slime along with Star Marquez at the Los Alamos Teen Center Saturday night as part of Discovery After Dark, the final event of ScienceFest 2025. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Aspen Wakefield kneads slime Saturday night at the Teen Center as part of the 2025 Discover After Dark festivities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, Los Alamos Historical Society Volunteer Coordinator and Shop Manager Kendra Parker tests Deb Brug and Samuel Nowell on their knowledge of Los Alamos Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Airport Open House Saturday
The Los Alamos County Airport, in cooperation with Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Los Alamos ScienceFest 2025, hosted an Open House Saturday morning that included aviation activities, exhibits, and fun with various experimental aircraft, many built in Los Alamos and the surrounding area. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Kevin Carpenter is seated in the EAA Hangar’s flight simulator to try his hand at flying the virtual over Los Alamos and the surrounding area as Instructor Skip Egdorf watches and helps him stay on course. Carpenter said he wants to become Read More
First Baptist Church Vacation Bible School Begins July 7
Children participating in a previous Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church. Courtesy/FBC
First Baptist Church News:
First Baptist Church invites children ages 4-12 to attend a free Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday, July 7-11, at the church at 2200 Diamond Drive.
A special program is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. Friday, July 11, followed by a hot dog lunch for parents and families.
Trained Christian Youth In Action teen summer missionaries from around Northern New Mexico will teach children Bible stories, songs, memory verses, missionary stories, games, and Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: June 23, 2025 Game Results
Bridge News:
This is a hand from the June 23 game of the Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club that should lead most partnerships to bid a slam.
See if you agree.
This is board #7.
South is the dealer and both sides are vulnerable.
| North | ||||
| ♠ | ||||
| ♥ 9 | ||||
| ♦ AKJT853 | ||||
| ♣ KJ872 | ||||
| West | East | |||
| ♠ QT8753 | ♠ K642 | |||
| ♥ A653 | ♥ KQ87 | |||
| ♦ 9 | ♦ 4 | |||
| ♣ 95 | ♣ T643 | |||
| South | ||||
| ♠ AJ9 | ||||
| ♥ JT42 | ||||
| ♦ Q762 | ||||
| ♣ AQ | ||||
When South opens the bidding with 1♦, North should get very excited, as the possibility of bidding a makeable slam is very real. A 5♦ response is very reasonable at this point, though if the partnership is playing 2/1, a 2♣ bid would force the partnership to game, leaving plenty Read More
Los Luceros Historic Site: ‘Dawn ‘Til Dusk Day’ July 6
Los Luceros Historic Site to host ‘Dawn ‘Til Dusk Day’ on the first Sunday of each month, offering visitors a full day of exploration, nature, and culture. Photo by Tira Howard
NMDCA News:
Los Luceros Historic Site hosts its Dawn ‘Til Dusk Day on the first Sunday of each month, offering visitors a full day of exploration, nature, and culture. The Historic Site is open 5:50 a.m. to 8:20 p.m. Sunday, July 6, with a bird walk at 7 a.m., followed at 1 p.m. with story time.
Enjoy the cool morning and evening breezes during extended Dawn ‘Til Dusk hours at Los Luceros. Take a guided bird walk with staff from the Read More
LAAC And Missoula Children’s Theatre Host Auditions For Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs July 14
LAAC News:
A free audition will be held for the Missoula Children’s Theatre original adaptation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, 10 a.m. to noon, Monday, July 14, at Crossroads Bible Church. Students auditioning should arrive at 10 a.m. and plan to stay for the full two hours. Students cast in the performance will be asked to remain for a rehearsal immediately following the audition.
Approximately 50-60 roles are available for local students. In years past, Missoula Children’s Theatre has cast every student who has auditioned whenever possible, but a space for all students can not be guaranteed.
National Wildlife Federation Recognizes Los Alamos For Participating In Community Wildlife Habitat Program
Nature lover Selvi Viswanathan is a member of the Community Wildlife Habitat team, which includes Hari Viswanathan, Richard and Hedy Dunn, Laura Loy and Michele Altherr, as well as countless volunteers and local partners who helped the community create and maintain a Community Wildlife Habitat. Courtesy/PEEC
COMMUNITY News:
The National Wildlife Federation® sent the following letter in April to PEEC to congratulate Los Alamos on
participating in the Community Wildlife HabitatTM program for nearly 10 years:
To The Los Alamos Community:
On behalf of the National Wildlife Federation®, Read More
CYFD Launches Workforce Training Initiative
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SANTA FE — The Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD) today completed the first sessions of a comprehensive leadership conference series designed to strengthen its workforce and improve services to New Mexico’s most vulnerable children and families.
The agency is partnering with Leadership New Mexico to provide transformative education to more than 1,700 staff members statewide.
Themed “Reigniting Your PASSION —Defining Your WHY: ONE Mission — ONE Department,” this initiative Read More
8th Grade Spring Break Trip To Washington D.C. Early Bird Sign-Up Ends June 30
NNMC Welcomes New Provost René L. Vellanoweth
René L. Vellanoweth, PhD
NNMC Provost and VP for Academic Affairs
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College is pleased to welcome René L. Vellanoweth, PhD, as its new Provost and VP for Academic Affairs.
“Dr. Vellanoweth brings over two decades of experience in higher education, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, securing external funding, and championing initiatives that uplift student success. His work as a coastal and island archaeologist has further distinguished him, to include international research collaborations, extensive publications, and a steadfast Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: June 18, 2025 Game Results
Bridge News:
Here is a hand of the Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club from its June 18 game that is an absolute nightmare for the South player.
It looks absolutely beautiful when you pick it up, but that’s deceiving!
This is board #18.
East is the dealer and N/S are vulnerable.
| North | ||||
| ♠ 86 | ||||
| ♥ J87 | ||||
| ♦ J854 | ||||
| ♣ 9832 | ||||
| West | East | |||
| ♠ | ♠ QT432 | |||
| ♥ AT5432 | ♥ KQ | |||
| ♦ 92 | ♦ 763 | |||
| ♣ AJT76 | ♣ KQ4 | |||
| South | ||||
| ♠ AKJ975 | ||||
| ♥ 96 | ||||
| ♦ AKQT | ||||
| ♣ 5 | ||||
East opens the bidding with 1♠. What in the world does South do? He/she can’t bid spades, as that would show hearts and a minor (Michaels cue bid), so the only options are pass or double. Since a double will likely show support Read More
UNM-LA Lunchtime Lecture Series: ‘Math Odyssey … A Trip To Tridecka’ July 16 At SALA Event Center
NMSU Students Win National Dairy Innovation Award For Heart-Healthy Snack Pack
NMSU team members Alejandro Schutte, Andrea Soler, Ashley Medina, Jazmine Arreola, and Joy Agbawodike received the Platinum Dairy Innovator Award and a $10,000 prize at the American Dairy Science Association’s annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. Courtesy/NMSU
Nuestro Corazón – Spanish for ‘Our Heart’ – features nearly 80 percent dairy content and delivers on both health and convenience, two top priorities for today’s consumers. Courtesy/NMSU
NMSU News:
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — A team of food science students from New Mexico State University (NMSU) has earned national recognition Read More
LAMC Hospital Auxiliary Seeks Volunteers … And Shoppers!
Hospital Auxiliary Board Vice President Carol MacLeod, right, and Secretary Kim Hogan at the Lobby Shop last Thursday inside Los Alamos Medical Center. They invite the community to stop by and see the many items available for purchase; proceeds go to charitable causes. They also ask community members to consider volunteering with the Hospital Auxiliary. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Joy and laughter fill the Lobby Shop despite its urgent need for volunteers and shoppers. The Hospital Auxiliary operates the Lobby Read More
LAPS: 200+ Students Enroll In Summer Literacy Program
Miss Van Anne with several of the more than 200 students participating in the Literacy NM Summer Program underway through July 3 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
More than 200 students are enrolled in the Literacy NM Summer Program being held at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. This program replaced the traditional summer school provided by Los Alamos Public Schools.
The Literacy NM Summer Program offers small group, specialized reading and writing instruction for students who have completed kindergarten through 7th grade.
This is the first year that LAPS Read More
Designing Architecture: A Beginner’s Workshop July 26
IPCC News:
In honor of the exhibition Restorying Our HeartPlaces: Contemporary Pueblo Architecture, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is offering a free workshop in the IPCC Library focused on designing and building architecture from an imaginative view, taught by field professionals Miriam Diddy (Diné/Hopi) and Anjelica S. Gallegos (Jicarilla Apache/Santa Ana Pueblo). The workshop will be split into two parts: Model Building, a sculptural activity, and Design Charrettes, a drawing activity.
Workshop materials, take-away kits, and light refreshments included. 10:45 a.m. arrival Read More
LANL Foundation, NACA Inspired Schools Network Partner To Launch Innovative Indigenous Science Curriculum
7th grade Indigenous Science Curriculum designer and Native American Community Academy teacher Dakota Begay leads an outdoor lesson at the Bosque in Albuquerque this February. Courtesy photo
LANL Foundation K-12 Program Coordinator Paul Le François leads a session with teacher curriculum designers during this year’s Indigenous Science Symposium in Santa Fe this June. Courtesy photo
LANLF News:
The LANL Foundation and the NACA Inspired Schools Network (NISN) are proud to announce the forthcoming launch of the Indigenous Science Initiative (ISI), the nation’s first open-source, Read More
St. John’s College Launches Master Of Arts In Middle Eastern Classics Exploring Jewish And Islamic Civilization
Courtesy photo
SJC News:
SANTA FE — St. John’s College in Santa Fe has launched a new Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Classics (MAMEC)—a one-year, in-person graduate program exploring the foundational texts of Jewish and Islamic civilization—texts that are often overlooked in Western curricula, but which have shaped the course of philosophy, religion, and poetry across centuries.
While these two traditions have often been portrayed as being in tension, MAMEC will provide students a singular opportunity to immerse themselves in the original Jewish and Islamic texts, far from the rhetoric Read More
Interfaith Los Alamos Holds Backpack/School Supply Drive
COMMUNITY News:
The annual Interfaith Los Alamos Backpack/School Supplies Drive is underway. The community is asked to help Lutheran Family Services (LFS) provide backpacks and school supplies to approximately 200 families/refugees in need.
LFS is not taking in new refugees due to changes in government funding and policy. LFS is one of the most capable groups resettling refugees/evacuees who have gone through a legal process to come here. They are taught English, provided with cultural training, helped to find jobs and become valued members of the society.
LFS still has commitments Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Board Work Session June 26
