Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge 7-11 AM Today!
Sheriff’s Posse News:
The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting its monthly Cowboy Breakfast today, March 2.
The breakfast is served 7-11 a.m. at the lodge at 650 North Mesa Road, near North Mesa Stables.
The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes:
- Pancakes – Banana, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip and Plain;
- Scrambled Eggs;
- Sausage;
- Bacon; and
- Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice.
The price for adults is $10, children 4-10 years of age $5 and those 0-3 are free.
Proceeds this month go to benefit the Los Alamos High School Olions.
First United Methodist Church Of Los Alamos To Host Ecumenical Lenten Series Sundays Beginning March 9
Courtesy/FUMCLA
FUMCLA News:
This year, First United Methodist Church of Los Alamos (FUMCLA) will host the annual Ecumenical Lenten Series for 2025.
This year the series will be on Sunday afternoons beginning at 4 p.m. March 9. The evening will begin with worship at 4 p.m., at 4:45 p.m. there will be classes for all ages, and the evening concludes at 5:30 p.m. with a soup supper.
Every year six local churches come together to organize the Lenten series:
- Bethlehem Lutheran;
- First United Methodist;
- Trinity on the Hill;
- The United Church;
- White Rock Presbyterian; and
- White Rock United Methodist
Garden Talks Return Saturdays At Petree Garden Center
Garden Talks are back 11 a.m., Saturdays at Petree Garden Center at 2470 East Road. Timely garden topics are covered each week in addition to a Q&A period. The talks are free and include lots of information, inspiration and special deals for attendees. Courtesy/Petree Gardens Read More
Op-Ed: Reform The Medical Malpractice System To Address The Doctor Shortage
By FRED NATHAN
Executive Director
Think New Mexico
New Mexico’s lawyer-centered medical malpractice system, with no statutory caps on attorney’s fees or punitive damages and the lowest standard in the country for awarding punitive damages, is out of balance. It is driving up medical malpractice rates for New Mexico doctors to nearly twice what doctors pay in neighboring states.
That in turn is causing doctors to retire early or leave the state. In fact, New Mexico is the only state in the nation that experienced a loss of practicing physicians between 2019 and 2024. This is why so many New Mexicans Read More
Topper Wrestlers Compete In 2025 State Tournament
The Topper Wrestling teams competed in the State Wrestling Competition held this past weekend in the Rio Rancho Event Center. The Los Alamos Girls Wrestling Team qualified five athletes for the State Tournament, Sophia Pacheco, Gala Nelson and Molly Castille all won one match at the tournament. Jade Blackhart finished her season as the runner up in the 152-pound weight class. Her opponent in the finales was a nationally ranked wrestler from Cleveland High School. Wendy Sheppard completed her impressive season with a record of 30-1 and became the 145-pound State Champion. The boys team qualified Read More
Los Alamos High School NJROTC Passes Annual Area 20 Inspection With Flying Colors!
The Los Alamos High School NJROTC held its annual Area 20 inspection with the Navy Thursday morning in Griffith Gymnasium. Area Manager George Murga was on hand to witness the events as cadets performed and were judged on close order drills—which they passed with flying colors. The LAHS choir directed by Jacob Rutledge opened the event singing the National Anthem. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
NJROTC cadets march past the judges in review. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos NJROTC cadets and leaders gather at the 2025 Area 20 inspection Thursday morning in Griffith Read More
Hawk Hangout For Middle School Teens March 6
Hawk Hangout News:
The next Hawk Hangout for middle school teens is 4-5:30 p.m., March 6 at Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center.
This event is free every month during the school year for middle school teens.
Events are held once a month on Thursday in different locations locally and regionally.
Schedule:
- March 6: Baking and apron decorating at the BESAC and board games at the Library.
April:
- To be announced
May:
- To be announced
Location
- Event is held at various locations locally and regionally.
New Mexico Connections Academy Opens Enrollment For 2025-2026 School Year
NMCA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Connections Academy, a tuition-free, online public school, is now enrolling students for the 2025-26 school year. With over a decade of experience, the school offers an established online education program to more than 1,500 students in grades 4-12 across New Mexico.
New for the 2025-26 academic year, New Mexico Connections Academy will launch its expanded College and Early Career Readiness program for middle and high school students. The school will integrate traditional academic subjects with industry-leading, career-focused options like IT, business, Read More
McQuiston: Is Your Teen Ready To Drive? What Parents Need To Know Before Handing Over The Keys
By ALLEN MCQUISTONJemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Women Aviators Of Mercury 13 Featured In Free Launch Pad Lecture March 7
Jerrie Cobb, one of Mercury 13. Courtesy photo
NMMSH News:
ALAMOGORDO — Stars of a Different Kind: The Mercury 13 and Their Quest for Space, is next in our monthly Launch Pad Lecture series at New Mexico Museum of Space History. The Mercury 13 tested the mental and physical rigors of space flight for women. Despite its groundbreaking potential, it fell victim to gender biases, as the 13 women involved were deemed to have the “right stuff” but the “wrong sex” for space missions.
Uncover the full story of the Mercury 13, revealing their remarkable achievements and the Read More
Champions Of Youth Ambitions Free Suicide Prevention Training March 3 & April 5
Kristy Ortega’s daughter Liv always gives her mom a boost, but here she gives her a lift, too. Courtesy/Samantha D’Anna Photography
CYA News:
Champions of Youth Ambitions know the topic of suicide prevention is a hard sell. The goal is to teach community members what signs might be visible when someone is in trouble and how to offer hope when you identify someone struggling. Now, we have decided to reach out to community members to see why the topic is important to them.
Today, we heard from local Re/Max Realtor and small business owner Kristy Ortega. Growing up in an affluent town, where expectations Read More
Denish: Building A Barn
By DIANE DENISH
Corner To Corner
Building a Barn takes a carpenter or a legislature.
I was reminded recently of a quote by former U.S. House Speaker Sam Rayburn: “Any Jackass can tear down a barn. It takes a carpenter to build one.”
In a recent Senate Rules committee on Feb. 17, Senate Joint Resolution 6, sponsored by Sen. Michael Padilla (D-Bernalillo) had its first committee hearing. This is the Early Childhood Trust Fund Constitutional Amendment. If approved by voters in the next general election, SJR6 will mandate the fund be spent only on prenatal and early childhood programs and services Read More
Los Alamos Resident Kelly Garcia Named To University Of Central Oklahoma President’s Honor Roll
UCO News:
Los Alamos resident Kelly Garcia has been named to the University of Central Oklahoma President’s Honor Roll for their work in the fall 2024 semester, a distinction given to those who achieve the university’s highest academic standards.
To be included on the President’s Honor Roll, a student must record a “straight-A” or 4.0 grade point average for their work in qualifying classes.
To be eligible for the President’s or Dean’s lists, students must complete at least 12 hours of on-campus class credit for the semester.
With strong connections throughout the Oklahoma City metro, the Read More
Enterprise Bank & Trust Announces Enterprise University Spring Course Lineup … Register For No-Cost Career Development Courses Starting Today
Enterprise Bank & Trust News:
Enterprise Bank & Trust has launched the spring semester of Enterprise University, its innovative series of virtual business courses designed to help professionals better their businesses and careers. The live, interactive webinars are available at no cost to attendees, with the semester coursebook and registration available at enterprisebank.com/eu.
In Enterprise University’s more than 20-year history, business leaders have come back year after year to attend new courses, continuing to sharpen their acumen and better their business. Read More
The Santa Fe Opera’s Award-winning Podcast ‘Key Change’ Launches Sixth Season March 12
Graphic by Dylan Crouch/for Santa Fe Opera
SFO News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Opera’s (SFO) award-winning podcast Key Change launches its sixth season March 12. Host and SFO Manager of Programs & Partnerships Anna Garcia is joined by new co-host Olga Perez Flora for an eight-episode season that focuses on nurturing young artists through SFO programs to develop thriving careers in the arts.
During the last five seasons of conversations with artists, creators, educators, collaborators and audiences, Key Change has explored profound questions — how do we reimagine opera to reflect the current Read More
Rural Students In Four Counties To Get High-Speed Internet
CNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) announced it has awarded $5,531,865 in Student Connect grants to two internet providers and a non-profit to help rural students and school staff gain access to high-speed internet.
The three awards come as part of OBAE’s $25 million Student Connect program, and these latest projects could provide broadband service to more than 1,200 rural students in four counties.
“These grants will help change students’ lives in these remote parts of the state,” Drew Lovelace, OBAE’s acting director said. “Thousands of Read More
Arrive Alive Tour Friday Brings Drunk & Distracted Driving Simulator To Los Alamos High School
LAPS News:
The Arrive Alive Tour®, the nation’s leading drunk and distracted driving awareness program, will visit Los Alamos High School, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28.
The Arrive Alive Tour utilizes a cutting-edge simulator that allows participants to experience the dangers of impaired and distracted driving—without any real-life consequences. As the first and only marijuana driving simulator in the country, this program provides a unique, hands-on approach to educating young drivers about the risks of driving under the influence and while distracted.
In New Mexico, impaired Read More
LANL Foundation Celebrates National Board Certification Of 12 Northern New Mexico Teachers
LANLF News:
ESPAÑOLA — The LANL Foundation proudly announces that 12 teachers from Northern New Mexico, supported through its initiatives, have achieved National Board Certification—a prestigious and nationally respected credential in K-12 education.
This milestone highlights the teachers’ dedication and the certification’s role in improving teaching quality, strengthening school communities, and supporting career growth.
The LANL Foundation’s National Board Certification for Local Teachers Program currently supports 64 teachers across Northern New Mexico. The program Read More
Deadline Extended For 2025 Mikey Aslam Senior Scholarship
A clerical error at the Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) offices has allowed for an extension of the Mikey Aslam Scholarship. The new deadline is March 2, which is the day that Aslam became an Eagle Scout. Aslam is shown above with Scoutmaster Steve Mosier This is simply one of the easiest scholarships to apply for – not requiring an official transcript and only asking that a letter of support is someone that thinks you’re a wonderful person. Check details in the scholarship packet and remember these applications can be emailed, too. Questions? Text or call 505.695.9139. Courtesy/Bernadette Read More
Los Alamos County Utilities Dept. Seeks Future Leaders
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is conducting an essay contest for high school students as part of an effort organized by Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS).
A local student may receive sponsorship to attend a summer leadership camp and scholarship program in Idaho called the ICUA Youth Rally.
UAMPS will select four students from among its member organizations to send to the rally. Each one will also receive a $500 scholarship for college.
DPU is a member of UAMPS so high school sophomores and juniors whose parents or guardians are customers of DPU Read More
