Sedan & Atomic City Transit Collide Near Lab Guard Shack
Scene of a sedan and an Atomic City Transit Bus collision this morning near the guard shack at East/West Jemez, resulting in minor injuries. The cause is under investigation. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Another scene of the sedan and an Atomic City Transit Bus collision this morning near the guard shack at East/West Jemez, resulting in minor injuries. The cause is under investigation. Courtesy/LAPD
Update: The crash scene is cleared and the road is open.
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) received a call at approximately 10:35 a.m. today, July 2, reporting a traffic Read More
Travel: Paradise Found In Italian Lake District
Lake Sils is an ideal place to kayak with beautiful scenery and calm water. Photo by Debbie Stone
Approaching Villa Balbianello by kayak provides the best views of this stately estate. Photo by Debbie Stone
By DEBBIE STONE
Santa Fe
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
I was finally one with my paddle and I glided efficiently and smoothly through the water in my kayak. The feeling was Zenlike, as the motions had a meditative quality to them. My movements were instinctive and almost effortless. And instead of being hyper-focused on doing all the right things, I was able to actually relax and really take in my Read More
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents: ‘Is Earth Exceptional? Explorations Into The Origin Of Life’ On Tuesday July 8
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘Is Earth Exceptional? Explorations into the Origin of Life’ by Dr. Rebecca Chamberlin, Tuesday July 8 at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church.
A second presentation, inspired by this book on astrobiology, will be presented next week. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. with the lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will be recorded and streamed to the ZOOM site given at: https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org.
How life came from non-life—or abiogenesis—is still largely Read More
BELC To Host Day Camp For Youth July 28-Aug.1
BELC News:
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church (BELC) will host a week-long Day Camp for youth, Monday, July 28 to Friday, Aug. 1.
Designed for children entering Pre-K through 5th grade (in the fall), this camp is “a joyful and faith-filled experience”.
Youth entering 6th grade are invited to participate as junior counselors.
This year’s camp theme is “Cross Fit” – a fun play on fitness culture, with a spiritual twist.
Campers will explore Christian principles like commitment, community, overcoming plateaus, and transformation, all rooted in Scripture.
Camp Schedule & Cost:
- 9 a.m.
New Mexico Supreme Court Clarifies How Insurers Must Offer Uninsured And Underinsured Motorist Coverage
State Supreme Court News:
SANTA FE — Insurance companies must offer uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM) on a per-vehicle basis in New Mexico and disclose the premiums for each of a consumer’s vehicles, the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Monday.
UM/UIM coverage protects motorists when the other driver lacks enough insurance to pay for a person’s injuries and damages.
“By offering such coverage on a per-vehicle basis, customers will have the option of purchasing the coverage they can afford rather than purchasing UM/UIM coverage on all vehicles on a multi-vehicle Read More
Oversized Crane Transport On NM502 Through Downtown To Los Alamos Ice Rink July 2
COUNTY News:
As part of the project to install a new chiller at the Los Alamos Ice Rink, a 140-ton crane and one tractor-trailer will be traveling through Downtown Los Alamos on route to the Ice Rink on West Road between 9 a.m. and noon, Wednesday July 2.
Due to its weight the crane and the tractor-trailer cannot cross the Omega Bridge and therefore will be traveling up the Main Hill on NM502/East Rd, then through Trinity Dr. to Diamond Dr. before turning onto West Rd. to the Ice Rink. If needed, the Los Alamos Police Department will provide escorts to the crane on its way up NM502 and travel through downtown. Read More
Woodland Road To Close For Block Party On 4th Of July
COMMUNITY News:
There will be a road closure at the bottom of Woodland Road adjacent to Club Road, noon to 9 p.m., Friday, July 4, due to a block party and family event.
Access to Woodland can be made by traveling up Arizona and cutting through Country Lane.
Please be advised that routes may take up to one minute longer, and there may be more children than usual running around the area. 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
Fr. Glenn: The Necessity Of Conviction
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
Lots of criticism over the strike on the nuclear weapon development facilities in Iran last weekend. Peace is always the ideal, but when someone declares daily: “Death to our neighbors!” and you see him stockpiling guns and ammo, should one simply ignore it? Seeking peace does not entail being naïve, and if history teaches us anything, it teaches that one of the tragic constants is the megalomaniacal desire of some for ever greater power over others. How to face that danger is always a matter of debate.
That’s a great thing about democracies and democratic republics like our Read More
Posts From The Road: Pfeiffer Beach Near Big Sur
Double Arch: A double arch in the rocks at Pfeiffer Beach near Big Sur, Calif., creates a beautiful scene as waves crash into the rock and splash in every direction. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Big Waves, Big Splashes: Waves smash against rocks along the shore of Pfeiffer Beach. The beach is one of the most picturesque beaches in the Big Sur region of California. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Pfeiffer Beach is one of the most stunning beaches along the Big Sur coastline in central California. Located near the village of Big 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
All Shall Be Well: That’s How The Light Gets In
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Cynthia Z. Biddlecomb, M.Div.
ELCA retired
A long road trip earlier this month resulted in several rock chips in the windshield. And wouldn’t you know it, the morning after we got back, I watched as a deep one of those chips slowly created a vertical crack.
On the way home from getting the glass replaced, I drove into heavy rain and fearfully used the wipers. Keep the back window open a bit to reduce air pressure, the service tech Read More
8th Grade Spring Break Trip To Washington D.C. Early Bird Sign-Up Ends June 30
Cone Zone: Week Of June 30, 2025
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the County Projects page at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Piñon School Access Road Construction Begins
Construction crews with Jaynes Corporation will continue the Piñon Elementary Read More
State Police To Conduct Saturation Patrols & Sobriety, Registration, Insurance, Driver’s License Checkpoints Across New Mexico In July
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will conduct sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during July 2025.
We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the Read More
Life After 50: Honoring The Blissful John Baillie
LARSO Board Treasurer John Baillie receiving an award from the New Mexico Aging and Long-term Services Department (now New Mexico Aging Services), during a statewide meeting in 2022. Courtesy photo
LARSO Board Treasurer John Baillie, left, at the first COVID-19 drive-thru clinic held for residents aged 74 and older at Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. Nambe Pharmacy staff and Los Alamos Visiting Nurses personnel participate in the event. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
This month, I have been retired from the local senior centers for two years. Oh, it is amazing if you 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 Faith & Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘Faith Beyond Belief: The Remarkable Relationship Between Spirituality & Religion’ July 1
Dr. John Ambrosiano
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘Faith Beyond Belief: The Remarkable Relationship between Spirituality and Religion’ by Dr. John Ambrosiano, Tuesday July 1 at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. with the lecture to follow beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentations will be recorded and streamed to the ZOOM address given at the website: https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org
Every faith offers its members meaningful beliefs as well as deep spiritual insights. Read More
Amerisleep Study: 364 Hours Spent ‘Bed Rotting’
HEALTH News:
A new nationwide survey from Amerisleep.com reveals that more than half of Americans have taken paid time off or called in sick specifically to engage in “bed rotting”—a viral trend that involves staying in bed for hours on end while watching TV, scrolling through social media, or simply doing nothing.
The study highlights a startling shift in how Americans are using their downtime—and what it may be doing to their health.
According to the findings, the average American now spends 364 hours a year bed rotting, the equivalent of 15 full days. Gen Z is driving the trend, with nearly Read More
