Animal Wellness Action Applauds Chaves County Authorities For Breaking Up Large-Scale Cockfighting Operation
AWA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Animal Wellness Action (AWA) today commended the swift and decisive actions of the Chaves County Sheriff’s Office in dismantling an illegal cockfighting operation in southeastern New Mexico that drew more than 100 participants. New Mexico was the 49th state to ban cockfighting, only outlawing staged knife fights between birds in 2007, with the late Gov. Bill Richardson strongly advocating for the prohibition.
According to local reporting, deputies acted on a tip and discovered a large gathering tied to an active cockfighting ring, detaining multiple individuals Read More
Get Ready To Boogie On The Moors! Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever Is Aug. 1 At Ashley Pond Park
Scene from the 2025 Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever event at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Dance enthusiasts and Kate Bush fans, this event is for you! The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever will be held at 10 a.m. Aug. 1 at Ashley Pond Park.
The event is free and open to anyone. Participants are encouraged to wear red as in Bush’s video and to check out the dance steps on the website, https://sites.google.com/view/tmwhde-los-alamos/home
Marjorie Madsen is co-organizing the event with her daughter, Chloe Madsen Keilers, with permission from Wuthermuthers, Shambush, and global Read More
Luján Named 2026 James Beard Impact Award Honoree
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Food and Nutrition, Specialty Crops, Organics, and Research, released the following statement after being named a 2026 James Beard Impact Award honoree:
“I am deeply honored to receive this award from the James Beard Foundation. My work to protect and improve federal nutrition programs is driven by the folks back home in New Mexico working tirelessly to fight hunger in our communities every day. To these Read More
Close Up View Of Leaves Sprouting On Tree In White Rock
A close up view of leaves sprouting on the branch of a tree growing Monday on Aster Street in White Rock. Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Rep. Rebecca Dow Urges Governor To Expand Educational Opportunity Through Federal Education Freedom Credit
STATE News:
SANTA FE — U.S. Rep. Rebecca Dow (R- Truth or Consequences) is urging Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham to opt New Mexico into the federal Education Freedom Credit program, calling it a timely opportunity to deliver meaningful, student-centered support to families across the state.
In a letter sent Monday, Rep. Dow emphasized that the program would expand access to educational resources for students, particularly those from low- and middle-income families, without requiring additional state spending.
“Too many New Mexico students are falling behind, and too many families lack Read More
Celebrate 34th Annual National Trails Day® With American Hiking Society June 6
AHS News:
Saturday, June 6, 2026, American Hiking Society invites hundreds of thousands across the nation to step onto the trails for the 34th annual National Trails Day®.
This annual event unites hikers, cyclists, paddlers, equestrians, trail organizations, public land agencies, nonprofits, and businesses, all with a shared mission: to keep any trail, anywhere better than you found it. The Nation’s 250th Celebration and American Hiking’s 50th Anniversary makes 2026 the best year yet to take part in National Trails Day® by hosting or attending an event and sharing about NTD across social Read More
Family Council: Tips To Get The Most Out Of Spring Break
LAFC News:
Spring break is far more than a simple school tradition; it is a neurological necessity. This article reveals that 75% of high schoolers experience chronic stress and negative emotions, making this mid-semester pause a vital intervention for mental well-being. By reading the full piece, you’ll unlock a strategic roadmap for “recharging” rather than just “resting.”
The guide provides actionable science-backed tips—from the specific benefits of nature immersion to the importance of “catching up” on tasks to eliminate post-break anxiety. Read More
Los Alamos Film & Culture Festival April 17-19
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
Sandy Jones, the Director of the 2026 Film and Culture Festival, would like you to save the dates for the upcoming film series. The weekend of international films, culture, and conversation in Los Alamos is close at hand.
The dates for the SALA Event Center activities are April 17–19 dates at includes three days movie magic. The event will once again host opportunities for patron and filmmaker Q&A sessions.
More information will come out in the next few weeks, but tickets are already available online with SALA. The series is listed at the following link with Read More
Las Clinicas Del Norte Expands Service Hours
COUNTY News:
Las Clinicas del Norte, located at the Health Commons (1183 Diamond Drive, Suite D, Los Alamos) has expanded its operating hours. The clinic is now open from 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 7 a.m.–3 p.m., Wednesdays.
Las Clinicas Del Norte is a healthcare provider offering a range of services to support the health and well-being of the community in Los Alamos.
Services include:
- Primary Care Services: General medical care for individuals and families.
- Non-Emergency Medical Services: Available for non-urgent health issues.
- Sports Physicals: Physical examinations
American Telemedicine Association, Johns Hopkins Medicine Launch Initiative To Overcome Barriers To Interstate Telehealth Access
HEALTHCARE News:
WASHINGTON, DC, & BALTIMORE, MD — The American Telemedicine Association (ATA), in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine, today announced a three-year initiative to advance understanding and legislative action to reduce state licensure hurdles and expand nationwide telehealth access through carefully tailored federal solutions that complement, rather than replace, state-based licensure and oversight.
Increasing Healthcare Access Across State Lines
The LIFTT Initiative (Licensure Innovation for Telehealth Transformation) aims to educate the Read More
March’s Final Sunrise Colors Sky In Gold & Tangerine
The final sunrise of March colors the sky in golden and tangerine hues as viewed early this morning from White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Lauritzen: Local Rabbi Jack Shlachter Attends Antisemitism Conference, Invites Community To Learn More
Rabbi Jack Shlachter
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
Earlier this month, local Rabbi Jack Shlachter attended the 2026 StandWithUs (SWU) conference in Las Vegas, Nev. I discovered this when I reached out to Rabbi Schlachter after the March 12 attack at Temple Israel, a Reform synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
Rabbi Shlachter told me that he was already scheduled to attend an antisemitism conference within the next few days. The last two years have found a group called Rabbis United holding its annual meeting in conjunction with the SWU event. While Rabbis United was a gathering Read More
No Kings 3.0: Standing Up For America And Being Counted
A drone photo (#153) taken near the peak attendance during the field phase of NK3. The original photo has a resolution of 12,288 x 8192 pixels! This yielded highly detailed images that covered nearly the whole crowd. Photo by Jeremy Ebler
Segment of image #153 showing counting markers. Photo by Jeremy Ebler, William Mead
By WILLIAM MEAD
Indivisible Los Alamos
We thank all those who organized, helped execute, and attended the peaceful, highly successful Los Alamos “No Kings 3.0” Rally. It’s difficult to influence the Trump regime, but if we stand up to be counted, we can together exert significant Read More
Obituary: Anita ‘Neet’ Osborn June 27, 1926 – March 3, 2026
ANITA ‘NEET’ OSBORN June 27, 1926 – March 3, 2026
Anita “Neet” Osborn, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, moved on to her heavenly home March 3, 2026, at the age of 99. Until her passing, she lived independently in the house her husband built, diligently performing all household duties and driving herself wherever she needed to go. Her resilience and tenacity were truly remarkable.
Born Anita D. Hissman in Colorado Springs, Colorado, June 27, 1926, she grew up surrounded by the beauty of the mountains and the great outdoors. Her childhood was filled with Read More
C’Ya Hosts Suicide Prevention Classes For LAMC Staff
Attendees at recent QPR suicide prevention class. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) hosted two free QPR suicide prevention classes for Los Alamos Medical Center staff last week. AMC Clinical Educator, Julia Kilcer coordinated the Question, Persuade, Refer presentations which provided staff and certification certificate.
The classes were made possible from a previous donation from 100 Men Who Care. The Women’s Christian Service Society (WCSS) along with a few good men originally sponsored the Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 3–9, 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 April 3–9, 2026:
Friday April 3, 2026
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 3-31-26
- 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
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LAPS Students Earn Awards At New Mexico MathCounts State Competition
Fourteen students representing Barranca Mesa Elementary, Mountain Elementary, Piñon Elementary and Los Alamos Middle School competed at the New Mexico MathCounts State Competition held at UNM. Pictured are (back row, left to right): Dr. William Tucker (LAMS coach), Jane Lataille (Mountain Coach), James Junghans, Liam Colgan, Evan Cunningham, Norah Whitton, Everett James, and Courtney Smith (Piñon Coach); (front row, left to right): Rishabh Nandy, Evan Fu, Jacub Cincio, Glyn Lo, David Robel, Lyla Lo, Leia Lin, Jane Smith, Alice Chen, and Phuong Nguyen (LAMS Coach). Courtesy/LAPS
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Forest Service: Perch Fire In Guadalupe County Final Update
NMFD News:
Final Update: Air support tankers completed retardant drops, allowing ground resources to stop forward progress on the Perch Fire and raising containment to 60%. Response crews are also engaged in securing spot fires that crossed over State Road 91, and continuing suppression activities around the main fire. Acreage estimates have been lowered to 57.5 acres. This will be the final notification on this incident unless there are significant changes.
Evacuations / Closures: Evacuations were lifted at 7 p.m., per Guadalupe County.
Shelters: Santa Rosa Blue Hole Convention Read More
LANL Foundation Celebrates 14 Educators Achieving National Board Certification
LANL Foundation News:
ESPAÑOLA — Fourteen educators reached a major professional milestone by achieving or renewing their National Board Certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, supported by the LANL Foundation.
“We are thrilled to announce this year’s National Board Certified Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators. Each year, it is our privilege to support these educators, and our team is in awe of the perseverance, determination, and commitment that all candidates have for their students,” said Paul LeFrancois, LANL Foundation K-12 Education Read More
LAPS To Host School Board Candidate Forum April 6
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board has received three letters of interest to fill the vacancy in District 1, which resulted from the resignation of School Board member Dr. Margie Serrato. District 1 includes Piñon Elementary School.
Elisa Baker, Stephanie Galvez and Katie Mussack have submitted their names for consideration to join the School Board.
A candidate forum will be held in the School Boardroom and via Zoom, 6-7:30 p.m., on Monday, April 6. Members of the community interested in hearing more from each candidate may attend or join using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=ODd1d3h0Z1dGd1ByT0lVNGU3T2dFQT09&omn=88243842768 Read More
