Snow Day … The Pajarito Mountain Ski Patrol Has Been Keeping Los Alamos Scientists Safe And Happy For 75 years
The Pajarito Mountain Ski Patrol has been keeping Los Alamos scientists safe and happy for 75 years. Photo by Kyle Dickman
By KYLE DICKMAN
Science Writer
Los Alamos National Laboratory might be the only large scientific institution where it’s possible to do world-class science in the morning, ski powder at lunch, and be back in the office for a two o’clock meeting. One crisp and snowy January morning, this point wasn’t lost on three Lab managers and volunteer ski patrollers—Katie Higgins, Hans Herrmann, and Eric Brown. They were lounging inside Pajarito Mountain’s patrol shack, waiting Read More
Los Alamos Middle School Science Bowl Team Named National Science Bowl 2026 Regional Champions
Los Alamos Middle School Science Bowl team members, from left, Norah Whitton, Ilamuhil Sasikumar, Evan Cunningham, Bodie Holmes and Alex Hovey will be advancing to the National Finals as the New Mexico Regional Champions. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
A team from Los Alamos Middle School was named the National Science Bowl 2026 Regional Champions after winning first place at the regional middle school competition held recently at Albuquerque Academy. LAMS 8th graders Bodie Holmes, Alex Hovey, Evan Cunningham, Ilamuhil Sasikumar and Norah Whitton will advance to the National Finals held Read More
Luján Meets With Officials, Highlights Federal Funding Secured For Local Communities, Holds RECA Outreach
Sen. Ben Ray Luján on Tuesday visited the Amador Health Center in Las Cruces to meet with the center’s leadership and celebrate federal funding secured for the facility. Courtesy/BRL Office
STATE News:
LAS CRUCES — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) held a series of events this week where he met with local leaders, engaged with local community members, and highlighted federal funding he secured to support health care, strengthen broadband access, and bolster infrastructure in the Las Cruces region. Sen. Lujan also led a public outreach forum to raise awareness about expanded compensation available Read More
Republican Party Of New Mexico Addresses Suspected Assassination Attempt This Morning At Mar-a-Lago
RPNM Chairwoman Amy Barela
RPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairwoman Amy Barela released the following statement on the shooting and suspected assassination attempt on President Donald Trump this morning at his Mar-a-Lago home:
“The Republican Party of New Mexico is thankful for the heroes in our U.S. Secret Service and all law enforcement who keep our country, and our President safe,” Chairwoman Barela said. “Political violence, in all its forms, has no place here, and we are thankful whatever harm this person intended was stopped before anyone was hurt. Read More
Los Alamos High School Finishes Top Of New Mexico Tennis Teams Competing In El Paso Tournament
Celebrating their victory as the top finisher of the New Mexico teams, back row from left, Los Alamos High School Tennis Coach Timur Khazratkulov with players Aditya Viswanathan, Adis Bock, Zachary Gibson, Olivia Hamilton, Julia Robel, Leah Gramer, Alea Kretz, Lucia Rudin, Vivian Haigh, Nailah Quartey, and Coaches Lindsay Gibson and Travis Gibson. Players in front row from left, Cullen McLean, Luke Gibson, Logan Swickley, Levi Gibson, Jaden Kim, Caris Hatler, Lorrin Fordham and Angelie Echave. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School tennis team competed this past weekend Read More
McQuiston: Why ‘State Minimum’ Coverage Is Rarely Enough
By ALLEN MCQUISTONJemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
A lot of people buy car insurance the same way they buy a phone charger. They want it to work. They want it to be legal. And they don’t want to overpay.
That’s exactly why “state minimum” coverage exists. It’s the lowest amount of insurance you’re allowed to carry in your state and still drive legally.
But here’s the problem:
- State minimum coverage is designed to meet the law — not to protect your life.
- And those are two very different goals.
- What “state minimum” really means
- State minimum coverage is the bare minimum liability
La Vista Church Of The Nazarene Upgrades ‘Little Free Pantry’ & Dedicates Another For Basic Hygiene Products
Members of La Vista Church of the Nazarene gather around their new upgraded food pantry and their repurposed Hygiene Pantry at 15 Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. Courtesy photo
The newly upgraded food pantry at La Vista Church of the Nazarene at 15 Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. Courtesy photo
By Pastor James Byerly
La Vista Church of the Nazarene
La Vista Church of the Nazarene has provided a “Little Free Pantry” for the White Rock community for several years and has watched the pantry grow in use.
As the need has grown, we have upgraded it to a larger food pantry. With the new, larger pantry in place, Read More
All Shall Be Well: Return
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, and The Rev. Mary Ann Hill. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
By the time this column is online and printed, the season of Lent has begun for Christian denominations. This is a time set aside in our spiritual lives for contemplation, for repentance, for renewal, and for return to God. The 40 days (plus Sundays) include additional worship services, prayer opportunities, calls to fast and to give alms or do acts of service. These 40 days began last Wednesday Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset Highlights View From NM 4
Daily Postcard: Sunset highlights the view from the White Rock Y early Saturday evening along NM 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Literary Day Trips Explore New Mexico’s Cultural History And Wild Spaces, Inspiring Creativity And Connection
SFILF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe International Literary Festival, in partnership with Los Poblanos, the School for Advanced Research, Commonweal Conservancy, and the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, today announced a curated series of literary events bookending the Literary Festival weekend, taking place May 15-17, 2026.
From intimate author luncheons to the beloved “Writing on the Rails” sunset mini retreat, the lineup offers readers and writers an immersive celebration of literature, landscape, and community. Trip descriptions are listed below, and registration for all trips is limited. Read More
Lady Toppers Defeat Taos Tigers 39-24
The Los Alamos High School Lady Hilltoppers hosted the Lady Tigers from Taos in a conference game Thursday night in Griffith Gymnasium. The teams were well-matched so the lead changed hands several times and resulted in a low-scoring game due to strong defense by both teams. The Toppers improved their shooting in the second half to and pulled away to win the contest 39-24. The hero of the game was Javaya Davison because she not only dominated the rebounds at both ends of the court, but she also scored 22 points, making her the high-scoring player of the game. The Toppers are standing at 12-11 in district Read More
New Mexico Environment Department’s Emerging Contaminants Program Launches PFAS Dashboard For Drinking Water Systems
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department’s (NMED) Emerging Contaminants Program today launched an interactive dashboard that allows residents to view PFAS testing results for their local public water system.
Since its launch in 2024, the program has helped 523 New Mexico public water systems sample for PFAS. A total of 15 systems tested above federal drinking water standards for PFAS. Through the Emerging Contaminants Program, NMED is working with these systems to evaluate the contamination and remediation options.
“Clean, safe drinking water starts with data-driven Read More
New Mexico Democratic Party Headquarters Burglarized
Damage at Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Headquarters Thursday in Albuquerque. Courtesy/DPNM
Scene of break-in damage at DPNM Headquarters early Thursday morning in Albuquerque. Courtesy/DPNM
DPNM News:
Around 5 a.m. Thursday, the Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Headquarters at 4013 Silver Ave. SE in Albuquerque was broken into and burglarized. Security footage from DPNM cameras and a nearby business showed that an individual smashed through the front door, entered the office, grabbed a handful of items, and then ran off.
Staff discovered the break-in upon showing up for Read More
Los Alamos County Assessor Reminds Business Owners Of Personal Property Reporting Requirements Due By Feb. 28
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Assessor would like to confirm for local business owners that their annual Business Personal Property Declaration (BPP) forms were mailed out the last week of December 2025.
The purpose of these forms is to notify business owners of their current depreciated assets on file and to remind them of the statutory requirement to report to the Assessor any personal property they might be depreciating through the course of their business.
All required filings must be submitted no later than the last day of February per Section 7-38-8 NMSA 1978 of the state statute. Read More
County Issues Traffic Advisory On Crane Transport Through Town To Los Alamos Golf Course Set For Monday
Map showing crane activity scheduled for Monday in the parking lot at Los Alamos Golf Course. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
As part of the HVAC upgrade project at the Los Alamos Golf Course Clubhouse, a 50-ton crane will travel through town on Monday, Feb. 23.
The crane’s route will follow N.M. 502/East Road to Trinity Drive and Diamond Drive, arriving at 4244 Diamond Dr. Movement is scheduled between noon and 1 p.m. Monday.
The east end of the Los Alamos Golf Course parking lot will be closed from noon to 5 p.m. to accommodate crane operations. All crane activity will remain within the east parking lot Read More
FBI: Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearms Charge For Opening Fire On Occupants Of Fleeing Vehicle
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Shiprock man pleaded guilty to a federal firearms offense after pointing a handgun at occupants of a vehicle and opening fire as they attempted to flee.
According to court documents, on Aug. 1, 2025, Bryson Chee, 43, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, arrived at a residence in Shiprock as a passenger in a vehicle with two others. After exiting the vehicle, Chee retrieved a handgun, pointed it at the occupants, and began shooting as they attempted to drive away.
Chee pleaded guilty to using, carrying and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Read More
Applicants Sought For Historic Preservation Board
Wildlife Department Seeks Public Comment Regarding Hybrid Striped Bass Stocking At Elephant Butte State Park
New Mexico Wildlife News:
SANTA FE — Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide input next month as the New Mexico Department of Wildlife is proposing to stock hybrid striped bass, also known as wipers, into Elephant Butte Reservoir.
The Department will hold a public meeting from 6-7 p.m., March 5, in the Boat Training Building at Elephant Butte Lake State Park (7 Ridge Road in Elephant Butte). Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting to learn about the proposal and provide comments.
Those unable to attend the meeting in person may also provide comments by email at DGF-Fisheries-Management@dgf.nm.gov Read More
A Free Little Pantry Opens In White Rock
Dragonfly Playhouse Owner Lauren Lippiatt stands by the new free pantry at Rover Boulevard and Meadow Lane in White Rock. The free little library is at right in the background. Courtesy photo
This free pantry at the Dragonfly Playhouse on the corner of Rover and Meadow in White Rock. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA
It only takes one person, okay, maybe two, to make a difference, and then it is our job to share the good news.
Lauren Lippiatt, owner of Dragonfly Playhouse, was having a simple conversation with Kate Hall, an employee of The First Born Program in Los Alamos, Read More
$92M State Fairgrounds Bond Goes To Governor
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Legislature sent Senate Bill 48 to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham late Tuesday after the House of Representatives voted to authorize $92 million in bonds to fund the next phase of redevelopment at the New Mexico State Fairgrounds.
The House approved the legislation, sponsored by Senate President Pro Tempore Mimi Stewart and Rep. Janelle Anyanonu, on a 43-6 vote. The bill commits bond funding for land acquisition, water and sewer improvements, new green space and pedestrian safety upgrades along Central Avenue and San Pedro Drive—among Read More
