Daily Postcard: Does, Fawns, Buck Sightings In Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: A doe and fawn pose for the camera Friday on Range Road. Photo by Lori Whitley
A doe with her two fawns Friday near Range Road. Photo by Lori Whitley
A buck lounges in the shade of a tree Friday on Tewa Loop. Photo by Lori Whitley Read More
Obituary: Robert Michael Trujillo June 3, 1978 – July 16, 2026
ROBERT MICHAEL TRUJILLO June 3, 1978 – July 16, 2026
Rob Trujillo passed away of natural causes peacefully at home in Los Alamos March 17, 2026. Born to Michael Trujillo and Kathleen Fitzgibbon, Rob was a lifelong resident of Los Alamos; he graduated from Los Alamos High School and continued his education at the University of New Mexico.
Rob worked in the home improvement retail business for decades and was known to many as “Mr. fix-it,” due to his extended knowledge and experience. Rob also worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
While cherishing his solitude, Rob relished his rare opportunities Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Snake Wrangler To The Rescue!
On the job in Los Alamos is local snake wrangler Annette Hiteman on Monday safely capturing a young rattlesnake discovered near the pickleball courts on North Mesa. A certified venomous snake rescuer and relocator, Hiteman offers her services free of charge but gratuities are appreciated. To contact Hiteman, call 505.409.3734 or email tahiteman87544@gmail.com. Photo by Páya Pavlíková/ladailypost.com Read More
McQuiston: What It Costs To Rebuild On The Hill And Why That’s Not The Same As What Your House Is Worth
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
You pull up your home’s estimate online out of curiosity — the way half the hill does now — and the number is higher than you expected. Maybe a lot higher. If you bought before the lab’s hiring wave, your place might be worth close to double what you paid for it.
That’s good news, mostly. It also raises a quiet question that’s easy to put off: the figure on your homeowners policy — the one meant to rebuild your house if the worst happens — was it set back when your home was worth a lot less?
Because the number that matters most to a homeowner Read More
EDNM Announces New NM Food Pathways Grant Program
EDNM News:
The New Mexico Food Pathways Program is seeking Letters of Interest (LOI) from organizations and retail enterprises interested in reimbursement-based funding for projects that improve food access in underserved communities.
Project Focus Areas Include:
- Expanded access to healthy, affordable staple foods
- Improved economic viability of rural and community-based food retailers
- Increased SNAP-authorized retail capacity
- Enhanced cold chain, storage, and food safety infrastructure
Timeline:
- LOI opens: 9 a.m., July 1, 2026
- Webinar: 2:30 p.m., July 1
- LOI deadline: 11:59
OBAE Funds Laptop Distribution To Close Digital Divide
OBAE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In the last six months, a state-funded pilot program put laptop computers in the hands of 170 New Mexico families across 33 communities—many of them receiving their first personal computer—and delivered nearly 1,600 digital training sessions to help them use it.
The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE) provided more than $300,000 to Adelante DiverseIT to launch a statewide project called TechUp! New Mexico, with a mission to donate computer hardware to families and to expand digital access and opportunities for New Mexicans. People of all ages Read More
Juniper Tree In Pajarito Acres Illustrates Dry Weather Effect
A juniper tree growing in Pajarito Acres in White Rock illustrates the effect of extremely dry weather with dead branches. The tree allows a few branches to die in order to survive. Photo by Bob Reedy Read More
Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Today
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.
The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.dws.nm.gov) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume at 8 a.m., Monday, July 6.
The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Read More
Lauritzen: ‘Pack It In, Pack It Out’
Consider taking your trash and recyclable items back out with you when you leave Saturday’s 4th of July Spectacular event. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
Los Alamos County employees have worked so hard this week preparing for Saturday’s 4th of July Spectacular event. Please consider taking your trash and recyclable items back out with you when you leave the event. The last time White Rock hosted 4th of July events the amount of trash took days to remove. There were cases with full cans of beer left throughout the Overlook Complex.
Many of these County employees Read More
State Lawmakers To Introduce Data Center Moratorium In Upcoming Legislative Session
NM HOUSE News:
LAS CRUCES — July 2, State Reps. Micaela Lara Cadena (D-Mesilla), Angelica Rubio (D-Las Cruces), Eleanor Chávez (D-Albuquerque) and Sen. Carrie Hamblen (D-Las Cruces) announced plans to introduce legislation establishing a statewide moratorium on large-scale data center development in New Mexico.
The proposed moratorium, to be introduced in the 2027 legislative session, would prohibit new large-scale data center projects in New Mexico, while the state develops a framework for evaluating water use, energy demand and emissions, ratepayer impact, and community benefits Read More
McCauley Springs Fire Update: July 3, 2026
USFS News:
Acres: 712
Containment: 63%
Start Date: June 24, 2026
Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock
Cause: Undetermined
Fuels: Timber, grass & understory, hardwood litter
Personnel: 328
Highlights: Crews continued suppression repair work in areas near the Sierra de los Pinos community yesterday, making good progress rehabilitating roads and campgrounds impacted during firefighting activities. Read More
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration For Pueblo Of Acoma
FEMA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the Pueblo of Acoma to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from Sept. 28-29, 2026.
Public Assistance federal funding is available to the Tribal Nation on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in the Pueblo of Acoma.
José M. Gil Montañez has been named as the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations Read More
Paige Trujillo Earns Reserve World Champion Title At National Junior High Finals Rodeo
Trujillo and her horse Boss entering the arena in Guthrie. Courtesy photo
RODEO News:
GUTHRIE, OK — After a standout season and an impressive showing on the national stage, Paige Trujillo returned home with one of the highest honors in junior high rodeo competition.
Trujillo, an eighth-grade student at Los Alamos Middle School, earned the title of Reserve World Champion in Junior High Girls Goat Tying, securing the No. 2 spot in the nation at the 21st Annual National Junior High Finals Rodeo (NJHFR), held June 21–27 in Guthrie, Oklahoma.
Trujillo delivered three consistent and determined performances Read More
Senator Tobiassen: Women’s Sports Are For Women
State Senator Nicole Tobiassen
NMSR News:
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — State Senator Nicole Tobiassen (R-Albuquerque) today celebrated the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling upholding state laws that keep transgender athletes out of women’s and girls’ sports, calling the decision “a long overdue win for fairness and for every girl who just wants a fair shot.”
The Court ruled unanimously that state laws in Idaho and West Virginia protecting women’s sports do not violate federal civil rights law. Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote that states may reserve women’s and girls’ sports for biological females. More Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Reminds Visitors To Recreate Responsibly This Fourth Of July
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the Santa Fe National Forest encourages visitors to recreate responsibly, obey fire restrictions and closures, and do their part to prevent human-caused wildfires.
As visitors celebrate the Fourth of July, remember that fireworks are prohibited year-round on all National Forest System lands. Fireworks, including sparklers, firecrackers, aerial fireworks and other pyrotechnic devices, can easily ignite dry grass and forest fuels, causing fast-moving wildfires.
Stage II Fire Restrictions remain in effect across Read More
2026 Primary Election Post-Election Audit Complete
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County (LAC) Clerk’s Office has completed the required accuracy check—known as the Post-Election Audit—of the tabulation systems used during the June 2, 2026 Primary Election. The audit was conducted June 24, 2026, at the County Clerk’s Warehouse in the Los Alamos Municipal Building.
County Clerk Michael Redondo appointed a bipartisan team of election workers to oversee the audit. As mandated by state law, Zlotnik & Sandoval, PC, an accounting firm, selected Precinct 3 for a voting system audit of the Secretary of State race. The audit, using statistical methods, Read More
Register Now For High Mountain Mudfest Mud Volleyball Tournament July 11 & 12
COUNTY News:
Did you know that Los Alamos County hosts an annual mud volleyball tournament?
We invite you to register to have a mud-slinging good time at our round-robin High Mountain Mudfest, a volleyball tournament for adults and teens on co-ed competitive teams!
All adult teams must be co-ed teams and have at least 3 women & 3 men. All teen teams must be between the ages of 12 and 17, must be co-ed teams and have at least 3 girls & 3 boys. Additionally, teens can register as a team or as an individual to be placed on a team. We need a minimum of 4 teams to host this event.
Registration details: Read More
Recent Kiwanis Meeting Featured Library Director Gwen Kalavasa: Books And Beyond
Library Director Gwen Kalavasa
By BROOK DAVIS
Kiwanis Club
June 16, the Kiwanis Club was treated to a presentation about all the services our great county libraries offer over and above checking out books. Library Director Gwen Kalavasa outlined the services, programs and events offered to the community.
Summer is the busiest season for the libraries, with an influx of kids and tourists. The library system is focusing outward to partner with local organizations and county departments to expand their services and programs.
One example of this focus is the Seed Library. Working with PEEC and Read More
Friends Of History Announce New Historic Walking Tour In Santa Fe: Jewish Diasporas In The New World
Scott Nadler, the walking tour docent who has developed our newest offering, with a group of tour participants. Courtesy photo
FOH News:
SANTA FE — Friends of History, in association with the New Mexico History Museum, has announced the launch of the Santa Fe’s Jewish Roots Walking Tour. The two-hour experience spans two Jewish Diasporas in the New World, highlights individuals and families who contributed to Santa Fe being a unique economic and cultural center, and features historic landmarks along the mostly outdoor route.
Tour participants learn about the legendary First Lady of New Read More
Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Sunday July 5
Sheriff’s Posse News:
The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting its monthly Cowboy Breakfast this Sunday, July 5.
The breakfast is served 7-11 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge at 650 North Mesa Road, near the 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 Young Life of Los Alamos, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Read More
