Hilltoppers Varsity Basketball Falls To St. Mikes Horsemen
Alex Treat leads an offensive drive in the first quarter. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Rocco Del Mauro goes up for a shot in the 1st quarter as Dylan Rodriguez tries to block the shot. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School varsity boys basketball team hosted the St. Mikes Horsemen on Saturday at Griffith Gymnasium.
From the opening tipoff, the Toppers struggled to contain the Horsemen’s relentless offensive attack.
Despite their efforts, St. Mikes controlled the pace throughout the game, pulling away over four quarters to secure a decisive Read More
County Trash Talk: Wrapping Reality Check
COUNTY News:
Wrapping paper = TRASH (yes, even the pretty kind!) Recycle gift bags & cards only if they are 100 percent paper.
Trash anything with glitter, foil, ribbon, rope handles, or plastic shine.
Not sure? When in doubt, throw it out to keep recycling working right. Or try the recycle coach app.
Planet-friendly wrapping swaps:
Reuse gift bags & boxes, newspapers, maps, or fabric (Furoshiki). Use pinecones and twigs instead of plastic bows. Consider using kraft paper or seed paper.
Small choices = big planet love. Read More
Attorney 101: Senior Trial Attorney Elizabeth Counce
Senior Trial Attorney Elizabeth Counce – Los Alamos Office, 1st Judicial District Attorney’s Office, in the Justice Center with students from Los Alamos High School Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit class. Courtesy/LAPS
By JAVAN RAEL
Los Alamos High School
Sports Lit Student
Recently in our Sports Lit Class, we conducted interviews with people who work at the courthouse. We got assigned to Senior Trial Attorney Elizabeth Counce of the 1st Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The interview and the whole experience were informative and enjoyable.
During the interview, we found Read More
Myers: Local Connection To Gaza’s Suffering And Pain
Yousef Aljamal
Writer and human rights worker
By KELLY MYERS
Los Alamos
This past summer, our community’s Free Palestine Summer Series brought diverse speakers to Los Alamos. One of the presenters was Dr. Yousef Aljamal, a writer, human rights worker, and refugee from Gaza, who joined us remotely.
Today, we share an update about our friend, Yousef, not as an expert speaker, but as a heartbroken brother and uncle. On Sept. 27, while living in exile in Turkey, he woke to the news that an Israeli missile had struck his family home in Gaza. The strike killed nine of his immediate family members Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory: Lighting The Photonics Frontier With Engineered Quantum Dots
By transforming solution-processed nanomaterials into lasing-ready emitters, this breakthrough paves the way for compact, tunable, and energy-efficient quantum-dot light sources that will power the next generation of on-chip photonic technologies. Credit: Donghyo Hahm
LANL News:
- A new breakthrough paves the way for practical, energy-efficient quantum dot lasers
A new study led by researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory made a major advance in quantum dot laser technology: the demonstration of low-threshold, continuous-wave (CW) lasing using solution-processed colloidal Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Leads Legislation To Transfer Federal Land To Pueblos For Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced the Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025, legislation to place three tracts of land from the former Albuquerque Indian School campus and surrounding land into trust for the benefit of the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico.
Heinrich’s Albuquerque Indian School Act of 2025 is cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and led in the House by U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.).
“My legislation expands on Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Employees Raise $2.7M In 2025 Holiday Giving Campaign For Nonprofits, Children…
Laboratory employee Mariahjozzel Agustin was just one of the 120 volunteers who sorted and delivered gifts as part of the Holiday Toy Drive. Courtesy/LANL
Los Alamos National Laboratory employees joined forces with the Northern New Mexico Toy Drive, donating more than 1,000 toys to be distributed via 14 nonprofit organizations in seven counties. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Funds support New Mexico nonprofits, students, children
Los Alamos National Laboratory employees rose to the challenge for the 2025 Holiday Giving Campaign, donating $2.7 million to make things a little brighter for Read More
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Convenes More Than 55 Experts To Create Roadmap For Native Maternal Health Solutions
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.), a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, convened more than 55 American Indian, Alaska Native (AI/AN), and Native Hawaiian (NH) maternal health experts and organizations to create a landmark set of five reports outlining the current state of Native maternal health.
The five reports synthesize national findings on maternal mortality, workforce equity, access to health care services, data sovereignty, and funding inequities.
AI/AN people face pregnancy-related Read More
Daily Postcard: Picturesque Sunrise Over Eastern Area
Daily Postcard: A picturesque view of the sunrise on Thursday over Eastern Area. Photo by Melissa Smith Read More
Low-Sensory ‘Noon’ Year’s Eve At White Rock Library
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to chill out midday on New Year’s Eve, removing the need to stay up until midnight. Lean into a low-sensory “Noon” Year’s Eve experience.
At White Rock Branch Library, the County will provide a low-key, self-paced gathering for those of who don’t enjoy loud noises and things falling from the ceiling.
Library staff will have crafts and game stations available for kids who prefer to party at their own pace.
No balloon drop, no loud music; just good vibes celebrating the turning of the calendar year from 2025 to 2026. This event is best for kids ages 4-10 and their Read More
Inspired By Creating Community Through Youth Advocacy
CASA First’s Grace Korthuis and a child play with blocks. Courtesy/CASA First
By GRACE KORTHUIS
CASA First
As a 24-year-old living in Northern New Mexico, it can be difficult to create community. Working at the nonprofit CASA First, I’m inspired by the compassionate community I’m now part of. It includes my colleagues who uplift vulnerable children, and volunteers who inspire me with their care and steadfastness. I feel especially connected to the families and kids whom I get to see grow and heal over time.
Working within the child welfare system is often devastating, especially here in New
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New Mexico Wild Issues Statement On Proposal To Allow Selling Off National Parks
New Mexico Wild News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Sen. Mike Lee of Utah, who chairs the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, has introduced an amendment to the Interior appropriations bill that would pave the way for the Trump administration to sell off national parks to the highest bidder.
The Interior appropriations bill, as currently written, would prevent the Interior department from disposing of national park units—a provision introduced in response to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s suggestion that the Park Service does not need many smaller sites currently owned by all Americans. Read More
SFNF Issues Pile Burn Update
SFNF News:
Recent winter weather created favorable conditions to implement pile burns across the forest. Santa Fe National Forest fire managers will continue hazardous fuels reduction work throughout the winter as weather conditions allow, pending all required approvals.
Pile burning is meant to treat slash, like branches, piled by thinning crews with the aim of reducing flammable fuels.
The decision to proceed with each pile burn will depend on multiple factors, including snowpack, air quality, ventilation, Read More
Seasonal Road Closures On Santa Fe National Forest
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SANTA FE — Due to winter weather conditions, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will close some forest roads susceptible to damage to protect public health and safety, infrastructure, and natural resources.
Seasonal road closures generally occur between December and May because of winter weather and hazardous road conditions. The closures prohibit the use of motorized vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles, on restricted roads when gates are closed, locked or posted with a closure sign.
Current and Read More
Los Alamos Utilities Department Issues Q1 FY-26 Report
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities has issued its Quarterly Performance Report for Quarter 1 of FY 2026.
The report has been published and can be found online here: https://ladpu.com/FY26Q1. Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Hosts Ribbon Skirt & Shirt Workshop For Native American Heritage Month
More than 45 students and families attended the first LAPS Ribbon Skirt & Shirt Workshop last month in the Speech Theater at Los Alamos High School. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Over 45 students participated in the first Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Ribbon Skirt & Shirt Workshop held last month in celebration of Native American Heritage Month.
Students created their own unique and personalized ribbon skirt or ribbon shirt.
Students watch as ribbon pieces for a shirt are sewn together during the first Ribbon Skirt & Shirt Workshop hosted by Los Alamos Public Schools in celebration Read More
Luján Applauds Committee Passage Of Legislation To Provide Greater Cooperation Between Federal Government And Land Grant Communities
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) applauded the passage of the New Mexico Land Grant-Mercedes Historical or Traditional Use Cooperation and Coordination Act in the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
This legislation will provide greater cooperation between the federal government and land grant communities.
There are 27 community land grant-mercedes recognized as political subdivisions under New Mexico law.
“I’m proud that my legislation to strengthen cooperation between the federal government and land grant Read More
State Republican Lawmakers Request Governor Authorize Consideration Of Meaningful Juvenile Justice Reform Bill During 2026 Legislative Session, Issue Task Force Report
NM Senate Republicans News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Co-Chairs Sen. Crystal Brantley and Rep. Nicole Chavez of the Juvenile Justice Legislative Task Force sent a letter to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Thursday requesting the consideration of meaningful juvenile justice reform legislation, based on the findings and recommendations of the task force, heading into the 2026 Regular Session.
The upcoming 30-day budget session requires a specific message from the Governor should potential legislation not specifically address state finances.
The contents found in the report are a result of Read More
New Mexico Department Of Workforce Solutions Reopens Renovated ‘America’s Job Center Española’
Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair cuts the ribbon on the newly renovated ‘America’s Job Center Española’. Courtesy/NMDWS
From left, NMDWS Deputy Secretary Marcos Martinez, Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair and Area Manager Carmen Lujan in a Net-Zero resource room, during a tour on Friday of the newly renovated ‘America’s Job Center Española’. Net-Zero resource rooms incorporate green technology and efficiency, and feature a place where the public can utilize free access to computers and the internet to apply for jobs, complete online trainings, apply for Unemployment Insurance benefits and Read More
