Daily Postcard: Rare Crane From Eurasia Spotted Nearby
Daily Postcard: This crane, a very rare visitor from Eurasia and known as the Common Crane (‘common’ in Eurasia, anyway), has been spotted over the last few days at the National Wildlife Refuge in Las Vegas, N.M. Photo by Michael Smith
This same crane is shown here in flight at the bottom. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Scientists Make New Connections Regarding Hantavirus In Study
A map of 431 hantavirus case reports from 1993 to 2022 used in the analysis from LANL scientists Andrew Bartlow’s and Morgan Gorris’ study. Most of the cases occur in the western half of the U.S. compared to the eastern half. The thick black outlines separate the western and eastern U.S., illustrating the prevalence of the virus in the western part of the country. Courtesy/LANL
Morgan Gorris
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
During their 2024 study on Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) researchers made new connections between Read More
Local Officials Express Gratitude For Community
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
A sense of gratitude comes to mind on this Thanksgiving Eve 2025. When local leaders model gratitude, it sets a positive tone for the entire community, encouraging others to act with appreciation.
Research shows that gratitude has measurable benefits for both mental and physical health, which benefits the community as a whole. Gratitude also fosters stronger relationships, encourages public involvement, and promotes a more positive and resilient community.
Because practicing and promoting gratitude can help community Read More
Los Alamos High School Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit Class Conducts Interviews At Justice Center
Los Alamos High School students from English Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit class interview the Honorable Los Alamos County Municipal Court Judge Elizabeth Allen in her office recently at the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos High School students from English Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit class interview the Honorable Los Alamos County Magistrate Court Judge Catherine E. Taylor in her courtroom recently at the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos High School students from English Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit Read More
Los Alamos County Monitoring Equine Herpesvirus-1 Outbreak
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) reports that there are currently no known cases of Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) or Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) in the County.
CSD staff is monitoring a multistate outbreak linked to the 2025 PRA World Finals in Waco, Texas (held Nov. 5-9) and the Barrel Futurities of America event in Guthrie, Okla. (held Nov. 17-18) where positive cases were confirmed. As a precaution, County staff is coordinating with local veterinarians and the State of New Mexico to be prepared should the situation change.
Regional Read More
There’s More To The Pilgrim Story Than Thanksgiving
Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, 1863-1930, The Mayflower Compact 1620, Oil on Canvas. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. Courtesy/Wikipedia CommonsBy CHRIS BROWN
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ASENATH KEPLER
New Mexico’s Mayflower Society
This Thanksgiving marks 70 years since New Mexico’s Mayflower Society was founded by descendants of the ship’s 102 passengers. Our mission is to keep the Pilgrim story alive and relevant to New Mexicans today. More important than the first Thanksgiving that half of the passengers survived to celebrate only with help from their native benefactors, Plymouth’s settlers
LAPS Announces Dec. 1 Is Ride The Bus Day!
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is encouraging all eligible students to ride the school bus to or from school on Monday, Dec. 1, as part of “Ride the Bus” Day.
This initiative not only helps the environment but also funds the LAPS Transportation Department.
The goal is to have 1,000 riders.
Two days a year, the New Mexico Public Education Department has each school district tally student ridership for transportation funding: once in December, and again in February.
The school district receives funding for school bus transportation based on the number of students who ride the bus on Read More
Ten Los Alamos Businesses Awarded RDC Micro-Grant Fund
RDC News:
Small businesses are the backbone of the economy. Whether they are restaurants, machine shops, cybersecurity businesses, tailors, day care providers, chimney sweeps, or galleries. These businesses matter. They play a vital role in providing the essential services and goods that enhance our quality of life. We couldn’t be more proud of the owner-employers who harnessed the courage to start a business, grow a business, and sustain a business. Their entrepreneurial vision and leadership support families, communities and the region.
The RDC Micro-Grant Fund is one of the ways we Read More
Rose Garden Fence Installation Begins Monday, Dec. 1
Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
The Community Services Department (CSD), in partnership with Valley Fence Company, will begin installing a new fence at the Rose Garden as part of ongoing efforts to protect natural resources and enhance the visitor experience.
Construction was scheduled to begin on Nov. 24, 2025, and was expected to be completed by Dec. 9, 2025, weather permitting. The construction is now scheduled to begin on Dec. 1 and run through Dec. 16, weather permitting. During this period, portions of the park may be temporarily inaccessible.
“The installation of this fence is an important Read More
Holiday Shopping, Winter Wonderland Highlight Thanksgiving Weekend At Expo New Mexico
EXPO News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Expo New Mexico is kicking off the holiday season in style as Thanksgiving weekend sees the fairgrounds transform into a festive destination filled with shopping and dazzling Christmas light displays.
The Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Holiday Festival kicks off on Friday, Nov. 28, offering a one-of-a-kind shopping experience that features a juried lineup of 175 artisans from across the nation. This event also features live music and food, making it truly family friendly. The Rio Grande Arts and Crafts Holiday Festival runs through Nov. 30. Tickets can be purchased here Read More
Albuquerque FBI Division Announces 2026 Citizen’s Academy, Nominations Due Dec. 19
FBI News:
Have you ever wondered how the FBI solves a case? Want to hear about the work agents, analysts, and FBI staff are doing across New Mexico? Special Agent in Charge of the Albuquerque Division, Justin A. Garris, welcomes business, civic, and faith-based community leaders to apply for FBI Albuquerque’s Citizens Academy program, where we will give participants a first-hand look into life at the FBI.
“The FBI’s Citizens Academy provides an incredible opportunity for members of the community to better understand the day-to-day work of the FBI and partner with us in keeping New Mexico Read More
County Inclusivity Task Force To Meet Dec. 3
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Inclusivity Task Force will meet at 12 p.m., Dec. 3, 2025, in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave.
The agenda packet and meeting agenda have been published and are available here. This meeting will not have a zoom link or will not have a video, however the public is invited to attend. Read More
Enjoy New Mexico Holiday Traditions Across State
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — As temperatures drop and days get ever shorter, it’s a sure sign that the holidays are just around the corner. To help New Mexicans get ready for the festivities, the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs has put together a slate of seasonal events from Santa Fe to Mesilla through the New Mexico Traditions program.
“From the farolitos of the north to the celebrations in the south, our state’s holiday customs are a testament to the enduring spirit of our people,” said New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) Cabinet Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego. “We Read More
New Documents Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this e-mail is to notify you that the following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electronic Reading Room.
The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
- FTWC Radioactive Air Emissions Summary, Volume 1 Stack Emissions & Off-Site Dose Consequence
- Fiscal Year 2025 Reporting of Releases and Instances
Community Support Needed For LAPS Science Fair
Last year’s senior division winners from left, Tate Plohr, Lilia Viteva and Alyssa Sun. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos District Science & Engineering Fair is just around the corner and Los Alamos Public Schools needs the community’s help.
LAPS has updated donation requirements for the 2026 Los Alamos District Science & Engineering Fair, which will be held Friday, Jan. 2, and Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, at Barranca Mesa Elementary School.
The LAPS Science & Engineering Fair continues to be one of the district’s most impactful academic events. Last school year, 100 students Read More
NMNSH Begins Renovation Of Popular Little Alberts’s Lab To Enhance STEM Education
NMNSH News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is announcing the temporary closure of its hands-on STEM exhibition, Little Albert’s Lab, as renovation work is underway. The project, funded by the Museum’s Board of Trustees, will transform the space into a more accessible, hands-on, and engaging space for STEM enthusiasts, young and old, and is slated to reopen in early 2026.
This significant refresh and expansion will solidify the Museum’s commitment to high-quality, foundational STEM education. Upon reopening, the exhibit will not only feature updated Read More
Chamisa Elementary 6th Graders Bring Home New Mexico Electric Car Challenge Awards
Chamisa Elementary School 6th graders Natalia Archuyleta, Vivi Daly, Ruby Carpenter, Jackson Martinez and Noah Mendez hoist their trophies at the New Mexico Electric Car Challenge. Chamisa GATE teachers Denise Hernandez Garcia and Susan Hettinga (left) accompanied the students to the competition. Courtesy/LAPS
Team Barbie Sharks during their research presentation. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
A group of 6th graders from Chamisa Elementary School brought home hardware from the 2025 New Mexico Middle School Electric Car Challenge held last week at Kennedy Middle School in Albuquerque. Read More
FBI: Wanted Justin Aguino For Pretrial Release Violation
FBI News:
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest of Justin Aguino.
On Feb. 26, 2020, Justin Aguino allegedly used his position as an officer with the Ohkay Owingeh Police Department in New Mexico, to impede a federal grand jury investigation by disclosing information about an ongoing investigation being conducted by Homeland Security Investigations and the Drug Enforcement Administration to an individual outside of the investigation.
Then, on May 24, 2022, while working for the Pojoaque Police Department in New Mexico, Aguino was confronted by Read More
Cosmic Dawn Complimentary Showing At PEEC Dec. 12
PEEC News:
Step behind the scenes of one of humanity’s greatest scientific achievements at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 12, with a free screening of Cosmic Dawn, an inspiring documentary about the creation of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
For more than 30 years, NASA and an international team of scientists and engineers pushed the limits of technology, innovation, and perseverance to build and launch the JWST, the most powerful space observatory ever created. Cosmic Dawn reveals the untold story of how this telescope overcame extraordinary challenges, Read More
Homeless New Mexico High School Students To Receive $500 Monthly For Meeting Attendance Goals
PED News:
SANTA FE — High school students experiencing homelessness will receive $500 monthly payments for meeting attendance and academic requirements under a new state pilot program launching this month.
The New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) will enroll 330 students in grades 10–12 across 12 school districts and one charter school. The Legislature funded the three-year pilot $2.1 million annually.
Students must maintain 92% monthly attendance, complete all schoolwork, attend three academic support sessions weekly and meet with counselors for wraparound services Read More
