Rotary Club Hosts Kathryn Born On AI For Humanity
ROTARY News:
At its lunch meeting Tuesday, the Rotary Club of Los Alamos featured Kathryn Born, co-founder of the Dusoma Foundation, who presented a talk on the intersection of artificial intelligence and human compassion. The talk, titled “AI for Humanity”, outlined the Foundation’s mission to leverage technology to aid the world’s most vulnerable populations, particularly refugees in East Africa.
Born introduced the Dusoma Foundation (not present board co-chair Shalom Kansiime), a hybrid b-corp and non-profit organization that works alongside Dusoma Limited and its technology Read More
Daily Postcard: November Supermoon Over White Rock
The November full moon, viewed here from White Rock and known as the Beaver Moon, is 2025’s second supermoon. ‘Supermoon’ describes a full moon that appears larger and brighter because its orbit brings it closer to Earth. Beaver Moon is the term used to describe the full moon in November. Each month’s full moon has a name that carries cultural significance. The November full moon’s name stems from the fact that beavers start to take shelter in their dams around this time of year, according to the Almanac. Also was is the season when people set beaver traps during the fur trade. Source: MSN News. Photo Read More
Explore Ancient Astronomy At PEEC’s Planetarium: Getting Oriented With Chaco Canyon Nov. 14
Community invited to discover how the Ancestral Puebloans incorporated the cycles of the Sun and Moon into the architecture of Chaco Canyon during the Getting Oriented with Chaco Canyon planetarium program, Nov. 14 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Discover how the Ancestral Puebloans incorporated the cycles of the Sun and Moon into the architecture of Chaco Canyon during the Getting Oriented with Chaco Canyon planetarium program at the Los Alamos Nature Center from 7-8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 14.
This immersive, full-dome planetarium experience allows participants Read More
Response To New Mexico Environment Department’s Review Added To LANL Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify you that new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Response to the New Mexico Environment Department’s Review of the Phase II Investigation Work Plan for S-Site Aggregate Area, Revision 1 (May 2024), EM2024-0115, HWB-LANL-24-022,
Topper Volleyball Closes Season With Win Against Elkettes
Peyton Labonty goes head-to-head with Alexiyah Lopez at the net. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos Topper Volleyball team closed out its season with a win over the Pojoaque in a match played in Griffith Gym Thursday night. The Toppers swept the Elkettes 3-0 for the win which brings their record to 12-10 over all and 7-1 in district play for the season.
Erin Pompeo goes deep for this dig. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Allie Jackson blocks a spike attempt by Alexiyah Lopez in the first set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Maya Graves makes a diving save Read More
County Inclusivity Task Force To Meet Nov. 12
COUNTY News:Pig & Fig, Beaujolais Winery Dish Up Wine Dinner Nov. 20
Beaujolais Wine library. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
Pig & Fig will host Beaujolais Wine Dinner at 5 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. Submit reservations via email to pigandfigcafe@gmail.com. Seating is limited, tickets cost $125 per person
Evening Menu
5–6 p.m. Library Tasting: A collection of older vintages of Beaujolais wines and French cheeses
6 p.m. Dinner:
- First Course
“Louie Crab Cakes”
pan-seared crab cakes | caper-paprika dressing | lump crab meat | grilled asparagus
2019 Jean Sambardier Beaujolais Blanc - Second Plate
“Salmon Nicoise”
frisee lettuce | poached salmon | nicoise
Contract Awarded For Critical Raw Water Pumping Plant On Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project’s San Juan Lateral In Northwest New Mexico
USDOI News:
FARMINGTON, N.M. — The Bureau of Reclamation announced today a nearly $62 million contract award to Ames Federal Contracting Group, LLC for the construction of the San Juan Lateral Pumping Plant No. 1 in northwest New Mexico. The plant is a critical component of the Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project, which will pump water from the Project’s Frank Chee Willetto Reservoir to the San Juan Lateral Water Treatment Plant.
Once completed, along with the other components of the San Juan Lateral’s raw water system, the plant will help convey stored water from the San Juan River in Frank Chee Read More
UNM-LA To Host Business Scholar Luncheon Holiday Networking At SALA Event Dec. 10
Del Norte Credit Union Earns 2026 Family Friendly Business Award® At The Platinum Level
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SANTA FE/ALBUQUERQUE – Del Norte Credit Union (DNCU) has earned Platinum level distinction for its workplace policies by Family Friendly New Mexico, a statewide initiative developed to recognize employers that have adopted policies that give New Mexico businesses an advantage in recruiting and retaining the best employees.
Del Norte also earned an additional designation for 2026, the Education Support designation, for its efforts to support employee Read More
Santa Fe Community College And Higher Education Center To Close For Fall Break Nov. 26-30
SFCC Campus in the fall. Courtesy photo
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC), 6401 Richards Avenue, and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center (SFHEC), 1950 Siringo Road, will close for Fall Break from Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Nov. 30. All campus facilities will be closed. No classes, activities or student services will be available.
SFCC’s early childhood development center Kids Campus, and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center also will be closed.
SFCC, SF Higher Education Center, and Kids Campus will reopen with regular hours Monday, Dec. 1. SFCC’s William Read More
Quilted Survivance: Susan Hudson And Navajo Quilt Project
Susan Hudson’s Long Walk of My Ancestors, Coming Home, 2018 Appliqué Quilt, generously loaned by the artist. Courtesy photo
ART News:
You have never seen quilts like this before! Navajo artist Susan Hudson, the first Indigenous story quilter in the United States and a 2024 National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Heritage fellow, is joined by her community members from the multi-generational Navajo Quilt Project (NQP) in this vibrant exhibition at the Millicent Rogers Museum. From Hudson’s figural appliqué quilts, which act as historical records, to colorful pattern quilts made by Read More
Annual CROP/LA Cares Turkey Trot To Take Place Nov. 23
COMMUNITY News:
Attention community members—the Annual CROP/LA Cares Turkey Trot is coming up on Sunday, Nov. 23. Sign up begins at 1 p.m. and race/walk starts at 2 p.m. at the Los Alamos Middle School.
The event will start at the Los Alamos Middle School on North Mesa with 2 courses of 1.7 miles and 2.57 miles on North Mesa.
A number of turkeys and pumpkin pies will be given out at a random drawing after the race/walk. Food will be available after the race/walk as well.
Donations will be welcome for CROP/LA Cares.
Thank you for your support. For questions, feel free to call 505.709.0423 or email williamstj@earthlink.net. Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society’s Oppenheimer House Restoration Officially Underway
Crew surveys building in preparation of restoration work. Courtesy/LAHS
Todd inspects floorboard damage. Courtesy/LAHS
LAHS News:
Restoration is officially underway at Oppenheimer House. The Los Alamos Historical Society has cleared out the house, put furniture in storage, and begun inspecting for damage.
The area is designated as a construction zone and the public is not able to get close to the house while work is being done.
Kristin hanging “Construction Zone” signs. Courtesy/LAHS
Furniture in storage while during the restoration work. Courtesy/LAHS Read More
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford Outline Series Of Proactive Actions To Maintain Safety In National Air Space
FAA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford today outlined the proactive actions the FAA will take to maintain the highest standards of safety in the national airspace system. This includes achieving a temporary 10 percent reduction in flights at 40 high traffic airports across the country.
Since the beginning of the shutdown, controllers have been working without pay, and staffing triggers at air traffic facilities across the country have been increasing. This has resulted in increased Read More
Come-A-Caroling With Young Voices Of The Santa Fe Opera
COMMUNITY News:
Tree Lighting at the State Capitol
Everyone around the state is getting into the holiday spirit for the annual tree lighting ceremony at the state’s capitol which kicks off Monday night. State officials, musical guests and Mr. and Mrs. Claus get together to light the Christmas tree at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe.
When: Monday, Dec. 1
Time: 5–7 p.m.
Where: 490 Old Santa Fe Trl, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Holiday Market at Iconik Red
Join us for holiday shopping with fantastic handmade offerings from local artisans while enjoying live caroling! Explore our winter wonderland with seasonal Read More
Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Tuesday In observance Of Veterans Day Holiday
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) 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., Wednesday, Nov. 12. The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Operations Center are 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Read More
SFCC Sculpture Union Will Present Holiday Sale Dec. 3-4
“Healing Machines,” a mixed media sculpture by Jeanne Walker. Courtesy photo
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) announces that the Sculpture Union (student club) will present its Holiday Sculpture $99.99 Sale from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 and Thursday, Dec. 4 in main entrance hallway at the SFCC campus, 6401 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, NM, 87508.
The SFCC Sculpture Holiday Sale will include sculptural objects and functional art. All work is priced at $99.99 or less. The work includes the use of a range of techniques and materials, such as welding, forging, clay, wood, Read More
State Launches Kinship Caregiving Pilot Program In Rio Arriba And San Juan Counties
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — The state has begun accepting applications in Rio Arriba and San Juan counties for the new Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program.
Created through House Bill 252 during the 2025 Legislative session, the Kinship Caregiver Pilot Program is designed to assist individuals and families who are raising children who are not biologically theirs. The program helps these caregivers navigate available services, legal resources and financial support so that these children can thrive in their homes and communities.
“In New Mexico, we know that families take many forms,” said Read More
Aspen K-Kids Make Library Of Over 1,000 Books For Uganda
Aspen’s K-Kids Club packs boxes of books to send to Uganda. Courtesy photo
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By SHARON ALLEN
Los Alamos
The amazing K-Kids Club at Aspen School just completed collecting, packing, and shipping of 20 boxes of over 1000 books to make a library for Innovation Primary Community Library in Uganda, Africa.
Thanks to their hard work, an entire community will have access to books where there were none before!
Fundraising for this project started last year by selling See’s lollipops and having a bake sale, and this year the kids added to their funds by selling popcorn. Club treasurer, Read More
