Daylight Saving Time Ends At 2 a.m. Sunday
COMMUNITY News:
Daylight saving time comes to an end at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Nov 2, 2025, than the day before.
There will be more light in the morning and less light in the evening. Read More
Republican Party Of Los Alamos: Please Vote!
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
Diane Denish recently said, “National politics may dominate the headlines, but it’s your local school board that will shape the classrooms, teachers, and opportunities your children see every day.” Please vote Stephanie Galvez for District 1, Tamara Hinckley for District 2, and Bryan Fearey for the UNM-LA Advisory Board.
Our Council’s vote to increase Gross Receipts Taxes on October 28, 2025, was terribly disappointing (with Councilor Reagor opposed). Does our County really believe that we can negatively impact the #1 economic Read More
Large Bear Spotted Today On Pajarito Mountain
Large bear spotted late today on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Sunday
Sheriff’s Posse News:
The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting its monthly Cowboy Breakfast this Sunday, Nov. 2.
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 Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Read More
Hungry Buck Trims Rose Bushes On Valle Del Sol Road
A hungry buck gets busy trimming rose bushes in a yard Saturday, Oct. 25 on Valle Del Sol Road in White Rock. Photo by Steve StringerObituary: Timothy Thomas Morrison Aug. 18, 1977 – Oct. 18, 2025
TIMOTHY THOMAS MORRISON Aug. 18, 1977 – Oct. 18, 2025
The elusive Timothy Thomas Morrison passed away unexpectedly (which was just like him!) on Saturday October 18, 2025 at the age of 48.
Tim made his first appearance in Idaho Falls, Idaho on August 18, 1977, and moved with his family to Los Alamos, NM in 1982. After graduating from Los Alamos High School in 1996, Tim went on to officially earn an Associate’s degree in Information Technology, and Bachelor’s degrees in both Physics and Mathematics, although his intellect and lifelong passion for learning likely qualified him for even more fancy Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Monitoring Air Quality Following Refinery Fire In Artesia
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is monitoring air quality in Artesia following a fire and explosion Friday morning at the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery.
According to the Artesia Police Department, the fire has been extinguished, and all city and county emergency services have cleared the area. The cause of the explosion remains under investigation.
“We’re working closely with local and state partners to see how this fire might affect air quality,” said Cindy Hollenberg, chief of the NMED Air Quality Bureau. “State teams are on the way to Artesia to take Read More
American Robins Observed Locally During Annual Migration
Right now, every night, thousands of American Robins stream up the canyons of the Jemez Mountains from the surrounding shrubby lowlands. This is part of their overall Autumn migration. As the estimated 300-400 million robins in North America move south each year, they seek out trees to spend the night in if they’re not actually flying south that night. In our area, robins prefer the forests of the Jemez Mountains to the shrubby pinyon and juniper in the surrounding areas. If one watches 1-2 hours before sunset, they can see thousands of robins moving uphill to find a safe forested area to spend the Read More
New Mexico State Investment Council, Educational Retirement Board Vote Against Tesla CEO $1 Trillion Pay Package
From the Office of New Mexico State Treasurer:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Investment Council (SIC) announced that it has directed its proxy, Northern Trust Asset Management, to vote against Tesla’s $1 trillion pay package proposed for CEO Elon Musk and against the reelection of board members Ira Ehrenpreis, Joe Gebbia, and Kathleen Wilson-Thompson.
The decision comes as SIC uses its authority as Tesla shareholder to vote against internal Tesla proposals that are not in the economic or financial interest of Tesla shareholders.
New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya, an ex officio Read More
Library Kicks Off 4th Annual Community Seed Drive
Part one of the Zinnia life cycle, from full bloom to seed library packets, seeds grown in raised beds in front of the Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/Los Alamos Public Library
Part two of the Zinnia life cycle, from full bloom to seed library packets. Courtesy/Los Alamos Public Library
Part three of the Zinnia life cycle, from full bloom to seed library packets. Courtesy/Los Alamos Public Library
Part four of the Zinnia life cycle, from full bloom to seed library packets. Courtesy/Los Alamos Public Library
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Public Library has kicked off its annual seed drive to support Read More
New Mexico Governor Issues Statement Regarding Federal Court Rulings On SNAP Funds
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement in response to two federal court rulings Friday related to nutrition assistance:
“Friday’s court rulings in Rhode Island and Massachusetts ordering the release of contingency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds confirm what we already knew: There is no valid legal reason to deny food benefits to the most vulnerable Americans.
“Because I have zero confidence in the Trump administration to release these SNAP funds by tomorrow, or even by early next week, New Read More
Topper Varsity Volleyball Prevails 3-0 Over Taos Tigers
Maya Graves goes up for a spike attempt over Neveah Garcia in the first set of the Los Alamos High School Varsity Volleyball Team’s District match against the Taos Tigers played Thursday at Griffith Gym. The teams were closely matched, so the score was always close, 25-23, 25-20, and 25-16, but the Toppers managed to win each set and the match 3-0. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Dellany Balkey blocks a spike by Serra Griego in the first set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Alyssa Herrera digs a serve in the second set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Erin Pompeo spikes the ball Read More
NMMSH Launch Pad Lecture: Storms, Science & Surveyor – The Story Of Apollo 12
NMMSH News:
The New Mexico Museum of Space History’s (NMMSH) monthly Launch Pad Lecture features the story of NASA’s Apollo 12 mission, where lightning struck seconds after launch, but teamwork turned potential failure into one of the most precise lunar landings.
Presented by Marie De Leon, Senior Instructional Coordinator at the New Mexico Museum of Space History, starting at 9 a.m., Friday, Nov. 7.
- Where: New Horizons Dome Theater, New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo.
- Details: Admission is free, and coffee and donuts will be provided. The presentation will explore Apollo
Daily Postcard: Orange & Gold Sunrise Colors Sky
Daily Postcard: Beautiful orange & gold sunrise colors the sky Friday over White Rock. Photo by Steve Stringer
Another view of the sunrise early Friday over White Rock. Photo by Steve Stringer Read More
County Update On 2025 Regular Election
COUNTY News:
Election Day is Nov. 4 and polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at locations around the community.
Polls:
Los Alamos County Municipal Building
Room 110
1000 Central Ave.
Golf Course Community Building
Multi-Purpose Room
4244 Diamond Drive
Betty Ehart Senior Center
Downstairs Classroom
1101 Bathtub Row
UNM-LA
Building 2, Room 230
4000 University Drive
White Rock Town Hall
Conference Training Room
139 Longview Drive
ABSENTEE BALLOT DROP BOXES
Drop boxes are available 24 hours per day and monitored by video.
Mesa Public Library
2400 Central Avenue
White Rock Branch Library
10 Sherwood Read More
Scenes Of 2025 County Employee Appreciation Luncheon
The Los Alamos County Senior Management Team gather in costumes today at the 2025 Employee Appreciation Luncheon at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LAC
Los Alamos County Councilors from left, Ryn Herrmann, Melanee Hand, Chair Theresa Cull, David Reagor and Randall Ryti at today’s annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council and the Senior Management Team said thank yu to all County employees today at the annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon at Fuller Lodge.
The costume contest is always a highlight of this special event!
“Each employee Read More
New Mexico Environment Department & NMDOH Offer Free Domestic Well Water Tests In Las Cruces
NMED News:
DOÑA ANA COUNTY – The New Mexico Environment Department and the New Mexico Department of Health will host a free domestic well water testing event in Las Cruces on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Testing will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Las Cruces at NMSU Ag Day, located at 1780 E. University Ave.
Well water tests typically cost about $150 but will be free to the first 100 participants or while supplies last. Participants must bring their water sample to the event for it to be tested. Test results will be mailed to the households following the event within two to three weeks.
“Private well owners Read More
County: Second Public Meeting – N.M. 4 Crossing Project
Benson: Dia De Los Votas Tuesday Nov. 4
Chalk art frog at LAHS. Courtesy image
By JODY BENSON
Los Alamos League of Women Voters
This morning when a friend and I were decrying the (what else) seeming dissolution of American democracy, I asked him, “Have you already voted?” He shrugged and with a dismissive shake of the head said, “Nah, I don’t vote in local elections. They don’t really matter. I leave it to people who really care about those issues.”
Uh, “Brad”, that’s a NO. Our Constitution set up a system that is Bottom Up, not Top Down.
It’s we the Bottom-up’s responsibility to tell the Top how we want our communities to function. Read More
Los Alamos Fire Dept. Receives Plane Fuselage For Training
LAFD took delivery of a plane fuselage today at Los Alamos Airport to use for training. Courtesy/LAC
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) took delivery of a plane fuselage today for use in future training exercises.
The fuselage will be stationed at the Los Alamos Airport, where it will serve as a training tool for the Crash Fire Rescue 6 truck, which is housed at Fire Station 6.
LAFD will conduct Aircraft Rescue Firefighter Training to practice response times and scenarios to maintain operational readiness for this type of incident. No live fire will be utilized at the site. Read More
