McQuiston: Why Some Cars Keep Their Value – And Others Tank Immediately
By ALLEN MCQUISTON Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
- Cars that hold their value well almost always share one
Toppers Score 5-0 In Conference Match Vs. Tigers
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper Girls Soccer Team won a conference match against the Taos Tigers Tuesday afternoon on Sullivan Field. Here Dayja Fellers takes a shot and scores in the first half. Scoring for the Toppers in the match, Gracie Haagenstad had 2, Dayja Fellers 1 and Margaret Steinkamp 2. The Tigers are always a strong team, but the Topper defense held them scoreless in Tuesday’s match. This win brings the Topper record to 12-6-1. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Margaret Haagenstad scores one of her two goals in the first half. Photo John McHale/ladailypost.com
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Final Cone Zone Of 2025 Season: Week Of Oct. 27
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained for each project detailed below.
Residents and businesses will often experience large equipment and construction noise. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to always use caution and slow down around construction activities and avoid entering work zones outside of designated detour paths.
Note: This is the final Cone Zone report for the 2025 construction season.
Road and Utility Work:
Get all the latest updates for projects, road construction, Read More
Scenes From Chamber Ribbon Cutting Event For New Art Space At Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center
Scene from the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting event held recently for the new art space at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. The creation of this space is a collaboration between the Senior Center, Los Alamos Arts Council, and the Los Alamos Community Foundation–Anchorum Fund. ‘We are excited that older adults will have a place where they can go and express themselves through art,’ said Executive Director Liz Martineau of the Los Alamos Community Foundation. ‘This community space will be a place where older adults can take classes, art therapy sessions, meet friends, and Read More
Mason: Raising Gross Receipts Tax Could Hinder LANL’s Growth–And The Region’s Prosperity
By Director Thom Mason
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Next week, the Los Alamos County Council will consider two measures to increase the gross receipts tax rate paid by residents and businesses located within the county’s boundaries. I am writing to express my concern about this proposed increase because, as the budget at Los Alamos National Laboratory has begun to stabilize after several years of growth, we did not anticipate this additional cost.
The projected increase to LANL is expected to be roughly $13.5 million a year, or $135 million over 10 years. This proposed increase will have Read More
Crisis Center Of Northern New Mexico To Host Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament Nov. 22-23
Alison Watkins Joins Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce As Assistant Director
Alison Watkins
CHAMBER News:
In September, the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce named Alison Watkins as its new Assistant Director, a key addition to the Chamber’s leadership team as it continues to expand programs and services for local businesses. Watkins will play an integral role in member outreach and community partnerships.
“We are thrilled to have Alison in this newly created role,” Chamber Director Sandy Jones said. “In only eight weeks, while still in training, she is already a wonderful addition, contributing to the success of the Chamber.”
Prior to joining the Chamber, Watkins Read More
UMB Successfully Completes Systems And Brand Conversion Following Acquisition Of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. And Is Now In downtown Los Alamos
UMB has completed its systems and brand conversion of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. and is now in downtown Los Alamos at 15th and Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From UMB Financial Corporation:
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – UMB Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: UMBF) has announced that it has successfully completed its systems and brand conversion of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (This includes the bank in downtown Los Alamos at 15th and Central Avenue.)
This milestone is the final component of the largest acquisition in UMB’s 112-year history, which officially closed Read More
Obituary: Lois Schneider April 23, 1934 – Oct. 15, 2025
LOIS SCHNEIDER April 23, 1934 – Oct. 15, 2025
Lois Schneider, 91, passed peacefully in her sleep in Oakland, California on October 15, 2025 after a lengthy illness.
Lois Ellen Steele was born in Millvale, Pennsylvania on April 23, 1934 to Leonard and Elizabeth Steele. Her father died when she was a child and she was raised there by her grandparents, Paul and Magdalena Steele. She spent her earlier years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, graduating from Shaler High School in 1952. Lois then attended and graduated from Robert Morris Business College, and later worked at Aluminum Company of America Read More
Butterflies Frolic In Autumn Sunshine On Reservoir Road
A Variegated Fritillary butterfly frolics in the autumn sunshine among flowers blooming Saturday on the reservoir road. Photo by Michael Smith
An American Snout butterfly is also spotted frolicking in the autumn sunshine among flowers blooming Saturday on the reservoir road. Photo by Michael Smith Read More
Obituary: Jerry Eugenia (Herring) London July 17, 1935 – Oct. 18, 2025
JERRY EUGENIA (HERRING) LONDON July 17, 1935 – Oct. 18, 2025
Jerry Eugenia (Herring) London, born July 17, 1935, in Stanton, Texas, gained her wings on October 18, 2025. She was 90 years old.
Preceded in death by her late husband, J. Ronald London, father John Era Herring (Rose Herring), and mother Rosa Lee (Cross) Smith (Arthur Smith), and forever dear friend and travel companion Dean Dugan. As many knew, Jerry was also known as Mema due to her comfort to many and joy to all, spreading love, sarcasm, and sass to all around her.
Jerry (Mema) is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Denise London (Michael), Read More
Business Spotlight: LA Beauty By Sherry
LA Beauty by Sherry Owner Sherry Skelley. Courtesy photo
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Since Sherry Skelley was a young girl, she’s had a passion for cosmetology and fashion. While in her 20s she had an opportunity to pursue her dream, but it competed with the chance to enter the medical field. She chose the latter, specializing in private home health care for seniors.
Through the years, Skelley held tight to the hope that she would someday work in a salon and decided a few years ago it was time to make a plan. She enrolled in Vogue’s School of Cosmetology in Santa Read More
Millicent Rogers Museum Mourns Loss Of Executive Director Karen Chertok
Karen Chertok
From Millicent Rogers Museum:
It comes with great sadness that the Millicent Rogers Museum announces the passing of its beloved Executive Director Karen Chertok who passed away Oct. 9, 2025.
She was a breast cancer survivor for 16 years before the illness returned unexpectedly, taking her from us far too soon. The suddenness and speed of her passing came as a profound shock to everyone on our team. There was little warning and no time to prepare. Yet, in true Karen fashion, she continued to think of her staff and the museum’s unfinished work until the very end. Her unwavering dedication, Read More
Maggie Toulouse Oliver Announces Campaign For New Mexico Lieutenant Governor
New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver announced her candidacy for the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s nomination for Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico. Courtesy photo
From the Maggie Toulouse Oliver Campaign:
SANTA FE — Today, Oct. 23, New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver announced her candidacy for the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s nomination for Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico, pledging to bring her proven leadership, deep experience in public service, and unwavering commitment to protecting democracy to the state’s second-highest executive Read More
‘Plays For the Planet’ Nov. 9-10 At Teatro Paraguas
From CVNM:
What: A free one-hour program of staged readings of short plays
When: 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, and 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10
Where: Teatro Paraguas, 3205 Calle Marie in Santa Fe
Who: Joan Lipkin and That Uppity Theatre Company, Alisa Matlovsky and A Dotted Line Theatre Company, in collaboration with the Arts & Climate Initiative and Conservation Voters New Mexico (CVNM).
This program will feature a post-show reception and Q&A with CVNM CEO Demis Foster and co-producer and director Joan Lipkin.
Tickets are free with a requested donation to support CVNM and the actors. Reservations Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Tracie Stratton Tapped To Lead Lovelace Women’s And Westside Hospitals
LAMC CEO Tracie Stratton, during an interview in her office Friday afternoon, has accepted an offer to serve as CEO of Lovelace Women’s Hospital and Lovelace Westside Hospital in Albuquerque. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Medical Center CEO Tracie Stratton has been tapped to lead both Lovelace Women’s Hospital and Lovelace Westside Hospital in Albuquerque. Her last day on the job in Los Alamos is Wednesday, Oct. 29.
“This was a very difficult decision that I didn’t make lightly. I care for this hospital Read More
Democratic Party Of New Mexico Establishes New Chapters In Rural Counties
DPNM Chair Sara Attleson
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ALBUQUERQUE – Today, the Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) announced the establishment of a local chapter in Sierra County. The Democratic Party of Sierra County was reestablished after a several-year absence and will be led by Chair Joe Heidrick and Vice Chair Danny Diaz.
Sierra County is not the only place where DPNM is establishing a new Democratic Party chapter. When DPNM Chair Sara Attleson came into the position in late April of this year, one of her Read More
Ramon Garcia Takes Helm At Local Senior Centers
New LARSO Executive Director Ramon Garcia Wednesday in his office at the Betty Ehart Senior Center in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Ramon Garcia has worked for more than 15 years in nonprofits – mostly with children and young adults – but recently decided to turn his attention to a different demographic: senior citizens.
As of Monday, Garcia is the new Executive Director of the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO). He replaced Jacci Gruninger. Additionally, Rachael Montoya served Read More
Karen Kincaid Brady Appointed Executive Director Of New Mexico Museum Of Space History
Karen Kincaid Brady
NMDCA News:
ALAMOGORDO – The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) and the New Mexico Museum of Space History Commission have appointed Karen Kincaid Brady executive director of the museum, effective Oct. 27, 2025.
“We are thrilled to welcome Karen to the New Mexico Museum of Space History,” NMDCA Cabinet Secretary Debra Garcia y Griego said. “Her combined expertise in history, preservation, and museum leadership, paired with her lifelong passion for space history, will help inspire future generations through the remarkable story of New Mexico’s role Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Selected As One Of 15 Newsrooms Worldwide For Trusting News AI Literacy Project
Teams from 15 newsrooms worldwide will invest in educating their communities in AI. Courtesy image
Staff Report
The Los Alamos Daily Post has been selected as one of 15 newsrooms worldwide to join a new Trusting News initiative aimed at helping journalists and their audiences better understand artificial intelligence and its role in modern journalism.
Five newsrooms received grants to pursue innovative AI literacy projects, and 10 others, including the Los Alamos Daily Post, joined the AI literacy cohort. Both initiatives run from October 2025 through March 2026 and unite local news organizations Read More
