Arts In Public Places Board To Meet In Library Oct. 23
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Arts in Public Places Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23 (note change in location for this meeting) in meeting room 2/3 on the 3rd Floor at Mesa Public Library
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Lane Closure On West Road Scheduled For Wednesday
COUNTY News:
Traffic on West Road will be reduced to one lane on Wednesday, Oct. 22, between Fairway Drive and the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.
Drivers should expect delays due to flagging operations and are encouraged to take alternate routes that day.
The closure is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow Water Production crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to repair a water line.
Direct questions or concerns to the Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333 or email CustomerCare@losalamosnm.gov.
Map depicting the area on West Road that will be reduced to one lane on Wednesday, Read More
Visit Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday … Come Hungry & Support Local Foods
Op-Ed: No Kings Protest 2.0 Showcases Unity
By KELLY DOLEJSI
Los Alamos
Saturday’s No Kings events across the U.S. likely included some Marxists and anti-fascists, but the overwhelming majority of those peacefully protesting were there because we don’t want one branch of government to rule unchecked by the other two. Such a government is unconstitutional and anti-American.
The protest included the expected Progressives and Democrats, but also Centrists and former Republicans, united in our strong disapproval of how the president insults, indicts, lies about, fires, or otherwise ruins those who publicly disagree with him.
We Read More
Red Fox And Gray Fox Spotted On Barranca Mesa
A red fox is spotted recently in this backyard on Barranca Mesa. Over the years, hundreds of gray foxes have been seen in Los Alamos, including in this backyard and throughout local canyons. But spotting red foxes has been very rare until this year. This red fox has been seen fairly consistently over the last few months. Red foxes are typically drawn to more open habitats while gray foxes favor forests. Photo by Hari Viswanathan
A gray fox spotted recently in this backyard on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Hari Viswanathan
Another rare view of the red fox spotted recently in this backyard on Barranca Mesa. Read More
Catch Of The Week: Hey, You! Get Off Of My Cloud!
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
It started just after midnight Pacific Time on Monday—most of us were likely still half-asleep, relying on devices we trust to wake us, shop for us, secure our homes, keep us connected.
Instead, a massive outage across the internet made it clear just how thin the thread is that holds our digital lives together.
I was trying to check my Ring cam on the front porch about 3 a.m. to check on the pumpkin my kid carved and see if anything was trying to eat it. It wouldn’t connect at all and wouldn’t even display history. I checked downdetector.com Read More
Pastel Society Of New Mexico To Show Works And Give Demonstration At Mesa Public Library
Pastels in a box by Letitia Roller. Courtesy/MPL
Pastel work by Nicholas Tesluk. Courtesy/MPL
Mesa Public Library News:
Mesa Public Library is hosting a special art show featuring pastel art, Oct. 27 through Nov. 18. In addition to this special featured art show, the Pastel Society of New Mexico’s Nicholas Tesluk will give a talk on the history of visual art with pastels at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, followed, at 2 p.m. by a live demonstration and discussion by Letitia Roller.
The Pastel Society of New Mexico is bringing a collection of its members’ works to the community of Los Alamos to share this vibrant Read More
Los Alamos Shrine Club Association To Conduct Symbolic Corner Stone Laying Ceremony Nov. 1
Los Alamos Shrine Club Association News:
The Los Alamos Shrine Club Association will conduct a symbolic Corner Stone Laying Ceremony (Masonic ceremony) for the new Shrine building.
The ceremony is 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 1, at 1400 N. Sage St.
The ceremony is open to the public.
Review: The Internet Is Distra – Oh Look A Kitten!
Catch the LAHS Olions’ production of ‘The Internet is Distra — Oh Look a Kitten!’ at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at Los Alamos High School’s Black Box Theater. Photo by Zach Sestric
By KELLY DOLEJSI
Los Alamos
Hey, excuse me.
Yes, you!
Can I have your attention? I know it’s hard with the whole Internet going on and all the pesky things happening IRL (In Real Life), but I saw a show this weekend at Los Alamos High School that you’ve got to see.
The LAHS Olions’ one-act play, “The Internet is Distra — Oh Look a Kitten!” by Ian McWethy and directed by LAHS student Zachary Sestric, is one of Read More
Daily Postcard: Coyote Strolls In Fall Sunshine At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A coyote strolls in the fall sunshine around Bandelier National Monument. As members of the canine family, it is not unusual to discover that they have many characteristics similar to pet dogs. Coyotes are omnivores, eating pretty much whatever they can find. Although secretive, they don’t shy away from living in close contact with humans, and why it is important to keep campsites and picnic areas clean to discourage these wild animals from frequent contact with visitors. Photo by Sally King Read More
Update: Eastbound Lane Reopened On Diamond Drive
Scene of the disabled truck and trailer, which caused one eastbound lane to be closed this evening on Diamond Drive. The roadway is now reopened. Courtesy/LAC
Scene of the trailer being towed this evening from the area of Diamond Drive and Arkansas. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
As of 8:10 p.m. today, Oct. 20, Los Alamos County officials report that the disabled truck and trailer have been towed from the area of Diamond Drive and Arkansas.
The eastbound lane has been fully reopened.
Earlier this evening, one eastbound lane had been closed on Diamond Drive when the truck and trailer became disabled. Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Becomes Official Partner Of Hilltopper Athletics
LAMC News:
Hospital and Los Alamos High School Partner To Support Student Athletes Together
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) and Los Alamos High School (LAHS) announced an exciting partnership during Friday night’s victorious home football game that will see the community’s hometown hospital supporting the success of Hilltopper student athletes and promoting community pride.
In addition to financial support of the athletics programs at LAHS, fans and residents can expect to see special “LAMC Game Nights” across multiple sports and events featuring themed giveaways, health information, Read More
New Mexico And Wyoming Governors Unveil Rocky Mountain Gas Road Map For U.S. And Asia
From the Office of the Governor:
Plan identifies export pathways for responsibly produced natural gas
SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon today released a first-of-its-kind infrastructure roadmap at a roundtable with Japanese Ambassador Shigeo Yamada to position responsibly produced Rocky Mountain natural gas as a cost-effective, low-carbon solution for growing U.S. and Asian energy markets.
The “Rocky Mountain Gas Roadmap & Implementation Playbook”, developed under the Western States and Tribal Nations Energy (WSTN) Initiative, Read More
Los Alamos Hilltoppers Shut Out Rio Grande Ravens In Final Regular Season Home Game
Toppers celebrate dominating victory Friday night over Ravens on Sullivan Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Jordan Herrera makes a long run and touchdown. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By MIKE COTE
Sports Writer
Los Alamos Daily Post
In its final home game of the 2025 season, the Los Alamos Hilltopper football team took care of business by taking care of the Rio Grande Ravens.
Los Alamos scored three touchdowns in each of the first two quarters, then closed out the contest early against the winless Ravens, winning 50-0 at about the halfway point of the third quarter.
The Read More
Diamond Drive Eastbound Reduced To One Lane At Arkansas Due To Disabled Truck And Trailer
COUNTY News:
As of 4:45 p.m. today, Los Alamos County officials report that eastbound traffic on Diamond Drive at Arkansas is reduced to one lane due to a disabled truck and trailer.
Motorists are advised to expect delays and exercise caution in the area.
The estimated time to reopen the lane is not yet known. Read More
Taking A Closer Look At County Art … Solar Tree Project Had Some Local Assistance
Dr. Phil Seeger stands under the Solar Tree that he contributed to. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County has an impressive art collection; from the abstract to the realistic, the County has a vast array of sculptures and paintings displayed throughout its facilities and spaces.
But what does everyone think about these pieces? The Art in Public Places Board wants to know and has issued a three-part questionnaire to gather people’s feedback. The survey is open through Oct. 31 and is available at https://polco.us/n/res/vote/los-alamos-county-nm/public-art-in-los-alamos-county Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Oct. 15, 2025
BRIDGE News:
Winners of last week’s open games were Jerry Fleming (twice), Martin Cooper, just back from a month-long trip to Africa, and Cliff Rudy.
Handicap winners were Reggie Fuchs and Bobby Haynes (twice), Norm Worth, Randy Baker and Alan Wadlinger.
Today’s hand is very competitive and emphasizes the fact that if you don’t bid aggressively, you’ll often lose the game.
This is board #18. East is the dealer and N/S are vulnerable.
East is the dealer and should open 1♦. After South’s pass, West’s normal bid is 1♥, (he/she is not strong enough to bid 2♣, as that would show a much better Read More
LARSO Introduces New Art Space For Older Adults To Express Creativity Inside Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center
The new art space available at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. Courtesy/LARSO
COMMUNITY News:
Thanks to a generous grant from the Los Alamos Community Foundation: Anchroum Health Fund, the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center is announcing the opening of an Art Space for older adults to express their creativity.
This vibrant hub is equipped with everything needed to explore one’s artistic side, including craft paper, collage materials, stamps, paints, markers, and colored pencils.
This Art Space is available 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and the best part is that it’s Read More
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Issues Statement On Passing Of Former New Mexico Senator Clint Harden
Former State Sen. Clint Harden
From the Office of the Governor:
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SANTA FE – With sadness, today I learned of the passing of former State Sen. Clint Harden. New Mexico has lost a dedicated public servant, and I’ve lost a good friend.
Sen. Harden, a Republican, served Eastern New Mexico with distinction for more than a decade in the legislature, but his good work benefited every corner of our state. Whether championing children with autism and their Read More
Scenes Of 2025 PEECnic At Los Alamos Nature Center
Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) hosted the 2025 PEECnic Saturday afternoon at the Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road. The event featured apple cider pressing, yard games, snacks, gift shop discounts and more. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The apple cider press is kept busy with help from young visitors at the annual PEECnic Saturday at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
A volunteer holds a bull snake named Seirus, as a young visitor pets it under the supervision of his mom, during the annual PEEKnic event Saturday at the Los Read More
