United Church Of Los Alamos Trunk-Or-Treat Oct. 24
What Spirits & Energy Inefficiencies Are Lurking At The Senior Center? Don’t Miss Halloweekend’s Ghost Hunt
View through thermal camera. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
This Halloweekend’s chills just leveled up, and this one’s ready to haunt your dreams. The Ghost Hunt is from 6:30–8 p.m., Saturday, October 25, in the lower level of the Betty Ehart Senior Center. Participants can follow footprints winding from the Pumpkin Glow at the Fuller Lodge lawn to the lower-level entrance of the Senior Center.
This event is traditionally held in partnership with the Los Alamos Little Theatre, the Public Library, and the Department of Public Utilities (DPU); however, the performance center is undergoing renovations, Read More
State Land Office Earns $429 Million In Last Three Oil And Gas Lease Auctions
STATE News:
SANTA FE — For the third month in a row, the State Land Office has broken a record with its oil and gas lease sales and earned historic revenue, bringing in over $117 million in bonus payments at a public auction, New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard announced today. It is the third auction the State Land Office has held since a new, 25% royalty rate for premium oil and gas leases long championed by Commissioner Garcia Richard kicked in.
The State Land Office has earned a total of over $429 million in bonus payments in just the last three months – payments made simply Read More
Xi Nu Chapter Of Beta Sigma Phi 38th Annual Craft Fair
Courtesy/Claire Swinhoe
ART News:
The Xi Nu Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will hold their 38th annual Craft Fair next weekend at, the Crossroads Bible Church.
The event will be held at 97 East Road, in Los Alamos, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event will host over fifty booths including Native Pottery, fine jewelry, handmade crafts, tie dye, wood carvings, photographs, and religious items. “Each year I enjoy visiting with the vendors as well as helping the shoppers,” said Xi Nu member Judy Nekimken. “We raise money to help those in need including Self Help, school supplies for children, holiday toys, Read More
State Land Office, Mescalero Apache Tribe To Host Las Cruces Public Meetings On Proposed Land Exchange
Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Land Office and the Mescalero Apache Tribe will host public meetings in Las Cruces on Nov. 7 and Nov. 24 to share information and gather feedback from the local community regarding a potential land exchange, Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard announced today.
Acknowledging that the majority of lands the state currently stewards were once Indigenous lands, Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard reached out to all Pueblos, Nations, and Tribes in New Mexico to gauge interest in potential land Read More
Hilltopper Varsity Soccer Marks Highest Score Of Season Against Pojoaque Valley
Maren Dixon takes a shot on goal in the first half. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers were firing on all cylinders Tuesday, delivering their strongest performance of the season in front of the home crowd. They powered past Pojoaque Valley at Sullivan Field, earning a dominant 13-0 victory in just one half of play.
Margaret Steinkamp and Jayden Krupp powered the attack, each scoring three goals. Kylee Lovato added two goals, and Dayja Fellers contributed one goal and two assists. Emma Cartelli, Adison Gurley, Mayah Gurley, and Payton Read More
Watch Artist Kyle Kootswatewa Create Hopi Sifter Baskets At Coronado Historic Site Oct. 25
NMDCA News:
Visit Coronado Historic Site for an artist demonstration from 10 a.m–4 p.m., on the last Saturday of the month, Oct. 25, featuring Hopi artist Kyle Kootswatewa.
Kyle Kootswatewa will demonstrate Hopi sifter basket making during our monthly artist demonstration series. Sifter baskets were traditionally used for winnowing grain or sifting seeds. Kootswatewa is an enduring practitioner of Traditional Ecological Knowledge and a rising traditional weaver and potter utilizing natural materials. He is of Hopi descent, coming from the Kachina clan in Mungapi, AZ, and his works Read More
Hunters Encouraged To Stay Informed And Be On Lookout For New World Screwworm
NMDGF News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, New Mexico Department of Agriculture and New Mexico Livestock Board are encouraging hunters to help prevent the spread of New World screwworm among wildlife, livestock, pets and people.
New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a foreign animal disease and poses a serious threat. The fly’s larvae infest open wounds, where they feed on living tissue. The New World screwworm (NWS) was eradicated from the United States decades ago, but recent detections in Mexico pose a risk of northward spread. At this time, it has not Read More
State Treasurer Calls For Greater Investment In Latino Economic Power At New America Alliance Symposium
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya received a standing ovation for her keynote address to kick off the New America Alliance (NAA) Symposium, an international symposium bringing together business and finance leaders and allocators from across the Americas.
In her remarks, Treasurer Montoya highlighted the economic power of Latino communities in the United States and abroad, the importance of preserving Latino culture, and the strategic significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in fund management and purpose-driven investments.
The New America Read More
Daily Postcard: Bobcat Relaxes In Backyard On North Mesa
Daily Postcard: A bobcat relaxes in the backyard of a home on North Mesa. Photo by Amy Anderson
A bobcat was displeased with having its photo taken while trying to relax in the backyard of a home on North Mesa. Photo by Amy Anderson Read More
League Of Women Voters US Action Item: Protect Voters’ Right To Vote … Comments Due Monday Oct. 20
LWV-Los Alamos News:
The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan nonprofit organization with the mission of educating Americans about their rights as well as their responsibilities of citizenship. The initial responsibility for being an American citizen is to register to vote, become an informed voter in order to vote your values, and then cast that vote. The initial responsibilities of the elected government are to allow each voter to vote and abide by the decision.
Your vote matters. If it didn’t, why are so many people trying to prevent you from voting?
The LWV-Los Alamos joins the LWV Read More
2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Celebrates 53 Years Of Ballooning Excellence
First wave of the Mass Ascension lifts off from Balloon Fiesta Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Dawn patrol checks wind conditions to determine whether the Mass Ascension will be permitted. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By LAURA LIMBACK
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
The 2025 ExxonMobil Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta was held Oct. 4-12. Celebrating its 53rd year, the nine-day event was the largest in history, with more balloons and larger crowds than ever before. Set against the striking backdrop of the Sandia Mountains and New Mexico desert oasis, the premier Read More
Obituary: Claude Milton Gillespie, Jr. Dec. 13, 1932 – Oct. 1, 2025
CLAUDE MILTON GILLESPIE, JR. Dec. 13, 1932 – Oct. 1, 2025
Claude Milton “Milt” Gillespie, 92, passed away October 1 surrounded by his family. He lived a full and wonderful life devoted to outdoor adventure, intellectual curiosity, and most of all his family. The only child of Claude Milton Gillespie Sr. and Alice Hauer Gillespie of Huntsville, Alabama, Milt enjoyed childhood visits to the nearby family farm and told stories of mischief at nearby rivers and lakes.
He was fortunate to spend his high school years at Sewanee Military Academy, a college preparatory program located near Chattanooga, Read More
2015 Scarecrow Contest Underway On Central Avenue
A Joyful bicyclist scarecrow is one of the entries in Los Alamos Arts Council’s 2025 Scarecrow Contest, sponsored by Los Alamos MainStreet, underway in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scarecrow on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Crossing guard scarecrow on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Biker scarecrow. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Pinocchio scarecrow. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
PEEC’s frazzled environmentalist scarecrow. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scarecrow on Central. Read More
McQuiston: Why ‘Full Coverage’ Often Isn’t What You Think It Is…
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
If you’ve ever told someone you have “full coverage”, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common phrases in the insurance world—and one of the most misunderstood.
Most people assume it means they’re completely protected, no matter what happens. But here’s the truth: “full coverage” isn’t an official insurance term. It doesn’t mean everything is covered—it just means you have a combination of basic protections. And depending on what’s in that mix, there might be more gaps than you realize.
What “Full Coverage” Usually Read More
LAHS Choirs & NJROTC Pumpkin Patch Is Open!
The annual Pumpkin Patch is open through Oct. 31 at the Canyon Complex near the Central Avenue roundabout. The Pumpkin Patch is a joint fundraiser for the Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Choirs and NJROTC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
With so many pumpkins to choose from, there is a perfect pumpkin for everyone at the LAHS Choirs & NJROTC Pumpkin Patch open through Oct. 31 at the Canyon Complex near the roundabout on Central. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the LAHS Choirs & NJROTC Pumpkin Patch open through Oct. 31 at the Canyon Complex near the roundabout on Central. Read More
David Rudy Sandoval July 10, 1953 – Oct. 13, 2025
DAVID RUDY SANDOVAL July 10, 1953 – Oct. 13, 2025
David Rudy Sandoval (affectionately known as “Pops”), a man of boundless faith, wisdom, and strength, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 13, 2025, at the age of 72.
Born on July 10, 1953, David was a mighty man of God; steadfast in his devotion, unshakable in his belief, and guided always by the Holy Spirit.
David’s faith was the cornerstone of his life. He lived as a true prayer warrior, never hesitating to lift others up in heartfelt prayer. Those who crossed his path were often met with words of divine wisdom and encouragement; Read More
Thieves Are Stealing No Kings Day 2.0 Signs
One of the 10 signs stolen within a day or two of placement from Friday to Monday. The signs publicize the ‘peaceful No Kings Rally 2.0’ set to begin at 3 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 18, near Ashley Pond. Courtesy/Tyler Taylor
To deter thieves, signs are now embedded in concrete, placed in buckets with zip ties, and placed in areas where video cameras are present. This one is near Los Alamos High School. Four of these signs in concrete have been placed along Trinity Drive within the view of the police cameras. The fifth one was placed on Diamond Drive next to the LAHS parking lot, close to the stadium. It was Read More
Kiwanis Used Bike Collection Friday-Saturday At IHM
Kiwanis News:
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is holding its annual FB4K (Free Bikes for Kidz) collection event this weekend.
The community is encouraged to drop off bikes of any size and any condition. FB4K New Mexico will repair and refurbish the used bikes, which will be distributed to disadvantaged kids.
Bike Drop Off Times/Dates:
- 2-6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17; and
- 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 18.
Bike Drop Off Location:
- At the Parish Hall of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 2600 Canyon Road.
Op-Ed: Lessons From The Nuclear Age For Today’s ‘Race’ For Artificial Super-Intelligence
By Mark A. MacInnes, Ph.D.
Los Alamos
As a LANL retiree after 37 years of service, my career was focused on biological research and Nuclear Quality Assurance roles. I saw firsthand how competition between nations drove the world to make large investments in nuclear deterrence. Alarmingly, the arms race isn’t over, with more countries pursuing the ‘security’ of atomic weapons.
Today, with the advancement of large-scale Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing, we are experiencing a déjà vu moment. We need to find an alternative approach to the winner-takes-all ‘arms race’ mentality to Read More
