Video: Councilor Herrmann Discusses Oct. 7 Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann discusses Tuesday’s council meeting during a visit to the Los Alamos Daily Post newsroom. Video by Páya Pavlíková/ladailypost.com Read More
Step Up Gallery Encourages Los Alamos County Employees To Submit Art For 2025 Showcase
STEP UP GALLERY News:
The 2nd biennial Los Alamos County Employee Art Showcase will run Dec. 4 to Jan. 7, 2026 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library.
This year, retired Los Alamos County employees as well as current employees are invited to submit art they create, including photography.
The official “Call for Art (CFA)” for this exhibit is available to download now at: https://stepupgallery.org/call-for-art/. The application is due by Nov. 10. Please follow the instructions written in the CFA. Finished art to be displayed in the show is due to Step Up Gallery between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Read More
New Mexico Department Of Transportation And Greyhound Partner To Expand Bus Operations
NMDOT Secretary Ricky Serna
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and Greyhound, a Flix North America brand and the nation’s largest provider of intercity bus transportation, announce the launch of new intercity bus services for New Mexico.
The need for the route was identified in the Statewide Public Transportation Plan and will run between Albuquerque, Farmington, Bernalillo, Cuba and into Durango, Colo.
The new service line will run five days a week, with one round trip each day, providing access to Navajo Transit and Red Apple Transit in Farmington. Read More
Autumn Perspective On Pajarito Mountain
Autumn perspective recently of Bonanza run on Pajarito Mountain. Photo by Ginny Staton Read More
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Applauds Senate Passage Of Bill To Streamline Land Port Of Entry Permits
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
SANTA FE — Friday, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) applauded the Senate passage of his International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act.
This legislation, passed in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), will expedite the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry.
“Ports of entry and international bridges are vital to the economic success of our border communities, supporting trade, business, and tourism,” Luján said. “Yet, new border crossings are too often held up by the presidential Read More
Section Of Cañada Del Buey Trail To Temporarily Close For Wildfire Mitigation Beginning Oct. 14
COUNTY News:
For public safety and in coordination with the Los Alamos County Manager’s Office, the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) will temporarily close a section of the Cañada del Buey Trail beginning Tuesday, Oct. 14, for the final phase of its wildfire fuels reduction project.
This marks the third and final phase of LAFD’s ongoing mitigation efforts aimed at reducing fire risk, protecting nearby neighborhoods, and preserving natural landscapes.
Crews will thin 5 to 9 acres to remove ladder fuels and create a strategic fuel break. Work is expected to last about one week, through Oct. Read More
SNAP Benefit Rule Changing Nov. 1 For Households Without Older Adults Or People With Disabilities In New Mexico
HCA News:
SANTA FE— Starting Nov. 1, new federal requirements will change how energy assistance is counted when determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit amounts for more than 32,000 New Mexicans.
The change, required under federal law H.R.1, affects how energy assistance payments are applied during SNAP eligibility determinations. The New Mexico Health Care Authority (HCA) is helping SNAP customers understand and prepare for these federally required changes so households who remain eligible for the energy expense deduction continue to receive it.
“We’re Read More
Daily Postcard: Beautiful View Of 2025 Harvest Moon
Daily Postcard: Scene of Monday’s 2025 Harvest Supermoon gracing the garden of a small farm in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
MANNM’s Julie Handrahan To Retire After 17 Years
Julie Handrahan
MANNM News:
After 17 years of dedicated service, Julie Handrahan, one of Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico’s (MANNM) most familiar and friendly faces, is retiring.
“Julie has been a cornerstone of our practice and community and will be dearly missed by our staff and patients. Please join us in wishing her a long, happy, and well-deserved retirement.” –MANNM Read More
Change Of Date: The Horse Shelter Open House Rescheduled To Oct. 18 Due To Weather
COMMUNITY News:
SANTA FE — Due to a high likelihood of rain and storms we have rescheduled our Open House to Saturday, Oct. 18!
The Horse Shelter, now celebrating its 25th anniversary, is thrilled to welcome the community back to its annual Open House from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at our scenic 128-acre ranch in Cerrillos, just 30 minutes south of Santa Fe.
This free, family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to learn about horse rescue and rehabilitation while enjoying a day on the ranch. With 102 horses currently in our care, you’ll meet some of New Mexico’s most Read More
Legislative Education Study Committee Meets In Las Cruces
LESC News:
LAS CRUCES — The Legislative Education Study Committee (LESC) will meet in Las Cruces from Oct. 15–17. Hearings will be held at Organ Mountain High School on October 15 and New Mexico State University’s (NMSU’s) Stan Fulton Center on Oct. 16 & 17. The three-day meeting will bring together lawmakers, educators, and state officials to discuss ongoing public education initiatives.
The agenda for Oct. 15 includes the release of statewide assessment results from school year 2024-2025 by the Public Education Department (PED) and updates on the public education reform fund. The Read More
Music, Art, And More Highlight National Hispanic Cultural Center’s Celebration Of Landmark Anniversary Oct. 25
An aerial view of the National Hispanic Cultural Center’s 20-acre campus. Courtesy/NHCC
NMDCA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The National Hispanic Cultural Center is thrilled to celebrate a quarter-century of art, community, and culture with its free 25th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 25, featuring art activities, special behind-the-scenes tours, musical guests, and much more!
“Since opening in 2000, the Center has embraced its identity as a cultural home for the diverse identities that shape our community,” said National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Executive Director Zack Quintero. Read More
$70M Available For Projects That Modernize State’s Grid
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is now accepting grant applications from public entities that can demonstrate how new technologies can be harnessed to develop a reliable modern electric grid.
The grant funding comes from the Community Benefits Fund the State Legislature created during its 2025 legislative session. The legislature allocated $70 million from the Community Benefit Fund to the Grid Modernization Program administered by Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD) Energy Conservation and Management Read More
Los Alamos County Fire Department Launches Fire Mitigation Work Using Cutting-Edge Technology
The remote operated Mastication machine on the job Tuesday on Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Department Acting Wildland Division Chief Van Leimer talks about the project to visitors during a briefing Tuesday on Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos County Fire Department announces a new contracted wildfire-mitigation project that marks the first use of Burnbot technology to be used in Los Alamos County.
The wildfire mitigation work started Sept. 30 and will continue through Oct. 21. Work areas include: Read More
Beautiful Dahlias Blooming In Los Alamos
A view of Theresa Sandlin’s beautiful dahlia blooming in Los Alamos. Photo by Wren Propp
Another view of Theresa Sandlin’s beautiful dahlias blooming in Los Alamos. Photo by Wren Propp
Another view of Theresa Sandlin’s beautiful dahlias blooming in Los Alamos. Photo by Wren Propp Read More
Hilltoppers Varsity Soccer Shuts Out Taos Tigers 3-0
Toppers get pumped up before the match. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Ben Dattlebaun jumps for a header off a Tiger goal kick. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Varsity Soccer Team hosted the Taos Tigers Thursday night at Sullivan Field for a home district matchup.
The Hilltoppers came into the match following a strong 5-1 victory on Tuesday night over the Moriarty Pintos.
The Toppers scored early in Thursday night’s match with a perfectly placed shot by Taelin Stanfield. The Toppers continued their attack, racking up two more Read More
McQuiston: Are Self-Driving Cars Really The Future? … Or Just A Trend?
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
For years, self-driving cars have been painted as the future of transportation—sleek, effortless, and nearly accident-proof. Tech companies promised we’d be reading, working, or napping while our cars did the driving. But as the years go by, many people are wondering: are autonomous vehicles truly the next revolution, or just another overhyped tech experiment?
When self-driving technology first hit the headlines, it felt like science fiction becoming reality. The idea was simple: remove human error—the cause of
Resplendent Aspen Trees On Cochiti Mesa
Resplendent aspen trees on Cochiti Mesa. Photo by Marcela Walker Read More
Community Seniors Share Appreciation For Jacci Gruninger
By BARBARA ROYER
BESC Volunteer
This week members of the Senior Centers are saying goodbye to our Director, Jacci Gruninger, as she leaves us to pursue opportunities at the International Folk Art Market. We wish her well in the next chapter of her career. We are very appreciative of her dedicated and thoughtful leadership during her tenure here.
Jacci was hired 2 ½ years ago to assess the current state of LARSO (Los Alamos Retired Senior Organization) and to identify opportunities for growing the senior activity centers, keeping in mind the needs of members and national standards.
She dove right Read More
