Daily Postcard: Fall Colors Emerge Around Local Area
Daily Postcard: Fall colors are emerging in the hills surrounding the local area, including those seen coloring the landscape on Saturday above Santa Fe. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Durango Named Host City For 2030 Union Cycliste Internationale Mountain Bike World Championships
PURGATORY News:
DURANGO — The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has announced that Durango, Colo., will be the host city of the 2030 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.
The event marks the 40th anniversary of when the town of Durango and Purgatory Resort hosted the very first UCI mountain bike world championship races in 1990.
Leading into the World Championships in 2030, the “Worlds” Durango will also host a major international mountain bike race in 2028 and a UCI World Cup race in 2029. All events will be held at Purgatory Resort and include Downhill, Cross Country Olympic, Short Track Read More
Scenes From Lucky Ducky Day 2025 At Ashley Pond Park
Family Strengths Network held its popular Lucky Ducky Day 2025 today at Ashley Pond Park. The event drew a large crowd of kids and adults eager to try out the many activities offered at the event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Ducky race was a very popular event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from today’s Lucky Ducky Day at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Face painting was a popular activity offered at Lucky Ducky Day today at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Jump houses delivered lots of fun today at Lucky Ducky Day. Photo Read More
New Mexico #1 In Family Income Growth, Top 3 Nationwide In Household Gains
EDD News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico families saw the fastest income growth in the nation last year, while overall household income growth ranked among the top three states, according to newly released data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS).
In 2024, median family income in New Mexico grew faster than any other state — ranking #1 for both year-over-year growth (2023–2024) and long-term gains (2021–2024).
At the same time, median household income jumped by 8.9 percent, placing New Mexico third nationwide, behind only Alaska (10.4 percent) and Mississippi (9.1 percent). Read More
Kiwanis FB4K Used Bike Drop Off At IHM Oct. 17-18
Senator Leo Jaramillo Named 2025 Rising Star By Democratic Party Of New Mexico
Sen. Leo Jaramillo
Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, and Santa Fe counties
STATE News:
ESPAÑOLA — The Democratic Party of New Mexico has honored State Sen. Leo Jaramillo (D–District 5) with its 2025 Rising Star Award, recognizing his leadership, commitment, and service to the people of New Mexico.
Sen. Jaramillo is said to proudly represent District 5, which includes Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval, and Santa Fe counties. Since his election, he has emerged as one of the state’s most dedicated public servants, serving as Vice Chair of the Senate Rules Committee and Vice Chair of the National Read More
SALA Event Center Releases October Calendar Of Events
SALA News:
The SALA Event Center is thrilled to announce its October 2025 calendar, packed with exciting new film releases, timeless classics, community events, and special screenings for all ages. From gripping dramas and animated adventures to insightful cultural films and family-friendly mornings, October at SALA offers something for everyone.
New Reels
Sponsored by Casa Los Alamos
Fresh stories come to the big screen all month long:
- One Battle After Another
Sept. 26 – Oct. 5 | Fri & Sat, 1 & 7 p.m. | Sun, 2 p.m.
A band of ex-revolutionaries reunite when their nemesis resurfaces
County Pavement Preservation Project Begins Monday On North Community & North Mesa With Road Closures
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department has announced that a Pavement Preservation Project will begin on Monday, Sept. 29, on North Mesa and North Community.
The work, which will be performed by Albuquerque Asphalt, includes road closures, lane restrictions, and detours for several streets.
North Community:
- The project area includes 35th Street, 36th Street, 37th Street, and 39th Street, which will be closed with local access only. 38th Street should be used as a detour throughout the duration of the project.
North Mesa Road:
- The project area includes North Mesa Road,
Los Alamos Golfer Mike Randow Scores Hole In One!
Los Alamos golfer Mike Randow scored a ‘Hole In One’ on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, on Hole #6 at 130 yards, at the Los Alamos Golf Course. He used his 9 iron. The ball landed about a foot past the hole before spinning back into the cup for his first ‘Ace’ ever. Witnesses to Randow’s ‘Hole In One’ achievement include fellow Los Alamos golfers Emery Ring and Jim Friar, left. Photo by Emery Ring
Mike Randow’s ‘Hole In One’ achieved on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, on Hole #6 at 130 yards, at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Courtesy photo Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 29, 2025
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.
Road and Utility Work:
North Mesa & North Community Pavement Preservation Project
- Location: 39th, 37th, 36th, North Mesa Road, San Ildefonso Road, Stoneview
Los Alamos Hilltoppers Dominate Del Norte Knights 62-12
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers storm Milne Field in Albuquerque Thursday to play a conference game against the Del Norte Knights. The Toppers dominated the Knights on both offense and defense as Ben Brousseau took the opening kickoff and ran it for a touchdown. The carnage only continued as the Toppers won 62-12. With this win, the Topper record is 6-0. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Ben Brosseau celebrates his opening kickoff return for a touchdown. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com
Jordan Herrera takes the handoff from quarterback Haden Watkins and runs it in for touchdown Read More
Grace Philips Elected To CRL Board Of Directors
Risk Management Director Grace Philips
New Mexico Counties
NMC News:
SANTA FE — At their Sept. 24 membership meeting, voting representatives of County Reinsurance, Ltd. (CRL) elected New Mexico Counties’ Risk Management Director Grace Philips to serve on the board of directors.
Philips manages the New Mexico County Insurance Authority (NMCIA) self- insurance risk pool that provides property, liability, and workers compensation coverage to New Mexico counties. NMCIA was one of five founding members of CRL when it was formed in 1997. Former Chaves County Assessor Ron Lethgo served as Read More
View 135-Foot ‘Zozobra The Balloon’ In Santa Fe Oct. 3
‘Zozobra Balloon Glow’ lets families see a 135-foot hot-air balloon up close and for free, 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at Villa Linda Park @ Santa Fe Place Mall —for those who can’t make the trip to Albuquerque. Courtesy/KCSF
Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe News:
SANTA FE — With the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta right around the corner, many Santa Fe children have never stood beneath a towering hot-air balloon—until now! On Friday, October 3, the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe will inflate the spectacular 135-foot “Zozobra the Balloon” in Villa Linda Park, giving local kids and their families a rare, Read More
New Mexico ‘True Certified’ Reaches 500 Partner Milestone
NMTD News:
SANTA FE — After nearly 10 years since its inception, the New Mexico True Certified program reached a major milestone earlier this month when it welcomed its 500th partner to the program.
The New Mexico True Certified program was originally established in spring 2016 with a couple of dozen initial partners and has since grown into the New Mexico Tourism Department’s largest program by far in terms of number of partners.
This program was created in response to expressed interest from the local business community for the opportunity to share in the New Mexico True brand. Recognizing Read More
New Mexico Environment Department Warns Public Of Concerning Algae Bloom In Santa Cruz Lake
Harmful algae blooms spotted Sept. 22 in the water and on the shoreline of Santa Cruz Lake. Courtesy/NMED
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is advising visitors to Santa Cruz Lake near Española to exercise caution due to the presence of a potentially harmful algae bloom.
Recent samples collected from the lake indicate that harmful algae are present.
NMED is recommending that visitors follow specific safety precautions while at the lake:
- Do not drink untreated surface water;
- Avoid swimming in areas with algae blooms and keep pets out of the water;
- Stay clear of
Robinson: Self-Serving Senators Keep Medical Compacts Out Of Special Session
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
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What is it about healthcare that inspires so much gibberish? On the same day that the president was dispensing unfounded medical advice on Tylenol to pregnant women, state Senate Majority Leader Peter Wirth was spinning a wild yarn about why lawmakers shouldn’t take up medical compacts during the upcoming special session.
The interstate medical licensure compact is an agreement among states to recognize each others’ professional licenses. It allows healthcare workers licensed Read More
Historical Society Lecture Speaker: James Nolan Oct. 14
Historical Society News:
The Los Alamos Historical Society has announced its upcoming free lecture, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in the Pajarito Room of historic Fuller Lodge. The evening will feature Dr. James Nolan, Washington Gladden 1859 Professor of Sociology at Williams College, followed by a book signing of his latest book, Atomic Doctors: Conscience and Complicity at the Dawn of the Nuclear Age. Copies of the book are available now in the Museum Shop and will also be available for purchase at the event.
In Atomic Doctors, Nolan draws on personal family archives and extensive research Read More
VA Awards $6 Million+ Grant To New Mexico For Fort Stanton And Angel Fire State Veterans Cemeteries
DVA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced Friday it has awarded a grant of up to $1,325,135 to the State of New Mexico for the expansion of the Fort Stanton State Veterans Cemetery and a grant of up to $5,993,108 for the expansion of the Angel Fire State Veterans Cemetery.
The Fort Stanton cemetery serves more than 12,000 Veterans and their eligible family members in the region. The grant will fund 202 in-ground cremation gravesites, roadways, landscaping and irrigation.
The cemetery at Angel Fire serves more than 18,000 Read More
SITE Santa Fe 12th International Community Project During First Friday At New Mexico History Museum
‘Past [between] Present’, installation inside the Palace of the Governors. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
The New Mexico History Museum is hosting a collaborative community engagement project with installation artist Daisy Quezada Ureña, 5-7 p.m., Oct. 3, during the Palace Avenue First Friday Art Walk.
Daisy’s large-scale, immersive art installation, “Past [between] Present”, which is installed inside the Palace of the Governors, is part of SITE Santa Fe’s 12th International:
Once Within a Time exhibit. Daisy will lead a hands-on project inside the Palace Press together with Palace Press Read More
Tharp: Statement Of Candidacy For UNM-LA Advisory Board
By CONNER TIFFANI THARP
Candidate
UNM-LA Advisory Board
Los Alamos County,
My name is Conner Tiffani Tharp and I am announcing my candidacy for the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Advisory Board. Earlier this year, I was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board, and I am honored to now seek election to continue serving our community.
Serving on this board is important to me because UNM-LA plays a vital role in providing accessible education and career pathways in northern New Mexico. I want to continue to ensure that students of all ages, especially our non-traditional students, have the support Read More
