Daily Postcard: Jays Enjoy Snack Plate On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: A handsome Stellar Jay nibbles seeds from a snack plate in a garden recently on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan
Daily Postcard: A Woodhouse Scrub Jay surveys a snack plate filled with tasty sunflower seeds in a garden recently on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Selvi Viswanathan Read More
Obituary: Donald B. Davidson, Jr. April 20, 1929 – July 6, 2025
DONALD B. DAVIDSON, Jr. April 20, 1929 – July 6, 2025
Donald B. Davidson, Jr., was born on April 20, 1929, in Chicago, IL., the eldest son of Donald B. and Ruth M. Davidson. He was raised with his brother Duncan C. Davidson, Carmel, IN., (deceased) and his sister, Susan M. Merrell, Sun City, AZ. Don passed from this earthly life on July 6, 2025, at the age of 96.
Following in his father’s footsteps, Don studied at Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, graduating with a BS in Fire Protection & Safety Engineering in 1951. After a stint in the Insurance industry, he joined Los Alamos National Read More
Scenes From Chamber Business After Hours Meet & Greet Featuring County Community Development Director Director Eli Isaacson At LACDC Offices
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business After Hours Meet & Greet event on Thursday at the Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation offices inside the Small Business Center behind the downtown post office. The Meet & Greet featured Los Alamos County Community Development Director (CDD) Eli Isaacson, shown here chatting with Discover Los Alamos Director Melanie Peña. Isaacson, who stepped into his role at the County four months ago, said he feels things are going well. ‘I’m really pleased with the work we have been able to accomplish at this time (the new Retail Read More
FBI: Newcomb Man Pleads Guilty To Assault With Firearm
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Newcomb man pleaded guilty to federal charges arising out of an altercation.
According to court documents, Feb. 28, 2025, James Smiley, Jr., 56, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, entered a residence within the boundaries of the Navajo Nation and pointed a firearm at three men while making threats to kill them without provocation.
Smiley pleaded guilty to one count each of assault with a dangerous weapon and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. At sentencing, Smiley faces up to life in prison. Upon his release from prison, Smiley Read More
The Y Kicks Off Smart Start Program For Teens
The Family YMCA News:
Ready to become stronger, faster, and more injury-resistant? The Family YMCA’s Teen Strength Training class is designed to help athletes (and future athletes!) build powerful muscles, protect joints, and prevent injuries—giving them the edge on the field, court, or track.
Whether seeking to enhance performance or simply get fitter, this program is the perfect way to level up one’s game.
Sign up today and start training smarter, not harder! Read More
Los Alamos County Launches Video Podcast ‘Fusion’
COUNTY News:
- First episode features LAPD Cmdr. Chris Ross and road safety
Los Alamos County has released the first episode of Fusion, a new video podcast designed to connect the community with information about county programs, services, and issues that impact daily life.
Hosted by the County’s Communications and Public Relations (CPR) team, Fusion will feature conversations with staff on a variety of topics.
The inaugural episode features Los Alamos Police Department Cmdr. Christopher Ross and CPR’s Rachel Freeman. They discuss “Operation Just Drive”, a road safety initiative focused Read More
Canceled: Oct. 8 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Oct. 8 meeting of the Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission has been canceled due to the lack of applications.
The Oct. 22 meeting will be held as scheduled with three variance applications on the agenda.
More Scenes From Clean Up Los Alamos Day 2025
From left, Los County Airport Manager Gary Goddard, Los Alamos County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule, Senior Visual Information Specialist Rachel Freeman and Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann all pitch in to spruce up the land around the airport during Saturday’s Clean Up Los Alamos Day 2025. Photo by Jody Benson
Scene from Los Alamos Clean Up Day 2025 Saturday, shown here along the airport. Photo by Jody Benson Read More
LANL, NNSA Complete Tritium Waste Container Treatment
NMED News:
SANTA FE — Los Alamos National Laboratory and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) have informed the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) that they have completed treatment of four flanged tritium waste containers.
NNSA stated no significant emissions were released during the treatment process. NNSA monitored the total emissions to be around 0.005 millirems. For comparison, the exposure an individual receives during a round-trip cross-country flight is approximately 3.7 millirems.
NMED staff performed on-site air monitoring during all treatment Read More
Another View Of Beautiful Sunrise Over Golf Course
Another view of a beautiful sunrise creating a bright backdrop to Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Eddie Sanchez Read More
FBI: Shiprock Man Pleads Guilty To Leading Massive Illegal Marijuana Operation And Polluting San Juan River
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Dineh Benally of Shiprock has pleaded guilty in federal court to leading a vast illegal marijuana cultivation and distribution ring.
The ring spanned several years, exploited workers, and polluted the San Juan River on tribal lands.
According to court documents, from approximately January 2018 to November 2020, Benally, 48, and his co-conspirators established more than 30 farms, covering more than 400 acres, on land obtained from Navajo Nation members.
Benally pleaded guilty to 15 counts:
- Two drug trafficking conspiracy charges for orchestrating the illegal
Lasses & Lads Of Enchantment & Santa Fe Harmonizers Will ‘Say It In A Song’ In Performances Oct. 17-18
7th Street Quartet members from Houston, Texas: Tenor Heather Cryer, Lead Drew Prince, Baritone Aaron Turner and Bass Travis Gidley, will join Lasses and Lads of Enchantment and the Santa Fe Harmonizers for ‘Say It in a Song’ Oct. 17-18 in Los Alamos and Santa Fe. Courtesy photo
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Lasses and Lads of Enchantment
The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment and the Santa Fe Harmonizers will “Say It in a Song” in their 2025 show next month. The events will be held Oct. 17 and 18 in Santa Fe and Los Alamos. The theme for this year includes songs from both movies and Broadway. The toe-tapping melodies Read More
Obituary: Steven P. Wallin Nov. 9, 1944 – Sept. 2, 2025
STEVEN P. WALLIN Nov. 9, 1944 – Sept. 2, 2025
Steve Wallin went to be with the Lord Sept. 2, 2025, with family by his side, and we rejoice in knowing that he is now at home with his Savior.
Steve was born Nov. 9, 1944, in Salida, Colorado, to Peter and Bernice Wallin. Most of his early years were spent in Bonanza, Colorado, and Palacios, Texas. He was proud of his roots and loved both the Colorado mountains and the open water of the bay near Palacios.
In 1966, Steve married Julia (Julie) Troutwine, and they shared over 59 years together. Steve is survived by his wife, Julie; sons, Mark (Susana) Wallin of Sugar Read More
Family Honors Beloved Grandmother In White Rock
Family honors their beloved grandmother on rock in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Home Country: Dry Fly Fishing
By SLIM RANDLES
Home Country
Delbert McLain was seen going into Marvin Pincus’s house the other evening. We wondered on it a bit, because those two were less likely to become friends than any other two people in the valley.
But Marvin, an old curmudgeon, is an amazing tier of fishing flies, and Delbert, who thinks blizzards are wonderful because the grass will be greener in the spring, is also an amateur fly tier. But Marvin is the real expert.
“There should be,” said Del, expansively, “a National Fly Tying Month. Just think how many more people we could get to tie flies if it were more … organized, you Read More
Experience Celestial Photography At Planetarium Oct. 3
A spectacular view of the night sky. Courtesy/Kevin Sheridan
PEEC News:
Ever marveled at breathtaking photographs of the night sky and wondered how they were created? The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to find out at the opening of Imaging the Universe, a new exhibit by talented local astrophotographers.
This special event is 7-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, in the planetarium at 2600 Canyon Road.
On this opening night, guests will enjoy an exclusive presentation as the photographers showcase their images on the planetarium’s full dome and share the stories Read More
Daily Postcard: Radiant Sunrise Fills Sky Over Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: A radiant sunrise covers the sky early Monday over Los Alamos. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
Lucky Ducky Day Saturday Sept. 27 At Ashley Pond
LAPS To Accept Nominations For 2026 Athletic Hall Of Fame
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools will begin accepting nominations for the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1.
All submissions are due no later than Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
Since its inception in 2014, the Los Alamos High School Hall of Fame has inducted 60 members.
Nominees may be former student-athletes who attended Los Alamos High School and graduated from Los Alamos High School, former coaches or any individual who has made an outstanding contribution to or has had a significant impact on the LAPS athletic program.
Court Of Appeals Judge Kristopher Houghton Takes Office
Court of Appeals Judge Kristopher N. Houghton speaking at his public investiture. He is wearing a robe used by the late Justice Charles W. Daniels. Courtesy/Judge Houghton
COURT News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Court of Appeals Judge Kristopher “Kris” Houghton donned a judicial robe with a special connection to his legal career after taking the oath of office at his public investiture.
The robe had been used by the late Supreme Court Justice Charles W. Daniels, who Judge Houghton clerked for from 2008 to 2010. Randi McGinn, the justice’s widow, lent the robe to Judge Houghton for his investiture and Read More
