LAPD Promotes Three Officers At Friday Ceremony
Newly promoted Los Alamos Police Officers from left, Sgt. Kirk Williamson, Cmdr. Brent Hudspeth and Sgt. Joseph Dezendorf. LAPD hosted the swearing-in ceremony for the officers Friday in the Magistrate Courtroom at the Justice Center. The Honorable Judge Catherine Taylor presided. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Newly promoted Cmdr. Brent Hudspeth is sworn in by Judge Catherine Taylor. Photo. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Newly promoted Sgt. Joseph Dezendorf is sworn in by the Honorable Judge Catherine Taylor. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Newly promoted Sgt. Read More
Fr. Glenn: Captain, My Captain!
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
In an era dominated by instant gratification and endless distractions, ancient wisdom echoed by Johann von Goethe still rings true … maybe now more than ever: “A man who cannot command himself will always be a slave.” This profound truth is echoed in philosophical and religious traditions throughout the world; indeed, the very definition of the word religion is: “a cause, principle, or system of beliefs held to with ardor and faith.” Essential within that phrase “held to with ardor” is constant self-control.
This striving toward self-command, therefore, finds roots in Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Seeks Commercialization Partners For Plasma Liner Experiment
PLX forms imploding plasma liners using a spherically symmetric array of 36 plasma guns, shown here fully assembled at LANL. The system enables studies of plasma-jet-driven magneto-inertial fusion by compressing a central plasma target without relying on lasers or massive magnets. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Partnership proposals are due Oct. 4
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is seeking commercialization partners for the Plasma Liner Experiment (PLX), an advanced research platform designed to explore fusion energy and other high-energy plasma applications.
“The Plasma Liner Read More
Nathan: Why The Health Care Worker Compacts Belong In The Special Session
By FRED NATHAN
Executive Director
Think New Mexico
When the legislature convenes for a special session starting Oct. 1, it should enact a straightforward reform that will immediately increase access to health care providers in New Mexico: join all the interstate compacts for health care workers.
These interstate compacts are agreements among states to recognize professional licenses issued by the other states participating in the compact. So, for example, a doctor licensed in Colorado could provide their license information to the New Mexico Medical Board and quickly become licensed Read More
New Mexico Museum Of Space History Launch Pad 49 & Counting On Origins Of NMMSH Oct. 3
New Mexico Museum of Space History Launch Pad Lecture (LPL) 49 and counting is Oct. 3, by Education Director Michael Shinabery. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
ALAMOGORDO — The community is invited to attend the presentation by Education Director Michael Shinabery of the New Mexico Museum of Space History, whose animated style and deep knowledge make history come alive.
Shinabery will discuss the origins of the museum. It all began with Dwight Ohlinger’s dream to create a museum dedicated to space, inspired by the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Within three years, that dream became reality with Read More
Turquoise Alert: FPD Seeks Help Locating 12-Year-Old
All Shall Be Well: A Christian Response To Violence
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
Last week, I had the privilege to participate in a retreat for New Mexico clergy given by the New Mexico Conference of Churches (https://www.nmchurches.org/) through “The Journey Project”, which is funded by a generous grant from the Lilly Foundation.
We gathered on the sacred grounds of the Norbertine Community’s Santa Maria de la Vid Abbey outside of Albuquerque. Read More
Daily Postcard: Pair Of Elk Pose Perfectly For The Camera
A pair of elk pose perfectly for the camera this week in a burn area on the eastern edge of Valles Caldera National Preserve above N.M. 4. Photo by Jim Cobble
An elk spotted this week at 9,700 ft. elevation and half a mile south of Cerro Grande. Photo by Jim Cobble Read More
New Mexico State Bar Foundation Invites Players To Register For 2025 Golf Classic
NMSBF News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation (“Bar Foundation”) will be hosting its 2025 Golf Classic Sept. 29, starting at 8 a.m. (MT), at the Sandia Golf Club located at 30 Rainbow Rd. NE, Albuquerque, N.M. 87113.
After the golf tournament, the Bar Foundation will hold a reception at the Sandia Golf Club that will include lunch, drawings for fun prizes and multiple award distributions.
“The Foundation’s incredible work is possible through our community’s support and participation in these community-building events,” stated Joey Gutierrez, Development Director of the Read More
Scenes: Los Alamos High School 2025 Homecoming Parade
Los Alamos High School Teacher Lynn Ovaska is the Grand Marshal of the 2025 Homecoming Parade held Friday afternoon on Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Topper 116-member marching band under the direction of Steven ILiff. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos NJROTC color guard. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The 2025 Homecoming King and Queen candidates. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Topper Football Team. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Mountain Lion hands out candy and hugs. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
This Week In Sports: Sept. 22-27, 2025
SPORTS News:
This week, the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers teams have away games for soccer, volleyball and football.
The sports games and events are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
Sept. 22 Monday
- Girls Soccer vs Santa Fe Away – 5 p.m.
Sept. 23 Tuesday
- Volleyball vs Capital Away – 6 p.m.
Sept. 25 Thursday
- Volleyball vs Bosque Away – 6 p.m.
- Football vs Del Note Away (Milne) – 7 p.m.
Sept. 27 Saturday
- Girls Soccer vs Bosque Prep Away – 11 a.m.
- Boys Soccer vs Bosque Prep Away – 1 p.m.
Los Alamos County Personnel Board To Meet Sept. 23
Toppers Dominate Capital In 2025 Homecoming Game 41-7
The Hilltoppers storm the field for their 2025 homecoming game against the Capital Jaguars Friday evening at Sullivan Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
A packed student section cheers the Toppers on to a 41-7 victory against the Capital Jaguars Friday evening at Sullivan Field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By MIKE COTE
Sports Writer
Los Alamos Daily Post
The Los Alamos High School football team came home and sent the Capital Jaguars packing.
The Hilltoppers dominated the visiting Jaguars on homecoming night, scoring twice in the opening quarter and twice in the second Read More
Sen. Heinrich Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Heinrich is a cosponsor of a bipartisan resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month.
“As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the remarkable impact Hispanics and Latinos have had on our country and in our communities — strengthening every part of our economic, social, and cultural fabric. In New Mexico, Hispanic heritage is not Read More
At Awareness Walk Today In Española, Deb Haaland Vows To Address Fentanyl Crisis And Support Paths To Recovery
New Mexico Gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland speaking today in Española to families impacted by fentanyl addiction, vows to address the crisis. Courtesy photo
ESPAÑOLA – At the Walk For Our Lives fentanyl awareness event today in Española, Deb Haaland, candidate for governor of New Mexico, stood alongside families impacted by fentanyl addiction and vowed to address the fentanyl crisis.
She committed to investing in addiction recovery services, family support programs, and tools for law enforcement to get illegal drugs out of New Mexico. The walk was led by Española native Alicia Pauline Read More
NM Museum Of Natural History & Science & Smithsonian Researchers Discover Prehistoric Plant Near Socorro
Rendering of prehistoric plant discovered by NMMNHS and Smithsonian researchers in Socorro County. Courtesy/NMMNHS
NMDCA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A team of researchers from the Smithsonian and New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science (NMMNHS) have unearthed a new species of plant that lived before the age of dinosaurs in rural Socorro County.
This new species, Socorropteris cancellarei, lived roughly 290 million years ago during the Permian Period, and provides vital insight into what the landscape that’s now southern New Mexico may have looked like at that time.
The research, Read More
Dive Into Pumpkin Splash At Aquatic Center Oct. 26
COUNTY News:
Make a splash this fall at Pumpkin Splash and Carnival, happening from 9-11:30 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Los Alamos County Aquatic Center. It’s festive, and it’s all happening in the water.
The festivities begin at 9 a.m. with a carnival hosted by the Los Alamos Recreation Department, featuring games and activities for all ages. Then, at 10 a.m., children will have the chance to plunge into the water for pumpkins in the Leisure Lagoon, organized by age group to ensure a safe and exciting experience.
Admission is $7 per person per pumpkin when purchased in advance or $9 per person Read More
New Mexico’s August 2025 Unemployment Rate: 4.1 Percent
NMDWS News:
The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) has announced that New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in August, down from 4.2 percent in July and down from 4.3 percent in the previous year.
The national unemployment rate in August was 4.3 percent, up from 4.2 percent in July and up from 4.2 percent in August 2024.
Total nonagricultural payroll employment grew by 12,100 jobs, or 1.4 percent, between August 2024 and August 2025. The majority of gains came from the private sector. The private sector was up 7,400 jobs, or 1.1 percent, while the Read More
LAAC: Fall Is In The Air With October Events
From LAAC:
Fall is in the air at the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC). Our fundraising activities continue, and we want to first thank everyone who has taken the time to donate, say a kind word, or share our story so that we are able to publish our fall activities with confidence. We still have a goal to reach before the end of the year and feel confident the community is with us every step of the way!
First up, SAFOS Dance Theatre is right around the corner. Their “Stories From Home” performance will take place at Duane Smith Auditorium and features dancers of the Southwest, and a special story with roots Read More
Governor Announces Eileen Riordan Judicial Appointment
Judge Eileen P. Riordan
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has announced the appointment of Eileen Patricia Riordan as judge of the Fifth Judicial District Court, which serves Chaves, Eddy, and Lea counties.
The appointment takes effect Oct. 11, filling the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Jane Shuler Gray.
Riordan previously served as a district judge for the Fifth Judicial District Court from January 2021 to December 2022. She currently works as an attorney with 575 Law Group, LLC in Carlsbad and served as Carlsbad City Attorney from Read More
