8 Days ‘Til ULLRfest Sept. 20
PAJARITO News:
ULLRfest, a party to celebrate the upcoming winter, is Sept. 20, at Pajarito Mountain.
Features of the event are:
- Live Music 12–6 p.m. with One Love
- Lift serviced Bike and Hike 9 a.m.–4 p.m., STRAVA race on Dogpatch
- The Cafe will be open
- Beer Garden will be open 12:30–6 p.m.—$25 at the door includes glass and one free drink, with Blu Dragon, Bathtub Row, Boxing Bear Brewery, Nuckolls Brewery, and NEW! Hollow Spirits Distillery
ATC busses will be running from 10 a.m.–6 p.m., every 30 min from LAHS auditorium parking lot
Don’t forget—wear your costumes! Read More
Judicial Compensation Commission Meets Sept. 16
NMJCC News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Judicial Compensation Commission will meet virtually at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16, to consider recommendations to the 2026 Legislature for possible compensation changes for state court judges.
The meeting will be live streamed on the New Mexico Courts YouTube channel and conducted virtually on the Google Meet platform.
The online meeting will include a public comment period. Any person wishing to make comments must join the meeting using the Google Meet platform. It is not possible to make comments when viewing the livestream on YouTube. Click here to Read More
Bake Sale & Pack The Pantry Event For Kate Stoddard Saturday At First Baptist Church Of Los Alamos
Kate Stoddard, seen here with Gabriel Vigil at the Community Asset Awards. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Kate Stoddard was hospitalized on Friday and has a long road to recovery. What started as a leg infection has left her unable to walk and at times unable to sit up.
She was transferred from LAMC to Lovelace in Albuquerque and a move to a third hospital is under consideration. As many trips for husband Neil between LA to Albuquerque and friends helping to care for her children, a plan for helping is afoot.
This Saturday, the First Baptist Church of Los Alamos will allow a Bake Sale and Pack the Pantry Read More
Luján, Cantwell Bill To Strengthen Federal Wildfire Forecasting And Firefighting Tools Unanimously Passes Senate
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate unanimously passed on Wednesday the Fire Ready Nation Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.).
The legislation strengthens the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) ability to help forecast, prevent, and fight wildfires. The Fire Ready Nation Act will formally establish a permanent Fire Weather Services program Read More
Daily Postcard: Sunset On The Sangres
Daily Postcard: Sunset on the Sangre de Cristo Mountains viewed Tuesday from Quemazon. Photo by Nina Thayer Read More
Luján, Heinrich Announce Bipartisan Bill To Enhance 9-1-1 Emergency Response System Passes Senate
U.S. SENATE News:
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced that their bipartisan Enhancing First Response Act – introduced with Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) – has passed the Senate.
This legislation would make important updates to the nation’s 9-1-1 emergency reporting system to improve Americans’ ability Read More
Bee City Los Alamos Pollinator Demo Garden Celebrates First Year Anniversary With Special Gathering
Bee City Los Alamos (BCLA) celebrated on Wednesday the first anniversary of its pollinator demo garden behind the Los Alamos Cooperative Extension on Bathtub Row. Looking back at the first year, BCLA Coordinator Britton Donharl said, ‘I think it’s been a successful year.’ She credited the dedicated volunteers who have worked on the garden. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, pollinator demo garden volunteers Bridget Bloodwood and Christine Polito with Bee City Los Alamos member Craig Martin and Coordinator Britton Donharl during the first anniversary celebration of Read More
Last Call! Roasted Hatch Chiles At Los Alamos Co-op Market
Yum! Courtesy/Co+op Market
Los Alamos Co+op Market News:
Los Alamos Co+op Market is out of fresh roasted Hatch Chiles for the moment; however, they do still have a large supply of frozen chiles available for purchase.
The Co+op’s final delivery this season of fresh Hatch green chiles will arrive on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
The chile will be roasted daily until gone:
- Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and
- Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SFCC: ‘Hispanic Heritage: Looking Back To The Future’ Oct.1
Yolanda Nava
SFCC News:
The community is invited to attend the Santa Fe Community College lecture, “Hispanic Heritage: Looking Back to the Future” by national speaker Yolanda Nava in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
The presentation is 10-11:30 a.m., followed by Q & A until noon, Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Nava is a civil rights and media pioneer. The author published the transformational memoir, “Through the Dark”, and the groundbreaking book of Latino virtues, “It’s All in the Frijoles: Nourish the heart, mind and soul”.
This is a free event at the SFCC, Biowall in the lobby of SFCC Health Read More
Beautiful Sunset Viewed From Oppenheimer Drive
A beautiful sunset viewed on Wednesday from Oppenheimer Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Reuben Murray Named CEO Of CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico
Reuben Murray
CHRISTUS News:
ALAMOGORDO — CHRISTUS Health announced today that Reuben Murray has been named chief executive officer of CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico after serving in the role as interim since spring.
Murray’s connection to Alamogordo is deeply personal. His father, an Air Force service member, was last stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, where the Murray family spent six years.
A proud graduate of Alamogordo High School (Alamo Tigers Class of 1981), Reuben has long considered this community a meaningful part of his journey. His wife Sharon (Class of 1980), was born in Alamogordo Read More
Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew Retires After 26 Years Of Service
Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew on Wednesday in his office at the Los Alamos Police Department. He retires today, Sept. 11, after 26 years of law enforcement service. Courtesy/Chris Ross
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
On the eve of his retirement, Los Alamos County Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew said it has been his honor to serve “this outstanding community” for nearly three decades. He retires today, Sept. 11, following a 26-year career in law enforcement.
“My service is complete. I’ve been a police officer since I was 21 years old,” Cmdr. Ballew said. Read More
Pages Of Our History: Frank Rand Jr.
By SHARON SNYDER
Los Alamos
Frank Rand Jr. was born in Saint Louis, Mo., in January 1907, and attended the Los Alamos Ranch School in 1923-1924. In that year at the ranch school, he fell in love with New Mexico. Though his father had connections to Vanderbilt University and was a donor to St. Louis University, Frank chose to stay in the West and attend Colorado College. He graduated in 1930 with a major in English.
Frank was soon married, and he and his wife, Adele, settled in New Mexico. It wasn’t long until he became the owner/publisher of the Santa Fe New Mexican in the 1940s. He was also an avid Read More
The Giving Season Begins With Rock N’ Roll From Red Elvises!
Igor and the Red Elvises will perform Sept. 26 at The Tub. Courtesy photo
DK and the Affordables are an opening act for Igor and the Red Elvises Sept. 26 at The Tub. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
What better way to kick off the season of giving than with a little bit of rock n’ roll?
Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op (The Tub) and Live In Los Alamos are hosting Igor and the Red Elvises Sept. 26 at The Tub. The event is starting the Northern New Mexico Toy Drive Powered by EXIT Realty Advantage NM. Doors open at 6 p.m. and before the Red Elvises take the stage, the Hillstompers Read More
Obituary: Judith Rae Widmar Welsh Luther April 20, 1943 – Sept. 7, 2025
JUDITH RAE WIDMAR WELSH LUTHER April 20, 1943 – Sept. 7, 2025
Our beloved mother Judy passed away during the early morning hours of September 7, 2025, following a brief illness. She graced us with her love and humor until the end.
Judy was born in Denver, Colorado on April 20, 1943, to Velma. When she was a young girl Bill Widmar entered their lives and adopted her and her sister after marrying Velma. She spent a lot of time in the mountains fishing with her dad and exploring the mountains of Colorado. She graduated from Holy Family High School in Denver in 1961.
In 1963, she married Mike Welsh and Read More
Wags, Whines And Whispers: Local Trainer Teaches Hidden Language Of Dogs
Mary Torrano, canine behavior consultant and dog trainer. Courtesy photo
By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com
If you think your dog is “just being a dog”, local trainer Mary Torrano wants you to look again. Dogs are constantly talking to us, even if not in words.
“The real question is whether we’re listening,” she said.
“Dogs are always communicating,” Torrano explained. “We often don’t notice until they bark, growl, or whine. But by the time a dog makes noise, that’s already high up the ladder of communication. They’ve been trying to tell us something long before Read More
Four Decades And Seven Governors—David Abbey Shares Memoir At New Mexico History Museum Book Talk
David Abbey
NMDCA News:
The community is invited to join David Abbey, former head of the New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee, at 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 1, at the New Mexico History Museum for an author event and book signing for his new memoir, “Forty Years in the New Mexico Roundhouse”.
In Abbey’s new book, “Forty Years in the New Mexico Roundhouse,” he shares stories about his time as a finance and budget expert at the state capitol during the administrations of seven New Mexico governors, from Toney Anaya in 1983 to Michelle Lujan Grisham. He was known for his broad knowledge of New Mexico history Read More
This Day In History: Attack On America Sept. 11, 2001
History.com published this photo by Getty Images NA on Nov. 24, 2009. Courtesy/history.com
Sept. 11 News:
At approximately 8:46 a.m. on a clear Tuesday morning of Sept. 8, 2001, an American Airlines Boeing 767 loaded with 20,000 gallons of jet fuel crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. The impact left a gaping, burning hole near the 80th floor of the 110-story skyscraper, instantly killing hundreds of people and trapping hundreds more on higher floors.
As the evacuation of the tower and its twin got underway, television cameras broadcast live images of what Read More
Obituary: James Norton Albright June 4, 1943 – Sept. 2, 2025
JAMES NORTON ALBRIGHT June 4, 1943 – Sept. 2, 2025
Our dad, James Norton Albright, passed away on September 2, 2025. Jim was born on June 4, 1943, to Francis and Margaret Albright in Utica, New York. He grew up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island with two brothers, and shortly after graduating from Colgate University, Dad married his high school sweetheart Virginia Gormley. Our parents then moved to Chicago in 1965, where Dad earned his doctorate in Geophysical Sciences at the University of Chicago. During this time, they started their family amidst the backdrop of a city alive with social change and the Read More
NM Delegation Calls For Tribal Water Settlements Completion
NM DELEGATION News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.) led colleagues in a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Leader John Thune, Speaker Mike Johnson, and additional chairs and ranking members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives calling for the completion of current outstanding water settlements and related technical amendments. The letter was signed by U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Reps. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.).
“We write as members representing states and districts Read More
