Posts From The Road: Flaming Gorge In Northern Utah
Viewpoint: A group of hikers stops at a viewpoint near the Canyon Rim Campground to view the river and canyon below. The river is hundreds of feet below the canyon rim, and at one point is over 1,500 feet below the rim. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Flaming Gorge Boaters: Boaters traveling in both directions can be seen as they approach a bend in the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The photo was made from the Canyon Rim Trail. Boaters continually move up and down through the canyon as they move about in the reservoir. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Read More
Fr. Glenn: The Toughest Teaching
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
As you no doubt have heard, on the morning of August 27, 2025, the Church of the Annunciation in Minneapolis became the site of a horrid scene. During a Mass celebrating the first week of school, a shooter fired through the church windows, killing two children and injuring 18 others. This Catholic community, a place where generations of believers had gathered for baptisms, weddings, and communions, was shattered by violence that struck at the heart of innocence and faith. Why, why, WHY, we cry, strike at children?!
How do we make sense of such evil? Where is God in the midst of suffering? Read More
Sign Up For Elks Charity Golf Tournament In Los Alamos
New Mexico PBS Production Teams Wins 2025 Indigenous Media Award For Best Multimedia
NMPBS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico PBS (NMPBS) congratulates the Indigenously Positive series production team for winning a 2025 Indigenous Media Award for Best Multimedia, for their story, “Gaza looms over election for some Native people.”
Indigenously Positive is a collaborative partnership between New Mexico in Focus, NMPBS’ weekly news and public affairs show, and nonprofit news organization New Mexico In Depth. Episodes air on In Focus and are published on both organizations’ websites.
The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) presented awards recognizing outstanding Read More
Bee City Los Alamos Encourages Community To Welcome In Pollinators With Two Upcoming Events At The Garden
Scene from the Pollinator Demonstration Garden next to the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladialypost.com
Scene from the Pollinator Demonstration Garden next to the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladialypost.com
BCLA News:
With the help of many volunteers and dedicated advisory committee members, Bee City Los Alamos (BCLA) has been working diligently all summer. The 2025 Backyard Pollinator Garden Project welcomed applicants in June, and in July BCLA handed out more than 700 native plants to 45 residents in White Rock and Los Read More
Cinema Cindy Reviews: Eddington At SALA
By Cynthia Biddlecomb
Los Alamos
“Eddington”, released July 19, is playing through today at our local movie theater. Eddington is a contemporary Western from Ari Aster dropped into the mess that was the pandemic lock-down of May and June 2020.
The movie starts off as slow local drama, and morphs into dark comedy. We stop chuckling as it becomes a serious crime story, then an over-the-top thriller with guns and explosions. The best reason for New Mexico folks to see it, besides its big-name actors, is to recognize Truth or Consequences as the real star of the show.
Joaquin Phoenix (Joker, Napoleon) Read More
Daily Postcard: Cooper’s Hawk Perches At Nature Center
Daily Postcard: A juvenile Cooper’s Hawk perches on a railing Wednesday outside the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Jonathan Dowell, Ph.D./SnowyEgretPhotography
Another view of the juvenile Cooper’s Hawk perched on a railing Wednesday outside the Los Alamos Nature Center. Photo by Jonathan Dowell, Ph.D./SnowyEgretPhotography Read More
BOT Attack Shuts Down Online Payment Processing System At New Mexico Department Of Game & Fish License Sales
NMDGF News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Game & Fish (NMDGF) has experienced a BOT attack, which has caused the Department to shut down its online payment processing system. This affects all credit and debit card transactions for license and permit purchases.
During this time, customers will be unable to purchase licenses or permits with a credit card through the Department’s online system. NMDGF is working to resolve this technical issue and will provide an update as soon as possible.
In the interim, NMDGF has a solution to ensure customers can still get out into the field and enjoy Read More
Los Alamos Hilltoppers Football Beats Taos Tigers 42-13
The Toppers storm onto Sullivan Field to start the match. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Jordan Herrera breaks a tackle for a touchdown run. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By MIKE COTE
Sports Writer
Los Alamos Daily Post
Offense was again on display for the Los Alamos Hilltopper football team in its home opener Thursday night.
Los Alamos took on the Taos Tigers, one of the Hilltoppers’ oldest rivals, Thursday at Sullivan Field.
Both teams put up big yards on offense, but it was the Hilltoppers who got the ball into the end zone consistently, as they won big, 42-19.
It was the second Read More
UNM Center For Social Police Releases Groundbreaking Report Describing Health Care Billing Frustrations
UNM News:
University of New Mexico’s Center for Social Policy has just released the final findings of focus group interviews with New Mexico health professionals and claims processors.
The report, authored by Dr. Melanie Sonntag and Dr. Gabriel Sanchez, describes their frustrations with the complex and time-consuming billing and claims processing system in New Mexico’s hospital and private medical practices.
While there have been many general studies describing the cost and complexity of health payment systems in the United States, this is the first time that a state has collected detailed Read More
Honor. Remember. Climb The Cube. For 9/11 Responders
Be part of a commemorative celebration at the New Mexico Museum of Space History to honor the bravery of 9/11 first responders with the invigorating Climb the Cube event on Sept. 13. Courtesy/NMMSH
NMMSH News:
ALAMOGORDO — Be part of a commemorative celebration at the New Mexico Museum of Space History as we honor the bravery of 9/11 first responders with the invigorating Climb the Cube event on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025! Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Space is limited, so we strongly encourage participants to register in advance.
This event is a heartfelt tribute to the firefighters, police Read More
Upcoming Toppers Football Home Game Moved To Sept. 4
Ben Brousseau catches the ball. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS SPORTS News:
The contest between the Hilltoppers and Pojoaque Valley High School Elks has been changed to Thursday, Sept. 4. Game time is 6 p.m. at Sullivan Field. Gates will open at 5 p.m.
Tickets and season passes can be purchased in advance either through the HomeTown Fan app or online through Hometown Ticketing. Tickets can also be purchased at the gate with a credit card.
Season passes will include entry to all middle school games as well as high school regular season games. Passes are good for admission to all regular season home games but Read More
Praying Mantis Pays Late Summer Visit To White Rock
A praying mantis pays a late summer visit to a flower garden Thursday in White Rock. Photo by Joyce Wolff Read More
Unemployment Insurance Operations Center Closed Monday
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — All New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions’ offices, including the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center, will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.
The Unemployment Insurance Tax & Claims System (www.jobs.state.nm.us) is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Customer Service Agents in the Unemployment Insurance Operations Center will be available when business hours resume at 8 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 2. The business hours of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Operations Center are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Read More
U.S. Senators Heinrich And Luján Announce Legislation To Protect New Mexico Workers From Extreme Heat
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As temperatures climbed to historic levels once again this summer, U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), announced legislation that would implement workplace heat stress protections in New Mexico and nationwide.
“Every day, thousands of New Mexicans work to maintain our grid, build our roads, care for our favorite open spaces, farm the land, and do countless other jobs under the heat of the sun — work we all rely on to make our communities function. These folks deserve our respect. And with temperatures hitting higher than ever Read More
New Mexico State Fair Announces Labor Day Blowout Sale
EXPONM News:
The New Mexico State Fair is giving fairgoers the chance to purchase admission tickets for just $4 over Labor Day weekend.
Purchase tickets here: https://statefair.exponm.com/.
“Keeping the fair accessible to everyone is a top priority and this is an unbelievable opportunity to experience all the food, fun and entertainment for a great price,” said Dan Mourning, general manager of the New Mexico State Fair. “These tickets will go quickly so New Mexicans should act fast to take advantage of this incredible, limited-time option!”
The New Mexico State Fair, held annually in Albuquerque, Read More
Don’t Just Recycle, Recreate! Learn To Paint On Plastic Trash Sept. 6
Paint on plastic image. Workshop 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sept. 6 at SALA. Photo by Kes Luchini
COMMUNITY News:
The public is invited to attend a free drop-in Creative Reuse Art workshop, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6 at the SALA Los Alamos Event Center.
Painting on plastic is more than just a fun activity – it’s a new way of thinking about art. Let’s rethink what “waste” really means and create beauty out of waste. Whether you’re comfortable with a paintbrush or you’d rather just use your fingers, everyone is welcome to try their hand at this Creative Reuse Workshop. This is an opportunity to create Read More
This Week In Sports: Sept. 2-6, 2025
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers teams have a busy week coming up with soccer, football, volleyball and cross-country.
Hilltopper games 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. 2 Tuesday
- 6 p.m. — Volleyball vs. Menaul Away
Sept. 3 Wednesday
- 4:30 p.m. — Girls Soccer vs. Rio Rancho at APS Metro Tournament
- 5:30 p.m. — Boys Soccer vs. Hope Christian Home
Sept. 4 Thursday
- 6 p.m. — Volleyball vs. Santa Fe Away
- 6 p.m. — Football vs. Pojoaque Home
Sept. 5 Friday
- 4:30 p.m. — Girls Soccer vs.
Los Alamos High Class Of 1970 Returns For 55th Reunion
Nearly 75 members of the LAHS Class of 1970 gathered last week for their 55-year reunion. Courtesy photo
Members of the Los Alamos High School Class of 1970 at their 55-year reunion celebration during the Summer Concert on Aug. 22 at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
By Nancy Thomas Hatfield and John Calvin
Class of 1970 LAHS Graduates
Commemorating 55 years since graduating from Los Alamos High School, nearly 75 members of the Class of 1970 recently gathered in town to celebrate. Kickoff to the weekend melded the meet-and-greet gathering with the lively Los Alamos Summer Concert Series event Read More
DPLAC To Hold Monthly Meeting Monday Sept. 8
DPLAC News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLAC) will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 Monday, Sept. 8, with open discussion starting around 7 p.m. for about 30 minutes.
DPLAC is continuing its new meeting format with a short business meeting followed by open discussion.
In person option:
- ProjectY co-work space at 150 Central Park Square.
Zoom option:
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81654127593
- Meeting ID: 816 5412 7593
Agenda:
- Candidate introductions, 3 minutes each;
- Executive team updates (Chair, Vice Chair, Ward Chairs);
- School Board Candidates;
- County Council update; and
