Daily Postcard: First Hollyhocks Of The Season
Daily Postcard: The first Hollyhocks of the season blossomed May 25 in Velarde. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
Chappel: Taking A Moment To Thank Community
By JASON CHAPPEL
Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
As we head into tomorrow’s primary election, I want to take a moment to thank the people of Los Alamos and White Rock.
Over the last several months, I’ve had the opportunity to attend events, answer questions, and have conversations with residents from across our communities. Whether you support me, support another candidate, or are still deciding, I am grateful to everyone who has taken the time to engage in the process.
When I decided to run for County Council, I did so because I believe local government works best when it stays focused on the Read More
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Opens Friday At Elks Lodge
Los Alamos Elks Lodge News:
As anyone who’s ever gone to a live shadow-cast performance of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” can attest, it’s much more than entertainment. It’s way beyond a night at the movies.
Whether considering going for the first time or a long-time fan with props and costume, here’s a chance to “don’t dream it — be it.”
Director Alexandra DiBranco will present “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays June 5, 6, 19, and 20 at the Los Alamos Elks Lodge, 1601 Trinity Drive.
Doors will open at 8 p.m., with the movie starting at 8:55 p.m. The show Read More
LAHS Class Of ’81 Seeks Classmate Info For 45th Reunion
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Class of 1981 reunion committee is seeking contact information for individuals who identify as members of the Class of 81.
This contact information will be used for the 45th reunion this year and the 50th reunion in 2031.
The Class of ‘81 45th reunion will be Sept. 17-20 in Los Alamos, and the reunion committee would like to get registration information into the hands of its missing classmates.
Classmates can update their contact information on the class reunion google doc:
- lahs2001reunioncontactinfo.xls
x, which they can access through the
Elks Lodge To Host Annual Flag Day Celebration June 14
Elks Lodge 2083 to host its annual Flag Day Celebration June 14 at 1601 Trinity Drive. Courtesy photo
Elks Lodge 2083 News:
On Sunday, June 14, Elks Lodge 2083 will host its annual Flag Day Celebration. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. and conclude with a light lunch. All are welcome to attend.
Damaged flags may also be brought to the lodge for proper disposal. Prior to Flag Day, flags can be placed in the labeled can outside the south entrance of the lodge.
The history of Flag Day:
On June 14, 1885, in a one-room schoolhouse in Waubeka, Wisc., schoolteacher Bernard Cigrand asked his students to write Read More
McCrory Endorses Katherine Clark For Secretary Of State
By Tom McCroryLos Alamos
Democratic voters in New Mexico are blessed with an abundance of well qualified candidates for federal, state and local conditions. However, we are especially fortunate to have Katharine Clark running for New Mexico Secretary of State.
IHM To Host Eucharistic Procession To Ashley Pond Park
Scene from the Eucharistic Procession crossing Central Avenue on its way to Ashley Pond Park on the Feast of Corpus Christi in 2025. Courtesy/IHM
Scene from Benediction at an Altar of Adoration at Ashley Pond Park during the Feast of Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession event in 2025. Courtesy/IHM
IHM Community News:
The Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (IHM) will host its third annual Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Corpus Christi to be held this year on Sunday, June 7.
The procession will begin at IHM at 3700 Canyon Road immediately following the 9 a.m. Mass, proceed up Canyon Read More
Chamber Of Commerce Announces ChamberFest June 6
LACOC News:
It’s time for ChamberFest 2026! The event will run from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., June 6 in White Rock and in Los Alamos! It will be a year to beat with new things and outreach to connect to all members in and around the community.
There are also other fun events in Los Alamos, including the mosaic project, and the bag book sale by the Friends of Los Alamos Library at the Mesa Library. Plus, after ChamberFest, you can head up to Pajarito Mountain for Summerfest (https://www.pajarito.ski/)!
ChamberFest is one of many benefits to all Chamber of Commerce members. It is a low-cost showcase, (free this Read More
Los Alamos Makers Announces Introductory Creative Technology Workshop Series Open To Public
Examples of products created using the tools and techniques taught during the Los Alamos Makers Creative Workshop series. Courtesy photo
Examples of products created using the tools and techniques taught during the Los Alamos Makers Creative Workshop series. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos Makers is announcing a series of introductory creative technology workshops designed to help community members, makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and Creative Workforce Development cohort members gain hands-on familiarity with digital design and fabrication tools.
The workshop series Read More
Alzheimer’s Association Encourages New Mexicans To Take Charge Of Their Brain Health
HEALTHCARE News:
During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month this June, the Alzheimer’s Association is calling on people across New Mexico to take charge of their brain health and learn how healthy habits and early detection can make a meaningful difference.
In New Mexico, 46,000 people are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and 68,000 family members and friends provide unpaid care. As the population ages, those numbers are expected to grow, underscoring the importance of brain health education and early detection in local communities.
Despite growing awareness of Alzheimer’s, a significant Read More
LAYSL Launches Important New Fundraising Campaign
From Los Alamos Youth Soccer League:
The Los Alamos Youth Soccer League is excited to announce a new fundraising campaign aimed at improving our soccer fields and supporting the hundreds of local kids who play each year.
Right now, our volunteer coaches spend hours every week painting field lines by hand so our athletes have a safe and enjoyable place to play. While we’re grateful for their dedication, we’d love to give them more time to focus on what matters most: coaching and developing our players.
We’re raising funds to purchase professional field painting equipment that will improve Read More
AMA Statement On Executive Order Directing CDC To Further Assess Childhood Vaccine Schedule
By Bobby Mukkamala, MD
President
American Medical Association
“There is no credible scientific evidence to support changing the current childhood vaccine schedule. That schedule is built on decades of rigorous research and real-world data, and it is designed to protect children in the U.S. when they are most vulnerable based on our nation’s disease burden.
“Altering it without clear, evidence-based justification risks continued confusion for parents and patients, undermining trust in vaccines, and ultimately lowering vaccination rates. That would put more children and communities Read More
Sen. Heinrich Announces 2026 Endorsements Ahead Of Tuesday’s Primary Elections
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Ahead of New Mexico’s Primary Elections on Tuesday, Sen. Martin Heinrich announced his endorsements for statewide offices, county commissions, county sheriff, and the New Mexico House of Representatives, backing candidates that will help strengthen local economies, keep communities safe, and deliver real results for New Mexico families.
“From securing our elections to strengthening public safety and protecting the lands that define our way of life, the leaders we elect this year will make decisions that shape New Mexico’s future long after this election Read More
Public Encouraged To Listen To NMED’s Presentation On Hexavalent Chromium Plume
COUNTY News:
The public is encouraged to hear a presentation from the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) regarding the hexavalent chromium plume at the Board of Public Utilities meeting at 5:30 p.m., June 3, 2026.
Hexavalent chromium was used by the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) from the 1950s–1970s. Contaminated water was periodically released into Sandia Canyon and Mortandad Canyon during this time frame. LANL contracts N3B to remediate contaminated groundwater, and N3B must work with NMED’s regulations for contamination levels.
The Department of Public Utilities Read More
Scenes From Summer Concert Friday Night At Ashley Pond
Scene from the Summer Concert Friday Night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Crowd fills the hillside in front of stage during Friday’s concert. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Photo by VaLynn Purvis Read More
Four LAHS Seniors Awarded 2026 LASO Scholarships
By JOYCE ANN GUZIK
Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra
The Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra awarded four scholarships to Los Alamos High School Seniors in 2026. These scholarships recognize seniors who have demonstrated exceptional interest and accomplishments in music. The student must attend Los Alamos High School or live in Los Alamos County. The scholarships are intended to encourage the recipients to continue their musical activities, regardless of whether they pursue music as a career. Three of these scholarships were made possible by donations in memory of LASO members who have passed Read More
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony—Berm Project Phase 3
Map of approximate travel route from the press conference to the ribbon cutting.
NMBA News:
COLUMBUS — State and local leaders will gather on Monday, June 1, to announce the completion of the first of three phases (phase 3) of the Southern New Mexico Berm Project, a critical flood control and border infrastructure initiative designed to strengthen public safety and support long-term economic development along the U.S.–Mexico border.
Led by the New Mexico Border Authority in partnership with Luna County, the Berm Project is a three-phase infrastructure initiative focused on flood mitigation, Read More
NMAR Releases April 2026 New Mexico Housing Market Stats
NMAR News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Association of REALTORS (NMAR) reports that New Mexico’s housing market remained steady in April 2026, with statewide sales totaling 1,702 transactions, a slight decrease from March’s 1,738 sales as the market settled following a strong early spring surge.
Despite the modest month-over-month decline in sales activity, the statewide median sold price increased to $350,000 from $345,950 in March, reflecting continued price resilience. Homes sold more quickly in April, averaging 57 days on market compared to 65 days in March, while active listings increased Read More
A Lightness Of Being: Works On Paper By Mimi Chen Ting At Millicent Rogers Museum
MRM News:
TAOS — The Millicent Rogers Museum is pleased to present A Lightness of Being: Works on paper by Mimi Chen Ting, a solo exhibition celebrating one of the most intimate and immediate dimensions of the late artist’s remarkable practice. On view from June 20 through December 20, 2026, the exhibition brings together a focused selection of works on paper and monoprints spanning more than two decades of Ting’s life and work in Taos, New Mexico—the high desert landscape that became the spiritual and creative center of her final years.
Mimi Chen Ting (1946–2022) was a Chinese-American Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: May 26, 2026
BRIDGE News:
In the May 27 handicap pair game, Allyn Pratt and Bobby Haynes were 1st in Flights A and B, Ann-Marie Graves and Mary Courtright were 2nd is Flight A, and Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 3rd in A. Jerry Morzinski and Tom Alexander were 2nd in Flight B, Bev Cooper and Randy Baker were 3rd in B, and Linda Lambert and Harry Dewey were 4th in B.
In the May 27 Grass Roots Fund game, Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 1st in Flight A, Tom Alexander and Jerry Morzinski were 2nd in A, 1st in B, Jerry Fleming and Cliff Rudy were 3rd in A, and John Ruminer and Earle Marie Hanson were 4th in A. Bobby Haynes Read More
