Los Alamos Football Takes On Española Valley Friday Night In 2025 Season Opener
By MIKE COTE
Sports Writer
Los Alamos Daily Post
Expectations are high for the Los Alamos High School football team heading into the 2025 season coming off one of its best campaigns in recent history.
The Hilltoppers will open their 2025 season Friday night at Española Valley. Game time is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Española Valley High School.
In 2024, the Hilltoppers bounced back from a rough start, dropping three straight games in the first three weeks of the season, to reel off eight straight victories. The Hilltoppers finished with a mark of 8-4 before a season-ending Class 5A playoff loss to Gadsden Read More
Posts From The Road: Traversing So. Utah’s Back Roads
Red Canyon: Red Canyon is a small area just a few miles from Bryce Canyon National Park. It is a popular recreation area that offers dramatic red rock formations and terrain for visitors to explore. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Retired: An old wooden windmill sits in a pasture a few miles east of Zion National Park. The windmill caught my eye as the entire structure is made of wood, even the blades that remain. Just minutes before seeing this ranch area where cattle roam, drivers were navigating their way through the spectacular rock formations within Zion National Park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More
Fr. Glenn: Standing Firm
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
A headline caught the eye recently: “Denzel Washington Blasts Cancel Culture; Says Faith Matters More Than Followers”. Asked whether he was concerned about losing approval and followers by not acquiescing to popular culture, Mr. Washington responded: “I don’t follow anybody … I follow God, I don’t follow man. I have faith in God.” He added: “You can’t be canceled if you haven’t signed up. Don’t sign up.” This reminds of Oscar Wilde: “A man who does not think for himself does not think at all.”
In a world saturated with noise—social media clamor, cultural trends, and the relentless Read More
LANL: Energized Watershed Project Could Boost New Mexico Economy And Increase Water Security
LANL’s Sanna Sevanto led this agrivoltaics project in El Rito through the state SBA Program. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
The Energized Watershed project was recently announced as a semifinalist in the Regional Innovation Engine competition through the National Science Foundation (NSF). With goals of increasing local water security and creating economic opportunities, the project would bring new vitality to the state of New Mexico, if selected.
“The whole purpose of the NSF Engines program is to build innovation and economic growth ecosystems in the areas that receive funding,” said Sanna Read More
New Mexico Delegation Welcomes $22 Million To Provide High-Speed Internet To Socorro, Torrance & Valencia
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed $22 million via the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide high-speed internet to 783 people, 14 businesses, and 40 farms in Socorro, Torrance, and Valencia Counties in New Mexico.
This investment is made possible through congressional funding provided to USDA’s Rural Development, which offers loans, grants, and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic Read More
Candidate Filing Day For School Board, UNM-LA Advisory Board, Mirador Public Improvement District Board Is Aug. 26
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos residents have the opportunity to make a difference by running for office in the upcoming nonpartisan local elections on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Positions on the School Board, UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board, and Mirador Public Improvement District Board are on the ballot.
Candidate Filing Day
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.
In person at the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office, 1000 Central Ave., Suite 240. Candidates should call the Clerk’s office at 505.662.8010 if unable to appear in person.
Positions Available:
- LAPS School Board – District 1: representing Piñon School
Op-Ed: Los Alamos Our Arts Need Help!
By BECCA JONES
Los Alamos
Code Red in Los Alamos: our town’s arts heartbeat is at risk.
The Los Alamos Arts Council and Fuller Lodge Art Center are facing a $10,000 year-end deficit, and they need our support now to remain thriving community anchors.
Why this matters…
These spaces offer essential, affordable access to the arts for all ages:
- After-school programs for elementary students, a safe and welcoming environment where kids can explore creativity; giving kids a “third place”;
- Adult art classes that build skills, foster community connections, and help neighbors reconnect with
Palestine Film Series: ‘The Encampments’ Tuesday At SALA
COMMUNITY News:
The Palestine Film Series continues with the documentary “The Encampments” provided to the community free of charge at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at SALA Event Center.
From Executive Producer Macklemore, “The Encampments offers an urgent, intimate portrait of America’s student movement, ignited at Columbia University as students protested their university’s ties to the war on Gaza. Their actions sparked a nationwide uprising, with encampments spreading across hundreds of campuses. Featuring detained activist Mahmoud Khalil, alongside professors, whistleblowers, Read More
MOWW To Feature Dr. Glen McDuff At Aug. 19 Meeting
Dr. Glen McDuff
MOWW News:
This month’s meeting of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) is Tuesday, Aug. 19, in conference room 203A at the Los Alamos Research Park. Dr. Glen McDuff will be the featured speaker. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of St. Andrews and a degree in electrical engineering from Texas Tech University, where he was also a professor. Dr. McDuff is retired from Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Jan. 1, 1947, saw the creation of the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL). Ownership of LASL was transferred from the Department Read More
Hummingbirds Wait In Line For Sugar Water On Cochiti Mesa
Daily Postcard: A hummingbird waits in line for sugar water Monday on Cochiti Mesa. Photo by Marcela Walker Read More
County Council To Hold Work Session Tuesday Aug. 19
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council is set to hold a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
NOTE: This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85448619994
Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): +1 346 248 7799 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + +1 669 444 9171 US or + 1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699
Webinar ID: 854 Read More
Daily Postcard: Pajarito Mountain Trail
Daily Postcard: One of the handmade trails Friday on Pajarito Mountain, maintained by volunteers who rake, clear logs, and more, and keep everything running smoothly with pure stoke. These hand-built trails are something special and are designed to challenge hikers to be better than they were yesterday. #HandbuiltTrails #VolunteerBuilt #PajaritoMTB #MountainBiking. Courtesy/Pajarito Mountain Read More
Community Invited To Attend 50th Anniversary Celebration For Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church Sunday Aug. 24, 2025
Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church News:
Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church invites the community to join in celebrating God’s grace and faithfulness for 50 years!
Sunday worship is 10:20 a.m. Aug. 24, at 333 Bryce Ave. in White Rock, with a light lunch to follow.
This celebration is open to all, but please RSVP for lunch to: bapc50th@brycepresbyterian.org.
Hatch Chili Roasting Underway At Smith’s In White Rock
Tony the chili roaster was on the job today, filling the air with that distinctive aroma of Hatch roasted chilis outside Smith’s at 31 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock. Hatch chilis are special due to their unique flavor and growing conditions in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico. The combination of high altitude, rich volcanic soil, and a distinctive climate contributes to their earthy, buttery, and smoky flavor. This flavor profile, combined with the tradition of roasting them, makes Hatch chilis a sought-after ingredient, particularly during their late summer harvest season. Photo by Margaret
Honoring Historian Nancy Bartlit: The Spirit Of Peace, Legacy, And Exploration Opens Oppenheimer Festival
COMMUNITY News:
On Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, the Oppenheimer Festival will open with a very special evening—an Opening Dinner and Tribute to Nancy R. Bartlit, one of Los Alamos’ most influential historians, civic leaders, and storytellers.
A 63-year resident of Los Alamos, Nancy has dedicated her life to preserving and sharing the history of this community and its role in the world. Her work has ensured that many of the landmarks, stories, and commemorations we enjoy today will endure for future generations. From championing the statues of Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie Groves Read More
County Procurement Meet & Greet For Local Businesses
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County will host a workshop focused on procurement/purchasing by the County with local businesses, 6-8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 25, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave.
This event will provide an overview of the County’s procurement process and will be an opportunity to hear from the local business community.
The event is open to all local business owners and interested individuals.
Event goals:
- Define the types of goods and services the County buys – to deliver needed goods and services to our residents, the County contracts with a wide variety of vendors.
- Describe the
Scenes From Summer Concert Aug. 15 At Ashley Pond Park
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos Key Club Coordinator Morrie Pongratz with LAHS Key Club Member Zoe Bent, center, and President Uxue Sansinena at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. The LAHS Key Club is donating $3,000 to the Lincoln County Community Foundation for ‘Wildfire/Flood Relief’. The Key Clubbers sell cotton candy during the summer concerts. and although they collected only $152.05 in their donations jar in 2024, they voted to donate $3,000 to the ‘Wildfire/Flood Relief’ charitable cause. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Summer Concert headliner Lumbre Del Sol performing Read More
Las Cruces Man Gets 84 Months In Prison For Possession Of Methamphetamine And Fentanyl After Fleeing From Officers
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Las Cruces man was sentenced Friday to 84 months in prison for possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl after fleeing from officers attempting to arrest him on a warrant.
There is no parole in the federal system.
According to court documents, on May 15, 2024, Las Cruces Police Department officers attempted to arrest Guillermo Yanez, 47, on an outstanding warrant out of El Paso, Texas, for tampering with evidence in a narcotics case.
When officers approached, Yanez fled on foot, jumping a wall into an apartment complex. During the chase, officers saw him reach into Read More
LAPS Welcomes Students Back To School
Scene from students back in class this week. Courtesy/LAPS
Scene from students back at school this week. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) welcomed students back to school this week for the start of the 2025-2026 school year. In White Rock, elementary students stepped into new school buildings.
“We are so excited to welcome students into our new buildings,” Superintendent Jennifer Guy said. “Both schools are amazing. We are extremely grateful to the taxpayers and county for their support of our schools, students, families and staff.”
The school hours adopted last Read More
County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board To Meet Aug. 19
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board will meet at noon, Tuesday, Aug. 19, in Council Chamber at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
The agenda packet is available here.
Note: The Sept. 16, 2025, Lodgers’ Tax meeting has been canceled due to scheduling conflicts. Read More
