LAPS Foundation: 2025 Memorial Scholarship Recipients
LAHS 2025 scholarship recipients Annabelle Rosette and Andie Kelly. Photo by Jessica Booton
LAHS 2025 scholarship recipients Zoe Bent, Isabella Blair, Hayden Kim and Sofia West. Photo by Jessica Booton
LAHS 2025 scholarship recipients Jack Dunwoody, Mikayla Padilla and Sophia Pieck. Courtesy photo
LAPS Foundation News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Foundation administers several memorial scholarships to graduating seniors each year.
Memorial Scholarship recipients from the Class of 2025:
The Irene Boone Memorial Scholarship is made possible through the generosity of long-time Read More
Mission Street Arts Presents Free Collage Workshop By Liza MacKinnon At Jemez Springs Public Library
Mission Street Arts News:
JEMEZ SPRINGS – Mission Street Arts announces a free collage workshop by artist in residence Liza MacKinnon,11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Jemez Springs Public Library.
MacKinnon will provide a mixed media exploration of place, home, and “the journeys we take”. Select maps and images from her extensive collection (or bring your own) to create visual links, honor special places, and define locations that resonate with your life to create your mixed media “Mapping the Heart” masterpiece.
During the workshop, MacKinnon will teach embroidery on paper techniques Read More
Posts From The Road: Bryce On The Fly
The Amphitheater: Bryce Canyon National Park features geological formations known as ‘hoodoos’. The heart of the park is the huge amphitheater, which features thousands of colorful hoodoos. The park features a 19-mile scenic drive that leads visitors to 13 viewpoints along the way. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Hikers: Hikers make their way up through the hoodoos to the rim trail at the upper rim of the amphitheater. The depth of the amphitheater can be over 600 feet from the rim, depending on which trail the hiker is on. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer Read More
Fr. Glenn: Sins Of Omission
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
There are likely few of us who have not passed over opportunities—sometimes pressing—to help others. That is our fault of selfishness—putting wants ahead of the needs of others, whether that personal desire be of money, time, convenience, etc. The French philosopher Voltaire’s provocative statement, “Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do,” tends to subtly chastise us on such occasions, and conscience challenges us to reflect on the moral weight of inaction, a principle that resonates deeply within biblical teachings, historical examples, and plain ol’ human Read More
LANL: New Approach Detects Adversarial Attacks In Multimodal AI Systems
In this representation of the adversarial threat detection framework, vibrant filaments carry incoming text and image icons into a central node, while a faceted topological shield composed of glowing simplices deflects a dark, glitchy mass on the right. The composition emphasizes the contrast between clean data flows and adversarial interference. Credit/DALL-E by Manish Bhattarai
LANL News:
- Topological signatures key to revealing attacks, identifying origins of threats
New vulnerabilities have emerged with the rapid advancement and adoption of multimodal foundational AI models, Read More
Ryti: Thanking Sen. Heinrich For Leadership In Finding Practical Solutions To Promote Health Of Forests & Communities
By RANDALL RYTI
Los Alamos
I thank Senator Heinrich for his leadership in finding practical solutions to promote the health of our forests and our communities with practical legislation to boost forest service land management (see ‘Heinrich, Warnock, Daines, Justice Introduce Legislation To Protect Communities From Increasingly Catastrophic Wildfires, Boost Forest Management At Forest Service’, (https://ladptest2.ortizaudio.net/heinrich-warnock-daines-justice-introduce-legislation-to-protect-communities-from-increasingly-catastrophic-wildfires-boost-forest-management-at-forest-service/ Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory Leads Research Collaboration In Which New Measurement Of Free Neutron Lifetime Achieves World-Record Precision
Student researchers Lucas Opiola from Valparaiso University and Nathan Washecheck from North Carolina State University check on the elevator movement. The UCNTau apparatus extends more than 20 feet above the ground at the Ultracold Neutron Facility. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- UCNTau collaboration validates past results, techniques for future experiments
Incorporated into every aspect of everyday life, the neutron is a fundamental particle of nature. Now, a research collaboration led by Los Alamos National Laboratory has improved the precision of free neutron lifetime measurements. Read More
PEEC & LEWF To Host Eat Like A Bear Event Aug. 22
PEEC News:
The community is invited to join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation (LEWF) to eat like a bear, 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road.
The event will begin with a presentation by Dr. Kathleen Ramsay about black bears. Following Dr. Ramsay’s talk, guests will browse a buffet-style dinner featuring food from Vigilante Pizza and appetizers inspired by a black bear’s diet. It will be a delicious, fun, and educational evening. Drinks will include different herbal teas and a cash Read More
Scenes From 2025 Summer Crafts Fair At Fuller Lodge
Scene from Los Alamos Arts Council’s (LAAC) 2025 Summer Craft Fair Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. This year’s event featured more than 80 vendors and crafters. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from LAAC’s 2025 Summer Craft Fair Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from LAAC’s 2025 Summer Craft Fair Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from LAAC’s 2025 Summer Craft Fair Saturday on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
NMED Monitoring Potential Discoloration In Animas River
NMED News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is monitoring potential discoloration in the Upper Animas River caused by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency team entering the Natalie Occidental Mine near Cement Creek in southwestern Colorado for a routine inspection.
The discoloration or “orange colored water” stems from sediment disturbed while entering the mine for an inspection. While no health or environmental effects are expected, NMED is alerting those local municipalities, businesses, tribal communities, and members of the public near the river, including Read More
New Mexico Press Association Meets In Los Alamos
Eleven members of the New Mexico Press Association (NMPA) Board of Directors gathered from across the state in person in Los Alamos and online July 25 for its third quarterly meeting. The meeting was held at the Los Alamos Research Park. Attending were Board President Carol A. Clark-Los Alamos Daily Post; First Vice President Frank Leto-El Rito Media; Second Vice President Patrick Dorsey-Santa Fe New Mexican; Secretary/Treasurer Nick Seibel-Silver City Daily Press/Deming Headlight; Past President Barbara Beck-Roswell Daily Record; Donn Friedman-Albuquerque Journal; Shane Atkinson-Taos Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Aug. 15-21, 2025
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Aug. 15-21, 2025:
Friday, Aug. 15, 2025
- 06:00 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11:00 a.m. County Council Replay 8-05–25
- 04:00 a.m. Democracy Now!
- 05:00 a.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 06:00 a.m. Coexisting With Cougars: Protecting Wildlife While Reducing Conflict
- 07:00
Video: Councilor Beverly Neal-Clinton On Aug. 5 Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Beverly Neal-Clinton provides a summary of Council’s Tuesday, Aug. 5 meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
All Shall Be Well: The Faith Around the Corner
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 Pastor Lynn Finnegan
Associate Priest
The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith
Santa Fe
“Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” (Heb. 11:1)
This verse from the biblical book of Hebrews in the New Testament sure does sound good. It has all the right, strong words: faith, assurance, hope, conviction. But what do we do on those days/weeks/months when we can’t muster up faith, have only the assurance Read More
Daily Postcard: Doe And Fawn Spotted In Lunchtime Stretch
Daily Postcard: A doe and one of her fawns stretching their necks to reach the leaves of a locust tree during lunch recently in the yard of a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Ken Hanson
Fawn twins grazing recently in the yard of a residence on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Ken HansonNew Community Café & Play Space Blooms In Los Alamos
COMMUNITY News:
A new kind of community gathering place has arrived in Los Alamos — Desert Bloom Play Café — combining a welcoming coffee shop atmosphere with a safe, engaging indoor play space for children.
Located at 147 Central Park Square, Desert Bloom Play Café is designed for everyone to enjoy — whether you’re a parent looking for a fun outing with the kids or simply someone who loves good coffee, ice cream, and a cozy place to relax. Guests are welcome anytime, no kids or play session required.
Everyone can sip locally roasted coffee, espresso drinks, Italian sodas or treat themselves to ice Read More
White Rock Evening Markets 4-7PM Wednesday Aug. 13
COUNTY News:
The White Rock Evening Market runs 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 118 N.M. 4.
The White Rock Evening Markets will run 4-7 p.m. each Wednesday through Sept. 17. Read More
Sign Up For 2025 Hilltopper Run And Support Your Schools!
Scene from a previous Hilltopper Run. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
TCR Production’s Tom Rojas, left, presents a check to LAPS Foundation Board President Kurt Steinhaus. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation
LAPS Foundation News:
The community is invited to join the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Foundation, Sunday, Aug. 17, for the 4th annual Hilltopper Run. What better way to support the schools as the 2025-2026 school year is getting underway?
The run will be hosted by TCR Productions of Albuquerque, owned by Tom Rojas, a Los Alamos High School alum from the Class of 1972. All proceeds from the race Read More
Forest Service: New Mexico Fire Positions For 2026
SFNF News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) of the USDA Forest Service is hiring – looking for dedicated individuals to support fire operations. These positions are vital to wildfire preparedness and disaster response across federal and state agencies.
Jobs include dispatchers, equipment operators, fire engine operators, fire prevention specialists, forestry aids and technicians, handcrew members, helitack crew members, hotshot crew members, prescribed fire and fuels specialists, smokejumpers, and more.
Applications are open now through Aug. 22, 2025 on USAJobs.gov Read More
Scenes From Recent Trip Passing Through Vancouver
View passing by Vancouver taken from the deck of a cruise ship during a recent trip heading to Alaska. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Another view of Vancouver taken from the deck of a cruise ship. Photo by Liddie Martinez
A scene viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez
A scene viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Wood-carved totem poles viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez
More wood-carved totem poles viewed during a recent trip through Vancouver. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
