Celebrate Bear Month With PEEC And Bathtub Row Brewing
PEEC News:
Join us for the release of our collaborative, limited-edition beer, “Bearry Brown”, at Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op.
Special edition bear pint glasses ($10*) and bear hats ($20) for sale (while supplies last!).
*includes 1/2 off your first pour (of any beer) Read More
Two New Documents Added To Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify you that new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Response to the New Mexico Environment Department Notice of Disapproval on the Investigation Report for Twomile Canyon Aggregate Area, and Submittal of Revision 1
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-703882_EMLA-25-BF120-2-1_Twomile_CAA_IR_R1_NOD_Resp_073125.pdf
Scenes From Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Scene in the airport taken during a recent trip traveling through the British Columbia city of Vancouver on Canada’s west coast. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Scene in the airport taken during a recent trip traveling through the British Columbia city of Vancouver on Canada’s west coast. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Scene of buildings taken during a recent trip through the British Columbia city of Vancouver on Canada’s west coast. Photo by Liddie Martinez
Scene of University Canada West taken during a recent trip through the British Columbia city of Vancouver on Canada’s west coast. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
Catch Of The Week: St. Paul Cyber Attack … What We Know So Far
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post
The city of St. Paul, Minn., was the latest target of a cyber-attack, bringing city systems and services to a grinding halt. The attack was first detected on July 25 and still appears to be affecting city services. The impact to the city was so great that Gov. Tim Walz had to call in the National Guard, which also has a cyber component.
What happened? What we know so far – the city first noticed suspicious activity in their systems on the morning of July 25. Leadership shut down access to that system and then shut down internet access Read More
Valles Caldera Seeks Input On Draft General Management Plan And Valle Grande District Development Concept Plan
Public landowners and stakeholders are invited to comment on upcoming projects at Valles Caldera. Courtesy/NPS
NPS News:
The National Park Service (NPS) invites public feedback on a draft general management plan and environmental assessment from Aug. 1 through Aug. 31, 2025.
The plan would establish long-term direction for resource protection and visitor experiences at the park, as well as high-level concepts to guide potential future facility investments. The public engagement period for this stage of the planning effort includes opportunities to submit written comments and learn Read More
Obituary: Connie Leone Blair Johnson Merrill May 2, 1961
CONNIE LEONE BLAIR JOHNSON MERRILL May 2, 1961 – Aug. 1, 2025
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Connie Leone Blair Johnson Merrill, passed away peacefully Aug. 1, 2025, at the age of 64.
Connie was born May 2, 1961, in Ogden, Utah, to Dewain Medwin Blair and Leone Madsen Blair. She grew up in Clearfield, Utah, and for the past 36 years made her home in Los Alamos, New Mexico, where she touched countless lives with her warmth, service, and love.
July 12, 1979, Connie was sealed to Michael F. Johnson in the Salt Lake Temple. Together they raised a beautiful family and shared many Read More
Los Alamos Public Library To Host Authors, Presenters And Events Throughout August
LIBRARY News:
The Los Alamos Public Library hosts several exciting programs during August this year.
At 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 14, local writer David Mutschlecner will read from his latest publication. At 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20, national bestselling author Casey McQuiston will make a virtual visit to our library to discuss their many works, including Red, White & Royal Blue and their latest, The Pairing.
A special presentation, Women on the Santa Fe Trail, will be shared at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 21. And our fourth annual Atomicon, a celebration of comics, costumes, adventure and Read More
Celebrate ‘Family Day Fiesta’ At Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site
NMDCA News:
You’re invited to Family Day Fiesta, a free and fun annual event, hosted by Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site, the Friends of Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site, and community partners including the Town of Mesilla, New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, City of Las Cruces Museums & Libraries, and many more.
From 10 a.m.–1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23, enjoy mariachi music, folklorico dancing, creative and kid-friendly activities, and a chance to explore the culture and history of Mesilla. From 11:30 a.m. to noon in partnership with the Town of Mesilla and the Calavera Coalition, Read More
Daily Postcard: Rufous Hummingbird Prepares To Refuel
Daily Postcard: This Rufous Hummingbird is a “regular” at one of several feeders at a home near Overlook Park. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
FBI: Dulce Man Charged With Shooting Minor During Argument Inside A Vehicle
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A Dulce man has been charged in federal court for allegedly shooting a minor during an argument inside a vehicle.
According to court documents, on July 21, 2025, the minor victim was in a vehicle with another person when they picked up Leandrew Cody Velarde, 21, an enrolled member of the Jicarilla Apache Nation, who appeared intoxicated. During a subsequent argument, a gun discharged, striking the victim in the buttocks. When the victim attempted to call 911, Velarde reportedly threw their phone and fled the scene.
The victim was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment.
New Mexico Tourism Department Awards Second Round Of Route 66 Centennial Grant Funding
Courtesy/NMTD
NMTD News:
SANTA FE, NM – With the Route 66 centennial just around the bend, the New Mexico Tourism Department (NMTD) is revving up its Route 66 Centennial Grant Program for another year.
Thanks to a special appropriation allocated to NMTD during the 2025 Legislative Session, NMTD will be awarding a total of $1,306,097 to Route 66 communities in fiscal year 2026 for the purposes of marketing and promotion, special events and infrastructure.
NMTD awarded $752,538 in funding for marketing and promotion, $423,559 for infrastructure and $130,000 for special events.
“Promoting Read More
Los Alamos Master Gardeners Association To Present Talk On ‘Invasive Insects–Vigilance Is Key!’ Thursday Aug. 7
Master Gardeners News:
At its next meeting, the Los Alamos Master Gardeners Association will present Bethany Abrahamson, Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agent from Sandoval County, who will speak on the dangers and realities of invasive insects in New Mexico.
Having worked as an entomology and nursery inspector with the New Mexico Department of Agriculture for nearly 10 years, Abrahamson helped protect the state from invasive pests, including Japanese beetle and pecan weevil.
She will alert attendees at the meeting to the greatest threats and how to identify changes in the landscapes Read More
LALT: ‘Julius Caesar’ Opens Thursday At Hans Bethe House
The cast of LALT’s ‘Julius Caesar’, opening Thursday at the Hans Bethe House. Courtesy/LALT
LALT News:
Shakespeare in the Park has long been mentioned as something the Little Theatre “should do” but hadn’t. When LALT discovered it would have to vacate the Performing Arts Center for a time to allow for a renovation project, the Artistic Committee decided this was the time to make it happen, despite a few hurdles.
The first hurdle was funding. Due to renovations by the County, LALT is in a tight financial position for this and next year’s seasons. In stepped 100+ Women Who Care, who collectively donated Read More
LANL: Community Relations Plan For Hazardous Waste Facility Permit — Request For Input
LANL News:
The Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) generates some hazardous and mixed waste. In November 2010, the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) issued LANL Hazardous Waste Facility Permit (EPA ID Number NM0890010515-1).
The Permit establishes standards for how LANL manages, stores and treats hazardous wastes on-site and for the closure and post-closure care of permitted waste management units.
In compliance with the permit, LANL updates a Community Relations Plan annually, pending input from the public.
The plan provides for six elements of community relations:
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Summer Concert To Feature Black Pearl Band NM Friday
The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series will feature Black Pearl Band NM on Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Black Pearl Band NM is comprised of nine musicians performing R&B, Old School, Top 40, Country, Rancheras, Cumbias, and Waltzes, and named 2024 Band of the Year by New Mexico Hispano Music Association. This week’s concert is sponsored by the University of New Mexico – Los Alamos. Courtesy/Sancre Productions Read More
New Mexico Expands Disaster Food Assistance
Deputy Secretary Kyra Ochoa
New Mexico Health Care Authority News:
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SANTA FE – Effective immediately, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers in Lincoln, Chaves, De Baca, Guadalupe, Otero, Sierra, Socorro and Torrance counties can temporarily use their EBT cards to buy hot, ready-to-eat foods from deli departments at authorized retailers.
This emergency measure remains in effect through Aug. 30.
“When disaster happens, families shouldn’t have to worry about how they’re going to put a hot meal on the table,” said Read More
LANL Director Thom Mason Unveils Placard In New CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center In Santa Fe
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Thom Mason unveils this placard on July 17 in the new CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center in Santa Fe, detailing the Lab’s contributions to medical isotope research. Triad National Security, the Laboratory’s management and operations contractor, donated $50,000 to the new facility serving northern New Mexico. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
2025 Los Alamos County Fair Pie Contest Results
Grand Champion winner Jarom Chamberlain with his delicious apple pie. Courtesy/LAC
Reserve Grand Champion winner Miranda Parga with her scrumptious pecan pie. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The results for the Los Alamos County Fair Pie Contest are in!
The winners are:
- Grand Champion: Jarom Chamberlain with an apple pie;
- Reserve Grand Champion: Miranda Parga with a pecan pie;
- 3rd place: Jenny Cerney with a strawberry rhubarb; and
- 4th place: Caroline Stull with a berry pie.
The 3rd place winner is a strawberry rhubarb pie by Jenny Cerney. Courtesy/LAC
4th place winner is Caroline Stull with her Read More
SFCC, Other Higher Ed, Industry Partners Selected As Semifinalist In NSF Regional Engines Innovation Competition
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) along with higher education and industry partners has been named as a semifinalist for a proposal in the National Science Foundation (NSF) regional engines competition.
The proposed initiative would address water scarcity and resilience across the Southwest. Known as the Energized Watershed Engine (EW Engine), the effort would bring together more than 50 partners and over $641 million in public and private commitments to accelerate water access, reuse and energy innovation.
The proposed initiative will be led by the University of Read More
Borek, Harms Have Perfect Predictions In Aug. 5 Pace Race
Scene from the Aug. 6 Atomic City Road Runners Pace Race at East Park. Courtesy/ACRR
Scene from the Aug. 6 Atomic City Road Runners Pace Race at East Park. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
Tony Borek and Madeline Harms had perfect predictions in the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race held at East Park with times of 30:00 and 29:00 minutes, respectively.
Other accurate predictors:
- Eric Anderson with a 13 second differential as well as the top finisher in the 3-mile distance at 20:17; David Kunsberg at 27 seconds off;
- Eric Davis recording a 36-second difference; and
- Max Davis, 3, at 39 seconds off and
