Budding Innovators Build Strong In Los Alamos Makers’ Intensive Summer 3D Printing Program
Mentors and volunteers for the 3D Printing Summer School at Los Alamos Makers, from top left, Kathy Fitch and Brett Blackwell; bottom from left, Jacob Yoder and Josh Breidenbach; Not shown: Dusan Kral. Courtesy photo
Students printing designs during 3D Printing Summer School at Los Alamos Makers. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Makers News:
Seven rising high school students (including homeschooled students) recently completed an intensive four-day 3D Printing Program hosted by Los Alamos Makers, gaining hands-on experience in design, engineering, and rapid prototyping.
The program, supported Read More
Child & Adult Care Food Program Provides Free Meals To Thousands Of New Mexicans In FY26
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is providing free nutritious meals and snacks to thousands of New Mexicans at participating childcare centers, schools, and adult care facilities statewide in Fiscal Year 2026.
Meals are offered at no cost to families at most participating centers, including Head Start programs, public and private pre-K, licensed childcare, before- and after-school programs, emergency shelters, hospitals and clinics, and adult day care centers.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered by the Early Childhood Read More
LAHS Boys Soccer Hosts Pickleball Event Fundraiser Aug. 9
Pac 8 Community Media Center: Aug. 8-14, 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. 8-14, 2025:
Friday, Aug. 8, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 8-05–25
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Coexisting With Cougars: Protecting Wildlife While Reducing Conflict
- 7 p.m. — Cerro Grande Fire –
307 Trainees Assisted Through State Job Training Program
Tumbleroot’s spirits are made from scratch, starting with the fermentation and distillation of organic base ingredients. Spirits and cocktails are certified “New Mexico True,” and the company is one of the largest distilleries in the state. Pictured: Co-owners Jason and Angel Kirkman. Courtesy/Tumbleroot Brewing.
Arcosa Wind Towers is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America, specializing in producing the essential steel towers that support wind turbines. Courtesy/Arcosa Wind Towers.
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Read More
OSE Cracks Down On Illegal Water Well Sales
OSE News:
ROSWELL — New Mexico’s Office of the State Engineer (OSE) issued noncompliance warnings to the owners of 20 water wells in the Carlsbad and Capitan Basins after field investigations revealed water may have been diverted for commercial sales without a valid water right permit.
The well-owners have been ordered to cease the unpermitted water diversions and contact the OSE District 2 office to rectify the situation. If the unauthorized diversions continue, the OSE will pursue legal recourse by seeking a compliance order against the responsible party.
“Now more than ever, protecting Read More
Resilience And Culture At Jemez Historic Site … Remembering The Pueblo Revolt Of 1680 At Event Aug. 10
Two Native men and a boy sing and play percussion instruments while a dancer in ceremonial attire dances in the foreground. Courtesy/Tira Howard Photography
Jemez Pueblo Dancers perform at the 2023 Jemez Pueblo Independence Day celebration. Courtesy/Tira Howard Photography
NMHS News:
JEMEZ — New Mexico Historic Sites celebrates the annual Pueblo Independence Day at Jemez Historic Site Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025. The celebration begins at 7 a.m. with a 13-mile run from the plaza in Jemez Pueblo up Highway 4 to Jemez Historic Site. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors will have the opportunity to see Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Aug. 5, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
There was very limited stocking of trout last week in Northern New Mexico. This reflects the conditions. Rising water temperatures and low streamflows limit the amount of water where hatchery trout can be stocked.
One river that seems to be holding up well is the Pecos River. The Eastern slopes of the Sangre de Cristo mountains have been getting more monsoon rain than North-Central and Northwestern New Mexico.
Some of the best fishing will be found below dams. Water released from the bottom of the lakes will be cooler so trout remain Read More
LACF Honors Little Forest Playschool For 75 Years Of Service And Community Impact
Little Forest Playschool employees, Lena Sanchez and Crystal Roybal, as well as a parade of little feet, accept a check from the Los Alamos Community Foundation. Courtesy/LACF
LACF News:
Los Alamos Community Foundation LACF) has awarded the July 10-for-10 Grant for community impact to Little Forest Playschool.
“As a parent, Little Forest Playschool has been nothing short of life-changing for our family,” Conner Tharp said. “From the moment we joined, we felt welcomed, supported, and truly part of a community. My daughter has blossomed in their play-based learning environment: gaining Read More
Del Norte LOV Foundation: Community Generosity Breaks Records At 4th Annual Back-To-School Event
Del Norte LOV Foundation News:
ESPAÑOLA — On behalf of the co-hosts, Del Norte LOV Foundation, LANL Foundation, Triad LLC, Operator of Los Alamos National Laboratory, Española Public Schools, and Del Norte Credit Union, this was a record-breaking annual community event, and a wonderful time with 15 generous sponsors, 43 gracious table resource partners, and 66 dedicated volunteers during the 4th Annual Back to School Event, Saturday, July 2, at Carlos F. Vigil Middle School Athletic Field in Española.
As a community, we gave out more than $16,500 worth of school supplies, and an estimated Read More
County Council To Hold Regular Session Aug. 5
COUNTY News:Daily Postcard: Bucks Take In View At Dusk On North Mesa
Daily Postcard: Bucks pause to take in the view at dusk on North Mesa. Photo by Josh Ramsey Read More
New Mexico State Grant Will Fuel Local Creative Economies
EDD Cabinet Secretary Rob Black
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SANTA FE — The New Mexico Arts & Cultural Districts (ACD) Pilot Grant Program is a one-time collaborative initiative organized by New Mexico Arts, EDD’s Mainstreet program, and the Creative Industries Division to demonstrate the economic potential and cultural impact of directly funding state-authorized Arts & Cultural Districts.
The grant offers awards between $50,000 and $100,000 to provide catalytic resources for ACDs. The program aims to implement high-impact creative industry programming, Read More
Interfaith Los Alamos Delivers Backpacks For Refugees
Interfaith Los Alamos Don Cobb and Kate Massengale delivered 60 backpacks and extras last Wednesday to Muhammad Munir of Lutheran Family Services, and provided almost $600 in gift cards for shoes, etc., thanks to the generosity of community members in Los Alamos. Courtesy/Interfaith Los Alamos
Refugee children receive backpacks with school supplies delivered last Wednesday by Interfaith Los Alamos and made possible by the generosity of community members in Los Alamos. Courtesy/Interfaith Los Alamos
By KATE MASSENGALE
Interfaith Los Alamos
Despite cuts in federal spending for immigrants Read More
Laguna Wildfire Information Moves To Weekly Updates
Forest Service News:
The Laguna Wildfire, sparked by lightning on June 25, has now consumed 17,415 acres and remains 78 percent contained. The fire is in the Coyote Ranger District, 8 miles north of N.M. 96 and west of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness.
Note: Updates will be provided once a week, starting today, Monday, Aug. 4, unless significant activity or changes occur. The next Laguna Wildfire Daily Update will be provided Monday, Aug. 11.
All fire lines held overnight. Although there is increased fire activity on the north end of the wildfire, the fire remains within containment lines. Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Hosts Orientation For New Staff
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Guy is welcoming 36 new teachers and 20 educational assistants this morning in the Speech Theater at Los Alamos High School, encouraging one and all to ‘Choose Joy!’. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Guy, right, is addressing new staff members during an orientation this morning in the Speech Theater at LAHS. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
New staff members in the Speech Theater this morning at LAHS. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
DeHaven: The Role Of Social Services Division In Our Community
By Jyl DeHaven
Vice Chair
Los Alamos County Health Council
If you are living life in Los Alamos, you may have often thought, “I wish we had… more restaurants, more things to do after 8 p.m., less traffic going up/down the hill, more affordable housing choices, better medical access…”
However, most days we are grateful for the sense of peace, safety, beauty, moderate weather, and walkability. For many of us, this is a great place to raise a family and grow old. We seldom see the harsh realities present in other towns in this nation – the invisible community members who sometimes need a hand-up. Those Read More
Aquatomics Shine In Summer Competitions
Athletes and their coaches at the New Mexico Swimming Long Course State Championship in Albuquerque. Courtesy photo
Team Bonding in Albuquerque: Athletes and Coaches Gather for Dinner and Strategy Meeting. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
It’s been a fantastic summer for the Los Alamos Aquatomics! Our amazing young swimmers have proudly competed across the state, including at the New Mexico Swimming Long Course State Championship, bringing home personal bests, great memories, and plenty to be proud of.
Beyond the races, it’s been wonderful to see their growth in confidence, teamwork, and Read More
Heinrich, Warnock, Daines, Justice Introduce Legislation To Protect Communities From Increasingly Catastrophic Wildfires, Boost Forest Management At Forest Service
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation alongside U.S. Sens. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) to increase technology transfer at the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), allowing for small-diameter trees to be turned into wood products for timber companies to purchase and put to commercial use, generating revenue for the USFS, instead of being disposed of as waste.
“To protect our communities from increasingly Read More
New Mexico State Police Conduct Narcotics Operation Arresting Six In Roosevelt And Curry Counties
NMSP News:
ROOSEVELT & CURRY COUNTIES — From April through July 2025, the New Mexico State Police Crime Suppression Bureau (CSB) conducted a long-term operation in District 9 targeting individuals involved in drug trafficking. The goal of the operation was to identify, infiltrate, and apprehend suspected narcotics traffickers operating in the region.
Through extensive efforts, CSB Narcotics Agents conducted numerous controlled purchases of illegal drugs, resulting in multiple arrests and search warrants. These efforts resulted in the arrest of several individuals for various Read More
