Leadership New Mexico Kicks Off 2025 Connect Cohort This Week In Los Alamos
By DIEGO ESPINOZA
President
Leadership New Mexico
Leadership New Mexico is launching the 2025 Connect New Mexico cohort this week in Los Alamos, bringing together a talented group of emerging leaders from across the state for the program’s opening session.
Connect New Mexico is a statewide, five-month leadership development program designed for professionals aged 25 to 40. Through immersive, place-based learning and hands-on sessions, participants gain a deeper understanding of the systems shaping New Mexico—while building leadership skills and long-lasting relationships that Read More
This Week At Los Alamos Farmer’s Market Aug. 7
Robinson: Jobs Numbers Look Better In New Mexico Than They Do Nationwide
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
Day in, day out, the number crunchers at the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics keep tabs on the economy and report data, a job only a geek could love. Much hangs on those numbers.
The stock market, industry and government decision makers, and the business press track statistics coming from the BLS and other agencies to gauge the health of the economy. That’s why there was such an uproar when President Trump fired the bureau’s head geek, Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, because he didn’t like the numbers in the July jobs report. The economy Read More
Happening At SALA Aug. 4–10
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center invites the community to an inspiring and vibrant week of events from Aug. 4–10, offering a unique blend of powerful cinema, live music, cultural conversation, and family-friendly fun. From free social awareness events to nostalgic movie nights and local performances, SALA continues its mission to bring stories to life for the Los Alamos community.
Event Lineup Highlights
Free Palestine Summer Special
Join us for a free screening and community discussion centered on compassion and global awareness.
- 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 5
Date Night: Dirty Dancing Read More
New Documents Added To LANL Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this e-mail is to notify you that the following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electronic Reading Room.
The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.
- DP-1132, Monitoring Report, Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment Facility, Second Quarter 2025
- Demolition Notification for Quarter Ending September 30, 2025, List of Buildings and Attachment of Hazardous Materials Descriptions Los Alamos National Laboratory EPA ID #NM0890010515 HWB-LANL-MISC
Expanding Arts Engagement For Military And Veteran Audiences In New Mexico
Groove Art Space offered a variety of art classes to family members of service personnel from Kirtland Air Force Base. Photo by Sanchez Arts Services
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Arts, the state’s art agency, actively supports access to arts and culture programs for diverse communities across the state, including military and veteran audiences. The New Mexico Arts & The Military Initiative opens its call for proposals for the 2026 Mini Grant program beginning this August.
New Mexico Arts (NMA) offers $2,500 mini grants to organizations in support of learning-based programs, capacity Read More
BLM Announces Nov. 2025 Sale Of Oil And Gas Leases In New Mexico And Oklahoma
BLM News:
SANTA FE — The Bureau of Land Management New Mexico State Office today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Nov. 6, 2025, to offer 21 oil and gas parcels totaling 8,843 acres in New Mexico and Oklahoma.
The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in March 2025 and held a public comment period that closed in May 2025 on the parcels and the related environmental analysis. A 30-day public protest period to receive additional public input opened today and will close Sept. 3, 2025.
Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development Read More
Rotary Hears About Hiking New Mexico Mountain Peaks
Rotary Club of Los Alamos hears from author and outdoor enthusiast Adam White. Courtesy/Rotary
ROTARY News:
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos hosted New Mexico author and outdoor enthusiast Adam White at its weekly lunch meeting Tuesday, July 22. Adam White, author of the recently released book New Mexico Summits, captivated members with an engaging presentation on his experiences hiking around New Mexico for his book.
White discussed the unexpected variety of landscapes found across the state’s peaks—from high alpine environments to volcanic fields and desert summits. He shared personal Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: July 28, 2025
BRIDGE News:
Perhaps you’ve seen the old card game “Bridge“ mentioned in a book or seen it being played on the Orient Express in an old Agatha Christie black-and-white movie. Maybe you’ve even tried to play it in the remote past with Mom and Dad (or even more likely Grandma and Grandpa) around the kitchen table. Well, it hasn’t quite gone the way of the typewriter or film cameras, yet – and, in fact, it has a substantial Free-on-the-Internet presence. LEARN TO PLAY BRIDGE!
That being said, it is a game that needs new and younger Face-to-Face players and, here in Los Alamos the local club Read More
Scenes From 2025 Los Alamos County Rodeo Events
The 2025 Los Alamos County Rodeo was held in Brewer Arena on North Mesa Saturday. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Rodeo Royalty was presented with flowers at the arena center during opening ceremonies. From left, Princess Bonnie Gallegos, Queen Johni Gallegos and Sweetheart Jennifier Miera. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Bronco busting. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Calf roping. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Mutton busting. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Bull riding. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Barrel racing. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico WIC Earns Third Consecutive National Breastfeeding Award
NMDOH News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico’s WIC program has earned the USDA Breastfeeding Gold Award of Excellence for the third consecutive year as the state celebrates World Breastfeeding Week Aug. 1-7.
The New Mexico Women, Infants, and Children (NM WIC) program is using World Breastfeeding Week to highlight the importance of breastfeeding in promoting the health and well-being of infants, children, and families. This year’s global theme is “Prioritizing Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems.”
“WIC supports breastfeeding families from the very Read More
A Representation Of Community Booths At Ashley Pond During County Fair Last Weekend
As part of the Fair and Rodio celebration Fair Exhibits were on display at Ashley Pond Saturday. A large variety of booths and venders were set up for viewing. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Mountain Top Mushrooms booth. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Secret City Candy Company featured Freeze Dried Treats. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The County Clerk’s Office offered a chance for visitors to register to vote. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Democratic booth offered an opportunity for visitors to find answers to questions and express their opinions. Read More
FOSCA Seeks Submissions For 2026 Pet Rescue Calendar
Deadline for 2025 Pet Rescue Calendar photo entries is Sept. 5. Courtesy/FOSCA
FOSCA News:
Get those cameras ready, polish those smiles, and say Cheese! (or Tuna! or Kibble!)
Friends of Shelter and Companion Animals (FOSCA) is accepting photo entries for the 2025 Pet Rescue Calendar through Sept. 5, 2025, and needs the community’s help. Due to new requirements from the editor and printer, FOSCA needs to make its entry deadline earlier this year. But cannot do it without the community’s entries, so please get those lovely photos and amazing stories in early this year.
Pet owners who have adopted Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos County Fair Parade
The Los Alamos NJROTC led 2025 parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Grand Marshal was Cindy Talamantes. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Fair Royality L/R Sweetheart Jennifier Miera, Queen Johni Gallegos and Princess Bonnie Gallegos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos High School Marching Band. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Hill Stompers under the direction of Jeff Favorite. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Boy Scouts Troop-2 float and marchers. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Lemonade Living float. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Dannemann: Congressional Contradiction Underlies Passage Of RECA Bill
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2025 by Merilee Dannemann
Many New Mexicans watched with emotions from concern to dismay as the 900-plus page federal budget reconciliation bill—what the president called the One Big Beautiful Bill—was passed a few weeks ago. We knew provisions of that bill would damage New Mexico in ways we had heard about and ways that we had not learned about yet. We knew the bill, on balance, would be harmful for New Mexico, even if a few things in it might be beneficial—because it was too big and stuffed with too many unrelated provisions.
We had heard about Medicaid Read More
Daily Postcard: Flowers Bask In Early Morning Sunlight
Daily Postcard: Flowers bask in early morning sunlight on Pajarito mountain on Saturday. Photo by Lauren Hughes
Dew collects on a purple flower on Saturday morning. Photo by Lauren Hughes
A flower opens up in the early morning on Pajarito mountain. Photo by Lauren Hughes Read More
Sam LeDoux: Not Right Time To Run For Española Mayor
By Sam LeDoux
Española City Councilor
ESPAÑOLA – Over the last year or so, I have been approached by many city residents and stakeholders to run for Mayor of Española in 2026. After much thought and prayer, I have decided that it is not the right time for me. Kiele and I are just starting to build our lives together and hope to start a family soon.
I also want to be more present in the lives of my aging grandparents and available to my mother during these trying times with her illness. I know that the stress and time constraints of such a campaign and mayorship would test my ability to meet these responsibilities. Read More
Buck Relaxes On Lawn Today In Quemazon
A buck relaxes while taking in the view from the lawn of a yard today in Quemazon. Photo by DW DeckerLos Alamos Pool League 2025-2026 Season Begins Oct. 7
LAPL News:
Do you like to play pool? The Los Alamos Pool League (LAPL) is waiting for you!
The upcoming 2025-2026 season starts Tuesday, Oct. 7. League play takes place on Tuesday nights and the season runs from October through April.
Upcoming Single Day Events:
- Aug. 16 – 8 Ball Singles Tournament
- Aug. 17 – 9 Ball Tournament
For more information about the events or the season, including advanced registration, go to www.LosAlamosPoolLeague.com or email lapoolleague@gmail.com. Check the website often for updates and join the mailing lists.
The LAPL has been gathering for group play over the Read More
Black Hole Museum Initiative Launches Website
- An updated explainer video with all the latest on the project;
- An oral history collection tool to use to record memories of the Black Hole and longtime owner Ed Grothus. Readers are encouraged to record memories as many and as often as they want; and
- Save the date announcement for a special event coming on Sept. 17.
