Los Alamos Tuff Riders To bring ‘RITUAL Mountain Bike Film Tour’ To Los Alamos Thursday Aug. 14 At SALA
Tuff Riders News:
The Los Alamos Tuff Riders is bringing the RITUAL Mountain Bike Film Tour to Los Alamos on Thursday, Aug. 14. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 6:30 p.m. at SALA Event Center.
The RITUAL Mountain Bike Film tour is a nationwide celebration of unforgettable film-going experiences that only the big screen can provide.
The film tour highlights incredible athletes, creative filmmakers, engaging storylines and stunning cinematography; bringing riders together in 23 of mountain biking’s greatest cities and venues across the country while RITUAL sponsors will be providing Read More
Scenes From Beef & Leaf’s First Anniversary Celebration
Celebrating the first anniversary of Beef & Leaf Cafe with a ribbon cutting Thursday, from left, Owner Laura Crucet’s son William Hamilton, her father Fernando Crucet, Owner/Executive Chef Laura Crucet, Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Sandy Jones and Crucet’s son Julian Hamilton, at 3801 Arkansas Ave. Suite G. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Diners gather on the patio of Beef & Leaf Cafe to celebrate the first anniversary of the eatery on Thursday at 3801 Arkansas Ave. Suite G. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Owner/Executive Chef Laura Crucet chats with diners Read More
Democratic Party Of Los Alamos County To Meet Aug. 11
DPLAC News:
The next monthly meeting of the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLAC) is scheduled for 6:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 11 at projectY cowork Los Alamos at 150 Central Park Square.
Those unable to attend in person may attend via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81654127593, Meeting ID: 816 5412 7593.
Planned Agenda Items:
- Candidate introductions, 3 minutes each;
- County Council update;
- Candidate recruiting for school board elections;
- Issues mattering most to County Democrats;
- Federal funding gap for local non-profits;
- Collecting food or monetary donations for LA Cares;
LAFD Provided Rare Training Opportunity At Empty School
Los Alamos Fire Department was given the unique opportunity this morning to train in an empty, decades-old school building, at left, as students will be attending classes later this month in their newly completed building, at right. LAFD Training Chief Aaron McNiff thanked Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Guy and Assistant Superintendent Mike Johnson for allowing the local firefighters to train at the old Chamisa Elementary School on Meadow Lane in White Rock. ‘This is a rare opportunity for our firefighters to be able to train in a school building that is empty and scheduled Read More
Fr. Glenn: Becoming Royalty
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
I was scrolling through the news the other day and came across a story about a princess from a European royal family soon to be married. The article displayed a file photo of the princess in which she was wearing some jewels which royal families have accumulated over the centuries. Yes, very lovely.
But is true royalty in jewels, a crown, power, a title? Might we define a more humanistic—a more truly human—royalty of moral goodness rather than through power and possession? All too often we become consumed with what the world teaches that we should want, but neglect that which Read More
Kutac, Spivey & Kosty Shine At Snowshoe Shuffle 5k
Ken Kutac, Whitney Spivey, and Chip Kosty (all currently or formerly of Los Alamos) completed the 40th annual Snowshoe Shuffle 5k Saturday in Creede, Colo. Spivey won the race overall, Kutac won his age group, and Kosty placed third in his age group. Despite its name, the race did not require snowshoes. Courtesy/Whitney Spivey Read More
Second Sunday Forum: Figures On A Landscape – Running The Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run In Colorado’s San Juan Mountains
Unitarian Church News:
The public is invited to attend the Second Sunday Forum at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, starting at noon on Sunday, Aug. 10, at 1738 North Sage St.
The 30th running of the Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run took place July 11-12 in the high mountains around Silverton, Colo. David Coblentz has been involved with this event for more than 20 years and has finished 13 times.
What does it take to run 100 miles through those mountains? Perhaps of even greater interest is the motivation for coming back for more.
Coblentz will discuss the logistics of running ultra-long distances Read More
Manhattan Project National Historical Park To Host ‘Days Of Peace And Remembrance’ In 80th Anniversary Observance Of Atomic Bombings Of Japan
The community is invited to attend ‘Lights for Peace’ 7 p.m. Thursday at Ashley Pond. Courtesy/NHP
NHP News:
Manhattan Project National Historical Park (NHP), in partnership with Pearl Harbor National Memorial (NM), will host “Days of Peace and Remembrance” across its three sites and at Pearl Harbor National Memorial to commemorate and reflect on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan in 1945.
This commemorative programming acknowledges and interprets the conflicting viewpoints, both historical and modern, that surround the development and use of the world’s first Read More
Inspirational People: When Neighbors Are Kind…
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
A woman recently caught me off guard in my neighborhood in White Rock. The fact that she even noticed a situation that was bothering me is amazing.
It all began with the plants languishing on my front porch. They were moved inside each year as winter approached. Always. Except last year.
The 2024 election season was in full swing by fall, and it was a doozy. Free time became especially scarce for folks in the news business. The task of bringing those plants inside was put on the back burner … time and again, until winter hit and time ran out. Read More
Daily Postcard: Rooftop Cross In Silhouette At Sunrise
Daily Postcard: The rooftop cross on Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church silhouetted at sunrise Wednesday in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Obituary: Quinn Martin Fatherley Feb. 19, 1967 – July 13, 2025
QUINN MARTIN FATHERLEY Feb. 19, 1967 – July 13, 2025
Quinn Martin Fatherley, 58, passed away unexpectedly on July 13, 2025, at home in San Ramon, California. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and cousin who will be deeply missed by all who benefited from his gracious spirit.
Born in Glen Cove, New York on February 19, 1967, Quinn is survived by his wife of 22 years, Valerie, and their three teenage children Emma, Garrett, and Tristan; his parents, Robert Fatherley Jr. and Julie Fatherley of Westport, Connecticut; his brother, Christopher, and his family currently residing Read More
Beautiful View Before Performance At The Santa Fe Opera
The beautiful view looking across the stage toward the sky before the performance of the operatic ghost story, ‘The Turn of the Screw’, got underway Friday evening at the Santa Fe Opera. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Palestine Film Series Continues With ‘Israelism’ Aug. 5
COMMUNITY News:
The Palestine Film Series continues with the documentary “Israelism” provided to the community free of charge at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at SALA Event Center.
The two previous documentaries provided to the community from the Palestine Film Series, “No Other Land” and “Where Olive Trees Weep”, were created by Palestinians living on the West Bank.
The next film in the series, “Israelism,” is from the point of view of young Jews.
“When two young American Jews, raised to unconditionally love Israel, witness the brutal way Israel treats Palestinians, their lives take sharp left Read More
Scenes From Summer Concert With Brandon Saiz Band
Despite a rain delay, The Brandon Saiz Band packed the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park Friday, a country and Spanish music-filled evening to kick off the 2025 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Weekend. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Drummer Sonny Garcia of The Brandon Saiz Band. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Bass Guitarist and vocalist Daniel Herrera of The Brandon Saiz Band. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
The Brandon Saiz Band is kicking out the tunes at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Brandon Saiz fires up Read More
Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Weekend Is Underway!
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo got underway Friday and continues through Sunday. Events kicked off with the Summer Concert Friday night and this morning’s parade down Central Avenue.
The remainder of today and Sunday are filled with exhibits, the rodeo, and the Sheriff’s Cowboy Dinner & Dance this evening at the Posse Lodge.
Events Schedule:
Saturday Aug. 2
- Festival & Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park
- County Fair Exhibits, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mesa Public Library
- Pie Baking Contest, judging until 1 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park
- County Rodeo, including watermelon
2025 Fair & Rodeo Photo & Fine Art Competition Winners
Steve Bublitz earned the 1st place blue ribbon in the adult class for his ‘Los Alamos Moon’ shot in the 2025 Fair & Rodeo photography competition. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
Rai Farrell earned the 1st place blue ribbon in the adult class fine art competition for his ‘This Pit We Dug Together’ entry. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Delivers Nearly $190 Million For New Mexico In Senate-Passed Appropriations Bills
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) announced funding secured for New Mexico in the Senate-passed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill and Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Bill.
In both Senate-passed appropriation bills, Sen. Luján successfully secured $189,838,000 for critical New Mexico projects.
In the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Read More
BAER Map Shows Laguna Wildfire Soil Burn Severity Low
Ponderosa pine forest in Laguna Wildfire showing low soil burn severity, with 81 percent low, very low, or unburned soil burn severity. Low soil burn severity (SBS) generally occurs where surface organic layers are not completely consumed and are still recognizable. Structural aggregate stability is not changed from its unburned condition, and roots are generally unchanged because the heat pulse below the soil surface was not great enough to consume or char any underlying organics. The ground surface, including any exposed mineral soil, may appear brown or black (lightly charred), and Read More
Los Alamos Arts Council Announces August Events
Scene from LAAC’s spring arts and crafts fair. Courtesy/LAAC
LAAC News:
As summer winds down, the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is wrapping up its seasonal programming and preparing for a busy fall, filled with community arts events.
One of the highlights of the August calendar is the Annual Summer Arts & Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, on the lawn at Fuller Lodge. This free, family-friendly event attracts vendors from across New Mexico, offering handmade arts and crafts, food, cosmetics, jewelry, clothing, decor, and more.
Set against the historic backdrop of Fuller Lodge Read More
FBI: Hogback, New Mexico Man Faces Up To 10 Years In Prison After Violent Altercation Leaves Woman Injured
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A Hogback (near Gallup) man is facing federal charges after an argument escalated into violence in front of multiple witnesses.
According to court documents, on June 19, 2025, Renaldo Descheny, 43, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, assaulted Jane Doe by strangling her and striking her in the face with a firearm. The assault resulted in a laceration requiring hospital treatment.
During the altercation, Descheny also pointed the firearm at multiple individuals and discharged the weapon several times, including firing towards the vehicle as the victims attempted Read More
