Rodeo Dinner & Dance At Sheriffs Posse Lodge Saturday
McQuiston: Your Claim Could Be Denied Because Of A Missed Payment … Even If It Wasn’t Your Fault
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos since 1963
Most people think once they’re insured, they’re protected. But there’s one small oversight that can unravel everything—and it happens more often than you’d think.
It’s a missed payment.
Not because you couldn’t afford it. Not because you meant to cancel.
But maybe your card expired. Your bank froze your account. Or a payment failed in the background without warning.
And that quiet glitch? It can leave you uninsured when you need coverage most.
How a Small Billing Error Can Lead to Big Trouble
Insurance policies are contracts—and Read More
Registration Opens For Knights Of Columbus 25th Annual Dcn. Don Lucero Golf Tournament At Black Mesa Golf Club
COMMUNITY News:
The 25th Annual Knights of Columbus Deacon Don Lucero Golf Tournament will be held Monday, Aug. 18 at Black Mesa Golf Club.
This is a charity tournament that supports scholarships for high school seniors in Northern New Mexico.
The annual tournament raised more than $12,000 for scholarships last year thanks to loyal sponsors and players.
Registration is now open through the Los Alamos Golf Association website at https://www.lagolfassociation.org. Read More
Pawlak: In For A Penny
By JOHN PAWLAK
Advisory Board Member
UNM-Los Alamos
Okay, first of all, this letter has nothing to do with a penny. Absolutely nothing. Now, that being said, let’s talk about the penny. Due to the increasing price of copper and production, it costs four cents to mint/distribute a penny. Leave it to our government to lose money by making money, eh? 2025 will be the last year in which we mint the penny. Will this change the meaning of “A penny for your thoughts”?
OK, I didn’t want to talk about the death of the US penny, but rather about something more personal, your death. But let’s be honest, saying “Let’s Read More
FBI: Santa Fe Woman Charged With Drug Distribution Resulting In Death Faces 20 Years Up To Life In Prison
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A Santa Fe woman has been charged by federal authorities in connection with a drug distribution case that resulted in a fatality.
According to court documents, on Oct. 6, 2023, Aimee Lamar, 34, distributed a mixture containing fentanyl and methamphetamine to an individual who died as a result of using the substance.
Lamar is charged with one count of distribution of fentanyl resulting in death and one count of distribution of methamphetamine resulting in death and will remain on conditions of release pending trial, which has not yet been scheduled.
If convicted of the Read More
Explore The Lives Of Stars With PEEC & Astrophysicist Galen Gisler At Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites curious minds to journey through the cosmos at the Los Alamos Nature Center’s planetarium for a captivating program: “Stellar Lifecycles:, taking place 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
Led by PEEC Board Member and astrophysicist Galen Gisler, this family-friendly presentation explores the fascinating question: What can we learn from the light of stars? Using only the light that reaches Earth, scientists over the past two centuries have uncovered the secrets behind the lives of stars — from their formation in stellar nurseries Read More
LARSO Faces Uncertainty And Asks For Community’s Help
Members of the Los Alamos Retired Senior Organization (LARSO) Lisa Roberts and Nancy Calkins work on the garden outside the White Rock Senior Center. In response to funding cuts, LARSO seeks the community’s support in order to continue its programs and services uninterrupted. Courtesy/LARSO
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) faces uncertainty in its future.
In a newsletter sent earlier this month to its members, LARSO Executive Director Jacci Gruninger laid out the challenges ahead: the organization is Read More
Sen. Martin Heinrich Seeks Answers From DOE On Decision To Terminate Loan Commitment For Grain Belt Express
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, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright demanding answers on the decision to abruptly terminate a conditional loan guarantee for the Grain Belt Express, a transmission project that was slated to save families more than $52 billion in energy costs, create more than 4,000 jobs, and meet surging energy demands across the country.
Heinrich’s letter comes just a month after Wright himself affirmed in a Committee hearing Read More
100+ Women Who Care To Celebrate 10th Anniversary With Dinner & Giving Event At Beef & Leaf Aug. 7!
The five founders of 100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos, from left, Carol A. Clark, Stephanie Garcia Richard, Dr. Marvel Harrison, Debbie Shelton and Kristy Ortega will attend a special event being held to highlight the group’s 10th anniversary, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, at Beef & Leaf. Photo by Joy Freymiller
100+ Women Who Care News:
It’s hard to believe, but this month, 100+ Women Who Care – Los Alamos is marking its 10th anniversary of providing philanthropic giving to local non-profit organizations. Each person attending the group’s quarterly dinner and giving events donates $100 Read More
Dr. Hailey Heinz Appointed To Lead ECECD’s Policy, Research, And Quality Initiatives Division
Dr. Hailey Heinz
ECECD News:
SANTA FE — Dr. Hailey Heinz has been appointed to serve as the new division director for Policy, Research, and Quality Initiatives (PRQI) at the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD).
Dr. Heinz brings more than a decade of experience in early childhood research and policy in New Mexico, most recently serving as deputy director and senior research scientist at the University of New Mexico’s Cradle to Career Policy Institute (CCPI).
“Dr. Heinz has dedicated her career to understanding and improving the systems that serve New Mexico’s Read More
Deer Nibbles On Aspen Leaves In Cochiti Mesa
A young deer is spotted nibbling on leaves from an Aspen tree today in Cochiti Mesa. Photo by Marcela Walker Read More
Los Alamos Association Of Education Retirees Annual ‘NOT Back-To-School Breakfast’ Set For Aug. 11 At TOTH
From Judy Crocker, Karen Fortson, Suzanne Lynne, Judy Bjarke McKenzie, Jenn Neil & Chelly Young
Committee Members
Los Alamos Association Of Education Retirees
School starts EARLY this year! Our “NOT Back To School Breakfast” will be on the first day of classes, Monday, Aug. 11, from 9-11 a.m., at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church in Kelly Hall at 3900 Trinity Drive.
Breakfast will include burritos, pastries, fruit, coffee, and Spa Water. We are trying to accommodate many dietary needs. There will be no charge, though donations would be appreciated to help defray the cost.
The current Read More
Venusto Salon In Los Alamos Expands Services
Venusto Salon Founder/Owner Diana Rascon in the entry area of her salon at 555 Oppenheimer, Suite 102. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos resident Diana Rascon opened her Venusto Salon, which means “to be beautify, adorn and make lovely”, in 2013 at 555 Oppenheimer, Suite 102. She is maintaining her Los Alamos salon and now expanding her services as a licensed and experienced cosmetic tattoo artist, on Mondays in Santa Fe at Glow House of Beauty and Pain.
Services include:
- Lash Line Enhancements;
- Combo Brows;
New Mexico Tech’s Michael Jackson Named Acting President
Dr. Michael Jackson
NMT News:
SOCORRO — New Mexico Tech (NMT) has announced a temporary leadership structure following the recent resignation of Dr. Mahyar Amouzegar. Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Michael Jackson will serve as Acting President, effective July 28, 2025.
Dr. Lique Coolen, Vice President of Research, will also assume the role of Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, effective Aug. 1, 2025. This structure is designed to ensure seamless university operations and maintain a strong focus on the institution’s academic and research missions. Read More
Recycling Right In Los Alamos: What To Know, What To Avoid, And How To Keep Bears Out Of The Trash
Los Alamos Eco Station on West Jemez Road. Courtesy/LAC
GREEN News:
As Los Alamos County continues to promote sustainable waste practices, residents are encouraged to stay up to date on best recycling habits and proper trash management, especially in areas frequented by wildlife.
Recycling, what goes in and what should stay out.
1. Items that can be recycled:
- Clean paper / mix cardboard
- Clean cardboard that is broken down to manageable sizes
- Metal cans (aluminum, tin, and steel)
- Plastics labeled #1-7’s (must be rinsed and free of residue)
- Please remove contained plastic items from plastic
Marlene Wilden Joins Los Alamos Daily Post News Team
Marlene Wilden
Staff Report
Marlene Wilden has joined the Los Alamos Daily Post as a general assignment reporter.
Wilden draws on a career spent navigating boardrooms, brand crises and big-picture strategy. She worked in Corporate Affairs for a number of major companies, including Nielsen and Thomson Reuters. Recently, she has been operating her own firm, which includes a portfolio of growth-stage clients.
Wilden said her experience ranges from private equity transactions and post-merger integrations to high-stakes communications planning, giving her a deep understanding of how Read More
County: Utility Field Work Underway For Broadband Project
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials have announced that field work for Los Alamos County’s Community Broadband Network (CBN) has begun, as crews begin utility data collection to support the design of this County-led fiber-optic network.
The effort will continue through September and involves assessing planned aerial and underground routes throughout Los Alamos and White Rock, including on some private property.
Crews are evaluating existing utility poles to determine whether fiber can be attached or if the poles require modification. They are also examining both existing and Read More
Gessing: New Mexico And The Film Industry Recession
By PAUL GESSING
Executive Director
Rio Grande Foundation
Since the days of Bill Richardson’s Administration, the Rio Grande Foundation has opposed New Mexico’s generous film subsidies. Back in Richardson’s day, the primary subsidy was a 25 percent “refundable” tax credit, meaning that anyone filming in New Mexico received up to 25 percent of what they spent to film in the Land of Enchantment (courtesy of New Mexico’s taxpayers).
Gov. Susana Martinez attempted to rein in the subsidy program. Along with the Legislature, she placed a $50 million annual spending cap on film subsidies. When Lujan Read More
Heinrich Urges USDA And Interior Department To Provide Adequate Resources And Support To Wildland Firefighters
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
- Heinrich to DOI and USDA Secretary: “In addition to carrying out their own duties and responsibilities, firefighters reportedly have been thrown into serving in administrative and janitorial roles – ranging from cleaning campground bathrooms to answering front desk calls to mowing lawns.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary (USDA) Brooke Rollins and U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Read More
Obituary: Egan McCormick April 21, 1955 — July 26, 2025
EGAN MCCORMICK April 21, 1955 — July 26, 2025
On July 26, 2025 Egan lost his long battle with COPD.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he moved to Los Alamos at 3 months of age. He graduated from Los Alamos High School and went on to get his bachelors in Economics from the University of New Mexico. While working full time at LANL and raising his family he obtained his MBA from UNM-L A.
His pride and joy were his 4 children, Tyler (Lauren), Lacey, Chelsea, and Micaela (John) and his two grandsons Logan and Abel. He could never do enough for them, be it delivering Girl Scout cookies or Boy Scout popcorn. He was President Read More
