Beef & Leaf Cafe Turning 1! Community Celebration July 31!
Beef & Leaf offers reimagined and elevated comfort food, a curated wine selection, and a commitment to seasonal fresh ingredients. Courtesy/Beef&Leaf
Beef & Leaf News:
Beef & Leaf Cafe is marking its first anniversary this Thursday, July 31, with an evening of celebration and gratitude. From 5-7 p.m., guests are invited to the Beef & Leaf patio for live jazz, champagne cocktails, and cake, as a thank you to the hardworking team behind the scenes and the community that has supported the restaurant from day one.
Since opening its doors one year ago, July 31, 2024, Beef Read More
New Mexico State Police Involved In Shooting In Santa Fe
NMSP News:
SANTA FE – On July 26, 2025, the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau was requested to investigate an officer-involved shooting involving New Mexico State Police (NMSP).
Investigators learned that at approximately 1 p.m., the Santa Fe Police Department (SFPD) was dispatched to 18A Reata Road for a welfare check. The calling party requested a welfare check on her daughter, who she believed was being physically assaulted by her boyfriend, Paul Gallegos, 38.
Upon arrival, SFPD officers made contact with the daughter, who exited a recreational vehicle (RV) on the property Read More
LARSO To Host Public Forum On Funding Situation July 30
McQuiston: Why The Insurance Company Could Deny Your Claim Because Of Social Media
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
You’ve been in an accident. Or maybe your house was damaged in a storm. You file a claim, expecting everything to go smoothly—until you get a letter saying it’s been denied.
And the reason?
A photo. A post. A seemingly harmless update on social media.
Let’s talk about how this happens—so you can make sure it doesn’t happen to you.
What’s Actually Going On?
Insurance companies aren’t just looking at what you say in your claim. In today’s world, they may also look at what you’re posting online.
Let’s say you filed a claim for a back Read More
Wedding Announcement: Brandi Weiss And Nash Taylor
Robert and Andrea Weiss, along with Kent Taylor and Colleen Collins, announce the upcoming wedding of their children. Brandi Weiss and Nash Taylor have set their wedding date for Oct. 11, 2025. The wedding, which will take place at the Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill, was selected from an early memory of when they began dating. The area was chosen due to its secluded location and their joint love of nature. Brandi and Nash are both graduates of the Los Alamos High School Class of 2019. Brandi holds a master’s degree in Sociology from New Mexico State University and Nash a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, Read More
North Central Regional Transit District: Temporary Service Reductions Due To Ongoing Driver Shortage
NCRTD News:
ESPAÑOLA — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) announced Thursday a series of temporary service reductions affecting several Blue Bus routes and services, beginning Monday, August 4, 2025, due to a continued shortage of transit operators.
Effective Aug. 4:
- The MyBlue™ Española Zone will continue to operate Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., but with reduced trip availability. Passengers are encouraged to book in advance or use NCRTD’s free fixed-route Blue Bus service.
- Route 110 Westside/Crosstown service will be temporarily suspended until further
LACDC Recognizes Cindy Rooney And David Horpedahl For Longtime Service And Dedication During 2025 Board Retreat
At its 2025 Board Retreat, July 21 at the Research Park, the Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC) Board of Directors, including Immediate Past Chair Bill Wadt, left, with Executive Director Lauren McDaniel, right, recognized former UNM-LA Chancellor Cindy Rooney, center, and Realtor David Horpedahl for their longtime dedication and service as they step off the board. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Shown here at the 2025 Board Retreat, July 21 at the Research Park, the LACDC Board of Directors, including Bill Wadt, left, with Executive Director Lauren McDaniel, Read More
Los Alamos County Closed Session July 29
COUNTY News:Happening At SALA July 28–Aug. 3
SALA News:
SALA Los Alamos Event Center continues to be the hub for film, community, and culture with a dynamic schedule from July 28 to Aug. 3, featuring a sing-along event, new releases, family screenings, and timeless classics.
Coro De Camara Presents: Grease Sing-Along Night
This special one-night-only event invites audiences to sing along with the beloved musical Grease. Costumes are encouraged, lyrics will be available on-screen and in print, and concessions will be sold. Tickets are $5 and available at corodecamara-nm.org or at the door. All proceeds benefit Coro’s 2024–25 concert Read More
State Gets 42 Bids For $675M Broadband Program Within Two Weeks After BEAD Reboot
OBAE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico received 42 new applications in just two weeks for $675 million in federal broadband grants, bringing the total to 87 applications as providers rush to expand high-speed internet to more than 44,000 unserved locations statewide.
The surge in applications came after new federal rules restarted the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program last month. The 42 applications submitted in two weeks show increased interest compared to the original three-month application period.
“These dollars will go to projects that will change the landscape Read More
This Week At Los Alamos Farmer’s Market July 31
Shiprock Man Sentenced To 10 Years For Deadly DWI Crash
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A Shiprock man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for causing a deadly drunk driving crash on the Navajo Nation reservation that resulted in two deaths and serious injuries.
According to court documents, on Dec. 1, 2023, Brian Gonnie, 45, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol on Highway 64 in Shiprock, New Mexico. He was traveling at approximately 86 mph in a 35-mph zone when he crossed into the oncoming lane and struck another vehicle head-on. The crash claimed the lives of Gonnie’s passenger and the Read More
Household Hazardous Waste Collection At Eco Station
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Environmental Services will accept household hazardous waste on a monthly schedule and new hours. Residents who already pay for curbside collection can drop off household hazardous waste at the Eco Transfer Station.
Accepted items include:
- Smoke Detectors
- Lightbulbs
- Aerosol Spray Cans
- Automotive Fluids
- Corrosives
- Cleaners
- Photographic Flammable Solvents
- Fuels
- Items Containing Mercury
- Oxidizers
- Fertilizers
- Pool Chemicals
- Paints, finishes, and stains
- Pesticides and herbicides
Upcoming disposal dates:
- 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 01, 2025
- 9 a.m.–1
Back-To-School, Not Back To Bullying: Stand For The Silent Ramps Up Anti-Bullying School Tours This Fall
SFTS News:
OKLAHOMA CITY — While many people are gearing up for the new school year to start, many kids are silently dreading it, due to the bullying they know will take place. Other kids may be excited now, only to have that squashed as classes get underway and the bullies get back to doing what traumatizes their classmates. One organization, Stand for the Silent, is on a mission to help make this the year that kids around the country return to school without facing bullying.
“We have touched countless lives around the country, helping to raise awareness about the dangers of bullying and provide Read More
Your Newest Family Member Is Waiting At Los Alamos County Animal Shelter
Meet Tato, a Hound/Pitbull mix approximately 1 year old and weighs 59lbs. Tato is a very kind and loyal dog who gets along well with females. He may take a few days to warm up to men and build trust, but once he does, he becomes a loving companion. Tato just needs someone patient and understanding to help him feel safe and secure. While he gets along with other dogs, he may not be suitable for homes with cats, as they might not be his friends. He’s looking for a caring owner who will give him the time and love he needs to become a confident, happy dog. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
If you have room in your heart for Read More
Celebrate NMMNHS’s Past, Present And Future During Free Closing Celebration Aug. 3
NMMNHS News:
Visitors are invited to say “See you soon” to the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science while looking ahead to the future with free shows, educational activities, and much more during the museum’s free Closing Celebration event on Sunday, Aug. 3.
With the museum slated to temporarily close for renovations starting on August 4, the museum team and the New Mexico Museum of Natural History Foundation are planning a celebration of the museum on August 3 so that visitors can say goodbye to the familiar façade before the museum undergoes its first major renovation in Read More
Two-Tailed Swallowtail Butterfly Feeding On Red Penstemon In Upper Water Canyon
Two-tailed Swallowtail feeding on red penstemon in Upper Water Canyon July 24. There are two large yellow swallowtails that regularly visit Los Alamos, this one and the smaller Western Tiger Swallowtail. In addition to being larger, the Two-tailed has thinner black stripes and two “tails” extending from each hind wing instead of just one. Read More
State Of NM Now Certified As Age-Friendly Employer
ALTSD News:
SANTA FE — The State of New Mexico is now a Certified Age-Friendly Employer through the Age-Friendly Institute, becoming the first government in the Southwest region to receive this national designation.
The Age-Friendly Employer certification demonstrates that New Mexico has implemented inclusive hiring practices, professional development opportunities for workers at all career stages, and workplace policies that actively combat age discrimination. The designation also highlights the state’s commitment to fostering a multigenerational workforce where experience Read More
Laguna Fire Update: July 27, 2025
Denish: Don’t Be The Next Generation Of Displaced Homemakers
By DIANE DENISH
CORNER TO CORNER
I recently caught a clip of Charlie Kirk speaking at a Young Women’s Leadership Summit in Dallas, Texas. The event was sponsored by Turning Point USA, the organization Kirk co-founded at age 18 with retired businessman and Tea Party activist Bill Montgomery, who was 50 years his senior. The two met when Kirk spoke at Benedictine College.
Since its founding in 2012, Kirk has served as the public face of Turning Point, whose mission is to educate young people about freedom, free markets, and limited government—principles once considered pillars of the Republican Read More
