Adobe Theater Presents BUS STOP Sept. 5-28
ADOBE THEATER News:
The Adobe Theater presents William Inge’s uproarious comedy BUS STOP Sept. 5-28. Fridays and Saturdays 7.30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, matinee at 2 p.m. only. Thursdays, Sept. 11 and 25 ($10 tix available).
Written in 1955, two years after his Pulitzer prize-winning “Picnic”, BUS STOP was nominated for four Tony Awards in 1956 including Elaine Stritch for Best Actress. You may have seen the movie which starred Marilyn Monroe. With his portraits of small-town life and settings rooted in the American heartland, Inge became known as the “Playwright Read More
Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: July 21, 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 the1 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 Read More
Local Skiers Shine At International Freeride Comp. In Chile
Cullen McLean taking third place at the El Colorado IFSA Junior freeride skiing event. Courtesy photo
Cullen McLean in the Red Bull sponsored start gate at El Colorado. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Four northern New Mexico athletes recently made their mark on the international stage at a prestigious freeride skiing competition held in El Colorado, Chile, on July 26, 2025. Representing Los Alamos and Taos, these young skiers faced off against nearly 200 top competitors from across North and South America at an event hosted by the International Free Skiing Association (IFSA).
Local competitors Read More
Native Workforce Partners Launches Their Next Chapter In Collaboration With LANL Foundation
NWP News:
The LANL Foundation joins the New Mexico Native Workforce Partners (NWP) in celebrating a major milestone in the evolution of their workforce-focused coalition — signing a fiscal sponsorship agreement with New Mexico Community Trust.
Since 2023, the LANL Foundation has stood shoulder‑to‑shoulder with NWP, a coalition representing fifteen Tribes, Nations, Pueblos, and nonprofits across New Mexico and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo in El Paso, Texas. NWP works to create opportunities for all Native Americans to achieve economic security and prosperity by coordinating with employers, Read More
Daily Postcard: Adorable Raccoon Family On Barranca Mesa
Daily Postcard: A critter camera captures an adorable raccoon family, a mom watching her five babies sipping water early Sunday from the Warbler Pond in the backyard of a residence on Barranca Mesa. Courtesy/Hari Viswanathan Read More
New Mexico State Treasurer Honored As Inaugural Track ‘Ambassador’ At National Institute Of Public Finance
New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya was recognized this week as the inaugural ‘Ambassador’ for the Investments & Pensions Track at the 2025 National Institute of Public Finance (NIPF), held July 20-23 at Pepperdine University in Malibu, Calif.
This year’s program marked the first time NIPF introduced a track ambassadorship, honoring public finance leaders who have demonstrated exceptional finance expertise, strategic leadership, and unwavering dedication to public service.
Treasurer Montoya was selected Read More
How Los Alamos National Laboratory Is Addressing ‘Forever Chemicals’ Known As PFAS … With This Nationwide Contaminant Of Concern, LANL Is Ahead Of The Curve
Sarah Holcomb and Randy Vigil check a device that collects wastewater samples entering and leaving Laboratory property. The samples assess the effectiveness of the treatment process for PFAS as well as other substances. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
They’re arguably the most talked about chemicals of our time, pervasive in everyday products and linked to a litany of adverse health effects. They are so widespread, in fact, that they’ve been detected in snowmelt on Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.
Known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, high levels have been found Read More
Fr. Glenn: A Sure Bet
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
The resistance—not infrequently violent—against Christianity that occurs at times is interesting to watch, albeit sad and tragic. This last week a Christian rock singer having a concert in Montreal was received by protesters outside of the church of venue, and the church fined for a concert without a permit, the singer claiming it was a worship service. Toe-MAY-toe, toe-MAH-toe … depending upon the point of view, or more likely the political or social motivations, of the beholder. Many on social media posit that the resistance was due to the singer’s pro-Trump leanings, Read More
Posts From The Road: Urban Cattle Drive In Castle Rock
Leaders: Leaders of the Western Heritage Cattle Drive Friday in Castle Rock, Colo., were dressed in cavalry attire as they rode horses to start the cattle drive. The hill with the stone topping in the background is the castle rock for which the town is named. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Two Horse Power: A wagon led by two horses followed the leaders on horses during the urban cattle drive Friday in Castle Rock, Colo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
I love this time of year when counties and towns across the West celebrate their local Read More
In Wake Of Trout Fire In Grant County, New Mexico State Agencies React Quickly To Restore Wildlife Habitat
NMDGF Director Mike Sloan
NMDGF News:
SILVER CITY — In the wake of the Trout Fire in Grant County, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (NMDGF) and New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) swiftly reseeded burned areas in collaboration with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to restore more than 1,200 acres of key habitat near the Bear Canyon Lake Wildlife Management Area through targeted reseeding efforts.
The state agencies’ quick reaction was crucial because the rapid response bypassed the potentially lengthy federal approval process that could have jeopardized seeding efforts due Read More
Scenes From Summer Concert July 24 At Ashley Pond Park
Headliner Nik Parr and the Selfless Lovers rocked the crowd gathered Friday evening at the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Singer, keyboardist and saxophonist Nik Parr wows the crowd Friday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A guitarist with Nik Parr and the Selfless Lovers performing Friday evening during the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Another guitarist with Nik Parr and the Selfless Lovers performing Friday evening during the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Read More
Tales Of Our Times: Fans Of Either Party Are Threats To Our Democracy
Tales Of Our Times
By JOHN BARTLIT
Los Alamos
Fans Of Either Party Are Threats To Our Democracy
A funny thing happened on the way to the news forum. I started out to write a column about the National Environmental Policy Act of 1970 (NEPA). Before I was too far along, I got tangled up in the political linguistics of our time. Such problems catch many of us unawares, and often, I suspect.
When Americans hear the term “pillars of democracy”, a big bunch of them might think of Democrats; another large bunch might think of Republicans. Democracy itself benefits most from more awareness of free speech and Read More
Baby Announcement: Angel David Gonzales July 25, 2025
Angel David Gonzales was born on July 25, 2025, weighing 7 pounds and 9 ounces at Presbyterian Hospital in Española. His parents are DaVida A. Gonzales and David Jordan Vigil of Hernandez. ‘He’s a little bit of heaven sent down to Earth and I love him with all my heart,’ DaVida said. Courtesy photo
Another view of Angel David Gonzales, born July 25, 2025, to DaVida A. Gonzales and David Jordan Vigil of Hernandez. Courtesy photoAll Shall Be Well: The Power Of Prayer
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By Deacon Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
“He (Jesus) was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.’
So he said to them,
‘When you pray, say:
Father may your name be revered as holy.
May your kingdom come.
Give us each day our daily bread.
And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us.
And do Read More
Daily Postcard: Serene Scene In Beautiful Española Valley
Daily Postcard: A serene scene viewed Friday morning from the deck of a small farm in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
Obituary: Barbara Jean Pollock July 17, 2025
BARBARA JEAN POLLOCK July 17, 2025
Barbara Jean Pollock passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by her family in Los Alamitos, California, on July 17, 2025, at the age of 93.
Barbara was the first of four children born to Howard and Rebecca Roepnack of Arvada, CO. While attending the University of Colorado in Boulder, she met and married Raymond Pollock, Jr. They moved to Santa Monica, CA, where they had two children, Clifford Raymond Pollock and Craig Howard Pollock.
In 1957, the family moved to Los Alamos, NM, where Barbara raised her family. Favorite memories of this time included the many Read More
RDC Announces 2025 Tribal Grant Fund Awardees
RDC News:
The Regional Development Corporation has announced the 2025 RDC Tribal Grant Fund Awardees.
The RDC Tribal Grant Fund was established for businesses owned by a federally recognized Indian tribe or by enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe to thrive and prosper through grants of up to $8,000 for critical technical services and equipment.
A total of $106,418.71 was awarded to businesses in:
- Jemez Pueblo (1);
- Nambe Pueblo (1);
- Pojoaque Pueblo (3);
- San Ildefonso Pueblo (2);
- Santa Clara Pueblo (4); and
- Taos Pueblo (3).
The breadth of Awardee business sectors ranges Read More
Celebration Of Life For Mark Bjorklund 2 PM Today July 26
Mark David Bjorklund
COMMUNITY NEWS:
A celebration of life for Mark David Bjorklund will be held today, July 26, at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Los Alamos.
A reception will follow in Graves Hall. If anyone wishes to bring food to the reception following the service, please contact Jenny McCumber at 505.695.9641.
To stream, please go to the church’s website and click on “stream online” at the top of the home page.
Links are as follows:
- United Church website – unitedchurchla.org
- Facebook – facebook.com/TheUnitedChurchofLosAlamos
- Youtube – www.youtube.com/@UnitedChurchofLosAlamos
Mark Read More
YCC Seeks 2026 Project Proposals, Grants Up To $225,000
NMYCC News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps (NMYCC) is now accepting applications for grants up to $225,000 to fund projects that improve public spaces statewide while providing job training to young New Mexicans ages of 14 to 25.
“We’re looking for creative projects that make a real difference in communities across New Mexico,” David Chené said, executive director. “These grants provide a win-win opportunity – improving our state while giving young people hands-on work experience and job skills.”
State and federal agencies, public colleges and universities, Read More
FBI: Little Water Man Faces Up To 10 Years For Assault
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A Little Water man has been charged with assault resulting in serious bodily injury following an incident in 2024.
According to court documents, on July 29, 2024, Anthony Sandoval, 40, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, assaulted the victim with a rifle, and the assault resulted in serious bodily injury.
Sandoval is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, assault resulting in serious bodily injury and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Sandoval will remain in third-party custody pending trial, which has not yet been Read More
