LANL Team Finds New Path Toward Quantum Machine Learning, Publishes Paper In Nature Physics
A Los Alamos National Laboratory team has developed a new method to bring Gaussian processes to quantum computers. Credit to: GPT-4o
LANL News:
Neural networks revolutionized machine learning for classical computers: self-driving cars, language translation and even artificial intelligence software were all made possible. It is no wonder, then, that researchers wanted to transfer this same power to quantum computers — but all attempts to do so brought unforeseen problems. Recently, however, a team at Los Alamos National Laboratory developed a new way to bring these same mathematical Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 28
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the County Projects page at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project Updates
Construction crews with TLC Plumbing & Utility continue the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Read More
Mexican Gray Wolf ‘Taylor’ Crosses Interstate 40 In NM
Mexican gray wolves near Mt. Taylor, New Mexico map by Western Watersheds Project and Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project.
CBD News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Thirty-five conservation organizations asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service not to recapture a Mexican gray wolf who crossed Interstate 40 in New Mexico over the weekend. The wolf has returned to the area around Mount Taylor where he had previously been trapped and removed in May.
The wolf, dubbed “Taylor” for his repeated travel to the iconic mountain west of Albuquerque, was released in the Gila National Forest south of the Gila Cliff Dwellings. Read More
Air Force Denies State Inspectors Access To Test For Toxic PFAS On Cannon Air Force Base
NMED News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Environment Department Sec. James Kenney and New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez today asked a state court to order Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis to comply with state law and let inspectors collect on-site samples of toxic PFAS.
The motion follows Cannon officials’ refusal to allow NMED inspectors to conduct environmental sampling during a regulatory inspection on July 15. In doing so, the U.S. Air Force has blatantly disregarded state law as NMED has clear authority to conduct environmental sampling under state and federal law.
“Denying access to state Read More
Family YMCA YESCorps Enriching Summer 2025
YMCA News:
The YMCA’s YESCorps had a fun summer where middle school students received a dynamic and enriching experience through a variety of hands-on activities, from hiking and rock climbing to horseback riding, self-defense training, and CPR certification.
“Fun Friday” activities were filled with laser tag, swimming, horseback riding, SALA gaming and movie watching and hangouts at the Los Alamos Teen Center. Designed to build confidence, teamwork, and practical skills, YESCorps empowers youth to explore new interests and grow both personally and socially in Read More
NNSA Publishes Floodplain Assessment For EPCU Project For Public Comment
NNSA News:
The National Nuclear Security Administration is proposing new construction at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This floodplain assessment evaluates potential impacts to floodplain values and functions from implementation of the proposed project, identifies alternatives to the proposed project, and allows for meaningful public comment.
The Electrical Power Capacity Upgrade (EPCU) Project would provide a permanent electrical upgrade for LANL, including poles with guy and anchor wires for overhead power lines, underground duct banks, and electrical substation Read More
Coronado Historic Site Offers Variety Of August Programs
Mary Weahkee. Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
NMDCA News:
Visit Coronado Historic Site in August for a variety of programming, including First Sunday, Ranger Read & Learn, What’s Growing on…Kuaua, and an artist demonstration.
First Sunday: Turkeys, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Learn how the people of Kuaua Pueblo created turkey feather blankets with archaeologist Mary Weahkee and visit with a live turkey. Admission is free to NM residents and children 16 and younger.
Ranger Read & Learn at Martha Liebert Public Library, 10–11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025 – Read More
Public Hearing Scheduled On Proposed Service Changes For La Cienega, Carson Communities
NCRTD News:
ESPAÑOLA — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Board of Directors will hold a public hearing during its regularly scheduled meeting on Friday, August 1, 2025, to receive public comment on two proposed service changes that aim to improve transit access in Santa Fe and Taos counties.
The hearing will address proposed modifications to the La Cienega MyBlueTM microtransit service and the creation of a new fixed route serving the communities of Carson and Tres Orejas in Taos County.
The La Cienega proposal includes:
- Expanding the La Cienega MyBlueTM zone to include
Daily Postcard: Bighorn Sheep Gather At Red Dot Trailhead
Daily Postcard: A small herd of bighorn sheep with three babies gathers Wednesday at the Red Dot Trailhead in White Rock. Photo by Laura Fife
Another view of a small herd of bighorn sheep with three babies Wednesday at the Red Dot Trailhead in White Rock. Photo by Laura Fife
Another view of a small herd of bighorn sheep with three babies Wednesday at the Red Dot Trailhead in White Rock. Photo by Laura Fife Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools To Host Informational Meeting For Potential School Board Candidates Aug. 18
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools will host an informational meeting for potential School Board candidates at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, in the School Boardroom at 2075 Trinity Drive.
Los Alamos County Clerk Michael Rodondo will open the meeting by providing information about the candidate filing process and campaign requirements. Former and current school board members will then host a question-and-answer session for potential candidates to learn more about school board roles and responsibilities.
Two seats for the Los Alamos Public Schools School Board will be on the ballot this Read More
Chamberlin: Response To Kelly Myers And Emma Abata
By REBECCA CHAMBERLIN
Los Alamos
I wish to respond to the July 22 Op/Ed from Kelly Myers and Emma Abata (link).
The situation is all the more tragic because so much of the Palestinians’ pain has been perpetuated by their own leadership, and maintained and fostered for decades by the UN agency that should have provided resolution to their displacement.
LAPS To Continue Free Breakfast & Lunch For Students
LAPS to continue offering free breakfast & lunch to all LAPS students during the 2025-2026 school year. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The first day of school is Monday, Aug. 11 and Los Alamos Public Schools is pleased to announce that they will continue to offer a free breakfast and lunch to all LAPS students during the 2025-2026 school year.
LAPS partners with Chartwells Food Services to provide food services at all school sites.
This year LAPS will be utilizing the Offer Versus Serve (OVS) model pertaining to USDA and NSLP requirements. This model will provide students with more of a choice for Read More
Laguna Fire Update: July 24, 2025
SFNF News:
Acres: 17,020
Start Date: 06/25/2025
Location: Gallina, NM
Cause: Lightning
Personnel: 262
Containment: 55%
Fuels: Oak brush, Piñon-juniper, and mixed conifer
Resources: 1 crew | 7 engines | 4 helicopters | 2 unmanned aircraft system | 2 water tenders | 2 dozer | 3 ambulance
Highlights: Strategic use of aerial resources, including helicopters and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), has supported efforts to secure the fire’s perimeter, while crews on the ground work to mop up and strengthen Read More
New Exhibition Celebrates Groundbreaking Writer Lucy R. Lippard’s Legacy At New Mexico Museum Of Art Vladem Contemporary
ART News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary is presenting Lucy R. Lippard: Notes from the Radical Whirlwind, a dynamic exhibition honoring the life and legacy of writer, activist, and curator Lucy R. Lippard (b.1937)—one of the most influential figures in contemporary art and cultural activism over the last 60 years.
From her early days as a young Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) staffer navigating the halls of modern art history to her role as a fierce advocate for social justice, Lippard has remained a visionary force, reshaping the art world from the inside out. This exhibition Read More
Rep. Christine Chandler Introduces House Speaker Javier Martinez To Los Alamos
Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher Carol A. Clark, center, welcomes New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martinez and Rep. Christine Chandler for a visit to the newsroom Tuesday afternoon in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Sitting down for an interview Tuesday in the newsroom at the Los Alamos Daily Post, from left, Post Managing Editor Kirsten Laskey, Rep. Christine Chandler, New Mexico House Speaker Javier Martinez and Post Graphic Designer Páya Pavlíková. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com Read More
White Rock Branch Library Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary And Its Iconic Sculpture
The sculpture, ‘Flying Folds’, celebrates 10 years along with the White Rock Branch Library. Photo by Leslie Bucklin/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Ten years ago, the new White Rock Branch Library officially opened its doors to the community.
Ever since, it has wowed the community with its modern architecture, which is three times the size of the original branch library. According to a County press release, the library “quickly became a hub for the White Rock community.”
While offering all the amenities patrons expect and desire from a library, perhaps Read More
Obituary: David L. Smith July 21, 1950 – July 15, 2025
DAVID L. SMITH July 21, 1950 – July 15, 2025
David L. Smith, born on July 21, 1950, passed away at his home in the early morning of July 15, 2025. Surrounded by his devoted family, he received loving care in his final days. His wife, Leni, was supported by the entire family, with his beloved nephew Miguel Velasquez from Santa Fe among the first to assist.
David served the town of Los Alamos through his HVAC business, Sierra Enterprises, where he specialized in installing heating and cooling systems. His reputation for quality work was so strong that customers were often willing to wait months just to Read More
FBI: Zuni Man Charged With Stabbing Victim In Abdomen
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE – A Zuni man has been charged in federal court for allegedly stabbing another man without provocation, causing serious injuries.
According to court documents, on the night of June 16, 2025, Adrian Cheama, 36, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, allegedly approached the victim while he was walking with a friend along a residential street in Zuni, New Mexico.
Without provocation, Cheama stabbed the victim in the abdomen with a weapon described as either a circular metal pole or a knife, then walked away laughing. The victim sustained serious injuries as a result.
Multiple Read More
Council Approves New EV Chargers At Municipal Building
Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities Manager Philo Shelton, right, checks out one of the EV chargers in 2024 at the Municipal Building. Council unanimously approved to purchase and install three new EV chargers at the Municipal Building during its July 8 meeting. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council has approved purchasing and constructing new electric vehicle (EV) chargers; this approval is a bit of a milestone since the chargers are the first in the County’s EV expansion project to be installed.
The purchase Read More
NM Leads Nation In Broadband Speed Improvements
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico achieved the largest year-over-year increase in broadband speeds nationally, with 20.5% more residents now accessing high-speed internet of 100/20 Mbps or faster, according to Speedtest by Ookla data comparing the last six months of 2023 to the last half of 2024.
“The boost shows that more New Mexicans are achieving higher, more reliable broadband speeds,” Jeff Lopez said, director of the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE). “This is a great sign of progress in our mission for wider and faster connectivity.”
The speed increases are happening Read More
