Obituary: Sherrie Lee Burk Dec. 23, 1947 – May 20, 2026
SHERRIE LEE BURK Dec. 23, 1947 – May 20, 2026
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Sherrie Lee Burk on May 20, 2026. Sherrie was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, wife, and friend whose kindness, strength, and generous spirit touched everyone who knew her.
Sherrie was born on Dec. 23, 1947, in Denver, Colorado, to Charles Saunders and Harriett Robinson. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Los Alamos, New Mexico, where she grew up with her sisters, Katherine “Kitty” Headdy and Dorothy “Dottie” Austin. She graduated from Los Alamos High School in 1965 and later attended Read More
‘Rooted Strong’ Gallery Talk Explores New Mexico’s Histories Through Art June 17
Raymond Jonson, Earth Rhythms #2, 1923, oil on canvas, 27 1/2 × 40 5/8 in. Collection of the New Mexico Museum of Art. Museum purchase, 2007 (2007.5). Photo by Blair Clark
NMDCA News:
Join us for a lunch hour gallery talk from 12–1 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, for the exhibition Rooted Strong: Visions of American from New Mexico with Alexandra Terry and Katie Doyle. The program will be held at the New Mexico Museum of Art and is free with museum admission.
This talk will explore artwork from the museum’s collection, addressing the ways in which artists have responded to, and shaped, the innumerable Read More
Los Alamos County Golf Course Expands Hours On June 2
COUNTY News:
Beginning Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Los Alamos County Golf Course will be open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, and 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays.
The golf course will remain closed on Mondays until further notice.
Visit the Los Alamos County Website or contact the Golf Course Pro Shop at 505.662.8139 for more information. Read More
LAMS Washington, D.C. 2027 Spring Break Trip Sign Up
EDUCATION News:
Attention current 7th grade students: Sign up is underway for next year’s annual 8th grade Washington, D.C. trip for Los Alamos Middle School and home school students.
Click on the QR code to sign up today to reserve your spot and lock in your price for this wonderful, educational once in a lifetime trip with your friends and classmates to our nation’s capital and Baltimore.
Call Roberta Cocking at 505.670.0679 with questions. Read More
Broadview End Of School Block Party Saturday
COMMUNITY News:
Residents are invited to celebrate the end of the school year at the Broadview End of School Block Party Saturday, May 30, 2026.
The neighborhood event will bring families of the Broadview Neighborhood, friends, and children together for an afternoon of community celebration, outdoor activities, music, and food.
To safely accommodate the event, a temporary road closure will be in effect from 3-8 p.m., Saturday, May 30, 2026, on Kristi Lane near 892 Kristi Lane and Copper Place. Local access for residents and emergency vehicles will be maintained as needed.
Drivers are encouraged Read More
U.S. Supreme Court Approves Historic Rio Grande Compact Settlement, Resolving Texas v. New Mexico & Colorado
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The U. S. Supreme Court Tuesday approved a historic settlement ending more than a decade of litigation over Rio Grande water rights, shielding New Mexico taxpayers from billions of dollars in potential liability and establishing a long-term water management framework for communities, farms and businesses across the Lower Rio Grande Basin.
The settlement resolves Texas v. New Mexico and Colorado, a case centered on claims that New Mexico had been overusing groundwater. The settlement, reached between New Mexico, Texas, Colorado and the United States, addresses Read More
House Republicans Raise Concerns After New Reports Show Homelessness Crisis Worsening Despite Massive Spending
NMHR News:
SANTA FE — New reports showing New Mexico spent over half a billion taxpayer dollars on homelessness programs in just three years while the crisis continued to worsen are raising serious concerns about accountability and results.
Last year, Rep. Nicole Chavez sent a formal letter to Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller demanding answers about the city’s homelessness programs, where taxpayer money was going, and whether the programs were actually working. No response was ever provided.
A recent Legislative Finance Committee report found homelessness in New Mexico has continued to rise Read More
Matthea Fung, Alyssa Sun, And Helena Welch Awarded 2026 Los Alamos Phi Beta Kappa Scholarships
Phi Beta Kappa scholarship recipients: Matthea Fung, Alyssa Sun, and Helena Welch. Courtesy/LAPS
By JOYCE A. GUZIK
Officer
Phi Beta Kappa
Thanks to the generous support of alumni donors, the Los Alamos Association of Phi Beta Kappa is pleased to announce $1000 scholarship awards to Matthea Fung, Alyssa Sun, and Helena Welch, 2026 graduates of Los Alamos High School.
Matthea Fung will attend Virginia Tech, majoring in mathematics with a focus on math education.
Alyssa Sun will be attending Yale University and majoring in applied math or statistics.
Helena Welch will attend the California Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: May 29 – June 4, 2026
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for May 29–June 4, 2026:
Friday, May 29, 2026
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 5-19–26
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Understanding Homelessness
- 8 p.m. — League of Women Voters Candidate Forum
- 12 a.m. — Free Speech TV
LAHS Junior Andrew Bacrania Awarded 2026 Rensselaer Polytechnic Medal
LAHS Calculus teacher Stephanie Abney (left) and LAHS Physics teacher Debbie Grothaus pose with the 2026 Rensselaer Medal recipient Andrew Bacrania. Courtesy photo
LAHS Principal Eric Ziegler presented the 2026 Rensselaer Medal Award to junior Andrew Bacrania. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School junior Andrew Bacrania has been selected to receive the Rensselaer Polytechnic Medal for 2026. He was nominated for this honor by the LAHS Mathematics and Science Departments. Principal Eric Ziegler presented Drew with his award during a ceremony attended by his family and members Read More
Silent Film Classic ‘The Passion Of Joan Of Arc’ June 5
NMMA News:
Join New Mexico Museum of Art for another installment in their series of silent films 5:30-7 p.m., June 5, in St. Francis Auditorium! Free to attend.
The Spring film is The Passion of Joan of Arc, directed by Carl Theodor Dreye and starring Renée Jeanne Falonettie as Joan of Arc. This 1928 film follows the record of Joan of Arc’s trial in England and is considered a cinematic landmark.
The First Friday Silent Film Series celebrates the artistry and enduring impact of silent cinema through immersive screenings paired with live musical accompaniment. The Passion of Joan of Arc offers Read More
LAHS DECA Students Attend International Career Development Conference
LAHS students preparing to attend the closing ceremonies for ICDC. Pictured are (back, left to right) Alianna DeHerrera, August Ovaska, Lance Metcalf, Roccl Del Mauro, Presley Haight, Jayden Burns, Jasmine Heft and (front) Michael Velasquez-Saiz and Luke Creel. Courtesy photo
LAPS News:
Nine Los Alamos High School (LAHS) students attended the 2026 International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Atlanta, Georgia from April 25 – 28.
Seniors Luke Creel, August Ovaska, Jasmine Heft, Rocco Del Mauro, and Lance Metcalf, along with juniors Presley Haight and Michael Velasquez-Saiz, Read More
FBI: Fruitland Man Pleads Guilty In Fatal Drunk Driving Crash
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Fruitland man pleaded guilty to second degree murder after driving drunk at 107 miles per hour and crashing into an oncoming vehicle, killing the driver.
According to court documents, Dec. 9, 2024, Timothy Begay, 39, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, was driving drunk when he crossed the center line and hit a car driving the opposite direction, killing the driver. At the time of the crash, Begay was driving 107 MPH. Medical records showed that he has a blood alcohol level of .239.
Begay pleaded guilty to second degree murder and faces up 15 years in prison at sentencing. Read More
Get Your Just Deserts At Village Arts Through June 13
Courtesy photo
Courtesy photo
ART News:
The newest exhibit at Village Arts, Just Deserts, is turning up the heat and highlighting the color, warmth, and unexpected life of the desert with 55 artistic gems made by nearly 3 dozen local and regional artists.
Artwork is on display through June 13, 2026. Artists were asked to create work that zoomed in on deserts in all their arid and austere beauty and the resulting artwork shows a surprising breadth of subject matter and media that underlines a deep connection between the artists and their surroundings.
New Mexico averages nearly 2 months more sunshine Read More
DPNM Makes Pitch To DNC To Be An Early Primary State
DPNM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Today, the Rules and Bylaws Committee of the Democratic National Committee heard the Democratic Party of New Mexico’s pitch to move up its primary date, as part of a meeting of the Committee from May 27–29 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. You can watch the presentation here.
Speaking during the presentation and highlighting key reasons the Democratic Party would benefit from New Mexico being an early primary state were DPNM Chair Sara Attleson; Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham; Michelle Mayorga, a leading expert in Latino public opinion and Partner at the Democratic Read More
Daily Postcard: Orange Poppies Color Meadow Lane Garden
Daily Postcard: Orange poppies color a garden on Sunday on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Obituary: Hedy Dunn March 4, 1943 – May 27, 2026
HEDY DUNN March 4, 1943 – May 27, 2026
With great sadness, the Dunn family announces the passing of Hedy (Mannheimer) Dunn, age 83, who peacefully passed away on May 27, 2026, just weeks after a sudden diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Hedy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and member of the community. After a long career as the director of the Los Alamos Historical Museum, Hedy was a devoted and active volunteer with many organizations, including the Pajarito Environmental Education Center, Bandelier National Monument, the Los Alamos Unitarian Church, and the Santa Fe Opera. Read More
Los Alamos Arts Council Announces Events For Summer
It’s nearly June, and the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is kicking off the summer already. Its small but mighty team is up to everything from pre-concert lectures to increased social sewing to plein air painting at Bathtub Row Brewing Coop. Not to mention: Summer Camp. Also, there are new activity offerings for teens, families and adults. As a reminder, the community can find the LAAC’s most updated calendar of events here: https://www.
Storey Endorses Katharine E. Clark For Secretary of State
By AMY STOREY
Los Alamos
Katharine E. Clark (D) is the only candidate in this Secretary of State primary who has sued Donald Trump over election interference.
A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley in Cognitive Neuroscience and Moral Psychology and an MBA in Strategic Management and Public Policy, Clark combines academic rigor with real-world executive experience.
As County Clerk for Santa Fe, she has modernized one of New Mexico’s most complex election jurisdictions, and earned national recognition many times for election administration, and built a reputation Read More
Groundbreaking Marks Start Of Construction On New Los Alamos Fire Station #4
Participating in the official groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, for new Fire Station #4 on Diamond Drive, from left, Los Alamos Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg, Council Chair Randall Ryti, Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, Project Manager Sobia Sayeda, Councilor David Reagor, and Councilor Melanee Hand. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg, Council Chair Randall Ryti, Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, Project Manager Sobia Sayeda, Councilor David Reagor and Councilor Melanee Hand among other officials and project staff participated Read More
