Daily Postcard: Violet-Green Swallow Perched On Bare Branch At Edge Of Canyon Rim Trail
Daily Postcard: Violet-green Swallow perched on the edge of the Canyon Rim Trail in White Rock, near Kimberly. Although these swallows do perch, they are most often seen in flight. All About Birds calls them ‘aerial insectivores which perform acrobatic stunts over lakes and streams high in the sky in search of flying insects.’ They may look dark at first but with good lighting, one can see their green backs and purple rumps. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Pages Of Our History: Ranch School Boy Robert Douglas Stuart Jr.
Robert Douglas Stuart Jr.
By SHARON SNYDER
Los Alamos
Robert Douglas Stuart Jr. attended the Los Alamos Ranch School in 1923-1924. After leaving here, he was a member of the 1937 Class of Princeton University. From there, he went to Yale University Law School, but World War II was on the horizon.
At Princeton, Robert studied politics and then went on to law school at Yale where he joined classmates in founding the America First Committee. Along with him in the effort were future U.S. President Gerald Ford, future Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart, and future Yale President Kingman Brewster. Read More
Tellus Science Museum Acquires Newly Recovered Meteorite
Specimen of meteorite from June 26 fall event at Tellus Science Museum. Courtesy/Tellus
Specimen of meteorite from the June 26 fall event at Tellus Science Museum. Courtesy/Tellus
SCIENCE News:
Tellus Science Museum is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a newly recovered meteorite specimen from the fall event witnessed across the Southeastern United States last week on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
“Meteorite landings like this are pretty rare,” Astronomy Program Manager Karisa Zdanky said. “Space rocks and other debris enter Earth’s atmosphere often, but they usually burn up before Read More
AMERIND’s 20th Annual Golf Fundraiser Raises Over $120K
AMERIND presents $31,867 check to Keres Children’s Learning Center. Courtesy/AMERIND
COMMUNITY News:
SANTA ANA PUEBLO — AMERIND, the country’s only 100 percent Tribally owned insurance carrier, has announced that the 20th Annual AMERIND Golf Fundraiser has raised over $120,000 to benefit Native communities and families across the United States.
Funds raised through the Golf Fundraiser will support the AMERIND Protecting Tribal Families Fund and the Keres Children’s Learning Center (KCLC).
The AMERIND Protecting Tribal Families Fund was developed to assist Native American families Read More
Los Alamos County Officials Urge Citizens To Keep Safety And Courtesy In Mind This 4th Of July Holiday Weekend
COUNTY News:
As residents and visitors prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, Los Alamos County officials are reminding the community that safety, courtesy, and personal responsibility extend beyond fireworks use and fire prevention.
While fire danger remains a top concern this time of year, other safety issues and quality-of-life impacts often arise during holiday gatherings and festivities.
The County encourages all residents to be mindful of the following:
Wildlife, Pet and Livestock Safety and Well-being:
Fireworks can be a significant source of stress and fear for wildlife, Read More
Lab Director Thom Mason Stresses Importance Of Education
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Thom Mason participates in a Q&A session with LANL’s Community Partnerships Office Director Kathy Keith during Monday’s community conversation event at New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, N.M. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
LANL Director Thom Mason, left, speaks with Collins Lake Ranch Founder Steve Smaby, center, and LANL Foundation Board Member Bill Wadt at Monday’s event. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
During Los Alamos National Read More
An Open Book: Ode To The White Rock Library … And This Column’s 10th Anniversaries
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Los Alamos
Editor’s Note: Along with recognizing the 10th anniversary of the White Rock Branch Library (ribbon cutting held July 31, 2015), the Los Alamos Daily Post is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the popular column, “An Open Book”, written by David Izraelevitz (first published Aug. 5, 2015). Below is that column.
I recently visited Carol A. Clark and Bonnie Gordon at the Los Alamos Daily Post office to congratulate them on the inaugural print issue of their newspaper.
As a fellow hard-hitting journalist, I know how challenging it is to maintain a high quality press Read More
Council Assesses Housing & Economic Development Efforts
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
So how are things looking for Los Alamos’ housing and economy? Great, according to County officials.
Los Alamos County Housing and Special Projects Manager Dan Osborn along with Economic Development Administrator Shanna Sasser provided updates to the County’s housing and economic development efforts during County Council’s recent work session.
As far as housing is concerned, Osborn ticked off a list of completed items including the affordable housing plan and the new contract with the Santa Fe Community Housing Trust Read More
Fiori e Sale Welcomes New Chef Jessica Martinez
Chef Jessica Martinez
Restaurant News:
Fiori e Sale announces its new chef, Jessica Martinez, who is a talented and passionate chef whose love for cooking is rooted in creativity, care, and community involvement.
With more than 15 years of experience in beloved kitchens across Los Alamos and White Rock, Chef Jessica brings not only exceptional skill but a soulfulness that perfectly complements the spirit of the Fiori e Sale café.
From crafting thoughtful menus and delicate pastries to guiding her teams with kindness and grace, she has a gift for turning seasonal ingredients into beautiful Read More
Española Humane Responds To Mold Findings With Temporary Dog Kennel Closure For Remediation
EHS News:
ESPANOLA — Española Humane has temporarily closed its indoor dog kennel area to the public after routine testing revealed elevated mold levels in the ceiling. While the rest of the shelter remains fully operational, the dog kennels will remain closed during remediation efforts.
“We’re taking this seriously and moving swiftly to protect the health of our animals, staff, volunteers, and visitors,” Kate Baldwin said, Executive Director of Española Humane. “We’ve already brought in remediation experts, roofing contractors, and toxicologists to guide our response.”
The decision, Read More
Spotlight: Raymond Lujan-Paña ‘Enjoying Life At Enterprise Bank & Trust’
Raymond Lujan-Paña is on the job Wednesday at Enterprise Bank & Trust at 1200 Trinity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
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When Raymond Lujan-Paña sought employment at Enterprise Bank & Trust, he was following in his father Raymond Lujan’s footsteps.
“I was born and raised in Alcalde, and there are multiple things that brought me to Los Alamos. Having so much family working for Los Alamos National Laboratory and my dad having worked for Los Alamos National Bank before it became Enterprise Read More
Revised Cowboy Breakfast Schedule For July & August
Sheriff’s Posse News:
The monthly Cowboy Breakfast schedule at the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse Lodge is different for July and August this year.
Revised Schedule:
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- The Cowboy Breakfast will not be held in July; and
- The August breakfast will be held Aug. 10 (the second Sunday) rather than the usual first Sunday, due to the new rodeo schedule.
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The Sheriff’s Posse will be serving the Cowboy dinner 5-7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 2, followed 7-9 p.m. with a dance as part of Rodeo Weekend.
“Please forgive us for not preparing a Cowboy Breakfast for you this weekend, as we celebrate the 4th of July weekend Read More
YMCA And Dr. Garimella Team Up To Battle Type II Diabetes
Los Alamos YMCA fitness instructor and personal trainer Raj Vaidya and Dr. Madhavi Garimella attend ScienceFest’s Discovery Day June 21 to show how exercise and diet can help control, manage and in some cases reverse the effects of diabetes. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Rajendra Vaidya (Raj) and Dr. Madhavi Garimella are joining forces to battle diabetes. Their strategy? Utilizing exercise, promoting a healthy diet and letting patients use continuous glucose monitoring (CGMs) so they can see the benefits in real time.
The fight Read More
Supreme Court Decides Venue For Lawsuits Against Cities, Counties Under State’s Civil Rights Law
NMSC News:
SANTA FE — The state Supreme Court Wednesday resolved an undecided question of law about where people must file lawsuits against cities and counties under the New Mexico Civil Rights Act (NMCRA).
The Court unanimously concluded that claims against a municipality under the NMCRA must be filed in a district court in the county where the community is located and a county must be sued within that county, unless another provision of law specifically requires the lawsuit to be brought elsewhere. The justices rejected arguments that plaintiffs could file lawsuits under the NMCRA in any Read More
LAHS Key Clubbers Selling Cotton Candy At Summer Concerts To Address ‘Youth Mental Health’ In Los Alamos
Los Alamos High School (LAHS ) Key Club members, from left, Gyasi Atta-Fynn, Angel Ming, and Emily Xu, and Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos President Tim Glasco at their Friday evening booth at the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Key Club is selling cotton candy at the weekly concerts to raise money to address ‘Youth Mental Health’ because they are very concerned about the mental health of their peers. Photo by Morrie Pongratz
LAHS Key Club member Rebecca Li, right, presents a $3,000 check in 2024 to local non-profit Los Alamos JJAB Executive Director Rachel Mohr-Richards to address ‘Fentanyl Harm Read More
Certification Of Installation Of Enhanced Control Measures For LA-SMA-0.85 Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Certification of Installation of Enhanced Control Measures for LA-SMA-0.85
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-703858_N3B-2025-0182_EPA_Cert_Install_LA-SMA-0.85_070225.pdf
County To Hold Workshop For Home-Based Businesses
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Development Department is hosting a free public workshop titled “Home Business Basics: Permits, Planning & Pathways to Growth.” The workshop is designed to help aspiring and current home-based business owners navigate the steps to get started and stay compliant.
The workshop will take place from 5:30–7 p.m., Tuesday, July 15, in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building (1000 Central Ave.). Details on how to join the workshop virtually can be found at https://lacnm.com/HomeBusinessWorkshop.
Topics include:
- What qualifies
State Treasurer’s Office Announces New Overhauled Website To Better Serve New Mexicans
STATE News:
SANTA FE — With a new fiscal year comes a new look to the New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office (NM STO). STO is thrilled to unveil its fully reimagined website, now live and ready to better serve New Mexicans.
Maintaining the same familiar web address, nmsto.gov, the new site offers a fresh, modernized look and significantly improved navigation with simplified access to vital STO programs and resources. Key features include intuitive user interface, streamlined layout, mobile-friendly design, and dedicated ‘Reports’ and ‘Resources’ pages for simplified access to vital Read More
Kelsey Denissen Of Los Alamos Wins Places & Spaces ‘Atomic Ed’ Book Drawing On Saturday
Kelsey Dennisen is presented with a copy of ‘Atomic Ed’ by Places and Spaces Board Member Kevin Holsapple. Photo by Kris Raber
COMMUNITY News:
Kelsey Denissen of Los Alamos was drawn from the entries in Places & Spaces “Atomic Ed” book drawing. Kevin Holsapple of Places and Spaces Los Alamos and Barbara Grothus, daughter of Ed Grothus hosted a table and spoke with members of the public about the idea for a Black Hole Museum in Los Alamos during Saturday’s Airport Open House event.
“We were really pleased to speak with so many people who have vivid memories of the Black Hole, and others who have Read More
