NMED Offers Free Domestic Well Water Testing At Las Vegas Water Fair June 28
NMED News:
LAS VEGAS — The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) will host a free domestic well water testing event in Las Vegas on Saturday, June 28.
Testing will be available 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in Las Vegas at the Contractor Connects + Event, located at the West Las Vegas High School, 179 Bridge Street in Las Vegas.
Well water tests typically cost about $150 but will be free to the first 100 participants or while supplies last. Participants must bring their own water sample to the event in order for it to be tested. Test results will be mailed to the households Read More
Timeless Waters: Acequia Culture In New Mexico
Courtesy photo
HSF News:
Historic Santa Fe Foundation announces the exhibition, Timeless Waters: Acequia Culture in New Mexico. The show features two projects by artist Sharon Stewart: El Cerrito: A Village Life Portrait, and FIRESCAPE. Stewart’s work addresses traditions surrounding water in New Mexico and the challenges of acequia maintenance, preservation, and utilization in the face of the population changes and climate change.
Alongside Stewart’s photographs HSFF will provide talks that contextualize and discuss the role that acequias play in New Mexico and Stewart’s work. Read More
Sipapu To Replace Historic Lift 3 With Two Person Chairlift
SIPAPU News:
VADITO — Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort announced today that it will build a new two-person chairlift to replace an iconic detachable surface lift that’s been transporting skiers at Sipapu for nearly half a century. The new Lift 3 will give skiers and riders of all abilities, especially beginners and the over 2,000 students taught annually in Northern New Mexico ski school programs, faster and easier access to terrain that Sipapu’s general manager, John Paul Bradley, describes as nothing short of “magical.”
The current 47-year-old platter lift is an advanced lift and has been particularly Read More
Suds & Shows Returns To Nature Center This Summer
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is bringing back its popular Suds & Shows series for summer 2025—an exciting lineup of movie nights and game nights paired with local brews from Pajarito Brewpub and Grill. Taking place at the Los Alamos Nature Center, these fun-filled evenings offer adults and families a chance to kick back, connect, and experience the planetarium in a whole new way.
Here’s what’s on tap:
Suds & Shows: Treasure Planet
Blast off on a thrilling animated adventure across the galaxy! This adult-only movie night features a screening of Treasure Read More
EXPO NM Unveils Newly Renovated Historic Route 66 Tower
EXPO News:
ALBUQUERQUE — EXPO New Mexico is proud to announce the completion of a major rehabilitation and modernization project at the landmark tower that marks the entrance to the New Mexico State Fairgrounds on historic Central Avenue—better known as Route 66. The upgraded signage and structural enhancements serve as a dynamic welcome to visitors while honoring the property’s long-standing place in New Mexico history.
The New Mexico Tourism Department awarded EXPO New Mexico $250,000 in competitive grant funding to support the project through the Route 66 Centennial Grant Program. Read More
Guaje Pines Cemetery Master Plan Meeting Location Update
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Parks Division and Sloane Consulting Group invite the community to the second public meeting for the Guaje Pines Cemetery Master Plan. This meeting will present initial design concepts and provide an opportunity for residents to offer feedback on the future of the cemetery.
Please note the location has changed to Fuller Lodge, for the second public meeting on the Guaje Pines Cemetery Master Plan.
Meeting information:
- 1–3 p.m., Wednesday, June 25 (In-Person Only)
- 5:30–7 p.m., Wednesday, June 25 (In-Person & Virtual)
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97761531344
Five Seniors Awarded 2025 LASO Scholarships
By JOYCE ANN GUZIK
Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra
The Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra awarded five scholarships to Los Alamos High School Seniors in 2025. These scholarships recognize seniors who have demonstrated exceptional interest and accomplishments in music. The student must attend Los Alamos High School or livevin Los Alamos County. The scholarships are intended to encourage the recipients to continue their musical activities, regardless of whether they pursue music as a career. Four of these scholarships were made possible by donations in memory of LASO members who have passed Read More
Heinrich On Energy Department Budget Request, Stresses Need For Affordable, Domestic Sources
Video: Ranking Member Martin Heinrich of New Mexico delivers opening remarks on DOE’s Fiscal 2026 budget request, June 18, before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. Courtesy/Heinrich Office
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
- Heinrich to Wright: “We cannot expect to maintain U.S. leadership in emerging technologies if we shortchange the offices, programs, and most importantly, people, needed to do so.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his opening statement, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Energy and Natural Resources Committee, grilled Read More
McQuiston: Does Insurance Cover Your Home If Evacuated?
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
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If you’ve lived in New Mexico for a while, especially in areas like Los Alamos, the foothills, or near forested canyons, you know that wildfire season is no joke.
And while we hope we’ll never have to evacuate, those emergency alerts can come fast. You grab your family, your pets, maybe a few important papers — and go.
But once you’ve left your home behind, the question starts creeping in:
“Am I covered if something happens while I’m gone? What if we never get to go
‘Generation Idol’ At ScienceFest Summer Concert Tonight!
Billy Idol Tribute band ‘Generation Idol’ headlines the Summer Concert tonight at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
Sancre Productions
Who is ready for tonight’s Sciencefest Summer Concert and ScienceFest Discovery Day on Saturday, both FREE at Ashley Pond Park!? Special thanks to this week’s sponsor, Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District, ScienceFest.
Los Alamos Sciencefest has done it again with an amazing night of free entertainment at Ashley Pond Park by bringing in a world-famous Billy Idol Tribute band from Los Angeles, “Generation Read More
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘Free Lunch Or Free Will?: The Jewish Texts And Modern Biology Address Voluntary Choice’ June 24
Rabbi Jack Shlachter
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents “Free Lunch or Free Will?: The Jewish Texts and Modern Biology Address Voluntary Choice” by Rabbi Jack Shlachter, Tuesday June 24 at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church.
A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. with the lecture to follow beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentations will be recorded and streamed to the ZOOM address given at the website. The ZOOM link issues are corrected.
https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org
It appears that we can choose between several Read More
Bugs, Bots, & Baby Goats: PEEC’s Summer Family Evenings Are Happening, Rain Or Shine!
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is excited to welcome families back for its beloved Summer Family Evenings series, made possible thanks to the generous support of the Del Norte LOV Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Del Norte Credit Union.
At 6 p.m., every Wednesday evening from June 4–July 23, families can enjoy affordable, hands-on programs that bring science, nature, and animals to life at the Los Alamos Nature Center. With engaging guests from around the region, these events are perfect for curious kids and their grown-ups looking for summer fun.
Here’s Read More
Catch Of The Week: Facebook Grocery Scams
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
Watch out for the Facebook grocery giveaway scams- making the rounds once again online. What are these scams? Basically, they post in a Facebook group, offering free groceries like the ones below.
In the recent examples I’ve seen in local Facebook groups that advertised grocery distribution events — but with no listed location, organizer, or contact information- clearly a red flag. No contact info or location info should ring some mental alarm bells; this seems sketchy right away.
What’s the point of these scams? Most of the time it seems just to funnel the user Read More
Mountaineers To Explore Navajo Backcountry June 24
Rugged canyon country at the base of Navajo Mountain, which the Mountaineers searched for where David Roberts had been. Exploring this country is a ‘how hard can it be’ type of adventure. Courtesy/Mountaineers
By BILL PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos Mountaineers
The June 24 Mountaineers meeting will feature a talk by Norbert Ensslin. Over many years, some members of the Mountaineers have been exploring the maze of sandstone domes and slot canyons surrounding Navajo Mountain. This rugged area does not get many visitors, except for backpackers on the trail to Rainbow Bridge. But it has a rich history Read More
Love NM To Host Free One-Day Outreach To Serve New Mexico Families In Need June 27 At Tingley Coliseum
LOVENM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In response to widespread need across New Mexico, Love NM will host Love Day, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, June 27, at Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, in conjunction with OneABQ and several local churches.
This free event will connect individuals and families with a variety of goods, services, and targeted resources focused on health, wellness, and child development. Community members may register to attend at lovenm.org/#events.
Love Day is an outreach event designed to support New Mexicans with dignity by providing essential services and resources in a joyful Read More
Traffic Impact Alert For ScienceFest Events June 20-21
LAMSCD News:
The Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District (LAMSCD) reminds the public of road closures taking place today, June 20, and Saturday, 21, due to ScienceFest events.
There will be traffic impacts during the Los Alamos ScienceFest, particularly during the Night Market and Discovery Day events on both days.
Key Traffic Impacts:
- Today’s Road Closure – Central Avenue from 20th Street to Oppenheimer Drive will be closed 4-9 p.m. during the ScienceFest Night Market.
- Today’s Night Market – (North side of Ashley Pond): 5-9 p.m., featuring more than 30 vendors and taking place during
Los Alamos County Airport Open House Set For June 28
KLAM/EAA News:
Saturday, June 28, will be a big day for aviation enthusiasts, young and old, in northern New Mexico. The Los Alamos County Airport (KLAM), in cooperation with Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), and Los Alamos ScienceFest, will host an Open House, 9 a.m. to noon, at KLAM Airport with a morning of aviation activities, exhibits, and fun.
This event is free and open to the public. The open house will feature displays of certified and experimental aircraft, paramotor and ultralight flying, RC aircraft, flight simulators, and an exhibition and presentation Read More
Daily Postcard: Dragonflies Drawn To Irises At Ashley Pond
Obituary: Eulalia ‘Lala’ Hardwick Dec. 14, 1928 – June 17, 2025
EULALIA ‘LALA’ HARDWICK Dec. 14, 1928 – June 17, 2025
Lala began her journey in this life in the mountain village of Mineral Del Monte, Hidalgo, Mexico. Lala answered the call of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a young woman and went on a church mission in Mexico. It was on that mission that she met her future husband and love of her life, Jack, who had recently found the church and was himself on a mission.
Although Lala and Jack met while on their missions, dating between missionaries was strictly forbidden. Jack, however, was smitten. They continued their relationship and grew Read More
LAFD Helps Out In The Community, Refreshing VFW Flags
Los Alamos Firefighters change out the flags at the VFW on Tuesday. Photo by Ashley Shaw
A firefighter climbs the engine ladder to reach the top of the flagpole at the VFW. Photo by Ashley Shaw
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos Fire Fighters stepped up to change the flags at the VFW on Tuesday, June 18. They used a fire engine ladder to reach the top of the pole as they refreshed the American and POW flags.
A huge “Thank you!” from the VFW staff and patrons.
A firefighter helps on the ground. Photo by Ashley Shaw Read More
