More Scenes From ‘No Kings’ Day Protest In Los Alamos
Scene from the ‘No Kings’ Day protest organized by Los Alamos Indivisible and held Saturday afternoon at Ashley Pond Park. A few hundred protesters gathered to hear speeches and also hold political signs along Trinity Drive and Central Avenue. Similar protests were held nationwide Saturday in response to spreading concerns of ‘increasing authoritarian behavior by the Trump Administration’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Scene from the ‘No Kings’ Day protest Saturday along Trinity Drive. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Liz Churchill at Saturday’s ‘No Kings’ Day Read More
Stansbury Fights For Expanded Access To Healthcare
U.S. Congressional News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) fought for expanded access to healthcare in rural and Indigenous communities during an Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee hearing.
Her bill, the IHS Provider Expansion Act, was reintroduced earlier in the month, and testimony about the legislation was heard during the subcommittee hearing.
Watch the video of the hearing.
The legislation would establish an Office of Graduate Medical Education Programs within the Indian Health Service (IHS). This legislation would expand the existing IHS Read More
Three LANL Leaders Honored For Military Service Support
Recipients of the Patriot Award, seated from left, Nestor Trujillo, Ed Cagle and Mark Voss gathered with representatives from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, back row from left, Joshua Rowley, Willy Griego and Aaron Mondragon. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
When it comes to supporting those who serve, leadership makes all the difference. That’s why Josh Rowley nominated his managers at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Ed Cagle, Mark Voss and Nestor Trujillo for the Patriot Award, presented by the Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve office.
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Fr. Glenn: Happy Fathers’ Day
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
A very happy and joy-filled and blessed Fathers’ Day to all you dads out there! You have that honor and privilege to have sired and, with their mothers, to be entrusted with care and teaching of God’s precious little ones—your children … those little images of God that we all are, but the little ones with the innocence that we adults have often lost but are called by Christ to emulate: “Whoever humbles himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Whoever receives one such child in my name receives me…” (Matthew 18:4-5) We are all called to emulate that innocence, Read More
Friends Of History First Wednesday Presentation: Who Are The Pueblos? By Cultural Educator Jon Ghahate July 2
Acoma Pueblo. Courtesy/Jon Ghahate
Friends of History of New Mexico History Museum News:
The Friends of History will present on July 2 its first Wednesday presentation, “Who Are the Pueblos? The History and Legacy of the Ancient-to-Contemporary Puebloans” by Pueblo Cultural Educator Jon Ghahate.
Details:
- Wednesday, July 2
- Presented free on YouTube by Friends of History
- Link: https://bit.ly/4kvKfhu
Background:
Drawing on historical, cultural, and archaeological evidence surrounding US Southwest ancestral sites, this presentation offers an analysis of the Ancestral Puebloan Read More
New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources For The Elderly Program Hosting Free Webinar June 24
New Mexico State Bar News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico State Bar Foundation’s Legal Resources for the Elderly Program (“LREP”) will be hosting a free virtual legal webinar starting at 11 a.m. on June 24.
The webinar, which aims to equip attendees with integral financial knowledge, will cover information regarding debt problems, including what happens if a person can’t pay their debts, what actions debt collectors can take, and what actions a person may take if they are sued for a debt they owe.
New Mexico residents can register for this free webinar online or by calling 505.797.6005 and providing Read More
Posts From The Road: Paso Robles – Heart Of Wine Country
Vineyards: Paso Robles, Calif., is the heart of Paso Robles Wine Country, with more than 250 wineries in the area. Vineyards cover the hillsides, creating a beautiful landscape. Most of the wineries have tasting rooms for visitors to enjoy while at the winery. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Countryside: In addition to the many wineries and vineyards in and around Paso Robles, there are miles of beautiful countryside as well. Shown is an area just west of town showing the rolling hills that dominate the landscape around Paso Robles. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
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New Mexico Court Education Institute Presents Former UNM Law Professor Barbara Bergman Judicial Education Award
Law professor Barbara E. Bergman
Administrative Office of the Courts News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Law professor Barbara E. Bergman received an award June 12 honoring her lasting contributions to judicial education in New Mexico.
The New Mexico Court Education Institute (CEI) presented Bergman with the inaugural Rozier E. Sanchez CEI Faculty Award for excellence in judicial education during a ceremony in Albuquerque at the annual training conference for state court judges.
Bergman taught at the University of New Mexico School of Law for 28 years and in 2016 joined the faculty of the James E. Rogers Read More
Scenes From Summer Concert Featuring ‘Night Moves’
Scene from the Summer Concert Friday featuring ‘Night Moves’ from Albuquerque. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Country artist Nathniel Krantz and the rock band ‘Night Moves’ played for 3 hours Friday night at the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Aubrey Kedge is about to enjoy her snow cone. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Lots of food and drink are available from vendors on Friday nights at the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
County Council Adopts Wildland Urban Interface Code
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has adopted new building rules to help protect homes, families, and the environment from wildfires. The County approved Ordinance No. 02-368 in May 2025, using important parts of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC). These rules are made to keep buildings safer in areas where homes and wildland meet.
The new code recognizes Los Alamos County is in what’s called a wildland-urban interface area, where homes are close to wildfire-prone vegetation. Because the County is in a Class 1 fire hazard zone—the highest level of risk—the changes are Read More
View On The Road To Los Alamos Under Stormy Skies
View on the road to Los Alamos early Thursday evening under stormy skies. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
McQuiston: Buying A Car From A Private Seller? What To Know Before You Drive Off
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
“Because once you take the keys… it’s yours — for better or worse.”
Buying a car from a private seller can be a great way to save money. You might find a deal that’s way better than what the dealerships are offering.
But here’s the thing most people don’t realize:
Once that title is signed and you drive away, whatever happens is on you. And no finance manager is double-checking the paperwork or reminding you about insurance — so you’ve got to be a little more careful.
If you’re buying a car from someone on Craigslist, Facebook Marketplace,
Scheduled Power Outage At Golf Course Monday
COUNTY News:
The community is advised that the Los Alamos County Golf Course will experience a scheduled power outage, Monday, June 16, for necessary electrical maintenance.
The outage will last most of the day, and as a result, both the Golf Pro Shop and Cottonwood on the Greens restaurant will be closed.
Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, June 17.
Direct questions to the Golf Pro Shop at 505.662.8139. Read More
Lecture On Beauty & Function Of Southwestern Ceramics
NMDCA News:
The Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites offers a monthly lecture series at the Martha Liebert Public Library in Bernalillo.
This month’s free lecture is 2-3 p.m., Sunday, June 22, at the Martha Liebert Library.
The Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites present a lecture by Dr. Eric Blinman entitled, “Ceramic Ecology and the History of Southwestern Peoples”. Blinman will explore the intersection of ceramic resources, technologies, history, and culture. He will also explain how archaeologists can make sense of the variety of pottery from the past to the present Read More
Scenes From ‘No Kings’ Demonstration At Ashley Pond Park
Scene from the ‘No Kings’ demonstration Saturday afternoon around Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirk Weisbrod
Scene from the ‘No Kings’ demonstration Saturday afternoon around Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirk Weisbrod By KIRK WEISBROD
Los Alamos
The ‘No Kings’ demonstration (Saturday afternoon around Ashley Pond Park) was attended by a few hundred people who wanted to express their support for our democratic form of government, with the hope that the executive branch does not expand its powers further.
Raised posters addressed many concerns about institutions and freedoms that we’ve cherished
All Shall Be Well: Proclaiming Radical Welcome
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
The Los Alamos Ministerial Alliance is an interfaith group of clergy and community leaders with an interest in the health and well-being of our community. We meet once a month to hold discussions or learning opportunities on a variety of topics and make plans for how to respond to the needs of our community members.
During our May gathering, Rabbi Jack Shlachter, who serves Read More
Daily Postcard: Small Bird Perches On Tall Cross At Sunrise
Daily Postcard: A small bird perches at the top of a tall cross at the Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church as the sun begins to rise, recently at 333 Bryce Avenue in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Govenor Issues Statement On Assassination Of Minnesota Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman
From the Office of the Governor:
SANTA FE – Today, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued the following statement about the political killings in Minnesota:
“The assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark is an unspeakable tragedy.
“Political violence has no place in our democracy—period. It shatters lives and communities, and foments even deeper divisions between Americans.
“Even when we disagree fiercely about politics and policy, we must remember we are Americans first, not enemies. New Mexico stands with Minnesota and offers our Read More
Scenes From Flag Day Ceremony At Elks Lodge
Scene today from the Los Alamos Elks Lodge BPOE 2083 flag day ceremony at the Elks Lodge on Trinity Drive, celebrating and honoring the American Flag. Scholarship Chair Chris Wetteland presented a history and evolution of Flag Day as cadets from Los Alamos High School NJROTC acted as flag bearers to display each flag. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
NJROTC Executive Officer Matthew Haight displays the Pine Tree Flag adopted in 1775 for all colonial vessels and was the banner flag carried by forces in the Battle of Bunker Hill. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
NJROTC Executive Officer Read More
Help Restore Horno At Jemez Historic Site June 22
An horno at Jemez Historic Site. Courtesy/JHS
NMDCA News:
Jemez Historic Site will lead a hands-on horno, or outdoor adobe oven, restoration workshop, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, June 22, to get the horno ready for the summer program season.
The community is invited to join Javier Guzman and the rangers at Jemez Historic Site to restore the horno. Visitors can join in and get their hands dirty while learning why hornos are so important in New Mexico and to this site.
Participants are advised to wear comfortable shoes and clothing they don’t mind getting dirty. Bring water and sunscreen as well.
This Read More
