Daily Postcard: Metal Garden Crane With Beautiful Allium
Daily Postcard: A metal garden crane appears to be enjoying a beautiful allium blooming on Aster Street in White Rock. Photo by Suzanne Frary Read More
Los Alamos Community Foundation Announces New Executive Director Alison Watkins
Alison Watkins
Samantha D’Anna Photography
LACF News:
After a broad search, Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) has announced longtime community resident Alison Watkins as its new executive director. She is scheduled to start in the position on May 27.
Watkins grew up in Los Alamos and re-transplanted from Fort Worth in 2011, was most recently employed as the assistant director of the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce.
“I hope to strengthen the relationships I’ve already built within our community while forming many new ones along the way,” Watkins said.
Watkins replaces Liz Martineau Read More
Don’t Let Ticks Limit Time Outdoors: Know The Preventive Measures To Take
NPMA News:
FAIRFAX, VA — Ticks are making their return fast and furiously, emphasizing the need for prevention to protect Americans, their families and pets this season. During Tick Awareness Week (May 3-9, 2026), the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) is reminding Americans about the potential health threats ticks pose and the best ways to keep these parasitic pests away while enjoying the great outdoors.
Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and alpha-gal syndrome are a few of the many diseases that ticks can put humans and animals at risk for. According to recent data from Read More
Op-Ed: If We Support Life, We Must Support Families
By SAM LEDOUX
Española City Councilor
A few weeks ago, I found out that I am going to become a father. Like any major life event, it has made me reflect deeply on what I believe and what kind of world I want my child to grow up in.
Being pro-life is important to me. My Catholic faith has taught me the importance of the sanctity of life and the responsibility we have to protect and support the most vulnerable among us. But as I prepare for this new chapter in my life, I cannot help but notice how hostile many of our public and social spaces have become toward children and families.
It feels like the world I grew up Read More
SFCC Student Art Exhibition Opens May 14
Sherry Thompson, Untitled, 17” x 12”, Ceramic. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) will host an opening reception from 4–6 p.m., Thursday, May 14, for SFCC’s annual Student Art Exhibition in the Visual Arts Gallery of the Fine Arts Center, 6401 Richards Avenue. The event, sponsored in part by SFCC Foundation, is free and open to the public.
The exhibition will feature more than 120 works of art created by students in classes offered by the School of Art and Design. The showcase will include a selection of artwork produced by students in the following programs and Read More
Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Sunday
Sheriff’s Posse News:
The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse is hosting its monthly Cowboy Breakfast this Sunday, May 3.
The breakfast is served 7-11 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge at 650 North Mesa Road, near the North Mesa Stables.
The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes:
- Pancakes – Banana, Blueberry, Chocolate Chip and Plain;
- Scrambled eggs;
- Sausage;
- Bacon; and
- Coffee, Tea and Orange Juice.
The price for adults is $10, children 4-10 years of age $5 and those 0-3 are free.
Proceeds this month go to benefit the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Read More
Fuselier: The Hopes And Dreams Of Ella And Nedah
Ella, an Afghan student at the University of New Mexico, hopes to become a cardiologist. Donations are being sought to help her continue her education in New Mexico. Contact Bob Fuselier at fuselierbob@gmail.com if interested in donating. Courtesy photo
Retired LANL physicist Steve Greene speaks with Afghan student Nedah, who is enrolled at the University of New Mexico to study computer science. Donations are being sought to help her continue her education in New Mexico. Contact Bob Fuselier at fuselierbob@gmail.com if interested in donating. Courtesy photo
By BOB FUSELIER
Los Alamos Read More
Leadership In Action: Moving Forward Hand In Hand Together With Me, Melanee Hand
By MELANEE HAND
Candidate for Re-election
Los Alamos County Council
If you’ve lived in our community for a while, you’ve probably heard my name. I’m not just a familiar face; I’m someone who has called this place home for over 40 years. Now, I’m asking for your support as I seek a second term as County Councilor — and I have a message that’s as clear as it is compelling: “Move Forward Hand in Hand Together.”
But what does that really mean? For me, it’s more than a catchy slogan. It’s a way of life and leadership. It’s about rolling up my sleeves and working side by side with neighbors, listening carefully, Read More
Police Checkpoints & Saturation Patrols Across State In May
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during May 2026.
NMSP is bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right Read More
New Mexico Forward Party To Hold Town Hall May 2 At Fuller Lodge
From The New Mexico Forward Party:
The New Mexico Forward Party is scheduled to hold a Town Hall from 3-5 p.m. Saturday at Fuller Lodge. Party Chair Bob Perls will meet with the public to discuss how the Forward Party achieved ballot access, and why they are running candidates up and down the ballot in the November general election.
“Forward is committed to making elections more competitive, running independent thinkers who want to coalition-build and problem solve using data-driven solutions,” Perls said. “30 percent of Los Alamos voters are registered independents, and in the next two Read More
Topper Soccer Academy Back This Summer, Registration Now Open
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Girls Soccer program will host its annual Topper Soccer Academy this summer at Sullivan Field, offering a fun and engaging experience for young athletes in the community.
The camp will take place during two sessions, July 6-8 and Aug. 3-5, and is open to children ages 3-13. Participants will be grouped by age, with Mini Toppers (ages 3-5) and Toppers in Training (ages 5-13), allowing players to develop skills in an age-appropriate environment.
Led by LAHS girls soccer players, the academy focuses on skill development, teamwork, and creating a positive Read More
Counties Recognize Mental Health Awareness Month
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) again this year will mark Mental Health Awareness Month throughout the month of May with counties advocating for solutions that support the wellbeing of residents and address the nation’s mental health crisis.
“Mental health is not a background issue—it is a frontline crisis that counties are confronting every day. This month, we are turning awareness into action, urging Congress and federal partners to deliver the policy reforms and resources that communities need and deserve,” NACo President J.D. Clark said. Read More
Bee City To Hold Plant Sale At Nature Center May 16
Plant sale at PEEC Nature Center. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
Bee City Los Alamos invites the community to its annual Native Plant Sale Fundraiser from 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Admission is free, and a wide selection of native plants will be available for purchase.
Funds raised during the sale will support Bee City Los Alamos and its ongoing efforts to promote, protect, and expand habitat for local pollinators. By choosing native plants for home gardens and landscapes, community members can help provide essential food sources and shelter for bees, Read More
New Mexico Medical Foundation, BCBSNM Collaborate To Strengthen State’s Maternal Health Workforce
HEALTHCARE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Medical Foundation, the charitable arm of the New Mexico Medical Society, recently announced it received a grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico as part of the 2026/2027 Special Beginnings® initiative. This collaboration will help mothers, infants and families in New Mexico, with a focus on expanding access to quality care, reducing health disparities and addressing the social determinants that influence maternal and infant well-being.
Through the Special Beginnings grant, the New Mexico Medical Foundation is developing and delivering Read More
Los Alamos Photography Show’s Last Day Open Is May 6 In Step Up Gallery
A portrait of the late Hal Davis on left and photographs by Hal’s daughter, Laura Loy on right. Courtesy photo
ARTS News:
The 30th Annual Los Alamos Photographers’ Show will come to a close end of day on Wednesday, May 6 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. The show has a section dedicated to photographs by the late Hal Davis, a long-time member of the Los Alamos Photo Club.
A Guided Tour was hosted by the Photo Club members April 21 where they shared technical and atheistic information about the photos on display.
The next exhibit at Step Up Gallery will be celebrating the batiks of Read More
Los Alamos County Golf Course, Pro Shop Closed May 4 & 5
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Golf Course Pro Shop will be closed to receive new flooring on Monday, May 4, and Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Additionally, during this time, the course will also be closed for aerification. The community can still reach staff by calling the Pro Shop phone number 505.662.8139.
Teen ABC Suicide Prevention Training May 13
LACF News:
The Los Alamos Community Foundation, in partnership with JJAB and Samizdat, is hosting a Teen ABC Suicide Prevention Training designed to equip local youth with practical tools to support one another. Centered on the message “Ask, Be Present, Connect,” the session will guide students through recognizing warning signs, starting meaningful conversations, and linking peers to help.
The training will take place from 5–6:30 p.m., May 13, at Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse and is open to students in grades 9–12. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A and Read More
New Documents Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify you that 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.
- Submittal of the 2025 Monitoring Report and 2026 Monitoring Plan for Los Alamos/Pueblo Watershed Sediment Transport Mitigation Project
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704309_EMLA-26-BF090-2-1_2026_SW_LA-P_Pln_042426.pdf
Deer Fence Installed Around Memorial Rose Garden
Los Alamos rose garden. Courtesy photo
By ADDIE JACOBSON
White Rock
It was a warmer than usual winter in Los Alamos County. The resident deer herds didn’t mind—food was available. Now they are continuing to enjoy the spring vegetation in our environs. However, the Los Alamos Memorial Rose Garden is a location where the deer will no longer be able to feast! The over 200 roses in the Garden will be off-limits.
After a multi-year campaign begun in 2021 and spearheaded by Kersti Rock of the Los Alamos Garden Club (the Memorial Rose Garden’s caregivers), a fence has been erected by Los Alamos Read More
Farmington Man Charged In Federal Firearms Case Following Undercover Operation
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Farmington man has been charged in federal court after allegedly selling multiple firearms and ammunition to an undercover law enforcement officer.
According to court documents, Sept. 14, 2025, Pete Kimbell, 41, allegedly spoke to an undercover officer with the New Mexico Region II Narcotics Task Force using coded language and stated that he had multiple firearms for sale. The undercover officer arranged to meet Kimbell the following day to view and purchase the firearms.
Sept. 15, 2025, the undercover officer met Kimbell at a residence in Kirtland while surveillance Read More
