Los Alamos High School Seniors Noah Banks And Matthew Haight Participate In 2016 Bataan Memorial Death March
Los Alamos High School seniors Matthew Haight, left, and Noah Banks participating in the 37th annual Bataan Memorial Death March on March 21, 2026, at the White Sands Missile Range. Because of the extreme heat this year, the organizers limited the distance of the march to 15.8 miles. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Los Alamos High School seniors Noah Banks and Matthew Haight participated in the 37th annual Bataan Memorial Death March held March 21, 2026, at the White Sands Missile Range near Las Cruces.
“We wanted to challenge ourselves in a way we haven’t before,” they said, when asked what made them Read More
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Introduces Legislative Package To Strengthen Accountability In Federal Law Enforcement
U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced a legislative package of three bills aimed at restoring oversight, enforcement standards, and ensuring consequences for misconduct across President Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ).
The introduction of these bills follows growing concerns regarding weakened hiring standards, reduced training, and a concerning lack of accountability within federal law enforcement.
“Within federal law enforcement, strong hiring standards, proper oversight, and real accountability are vital—and Read More
State Treasurer To Host: ‘Cultivating The Next Wave Of New Mexico’s Financial Leaders’ April 20
STATE News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office, in collaboration with the University of New Mexico (UNM) and New Mexico State University (NMSU), will bring together state finance leaders, higher education institutions, and workforce development partners to address New Mexico’s growing need for skilled public finance professionals.
As New Mexico’s public assets continue to grow, the event will highlight efforts to build in-state education pipelines that prepare students for prestigious, public-service-driven careers in government finance, investing, auditing, Read More
Los Alamos High School To Host Arts & Music Festival
LAPS News:
The community is invited to enjoy an evening of arts and music at the annual Arts & Music Festival hosted by Los Alamos Public Schools (LAHS). This event will take place at 5 p.m., Thursday, April 23, at LAHS 1300 Diamond Drive.
The evening will include concerts by elementary, middle school and high school choirs as well as band and orchestra performances. The LAMS and LAHS jazz bands will also perform, along with several groups from the Jazz Project.
Artwork by students across the district will be on display.
This event is free and open to the public.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has Read More
Sierra Club Opposes Feds Seizing NM Lands For Border Wall
SIERRA CLUB News:
SANTA FE — The Sierra Club Rio Grande Chapter stands with State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard in opposing the Trump regime’s plan to seize seven acres of New Mexico lands for Border Patrol facilities.
“The Trump administration’s move, after New Mexico was clear that NO state lands would be sold for border wall construction, is a violation of our laws and rights as a state. This is an assault on our precious ecology, waters, and diverse wildlife through the corrupt militarization of our border communities,” said Sierra Club Southern New Mexico Organizer Read More
UNM-LA Registration Opens For Summer & Fall Classes
A view of the UNM-Los Alamos campus at 4000 University Dr. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
Registration for UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) summer and fall 2026 semesters is now open. Registration runs through June 5 for the summer and Aug. 28 for the fall, but is highly encouraged before the start of classes. The summer semester starts June 1 and the fall semester starts Aug. 17.
Financial aid options may be available. Students can make an appointment with UNM-LA Financial Aid Officer Jenny Duran by calling 505.662.0341 or emailing jenduran@unm.edu to discuss potential options.
Direct questions about Read More
Military Order Of The World Wars To Meet April 21
Rep. Christine Chandler
MOWW News:
The Military Order Of The World Wars (MOWW) will meet on Tuesday, April 21, and feature a 2026 Legislative Session Update from Rep. Christine Chandler.
Rep. Chandler serves as State Representative for New Mexico House District 43, Los Alamos, Sandoval, and Santa Fe counties. She was first elected in 2018 and now serves as chair of the influential House Judiciary Committee and as a member of the House Taxation & Revenue Committee. During the interim, Rep. Chandler chairs the Courts, Correction & Justice Committee and is a member of the Revenue Stabilization Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools 2026 State Science Fair Results
Students from Barranca Mesa Elementary, Mountain Elementary, Los Alamos Middle School, and Los Alamos High School at the 2026 New Mexico State Science & Engineering Fair at New Mexico Tech. Courtesy/LAPS
LAHS junior Tate Plohr and freshman Linus Plohr qualified to attend the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in May in Phoenix, Ariz. Courtesy/LAPS
Los Alamos Middle School student Branden Keller was awarded the CO2 & Greenhouse Gas Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 at the 2026 New Mexico State Science & Engineering Fair. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Twenty Read More
This Week In Sports: April 20-25, 2026
SPORTS News:
This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Girls and Boys Golf teams have the Los Alamos Spring Invitational at home and the boys have the Twin Warriors away game. The Girls Softball team has games at home and away, and the Boys Baseball team has games at home and away. The Boys and Girls Track and Field teams have meets at the Harper Invite at ABQ Academy.
The Los Alamos Daily Post sports team, John McHale, Mike Cote, Nate Limback and Tomás Redondo, covers Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
April 20 Monday
- Girls/Boys Golf Los Alamos
Daily Postcard: Crescent Moon At Daybreak Over White Rock
Daily Postcard: A crescent moon visible at daybreak on Tuesday over White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
TechSource Chairman Safe Following Plane Incident
Scene of the crashed plane TechSource Chairman Brian D’Andrea of Los Alamos was piloting this morning, Courtesy/NMSP
Staff Report
Earlier today, TechSource Chairman Brian D’Andrea of Los Alamos and a passenger walked away unharmed after the aircraft D’Andrea was piloting crashed near Ojo Santa Fe Resort.
Emergency systems on board the plane operated flawlessly, a spokesperson said. ensuring the safety of both individuals during the incident. As a precaution, D’Andrea and his passenger have undergone routine medical evaluations and have been released.
The incident highlights the effectiveness Read More
Obituary: Mary Elizabeth Daly Dec. 14, 1955 – April 12, 2026
MARY ELIZABETH DALY Dec. 14, 1955 – April 12, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Daly (“Liz” or “Nonna” to many in Los Alamos) was born December 14, 1955, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to John J. Smith and Regina Murphy Smith, and passed away on April 12, 2026, in Los Alamos, New Mexico, after a life of many places and adventures.
She was the eldest child of what would eventually be a family of five children. When her father finished his medical internship in New Orleans, LA, the family moved to Little Rock, Arkansas for his residency, and then on to Anchorage, Alaska, where he was assigned with the US Air Force. The family Read More
Los Alamos County’s 52nd Annual Triathlon Is Underway
Los Alamos Police Chief Releases Q1 2026 Crime Statistics
By DINO SGAMBELLONE
Chief of Police
Los Alamos County
Today, Chief Dino Sgambellone released crime statistics for the first quarter of 2026, which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.
It’s encouraging to see that the downward trend from 2025 is carrying into 2026, with a solid 10 percent year-over-year decrease in overall crime.
While Crimes Against Persons and Property Crimes are both trending down, the jump in Crimes Against Society (from 1 to 5) serves as a reminder to stay vigilant.
Since theft, fraud, and simple assault make up 75 percent of all reports, Read More
Los Alamos County Odyssey Of The Mind Wins Big At State And Heads To 2026 World Finals Competition May 27-30
The Los Alamos County Odyssey of the Mind Los Alamos Middle School team shows off its first place trophy at the Colorado State Competition. Team members from left, Coach Vickie Daley, Jocelyne Dolejsi, Audrey Thornton, Cate Dallmann, Keiland Kolar, Coach Matt Allen, Maverick Hoffer and Kai Bain-ZInk. Courtesy photo
The Los Alamos County Odyssey of the Mind Aspen Elementary School team shows off its second place trophy at the Colorado State Competition. Team members, front row from left, Ally Mackey and Cora Brown. Back row, from left, Kenzie Bain, Idris Ortega, Lydia Condrey, Tehya Thornton, Read More
Topper Varsity Baseball Powers Past Moriarty Pintos 19-4
Hilltopper Hayden Watkins steals 2nd base sliding in just under the tag in Wednesday’s game against the Moriarty Pintos at Bomber Field in White Rock. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Jackson Scharff throws a strike in the first inning. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School varsity baseball team put on an offensive showcase Wednesday afternoon at Bomber Field, powering past the Moriarty Pintos in dominant fashion.
After a slight delay to start the game, the Toppers wasted no time finding their rhythm, erupting for seven runs in the bottom of the Read More
PEEC Hosts Two Hands‐On Girl Scout Programs In May: Bug Bonanza! And Garden Explorers
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is excited to offer two hands‐on Girl Scout programs this May, designed to connect scouts with the natural world through exploration, creativity, and outdoor learning.
Brownie Girl Scouts are invited to earn their Bug Badge on Saturday, May 2, and Junior Girl Scouts can earn their Gardener Badge on Saturday, May 9.
Brownie Girl Scouts: Bug Bonanza! Saturday, May 2
PEEC will welcome Brownie Girl Scouts for Bug Bonanza! from 1–2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 2 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. This interactive program invites scouts to explore Read More
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Calls On Regulator To Close Sports Gambling Loophole
Rep. Gabe Vasquez during House Agriculture Committee meeting. Courtesy photo
U.S. HOUSE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On April 16, 2026, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) pressed Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig during a House Agriculture Committee hearing, calling out prediction markets as functionally indistinguishable from sports betting and urging the CFTC to focus on its core mission.
“Let’s make this clear: the CFTC was not created or intended to regulate sports gambling. States and Tribes have systems for licensing, integrity monitoring, responsible Read More
Citizens Asked To Bring Ideas To Final Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy Forum April 22
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — Interested citizens have one more chance to share their thoughts on how New Mexico should move toward a clean energy future at the final Public Policy Forum on the state’s first Comprehensive Energy Transition Strategy at the Capitol Building in Santa Fe on April 22.
The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department organized seven forums around the state to focus on how specific regions can contribute to, and benefit from, New Mexico’s transition to a cleaner energy economy. The Santa Fe forum will focus on the type of data that various entities need to collect and share Read More
New Cell Tower Installed At Overlook Park Last Week
Crews work on installing panels on a new cell tower near the baseball fields at Overlook Park last Friday. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
Another view of the new cell tower. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More
