Los Alamos County Residents Select Tagline ‘Give A Shift’ For Climate Action Outreach Campaign
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County residents have selected the official tagline “Give a Shift” for the County’s upcoming climate action outreach campaign. With this tagline, the campaign will explore how shifting the choices you make can protect the environment, improve your family’s health, reduce costs, and continue a strong sense of community.
Op-Ed: The Constitutional Promise … Why The Right To Counsel And A Day In Court Define Our Justice System
By CYNTHIA FRY
Retired Judge
New Mexico Court of Appeals
Deb Haaland’s campaign for Governor has chosen a troubling line of attack, often used against lawyers, criticizing Sam Bregman for representing people accused of crimes. It may be convenient politics, but it is fundamentally at odds with our Constitution and with the very principles that define our justice system. Our system accepts that both the government and the accused have attorneys. They battle it out in a courtroom and a jury decides guilt or innocence. This system protects all of us from government abuse.
At the core of this system Read More
Los Alamos Public Schools Launches Youth Nicotine Prevention Peer Ambassador Program
LAPS Youth Nicotine Prevention Peer Ambassadors front row from left, Samatha Kranthijanya, and Isabella Jaramillo, and back row from left, LAHS Prevention Program Kristine Coblentz, Evan Beveridge, Charles Austin, Javaya Davison, Madalyn Baily, and Prevention Program’s Sylvia Diehl. Courtesy/LAPS
Youth Nicotine Prevention Peer Ambassadors engaging peers in conversations around nicotine use prevention. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) prevention program recently piloted a new student-led effort focused on reducing vaping and nicotine use among Read More
Catch Of The Week: FBI Would Like A Word About Your Apps
By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alams Daily Post
You know that app you downloaded because it had a cute filter? The one that wanted access to your camera, your contacts, your location, and possibly your firstborn?
Yeah. The FBI noticed.
Last month, the bureau dropped a Public Service Announcement with a message for every smartphone user in America: some of your most popular apps may be quietly handing your personal data to the Chinese government. Yikes! Apps that maintain digital infrastructure in China are subject to that country’s national security laws – and those laws Read More
Daily Postcard: Rock Cairns Spotted In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Rock Cairns spotted on Wednesday on Piedra Loop in White Rock. These rock piles are often used to mark hiking routes in parks. The rock cairns at certain national parks are carefully maintained by park staff to keep hikers on the correct path. Visitors should leave them as they find them. Source: National Park Service. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
Free Film Screening Asks: What Does It Take To Tell The Truth From Inside A Genocide?
By KELLY MEYERS
Los Alamos
Los Alamos and surrounding community members are invited to a free screening of “Unmaking Of,” a documentary film that takes viewers behind the camera into the brutal reality of making journalism and art under siege, at 7 p.m., next Tuesday, April 21, at SALA.
The film follows filmmakers working inside Gaza during an active genocide, documenting not just what they see, but what it costs to see it, to record it, and to share it with a world that has largely been shielded from the full weight of what is happening. “Unmaking Of” is less a conventional documentary and more an Read More
‘Reverse Demo Days’ At Los Alamos Makers Spark Early Product Ideas And Momentum For Regional Creative Entrepreneurs
Participants introducing themselves during a roundtable session at the recent ‘Reverse Demo Days’ event at Los Alamos Makers. Courtesy photo
Dr. Prisca Tiasse, second from right, speaks with County officials during the recent visit by Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City to Los Alamos Makers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Makers News:
Los Alamos Makers has announced the successful completion of its recent “Reverse Demo Days”, a hands-on, exploratory event designed to introduce creative entrepreneurs to the tools, workflows, and opportunities shaping the future Read More
Outdoor Alliance, Outdoor Recreation Community Advocate For Adequate Public Lands Funding
OUTDOOR ALLIANCE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Outdoor recreation is growing rapidly on U.S. public lands, and in order to maintain the benefits for local economies, adequate funding from the U.S. Congress is needed. A letter, sent to Congress last week by Outdoor Alliance and more than 70 organizations and businesses that represent the outdoor recreation community, outlines the specific investments needed. Notably, the letter addresses the need to keep pace with the growing demand for outdoor recreation on U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands and to implement Read More
2026 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Lineup Reveal
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department and Sancre Productions are proud to announce the 2026 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series lineup. The series will be held every Friday from May 22nd through August 28th, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM, at Ashley Pond Park, Los Alamos, NM.
There will be food vendors offering a variety of cuisines, local nonprofit organizations sharing information, and incredible music across multiple genres all summer long—featuring nationally touring bands and the best bands that New Mexico’s music scene has to offer. The best part of all: the Los Alamos Read More
Rep. Vasquez Presses USDA On New World Screwworm Preparedness Ahead Of Summer Outbreak Season
STATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — April 13, 2026, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins demanding answers on the Administration’s preparedness strategy for a New World Screwworm (NWS) outbreak as the warmer months approach. The letter also requested an update on the status of the sterile fly production and dispersal facilities in Texas. He was joined by six other members on the House Agriculture Committee. The New World Screwworm is a parasitic fly that infects and kills herds of cattle, causing massive economic losses for ranchers who are already Read More
LAHS Boys Varsity Golf Team Victorious Tuesday At St. Mikes Spring Tournament
Pictured left to right Liam jones, Jacob Romero, Noah Romero, Javan Rael, Angus Smith, Lincoln Hoffer. Courtesy photo
By JASON ROMERO
Assistant Coach
The LAHS boys Varsity Golf team was victorious Tuesday at the St. Mikes Spring Tournament held at Santa Fe County Club. The hilltoppers battled the wind and cold weather to record an awesome team score of 301, securing 1st place ahead of St. Mikes (313) and Santa Fe High (327). Lincoln Hoffer finished in 2nd place 1 stroke off the leader with a 72.Javan Rael and Mikey Velasquez-Saiz tied for 5th place, both shooting a 76. Followed by Angus Smith (77), Read More
Public Meeting: Citizen Advisory Committee To Meet April 28
NMW News:
LAS VEGAS — The New Mexico Department of Wildlife will hold a public meeting with the Public Land User (Habitat) Stamp Program Citizen Advisory Committee April 28 at New Mexico Highlands University.
Habitat restoration project opportunities that have been jointly developed by the Bureau of Land Management, United States Forest Service and the Department will be presented. Members of the public are invited to attend this hybrid public meeting. An agenda will be posted on the Public Land User (Habitat) Stamp Program website prior to the meeting.
- 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 28, 2026 — Las
PEEC’s May Climate Café Series: Forest Bathing May 5
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to Climate Café: Forest Bathing from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. MT, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Los Alamos Nature Center. This free, facilitator‐guided gathering is part of PEEC’s bi‐monthly Climate Café series, which will continue again in July.
Climate Café is a welcoming space designed to help people reflect on their emotional responses to a changing climate. May’s gathering will feature a gentle forest bathing experience led by Beth Sanchez, certified guide and PEEC staff member. Participants will be invited Read More
Forest Service Announces $248M In Rural Schools Payments To Support Counties, Schools, & Wildfire Preparedness
SFNF News:
WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. Forest Service Tuesday announced it will be issuing $248 million in Secure Rural Schools payments for 2025, delivering critical funding to eligible states and counties with National Forest System lands. These payments help sustain public schools, maintain local roads, strengthen wildfire preparedness, and support other essential services in rural communities.
“Secure Rural Schools payments reflect our strong partnership with the counties and communities that surround national forests,” Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz said. “These funds Read More
State Land Office Named A National Top Workplace For Third Year In A Row
Employees of the State Land Office celebrate receiving the 2026 USA Today National Top Workplaces Award. Courtesy/NMSLO
STATE News:
SANTA FE — For the third year in a row, the New Mexico State Land Office is a recipient of the 2026 USA Today National Top Workplaces Award, Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard announced today. Only 924 organizations with fewer than 500 employees will be recognized in this year’s USA Today publication. The State Land Office ranked in the top 100, placing at #67, and were one of only seven government entities to win a USA Today National Top Workplaces Read More
FBI: Farmington Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Firearms Charge After Armed Carjacking
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Farmington man has pleaded guilty in federal court to federal firearms offenses following a 2022-armed carjacking in which he discharged a weapon.
According to court documents, April 10, 2022, Myles Cordelle Dan Padilla, 34, took a motor vehicle from John Doe by force with a firearm. As a previously convicted felon, Padilla is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition.
Padilla pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and faces up to 15 years in prison at sentencing.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent Read More
UNM-LA To Hold Professional Development Day April 20
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) will host a Professional Development Day for staff and faculty, Monday, April 20.
Classes will continue as scheduled for this day. However, all other offices will be closed in support of campus-wide professional development activities. Offices will reopen Tuesday, April 21.
This dedicated day of professional development supports UNM-LA’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence and continuous improvement in service to students and the community.
If you have any questions or need assistance prior to the closure, please contact the appropriate Read More
NM Museum Of Natural History & Science 2026 Ekphrastic Poetry Awards April 26
NMDCA News:
In celebration of National Poetry Month, head to the newly remodeled New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science at 1 p.m., April 26 for a free, jam-packed poetry celebration!
2026 Ekphrastic Poetry Awards and El Palacio Spring Issue Reading. This two-part event will celebrate the winners of the 3rd Annual New Mexico Ekphrastic Poetry Contest, which celebrates the best poetry inspired by artwork from around the state. These winners will be joined by contest judges and poets, including New Mexico Arts Executive Director Michelle LaFlamme-Childs, Museum of New Mexico Press Read More
Wilmot Is Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race
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ACRR News:
Zeke Wilmot was the top predictor in the weekly pace race held on the Bayo Canyon Road at the bottom of Main Hill Road at 1 second off his predicted time. Other accurate predictors were Felix Candia with a 3 second difference; Valerio Pinchetti recording 5 seconds off; Eric Anderson at 10 seconds off his prediction; and Lynn Bjorklund with a 12 second difference as well as the first female finisher in the 3-mile distance at 25:57.
11-year-old Levi Gartz was the top finisher on the 1-mile course with a time of 8:17 and the best female was 7-year-old Ivana Velechovsky Read More
Beef & Leaf: Milagro Vineyards & Winery Dinner April 23
DINING News:
Join us at Beef & Leaf Cafe at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 23 for a six-course wine dinner featuring the award-winning wines of Milagro Vineyards & Winery.
Joining us will be special guests—winery owners Rick & Mitzi Hobson and wine maker Max Wagner. Click here to make reservations.
Milagro Vineyards & Winery Dinner
$125 per person, plus tax and gratuity
First Course
poached pears | roquefort crumbles | candied almonds| frisee lettuce | citrus agave vinaigrette
2023 Milagro Vineyards Dry Riesling, Corrales, New Mexico
Second Course
crispy cod pieces | romesco sauce Read More
