Obituary: Brian Easton July 17, 1957 – March 17, 2026
BRIAN EASTON July 17, 1957 – March 17. 2026
On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Brian Easton, beloved brother, esteemed teacher and long-time resident of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 68.
Brian was born on July 17, 1957, in Saint Joseph, Michigan; his parents were John and Marilyn Easton. He spent his early childhood in Michigan, moving to Oxford, Maryland at age 11.
Brian attended the College of William & Mary, graduating with honors in 1979, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Economics. He earned his Juris Doctorate at the University of Michigan Law School Read More
The Beauty Of Spring Decorates Home On Meadow Lane
The beauty of spring decorates this home on Meadow Lane last week in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
New Mexico Gas Company Shares Critical Reminder To Homeowners … Always Call 811 Before Digging!
NMGC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC) reminds customers to call 811 before starting any digging projects. Accidentally striking a natural gas line creates a dangerous condition for homeowners, neighbors and first responders.
Consider the potential presence of underground utilities inches below the surface when planning jobs like planting trees or bushes, pulling stumps, installing fence posts, working on irrigation systems or any other projects that require digging.
“Calling 811 to get utility lines marked before any digging project protects families, neighbors Read More
Daily Postcard: Small Herd Of Bighorn Sheep Grazes On Lawn In Pararito Acres
Daily Postcard: A small herd of bighorn sheep grazes on the lawn of a residence on Estante Way Monday morning in Pajaritio Acres in White Rock. Photo by Richard Henderson Read More
One-Stop Shop: New Mexico State Historic Preservation Division Launches Public Portal To Make Kickstarting Preservation Projects Easier
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Historic Preservation Division has launched a new digital tool to make it easier than ever for users to submit vital information for projects that advance New Mexico’s cultural legacy.
Earlier this year, the Historic Preservation Division (NMHPD) launched a public portal for the submission of all projects and applications needing review. These forms include everything from consultation letters, to permit and tax credit application forms, and even nominations for the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
“This new public portal streamlines Read More
Diné Fight Against Coal Plant Exhibition Opens April 19
One of 40 black and white photographs by photographer Carlan Tapp featured in a new exhibition, ‘A Question of Power’, opening April 19 at the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
The story of three remarkable Diné (Navajo) women who helped defeat the construction of a coal-fired power plant on the Navajo Nation, known as Desert Rock, is the focus of a new exhibition, “A Question of Power,” at the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe.
The museum, together with the Museum of New Mexico Foundation Women’s Board, is hosting a public opening reception, 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Read More
Izraelevitz: All Public Safety In Los Alamos Should Be The Purview Of Professionals
By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Candidate
Los Alamos County Sheriff
Los Alamos, alone among the 33 Counties in New Mexico, delegates all law enforcement responsibilities to the Chief of Police. Similarly, all summons, subpoenas, and similar civil actions are also handled by the Police Department. Finally, as a practical matter, Police staff handle the Sex Offenders Registry, even though that is formally the only remaining responsibility of the Sheriff.
This makes sense because only Police staff have the training and expertise to monitor, update, and verify a database so important to our public Read More
State Awards Student Loan Relief To Eight Rural Veterinarians In New Mexico
NMHED News:
SANTA FE — Thousands of dollars in student debt relief have been awarded to eight veterinarians through the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program provided by the New Mexico Higher Education Department (NMHED).
Established during the 2025 legislative session, the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program provides up to $80,000 in financial assistance to veterinarians who commit to practicing in rural areas of the state and provide food animal care for at least four years.
The loan repayment program is designed to address the critical shortages of food animal veterinarians Read More
Obituary: Joyce Clarissa McElhinney Cady Jan. 1, 1933 – April 1, 2026
JOYCE CLARISSA MCELHINNEY CADY Jan. 1, 1933 – April 1, 2026
Joyce Clarissa McElhinney Cady died April 1, 2026 in Los Alamos, New Mexico at age 93. She was born to Denis Francis McElhinney and Clarissa Valentine McElhinney on Jan 1, 1933 in Alameda, California. Joyce was the New Years Baby for the San Francisco Bay Area.
Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, sister Helen Margaret McElhinney and brother Frank Dennis McElhinney.
She is survived by her husband Howard Hamilton Cady and children John Hamilton Cady, Thomas Francis Cady, Carol Therese Cady, Carl McElhinney Cady and their families. Read More
LWV: Who Can Vote In The Primary Election In 2026?
LWV News:
This year for the first time New Mexico will have a semi-open primary. The state of New Mexico recognizes only four political parties for the purposes of primary elections.
The only four political parties recognized by the state:
- Republican;
- Democrat;
- Libertarian; and
- Green.
A person who listed any other party name, did not specify a party, or wrote Declined to State (DTS), is considered to be DTS for the purpose of the primary election. Those considered as DTS can participate in primary elections without having to change their voter registration. They may request either a Republican Read More
County: Internet Outage Affecting Eco Station
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services is experiencing an internet and phone service outage at the Eco Station today, Monday, April 6.
The Eco Station remains open and is providing services manually, but may not be able to respond to email or receive phone calls.
Staff is asking for the public’s patience as services may take an additional few minutes when checking in at the entry scale.
Environmental Services first noticed the outage on Saturday afternoon, April 4. County Information Management is trying to determine the cause.
In addition to the Eco Station, TA-3, and the Smart Read More
LAAC: 2026 Kite Festival To Take Flight April 25-26
Scene from 2025 Los Alamos Arts Council Kite Festival. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
Scene from 2025 Los Alamos Arts Council Kite Festival. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
LAAC News:
The 30th Annual Los Alamos Kite Festival is just a little over a month away and the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is partnering with Century Bank Los Alamos as the title sponsor for this milestone anniversary.
“When we met with Century Bank representative, Koryn, in the fall to discuss our partnership for our first annual Pajarito Literary Festival this October, we had mentioned the shortfall Read More
PEEC Presents ‘Fire, Forests, And The Future Of Jemez’ With Thomas W. Swetnam
Thomas W. Swetnam
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), in partnership with the Los Alamos History Museum and the J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC), is pleased to host “Fire, Forests, and the Future of the Jemez” from 7–8:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium. Admission is free, and all are encouraged to attend.
Wildfire has shaped life in the Jemez Mountains for centuries—structuring forests, influencing cultures, and defining the relationship between people and place. In this compelling talk, renowned Read More
ZYEP Expands In- & After-School Programming This Spring
ZYEP is offering its Rooted in Healthy Traditions curriculum and dance class at Shiwi Ts’ana Elementary School for children in pre-K through sixth grade. Courtesy/ZYEP
ZYEP News:
ZUNI — This spring, the Zuni Youth Enrichment Project is bringing back the in- and after-school programs it offers in partnership with the Zuni Public School District. From March to May, these programs will serve more than 500 elementary students and expand opportunities for middle and high school students.
Across classrooms and after-school sessions, youth will engage in integrated lessons that connect culture, Read More
State Forester Enacts Statewide Fire Restrictions
NMFD News:
SANTA FE — Amid unseasonably hot weather and dry fuel conditions, the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Forestry Division is enacting statewide fire restrictions in New Mexico to reduce the risk of wildfire starts.
“Fire restrictions are about individual actions that protect our communities as a whole,” said EMNRD Acting Secretary Erin Taylor. “Nine out of 10 wildfires in the state are caused by humans, which means 9 out of 10 wildfires can be prevented. We’re asking that every resident and every visitor take extra precautions during a particularly risky wildfire season.” Read More
NM Delegation To Host Virtual Military Service Academy Nominations Event May 1
NM DELEGATION News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — At 6 p.m. MT, Friday, May 1, the offices of U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) will bring together representatives from the U.S. Military Service Academies for a virtual Q&A session.
The conversation is an opportunity for high school students and recent graduates to ask questions about the nomination process and attending U.S. Military Service Academies. The New Mexico Congressional Delegation will be accepting Read More
Traffic Alert: Two Vehicle Crash At Arkansas & Diamond
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) reports that two vehicles have crashed with airbags deployed at Arkansas and Diamond Drive.
Traffic will be directed to alternate side streets until the tow truck arrives and clears the scene. Read More
The Last Hurrah
The last hurrah of this large dying tree sending forth a small cluster of blooms last week on Grande Canyon Drive in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
FBI: Zuni Man Charged With Abuse
FBI News:
ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni man was indicted on federal sexual abuse charges related to an alleged assault.
According to court records, on June 11, 2024, Karl Devain Escobar, 33, an enrolled member of the Zuni Pueblo, engaged in a sex act with Jane Doe using force and without her consent.
Escobar is charged with sexual abuse and aggravated sexual abuse. He will remain in third party custody pending trial, which has not been scheduled. If convicted, Escobar faces up to life in prison.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau Read More
SBDC To Host 6th Annual World IP Day Celebration April 27
SBDC News:
The New Mexico Small Business Development Center will host the 6th annual World IP Day Celebration WEBINAR from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2026, hosted via Zoom
Schedule:
- Welcome —11–11:15 a.m. (MDT)
- Trademarks — 11:15 a.m.–12 p.m. (MDT)
- Copyrights — 12–12:45 p.m. (MDT)
- Patents — 12:45–1:30 p.m. (MDT)
- NMSBA Program — 1:30-1:45 p.m. (MDT)
- Survey, Q&A, and Closing — 1:45–2 p.m. (MDT)
Speakers:
Estefanita Rawlings
Estefanita Rawlings serves as the Center Director for the New Mexico Small Business Development Center’s Technology Commercialization Accelerator (TCA) Read More
