Scenes From Summer Concert Friday Night At Ashley Pond
The crowd was small, but a few braved the light rain early that passed by and the crowd grew to enjoy the lively classic rock & roll band, Dirty Modine from Albuquerque Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The headliner for Friday night’s concert at Ashley Pond Park, Dirty Modine, features Gary Pals on guitar, Gary Gabaldon on drums, Shawn Mills as lead singer, John Fernandez on base and Frana Gabaldon on keys. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Dirty Modine lead singer Shawn Mills and base player John Fernandez perform Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Read More
NCRTD Opens Upgraded Bus Stops In Velarde And Alcalde, Completes Accessibility Improvements In Santa Clara Pueblo
NCRTD News:
RIO ARRIBA COUNTY, NM — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Bus will open four newly reconstructed bus stops in Velarde and Alcalde on Monday, June 29, following the completion of safety, comfort, and accessibility improvements designed to better serve riders throughout the region.
The upgraded stops, located along NM-68, were reconstructed to improve accessibility for riders of all abilities. Enhancements include bus pull offs, level boarding areas, bus shelters, seating, waste receptacles and lighting that provide a safer, more comfortable waiting Read More
Los Alamos County Seeks Community Input On Proposed Plastic Bag Ordinance Under Consideration By Environmental Sustainability Board
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is seeking community input on a proposed Single-Use Plastic Carryout Bag Ordinance currently under consideration by the Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB).
Community members can submit their input in person at the July 16 ESB meeting, or via email. The ordinance is intended to reduce litter, decrease waste sent for disposal, encourage reusable alternatives, and support broader sustainability efforts within the community.
On April 7, 2026, Los Alamos County Council directed the ESB to evaluate plastic bag regulations implemented in other communities Read More
4th Annual Santa Fe Striders Running Festival July 18
SF Striders News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Striders are proud to announce the 4th Annual Running Festival offering 5K and 10K races as well as 5 free kids’ races on Saturday, July 18, 2026. This year’s event invites runners of all ages to enjoy scenic views of the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo Mountains.
The 5K and 10K races begin at 8 a.m. at the Municipal Recreation Sports Complex, located at 205 Caja Del Rio Road. Both courses utilize the dirt trails surrounding the complex.
The 5 free kids’ races will follow a rolling schedule with distances based on age groups:
- Ages 3-4: 200 meters
- Ages 5-6: 400 meters
Brian Easton Memorial Scholarship Established To Honor Beloved Los Alamos Educator
Los Alamos High School graduate Cecilia Pratt, center, poses with LAHS teacher Lynn Ovaska and community members Karyl Ann Armbruster and Ellen Mills after receiving the inaugural Brian Easton Memorial Scholarship during the 2026 Local Scholarship Award Ceremony. Courtesy photo
Ovaska, Armbruster, and Mills present Pratt with a pair of suspenders in tribute to the late Dr. Brian Easton. Courtesy photo
LAPSF News:
The Los Alamos community has come together to honor the life and legacy of longtime Los Alamos High School educator Dr. Brian Easton through the creation of the Brian Easton Memorial Read More
ACT Providing Shuttle Service For 4th Of July Spectacular
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit will provide free shuttle service for the Los Alamos County 4th of July Spectacular event at Overlook Park in White Rock this coming Saturday starting at 3 p.m.
Continuous shuttle service will be provided to the event from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. from the Lemon Lot (Diamond Drive & Canyon Road in Los Alamos), the White Rock Visitor Center (115 NM-4), and Piñon Elementary parking lot (90 Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock). Service will pause from 9–9:30 p.m. and begin again at 9:35 p.m. following the drone show, with the last bus leaving Overlook Park at 10:30 p.m.
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Daily Postcard: Agave Death Bloom In White Rock
Daily Postcard: Agave death bloom spotted Monday on Meadow Lane in White Rock. Once it blooms it dies. Photo by Deepa Pawar Read More
Fresh Produce, Baked Goods, & Hot Foods At Los Alamos Farmers Market July 2
Chamisa School Prepares For Paving Project
Today marks a new phase of removal of large rocks and dirt from Chamisa Elementary School on Meadow Lane in White Rock prior to the start of paving. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
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McCauley Springs Fire Update: June 29, 2026
McCauley Springs fire map. Courtesy photo
USFS News:
Acres: 716
Containment: 33%
Start Date: June 24, 2026
Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock
Cause: Undetermined
Fuels: Timber, grass & understory, hardwood litter
Personnel: 398
Highlights: Containment lines were tested during Read More
LAHS Class Of 1986 Is Hosting 40th Reunion July 9-12
LAHS Class of 1986 News:
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Class of 1986 is hosting its 40th reunion July 9-12, and it won’t be the same without every Hilltopper classmate.
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation has been gracious to host the reunion’s registration on its GiveSmart platform: Topper1986.givesmart.com
Do you know a Hilltopper from the Class of 1986 that’s not aware of the upcoming reunion, please share this information with them!
Have questions regarding the reunion events, booking hotel rooms, or registration? Email lahs1986reunion@gmail.com or call 505.525.1986. Read More
Back By Popular Demand: Teatro Paraguas Teen Ensemble Presents ‘Cuentos’
Scene from Cuentos performed by Teatro Paraguas Teen Ensemble. Courtesy photo
THEATER News:
Teatro Paraguas is pleased to announce the three more performances of the Teatro Paraguas Teen Ensemble, production of Cuentos, a comedy with music by Carlos Morton and Angel Vigil.
Cuentos is a fast-moving comedy with music about a sister named Sheri (Mesa Harman) and a brother fondly known as Snake Eyes (Kingston Leyba) who hail from Denver. Their abuelita (Rosario Saucedo), whom they are visiting, implores them to go to Chimayo to find Tia Juanita, who is a curandera with healing herbs and a magic Read More
Santa Fe County Elections Earns Multiple National Achievement Awards
Winners of the ‘I Voted’ sticker contest. From left to right: Roadrunner & Yucca by Jayden Moya, Adobe Skyline by McKenzie Gallegos, Bold Roadrunner by Io Amswych. Courtesy images
SFCCO News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe County Clerk’s Office has received six 2026 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo), recognizing innovative and effective county programs that strengthen services for residents.
Among the honored initiatives is the “I Voted” Sticker Design Program, which engages youth and the broader community by incorporating local art into Read More
Daily Postcard: Turtle And Its Reflection Enjoy Calm Morning
Daily Postcard: A turtle and its reflection enjoy a calm morning recently at Ashley Pond. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Bear Prowling For Snacks At Ridge Park Condominiums
A bear on the prowl for snacks at a dumpster today in the Ridge Park condominiums on Oppenheimer Drive in Los Alamos. Photo by Becky Gallegos
Another view of a bear on the prowl for snacks at a dumpster today in the Ridge Park condominiums on Oppenheimer Drive in Los Alamos. Photo by Becky Gallegos Read More
Posts From The Road: Big Rocks Park In Glen Rose, Texas
Rocks and River: A view of the Paluxy River seen from the rock field at the Big Rocks Park in Glen Rose, Tex. The water level is controlled by small levees or spillways seen in the center of the photo. The water level at the park is generally shallow, which allows for easy wading or relaxation on hot Texas days. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
View Through the Rocks: Two boulders at Big Rocks Park lean on each other above the rocky shore of the Paluxy River forming a window. A view through the window shows visitors enjoying time in the cool waters of the river on a sunny weekday afternoon. Photo by Read More
McCauley Springs Fire Daily Update: Sunday June 28, 2026
ASI Handcrew & Top Notch Forestry mopping up along Division Alpha near N.M. 4. Courtesy/firenet.gov
USFS News:
- No new starts despite today’s Red Flag Warning
Containment lines were secured and held Saturday during difficult weather conditions at the McCauley Springs Fire scene. Firefighters achieved containment along portions of N.M. 4 and continued to reinforce, secure, and mop up on the south edge of the fire.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect through 8 p.m. today and will test the work done to hold the fire’s edge.
Stage II Fire Restrictions remain in effect across the Santa Fe National Read More
Lasses And Lads Of Enchantment To Open Los Alamos County Council Meeting On Tuesday June 30
In a salute to America’s 250th birthday, local barbershop group Lasses and Lads of Enchantment will open the Los Alamos County Council meeting Tuesday with a rendition of America The Beautiful. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More
Los Alamos MainStreet And Creative District Launches ‘Voltage Visions’ Youth Mural Project
LAMSCD News:
Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District (LAMSCD) is proud to announce the debut of Voltage Visions, the first project in a series of placemaking initiatives rolling out this year.
Funded by a grant from the Creative Industries Division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD), Voltage Visions transforms local electrical transformer boxes into vibrant public art. The murals are strategically located near three upcoming fall placemaking sites.
For this initial project, partnered with the Los Alamos Teen Center and hired local artist Margarita Ryan to Read More
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum Announces Schedule Of Lectures Through Aug. 12
Courtesy image/LAFSF
Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum News:
For 2026, the Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum invites the public to examine issues at the interface of faith and science on Wednesdays through Aug. 12. After a light dinner at 6 p.m., presentations will begin at 6:30 p.m. to be followed by a Q & A session and table discussion at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church (TOTH) in Los Alamos.
The unique characteristics of the universe will be described by Joyce Guzik with a tie to the Creator. The Haarsmas, who presented in 2015, will follow with a Christian perspective on the multiverse. Read More
