Lab Director Thom Mason To Host Virtual Town Hall June 23
LANL News:
New Mexico newsmakers and community members are invited to tune in for Laboratory Director Thom Mason’s first virtual Town Hall of the year from 6-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 23, on Zoom.
Mason will recap Lab activities over the past six months and discuss the institution’s goals for the remainder of the year. Other topics to be covered include the Lab’s budget, updates on pit production activities, AI and computing, safety and more.
Mason will also field questions from the public. Submit questions in advance at AskLANL@lanl.gov.
The public event will be hosted online and is open Read More
Customer Care & DPU To Close 2.5 Hours June 24 For Picnic
COUNTY News:
The lobby-facing windows at the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center in the Municipal Building as well as the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) suite will be closed for 2.5 hours during the business day on Wednesday, June 24, between 11:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m., while staff attends an annual employee picnic.
Additionally, DPU and the Customer Care Center will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
The Customer Care Center and DPU are typically open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Staff will respond to voice mail and email messages when Read More
Daily Postcard: Young Buck Hams It up For The Camera
Daily Postcard: A young buck hams it up for the camera Tuesday on Cochiti Mesa. Photo by Marcela Walker Read More
Scenes Of Geese In 2021 At Ashley Pond
Daily Postcard: Scene of visitors greeting geese in March of 2021 at Ashley Pond. Photo by Ken Hanson
Scene of geese in March of 2021 at Ashley Pond. Photo by Ken Hanson
Scene of geese in March of 2021 at Ashley Pond. Photo by Ken Hanson
Scene of a goose preening in March of 2021 at Ashley Pond. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
NNMC Student Dawniel Hayward Scores 2nd In Screenwriters Conference 2026 Pitch Competition
Dawniel Hayward at the Screenwriters Conference 2026. Courtesy/NNMC
From left: Omar Paz Trujillo, 1st place winner of the Pitch Competition, 2nd place winner Dawniel
Hayward and DezBaa’, Northern alumna and adjunct faculty. Courtesy/NNMC
NNMC News:
ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College is proud to announce that film student Dawniel Hayward has won 2nd place in the Screenwriters Conference 2026 Pitch Competition on June 7, 2026. Hayward’s winning pitch earned a $350 cash prize and attracted the attention of a major film producer. The first-place winner, Omar Paz Trujillo, is also a filmmaker Read More
Living Treasures Of Los Alamos Announces 2026 Selection
By CRAIG MARTIN
Los Alamos
The board of Living Treasures of Los Alamos is pleased to announce the selection of three new Living Treasures for 2026. The selection comes after reviewing more than 100 nomination letters submitted by community members.
Linda Daly, well-known for her years of dedicated service to the Los Alamos Family YMCA, was selected for her continued service to the community through leadership in the Kiwanis Clug, the Los Alamos Medical Center Advisory Board, and the Los Alamos Community Foundation.
John Ruminer will receive the honor for his important contributions to the Read More
Celebrate 6th Annual Pride On The Patio At Pig & Fig Tonight
New patio, Heather & The Bad Breaks, and Pride flags. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
Public is invited to Pig & Fig’s annual celebration of love and support for the LGBTQ+ community from 6–8 p.m., this evening, Wednesday, June 17, on the Patio of Pig & Fig Cafe.
There will be music, drink specials, colorful food and live music on Pig & Fig’s new patio! Heather and the Bad Breaks will be on the stage to help celebrate an evening of love and pride at Pig & Fig.
Costumes encouraged, inclusiveness mandatory. Read More
Public Invited To Welcome New Los Alamos Police Officers At Swearing In Ceremony June 18
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Police Department invites members of the public to attend upcoming swearing-in ceremonies for three new officers who are joining the department.
Police Corporals Anthony Martinez and Keiffer Nymark will be sworn in at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 18, in the Los Alamos Magistrate Court Chambers.
Police Corporal Dustin Chavez will be sworn in at 11 a.m., Monday, June 29, in the Los Alamos Magistrate Court Chambers.
These ceremonies mark the beginning of each officer’s service to the Los Alamos community and provide an opportunity for family members, friends, and Read More
UNM-LA: Hideout Café Announces Temporary Closure
Courtesy photo
UNM-LA News:
The Hideout Café in the UNM-Los Alamos Lobo Center is temporarily closed and will reopen at the beginning of August. Café staff are currently working on equipment updates as well as menu enhancements.
The community is asked to be on the lookout for its reopening in the coming weeks. Read More
Graduation Announcement: Serena Birnbaum Defends Thesis In Polymer Engineering
Serena Birnbaum after defending her thesis. Courtesy photo
By EVA BIRNBAUM
Formerly of Los Alamos
Serena Birnbaum defended her PhD thesis in Polymer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in May 2026.
Serena graduated from LAHS in 2017, and from Case Western Reserve University with her Bachelor of Engineering in 2021. She is the daughter of Eva Birnbaum and Thomas Mark McCleskey, and granddaughter of Ed & Amy Birnbaum, Alice & Earl Scheelar, and Thomas McCleskey. She will be working at Exponent in Boston.
Her thesis title is “Extending Adhesive Functionality Read More
Daily Postcard: Vibrant Lilium Hybrid Blooms In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A plant identifier app ‘Picture This’ has identified these as Lilium Hybrid. This gorgeous array was spotted blooming today on the outer circle of Aragon in White Rock. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
Family YMCA, Kiwanis Invite Community To Free 4th Of July Celebration To Honor America’s 250th Birthday Party
COMMUNITY News:
You don’t have to run the Firecracker 5K to join the fun!
Following the morning race festivities, The Family YMCA and Kiwanis of Los Alamos invite the entire community to gather for a free Independence Day celebration honoring America’s 250th birthday.
Beginning at 10 a.m., families are encouraged to bring bicycles, wagons, strollers, furry friends, and plenty of patriotic spirit to The Family YMCA for a community decorating party. Participants can decorate themselves, their pets, and their rides before taking part in a festive parade celebration.
The morning Read More
Live Storytelling Event ‘The Spill’ At Samizdat June 22
COMMUNITY News:
Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse and Jillian Rubio invite the community to The Spill, an evening of live storytelling, at 6 p.m., Monday, June 22. The Spill will feature a lineup of local residents sharing true stories drawn from their own lives, bringing together a diverse group of voices for a night of reflection, humor, and connection.
Presented alongside the bookstore’s popular Monday Supper Club (known to regulars as “Bean Night”) which takes place at 5 p.m., The Spill will feature a curated lineup of storytellers whose experiences span a wide range of backgrounds, Read More
Op-Ed: Celebrating Our 236th
By JOHN PAWLAK
Los Alamos
Back in high school, several math-nerd friends of mine and I were in the Debate Club. To tell the truth, we didn’t really like formal debating. Being fans of axiomatic thinking, we just liked to argue!
One year, we tackled the question of “When did the United States of America become a country?” Having battled many math problems in my life, I learned that the declaration of a propositional “truth” was not considered complete until the final victory flag was waved with a QED.
And so we declared the Declaration of Independence to be just that, a declaration, a proposition, a Read More
Los Alamos Commerce And Development Corporation Board Of Directors Elects Officers And Two New Members
The Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation Board of Directors at its meeting Monday at the Small Business Center re-elected Executive Committee Officers, from left, Vice Chair Craig Wehner who co-owns Los Alamos Landscaping and More, Secretary David Cremer of New Mexico Angels, Chair Carol A. Clark the owner and publisher of the Los Alamos Daily Post, Treasurer Ryan Tatro the Vice President and Relationship Manager at Enterprise Bank & Trust and elected Executive Committee Member at Large Denise Derkacs a former County Councilor. The Board also elected two new members on Tuesday, Read More
Sandia Area Federal Credit Union Partners With Food Depot To Expand Food Access In Northern NM
Inside the Mobile Food Depot. Courtesy photo
The Food Depot Food Mobile at Sandia Area Santa Fe Branch. Courtesy photo
Food Depot News:
SANTA FE — Sandia Area Federal Credit Union is proud to announce a new partnership with The Food Depot to support access to nutritious, no-cost food for families in need across Northern New Mexico, with initiatives that include the sponsorship of the Food Mobile program.
Food insecurity remains a significant challenge across New Mexico, with more than 350,000 individuals experiencing food insecurity statewide. Across Northern New Mexico, The Food Depot Read More
First Baptist Church Hosts Kids Day Camp June 20
Beso Jewels To Be At Village Arts June 19 & 20
Top left: Vintage men’s watches, top right: Moonstone, Pearl & Alexandrite, Bottom: Coin collection. Courtesy photo
BUSINESS News:
Okay June babies, choose Alexandrite, Moonstone or Pearl for a birthstone. Or choose all three! Visit Beso Jewels at Village Arts from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday, June 19, and 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, June 20.
Father’s Day is June 21, and this weekend would be a good time to pick up a gift. Village Arts has a wide selection of art and craft supplies for all ages, and gifts for Dad.
Beso Jewels Services:
- Repairs of all types
- Custom design
- Gold and Silver jewelry
More Scenes From Fun At Ashley Pond Park Friday
Rainbow fills the sky over the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
Syzygy performing at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
Fans of Syzygy show support at Friday Night Concert. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
Syzygy performing at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
Syzygy performing at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
Cotton candy stand Read More
