Business

Kirsten Laskey Promoted To Managing Editor At Daily Post

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Newly promoted Managing Editor Kirsten Laskey at her desk Monday in the newsroom at the Los Alamos Daily Post at 1247 Central Ave.. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Longtime reporter Kirsten Laskey has been promoted to managing editor of the Los Alamos Daily Post. Laskey began writing for the Post on a part-time basis in 2012. She joined the news team full time in January 2017, primarily covering County government. She also covers other beats, including the schools, businesses, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and writes Read More

Broadband Project Construction Expected To Begin June 2026

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Broadband Manager Jerry Smith

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

The community broadband project is in the planning stages, but Broadband Manager Jerry Smith reported to Los Alamos County Council in May that construction is tentatively scheduled to begin June 2026.

He explained that the project is in phase one, which is the design and engineering phase. Plans include high level and low-level designs.

The high-level design involves gathering data for the County, building maps, verifying County-owned infrastructure, discussing how to phase the build out, Read More

Ana Tafoya Expands Farmers Insurance Operations To Los Alamos

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Farmers Insurance agent Ana Tafoya, right, with Insurance Producer Terri Nevarez during an interview Monday afternoon in her office at 935 Central Ave. Suite A. Nevarez has worked for Farmers Insurance agent Bernadette Naranjo for the last six years and is continuing to work for Tafoya. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

After many years of dedicated service to the Los Alamos community, Farmers Insurance agent Bernadette Naranjo has officially retired. Farmers Insurance agent Ana Tafoya has taken over Naranjo’s agency Read More

Night Moves To Rock Summer Concert Friday At The Pond

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Summer Concert headliner Night Moves to play a 3-hour set, 6-9 p.m. this Friday, June 13, at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions

By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
Sancre Productions

This week, our featured artist is an Albuquerque-based rock band called Night Moves, and they will play a 3-hour set 6-9 p.m. this Friday, June 13, at Ashley Pond Park. Special thanks to this week’s sponsor, Wheeed LLC.

The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series is free to the public and will continue every Friday night of the summer until Sept. 5.

This is not the first concert for the members of Night Moves. Each has Read More

Cities Work Partnership Is Getting Underway In Los Alamos

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Courtesy/Cities Work

By ANNA DILLANE
Steering Committee Member
Los Alamos Local Business Coalition

The Los Alamos Local Business Coalition is excited to announce that the Cities work partnership is beginning! We suggested Cities work and initiated the first meeting on Feb. 7, 2025. The Coalition steering team and three County councilors (Randall Ryti, Ryn Herrmann and David Reagor) met with a representative of Cities work and they explained how at the end of the process they would present an in-depth report on county codes and best practices, they would draft ordinances and regulations, Read More

June Sewing Series For Beginners At Los Alamos Makers

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Los Alamos Makers now located at 1789 Central Ave., inside the Blue Window/Ruby K building, is holding weekly sewing classes for beginners of all ages beginning June 11.Courtesy photo

Los Alamos Makers News:

Los Alamos Makers is offering weekly sewing classes for beginners of all ages (kids and adults are welcome). Classes are scheduled for Wednesdays, June 11, 18 and 25. Students will have an opportunity to make small projects like coasters, table runners, zippered makeup bags, and recycled projects.

The objective of the class is to get comfortable enough with the machine to understand its Read More

Los Alamos County Office Of Emergency Management & LACDC To Host Virtual LEPC Meeting To Help Local Businesses Prepare For Emergencies

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County News:

The Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in partnership with Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC), will host a virtual Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting focused on business preparedness and continuity planning, 9-10 a.m. Monday, June 23, via Zoom.

This interactive session is designed to equip local business owners with practical tools and guidance to help them prepare for and respond to potential disruptions. The presentation will walk participants through the fundamentals of creating a Business Continuity Plan, Read More

Local Indie Game Company Invites Community To Play Test New Game Darkleaf Gambit June 14 At Mesa Public Library

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Jess and Jamison Klagmann are offering a new game, Darkleaf Gambit. They invite the community to play test it 1-4:30 p.m. June 14 at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo
Local game company, Only Then Studios, present its new game, Darkleaf Gambit. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News: 
Local indie game company Only Then Studios is promoting its second board game, Darkleaf Gambit, which is live now on Kickstarter. The community is invited to learn more about the game and test it, 1-4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, at Mesa Public Library.

Darkleaf Gambit is an immersive, two-player game that takes place Read More

Tuesdays @The Square: Ryan Finn’s Island Jazz June 10

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Scene of a previous Tuesday @The Square on the lawn in Central Park Square. Courtesy/Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District

COMMUNITY News:

Tuesdays @The Square this week will feature Ryan Finn’s Island Jazz Band, 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 10, on the lawn in Central Park Square.

Ryan Finn leads a jazz group that presents his original compositions, most of which are in Caribbean and Latin American styles.

After work, bring the family, a picnic blanket, and dinner, or grab food and a brew from one of the nearby restaurants and enjoy the evening together listening to local bands. The atmosphere Read More

New Mexico Opens $5.3M Energy Efficiency Loan Program

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EMNRD is accepting applications for loans to finance energy-efficiency upgrades in commercial buildings that serve a community purpose. Learn more here. Courtesy/EMNRD

EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) is accepting applications for loans to finance energy-efficiency upgrades in commercial buildings that serve a community purpose.

EMNRD received $5.3 million from the U.S. Department of Energy to create an Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (EERLF), which offers low-interest loans ranging from $250,000 to $1 million Read More