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Kiwanis Hears From Margie Serrato On Mental Fitness

April 1, 2026 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Dr. Margie Serrato presents at recent Kiwanis meeting. Courtesy photo

By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

At their March 17 meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos heard a presentation from Dr. Margie Serrato, a personal and executive coach, on a program she has developed called Mental Fitness. Serrato holds a PhD in cultural anthropology and trained at the Co-Active Training Institute in San Rafael, California.

She defined Mental Fitness as “a person’s capacity to respond to life’s challenges with a positive rather than negative mindset”. This can impact a person’s overall wellness, Read More

PEEC Launches Monthly Bird Walk Series April–October At Los Luceros Historic Site

April 1, 2026 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Courtesy photo

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is excited to offer a monthly Bird Walk at Los Luceros, held on the first Sunday of each month from April through October. These free outings invite birders of all experience levels to explore the rich riparian habitat of Los Luceros Historic Site alongside knowledgeable local guides.

Advanced registration is required at peecnature.org/events.

Led by Mary Parsaca and Mary Orr, each walk takes place during the site’s “Dawn ’til Dusk Day,” giving participants early-morning access to towering old-growth cottonwoods, Read More

More Critters Out And About—Help Keep Them Safe

April 1, 2026 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Gopher snake found by water spigot. Photo by Jan Macek

By JAN MACEK

Los Alamos

This nonvenomous gopher snake was found March 30 by a water spigot. It hatched out late last year and will be relocated to a safe backyard within the appropriate relocation range—1/8 to 1/4 of a mile. Too far a distance and not the same ecosystem or environment could mean death for the snake.

Not every snake needs to be relocated. However, if you have a rattlesnake or are uncomfortable with a non-venomous snake in your area, please call the police dispatcher 505.662.8222 and ask for someone on their list who relocates. Read More

Natural Gas Rate Change Addresses Operational Costs

April 1, 2026 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is proposing changes to its natural gas rate intended to close the gap between budgeted operational costs and the revenues that cover those costs.

An introduction of the proposed rate ordinance will be presented at the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) work session at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building as well as online via Zoom. A public hearing is scheduled for the BPU work session Wednesday, May 6.

Because DPU is a community-owned utility, BPU meetings are open Read More

The Big Dig Paid Off: What’s Coming To Pajarito Ski Area For Winter 2026/27

April 1, 2026 by Submitted by Carol A. Clark

Snowmaker at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Courtesy/Pajarito

PAJARITO News:

Every season has a story, and this one started with a dry winter and a whole lot of waiting. But while the snowpack didn’t always cooperate, something else was happening beneath the surface—literally.

The Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project, the ambitious pipeline infrastructure effort that our community has been following for years, has raced ahead of schedule. And now, Pajarito is ready to put that momentum to work.

This summer and fall, we’re getting to it. We’re talking about a multimillion-dollar, multi-year Read More