Community

Los Alamos Public Utilities To Host Tour De Sewer!

by

COUNTY News:

No longer just a pipe dream, the new wastewater treatment facility in White Rock is a state-of-the-art site representing a pipeline of success. The public is invited to plunge into a tour of the site, 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 8. The tour is free but space is limited. Tickets are available at ladpu.com/tour.

Officially called the White Rock Water Resource Reclamation Facility (WRRF), the new plant went online in 2024. A decade prior, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) began flushing out a plan to replace the original White Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant, built Read More

State Urges Residents To Protect Homes Amid Elevated Wildfire Risk Across New Mexico

by

This home in Boulder, Colo., survived a wildfire with defensible space. Courtesy/Josh Schlossberg Boulder Weekly

EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — With New Mexico entering what state officials are calling an exceptionally dry fire season, the state Forestry Division is urging homeowners to take steps to protect their properties and their insurance coverage before fire season peaks this summer.

A historically low winter snowpack is creating dangerous conditions across the state, with dry grass fuels building in the eastern plains and heavy tree fuels accumulating in forested areas.

“We’re heading Read More

Los Alamos Kiwanis Aluminum Collection 9AM-1PM Today!

by

Kiwanians and Los Alamos High School Key Club members from a previous collection event stand ready today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to collect and recycle aluminum cans in the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church on Diamond Drive, near Sullivan Field. Courtesy/Kiwanis

KIWANIS Club News:

The Los Alamos Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is gathering today, March 21, to collect and buy aluminum cans to be sent for recycling.

Collection hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church on Diamond Drive, near Sullivan Field.

The entire community is encouraged to bring the Read More

Bird & Wildlife Photo Gallery & Print Store Launched To Benefit Pajarito Environmental Education Center

by

Photo of a honey Bee in White Rock from the gallery launched to benefit PEEC. Photo by Richard Skolnik

COMMUNITY News:

White Rock resident Richard Skolnik has launched a photography website and print store to benefit the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).

The gallery and store at https://www.richardskolnikphotography.com feature photos of birds and wildlife from White Rock, Los Alamos, Phoenix, Iceland, and Costa Rica. Each photo in the store is available in two sizes and on two fine photographic papers. Photos will be printed at White Wall, “one of the finest photo printers Read More

Indoor Football, Halfway To Fair Celebration And More To Kick Off Spring At EXPO New Mexico

by

STATE News:

ALBUQUERQUE – Expo New Mexico is in full spring swing with a weekend packed with family-friendly events.

Indoor football returns to Tingley Coliseum on Sunday, March 22, as the New Mexico Chupacabras make their debut against the Orlando Pirates. The game kicks off at 2 p.m., with tailgating getting underway at 10:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased here.

The Treasures of the Earth Expo is also underway at EXPO New Mexico, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 21 and 22. Attendees can expect over 50 dealers selling everything from amethyst cathedrals to Zebra rock, jewelry, supplies, beads, and more. Read More

Hospice Care Services Available To Los Alamos Residents

by

Del Corazon Hospice News:

Residents of Los Alamos, White Rock, and surrounding communities are advised that although Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service, Inc. has recently closed, hospice care services remain available through Del Corazon Hospice to support local families.

The Del Corazon Hospice team is committed to providing compassionate, professional hospice care to meet the needs of patients and their loved ones during this important time. Del Corazon Hospice is here to ensure continuity of care and support for the community.

For more information about available services, contact Read More

FSN’s Spring Clothing & Small Item Swap April 11-17

by

FSN News:

The biannual FSN Swap is the perfect place to donate the products of your spring cleaning and closet purges (and your children’s never-ending growth) and swap for something else. You do NOT need to donate items in order to “shop.” 

Accepted items: gently used SPRING/SUMMER clothing (baby, kids, and adult sizes), seasonal accessories, shoes, toys, books, baby gear, and household items.

  • Socks and underwear should be new in packaging only.
  • No furniture (e.g. cribs, changing tables) or carseats, please.

What to expect:

  • No drop-offs at the door.
  • When you arrive,
Read More