Community

RE/MAX First To Host Free Community Shred-It Event

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COMMUNITY News:

RE/MAX First presents a free community shredding event, “Shred-It” 8 a.m. to noon or until the truck is full, Saturday, April 11, at the Central Park Square Parking Lot in Los Alamos.

This event offers local residents a safe and convenient way to declutter and securely dispose of sensitive
personal documents.

Event guidelines include:

  • Up to 5 boxes per household
  • Paperclips and staples are accepted
  • Personal documents only (no business materials)
  • No hard drives or electronic items

This Shred-It event is part of RE/MAX First’s ongoing commitment to serving the Los Alamos community Read More

County To Host DIY Workshop For Homeowners March 28

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County’s Community Development Department will host a free Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Workshop for homeowners, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, March 28, in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.

Homeowners can meet with staff from the Department’s Building and Planning teams to discuss potential home improvement projects, ask questions about permits, and get guidance on the benefits of hiring a licensed contractor or completing work themselves. Projects may range from small additions to installing a new fence or carport. 

Residents are encouraged to bring photos, drawings, Read More

Los Alamos Native Eric Diamond Honored At Grand Ole Opry

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International award-winning country singer Eric Diamond with several of his many awards during a recent interview at the Los Alamos Daily Post newsroom. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Eric Diamond is named Traditional Country Music Male Vocalist of the Year during the annual Josie Music Awards on Nov. 2, 2025, at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. The Josie Music Awards celebrates independent music artists of all genres from around the world. Courtesy photo

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

Los Alamos native Eric Diamond was named Traditional Read More

Council OKs Fleet Conversion Plan

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

The work progressed Tuesday night to make carbon emissions in Los Alamos a thing of the past after Los Alamos County Council approved 6-0 to accept the fleet conversion plan.

The plan lays out how the County will replace its gas-fueled vehicles with electric vehicles (EV) by 2050. Council shared their support for the plan although Councilor David Reagor was absent from the meeting.

Analy Castillo with Stantec, a County-hired contractor, discussed what was involved in the fleet conversion plan.

“The main goal for this is to have Read More

County Updates Comprehensive Plan Preparing For Future

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From left, Lauren Helm with CZB, the County-hired contractor involved in updating the comprehensive plan, walks Becky Shankland through the process of providing input on the plan during Thursday’s open house in the White Rock Branch Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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

When looking 10 years into the future for Los Alamos County, what does everyone hope to see and how does the County deliver on those hopes?

To help answer those questions, the Los Alamos Community Development Department (CDD) is pulling Read More

Topper Tennis Wins In Farmington Tournament

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Angelie Echave prepares to serve while her partner, Alea Kretz, prepares to attack the return. Courtesy photo

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos tennis team competed in Farmington last weekend in a tournament featuring 5 teams from around the state (Piedra Vista, Clovis, Espanola, Grants, and Los Alamos). The Los Alamos boys team continued their strong performance by taking the overall championship win. The Los Alamos girls team continues to improve every week but finished fourth after some tight losses.

Mike Witkowski prepares to crush a backhand. Courtesy photo Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 13-17, 2026

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LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.

Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

 

VISENTE ESIQUIO CHAVEZ

March 13 at 5:19 p.m. / police arrested Visente Esiquio Chavez, 36, of Santa Fe at Los Alamos Medical Center and charged him with Battery on a Household Member.

 

ANDREW RODRIGUEZ

March 17 at 7:28 p.m. / police arrested Andrew Rodriguez, 27, of Hernandez on an outstanding Magistrate Court Warrant. Read More

New Mexico Birding Big Year Contest 2026

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COUNTY News:

Join birders across the Land of Enchantment for the 2026 New Mexico Birding Big Year! This year-long competition challenges participants to identify as many bird species as possible within the state between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31. Open to birders of all ages and skill levels, the contest promotes wildlife appreciation, conservation awareness and community among New Mexico’s birding enthusiasts.

Participation Guidelines for the 2026 New Mexico Birding Big Year competition

Participants must register via the online form on or before April 1 to be part of the 2026 New Mexico Big Year. Read More

Power Pass Prioritizes Affordability For 2026-27 With Continued Price Freeze; Pajarito Mountain To Debut Major Snowmaking Transformation

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PAJARITO News:

The Power Pass is on sale, marking a fourth consecutive year with no price increases. By maintaining rates across its international network, the Power Pass continues to make skiing and snowboarding attainable for the families and “Little Bird” loyalists of Northern New Mexico.

While pricing holds steady, reinvestment is accelerating. This year, the Power Pass is committing more than $37.5 million to mountain infrastructure globally, headlined by a transformative snowmaking project at Pajarito Mountain in Los Alamos. A cornerstone of the Jemez Mountain Regional Fire Read More

Ten Los Alamos High School Seniors Named Finalists In 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program

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2026 National Merit finalists from LAHS include, front row, Emily Xu, center row from left, Galina Nelson, Alyssa Sun and Anya Seet, and back row from left, James Thomas, Henry Gans and John Kang. (Not pictured Jasper Carpenter, James Ito and Helena Welch.. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Ten Los Alamos High School (LAHS) seniors have been named National Merit finalists. They join more than 15,000 other finalists now eligible to receive National Merit scholarships.

LAHS seniors Jasper Carpenter, Henry Gans, James Ito, John Kang, Galina Nelson, Anya Seet, Alyssa Sun, James Thomas, Helena Welch Read More