Community

County Invites Community To Share Input On Bayo Canyon Trailhead Improvements March 24 At Fuller Lodge

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County, in partnership with landscape architecture firm Groundwork Studio, invites community members to attend a public meeting to provide input on planned renovations at the Bayo Canyon Trailhead.

The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge. Residents, trail users, and community groups are encouraged to attend and share feedback about how the site is currently used and what improvements could better serve the community.

The goal of the meeting is to gather insights from the public and local user groups to Read More

Daily Postcard: Ten Butterfly Species Spotted On Reservoir Road Last Weekend

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Daily Postcard: Tortoiseshell is one of 10  butterfly species spotted last weekend on Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith

Echo Azure relaxes on a budding branch last weekend on Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith

Southwestern Orangetip sits on a pine tree branch last weekend on Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith

Mourning Cloak rests on dry leaves last weekend on Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith

Mylitta Crescent pauses on a rock last weekend on Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith

Red Admira stands on a budding branch last weekend on Reservoir Road. Photo by Michael Smith

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LANL Retiree Releases Novel – The Warsaw Gambit

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COMMUNITY News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory retiree Fred Berl, who played the Creature in the Los Alamos Light Opera’s Young Frankenstein, has gone from terrorizing villagers to writing novels.

He introduces The Warsaw Gambit, a gripping new thriller that plunges readers into a dangerous world of espionage, geopolitical tension, and covert operations. Driven by stolen military technology and the race to prevent it from falling permanently into hostile hands, the novel delivers a tense and timely story of loyalty, revenge, and international consequences.

At the center of the story Read More

Santa Fe Community College To Host Northern New Mexico Healthcare Career Fair April 15

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SFCC Medical Assisting students in the SFCC Simulation Lab. Courtesy photo

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College will host the Northern New Mexico Healthcare Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, in the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center, 6401 Richards Ave., 87508.

The public is invited to attend and encouraged to complete a registration form at https://bit.ly/NNMHealthcare-career-fair-2026. The event is presented in partnership with the Northern New Mexico Workforce Integration Network (WIN), SFCC Foundation and the Regional Development Corporation Read More

Ark Child Development Center Gauging Community Interest In After School Care For 3 Year Olds

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By LEIGHA OLIVER
Childcare Director
Ark Child Development Center

Do you need after school care for your 3-year-old?

The Ark Child Development Center is exploring the possibility of opening an after-school program for 3-year-olds in the Los Alamos Public Schools. If you would be interested in such a program, please scan the QR code to fill out the quick form or contact the office by March 20.

The program will run from 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday during the regular school year and would be for 3-year-olds only. The district would provide transportation to the Ark. Contact the Ark if you Read More

Family YMCA Announces 2026 Summer Camp At Aspen Elementary—Registration Now Open

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YMCA News:

The Family YMCA is gearing up for fun, learning, and adventure at this year’s Summer Camp. Designed to keep kids active, engaged, and learning throughout the summer. Y Camp will take place at Aspen Elementary School, running 7:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, from June 4 through July 24.

This year’s camp theme is Magic School Bus, inspiring campers to explore science, discovery, and imagination all summer long. Each week, children will dive into themed activities that encourage curiosity and hands-on learning.

Y Camp reinforces learning all summer with fun, interactive Read More

Free Palestine Spring Series First Tuesday Film Lineup

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By KELLY MEYERS
Los Alamos

For the people of Los Alamos, the sidewalks on Trinity Drive and Central Avenue next to the Pond, have become hallowed ground. Since the dark dawn of October 2023, a small but unyielding group of community members has gathered there every single Saturday, a living testament to the belief that bearing witness is a sacred duty. As the genocide in Gaza unfolded, the need to amplify Palestinian voices—to move beyond the picket line and into a deeper space of education and solidarity—became our urgent call. Last summer we answered that call, transforming our local movie theater Read More

PEEC Presents ‘Strange New Worlds: NASA’s Exploration Of The Solar System’ March 27

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PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) will host Strange New Worlds: NASA’s Exploration of the Solar System from 7-8 p.m., Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.

This family‐friendly program will take audiences on a tour of the planets, moons, and icy debris that make up Earth’s solar neighborhood, highlighting the remarkable discoveries made by robotic spacecraft over the past decade and the questions scientists hope to answer in the years ahead.

Designed for enthusiasts of all ages, the presentation will explore everything from frozen Read More

Updated: Los Alamos Photo Club 2026 Show Call For Entries

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LAPC News:

The Los Alamos Photo Club (LAPC) announces their annual photo show, Friday April 3 through Wednesday May 6, in Step Up Gallery on the upper level of the Mesa Public Library.

Entries will be accepted from anyone who lives or works in Los Alamos County or the surrounding area. There is generally no limit to the number of entries one may submit. However, if the available display space will not accommodate all entries, entries from Photo Club members will have preference.

Nevertheless, each entrant will be able to display at least one photo. Space availability may be an issue this year. The Read More

New Mexico Girl Scouts Introduce ‘Full Flavor Flights’ As Cookie Season Enters Final Countdown

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GSNMT News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The clock is ticking for cookie lovers across northern and central New Mexico! Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails is officially entering the final 10 days of the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season. With the program concluding on Sunday, March 22, community members have just over one week left to secure their favorite treats.

To celebrate the final stretch, local troops are highlighting the “Full Flavor Flight for Fifty Dollars.”

For $50, supporters can purchase a complete flight that includes one box of each of the nine available cookie varieties. This “flight” is the ultimate Read More