LAPD News:
Los Alamos Police have responded to a single vehicle crash on East N.M. 502 around mile marker 8 and the Twin Tanks area. The vehicle involved was a truck, and the driver was transported with unknown injuries.
The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office has taken over the scene.
Traffic is down to one lane and moving slowly. Expect traffic delays. Read More
LAPS News:
All children entering kindergarten in the fall are eligible to attend this year’s Safety Town being held rom 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m., Monday, June 1 through Friday, June 5 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. The program is limited to 100 participants. Go to https://forms.gle/rR4vtbaPJ3i6dQnd7 to complete the registration form.
Students will participate in hands-on activities, crafts, interactions with safety personnel, and safety situations to prepare for potential hazards they may encounter at school, at home or in the community.
Safety Town gives children the opportunity to: Read More
LAPS Foundation News:
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation (LAPSF) officially announced today that it has opened the search for a new Executive Director. The application period will remain open through March 30, 2026.
As a leading nonprofit in Los Alamos, LAPSF provides resources directly to local schools through over $2 million generously donated by our community. These funds support teacher professional development, “Great Ideas” grants, classroom supplies, and student scholarships.
The incoming Executive Director will play a pivotal role in taking the Foundation to the Read More
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Services Department has partnered with CivicPlus to implement its Recreation Management software, CivicRec. The cloud-based solution allows residents greater visibility into the offered park and recreation divisions’ activities, events, and memberships, as well as more convenient online registration and payment. It will also allow residents to search for and reserve community facilities, such as fields, RV camping, Lemon Lot spaces, pavilions, and shelters, all conveniently online.
CivicRec was made live for public use this morning, March Read More
United Way Northern New Mexico Executive Director Cindy Padilla. Courtesy photo
KIWANIS News:
At their Feb. 17 meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos welcomed United Way Northern New Mexico Executive Director Cindy Padilla and Corporate and Community Engagement Director Donna Milanovich.
Padilla gave a short history of the United Way in Los Alamos and how it evolved. It all began with an organizational meeting in April, 1953 and was incorporated and held its first campaign as the Los Alamos United Fund in 1954. In 2006, the name was changed to United Way Northern New Mexico, now serving Los Read More
From left, SFCC Governing Board Secretary Lina Germann, Ph.D., new member Howard Dittmer, Ph.D., SFCC President Becky Rowley, Ph.D. and SFCC Governing Board Chair Linda Siegle. Courtesy/SFCC
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) welcomed a new member to its Governing Board on Feb. 25, when Howard Roy Dittmer, Ph.D., was officially sworn into office. The oath was administered by retired municipal judge Angela “Spence” Pacheco.
Dittmer joins the five-member board and will serve in Board Position #5. At its Jan. 14 meeting, the board elected the following officers: Chair Read More
Daily Postcard: Another view of Saturday’s spectacular sunset over White Rock. Photo by Jim Gourdoux
COUNTY News:
“LIFELINE: 2026 Youth Summit” is a free, high-energy event for high school students focused on connection, resilience, and real-world life skills.
The summit is 5-8 p.m., Friday, March 6, at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave.
Students will enjoy free food trucks, door prizes, and a prevention toolkit for every participant.
The Summit features interactive workshops and short talks on topics like mental health support, suicide prevention, and how to safely administer NARCAN, alongside hands-on activities and creative experiences hosted by the YMCA, JJAB, Los Alamos Read More
Bighorn Sheep: Four bighorn sheep casually traverse a rocky hillside near Yaqui Pass in Anza-Borrego State Park in California. The sheep moved across the sloped hillside before disappearing behind large boulders down the hill. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Desert Sand-verbena: The Desert Sand-verbena was one of the wildflowers that was in full bloom in and around Borrego Springs, Calif., during a recent visit. The tiny blooms covered the desert floor in some areas, creating a colorful landscape. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Read More
National Security Research Center at LANL. Courtesy/LANL
From Los Alamos National Laboratory:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) ensures our national security. Achieving that mission starts with the National Security Research Center (NSRC). The NSRC is the classified library at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Watch video here: https://nsrc.lanl.gov/.
The NSRC traces its lineage to the technical library formed by J. Robert Oppenheimer in 1943 as part of the Manhattan Project. We are part of the Lab’s fascinating history. Today, the NSRC is one of the largest scientific/technical Read More