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Frank Kuzminski, Son Of Jozef And Barbara Kuzminski Of White Rock Promoted To Colonel In United States Army

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Frank Kuzminski, left, son of Jozef and Barbara Kuzminski of White Rock, New Mexico, was promoted to Colonel in the United States Army during a ceremony at the Pentagon on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. Colonel Kuzminski graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2004. He has served in various operational and strategic assignments during his career. He currently serves on the Joint Staff at the Pentagon in the Directorate for Strategy, Plans, and Policy (J-5). Courtesy photo Read More

Community Invited To Explore New Mexico’s World‑Class Night Skies At Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium

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The Milky Way Galaxy is seen over the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array west of Socorro, N.M. Photo by NRAO/AUI/NSF/Jeff Hellerman

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to celebrate the rich astronomical heritage of our state in a special planetarium program, Astronomy in New Mexico, 7-8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium.

Blessed with dark skies, sweeping landscapes, and a long tradition of scientific discovery, New Mexico is home to some of the most important astronomical observatories in the world. From major Read More

LAHS NJROTC Takes 3rd Overall At 2026 Regionals

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Los Alamos High School NJROTC cadets celebrate their accomplishments earlier this month at the Regional competition in Sahuarita, Ariz. Courtesy/LAPS

Cadets at attention for inspection. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Thirty-two cadets representing the Los Alamos High School NJROTC program competed against six other schools in the Regional contest in Sahuarita, Ariz., earlier this month, earning third place overall. They earned their spot by placing first at the regional qualifiers (Area 20) meet in November.

The competition included an academic test, which was completed before the meet, Read More

Los Alamos High School Student Semih Zeytun Named BigFuture Ambassador For 2026 Spring Cohort

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Semih Zeytun

LAPS News:

Los Alamos High School freshman Semih Zeytun has been selected as a BigFuture Ambassador by the College Board for the 2026 spring cohort. The BigFuture Ambassador program is a community of high school students who volunteer to support their peers in planning for life after graduation. 

As a BigFuture Ambassador, Semih will spread the word about college and career planning and steps students can take now with bigfuture.org, a free College Board platform offering tools and guidance for exploring careers, researching colleges, and planning for financial aid. More than Read More

Local Democratic Party To Meet March 2

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DPLAC News:

The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLAC) will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, with the business portion of the meeting beginning around 7 p.m. at the White Rock Branch Library, 10 Sherwood Blvd.

For a Zoom option to attend the meeting, click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81654127593, Meeting ID: 816 5412 7593.

Planned agenda items:

  • Candidate introductions, 3 minutes each;
  • Executive team updates (Chair, Vice Chair, Ward Chairs);
  • Local candidate recruiting; and
  • Results of the 2026 ward meetings.

Upcoming events:

  • 2026 DPNM pre-primary convention, March 7, 12-4
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Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: Feb. 4, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

The Feb. 4 team game was a great success. There were 7 teams in play, including two teams from Santa Fe. Local players Sig Lodwig, Jerry Morzinski, Jerry Fleming and Cliff Rudy were the overall winners. 

The two games on February 9 and 11 are Sectional Tournament at Clubs (STaC) games. Martin Cooper and Jerry Fleming were overall winners on February 2. Bob and Laurie Walker were high in flight B.

Here’s another competitive hand. Both sides should get into the auction. When the high cards are reasonably evenly divided between the two pairs, it makes for in interesting challenge!

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LA Hockey Association Hosts Fundraiser Event Feb. 26

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PAUL PETERSON
Organizer, LAHA board member

The Los Alamos Hockey Association is proud to announce the inaugural Los Alamos Winter Rock Festival, taking place at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 26 at Duane Smith Auditorium.

This exciting community event will bring together live music, local vendors, and hockey fans in support of the Los Alamos youth hockey program. Doors open early at 6 p.m. for the vendor fair. More than a dozen vendors will be on site offering local crafts, hockey-themed merchandise, and exclusive festival apparel. Doors for the show open at 6:00 p.m.

The evening’s concert will Read More