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JROMC’s 53rd Oppenheimer Memorial Lecture To Feature Internationally Known Space Scientist Dr. Dante S. Lauretta

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OSIRIS-REx launches from Cape Canaveral. Courtesy/United Launch Alliance

JROMC News:

The J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC) announces its 53rd Annual Public Lecture is 7 p.m. Monday, June 22, at Duane Smith Auditorium in Los Alamos.

In this free lecture, “Origins of Our Solar System: The NASA OSIRIS-REx Mission,” Dr. Dante S. Lauretta will discuss his work as the Principal Investigator of NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission. 

OSIRIS-REx, a robotic spacecraft, traveled to near-Earth asteroid Bennu to collect and study carbon-based compounds that date from the very earliest times Read More

Co-op Showcase Series: Quemazón Jazz Combo May 29

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The Co-op Summer Showcase Series continues with Quemazón Jazz Combo, Friday at 1010 Central Ave. Courtesy photo

Co-op Summer Showcase Series News:

The community is invited to attend the third show of the Co-op Summer Showcase Series at 6 p.m. this Friday, featuring the Quemazón Jazz Combo, at 1010 Central Ave.

The Quemazón Jazz Combo is the flagship ensemble of The Santa Fe Symphony’s Jazz Project. It is one of The Symphony’s 27 after-school programs – including orchestras, choirs, mariachi ensembles, chamber groups, and early childhood programming – that serve students ages 0-18 in Los Read More

Honoring The Fallen This Memorial Day 2026

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Today marks Memorial Day, which honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images/history.com

Memorial Day 2026
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Today marks Memorial Day 2026, a federal holiday that celebrates and honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Observed every year on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day in a nod to the tradition of placing flowers or other decorative displays at gravesites.

The origins of Memorial Day date back to the Civil War, which claimed the lives of some 620,000 Read More

Daily Postcard: Tiny Calf Rests Near NM 4 At Dome Road

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Daily Postcard: A tiny calf at rest and alone in the world for a few minutes while its mom forages in the area Sunday within a mile of N.M. 4 at Dome Road. Photo by Jim Cobble 

Another view of a calf resting as its mom forages Sunday near N.M. 4 at Dome Road. Photo by Jim Cobble 

One more view of a calf resting as its mom forages Sunday near N.M. 4 at Dome Road. Photo by Jim Cobble Read More

Scenes From Opening Of 2026 Summer Concert Series

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Country music duo Dejo Andersson and Christie George aka Downtown Avenue greet the crowd at the first concert of the 2026 Summer Concert Series Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Dejo Andersson and Christie George, aka Downtown Avenue, sign a cover of Little Big Town’s ‘Pontoon’ during the concert Friday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

The crowd is treated to free swag during the Friday summer concert at Ashley Pond Park, including beach balls. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos High School Jazz Band opens the first concert Read More

Posts From The Road: Hell’s Half Acre In Wyoming

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Hell’s Half Acre: Hell’s Half Acre is an area in Natrona County, Wyo., about 40 miles west of Casper. The unique and barren landscape offers visitors a chance to view the works of nature over millions of years. The red, white, and amber stripes in the formations reveal various layers of soil and rocks in the area. By Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Barren Land: Most of the landscape at Hell’s Half Acre is barren soil and rock formations. Grasses and some vegetation dot the sparse landscape, but the geological formations are the point of interest when viewing the area. By Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More

Fr. Glenn: Good Service

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By Fr. Glenn Jones:

We had ordinations yesterday—two young men ordained as Catholic priests for the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. While such ordinations are a time for rejoicing in the Church, priests know, too, that it is an undeserved honor and privilege—the most undeserved of all—to be called to priesthood. Like the apostles, there is nothing particularly special about such men; indeed, sometimes we wonder “Why him, O Lord?”. After all, most priests and deacons tend not to be great scholars or particularly outstanding in any sort of worldly way. For example, here in our Archdiocese we have men Read More

Scenes From 2026 Senior Appreciation Night

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Scene from The Family YMCA’s 2026 Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) event Saturday in downtown Los Alamos. Los Alamos High School (LAHS) seniors were invited to celebrate a night dedicated just for them, starting at Fuller Lodge. This special annual event honored graduating seniors with an evening full of fun, community, and celebration. Attendees enjoyed activities throughout the night and had the opportunity to be entered into a raffle featuring a variety of exciting prizes. Organizers encouraged all seniors in the community to attend and take part in this memorable send-off as they prepare

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