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110 Years Of Girl Scouts In New Mexico: Celebrating The Power Of Women Supporting Women

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GIRL SCOUTS News:

As 2027 approaches, Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails is preparing to celebrate a remarkable milestone: 110 years of Girl Scouting in New Mexico. The very first Girl Scout troop in our state began in Santa Fe in 1917, launching generations of leadership, service, friendship, and adventure for girls across New Mexico.

For 110 years, Girl Scouts has represented something powerful: women supporting women, girls encouraging girls, and generations lifting one another up through mentorship, friendship, leadership, and community. The impact of that support has rippled across Read More

Gartz Has Perfect Prediction In Weekly Pace Race

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Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

ACRR News:

Eddie Gartz had a perfect prediction in the weekly pace race held in Overlook Park in White Rock.  He predicted a time of 7:40 for his finish time. Other accurate predictors were Eliverio Acosta at 2 seconds off; Deana Tsang recording a 4 second differential; Adrian Medin at 5 seconds off; and Catherine Hensley with a 10 second difference.

On the 1-mile road course Lynn Bjorklund was the best finisher at 8:02 and Ted Romero was the first male with a time of 8:59.

11-year-old Levi Gartz came in first on the 1-mile trail run recording a 7:39 and 3-year-old Aster Read More

County Invites Community To Historic Preservation Plan Engagement Events

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is inviting community members to participate in a series of upcoming engagement events for the Los Alamos Historic Preservation Plan focused on the community’s history, architecture, and preservation efforts.

Upcoming events include:

  • Secret Cities Lecture | Thursday, May 28: Architectural curator Martin Moeller will discuss the architecture, planning, and historic significance of Manhattan Project communities including Los Alamos.
  • Historic Walk-Abouts | May 27–29: Small-group guided walks will explore topics including the Manhattan Project,
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LAHS And Mountain Elementary Teamed Up For Greek Olympics At Urban Park Monday

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Los Alamos High School Sports Lit teacher Lori Thompson organized a fun day of Greek Olympics activities at Urban Park Monday. The students from Lori Thompson’s class taught and ran the activities and the 6th grade class from Mountain School were the participants. There were 5 activities for the participants to rotate through. And a thank you to the LAPS Foundation and the Mountain PTO for their generosity, making this annual event possible. Pictured: Group photo by Lori Thompson

Scenes from the Greek Olympic games at Urban Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The Chariot race. Photo Read More

Daily Postcard: Ranch Foreman’s Cabin Under Starry Sky

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Daily Postcard: Ranch Foreman’s Cabin under a starry night sky. Courtesy/NPS/Alex Arnold

Valles Caldera is recruiting night sky volunteers for our 2026 astronomy programs and special events! Experience working with telescopes and knowledge of constellations are a bonus, but we’ll train you otherwise! Please apply today.
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Los Alamos Resident Evelyn Campbell Turns 100 Years Old

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Evelyn Campbell recently turned 100 years old. Photo by Wyatt Campbell

COMMUNITY News:

As Evelyn Campbell celebrated last week her remarkable 100th birthday, family, friends, and the communities of Los Alamos and beyond are reflecting on a century of achievements, creativity, and kindness from a woman whose legacy has touched so many.

Roots in Nebraska, Wings in New Mexico

Born in Kimball County, Neb., to Leo Dale “Shorty” Wyatt and Thelma Wyatt, Evelyn embodied curiosity, and resilience from an early age. Alongside her siblings — John “Buddy” Wyatt (deceased), Jocelyn Wyatt (deceased) Read More

Atomic City Transit Extending Service To Summer Concerts Beginning Friday

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ACT is extending bus service to summer concerts beginning Friday through Aug. 28. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The community is invited to ride Atomic City Transit to the Los Alamos Summer Concerts at Ashley Pond all summer.

The 2026 summer concert bus schedule extends service on three fixed routes to allow concert goers to leave their car at home and avoid parking hassles or a long walk to Ashley Pond.

The special bus service hours begin on Friday, May 22, and run through Aug. 28.

Extended schedules for the North Community, North Mesa, and White Rock routes will be available to serve those who want Read More

Izraelevitz: Record-breaking Tenures, Multiple Court Battles, And Other Fun Facts About The Los Alamos Sheriff

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By DAVID IZRAELEVITZ
Candidate
Los Alamos County Sheriff

Record-breaking Tenures, Multiple Court Battles, And Other Fun Facts About The Los Alamos Sheriff:

My time discussing my campaign for Sheriff with the voters of Los Alamos, along with my own research, has highlighted some common questions and interesting facts about this position. Not all of these tidbits are relevant to your decision-making process regarding the election, but I think they are all curious in one way or another. Los Alamos is special in many ways, and our County Sheriff is no exception!

FACT: Los Alamos holds the record Read More