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Pets Of The Week: Gage And Olive

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Gage the golden go-getter is soon to be ‘paw-roled’! This 1.5-year-old charmer is crate, potty and leash trained and cue-savvy thanks to the Paws in the Pen 8-week 24/7 training program at the Penitentiary of New Mexico. He’s playful, people loving, dog friendly, and bursting with love. Gage goes home neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and with six months of heartworm prevention plus follow-up training support is included—set up for success from day one. Smart, spirited, and seriously sweet—Gage is ready to go home and glow! Apply on the Española Humane website to meet Gage. Española Humane Read More

Registration Open For Los Alamos Elks Lodge Annual Charity Golf Tournament June 12

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Elks Lodge News:

Registration for the annual Los Alamos Elks Lodge #2083 Charity Golf Tournament is now open. This year’s tournament will be held on Friday, June 12 at the Los Alamos Golf Course. Golf will start at 9 a.m. followed by a luncheon and other festivities at the Elks Lodge, 1601 Trinity Drive.

Player registration is $130/player or $520/team and includes entry into golf scramble, greens fees, golf cart and lunch. To register, visit www.bpoe2083.org or click the QR code.

Proceeds will fund a local child’s wish through Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Mexico, with any additional funds going Read More

Hilltopper Track & Field Teams Approach Home Meet With Fine Performances At Harper Memorial Meet

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Carlo Baca jumped a season best 38’10-3/4″ in the triple jump. Photo by Blake Wood

Ciara Colgan and Julia Neale in the 100 m hurdles. Photo by Blake Wood

By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track and Field

The Hilltopper Track & Field teams put together solid performances at the Richard Harper Memorial Meet at Albuquerque Academy on Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, as they approach the Larry Baca Memorial Meet next Saturday at Sullivan Field, and the District and State Championships the two weekends after that.

Harper is a highly competitive meet, with many of the big 5A schools Read More

Art On Display, Plus Live Art Demonstration And Hands-On Workshop At White Rock Branch Library

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Sarah Blumenshein Roses. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

White Rock Branch Library is hosting the Pastel Society of New Mexico’s art exhibit for libraries from April 28 to May 26, 2026. As a special event during this show, the PSNM’s award-winning artist, Sarah Blumenschein, will be at the branch library from 1–2:30 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2026, for a live art demonstration and hands-on workshop.

The Pastel Society of New Mexico brings their show to the White Rock Branch Library after a previous successful visit to Los Alamos’ Mesa Public Library in November of 2025. The artists are sharing a second Read More

Los Alamos Women’s Golf Association To Host Season-Opener June 7

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LAWGA News:

The Los Alamos Women’s Golf Association (LAWGA) will host the Association’s season-opener at 1 p.m., Sunday, June 7 at the Los Alamos Golf Course.

This event is open to all LAWGA Members.

Format: 9-hole Scramble

Fee: Each player pays her own green and cart fee

Prizes: Provided by the LAWGA

How To Enter: Send an email to Donna Jones at crookjonesd@gmail.com indicating your interest to participate

How To Join The Association: Please contact Donna Jones at crookjonesd@gmail.com for more information Read More

Native Plant Adaptations: Helping Them Thrive In Los Alamos With Marisa Thompson May 11

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Photo by Marisa Thompson

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) invites the community to a free hybrid presentation, “Native Plant Adaptations: Helping Them Thrive in Los Alamos,” from 6 to 7 p.m., MT Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium. Attendees may join in person or virtually.

New Mexico’s hot, dry, and unpredictable climate challenges plants to survive in remarkable ways. To help them thrive in our landscapes, Marisa Thompson will explore how New Mexico’s native plants adapt through structural, physiological, and seasonal changes. Read More

County: Stay Ahead Of The Cone Zone

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COUNTY News:

With an increase in construction projects and community events, Los Alamos County reminds residents and commuters to use the County’s online “Cone Zone” resource to stay informed of road construction, projects, and special events that may impact daily travel. Check out the Cone Zone at www.lacnm.com/conezone.

Year-round, construction is weather-permitting, and schedules may change without notice. The Cone Zone page is updated on an as-needed basis to reflect current conditions and changes for active projects. Not all construction or special events are County-managed, Read More

Shlok Is Top Predictor In Weekly Pace Race

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ACRR News:

Paul Shlok was the best predictor in the weekly pace race held on the Canada del Buey Trail in White Rock. He was 1 second off his predicted time. Other accurate predictors were: Kathy Daly with a 9 second difference as well as the first finisher in the 2 mile distance with a time of 36:26; Kevin Holsapple recorded 18 seconds off his predicted and was the best male in the 2 mile race at 40:12; Lance Michel was 35 seconds off his predicted time; and Valerio Pinchetti had a 37 second difference.

In the 1 mile race 11 year old Levi Gartz was the top finisher recording a Read More