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Los Alamos Firefighters Assisting With Riverside Fire In Española

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) crews responded to assist with firefighting efforts for the Riverside Fire in Española, which began Friday evening, April 24, 2026.

As of 9 a.m. today, April 25, the fire was estimated at 100 acres, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.

Reports came in shortly before 9 p.m. that firefighters were responding to a large brush fire in the area of N. Riverside Drive and W. Pueblo. LAFD responded with two crews and two brush trucks, working into the early morning hours. Crews made good progress and will continue firefighting efforts while closely Read More

New Mexico Dept. Of Wildlife To Celebrate Conservation, Hatchery Renovation Completion At 2026 GilaFest

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NMW News:

SANTA FE — There is going to be quite a party May 9 in Glenwood as the New Mexico Department of Wildlife (NMW) hosts GilaFest, with the opening of the new Glenwood-Allred Wildlife Management Area (WMA), the completion of renovation work at the Glenwood State Fish Hatchery and ongoing conservation work benefiting Gila trout serving as cause for celebration.

The Department welcomes the public to this free event. Attendees can take part in a birding hike at 8 a.m. on the Glenwood-Allred WMA, which comprises 107 acres of land near the hatchery and is home to bird species such as the southwestern Read More

This Week In Sports: April 27–May 2, 2026

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Sports News: 

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote, Nate Limback and Tomás Redondo.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

April 27 Monday

  • Softball vs Taos Home – 4 p.m.
  • Baseball vs Taos Home – 4 p.m.

April 29 Wednesday

  • Baseball vs Valley Away – 4 p.m.

April 30 Thursday

  • Girls/Boys Tennis Individual at Taos – TBA

May 1 Friday

  • Softball vs Moriarty Away – 3 p.m.
  • Softball vs Moriarty Away – 5 p.m.
  • Baseball vs Moriarty Away – 3 p.m.
  • Baseball vs Moriarty Away – 5 p.m.

May 2 Saturday

  • Girls/Boys Track and Field at Larry Baca Invite
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Daily Postcard: Chives Looking Especially Beautiful

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Daily Postcard: Chives looking especially beautiful on Thursday in a garden in Velarde. Chive flowers offer a delicate, onion-garlic flavor perfect for salads, butter, or as a garnish. They are highly attractive to pollinators, rich in fiber and sulfur compounds, and can be used to make infused vinegar. Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More

Where Words Take Root—Inside UNM‑LA’s Writing Club

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By JEF BATEMAN, M.A., GCDF
Sr. Student Success Specialist
UNM-Los Alamos

Our little writing club meets at 2 p.m., every Thursday, in room B-20, which is downstairs from the library. We have a different writing challenge every week, but we also find time to share selections from the longer projects we are working on.

The club does not have a formal membership process, and writers of all abilities are welcome. These are the projects of some of the most consistent participants:

Jim O’Donnell: Jim is a literary stylist with an ear for dialogue. His current project is a short novel about Juan and his nephew Read More

Los Alamos NJROTC Holds Change Of Command Ceremony, Sweeps 2026 New Mexico JROTC 4A State Champions

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LAHS NJROTC 2026-27 Cadet Staff. Courtesy photo

Former NJROTC 2025-26 Cadre: C/CDRMaya Snowden, C/LCDR Matthew Haight, C/LT Noah Banks and C/MCPO Isabella Pearson holding mini lego versions of themselves gifted by Petty Officer Pratt as a farewell gift as they continue their journey out of NJROTC. Courtesy photo

By C/ENS ALICIA VALERIO
LAHS NJROTC
Public Affairs Officer

On April 10, Los Alamos High School’s NJROTC held its annual Change of Command ceremony at Duane Smith Auditorium, celebrating the achievements of the unit and the dedication of its cadets. This long-standing tradition Read More

Los Alamos Medical Center Announces New Obstetrics Model In Partnership With CHRISTUS Health And Presbyterian Health

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LAMC News:

          • Regional partnership designed to maintain and strengthen critical services on the Hill

Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) announced today a regional model for obstetric (OB) services with CHRISTUS St. Vincent in Santa Fe and Presbyterian Española Hospital. This collaboration, aimed at preserving access to safe, high-quality maternity care for patients in Los Alamos, enables the organizations to coordinate resources, strengthen cinical support, and ensure families receive the right level of care in the most appropriate setting.

As part of the new regional approach, LAMC will Read More

Free Training Offered For Historical Society Volunteers

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LAHS News:

The Los Alamos Historical Society (LAHS) and its History Museum are seeking new volunteers for a variety of positions. A training will be held for new volunteers from 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the Nambe Room on the second floor of Fuller Lodge. Lunch will be provided. Registration is required, and anyone high-school age and up is encouraged to attend. Please register by May 9 by emailing volunteer@losalamoshistory.org.

Training will involve a guided walking tour of the historic district, information from Archives and Collections, and specific training on visitor Read More

DALA To Host Annual Spring Gala Event Ahead Of ‘Neverland’ Ballet Premier April 25

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Scene from dress rehearsal ahead of Saturday’s performance. Courtesy/DALA

Courtesy/DALA

DALA News:

Dance Arts Los Alamos presents Neverland, a new two-act ballet at 7 p.m., April 25, and 2 p.m., April 26, at Duane Smith Auditorium. This original full-length production re-imagines the beloved characters of Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy, Captain Hook, and many more in an all-new adventure story inspired by J.M. Barrie’s classic tales, promising a thrilling theatrical experience suitable for all ages.

The performance will feature the advanced levels of DALA’s ballet program, showcasing Read More