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Op-Ed: Democrats – What Is Your Platform?

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By TJ TAUB
Los Alamos

Signs, some incredibly clever, crisply accurate, funny – are fine.

But another critical message is: Democrats – What Is Your Platform? “We’re Not Them” is NOT a platform!

Our politics have degenerated and warped into two views.

          • “Republican” bottom line is ‘Dems are evil, we’re here to save you’.
          • “Democrat” bottom line is ‘We’re not them, send money’.

Dem communications must change from five words to describing how policies/practices got us here, and fundamental actions required to survive this nightmare and rebuild our democracy.

If you fail to see how Dems Read More

Kiwanis Aspen School K-Kids 2025 Year In Review

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Abby Vollans speaks at recent Kiwanis Club meeting. Photo by Brooke Davis

Rachel Bartram, Aspen staff advisor for K-Kids. Photo by Brooke Davis

By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club

At their April 13 meeting, the Los Alamos Kiwanis hosted Abby Vollans, a fourth grader at Aspen School and Treasurer of the K-Kids, a Kiwanis sponsored student service club. She was accompanied by Rachel Bartram, Aspen staff advisor for K-Kids for the past 5 years. Abby, along with fellow K-Kids member Eva Sandoval, used AI to create a slide show that highlights the many activities their club has done over the past year.

They Read More

Residents Interested In Guiding Direction Of County Through Boards Or Commissions Encouraged To Apply

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is seeking residents interested in guiding the direction of the County through various board and commission positions.

Have a passion for art or history? Interested in parks and recreation or transportation issues? There are many ways for citizens to become actively involved in the business of government.

In addition to the opportunities that citizens have to express their thoughts and concerns at County Council meetings and public meetings, Los Alamos County residents may apply to serve on one of many Boards, Commissions and Committees (BCCs).

Applications Read More

Community Invited To 14th Annual ‘Around The World In White Rock’ At Piñon Elementary School May 5

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LAPS News:

The public is invited to attend the14th annual Multicultural Festival, Around the World in White Rock, in the Piñon Elementary School gymnasium starting at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 5.

Presented jointly by Chamisa Elementary and Piñon Elementary Schools, the festival features dance, music, games, crafts and food tastings. 

According to co-coordinators Andrea Lynch, Chamisa Elementary School art teacher, and Stephanie Rittner, Piñon Elementary art teacher, there are already a number of cultures that will be represented at the event including Brazil, Chile, Korea, France, Read More

Los Alamos County Transitions Public Website To .GOV Domain To Enhance Security And Public Trust

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County announces that its public website has successfully transitioned to a .GOV domain. The County’s web address has officially changed from losalamosnm.us to losalamosnm.gov, marking an important step toward strengthening cybersecurity and reinforcing public confidence in County communications.

The move to a .GOV domain is part of a nationwide effort to ensure that government websites are easily identifiable, secure, and trustworthy. The .GOV domain is restricted to verified government entities and offers enhanced protection against phishing, spoofing, Read More

LAPS Foundation’s Spring Grant Cycle Coming To A Close

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LAPS teachers Miel Rim, Jessie Dixon, Jen Thayer, and Caitlin Bratton roll up their sleeves to serve pizza to their English Learner families at SALA. Courtesy/LAPS Foundation

LAPS Foundation News:

The spring grant cycle for Los Alamos Public Schools teachers ends Wednesday, April 30, so now is the time to apply!

The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation still has funding available for three grant types:

  • Great Ideas;
  • Professional Development; and
  • Professional Book Group grants.

This year LAPS EL teachers received a Great Ideas Grant to host a free family movie night for students in the English Read More

NNMC Earns Carnegie Foundation Opportunity Colleges, Universities Classification

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NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) is proud to announce that it has received the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching 2025 Opportunity Colleges and Universities Classification. Northern is one of 478 institutions to earn this prestigious classification, which recognizes institutions that provide higher than expected levels of access to low-income and underrepresented students, and their students experience strong earnings outcomes.

“The majority of students apply to college with the hope it is a path to opportunity, and the job they’ve dreamt Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: April 15, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

In Monday’s game, Jack Stafuric and Sam Borkowsky were 1st in Flights A, B and C.  Martin Cooper and Jerry Fleming were 2nd in Flights A and B.  Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 3rd in Flight A.   Earle Marie Hanson and John Ruminer were 4th in Flight A and 3rd in Flight B.  Bobby Haynes and Tom Alexander were 2nd in Flight C.

In Wednesday’s game, Cliff Rudy and Jerry Fleming were 1st in Flight A.  Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 2nd in Flight A.  Linda Lambert and Harry Dewey were 3rd in Flight A, and 1st in Flights B and C.  Randy Baker and John Ruminer were 2nd in Flight B, Read More

East Park Pool To Open Memorial Day Weekend

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Scene of members enjoying East Park Pool during a previous season at 111 East Road. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

East Park Pool is preparing to open for the season on Memorial Day weekend—a community tradition every summer since 1962.

Memberships are now available at https://eastparkpool.org/memberships.

East Park relies entirely on voluntary community support to operate each summer. Members enjoy unlimited access to swimming, guest passes and a welcoming space to gather with friends and family, and member appreciation events all summer long.

Members also have access to party rentals Read More