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Los Alamos Rugby Club Hosts Tournament Tomorrow—Spectators Wanted!

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Nukes players Zander Park and Matthew Wehner assist with a tackle. Courtesy/Rugby Through My Lens

LARC News:

Los Alamos Rugby Club is hosting a youth tournament from 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at North Mesa Park for teams from Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, and Newcomb. Games will be played on two fields and run back-to-back.

The rugby family would like to invite community members to come watch and share this great sport. Come find out in person what a scrum, a ruck, a jackal, and a tackle are! We will have frito pies to share for lunch.

Alayna Martinez of the Bombshells hopes to deflect La Cueva’s Read More

Daily Postcard: A Cloudy Sky Above Valle Grande

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Daily Postcard: A cloudy sky recently above Valle Grande. Photo by Irene at Valles Caldera National Preserve. The sky is an integral part of the landscape at the Valles Caldera, whether by day or by night. As part of Art in the Park Day at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, the community is invited to join Santa Fe-based artist Patsy Welch to learn how to paint the clouds above Valles Caldera in watercolors. Cloud painting is a fun and low-stress activity anyone can do. This one-hour program is geared toward children and families. Spots are limited; registration required. Learn more and register here: Read More

Council OKs $17.9M Construction Bid For Fire Station No. 4

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Los Alamos Fire Station No. 4 is set to become a brand-new building. Courtesy/LAC

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

With Los Alamos County Council’s approval of Spartan Construction of New Mexico’s $17.9 million bid; the replacement of Fire Station No. 4 is assured.

Council unanimously approved the bid during its regular meeting April 7. The start date for construction was not determined as of the council meeting, but Project Manager Sobia Sayeda said it is estimated that the project will be completed in November 2027.

The new station will be built next door to Read More

Wheelwright Museum Taps Nancy Steedman Acting ED

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Acting Director Nancy Steedman

ART News:

SANTA FE — The Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian has named Museum Search and Reference Executive Searching (MSR) as the firm to direct the Wheelwright Museum Executive Director search. 

Together, MS&R brings more than two centuries of experience in the museum field and executive search, including museum directors and curators. Their work sits at the intersection of institutional leadership, community accountability, and cultural stewardship. MS&R will work closely with the Wheelwright Selection Committee as well as listen Read More

LAPS Foundation Appoints Sylvan Argo Executive Director

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Jenny McCumber, left, passes the torch to Sylvan Argo, who officially begins her tenure as Executive Director of the LAPS Foundation on Monday, April 20. Courtesy/LAPSF

LAPS Foundation News:

After more than six years of dedicated service advancing support for Los Alamos Public Schools, Jenny McCumber is stepping down as Executive Director of the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation.

While we are saddened to lose an exceptional leader who guided the Foundation to new levels of impact, we are pleased to announce the appointment of Sylvan Argo as the Foundation’s new Executive Director. Argo Read More

NMPW Names Los Alamos Daily Post Publisher 2026 Communicator Of Achievement

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Post news team members celebrate the statewide honor on Tuesday at Blue Window Bistro. Front row from left, Managing Editor Kirsten Laskey, Publisher Carol A. Clark, Graphic Designer Páya Pavlíková and Sports Schedule Coordinator Charlene  McHale. Back row from left, Photographer John McHale, Reporter Mark MacInnes, Newspaper Distribution Coordinator Delbert Romero, Advertising Manager KayLinda Crawford and Photographer Tomás Redondo. Not pictured are Social Media Editor Chris Clark, Photographer/Videographer Nate Limback and Bookkeeper Chip Clark. Courtesy photo

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LA Tech LLC Opens For Business In Downtown Los Alamos

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LA Tech LLC Owner Stephen Kollman in his office at 1247 Central Ave. Suite F #226. Courtesy photo

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

  • “Simplicity in technology is not accidental—it’s built through understanding.” –Stephen Kollman

Owner Stephen Kollman opened LA Tech LLC in February at 1247 Central Ave. Suite F #226 in downtown Los Alamos.

“One call does it all … complete IT solutions for homes and businesses,” Kollman said. ”From troubleshooting and repairs to full network, security, and infrastructure management — we handle it all.”

Kollman spoke about Read More

DPU’s Penny Drive Made Positive Change For Community

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The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities collected $240 in pennies and other small change from mid-February through the end of March to benefit the Utilities Assistance Program. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

In support of the Utilities Assistance Program (UAP), the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) recently led an effort to turn pennies into positive impact, raising an extra $240 for the program.

Funded through the generous, voluntary contributions of utility customers and community members, the UAP provides regular assistance to qualified, low-income residential Read More

Wheeed! Celebrates Fourth Birthday April 20

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By JONATHAN LEDUC
Wheeed!

What does a snail say on the back of a turtle??

“WHEEE!”

Wheeed! will be celebrating our 4th Birthday and would like to invite anyone aged 21+ to join us from 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Monday April 20, 2026, at 555 Oppenheimer Dr. Suite 100.

We will have birthday presents, pastries and coffee from Wolf and Mermaid, enchiladas and tamales from El Parasol, plus huge discounts and giveaways!

As our birthday approaches, we take this time to reflect on the year that has been. We share this info because these numbers are publicly available, and we would like to provide some context, but we are Read More