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Northern New Mexico College Foundation Exceeds $1M Goal In President’s Eagle Campaign

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NNMC News:

ESPAÑOLA — The Northern New Mexico College (NNMC) Foundation proudly announces that the President’s Eagle Campaign has surpassed its ambitious $1,000,000 goal, marking a significant milestone in advancing student success and institutional growth.

Launched under the leadership of President Hector Balderas, the campaign brought together donors, community partners and supporters across the region who share a commitment to expanding educational opportunity in Northern New Mexico.

Funds raised through the President’s Eagle Campaign will directly support student scholarships, Read More

League Of Women Voters Wins 100 Men Who Care March Giving Event

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100MWC News:

Los Alamos 100 Men Who Care members selected League of Women Voters of Los Alamos as the recipient of their March 2026 giving award. The group meets quarterly for a 30-minute social with simple food and drink, and then to hear three pre-selected organizations make five-minute presentations. The group then votes on the organizations, and each member writes a check for $100 to the winner.

In addition to the LWV, the group heard from Self Help and Los Alamos Historical Society. Thirty members attended the event on March 12, which was held at the SALA event center and catered by China Palace. Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: April 8, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were Monday winners in flight A. Alan Wadlinger and Allyn Pratt were 1st in Flight B.

Steve Kemic and Jennifer Young were 1st overall in Flight A on Wednesday. Spook Kellum and Allyn Pratt were high in Flight B.

Preemptive hands are among the most interesting when it comes to making bidding decisions. This was demonstrated in our last bridge column.

Here is another opportunity to deal with a preemptive opening bid.

This is Board #13.  North is the dealer, and both sides are vulnerable.

After North passes, East will open with 4♥.  After south passes, this Read More

Quemazon Community Childcare Receive Grant From LACF

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Francine Martinez (Quemazon Montessori School Director), Kayci Miller (Business Manager), Lukas Zavorka (Quemazon Community Childcare Board Member), and students accept a grant from Liz Martineau (Los Alamos Community Foundation Executive Director) that will help the new nonprofit during this year of transition and growth as they apply for the New Mexico FOCUS exemplary rating. This is one of several grants made possible through the Enterprise Bank and Trust Community Endowment Fund held at the Community Foundation. Courtesy/LACF Read More

Los Alamos Symphony Announces Spring Concert—A Celebration Of American Sound

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LAS News:

The Los Alamos Symphony invites the community to an evening of vibrant and diverse music at its Spring Concert on Saturday, April 18th at 7:00 p.m. at Crossroads Bible Church. This special event is free and open to the public, with donations warmly welcomed to support the Symphony’s programs and outreach.

This season’s concert highlights a dynamic “melting pot” of American music, showcasing a wide range of styles—from cinematic scores to classical masterworks. The program includes selections such as Star Trek Into Darkness by Michael Giacchino, Dusk by Steven Bryant, Variations Read More

Daily Postcard: Double Rainbow Colors Sky Over White Rock

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Daily Postcard: A double rainbow colors sky on April 7 over White Rock. The secondary rainbow is caused by a second reflection inside the droplet, and this “re-reflected” light exits the drop at a different angle – 50° instead of 42°. This is why the secondary rainbow appears above the primary rainbow. The secondary rainbow will have the order of the colors reversed, with red on the bottom and violet on the top. Source: NASA. Photo by Dave Lannen

Another view of a double rainbow coloring the sky on April 7 over White Rock. Photo by Dave Lannen

Another view of a double rainbow coloring the sky on Read More

Celebrate 2026 Earth Day Festival At Nature Center April 18

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PEEC News:

The community is invited to explore, play, learn, and celebrate at the 2026 Earth Day Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 18, at Los Alamos Nature Center at 2600 Canyon Road.

This annual event will offer engaging activities, fun entertainment, and delicious food. 

To learn more, click Earth Day Festival.

 

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Y Fitness Instructor Raj Vaidya Shares Health & Wellness Philosophy With Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit Classes

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Los Alamos High School English Teacher Lori Thompson on Friday introducing longtime YMCA fitness instructor Raj Vaidya to her students. Vaidya, a LANL retiree, shared his philosophy on health and wellness during his presentations to all three of Thompson’s Sports Lit classes. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Posts From The Road: Route 66 Through Tucumcari

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Route 66: A beautiful Route 66 monument sits next to the Tucumcari Convention Center on the west side of town. Tucumcari has embraced the Route 66 heritage and grown a nice tourist business featuring many of the sites that have been in town since the 1950s and before. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

Tepee: Tepee Curios is a popular stop for Route 66 travelers in Tucumcari. The shop is housed in a former gas station remodeled and transformed into the shop you see today. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos

When driving Route 66 from east to Read More