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LWV: Who Can Vote In The Primary Election In 2026?

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LWV News:

This year for the first time New Mexico will have a semi-open primary. The state of New Mexico recognizes only four political parties for the purposes of primary elections.

The only four political parties recognized by the state:

  • Republican;
  • Democrat;
  • Libertarian; and
  • Green.

A person who listed any other party name, did not specify a party, or wrote Declined to State (DTS), is considered to be DTS for the purpose of the primary election. Those considered as DTS can participate in primary elections without having to change their voter registration. They may request either a Republican Read More

County: Internet Outage Affecting Eco Station

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Environmental Services is experiencing an internet and phone service outage at the Eco Station today, Monday, April 6.

The Eco Station remains open and is providing services manually, but may not be able to respond to email or receive phone calls.

Staff is asking for the public’s patience as services may take an additional few minutes when checking in at the entry scale.

Environmental Services first noticed the outage on Saturday afternoon, April 4. County Information Management is trying to determine the cause.

In addition to the Eco Station, TA-3, and the Smart Read More

LAAC: 2026 Kite Festival To Take Flight April 25-26

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Scene from 2025 Los Alamos Arts Council Kite Festival. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

Scene from 2025 Los Alamos Arts Council Kite Festival. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com

LAAC News:

The 30th Annual Los Alamos Kite Festival is just a little over a month away and the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is partnering with Century Bank Los Alamos as the title sponsor for this milestone anniversary.

“When we met with Century Bank representative, Koryn, in the fall to discuss our partnership for our first annual Pajarito Literary Festival this October, we had mentioned the shortfall Read More

PEEC Presents ‘Fire, Forests, And The Future Of Jemez’ With Thomas W. Swetnam

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Thomas W. Swetnam

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), in partnership with the Los Alamos History Museum and the J. Robert Oppenheimer Memorial Committee (JROMC), is pleased to host “Fire, Forests, and the Future of the Jemez” from 7–8:15 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Los Alamos Nature Center Planetarium. Admission is free, and all are encouraged to attend.

Wildfire has shaped life in the Jemez Mountains for centuries—structuring forests, influencing cultures, and defining the relationship between people and place. In this compelling talk, renowned Read More

Scenes From 2026 Wildfire Day At Ashley Pond Park

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Classic Air Medical Flight Nurse Ellen Verburg welcomes a family to check out the helicopter during Saturday’s Wildfire Day held outside of the Justice Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

From left, Los Alamos Police Department Sgt. Ryan Wolking and Det. Ladislas Szabo show off various pieces of equipment used by the police department during Wildfire Day. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Cory Cochran helps his son, Samuel, check out the Los Alamos Police Department’s bomb truck during Wildfire Day. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Fire Department Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: March 30, 2026

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BRIDGE News:

Bob and Laurie Walker were Monday winners in flights A and B. 

John Ruminer and Earle Marie Hanson were tops in Flight A on Wednesday, while Allyn Pratt and Spook Kellum were high in Flight B.

Preemptive hands are among the most interesting when it comes to making bidding decisions. 

The following is a good example.

This is Board #5.  North is the dealer, and N/S are vulnerable.

Many Norths will open with 4♥.  Assuming that happens, East and South will pass, and all eyes are on the West hand!  Some will pass, and get a low score when North makes his/her contract.  If West decides to bid, what Read More