Education

LANL: First Comprehensive Study Finds New Mexicans Likely Among Most At-Risk Populations For Valley Fever

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A new study finds that Valley fever, a fungal disease that is contracted when infected soil is inhaled, is present in New Mexico. People most at risk are those who live in dry, dustier areas of the state that are prone to dust storms. Courtesy/Dreamstime.com

LANL News:

  • Evidence of the fungal disease found in Catron, Doña Ana, Sierra and Socorro counties, with the most reported in the northwest and southwest part of the state

The first comprehensive study of Valley fever in New Mexico found that people in the state are likely among the most at-risk populations for the disease in the United States. Read More

Military Order Of World Wars To Feature Presentation By LANL AOT Deputy Division Leader Mark Gulley July 15

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AOT Deputy Division Leader Mark Gulley

MOWW News:

The Military Order of World Wars (MOWW) will meet Tuesday, July 15, and feature a presentation by Los Alamos National Laboratory’s (LANL) Accelerator Operations and Technology (AOT) Deputy Division Leader Mark Gulley.

Gulley became AOT Deputy Division Leader in September 2019 after having served as acting DDL since late 2018. Previously, Gulley was the Accelerator Operations Group Leader in AOT for about 8 years. Before that, he held several positions within the LANL AOT Division and its predecessor, LANSCE Division.

Overall, Gulley has Read More

Duplicate Bridge In Los Alamos: July 7, 2025 Game Results

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BRIDGE News:

Here is a hand of the Los Alamos Duplicate Bridge Club from July 7 that should get most E/W partnerships to at least game, even though the partnership holds only 22 HCP.

Good distribution can make a big difference!

This is board #20. West is the dealer and both sides are vulnerable.

 

West is the dealer, and most likely will open with 1♥, though there are some who would open 1♠ to make their rebid easier later. After North makes a 2♣ overcall, a recommended response from East would be 3♣, showing a limit raise or better. For those who bid traditionally, East’s response would be Read More

Los Alamos County Library Board Update For July 2025

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Library Manager Gwen Kalavaza

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Library Board’s July meeting featured a presentation by Library Manager Gwen Kalavaza on the planned outdoor classroom. The proposed design is a lightly developed, ADA-accessible outdoor space for the area between the Mesa Public Library and Betty Ehart Senior Center.

With a covered platform and built-in seating, it will help diversify the programs and events offered to the public by the Library and Senior Center, as well as provide opportunities for collaboration with other community organizations.

The design presented Read More

United Church Of Los Alamos To Feature Musica Antigua de Albuquerque At Summer Family VBS Thursday July 24

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Musica Antigua de Albuquerque to perform July 24 at the United Church of Los Alamos. Courtesy/UCLA

UCLA News:

Summer VBS (Vacation Bible School) is being reimagined at the United Church of Los Alamos (UCLA) as a Summer Family VBS—Vespers, Bible Study and Supper for all ages. Come one, come all, 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, July 24, when Musica Antigua de Albuquerque will perform a short musical program.

Rev. Laura Loving will be speaking about the liturgical year, going through the seasons of the church year, looking at Advent, Lent, Eastertide, Common Time, etc., and the troupe will be performing Read More

County Community Development Department To Host ‘Home Business Basics: Permits, Planning & Pathways To Growth’

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD) is hosting a free public workshop titled “Home Business Basics: Permits, Planning & Pathways to Growth”, 5:30-7 p.m., Tuesday, July 15 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.

The workshop is designed to help aspiring and current home-based business owners navigate the steps to get started and stay compliant.

Topics include:

  • What qualifies as a home occupation vs. home business;
  • Where and how these businesses are allowed;
  • Licensing, fees, and application steps; and
  • Compliance standards like parking, signage,
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Los Alamos County Animal Control Urges Caution As Rattlesnake Activity Increases Around Community

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Animal Control officials urge residents to use caution when outdoors, as seasonal climate conditions and recent sightings indicate an increase in rattlesnake activity.

“Rattlesnakes play an important role in the local ecosystem but can pose a danger when startled or provoked,” Animal Control Supervisor Theresa Phelan said. “Awareness and simple precautions can go a long way in preventing incidents.”

Phelan provided the following safety tips for avoiding snake encounters while outdoors:

  • Stay on trails and avoid tall weeds or underbrush.
  • Wear boots and
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PEEC’s Los Alamos Nature Center Marks 10th Year With Gratitude

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PEEC Executive Director Jillian Rubio cuddles a small goat at a Summer Family Evening in 2024. Courtesy/PEEC

Long-standing PEEC supporter Enterprise Bank & Trust includes among its sponsorship the recent PEEC summer camp, Valley Voyagers. Courtesy/PEEC

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladaily post.com
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Los Alamos Nature Center is marking its 10th anniversary year, expressing gratitude for the generous support received from the local community and businesses. PEEC (Pajarito Environmental Education Center) has been a cornerstone of the community Read More

Little Forest Playschool Is Celebrating 75 Years!

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Several 18-month-olds at Little Forest Playschool give their school a good scrub. Courtesy/LFP

George Ortiz, 2, and Evelyn Tharp, 2, playing outside at Little Forest Playschool, which caters to 6-week-old infants to 5-year-old children. A fundraising effort is underway to purchase playground equipment for its infants and toddlers. To learn more, visit https://www.littleforestplayschool.org/. Courtesy/LFP

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

Playtime is a serious business at Little Forest Playschool. Firstly, there are no tech devices and secondly, Read More

Science, Nature, Art Activities ‘STEAM’ Up At Los Luceros

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NMDCA News:

Los Luceros Historic Site is offering a new series of educational activities that are centered around STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) learning.

What: Visitors are invited to participate in a new STEAM program that ties history, art, and science to the site. On Sun., July 13, learn about the technique of ‘fresco’ painting like artist Olive Rush did inside the Hacienda.

On July 27 explore the riparian area, or river zone, of the site to learn about the macroinvertebrates that live in the Rio Grande. On Aug. 3, find math in nature by searching the site to find these Read More