Education

Jones: Discussion Over County ‘Fair Market Value’

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By BECCA JONES
Realtor, Associate Broker
Los Alamos

I want to take a moment to discuss the recent property valuation notices (NOV) that include a new line item labeled “Fair Market Value”. In previous years, these notices typically displayed the prior year’s taxable value, the current year’s assessed value, and estimated property taxes. The addition of “Fair Market Value” can understandably raise questions about what this number actually represents.

As a licensed realtor, I believe it’s helpful to understand how this figure is determined per the County Assessor’s Office. The “Fair Market Read More

Second Lieutenant Paige Ramsey Of Los Alamos Graduates From Army Signal Basic Officer Leader Course

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The family of Second Lieutenant Paige Ramsey, a member of the New Mexico National Guard, has the pleasure of announcing her graduation from Army Signal Basic Officer Leader Course (SBOLC) April 30, 2025 at Fort Eisenhower in Augusta, Ga. SBOLC is a 4-month leadership course that consists of academics and physical training and testing to assess the skill level of an officer. She joined the National Guard in 2021 and graduated from Army Basic Training at Fort Jackson, in Columbia, S.C. She has excelled in the Army and after sustaining and recovering from an injury, became a second lieutenant in Read More

NMED Hosting Climate Action Plan Public Conversations

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — During public meetings scheduled for May and June, New Mexicans will have an opportunity to meet virtually with representatives from the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department and provide public input on New Mexico’s Climate Action Plan.

The Climate Action Plan, or CAP, expected to be completed by December 2025, will provide a roadmap to meet New Mexico’s climate pollution reduction targets, and aims to ensure a healthy, secure, and prosperous future for all New Mexicans.

During in-person community meetings Read More

Topper Tennis Duo Aditya Viswanathan And Michael Witkowski Crowned 2025 State Champions!

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Gathered for a victory photo, from left, Topper Tennis Coach Hari Viswanathan, 2025 State Champion Aditya Viswanathan, Topper Tennis Coach Travis Gibson, 2025 State Champion Michael Witkowski and Topper Tennis Coach Tim Khazratkulov. Photo by Gowri Srinivasan 

Michael Witkowski returns serve against Academy as partner Aditya Viswanathan stays alert at the net. Photo by Hari Viswanathan

SPORTS News:

Aditya Viswanathan and Michael Witkowski beat the Friedland brothers of Santa Fe Prep in a nailbiter to bring home the title of 2025 State Champions in the New Mexico 4-A category! The championships Read More

Mesa Public Library Author Talk: Christina Vo May 15

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Author Christine Vo

LIBRARY News:

The Los Alamos Public Library is hosting a special author talk from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Mesa Public Library. Christine Vo will share the story of her family, the personal relationship she has with her father’s birthplace, and the genesis and challenges of co-writing a book.

The dual memoir “My Vietnam, Your Vietnam” by Christine Vo and Nghia M. Vo weaves together the stories of a man who fled Vietnam in 1975, and his daughter who returns a quarter of a century later.

These narratives, just one generation apart, reveal how the shadow of war and the light of Read More

Los Alamos County Eco Station Services Halted Several Hours Following Radiation Detection Alert Monday May 5

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Scene at the Los Alamos County Eco Station Monday afternoon at 3701 East Jemez Road following a Radiation Portal Detector alert after which LAFD and LANL were called to investigate. Courtesy/LAC

LAFD and LANL respond to the scene of a Radiation Portal Detector alert Monday afternoon at the Los Alamos County Eco Station at 3701 East Jemez Road. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Eco Station services were suspended at approximately 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 5, for the remainder of the day, when the Radiation Portal Detectors alerted Environmental Services staff to potential radioactive Read More

County 2025 Bike To Work Event Scheduled For May 15

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Public Works Department, along with the Transportation Board and Community Services Department, invites residents to participate in the “Bike to Work” event Thursday, May 15.

Cyclists are encouraged to visit the Energizer Station, 7-9 a.m. at the northwest corner of Diamond Drive and Canyon Road. Here, participants can enjoy refreshments, snacks and receive bike-related giveaways.

According to the League of American Bicyclists, nearly 40 percent of all trips in the U.S. are less than two miles, highlighting that biking is a practical and enjoyable mode Read More

UNM-LA Invites Community To Dean Candidate Forums

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View of the UNM-Los Alamos campus at 4000 University Drive. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) invites the community to join two Dean Candidate Forums 3:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 15 for the two dean of instruction candidates. Each candidate will have their own forum.

Community members can join via Zoom with the information below or in-person in the Lecture Hall (Room 230) in Building 2 on the UNM-LA campus at 4000 University Drive.

Zoom Meeting Information

During the forums, Read More

Six LAHS Athletes Sign National Letters Of Intent

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Los Alamos High School athletes at signing day Thursday in the LAHS lobby sign National Letters of Intent. The athletes, from left, Sophia Pieck earned a NMAA Scholarship, Ian Corey signed with Washington University-St Lewis to dive, Colette Bibeault signed with University of Colorado-Colorado Springs for track and field, Kyle Evenhus signed with the University of W. V. to play baseball, Akim Leija-Sanchez signed with NM Highlands University to play football, Benjamin Sanchez signed with Portland State University for cross country and track. He also earned the NMAA Mike Mittelstaedt Read More

PEEC Thanks Community For Celebrating 25th Anniversary And 2025 Earth Day Festival

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Scenes at PEEC’s 25th anniversary and 25th Anniversary Earth Day Festival. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) extends heartfelt thanks to the community for celebrating 25 years throughout the month of April—and especially at the 25th Anniversary Earth Day Festival Saturday, April 26. Over 1,800 people joined for the festivities, making it one of PEEC’s most well-attended events!

This year’s Earth Day celebration was a special milestone, kicking off with a 25th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and official proclamation in partnership with Read More