COMMUNITY News:
Canes & Canines Low Vision Support Group is scheduled to meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at the Pyramid Cafe, 155 Central Park Square in downtown Los Alamos.
The meeting is open to the public.
For more information, contact Ann Rutherford at 505.500.5990 or ann.canes.canines@gmail.com. Read More
By WENDY BURKE-RYAN and LISA READER
LASOA
Hey, livestock owners! Do you know what’s required by New Mexico to move your horses, bovines, pigs, llamas and goats in case of evacuation due to wildfire? Do you know exit strategies, options, and rules?
Come to a Fire/Emergency Response and Planning Meeting for livestock owners, at 6 p.m. Monday, April 6, at the Posse Lodge.
Los Alamos Wildland Fire Chief Van Leimer and Los Alamos Deputy Emergency Manager Cody Ulrich will present to us and answer questions about Emergency Planning and Fire Preparedness and Response.
Los Alamos Stable Owners Association Read More
The Los Alamos Topper Tennis team with their runner-up trophy won at this weekend’s Academy Invite Tournament, from left, Coach Timur Khazratkulov, Cullen McLean, Zach Gibson, Levi Gibson, Logan Swickley, Mike Witkowski, Luke Gibson and Coach Travis Gibson. Courtesy photo
Freshman Levi Gibson prepares to rip a forehand at this weekend’s Academy Invite Tournament. Courtesy photo
Senior Olivia Hamilton smacks a forehand during this weekend’s Academy Invite Tournament. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos Hilltoppers Tennis team competed at the Academy Invite Tournament this Read More
COUNTY News:
The 2026 “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest is in full swing, and the deadline has been extended to April 14.
The contest is open to students in grades pre-K through 12 to inspire creativity and share the importance of voting and civic participation.
Students must submit their designs to the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office no later than April 14, 2026.
Each design must include ONE of the following phrases:
Volunteer Steve Daly shows a dendroglyph to Victoria Prieto Ruarte, a National Park Service intern, and Trish Weller, a fellow volunteer. Courtesy/Elizabeth Miller
Los Amigos de Valles Caldera News:
Los Amigos de Valles Caldera Board Member Billy Smith saw the article “What the Trees Tell Us” by Elizabeth Miller in the Spring 2026 National Parks Conservation Association Spring Newsletter.
This article discusses the dendroglyphs that exist on the aspen trees on Valles Caldera National Preserve.
Los Amigos would like to pass along the link to this informative article about the sheepherders Read More
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — America’s counties are joining the National Association of Counties (NACo) in recognizing April as National County Government Month (NCGM).
Throughout April, counties will honor the 3.6 million strong county workforce, educate residents about local programs and services and boost civic engagement to strengthen the connections between local government and residents.
“National County Government Month is an opportunity to celebrate all of America’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs,” NACo President J.D. Clark said. “With one in 50 American workers Read More
YMCA News:
Spots are filling quickly for the YMCA YESCorps program for middle school students.
Participants get active while serving their community through hands-on projects, making new friends, and enjoying exciting Fun Fridays each week.
Register soon to reserve a spot before the program fills up: Click here. Read More
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich
From the Office of U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich:
U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich has introduced the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act to increase veterans’ yearly books and supplies stipend to keep up with inflation.
“Veterans answered the call to serve our country and defend our freedoms, and they deserve our full support after their military service.
“Right now, hundreds of thousands of veterans rely on the Post-9/11 GI Bill program to pay for higher education after their service. But over half a million veterans on the GI Bill are receiving less educational assistance Read More
NMAA News:
The New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA) Hardship Review Committee will be holding Eligibility Hearings at 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, via Zoom.
The agenda, which includes login details, is available on the Hardship Review Committee page of the NMAA website at https://www.nmact.org/hardship-committee/. A full listing of all regularly scheduled NMAA Hardship Review Committee Eligibility Hearings for the remainder of 2025-2026 is also available on this page.
Also, the NMAA Bylaws Committee will be holding a meeting at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, via Zoom. The agenda, which Read More
SPORTS News:
This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Girls and Boys Softball and Baseball, Track and Field and Tennis teams have games and meets at home and away.
Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.
April 8 Wednesday
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