Councilor Melanee Hand, center, presents a proclamation declaring May 18-24, 2025, National Public Works Week in Los Alamos County. Los Alamos County Public Works employees accepting the proclamation, from left, Anthony Strain, Pete Mondragon, Manuel Martinez, Miguel Jimenez, Jeremy Lujan. David Hampton, Eric Martinez, Charles Flowers, Kevin Wilson, Karen Henderson and Daniel Blea. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Employment
News Flash: ‘Monday Night At The Pit’ For LANL Interns!
Scenes of a previous ‘Monday Night at the Pit’ where Lab summer interns and the like meet and greet and enjoy a free picnic and play sand volleyball. Courtesy/UCLA
By GEORGIA STRICKFADEN
The United Church of Los Alamos
- Food and sand volleyball, at The United Church of Los Alamos
Starting June 2, The United Church of Los Alamos is kicking off our tradition of “Monday Night at the Pit” where Lab summer interns and the like meet and greet and enjoy a free picnic.
We’ve got sand volleyball and a place to hang out and meet each other. This will continue every Monday all summer.
Join us at the volleyball court Read More
Lunch With A Leader: Think New Mexico’s Kristina Fisher Addresses State’s Growing Health Care Worker Shortage
Think New Mexico Associate Director Kristina G. Fisher, speaking at the League of Women Voters ‘Lunch with a Leader’ event held May 15 at the Unitarian Church. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Think New Mexico Associate Director Kristina G. Fisher discusses the state’s serious and growing shortage of health care workers during the May 15 ‘Lunch with a Leader’ event. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Think New Mexico Associate Director Kristina G. Fisher was the featured speaker at the monthly League of Women Voters Read More
Launch Event For New Tech Careers Opportunity For Veterans
Ashley Richardson at the Military World Games in 2015. Courtesy photo
NMEDD News:
SANTA FE — Nonprofit VetsinTech is launching a New Mexico Chapter to support the state’s veterans and growing technology sector. The launch event on May 23 in Santa Fe will facilitate networking and highlight career opportunities.
VetsinTech is a nonprofit dedicated to helping veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses secure tech careers through education, employment, and entrepreneurship (“the 3 E’s”).
“New Mexico is home to two national laboratories, two Air Force Research Laboratory Read More
Jemez Mountain Brewhouse 3rd Anniversary Party May 22-26
Jemez Mountain Brewhouse at 17691 N.M. 4 in Jemez Springs. Courtesy/JMB
JMB News:
The community is invited to join Jemez Mountain Brewhouse (JMB) in celebrating its third-year anniversary in business with music and entertainment, Thursday, May 22 through Monday, May 26.
Each day features many local and regional musicians and entertainers.
“There is much to be thankful for at JMB, starting with our hardworking staff. They have been making delicious food and delivering excellent service. We also know we wouldn’t be here without our loyal local customers. Thanks to the Jemez Springs Village Read More
National Public Works Week Runs May 18-24, 2025
From Los Alamos County:
May 18–24 marks National Public Works Week, and Los Alamos County is proud to spotlight the Public Works Department and its amazing employees for all the critical and essential work they do for the community.
With 151 dedicated employees spread across nine divisions, the Public Works Department plays a critical role in building, maintaining, and improving the infrastructure and services that support the community.
The Public Works Department oversees transportation services through Atomic City Transit and Los Alamos Airport while maintenance and capital improvements Read More
County Council Appoints Wendy Servey Interim Fire Chief
Following her appointment at the May 6 Council meeting, Wendy Servey will serve as interim fire chief for up to one year. Los Alamos County will begin a nationwide search for a new chief later this year. Courtesy/LACCOUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council unanimously affirmed the appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Wendy Servey to serve as Interim Los Alamos County Fire Chief during the May 6 Regular Session.
Servey began her career at Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) in 2006 and brings a deep well of experience, technical expertise, and leadership to the position.
“I’m honored to serve the
Daily Postcard: Bighorn Sheep At Bandelier
Daily Postcard: A bighorn sheep photographed May 4 at Bandelier National Monument by Interpretive Ranger Sally King, who retired this month after serving Bandelier for more than 27 years and the National Park Service even longer. King’s duties over the years have varied from creating interpretive signage, designing junior ranger books, supporting research all over the park and much more. Photo by Sally King/NPSElias Isaacson Begins Role As Los Alamos County’s New Community Development Director
Elias Isaacson. Courtesy/City of Santa Barbara
COUNTY News:
Elias Isaacson, Los Alamos County’s new community development director, officially began his role Monday, May 12. The County Council approved his appointment March 11, 2025.
Isaacson brings more than a decade of public-sector leadership and planning experience. He most recently served as community development director for the City of Santa Barbara, Calif., where he led the city’s land use, development, and growth management efforts.
Prior to his time in Santa Barbara, Isaacson held senior leadership positions in the cities Read More
LAMC Names 2025 Mercy Award Winner: Dianne Vandiver
Dianne Vandiver, RN
LAMC News:
RN has made incredible contributions and impacts during her 53-year career
Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) recently announced that Dianne Vandiver, RN, has been recognized as the facility’s 2025 Mercy Award winner.
The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of Lifepoint Health’s facilities who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents the spirit and values on which the company was founded. The award is considered the highest honor a Lifepoint employee can receive.
Vandiver has been a nurse at Los Alamos Medical Center since March 22, Read More