On May 24, 2025, Jonathan Dowell of Los Alamos completed his 15th ride in the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic. This grueling ride from Durango to Silverton, Colo., is nominally 50 miles, climbing 6,000 vertical feet across Coal Bank and Molas Passes with two breathtaking descents. This year’s effort also marks Dowell’s 50th year living with type-1 diabetes mellitus. ‘I want to inspire people to succeed regardless of whatever challenges they face,’ Dowell said. ‘I also want to thank Dr. Bernstein of Regional Endocrinology Associates for giving me technology and expertise to live with diabetes, Read More
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County: Practice Heat Safety As Temperatures Start To Climb
COUNTY News:
With temperatures climbing heading into summer, preparation is key:
- Keep extra water, medications, and cooling supplies on hand;
- Check in with the elderly, sick, and those without AC;
- Never leave kids or pets unattended in a vehicle; and
- Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade, and stay hydrated.
To learn more, visit ready.gov/heat. Read More
Stay Informed: Attend Senior Health & Wellness Fair June 5
By Kiah McConnell
Marketing & Program Coordinator
LARSO
The Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) is hosting a Senior Health & Wellness Fair, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, June 5, at the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center.
This free event welcomes all community members age 55+, caregivers, and family members of older adults.
A wide variety of community and state health organizations will be represented. Participating organizations will provide information on topics ranging from financial wellness, travel, fitness, health therapies, assisted living, in-home care, Read More
Matter Of Balance Classes Start In White Rock June 4
JJAB Awarded $500,000 Grant To Launch Free Mental Health Counseling For At- Risk Youth And Families
JJAB News:
Los Alamos JJAB, a local non-profit organization, is excited to announce it has been awarded a substantial $500,000 Title II Formula Grant from the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD). This critical funding, which the JJAB Board of Directors voted to accept May 22, will enable the organization to establish and provide free mental health counseling services for at-risk children aged 10 -17 and their families, within the community, with program launch planned for June 2025.
“JJAB is thrilled to be able to offer free outpatient mental health services as part of our service Read More
Scenes Of Los Alamos Wellness & Los Alamos Assisted Living Community Summer Party At Ashley Pond
Los Alamos Wellness & Rehabilitation Admissions and Marketing Coordinator Monica Stark, left, and former rehabilitation resident Kathleen Mack attend the Los Alamos Wellness and Los Alamos Assisted Living Community summer party Tuesday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo 
Scene from the Los Alamos Wellness and Los Alamos Assisted Living Community summer party Tuesday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
Scene from the Los Alamos Wellness and Los Alamos Assisted Living Community summer party Tuesday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
First Born & Many Mothers Collaborate To Enhance Services
Program Director Anita Castillo, CLC, left, of Many Mothers in Santa and Executive Director Ellen Specter of the First Born Program Los Alamos discuss their new collaboration during a recent interview at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
The First Born Program of Los Alamos is embarking on a collaboration with Many Mothers in Santa Fe, which is expanding its service in Los Alamos and seeking local volunteers. Both programs are free of charge and offer support services for mothers and families. Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Hosts 2025 Teddy Bear Clinic
Scene of Los Alamos Public Schools kindergarteners and medical personnel participating in the annual Teddy Bear Clinic hosted on Thursday, May 22, by Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC
Scene of LAPS kindergarteners participating in the annual Teddy Bear Clinic hosted on Thursday, May 22, by Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC
Scene of LAPS kindergarteners interacting with Los Alamos firefighters at the annual Teddy Bear Clinic hosted on Thursday, May 22, by Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC
LAMC News:
Approximately 230 enthusiastic kindergarteners from Los Alamos Read More
Community Conversation: Emotional Intelligence For Families – A Collaborative Event
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos Public Schools, JJAB, Los Alamos County, and Family Council invite families to a special Community Conversation event, 5:30-7:30 p.m., June 3 at SALA. This free event is designed to support families in building emotional intelligence through open dialogue, shared experiences, and connection within the community.
- Date: Tuesday, June 3
- Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Location: SALA Los Alamos Event Center, 2551 Central Ave.
- Admission: Free
The evening will begin with a complimentary dinner for all attendees. Following the meal, parents will join a guided program on emotional Read More
Kiwanis Club Hears About Navigating Zepbound & Wegovy
Kiwanian Kate Cleveland and Dr. Elena McAtee describe their support group ‘Navigating Zepbound and Wegovy’ during a presentation Monday at a Kiwanis Club dinner meeting. Courtesy/Kiwanis
By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos
At Monday evening’s Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos dinner meeting, Kiwanian Kate Cleveland and Dr. Elena McAtee described their support group “Navigating Zepbound and Wegovy”. Weight loss drugs using GLP-1 are becoming readily available, and they are effective in treating obesity, cardiovascular conditions, and even sleep apnea.
The speakers began by showing Read More