Lifestyles

Kiwanis Hears Inspirational Talk From LAHS Student Celia Pesiri On Time As Salaam Shalom U.S. Peace Ambassador

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Los Alamos High School student Celia Pesiri presents a talk on May 11 to the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos about her experience as a Salaam Shalom U.S. Peace Ambassador. Courtesy/Kiwanis

By KARIN CHURCH
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

On Monday, May 11, the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos was inspired by a presentation from Los Alamos High School student Celia Pesiri about her experience as a Salaam Shalom U.S. Peace Ambassador.

Tomorrow’s Women, a 501(c)(3) organization founded in Santa Fe in 2003 to bring young Israeli and Palestinian women together, offers New Mexico high school students the opportunity Read More

NM-502 Centerline Rumble Strip Project To Begin Tuesday

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Map of the area along NM-502 where the Centerline Rumble Strip Project will begin Tuesday. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Public Works Department, in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) and under contract with San Bar Construction, announces installation of centerline rumble strips on NM-502 beginning Tuesday, May 26. Work will continue until the end of the week.

Work hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily until completion. Work will take place during off-peak traffic hours to reduce impact on the traveling public.

The project consists of installing Read More

Ten Los Alamos High School Native American Seniors Recognized At 2026 Sash Ceremony

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Ten LAHS Native American students received their 2026 sashes during a Sash Ceremony attended by family, friends, LAPS staff members, tribal representatives and other dignitaries. Pictured with Santa Clara Pueblo/Jicarilla Apache Cris Velarde are Hannah Waldschmidt, Alessandra Valencia, Hailey Duran, Laila Muller, Graeme Martinez, Liliana Griego, James Gurule, Abegail Brown, River Sheppard and Steven Romero. Courtesy/LAPS

Santa Clara Pueblo/Jicarilla Apache Weaver Cris Velarde tells the story of the sash. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Ten Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Native American Read More

ACT Announces Temporary Service Suspensions

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COUNTY News:

          • Routes 2M and Peak Service on Route 6 and 1 will be suspended beginning Monday June 1

Due to a staff shortage, Atomic City Transit (ACT) will suspend operations of Route 2M and certain peak service trips on Routes 6 and 1 beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, until further notice. The County apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates its riders’ understanding during this time.

Transit Manager James Barela indicated that this decision was not made lightly.

“Suspending these services is a difficult decision because we understand how important and widely used they are by our residents,” Read More

Los Alamos Farmers’ Market Marks Expands Offerings

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The Los Alamos Farmers’ Market is selling aprons and tote bags during market hours. Courtesy/LA MainStreet

MAINSTREET AND CREATIVE DISTRICT News:

The Los Alamos Farmers’ Market has officially commenced its 56th year of operation, upholding a multi-generational tradition of connecting Northern New Mexico residents with local farmers, ranchers and artisans. As one of the region’s longest-running agricultural hubs, the market continues to serve as a critical economic engine for the local food system. The Los Alamos Farmers’ Market Season runs 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursdays, May to October Read More

Work Is Resuming On US 550 Bridge Reconstruction In Cuba

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NMDOT News:

CUBA — The bridge reconstruction project on US 550, in Cuba is resuming May 19.

The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Six along with Siete Inc. (Contractor) will be working overnight (7 p.m. to 5 a.m.) on US 550 northbound and southbound between mile marker 64.2-64.7, through the end of May.

One lane of traffic will be open in each direction throughout the project and speed will be reduced to 35 miles an hour in the work zone. 

Drivers are reminded to use caution in the work zone, obey all posted signs and detours, reduce speed, and remain alert for construction personnel Read More

Chamber Of Commerce To Host Ribbon-Cutting To Celebrate Grand Re-Opening Of Pig & Fig June 3

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BUSINESS News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the Grand Re-opening at Pig + Fig at 4 p.m., June 3, 2026, at 11 Sherwood Blvd, White Rock, NM 87547.

We invite the public to come out and celebrate the renovations completed at Pig + Fig! If you haven’t been there in a while, you owe it to yourself to come and check out the improvements.

Open Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.–8 p.m. White Rock residents are thrilled to have Pig + Fig open again for dinner!

About Los Alamos Chamber Commerce

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is a program of Los Alamos Commerce & Read More

Atomic City Transit Extending Service To Summer Concerts Beginning Friday

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ACT is extending bus service to summer concerts beginning Friday through Aug. 28. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The community is invited to ride Atomic City Transit to the Los Alamos Summer Concerts at Ashley Pond all summer.

The 2026 summer concert bus schedule extends service on three fixed routes to allow concert goers to leave their car at home and avoid parking hassles or a long walk to Ashley Pond.

The special bus service hours begin on Friday, May 22, and run through Aug. 28.

Extended schedules for the North Community, North Mesa, and White Rock routes will be available to serve those who want Read More

Christian Youth In Action To Lead Bible Club, Vacation Bible School In June & July

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Christian Youth in Action group at Aspendale Camp. Courtesy photo

COMMUNITY News:

Twenty-one teens from Northern New Mexico are attending a Christian Youth in Action summer missionary training camp the first week of June. Then, they will be teaching six Vacation Bible Schools and one 5-Day Bible Club in June and July.  

The Clubs are free and open to children ages 4-12. They will feature Bible and missionary stories, songs, games, snacks, crafts, Scripture memory, contests and prizes.  

Upcoming Vacation Bible School and Bible Club Events:

  • 2–4 p.m., June 8-12: 5-Day Bible Club at Ashley Pond
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Posts From The Road: Big Texan Steak Ranch

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Big Texan: The Big Texan Steak Ranch can not be missed as you travel through Amarillo on I-40. The big bright yellow building is the first thing you see but several other ‘attention getting’ features await visitors as they arrive at the Big Texan. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com

World Famous: The entrance to the Big Texan is flanked by a stretch limo with Texas Longhorns mounted on the hood and a big Route 66 Shield painted on the walkway into the facility. In Big Texan fashion, the door handles to open the front doors are pistols mounted at an angle to create door handles. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com Read More