COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Art in Public Places Board meeting will be at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, March 26, in the Municipal Building, Room 110. The public can also attend via Zoom.
The agenda has been published and is available here. Read More
Luján, Heinrich Applaud Senate Passage Of Resolution Celebrating Leadership And Legacy Of Native Women
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statements after the U.S. Senate unanimously passed their bipartisan resolution recognizing the leadership, resilience, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women. Passed during Women’s History Month, their resolution honors Native women who have shaped communities across the nation through their contributions in public service, education, culture, business, Read More
New Mexico High School Students Can Earn Paycheck This Summer Through Statewide Program
PED News:
SANTA FE — Applications are now open for the 2026 New Mexico Summer Enrichment Internship Program (SEIP), offering high school students the opportunity to earn a paycheck this summer while gaining real-world work experience.
Through this state-supported Public Education Department (PED) program, students complete eight-week paid internships with local employers, working 20 hours per week while receiving professional skills training and dedicated program support. There is no cost for students or employers to participate. The priority application deadline is March 31. Read More
Youth Mountain Bike Programs Open In Los Alamos
NICA Discovery News:
Got a kid who loves riding bikes—or is ready to try trails for the first time? NICA Discovery youth mountain biking programs are back in Los Alamos this spring, offering a fun, confidence-building way for kids ages 7–11 to get outside, learn new skills, and ride with friends.
The “New Friends” program is ideal for children who can balance and pedal a bike but are new to off-road riding. Through games and group activities, riders develop foundational bike-handling skills, physical stamina, and confidence in a supportive, team-oriented environment. “New Friends”
Samizdat Bookstore To Host Poetry Reading April 9
Reminder: No Kings 3.0 Rally Is Saturday At Ashley Pond
Scene from last year’s No Kings protest event at Ashley Pond Park, which drew more than 450 participants. Photo by Bill Mead
From Los Alamos Indivisible:
Los Alamos Indivisible invites all concerned members of our community and our neighbors to join us—and millions of others across the country—for the third No Kings Day of Peaceful Action on Saturday, March 28: a day dedicated to nonviolent protest, unity, and community solidarity.
The local gathering will take place from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Los Alamos at Ashley Pond Park, featuring local speakers and live music.
Speakers include:
- Abel
Dannemann: Republicans For Fair elections?
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2026 by Merilee Dannemann
President Trump is talking publicly about his plans to undermine the 2026 midterm election. I’m relieved. Why relieved? Because now that he is talking about it openly, we are also starting to hear about what’s being done, mostly by the states, to counteract those plans.
Trump demonstrated on Jan. 6, 2021, that he does not accept the results of any election he does not win. We know what he did then. Now he has nobody in his inner circle to restrain him and new loyalists who don’t care about the Constitution and apparently will do whatever Read More
Daily Postcard: Tree Blooms Overnight In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A tree that bloomed overnight is viewed Sunday in Piñon Trails in White Rock. VaLynn Purvis
Another view of the tree that bloomed overnight is viewed Sunday in Piñon Trails in White Rock. VaLynn Purvis Read More
Patti LaBelle To Perform At Route 66 Casino Hotel June 12
MUSIC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Route 66 Casino Hotel has announced that the incomparable Patti LaBelle, the “Godmother of Soul”, will grace the stage at the award‑winning Legends Theater at 8 p.m., Friday, June 12.
With a career spanning more than six decades, LaBelle’s iconic voice, electrifying stage presence, and timeless hits promise an unforgettable evening of music and inspiration.
A Grammy® Award winner, New York Times bestselling author, and cultural icon, Patti LaBelle has captivated audiences across generations with classics like “Lady Marmalade,” “If You Only Knew,” “New Attitude,” Read More
Family YMCA To Host Easter Step Class Fundraiser April 5 For Los Alamos High School Senior Appreciation Night
FAMILY YMCA News:
The Family YMCA is inviting the community to celebrate Easter morning with movement and purpose at a special Easter Step Class Fundraiser at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, April 5 in the Main YMCA Gymnasium.
While the YMCA facility will be closed for regular programming that day, the Easter Step Class offers community members ages 13 and older a fun opportunity to stay active while supporting a meaningful local tradition.
All donations from the class will directly benefit Senior Appreciation Night (SAN) for the seniors of Los Alamos High School.
Senior Appreciation Night is a long-standing