2025 Los Alamos County Fair Pie Contest Results
Grand Champion winner Jarom Chamberlain with his delicious apple pie. Courtesy/LAC
Reserve Grand Champion winner Miranda Parga with her scrumptious pecan pie. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The results for the Los Alamos County Fair Pie Contest are in!
The winners are:
- Grand Champion: Jarom Chamberlain with an apple pie;
- Reserve Grand Champion: Miranda Parga with a pecan pie;
- 3rd place: Jenny Cerney with a strawberry rhubarb; and
- 4th place: Caroline Stull with a berry pie.
The 3rd place winner is a strawberry rhubarb pie by Jenny Cerney. Courtesy/LAC
4th place winner is Caroline Stull with her Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 4
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Performing Arts Center Parking Lot Closure
Access to the parking lot at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) Read More
Interfaith Los Alamos Delivers Backpacks For Refugees
Interfaith Los Alamos Don Cobb and Kate Massengale delivered 60 backpacks and extras last Wednesday to Muhammad Munir of Lutheran Family Services, and provided almost $600 in gift cards for shoes, etc., thanks to the generosity of community members in Los Alamos. Courtesy/Interfaith Los Alamos
Refugee children receive backpacks with school supplies delivered last Wednesday by Interfaith Los Alamos and made possible by the generosity of community members in Los Alamos. Courtesy/Interfaith Los Alamos
By KATE MASSENGALE
Interfaith Los Alamos
Despite cuts in federal spending for immigrants Read More
Fr. Glenn: Becoming Royalty
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
I was scrolling through the news the other day and came across a story about a princess from a European royal family soon to be married. The article displayed a file photo of the princess in which she was wearing some jewels which royal families have accumulated over the centuries. Yes, very lovely.
But is true royalty in jewels, a crown, power, a title? Might we define a more humanistic—a more truly human—royalty of moral goodness rather than through power and possession? All too often we become consumed with what the world teaches that we should want, but neglect that which Read More
Kutac, Spivey & Kosty Shine At Snowshoe Shuffle 5k
Ken Kutac, Whitney Spivey, and Chip Kosty (all currently or formerly of Los Alamos) completed the 40th annual Snowshoe Shuffle 5k Saturday in Creede, Colo. Spivey won the race overall, Kutac won his age group, and Kosty placed third in his age group. Despite its name, the race did not require snowshoes. Courtesy/Whitney Spivey Read More
Second Sunday Forum: Figures On A Landscape – Running The Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run In Colorado’s San Juan Mountains
Unitarian Church News:
The public is invited to attend the Second Sunday Forum at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, starting at noon on Sunday, Aug. 10, at 1738 North Sage St.
The 30th running of the Hardrock 100 Mile Endurance Run took place July 11-12 in the high mountains around Silverton, Colo. David Coblentz has been involved with this event for more than 20 years and has finished 13 times.
What does it take to run 100 miles through those mountains? Perhaps of even greater interest is the motivation for coming back for more.
Coblentz will discuss the logistics of running ultra-long distances Read More
Daily Postcard: Rooftop Cross In Silhouette At Sunrise
Daily Postcard: The rooftop cross on Bryce Avenue Presbyterian Church silhouetted at sunrise Wednesday in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net Read More
Palestine Film Series Continues With ‘Israelism’ Aug. 5
COMMUNITY News:
The Palestine Film Series continues with the documentary “Israelism” provided to the community free of charge at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5, at SALA Event Center.
The two previous documentaries provided to the community from the Palestine Film Series, “No Other Land” and “Where Olive Trees Weep”, were created by Palestinians living on the West Bank.
The next film in the series, “Israelism,” is from the point of view of young Jews.
“When two young American Jews, raised to unconditionally love Israel, witness the brutal way Israel treats Palestinians, their lives take sharp left Read More
Albuquerque Woman Named ‘TOPS 2024 New Mexico Queen’
Christina Barnes of Albuquerque before and after she lost 48.25 pounds and was named ‘TOPS 2024 New Mexico Queen’. Courtesy/TOPS
TOPS Club News:
TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds SensiblySM), the nonprofit weight-loss support organization, is unveiling its “royalty” for 2024. Christina Barnes of Albuquerque, who lost 48.25 pounds, is the 2024 New Mexico Queen. She was honored April 25-26, 2025, at the New Mexico recognition event at the Albuquerque Elks Lodge in Albuquerque.
TOPS® royalty are women and men who have officially recorded the largest weight loss from their highest weight at Read More
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents ‘Ethics, Love And The Alignment Problem In Artificial Intelligence’ Aug. 5
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum News:
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum 2025 Summer Lecture Series Presents “Ethics, Love and the Alignment Problem in Artificial Intelligence” by Dr. James Carroll, Tuesday, Aug. 5 at the Los Alamos Unitarian Church. A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. with the lecture beginning at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will be recorded and streamed to the ZOOM site given at: https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org.
One of the largest unsolved problems in artificial intelligence is the so-called “alignment problem”, that is, the problem of creating an AI that Read More
EEOC Sues Scalo Restaurant In Albuquerque For Managers Harassing And Retaliating Against Female Workers
EEOC News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Scalo Restaurant, an Albuquerque restaurant located in the city’s Nob Hill neighborhood, violated federal civil rights laws when its male managers sexually harassed female employees and then retaliated against those female workers who spoke out against the abusive conduct, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today.
According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, two male managers subjected female employees to relentless sexual harassment, including: vulgar comments about female customers and employees; physically Read More
Nation’s Best Chainsaw Artists Return To Purgatory Aug. 1-3
PURGATORY News:
DURANGO — Purgatory Resort is bringing the nation’s top chainsaw artists to Village Plaza for Carve Wars, a high-energy, three-day chainsaw art competition, Aug. 1-3, 2025. This free, family-friendly event invites guests to experience the sights and sounds of massive wood blocks being transformed into intricate sculptures.
“We’re thrilled to be back at Purgatory Resort for what promises to be our best lineup yet,” Joe Wenal said, founder of Carve Wars and owner of Rocky Mountain Carvers. “There’s nothing like the crowd energy and mountain backdrop in Durango. It’s a highlight Read More
Atomic City Transit To Adjust Rte. 1 Service Near Entrada/Cooperative Market Effective Monday Aug. 4, 2025
COUNTY News:
Effective Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, Atomic City Transit (ACT) will implement changes to its bus service around the Entrada/Los Alamos Cooperative Market area due to low ridership.
This adjustment is part of ACT’s commitment to optimize service and ensure resources are allocated effectively to serve the needs of the majority of riders.
Specifically, the Route 1 (Downtown) service will operate once an hour at bus stops 570 and 571 at the Los Alamos Cooperative Market and Holiday Inn area. Service to these stops will be provided at :16 after the hour with the first at 7:16 a.m. and the last Read More
NM True Campaign Tabbed As Finalist For Skift IDEA Awards
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico has again earned another accolade for its appeal as a noteworthy leisure travel destination.
As the latest example of New Mexico’s growing notoriety as a premier destination for leisure travel among professionals and experts in tourism, the New Mexico True “Living Legends” campaign was selected as a finalist for the 2025 Skift IDEA Awards for creative content.
The Skift IDEA Awards recognizes the individuals, teams, businesses and brands that are driving the travel industry forward. New Mexico True was selected as 1 of 10 finalists in the “Creative Thinkers: Read More
North Central Regional Transit District: Temporary Service Reductions Due To Ongoing Driver Shortage
NCRTD News:
ESPAÑOLA — The North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) announced Thursday a series of temporary service reductions affecting several Blue Bus routes and services, beginning Monday, August 4, 2025, due to a continued shortage of transit operators.
Effective Aug. 4:
- The MyBlue™ Española Zone will continue to operate Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., but with reduced trip availability. Passengers are encouraged to book in advance or use NCRTD’s free fixed-route Blue Bus service.
- Route 110 Westside/Crosstown service will be temporarily suspended until further
Local Skiers Shine At International Freeride Comp. In Chile
Cullen McLean taking third place at the El Colorado IFSA Junior freeride skiing event. Courtesy photo
Cullen McLean in the Red Bull sponsored start gate at El Colorado. Courtesy photo
SPORTS News:
Four northern New Mexico athletes recently made their mark on the international stage at a prestigious freeride skiing competition held in El Colorado, Chile, on July 26, 2025. Representing Los Alamos and Taos, these young skiers faced off against nearly 200 top competitors from across North and South America at an event hosted by the International Free Skiing Association (IFSA).
Local competitors Read More
Fr. Glenn: A Sure Bet
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
The resistance—not infrequently violent—against Christianity that occurs at times is interesting to watch, albeit sad and tragic. This last week a Christian rock singer having a concert in Montreal was received by protesters outside of the church of venue, and the church fined for a concert without a permit, the singer claiming it was a worship service. Toe-MAY-toe, toe-MAH-toe … depending upon the point of view, or more likely the political or social motivations, of the beholder. Many on social media posit that the resistance was due to the singer’s pro-Trump leanings, Read More
Posts From The Road: Urban Cattle Drive In Castle Rock
Leaders: Leaders of the Western Heritage Cattle Drive Friday in Castle Rock, Colo., were dressed in cavalry attire as they rode horses to start the cattle drive. The hill with the stone topping in the background is the castle rock for which the town is named. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net
Two Horse Power: A wagon led by two horses followed the leaders on horses during the urban cattle drive Friday in Castle Rock, Colo. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
I love this time of year when counties and towns Read More
All Shall Be Well: The Power Of Prayer
Clergy from left, Deacon Amy Schmuck, Deacon Cynthia Biddlecomb, retired, The Rev. Mary Ann Hill and The Rev. Lynn Finnegan. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailyposttest.ortizaudio.net
By Deacon Amy Schmuck
Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church
“He (Jesus) was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.’
So he said to them,
‘When you pray, say:
Father may your name be revered as holy.
May your kingdom come.
Give us each day our daily bread.
And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 28
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the County Projects page at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project Updates
Construction crews with TLC Plumbing & Utility continue the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Read More