Celebrate Los Alamos Co+op Market’s Birthday March 28!
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Announces Major Milestone: $5 Million Returned To New Mexican Taxpayers Through Casework
CONGRESSIONAL News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On March 27, 2025, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced that his office had successfully returned more than $5 million to constituents in New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District this Congress through casework services.
Rep. Vasquez’s casework team helps constituents cut past red tape and resolve issues with federal agencies, including the IRS, Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, and more.
“Hardworking New Mexican families don’t have time to deal with slow government bureaucracy and wading through red tape. My Read More
Second Hearts Ranch & Petting Zoo With Riding Lessons To Host Grand Opening April 4-5
Second Hearts Ranch petting zoo and equestrian riding school grand opening is April 4-5. Courtesy image
BUSINESS News:
Second Hearts Ranch has opened in White Rock and allows the public to interact one-on-one with a full menagerie of animals.
The family-run business, which offers a petting zoo for birthdays and other gatherings, and equestrian riding lessons, will celebrate a grand opening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 4-5 at 308 Potrillo Drive. Regular hours are noon to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Birthday parties will be hosted at 2:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m., Read More
New Mexico State Sen. Cindy Nava Appointed Vice Chair Of NHCSL Housing Task Force For 2026-2027 Term
Sen. Cindy Nava
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Sen. Cindy Nava (D- Bernalillo) has been appointed Vice Chair of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators’ (NHCSL) Housing Task Force for the 2026-2027 term.
The appointment was made by NHCSL Vice President for Public Policy Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk of Maryland and approved by NHCSL President, Rep. Juan Candelaria of Connecticut.
Sen. Nava brings exceptional credentials to this national leadership role. Before her election to the New Mexico State Senate in 2024, she served as Senior Policy Advisor and Acting Assistant Deputy Secretary Read More
Daily Postcard: Western Honey Bee Sprinkled With Pollen
Daily Postcard: A western honey bee sprinkled with pollen collects nectar from a spring flower recently in White Rock. Photo by Richard Skolnik Read More
Leger Fernández Opposes Blank Check For ICE; Reiterates Pay For TSA, Coast Guard, FEMA Bill Must Be Passed
U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández released the following statement after voting against H. Res. 1128 and opposing efforts to tie funding for critical homeland security agencies to unchecked authority for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE):
“I support the mission of agencies from TSA to the Coast Guard, and FEMA to the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency,” Leger Fernández said. “That’s why I’ve consistently pushed to fund them—and voted to make sure TSA agents, Coast Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society To Bury Time Capsule Beneath Oppenheimer House
Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Todd Nickols and Associate Director Kristen Hollis on March 17 with the time capsule that will be buried beneath the Oppenheimer House on Bathtub Row. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Todd Nickols in Oppenheimer’s Office on March 17 in the Oppenheimer House on Bathtub Row. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Historical Society is creating a time capsule to be buried beneath the floor of the Oppenheimer Read More
Unitarian Church To Host Five-Week Program, Dying My Way: What Are Options For Me And My Family?
Unitarian Church News:
The Unitarian Church of Los Alamos is offering a free online five-week program to help community members plan for the closing chapters of their lives. It is a delight to have several expert speakers who will be presenting on various topics related to death and dying.
There is no charge for these sessions, but people are asked to please register ahead of time. Online sessions will be held from 6-7:30 p.m.
Participants may choose to come to one or all, but it is encouraged to attend all sessions.
Schedule:
- Thursday, April 2 at 6 p.m. – Presented by End of Life Options New
En Pointe School Of Dance To Present Annual Spring Recital
En Pointe School of Dance congratulates its competition team, under the direction of Samantha Riedel, on their outstanding achievement at their first competition—earning 3rd place overall and a Platinum score. Photo by En Pointe
COMMUNITY News:
En Pointe School of Dance will host its annual Spring Recital at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 9, at the Duane Smith Auditorium. Led by owner and director Neslihan Ceren-Zeytun, the school offers a wide range of dance programs, including ballet, pointe, jazz, hip hop, Bollywood fusion, and both adult and youth classes.
The recital has become a cherished Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: March 27-April 2, 2026
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for March 27–April 2, 2026:
Friday, March 27, 2026
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 3-03-26
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce “Los Alamos County Manager Update”
- 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media
Betty Ehart Senior Center Scheduled For Renovations
The Betty Ehart Senior Center is scheduled to undergo renovations, including installing a new HVAC system, making the building ADA compliant and improving the parking lot. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Betty Ehart Senior Center (BESC) is in the process of getting a few upgrades.
Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) Executive Director Ramon Garcia touched on what those upgrades are: installing a new HVAC system, complying with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and bringing some of the building’s Read More
New Mexico State Treasurer Hosts: ‘Cultivating The Next Wave Of New Mexico’s Financial Leaders’
New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya
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SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office is launching its ‘Cultivating the Next Wave of New Mexico’s Financial Leaders’ workshop to spotlight the growing demand for public finance curriculum in New Mexico’s higher education institutions. In collaboration with the University of New Mexico (UNM) and New Mexico State University Read More
Los Alamos County Moves Closer To Zero Carbon Goal With Adoption Of EV Charger Plan
Los Alamos County Council adopted an EV charger plan during its work session March 17. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
A plan for County-wide electric vehicle (EV) chargers was adopted March 17 during the Los Alamos County Council work session.
Having this blueprint in place for where to install EV chargers is another step forward to reaching the County’s goal of being carbon neutral.
As Los Alamos County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule said during the March 17 work session, “These plans are tools meant to help Read More
United Church Of Los Alamos Invites All To Celebrate Easter
COMMUNITY News:
The United Church welcomes all to join us during Holy Week in commemoration and celebration March 29–Easter Sunday, April 5.
Brunch and Egg Hunt following worship on the church grounds!
Services:
- 9:30 a.m., March 29: Palm Sunday Worship, Sanctuary
- 7 p.m., April 2: Maundy Thursday/Tenebrae service, Graves Hall (Christian Education Building)
- 6:30 a.m., April 5: Easter Sunrise Service, west side Ashley Pond Park
- 9:30 a.m., April 5: Easter Worship Service, Sanctuary
The United Church of Los Alamos
2525 Canyon Rd
505.662.2971
Unitedchurchla.org Read More
White Sands Ranked #13 In HomeToGo’s National Park Index
An aerial image shows the undulating pattern of the dunes across the landscape. Courtesy/NPS
TRAVEL News:
In HomeToGo’s 2026 National Parks Report, two New Mexico parks ranked as top destinations for US travelers to enjoy the national beauty of the American wilderness. With Americans showing great interest in National Parks this year, demonstrated by data-backed research from an exclusive internal HomeToGo survey, the following locations ranked among the top 51 national parks in the contiguous United States.
- #13 – White Sands National Park
- #24 – Carlsbad Caverns National
Wildfire Update: Unified Fire In Valencia County March 26
NMFD News:
Highlights: Yesterday, fire crews were able to extinguish interior smoke and widen and improve control lines across the four divisions of the Unified Fire, raising containment to 25%. More accurate mapping downsized the fire’s acreage to 300 acres.
Acres: 300.
Containment: 25% contained.
Start Date/Time: 10:49 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24.
Fuels: Grass, brush, timber and timber understory.
Cause: Under investigation.
Location: Madrone, east of I-25, south of Rio Communities in Valencia County.
Ownership: State and private.
Structure Threat: 35 homes within Read More
DALA To Host Annual Spring Gala Event And Premiere of ‘Neverland’ Ballet
DALA News:
Dance Arts Los Alamos presents Neverland, a two-act ballet at 7 p.m., April 25, and at 2 p.m., April 26, at Duane Smith Auditorium. This original full-length production re-imagines the beloved characters of Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy, Captain Hook, and many more in a new adventure story promising a thrilling theatrical experience suitable for all ages!
The performance will feature the advanced levels of DALA’s ballet program, showcasing the talents of DALA’s pre-professional students in the principal roles. The Pirates and Lost Boys highlight DALA’s Boys Ballet dancers, Read More
Heinrich, Sheehy Reintroduce Legislation To Scale Up Locally Led Big Game Migration Initiatives
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Sen. Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) reintroduced the Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act, legislation to help the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scale up popular, locally-led, and voluntary big game migration pilot projects with private landowners, conservationists, and agriculture groups.
“In New Mexico and across the West, private landowners and agricultural producers play a key role in our effort to increase habitat connectivity Read More
Significant Fire Weather Pattern Developing Next Week
Hilltopper Girls Basketball Announces All-District Selections
SPORTS News:
The Hilltoppers basketball All-District player selections have been announced. All-District players are nominated by each coach in the district (LAHS, Española, Moriarty, Pojoaque, Taos).
Coaches cannot vote for their own players. Players receiving the top 8 most votes are 1st team All-District selections. The next 8 players are 2nd team selections.
Los Alamos All-District 1st team players:
Aaliyah Chavez. Photo by Andrew Lyon
Aaliyah Chavez (sophomore) was the primary point guard for the Hilltoppers this season. She was the team’s 2nd leading scorer (6.8 pts/game). Read More