Video: Councilor Suzie Havemann Shares Meeting Highlights
Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann shares highlights from the March 17 council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
LAPS Foundation Announces Brian Easton Memorial Scholarship
Brian Easton July 17, 1957–March 17, 2026
From the LAPS Foundation:
The LAPS Foundation is honored to administer a new scholarship in memory of Brian Easton, a longtime Los Alamos High School teacher who passed away last week.
Dr. Easton dedicated over 25 years to teaching at LAHS, inspiring countless students with his passion for learning and his commitment to their success. He was not only a remarkable educator but also a deeply respected colleague and mentor within the school community. Consistent with his dedication to others, Brian was an organ donor, providing the incredible gift of Read More
Birthday Wishes To Jack Clifford For His 97th Special Day
Birthday boy Jack Clifford, one of a handful of founders of the White Rock Senior Center will celebrate his 97th birthday tomorrow, March 28. Jack and his Tall Tales have served the White Rock Senior Center for decades. Courtesy photo Read More
LAMC’s Free Community Seminar Series Continues With Talk On Gallbladder Disease April 29
LAMC News:
Community members are invited to attend Los Alamos Medical Center’s next entry in a new free health seminar series hosted at SALA Event Center by hearing an informative talk on gallbladder disease at 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 29.
Presenting that evening will be Ahmed Kandeel, MD, General Surgeon at LAMC.
Attendees will be able to enjoy refreshments, socialize, meet a subject matter expert, and learn about their health. They can do so all while enjoying SALA, a vibrant community event center located at 2551 Central Ave. in Los Alamos. The first community seminar in February drew a large Read More
Corrected: LALOE Invite Songsters To Guest Night April 9
The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment will host ‘Guest Night’ on April 9. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
LALOE
If you think a barbershop style quartet or chorus may be in your future, do we have some fun for you. The Lasses and Lads of Enchantment (LALOE) will host “Guest Night” 6:45-8:15 p.m., Thursday, April 9. This fun event will be held at Graves Hall in the United Church at 2525 Canyon Road.
This Barbershop music chapter is in Los Alamos, but if you’re interested in a Santa Fe group, we can assist you there, too. LALOE is looking for anyone 18 and up who loves to sing. While you aren’t Read More
Laboratory Retiree Group First Tuesday Breakfast April 7
Lab retirees meeting for breakfast December 2025. Courtesy photo
LRG News:
Lab retirees (and potential retirees) are invited to drop in at the LRG monthly breakfast social, between the hours of 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., Tuesday February 3 at Muy Salsas at 1315 Trinity Dr., Los Alamos. Come hang out and join the conversation with other Lab retirees. LRG will pay for your coffee and tea!
Individuals will pay for their breakfast and other drinks. The LRG is a non-profit organization which seeks to maintain communications with and to serve the needs and interests of all retirees from LANL. All laboratory Read More
PEACE: Parent Education About Autism And Caregiver Empowerment Sessions Held In April
UNM News:
The PEACE Group is an informational series dedicated to providing evidence-based education about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and empowering caregivers of children newly diagnosed with ASD.
The PEACE Program consists of four informational sessions.
What is ASD? is the first session, and its focus is on providing information about the symptoms and diagnostic criteria of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Interventions is the second session, and its focus is on teaching about the types of
evidence-based interventions in educational and medical settings.
Supportive Strategies Read More
Topper Baseball Falls To Santa Fe Demons 11-1
DJ Garcia reaches for the ball, but it’s wide and runner Jax Peinado slides in safe at 2nd. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers baseball team traveled on Wednesday afternoon to Santa Fe to play a non-district game against the Santa Fe High Demons.
The Demons turned out to be the stronger team and beat the Toppers 11-1.
The Toppers struggled with their offensive and defensive games and with this loss they fall to a record of 3-8 overall.
Josh Gartz prepares to catch the bouncing grounder in the 2nd inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Celebrate Los Alamos Co+op Market’s Birthday March 28!
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
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
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
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