RPLA Announces September 2025 Events
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
It is hard to believe that summer break is over and school is in full swing! White Rock Republicans are invited for a Ward B cookout on Friday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. at 700 Meadow Lane. All food and drinks will be provided. Families are welcome. Meet our school board candidates! Please RSVP to Jennifer McKerley, jmckerley@comcast.net.
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women will host a meeting on Thursday Sept. 18, 6 p.m. at Open Door Bible Church. They have invited the Republican Party of New Mexico (RPNM) Chairwoman, Amy Barela, as Read More
Bee City Los Alamos Encourages Community To Welcome In Pollinators With Two Upcoming Events At The Garden
Scene from the Pollinator Demonstration Garden next to the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladialypost.com
Scene from the Pollinator Demonstration Garden next to the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladialypost.com
BCLA News:
With the help of many volunteers and dedicated advisory committee members, Bee City Los Alamos (BCLA) has been working diligently all summer. The 2025 Backyard Pollinator Garden Project welcomed applicants in June, and in July BCLA handed out more than 700 native plants to 45 residents in White Rock and Los Read More
This Week In Sports: Sept. 2-6, 2025
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers teams have a busy week coming up with soccer, football, volleyball and cross-country.
Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.
This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:
Sept. 2 Tuesday
- 6 p.m. — Volleyball vs. Menaul Away
Sept. 3 Wednesday
- 4:30 p.m. — Girls Soccer vs. Rio Rancho at APS Metro Tournament
- 5:30 p.m. — Boys Soccer vs. Hope Christian Home
Sept. 4 Thursday
- 6 p.m. — Volleyball vs. Santa Fe Away
- 6 p.m. — Football vs. Pojoaque Home
Sept. 5 Friday
- 4:30 p.m. — Girls Soccer vs.
DPLAC To Hold Monthly Meeting Monday Sept. 8
DPLAC News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLAC) will hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 Monday, Sept. 8, with open discussion starting around 7 p.m. for about 30 minutes.
DPLAC is continuing its new meeting format with a short business meeting followed by open discussion.
In person option:
- ProjectY co-work space at 150 Central Park Square.
Zoom option:
- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81654127593
- Meeting ID: 816 5412 7593
Agenda:
- Candidate introductions, 3 minutes each;
- Executive team updates (Chair, Vice Chair, Ward Chairs);
- School Board Candidates;
- County Council update; and
Cone Zone: Aug. 30, 2025
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
Los Alamos County Council Approves Selling 20th Street Land … Paving Way For Multi-Use Development
Rendering of a multi-use development on County-owned land on 20th Street. The County Council unanimously approved an ordinance to sell the 3-acre property to RBMM during Tuesday’s meeting. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos County-owned land located on 20th Street has been vacant for a long time but perhaps that will now change; the for-sale sign is being removed in hopes that in its place there will be a mixed-use development.
During its meeting Tuesday night, County Council unanimously approved an ordinance to sell the 3 acres of Read More
Senior Activity Centers To Close On Labor Day
LARSO News:
The Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center in Los Alamos and the White Rock Senior Activity Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, for Labor Day and staff development.
All regular activities and congregate meal services will be canceled for the day. Home Delivered Meal recipients will receive a frozen meal in advance of the closure. The Senior Activity Centers will re-open Tuesday, Sept. 2.
The community’s understanding is appreciated. For questions, please contact the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center at 505.662.8920.
The Los Alamos and White Rock Senior Activity Centers offer Read More
State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In September 2025
NMSP News:
Statewide – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during September 2025.
NMSP is bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver Read More
County: Feeding Wildlife Vs. Seasonal Foraging
COUNTY News:
Feeding wildlife is very different than allowing wildlife to forage for seasonal, natural foods, and is almost always detrimental to the animals, the environment, and human safety.
Dangers of feeding wildlife
- Health problems for animals range seasonally to adapt to different foods. Feeding nutrient-dense food during winter, for instance, can disrupt these changes and sicken the animal.
- Behavioral changes
- Loss of natural foraging skills: Animals that become dependent on human food handouts may lose the skills needed to find food on their own, making it harder for them
County Government Offices To Close Monday, Sept. 1, In Observance Of Labor Day
COUNTY News:
In observance of Labor Day, some Los Alamos County government offices and services will close or have modified hours on Monday, Sept. 1.
The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division are closed on Monday.
In addition, the following facilities will close or have modified hours:
- Camp May Road – Open for Labor Day weekend from 7 p.m. Thursday to 7 p.m. Monday
- White Rock and Mesa libraries – Closed
- Aquatic Center – Closed
- Los Alamos County Ice Rink – Closed
- Golf Course and Golf Shop – Closed, including
County Begins Pavement Marking Work
COUNTY News:
San Bar Construction Corp crews working under contract with Los Alamos County has begun work on refreshing turn lane, bike lane, stop bars and crosswalk pavement markings at various intersections in Los Alamos Townsite.
The process includes grinding out the old pavement markings before placing the new. This work will generally occur between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday–Thursday. Work may extend to 9 p.m. on some days and also occur on Fridays to minimize impacts to traffic during busy traffic periods. Work is scheduled to continue through Sept. 19, weather permitting.
The locations Read More
Snapshots Of Ongoing Work At Overlook Ball Fields
A grading machine works on the Overlook ball fields in White Rock. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
A dump truck with a full load at the Overlook ball fields. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
A dump truck hauls materials onto the ball fields in White Rock. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More
April Wade Files Candidacy For Seat On Los Alamos Public Schools Board In District 1
April Wade files to run for the District 1 seat on the Los Alamos Public Schools Board this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. As Director of Little Forest Playschool, Wade said, ‘I want to continue to give back to the kiddos even after they leave my school.’ She added that she would like to build bridges between early childhood and the school district. Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
UNM-LA Advisory Board’s Conner Tharp Files For Re-Election
UNM-LA Advisory Board member Conner Tharp files for re-election this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Tharp said she was appointed to the advisory board in 2024 and decided to run for re-election because, ‘I think building a strong relationship with UNM-LA is important’ as well as fostering workforce development in the community. Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Katherine Martin Files To Run For Mirador Public Improvement District Board
Katherine Martin filed to run on the Mirador Public Improvement District Board this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Martin said she decided to run for the board because she spent most of her career managing utility systems. Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Antonio Jaurigue Files To Represent District 2 On Los Alamos Public Schools Board
Antonio Jaurigue files to represent District 2 on the Los Alamos Public Schools Board this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Jaurigue previously served on the school board but stepped down in 20024 when his wife was hired to work for the school district. State law mandates that she could not have been hired if Jaurique served on the school board. He said he decided to run again for school board because, ‘I love serving. It was really rewarding …’ Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Elizabeth Anne Summa Enters Race For Mirador Public Improvement District Board
Elizabeth Anne Summa filed to run for the Mirador Public Improvement District Board this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Erik Pavilina Throws Hat In Race For Seat On Mirador Public Improvement District Board
Erik Pavilina filed to serve on the Mirador Public Improvement District Board this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. He said he decided to run for a seat on the board, ‘To give back to the community, serve our neighborhood and be a good role model for our kids.’ Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Stephanie Ann Galvez Files For Seat On School Board In District 1
Stephanie Ann Galvez filed to represent District 1 on the Los Alamos Public Schools Board this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Kenneth Joseph Summa Files To Run For Mirador Public Improvement District Board
Kenneth Joseph Summa filed to run for the Mirador Public Improvement District Board this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office. Check back at ladailypost.com for details on all of the candidates running for office this election season. Courtesy/LAC Read More