Obituary: Clarice Leora Wruck Cox Aug. 6, 1930 – Jan. 23, 2026
CLARICE LEORA WRUCK COX Aug. 6, 1930 – Jan. 23, 2026
Clarice Leora Wruck Cox, beloved wife, mother and grandmother peacefully died in her sleep in the afternoon of January 23, 2026, at the Los Alamos Medical Center in Los Alamos, New Mexico. She was 95.
A public memorial celebration of life will be held at the Unitarian Church at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Clarice was born on August 6, 1930, in Norwalk, Wisconsin to Vernon Carl Wruck and Wilmyna Gajewski. She was the third of their four children.
She was preceded in death by her younger sister, Gloria, her older brothers Quayne and Clinton, and Read More
Topper Softball Falls To Jaguars 6-11 Thursday At Hope Field
Right Fielder Adia Fortin scoops up a grounder in the 1st inning to throw to first base for the out in the non-district softball game between the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers and Capital Jaguars, played Thursday afternoon on Hope Field in White Rock. The Toppers fell behind early and could not close the gap against the powerful Jaguars, ultimately losing 6-11. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Reyanna Naranjo runs under the ball and makes the catch for the 3rd out in the 5th inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Allison Jackson runs down a Jaguar player trying to get back to first Read More
Four Stops, One Iconic Road: Route 66 Exhibit Brings History To Life In New Mexico Starting April 25
ROUTE 66 News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In celebration of both the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and America’s 250th birthday, the “Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit” (“Exhibit”) will bring the history, stories and images of the Mother Road to life across New Mexico.
The free Exhibit features nearly two dozen large-scale interpretive panels, audiovisual mini-documentaries, and educational components highlighting the diverse stories of New Mexicans connected by Route 66.
The Exhibit includes four stops in the state:
- Grants, April 25-27;
- Albuquerque, May 6-7;
- Gallup, May 9-Dec. 31; and special
The Benedictine Monastery Lake Reopens For Fishing
A view of the Benedictine Monastery Lake near the village of Pecos. Courtesy photo
New Mexico Department of Wildlife News:
PECOS — The Benedictine Monastery Lake, near the village of Pecos, has been freshly stocked with trout and has reopened for fishing. Monastery Lake is part of the New Mexico Department of Wildlife’s Open Gate Program. Visit the Department’s website for more information about this property here.
If you are planning a fishing trip this spring, the Department has several tools available to help you. The Weekly Fishing Report provides up-to-date information on fishing conditions Read More
Thousands In Sierra County Gain Access To Broadband
CONNECT NM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Nearly 3,000 locations, including homes, businesses, and farms in Truth or Consequences and Williamsburg, now have access to high-speed fiber internet, following the completion of a broadband infrastructure project funded by the state’s Office of Broadband Access and Expansion (OBAE).
The project was completed ahead of schedule and under its $14.5 million total budget.
“I am so pleased that the days of sporadic and unreliable internet service seem to be over. I have already received calls of improved service, fewer outages, and better affordability,” Truth Read More
Young Voices Of Santa Fe Opera To Present Free Musical Showcase At The Lensic April 25
Young Voices member Eleanor Lucas performs an excerpt from The Lovesick Skunk. Photo by Adrift a Dream Photography for the Santa Fe Opera. Courtesy/SFO
SFO News:
SANTA FE — The Young Voices of the Santa Fe Opera will present Stories that Sing! An Operatic Musical Showcase for free at 3 p.m., April 25 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, featuring 18 students. Reservations are required at www.santafeopera.org/whats-on/young-voices-final-showcase.
This year’s showcase includes the world premiere of The Lovesick Skunk composed by New Mexico’s own Beth Ratay with a libretto Read More
Canceled: April 2 County Transportation Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board meeting scheduled for April 2, 2026, has been canceled.
The Board will reconvene at its next scheduled meeting May 7, 2026. Read More
Daily Postcard: To Everything There Is A Season…
Daily Postcard: To everything there is a season… Spring brings to light the beauty of this tree blooming Thursday in the Pinon Trails neighborhood in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
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
Toppers Win Both Ends Of Doubleheader At Santa Fe High
Abagail DeHerrera dives back to second base as the ball arrives late for Annabella Booker to make the tag for the out in the 1st inning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
The Los Alamos High School Hilltopper softball team traveled on Tuesday to Santa Fe to play the Demons in a non-conference doubleheader.
The first game was close with the Toppers leading, but the Demons were a constant threat, and the game went down to the last out when the Toppers won 5-4.
The second game was all Toppers and they won 12-4.
Jamie Cisneros tags out Amaya Batista at 2nd base as she tries to steal. Photo Read More
Wildfire Update: Unified Fire In Valencia County March 27
NMFD News:
Highlights: Containment lines on the Unified Fire held up to tests from higher winds yesterday, raising containment to 50%. Today, fire crews will continue suppression activities as well as rehabilitation efforts within the affected area. This will be the final notification on the Unified Fire unless significant changes occur.
Acres: 300.
Containment: 50% 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 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
Gessing: Is New Mexico Suffering From The Curley Effect?
BY PAUL GESSING
President
New Mexico Rio Grande Foundation
I recently came across a concept called The Curley effect. It has nothing to do with Larry and Moe. After some research I learned that The Curley effect, coined by economists Edward L. Glaeser and Andrei Shleifer, is a real concept in political economy. It describes how politicians use wasteful redistributive policies and divisive rhetoric to drive opposing voters out of a city (or in our case a state), thus securing their electoral base.
Named after former Boston Mayor James Michael Curley, it explains how leaders can maintain power 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
State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols Across New Mexico In April
NMSP News:
State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during April 2026.
We are 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 had the courage to make the right decision 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
Charlie Nakhleh Selected As Deputy Director For Weapons
LANL News:
Charles W. “Charlie” Nakhleh has been appointed the new deputy Laboratory director for Weapons (DDW) at Los Alamos National Laboratory, effective April 1. He succeeds Robert Webster, who is retiring March 31 after more than 40 years of service to the nuclear security enterprise.
As DDW, Nakhleh will take over leadership of all line organizations and programmatic scope associated with National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Weapons Programs, including four Lab directorates: Weapons Physics, Weapons Engineering, Weapons Production and Plutonium Infrastructure, Read More
Four Ways LANL Focuses On Site Stewardship
Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
When people think of a national laboratory, they may envision modern buildings, high-tech equipment and professionals in lab coats—and Los Alamos National Laboratory has all those things. But what they might not realize is that the site spans roughly 40 square miles.
Los Alamos’ facilities and operations are spread across forest-filled canyons and mesas that funnel water to the Rio Grande below. The Lab’s close work with the site’s earth, air, fire and water resources underpins its approach to stewardship. Here are four major ways the Lab’s site stewardship helps Read More
House Speaker Javier Martinez: Haaland The Best Choice To Support Our Kids, Build A Bright Future For New Mexico
Gubernatorial candidate Deb Haaland
From the campaign of Deb Haaland:
ALBUQUERQUE — Speaker of the New Mexico House of Representatives Javier Martinez announced his endorsement of Deb Haaland in the race for governor.
“New Mexico is rebuilding the village it takes to raise a child with every dollar we invest and every policy we pass. We’ve made life better and more affordable for working families across the state by lowering costs, improving access to healthcare and housing, and launching a first-of-its-kind universal childcare program,” Speaker Martínez said. “Right now, as federal Read More