Skiesta 2026 On The Deck At Pajarito Noon-4 PM Saturday
Pajarito Mountain News:
Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is wrapping up the season from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday with its annual Skiesta celebration on the deck at the lodge.
Skiesta has been Pajarito’s end-of-winter tradition for nearly 80 years, and this one’s no different. Come soak up the sunshine and mountain views with live music from DK and the Affordables, food service on the deck, and the best community in New Mexico skiing. This year’s event is BYOB, so bring your favorite beverages to enjoy responsibly.
The mountain won’t be open for skiing, so leave the ski boots at home Read More
Fifteen Los Alamos Residents File Candidacy For Office
Top row from left, Rep. Christine Chandler, Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor, Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen, Assessor candidate Jeff Casalina, Sheriff candidate Antonio Maggiore. Center row from left, Sheriff candidate David Izraelevitz, County Council candidates David Hampton, Eric Stromberg, Jason Chappel, Joe Granville. Bottom row from left: Council candidate Marshall Maez, Councilor Melanee Hand, Council candidate Steve Lynne, Councilor Theresa Cull and Probate Judge Perry Clare all filed for the 2026 election. Collage created by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
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CerraCap Impact Venture Capital Invests In Bandelier Technologies, Accelerating Quantum Sensing And National Security Innovation
NM LEEP News:
COSTA MESA, Calif. and SANTA FE, N.M. — CerraCap Impact Venture Capital (CIVC) announced Tuesay its investment in Bandelier Technologies, a New Mexico-based deep-tech company developing memory-free quantum radar, sensing, and advanced metasurface antenna systems for national security, space-domain awareness, and resilient communications.
The investment strengthens CIVC’s strategic focus on national security and advanced computing while expanding its portfolio of mission-critical dual-use technologies.
Bandelier is translating national-lab Read More
LANL Director Thom Mason Outlines Hiring, Workforce Pipelines, And Regional Impact At REDI Summit
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Thom Mason delivering the opening conversation at the REDI Summit, held March 5 at the Cities of Gold Hotel Event Center in Pojoaque. Courtesy/LANL
By MARK MACINNES
Los Alamos Daily Post
Thom Mason, Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), delivered the opening conversation at the REDI Summit, held March 5 at the Cities of Gold Hotel Event Center in Pojoaque. The Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) brought together leaders from Northern New Mexico—including representatives from businesses and public institutions—to encourage Read More
Republican Party Of Los Alamos: March 2026 Events
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
RPLA delegates were well represented at the RPNM 2026 Pre-Primary Convention in Ruidoso! We had a fantastic time meeting delegates from other Counties, elected officials, and candidates.
The community is invited to Councilor David Reagor’s Townhall meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, in Room 505 of Jeannette Wallace Hall at UNM-Los Alamos. His topic will be the first of a series: “The War on our Middle Class: Our County’s Climate Action Plan.” This is also an opportunity to meet our 2026 Council candidates: Eric Stromberg Read More
Talks Continue On North Mesa Housing Project
A concept from the finalized North Mesa Housing Study of how the Los Alamos Public Schools’ land could be developed for workforce housing. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
A parcel of land located next door to Los Alamos Middle School could transform from a vacant lot to housing for the Los Alamos Public Schools’ local workforce.
At the moment, the land remains a blank slate as discussions swirl around what it could potentially be. Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) and Los Alamos County Council hosted a joint meeting Feb. 26 regarding the project Read More
New Documents Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Public Reading Room
LANL News:
New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Review, Notice of Completion of Off-Site Waste Shipment for Final Disposal, Activity 4.0, Compliance Plan, Site Treatment Plan, Federal Facility Compliance Order, Los Alamos National Laboratory (Shpmts Dec 16, 18, & 23)
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704240_NMED_Review_STP_Shipment_Dec+16+and+18_031026.pdf
County To Hold Virtual Meeting To Gather Input On Grand Canyon Playlot Improvements March 16
COUNTY News:
Community members are invited to help shape the future of Grand Canyon Playlot by participating in a virtual public meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will provide an opportunity for residents to share how they currently use the park and to learn about potential renovation options being considered.
The County is seeking community input to better understand how the playlot is used today and what improvements residents would like to see in the future. Discussion will include potential renovation options for the existing site, as well as the possibility of Read More
Notice: Proposed Floodplain Action For Storm Water Controls Installation In Effluent, Mortandad, North Ancho, Potrillo Canyons
EM-LA News:
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office (EM-LA) is issuing this notice of proposed floodplain action for the installation of storm water controls within the 100-year floodplains of Effluent, Mortandad, North Ancho, and Potrillo Canyons within Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).
The proposed action would include the installation of rock check dams, rock plunge pools, coir logs, erosion control blankets, straw wattles, compost logs, and/or log check dams. The controls are designed to slow storm water runoff and capture sediment Read More
Outdoor Recreation Drives $3.6 Billion, 31,000 Jobs In New Mexico
RVing remains the top value-added outdoor recreation activity in New Mexico. Courtesy/EDD
Climbing, hiking and tent camping were among the fastest growing activities. Courtesy/EDD
EDD News:
SANTA FE — New federal data show outdoor recreation contributed $3.6 billion to New Mexico’s economy and supported more than 31,000 jobs in 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
In 2024, outdoor recreation accounted for 2.5% of the state’s GDP and supported 31,454 jobs. RVing, boating and fishing, and snow activities remain the state’s largest economic drivers, while recreational Read More
Museum Of International Folk Art Announces Carla Gilfillan As 2026 Summer Research Fellow
MOIFA News:
SANTA FE — The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) has announced Carla Gilfillan as its 2026 Summer Research Fellow.
Carla Gilfillan is an M.A. student in Art History in the Department of Art at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Her research centers on the visual and material cultures of the U.S. Southwest, particularly New Mexico during the territorial period into early statehood. In her work, she focuses on local epistemologies and community memory in Native and Hispano cultural production. Guided by decolonial methodologies, Gilfillan examines how objects Read More
Author Caroline ‘Cas’ Mason Publishes Debut Book ‘Esme And Oscar’
Caroline Mason holds up a copy of her book, Esme and Oscar, which is available on Amazon and at Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Caroline Mason (Cas) is always writing stories, but the majority of the time, they don’t go anywhere; a combination of forces led her to publish a novel, “Esme and Oscar”. These forces included meeting a dog groomer, seeing a friendly corgi dog and hearing a tragic story about a cat being eaten by a coyote.
Living in Los Alamos also influenced her decision to incorporate Read More
First Phase Of $47.7M Bridge Replacement To Begin Near Gallup
NMDOT News:
GALLUP — A $47.7 million bridge replacement project will begin east of Gallup along Interstate 40 and New Mexico State Road 118 near mileposts 29.04 to 30.4.
This 1.36-mile project includes replacement of three bridges on I-40 and NM 118, installation of new metal guardrail and concrete barriers, and drainage and grading improvements.
The first phase of construction will start on NM 118 and the westbound bridge over I-40. To allow crews to remove and replace two bridges, NM 118 will be closed in the project area and traffic will be detoured to I-40. Both eastbound and westbound lanes Read More
Rocket From ‘Rocket Park’ Removed As County Completes Playground Project
The rocket from ‘Rocket Park’ was removed on Wednesday in White Rock as County workers complete projects at the play park and skateboard area. As part of this project, the County conducted a community survey that included color schemes for upgrading the rocket. Based on the overwhelming response, the County is now painting the rocket to match the vibrant new playground colors before returning it to the park. See full project details on the County’s webpage here. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More
Luján, Merkley, Murkowski, Durbin Push For Audit Of DOJ’s Practices In Redacting Epstein Files
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Wednesday, U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) called for an independent audit and report to Congress about the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) practices in redacting information of the public release of the Epstein Files.
Multiple reports have spotlighted the DOJ’s failure to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act’s clear requirement to redact only information that protects victims’ privacy and national security and the law’s prohibition on redactions based on reputational Read More
New Mexico Black Judicial Council Announces Mission To Recruit, Support And Retain Black Judges Across The State
Courtesy/Brian Culbreath
NMBJC News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The newly formed New Mexico Black Judicial Council (NMBJC) announces its mission to strengthen the state’s judiciary by recruiting, supporting and retaining Black judges across all courts in New Mexico.
The organization, incorporated in December 2025, intends to build a strong pipeline of attorneys who qualify for the bench while offering meaningful support for those currently serving. The Chair of the NMBJC is retired Second Judicial District Court Judge Tommy Jewell, who was New Mexico’s first Black judge. Other board members include Read More
Los Alamos Community Foundation Seeking Executive Director
LACF News:
Los Alamos Community Foundation, which celebrated its 10th anniversary last year, embarks upon its next decade with a search for an executive director, one who seeks to make a lasting impact through excellent philanthropic service.
LACF’s executive director is supported by a skilled and committed board and two staff members. The major roll of the ED is to build permanent, named funds, in the support of local needs, causes and nonprofits in Los Alamos.
Current Executive Director Liz Martineau is relocating to Denver to be nearer family. She said her mother always encouraged her to Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center Black Friday Sale March 13
Governor Lujan Grisham Signs State Budget, Capital Outlay Bills And Tax Package
STATE News:
SANTA FE — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signed an $11.1 billion state budget for fiscal year 2027 that funds higher education, universal childcare, road improvements, economic development initiatives and more.
The $11.1 billion general fund marks an increase of $339.5 million, or 3.1%, compared to the FY 2026 budget, while leaving reserves at 26.4%.
“Over the last seven years, we have fundamentally redefined New Mexico’s future by prioritizing historic investments in universal childcare, healthcare, public safety and more while achieving record job growth and the nation’s Read More
Private Sector Adds Momentum To IVY 2026
IVY News:
Energy and enthusiasm from the private sector are adding powerful momentum to the International Volunteer Year (IVY) 2026, as global companies signal a strong commitment to elevating volunteerism as a driver of sustainable development.
From automotive and technology to pharmaceuticals, and from finance to energy, companies see IVY 2026 as an opportunity to champion volunteer action at scale. They are exploring ways to leverage their platforms, communications channels and employee engagement programmes to make the Year visible and inspire action worldwide, further highlighting Read More