Community Invited To Wednesday’s Local Emergency Planning Committee Quarterly Meeting: Are you Prepared For Fire Season?
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Fire Department’s Wildland Fire Division and the Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management will give a Wildland Fire Preparedness presentation, hosted by the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, March 18. Please join via Zoom.
Local businesses and residents are encouraged to attend. Experts will discuss tools and knowledge community members can utilize to help reduce wildfire risk to protect individuals and property.
“I cannot stress enough the importance of preparing in advance for the coming fire season,” LAFD Wildland Fire Read More
Posts From The Road: San Diego County Regional Parks
Sweet View: A view from the campground at Sweetwater Summit Regional Park gives visitors a nice panorama view of the area in the southern area of San Diego County. Houses cover the distant hillside and a busy freeway lies just out of view near the park. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Sweetwater Campsite: Our campsite at Sweetwater Summit was on a mesa top with many views of the area around the park. The park is in Bonita, Calif. in southern San Diego County and is a very busy park within the system of parks. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos Read More
Fr. Glenn: Escaping Darkness
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
As I was driving along south Coors Boulevard in Albuquerque the other day, among the many drifters and homeless along that stretch of road there was a lovely young woman near a bus stop in the characteristic “fentanyl fold” position: bent at the waist with her head about the same level of her thighs, puzzlingly not falling over. This is, A.I. tells me, “because fentanyl is a powerful central nervous system depressant that causes a simultaneous loss of consciousness and muscle control. Unlike other opioids that might cause a user to fully collapse, fentanyl’s extreme Read More
Los Alamos Historical Society Speakers Share Pierotti’s Clowns Legacy With LAHS Sports Literature Students
Pierotti’s Clowns
Los Alamos High School teacher Lori Thompson, right, introduces students in her Sports Literature Class on Friday to guest speakers Stephanie Yeamans and Rachel Clay from the Los Alamos Historical Society. Yeamans and Clay detailed the history of Pierotti’s Clowns, the famous 5-man fast-pitch softball team founded in 1953 in Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Stephanie Yeamans and Rachel Clay from the Los Alamos Historical Society share the legacy of Pierotti’s Clowns with LAHS teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Lit. Class Friday at Los Alamos High School. Read More
McQuiston: Why Wildfire Risk Is Changing Home Insurance In The Southwest
By ALLEN MCQUISTONJemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
And the changes are happening faster than most people realize.
Wildfires in the western United States have become larger, more frequent, and more expensive over the past two decades.
Longer droughts, hotter summers, and expanding development near forests and open land have created what insurers call the “wildland-urban interface”. That’s where homes sit close
Los Alamos Middle School And Piñon Elementary Students Garner Awards At Regional National History Day Competition
Piñon Elementary School students participating in National History Day competition. Courtesy/LAPS
Los Alamos Middle School students participating in National History Day competition. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Twenty-two students representing Piñon Elementary and Los Alamos Middle School are headed to the state National History Day competition April 17, after a successful day at the regional contest in Santa Fe last week.
“It was a great day and I am so proud of all of the work that the students put into their research and their projects,” said Courtney Smith, a Pinon Elementary GATE teacher Read More
James F. Ellison Announces Intent To Run For State Treasurer Of New Mexico
James F. Ellison
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE — James F. Ellison, a former commissioner with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC), announced March 12 his decision to drop out of the race for governor and enter the race for State Treasurer of New Mexico.
In a statement announcing his decision, Ellison spoke of the need for strong investment credentials and professional oversight of investment decisions.
“New Mexico faces real challenges—rising energy costs and decreasing affordability, lackluster economic growth, and an educational system that delivers poor outcomes. I entered Read More
Santa Fe Desert Chorale 44th Season Opens April 25
The Santa Fe Desert Chorale 2026 season opens April 25 with a Big Sing community event. Courtesy/SFDC
Desert Chorale News:
SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Desert Chorale (the Desert Chorale) announces its 2026 season, bringing together 24 of the nation’s top ensemble singers for 27 choral concerts and community events in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. Its Summer Festival, taking place from July 12-Aug. 2, 2026, is one of the largest and most significant choral events in the United States.
The Desert Chorale Summer Festival includes three commissioned world premieres by Shawn Kirchner, Moira Smiley, and Read More
LAPS Seeks Applications For Dist. 1 School Board Vacancy
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos School Board is in search of a person to fill the vacancy left on the board with the departure of current member Dr. Margie Serrato who represents School Board District 1. Member Serrato cited for her resignation effective March 26, “pressing family obligations that demand an expeditious relocation”.
The School Board will begin accepting applications from residents of District 1 through March 26, and hopes to decide on an applicant to fill the vacancy at the School Board meeting April 14, 2026. The term will run through Dec. 31, 2026.
School board members are responsible Read More
Los Alamos Fire Department To Place New Fire Engines Into Service With Traditional Push-In Ceremonies Monday
The Los Alamos Fire Department’s Engine 1 at LAFD Station 1 at 4100 W. Jemez Road. Courtesy/LAFD
The ‘push-in ceremony’ for Engine 3 is 2 p.m. Monday at White Rock Fire Station 3. Courtesy/LAFD
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) will place three new fire engines into service during the week of March 16, marking an important investment in public safety for the Los Alamos County community. Each engine will be welcomed into service with a traditional fire service “push-in ceremony” at its respective station.
These state-of-the-art vehicles incorporate the latest technology, while Read More
This Week In Sports: March 17-21, 2026
SPORTS News:
This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Girls and Boys Tennis teams have away games at Albuquerque High School, baseball and softball games away and Track and Field in Chandler, Ariz.
Los Alamos High School 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:
Tuesday, March 17
- Girls/Boys Tennis at ABQ High School – TBD
Wednesday, March 18
- Softball vs Sandia at APS Tournament – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 19
- Baseball vs Roswell at Artesia Invitational – 4 p.m.
- Softball at APS
Daily Postcard: Fuller Lodge Beneath The Full Moon
Daily Postcard: Fuller Lodge beneath the Full Moon on March 3. Stylized in post-processing and blending in Affinity Photo 2. Photo by Steve Bublitz Read More
NM Returns To SXSW As Next Frontier For Innovation
EDD News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) will return to South by Southwest as a lead partner of the “New Mexico House” event, highlighting the state’s growing role in frontier technologies, film and digital media.
Building on a sold-out debut that drew more than 2,800 registrants in 2025, this year’s New Mexico House takes place March 16, 2026, at The Courtyard ATX on 4th Street in Austin, Texas. At South by Southwest (SXSW), EDD will showcase how its Technology and Innovation Office is helping new technologies reach the market and how the New Mexico Film Office Read More
Critical – Extreme Fire Weather Conditions Expected Sunday
Areas in red are where Red Flag Warning Criteria (Winds ≥ 20 mph & Relative Humidity ≤15%) are likely for at least a short duration. Courtesy/NWS
Courtesy/NWS
Courtesy/NWS
From National Weather Service – Albuquerque:
Fire Weather: Critical fire weather conditions continue through this evening across eastern New Mexico and widespread critical to extreme fire weather conditions are expected Sunday.
Fire danger will increase in the forests of western and northern New Mexico for the first time this season.
High Winds: Gusty winds this afternoon become even stronger tonight through Read More
Santa Fe Community College To Close For Spring Break/Spring Holiday From March 30 Through April 6
SFCC News:
SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) at 6401 Richards Ave. will close for Spring Break from Monday, March 30, through Sunday, April 5, followed by Spring Holiday on Monday, April 6.
All campus facilities will be closed. No classes, activities or student services will be available. SFCC’s early childhood development center Kids Campus and the William C. Witter Fitness Education Center will also be closed. The Santa Fe Higher Education Center (SFHEC), 1950 Siringo Road, will remain open throughout the week.
SFCC’s Continuing Education (CE) Department is closed during Spring Read More
Los Alamos High School Science Bowl Team Named 2026 Regional Champions!
LAHS Science Bowl Team A members, from left, Henry Gans, Julia Zou, Michelle Lo, Drew Bacrania and Gavin Bent are named Regional Champions. Courtesy/LAPS
Members of the Science Bowl teams are back row from left, Henry Gans, Drew Bacrania, Noah Bane and Tate Plohr. Center row from left, Aven Heavner, Amelia Dolejsi, Jack Harris, Gavin Bent and Suchir Jha, Front row from Kevin Zou, Michelle Lo, Coach Ali Renner, Sylvia Stanek, Julia Zou and Calvin Marksteine. Not pictured, Lydia Davis. Courtesy/LAPS
LAHS News:
The Los Alamos High School Science Bowl A Team took first place at the New Mexico Regional Read More
Sen. Jaramillo: Española’s Culture Deserves Recognition
By Sen. Leo Jaramillo
New Mexico Dist. 5
Los Alamos, Rio Arriba, Sandoval & Santa Fe
As a proud native son of the Española Valley and a member of the New Mexico State Senate, I was deeply disappointed to see the veto of $500,000 that would have funded Phase 2 of the feasibility study for a Lowrider Museum in Española. This follows last year’s veto of legislation recognizing our community as the “Lowrider Capital of the World”.
That license plate bill received bipartisan support, and when I rose to defend it on the Senate floor, my colleagues responded with a standing ovation. Lawmakers from across Read More
County To Host Community Design Workshop For North Mesa Picnic Grounds March 19 At Fuller Lodge
COUNTY News:
Community members are invited to attend a Community Design Workshop to share ideas and help explore the future of the Picnic Grounds at North Mesa. The Community Design Workshop is 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, March 19, at Fuller Lodge.
The County is seeking community input to better understand how the picnic grounds are used and what improvements residents would like to see in the future.
The workshop will provide an opportunity for neighbors to participate in a hands-on discussion about potential improvements and future possibilities for space. Discussion will include potential Read More
Los Alamos Group Of Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Dates
Los Alamos Group of Alcoholics Anonymous News:
The Los Alamos Group of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) welcomes all who have a desire to stop drinking and anyone interested in learning more about AA.
This is an anonymous program with open meetings nightly at 7 p.m. and morning meetings at 9 a.m. Saturdays and 10 a.m Sundays.
The meetings are at 3747 Pueblo Drive in Los Alamos.
Please use the AA hotline if struggling and need to talk to someone local who understands 1.888.526.5559. Read More
LAPS Foundation: Last Chance For Shower With Love!
Los Alamos High School teacher Matthew Kretz received the board game Wavelength through the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation’s Shower With Love campaign. Kretz said students are enjoying the game during lunch and downtime, noting that it sparks conversation and has quickly become one of the tabletop game club’s most popular activities. Courtesy/LAPSF
From the Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation:
Have you fulfilled a teacher’s wish yet? These are the final few days of Shower With Love, a community-wide campaign to “shower” Los Alamos teachers with the supplies they need for their classrooms. Read More