Los Alamos National Laboratory Continuously Monitors Air
Map of all LANL’s air-monitoring locations. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) routinely measures the composition of matter in the ambient atmosphere at the Lab and in the community.
LANL has 68 radiological air sampling locations that continuously monitor the air, making it among the most thoroughly monitored environments in the world.
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- 43 ambient air-monitoring stations;
- 25 monitored exhaust stacks from Lab facilities; and
- 8 meteorological towers.
During events such as wildfires, the Laboratory conducts extra sampling to perform specialized Read More
This Week In Sports: March 24-26, 2026
SPORTS News:
This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Girls and Boys Track and Field teams have meets at the Bernalillo Relay, softball and baseball games in Santa Fe, a softball game at home and tennis games at home.
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:
March 24 Tuesday
- Softball vs Santa Fe Away – 3 p.m.
- Softball vs Santa Fe Away – 5 p.m.
March 25 Wednesday
- Baseball vs Santa Fe Away – 5 p.m.
- Girls/Boys Tennis vs Taos Home (Urban) – 3 p.m.
March 26 Thursday
- Girls/Boys
FSN To Host Spring Clothing & Small Item Swap April 11-17
FSN News:
The biannual Family Strengths Network (FNS) Swap is the perfect place to donate the products of spring cleaning and closet purges (and children’s never-ending growth) and swap for something else. It is not necessary to donate items to “shop”.
Accepted items:
- Gently used spring/summer clothing (baby, kids, and adult sizes), seasonal accessories, shoes, toys, books, baby gear, and household items.
- Socks and underwear should be new in packaging only.
- No furniture (e.g. cribs, changing tables) or car seats please.
What to expect:
- No drop-offs at the door.
- When people arrive, FSN will
Daily Postcard: Central Ablaze With Glistening Blossoms
Daily Postcard: Central Avenue was ablaze Saturday with glistening white blossoms that made the trees along the sidewalks look like their branches were weighed down with snow. Appearances can be deceiving. It was hot, and the first days of spring felt more like the first days of summer! Photo by Johnnie Martinez Read More
PAC 8’s Spring Fundraiser Online Auction Has Begun!
Oppenheimer Martini Set donated by Los Alamos Historical Society. Courtesy/PAC 8
Buddha Garden Statue donated by Petree Garden Center & Florist. Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8’s spring fundraiser online auction has begun! Visit: https://pac8cmc.com/pac-8-auction-2026.html. PAC 8 thanks the local businesses for the large assortment of generous donations.
Auction items include a giant metal garden lizard from Metzgers, a gift certificate for a birthday party for up to 20 people at Steam Lab, a box full of bagged, jarred, and packaged foods grown by local writer and chef Liddie Martinez Read More
NFB To Host ‘Bell Academy: A Summer Program For Blind And Low-Vision Youth’ June 15-26
LACA: Acclaimed Violinist Rachel Barton Pine To Bring Virtuosity And Vision To Los Alamos April 11
Violinist Rachel Barton Pine
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The Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA) will welcome world-renowned American violinist Rachel Barton Pine performing at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at the Duane Smith Auditorium.
As the fourth installment of LACA’s 79th season, this concert highlights Pine’s “striking and charismatic” (The New York Times) artistry. While she often performs with the world’s foremost orchestras, such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Read More
Scenes From LAPD’s Promotions & Appointment Ceremony
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone welcomes and expresses his appreciation to the families, friends and community members who gathered to celebrate the promotions of Cmdr. Benjamin Irving and Sgt. Samantha Terrazas and the appointment of Cpl. Ronaldo Ulibarri, on Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. LAPD Command Staff and the Honorable Judge Catherine Taylor listen at left. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Newly promoted Cmdr. Benjamin Irving takes the oath of office as his wife looks on, Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. Read More
Pajarito Astronomers’ ‘Dark Night’ March 21 At Overlook
Pajarito Astronomers News:
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program.
Anyone with an interest in stargazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Dara Jones Soccer Field early this evening, 21 March, at Overlook Park in White Rock.
Volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will be present with telescopes starting about 45 minutes after sunset.
This event will be held, weather permitting. Updates will be posted at Pajarito Astronomers on Facebook. Read More
UNM-Los Alamos Approved To Launch Associate Of Arts In Early Childhood Education
A view of the UNM-Los Alamos campus at 4000 University Drive. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) has received official approval to offer a new Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education, marking an important step in expanding educational opportunities for students and supporting the early childhood workforce in northern New Mexico.
With approval granted by the state and the institution’s governing bodies, UNM‑LA is authorized to move forward with implementation of the program. The new degree is designed to prepare students for careers in early childhood education Read More
New Mexico School For The Arts Percussion Ensemble Presents: ‘Let’s Get Together And Hit Stuff’ April 9
NMSA News:
The New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) Percussion Ensemble invites the community to an energetic and wide-ranging evening of percussion music titled “Let’s Get Together and Hit Stuff,” at 6 p.m., Thursday, April 9, in the Zane Bennett Gathering Space at NMSA, 201 Montezuma Ave. in Santa Fe. Admission is free.
The concert features the acclaimed NMSA Percussion Ensemble, recently recognized as the 2026 NMMEA Honor Ensemble and invited to perform at Popejoy Hall in Albuquerque for the New Mexico Music Educators Association All-State Conference—one of the state’s highest honors Read More
Community Invited To Easter Activity At Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints In Los Alamos Meetinghouse
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: News:
The community is invited to the Easter Activity, which begins at 4 p.m. with the last tour beginning at 5:30 p.m., today, March 21, at 1967 18th St. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Los Alamos. Read More
Los Alamos Public Utilities To Host Tour De Sewer!
COUNTY News:
No longer just a pipe dream, the new wastewater treatment facility in White Rock is a state-of-the-art site representing a pipeline of success. The public is invited to plunge into a tour of the site, 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 8. The tour is free but space is limited. Tickets are available at ladpu.com/tour.
Officially called the White Rock Water Resource Reclamation Facility (WRRF), the new plant went online in 2024. A decade prior, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) began flushing out a plan to replace the original White Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant, built Read More
State Urges Residents To Protect Homes Amid Elevated Wildfire Risk Across New Mexico
This home in Boulder, Colo., survived a wildfire with defensible space. Courtesy/Josh Schlossberg Boulder Weekly
EMNRD News:
SANTA FE — With New Mexico entering what state officials are calling an exceptionally dry fire season, the state Forestry Division is urging homeowners to take steps to protect their properties and their insurance coverage before fire season peaks this summer.
A historically low winter snowpack is creating dangerous conditions across the state, with dry grass fuels building in the eastern plains and heavy tree fuels accumulating in forested areas.
“We’re heading Read More
Los Alamos Youth Activity Center Open House March 25
Los Alamos Kiwanis Aluminum Collection 9AM-1PM Today!
Kiwanians and Los Alamos High School Key Club members from a previous collection event stand ready today from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to collect and recycle aluminum cans in the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church on Diamond Drive, near Sullivan Field. Courtesy/Kiwanis
KIWANIS Club News:
The Los Alamos Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos is gathering today, March 21, to collect and buy aluminum cans to be sent for recycling.
Collection hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the First United Methodist Church on Diamond Drive, near Sullivan Field.
The entire community is encouraged to bring the Read More
County Council To Hold Regular Session Tuesday March 31
COUNTY News:Bird & Wildlife Photo Gallery & Print Store Launched To Benefit Pajarito Environmental Education Center
Photo of a honey Bee in White Rock from the gallery launched to benefit PEEC. Photo by Richard Skolnik
COMMUNITY News:
White Rock resident Richard Skolnik has launched a photography website and print store to benefit the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
The gallery and store at https://www.richardskolnikphotography.com feature photos of birds and wildlife from White Rock, Los Alamos, Phoenix, Iceland, and Costa Rica. Each photo in the store is available in two sizes and on two fine photographic papers. Photos will be printed at White Wall, “one of the finest photo printers Read More
Daily Postcard: Eastern Fence Lizard Does Pushups On A Rock At Bandelier National Monument
Daily Postcard: An eastern fence lizard with a blue belly is spotted doing pushups on top of a rock near a trail recently at Bandelier National Monument. Courtesy/BNM Read More
Indoor Football, Halfway To Fair Celebration And More To Kick Off Spring At EXPO New Mexico
STATE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Expo New Mexico is in full spring swing with a weekend packed with family-friendly events.
Indoor football returns to Tingley Coliseum on Sunday, March 22, as the New Mexico Chupacabras make their debut against the Orlando Pirates. The game kicks off at 2 p.m., with tailgating getting underway at 10:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased here.
The Treasures of the Earth Expo is also underway at EXPO New Mexico, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 21 and 22. Attendees can expect over 50 dealers selling everything from amethyst cathedrals to Zebra rock, jewelry, supplies, beads, and more. Read More