Employment

Los Alamos Police Dept. To Host Swearing-In Ceremony For Newly Promoted And Appointed Officers Today

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will host a swearing-in ceremony at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026, to recognize newly promoted and newly appointed members of the department.

The ceremony will take place in the Los Alamos Magistrate Courtroom and will be presided over by the Honorable Catherine Taylor.

Family members, colleagues, and community partners will join in recognizing the dedication and accomplishments of these officers as they take on their new roles.

Members of the public are invited to attend and share in this special occasion as the department honors those Read More

Phillip G. Sapien Appointed Part-Time United States Magistrate Judge For District Of New Mexico

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Judge Phillip G. Sapien

COURT News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Friday, March 6, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico appointed Phillip G. Sapien as Part-Time United States Magistrate Judge. The position, which is for a 4-year term, is located in Farmington.

Judge Sapien obtained his B.A. from the University of New Mexico (1988) and his J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law (1991). He began his legal career at the New Mexico Public Defender’s Office in Albuquerque in 1992, where he represented several hundred clients charged with crimes ranging from petty misdemeanors Read More

SBDC-Los Alamos Introduces Chefs For You … Come Taste The Comfort, One Sangwich At A Time!

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Chefs for You, LLC family includes Jesus, Patsy, Louie and nephew. Photo by Janice Krish/SBDC-Los Alamos

BUSINESS News:

Chefs for You, LLC, a family-owned gourmet food truck founded by brothers Jesus and Louie and mom Patsy, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its newest mobile kitchen serving the breakfast and lunch crowd throughout Los Alamos County. Offering more food options for residents and visitors!

The family goes way back with food knowledge and experience from when grandma sold tamales. Both brothers have deep experience in the food industry, most recently at the Food Read More

State Workforce Solutions Announces 2,800 New Mexicans Trained For Climate, Infrastructure Careers

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NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Nearly three thousand New Mexicans have been trained for infrastructure and climate-ready careers – far surpassing the statewide target of 2,000 by the end of the year.

The numbers surpass targets outlined in the Governor’s Building New Mexico’s Workforce to Foster the Clean Energy Transition, Infrastructure Investments, and Resilient Communities, Executive Order 2024-152, which required a strategic and unified approach to enhance infrastructure and clean energy workforce training across 11 state agencies and offices.

“Without a skilled workforce, we Read More

LAPS Foundation Announces Search For New Executive Director

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LAPS Foundation News:

The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation (LAPSF) officially announced today that it has opened the search for a new Executive Director. The application period will remain open through March 30, 2026.

As a leading nonprofit in Los Alamos, LAPSF provides resources directly to local schools through over $2 million generously donated by our community. These funds support teacher professional development, “Great Ideas” grants, classroom supplies, and student scholarships. 

The incoming Executive Director will play a pivotal role in taking the Foundation to the Read More

Los Alamos Laboratory Ensures National Security

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National Security Research Center at LANL. Courtesy/LANL

From Los Alamos National Laboratory:

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) ensures our national security. Achieving that mission starts with the National Security Research Center (NSRC). The NSRC is the classified library at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). Watch video here: https://nsrc.lanl.gov/.

The NSRC traces its lineage to the technical library formed by J. Robert Oppenheimer in 1943 as part of the Manhattan Project. We are part of the Lab’s fascinating history. Today, the NSRC is one of the largest scientific/technical Read More

Ricky Serna Appointed NM Deputy State Treasurer

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Newly appointed Deputy State Treasurer Ricky Serna

From the Office of the State Treasurer:

SANTA FE – The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office (STO) has announced the appointment of Ricky Serna as Deputy State Treasurer. Treasurer Laura Montoya appointed Serna to succeed Deputy Janice Y. Barela who is retiring after 25 years of service.

Serna brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles as Acting Cabinet Secretary for the Department of Workforce Solutions, Acting Director for the State Personnel Office, and co-leadership for the Higher Education Department during the COVID-19 Read More

NMMSH: Celebrate Women In Space And Their Contributions In Exploration, Travel, And Science

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NMMSH News:

Learn about women space pioneers like Katherine Johnson, Sally Ride, and Svetlana Savitskaya 12-4 p.m. Sunday, March 8.

Enjoy a scavenger hunt of Women in Space throughout the museum, with food trucks, vendors, STEM booths, and exciting prizes. Admission to the event includes the museum and all-day star shows in the planetarium. Women in Space is presented in partnership with Women in Aviation International Land of Enchantment Chapter.

Two speakers will be sharing their experiences. Holloman Air Force Base 49th Maintenance Group Deputy Commander, Col. Kristen Torma, the first Read More

Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Daniel Roberts To Retire And Begin New Career With New Mexico National Guard

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Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Daniel Roberts speaking during the annual memorial ceremony outside the Justice Center to honor officers who died in the line of duty. He is scheduled to retire on Monday, March 2, following 16 years of service. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Roberts will retire on Monday, March 2, following 16 years of service.

“I was lucky I was able to serve the community where I grew up,” Cmdr. Roberts said. “But I am fortunate enough to continue my service with the New Mexico Army National Read More

Family’s Fate Forever Altered: Los Alamos Medical Center Saves Two Lives

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Hannah and Rayne Bachman and their children, Max and new baby Violet. Courtesy/LAMC

Los Alamos Medical Center News:

Contractions began the night of her due date, signaling the on-schedule conclusion of a perfectly healthy pregnancy. Bags were packed, and a trip to Santa Fe was all planned to welcome the Bachman family’s second child into the world. But just hours later, Hannah Bachman found herself in a terrifying emergency fighting for two lives.

“Everything was going fine and normal,” recalled the Los Alamos resident of that moment just more than one month ago. “And then, in the morning, my Read More