Los Alamos Daily Digest Friday, October 02, 2026
Ty's Take
Hezzie Gibson made it to 92, which on the Pajarito Plateau means you saw this town build itself from scratch, watched the Lab grow into something that changed the whole trajectory of northern New Mexico, and knew what mattered when the noise died down. The obits don't always tell you who shaped a place, but a long life lived here does, and there's something worth remembering in that. Meanwhile, the town's moving forward the way small communities do: kids getting recognized for their service, firefighters training the next crew, trails filling up with runners chasing golden aspens before the season turns. It's the rhythm of a place that's learned to hold onto what lasts while staying ready for whatever comes next.
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Cowboy Breakfast At Sheriff’s Posse Lodge Sunday Oct. 4
The Sheriff's Posse Lodge in Los Alamos will host a cowboy breakfast on Sunday, October 4.
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Los Alamos Reporter
LAHS Student Alea Kretz Honored As Distinguished Student Of Service By Rotary Club
Los Alamos High School student Alea Kretz received the Distinguished Student of Service award from the Rotary Club of Los Alamos on September 22 at the United Church of Los Alamos.
Los Alamos Fire Department Invites Community To Fire Academy Graduation Oct. 9
The Los Alamos Fire Department will hold a graduation ceremony for Fire Academy 34 recruits on October 9 from 10 am to noon at White Rock Baptist Church in White Rock. The ceremony celebrates the completion of a rigorous 26-week training program.
LTE: Endorsement For David Hampton For Los Alamos County Council
A local resident has endorsed David Hampton as a candidate for Los Alamos County Council, citing his extensive service with nonprofit organizations and county boards.
Registration Now Open For Family YMCA Winter Vendor Market
The Family YMCA is now accepting vendor applications for its Winter Vendor Market, which will take place as part of Los Alamos WinterFest. Local artists, makers, crafters, nonprofits, and small businesses are invited to register.
LANL Foundation Opens Applications For Four-Year Scholarships
The LANL Foundation has opened applications for its Four-Year Undergraduate Scholarship Program, offering up to $20,000 to high school seniors and current undergraduate students in Northern New Mexico. Since 1998, the program has distributed $15 million to nearly 3,000 students.
The Big Tesuque Trail Race Takes Runners Through Golden Aspens Saturday, Oct. 10
The Big Tesuque Trail Race will take runners through golden aspens on Saturday, October 10, with capacity for up to 250 participants.
LWVLA: Understanding The Constitutional Amendments
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos is providing information about constitutional amendments ahead of New Mexico's 2026 midterm election, with early voting beginning soon.
Obituary: H.L. ‘Hezzie Gibson’ Sept. 7, 1933 – Sept. 23, 2026
H.L. 'Hezzie' Gibson, a longtime resident, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, at the age of 93, leaving behind a family in New Mexico.
Los Alamos JJAB Annual Winter Clothing Project Is Underway
Los Alamos JJAB has launched its annual Winter Clothing Project to provide warm clothing to local youth as temperatures drop.
Cowboy Breakfast Set For Sunday, Oct. 4 At Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse Lodge
A cowboy breakfast will be served Sunday, October 4 at the Los Alamos Sheriff's Posse Lodge.
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