Rotary Club of Los Alamos

25.10 Airport Manager Gary Stoddard, Tri-District Conference & Project Fair Weekend Greetings Rotarians & Friends, Our speaker this week is Los Alamos County Airport Manager Gary Stoddard. His career path began with a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology in 1998, after which he worked as an architectural designer and builder in Oakland, CA. In 2014, he earned a master’s degree in systems engineering from Iowa State University’s Industrial Engineering Department and joined Los Alamos National Laboratory as a building automation controls engineer.

25.10 Airport Manager Gary Stoddard, Tri-District Conference & Project Fair Weekend

Greetings Rotarians & Friends, Our speaker this week is Los Alamos County Airport Manager Gary Stoddard. His career path began with a B.A. in Cultural Anthropology in 1998, after which he worked as an architectural…

UPDATE: Today’s lunch rescheduled to 12:15

Sorry everyone, I didn't realize Eria had a scheduled tour so we won't be at Ruby K's until 12:15.

TODAY: Cultural Exchange Lunch Opportunity Greetings Rotarians, Please join us for lunch at Ruby K's today at 11:30 AM to meet our Peace Conference Speaker Eria Matsumae. We will be touring Bathtub Row and Los Alamos History Museum before lunch and Bandelier National Monument after lunch if you would like to join us!

TODAY: Cultural Exchange Lunch Opportunity

Greetings Rotarians, Please join us for lunch at Ruby K's today at 11:30 AM to meet our Peace Conference Speaker Eria Matsumae. We will be touring Bathtub Row and Los Alamos History Museum before lunch and Bandelier National Monument after lunch if you…

25.09 Brandi Engeman On Los Alamos Arts Greeting Rotarians and Friends, Today, our guest speaker is Brandi Engeman, Executive Director of Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC). Since its founding in 1967, LAAC has served as a catalyst for civic engagement through arts and culture. It operates the Fuller Lodge Art Center, providing gallery space, exhibition opportunities, a gallery shop, studio classes, and community programming. Through art fairs, daytime performance series, the Pajarito Literary Festival, and seasonal events like Pumpkin Glow and the Kite Festival, LAAC fosters cultural participation for all ages.

25.09 Brandi Engeman On Los Alamos Arts

Greeting Rotarians and Friends, Today, our guest speaker is Brandi Engeman, Executive Director of Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC). Since its founding in 1967, LAAC has served as a catalyst for civic engagement through arts and culture. It operates the Fuller…

25.09 Youth Exchange Speakers, Volunteers Needed This Weekend

Greeting Rotarians and Friends, At this week's lunch meeting, we have Lance Metcalf and Luke Creel speaking about the experiences abroad in youth exchange. We also have a busy weekend ahead and volunteers are much needed. Wednesday @…

25.09 District Governor Tom Simon Greetings Rotarians and Friends, This week's featured image is from The Food Depot Night At The Warehouse, where Rotarians from Los Alamos and Santa Fe and other community members were treated to a tour of the facility. Did you know they feed more than 40,000 individuals across northern New Mexico every month? That's a lot of logistics! This Week's Speaker - District Governor Tom Simon…

25.09 District Governor Tom Simon

Greetings Rotarians and Friends, This week's featured image is from The Food Depot Night At The Warehouse, where Rotarians from Los Alamos and Santa Fe and other community members were treated to a tour of the facility. Did you know they feed more than 40,000…

25.08 Jen Demas, Family Strengths Network Greetings Rotarians & Friends, August is almost over. The weather is starting to cool and the summer energy is waning, but there's a great Latin band Severo y El Grupo Fuego playing at the summer concert this Friday Aug 29. Instead of just doing an outreach table, what if we break out the party tent and have a little club party?

25.08 Jen Demas, Family Strengths Network

Greetings Rotarians & Friends, August is almost over. The weather is starting to cool and the summer energy is waning, but there's a great Latin band Severo y El Grupo Fuego playing at the summer concert this Friday Aug 29. Instead of just doing an…

25.08 Youth Exchange & Interact Greetings Rotarians & Friends, One of the most powerful ways Rotary changes lives is through our youth scholarships and exchange programs. By opening doors to education and global experiences, we give young people the chance to grow as leaders, explore new cultures, and build friendships that span the world. These opportunities plant seeds of understanding and peace that ripple out to strengthen entire communities.

25.08 Youth Exchange & Interact

Greetings Rotarians & Friends, One of the most powerful ways Rotary changes lives is through our youth scholarships and exchange programs. By opening doors to education and global experiences, we give young people the chance to grow as leaders, explore new cultures,…

25.08 Jessica Martinez on Immigration Our guest speaker this week will be Jessica Martinez, Director of Policy and Coalition Building at the New Mexico Immigration Center. Jessica works to shape state-level immigration policy, strengthen community coalitions, and advocate for the rights and well-being of immigrant families. Her talk will explore current immigration challenges in New Mexico, how policy impacts local communities, and the role of coalition-building in driving meaningful change.

25.08 Jessica Martinez on Immigration

Our guest speaker this week will be Jessica Martinez, Director of Policy and Coalition Building at the New Mexico Immigration Center. Jessica works to shape state-level immigration policy, strengthen community coalitions, and advocate for the rights and…

25.07 Assembly Meeting Greetings Rotarians & Friends, We have no speaker this week, but we do have some club matters to discuss. First, I attended the District Assembly last Saturday where I learned a few things about club management. I spent some time this weekend reviewing our bylaws and would like to discuss some proposed updates. I also want to remind members to please pay their dues in a timely manner.

25.07 Assembly Meeting

Greetings Rotarians & Friends, We have no speaker this week, but we do have some club matters to discuss. First, I attended the District Assembly last Saturday where I learned a few things about club management. I spent some time this weekend reviewing our bylaws and would…

25.07 Adam White on New Mexico Summits Greetings Rotarians & Friends, Thanks to everyone who came out to our year-end party last week! To everyone who couldn't make it, we missed you. I hope you're enjoying your summer! Here's the Year-End Report and here's the 24-25 Rotary Photo Album. This Week's Speaker Our speaker this week is Adam White, author of New Mexico Summits. Adam was born and raised in southern Louisiana.

25.07 Adam White on New Mexico Summits

Greetings Rotarians & Friends, Thanks to everyone who came out to our year-end party last week! To everyone who couldn't make it, we missed you. I hope you're enjoying your summer! Here's the Year-End Report and here's the 24-25 Rotary Photo Album. This…

Reminder: Collecting Ruidoso Relief And Bottle Caps Tonight Sorry for the short notice, but we'll have a collection box for Ruidoso emergency supplies and bottle caps for benches at tonight's year end dinner. It's also not too late to submit photos for the slideshow! The best way to support Ruidoso is to make a cash donation to Community Foundation of Lincoln County, but if you have any of the following items in your pantry or closet you'd like to donate, bring them tonight:

Reminder: Collecting Ruidoso Relief And Bottle Caps Tonight

Sorry for the short notice, but we'll have a collection box for Ruidoso emergency supplies and bottle caps for benches at tonight's year end dinner. It's also not too late to submit photos for the slideshow! The best way to support…

25.07 Ruidoso Needs Your Help As people of action, we are called to support our fellow New Mexicans in their time of need. Earlier this week, the village of Ruidoso was devastated by a sudden flash flood triggered by intense monsoon rains over recent wildfire burn scars. The Rio Ruidoso rose more than 20 feet in a matter of minutes, destroying homes, displacing families, and tragically claiming several lives.

25.07 Ruidoso Needs Your Help

As people of action, we are called to support our fellow New Mexicans in their time of need. Earlier this week, the village of Ruidoso was devastated by a sudden flash flood triggered by intense monsoon rains over recent wildfire burn scars. The Rio Ruidoso rose more…

25.07 Stratton on LAMC, Budget, & End Of Year Party Happy Independence Day Rotarians and Friends! We finally have a budget ready for your review. The dues are now $343, but I think it gives us the opportunity to increase our impact. If you approve of it, you don't have to do anything. If you have any objections, please bring them up at the next meeting or send them to…

25.07 Stratton on LAMC, Budget, & End Of Year Party

Happy Independence Day Rotarians and Friends! We finally have a budget ready for your review. The dues are now $343, but I think it gives us the opportunity to increase our impact. If you approve of it, you don't have to do anything. If you have…

25.07 New Year Goals & Plans Dear Rotarians and Friends, As we begin the 2025–26 Rotary year, I am honored to serve as your Club President and to work alongside each of you to make a meaningful difference in our community and beyond. At today's meeting, we will review our priorities, commitments, and resources. While a few details remain in progress, I am excited to share some highlights of our initial…

25.07 New Year Goals & Plans

Dear Rotarians and Friends, As we begin the 2025–26 Rotary year, I am honored to serve as your Club President and to work alongside each of you to make a meaningful difference in our community and beyond. At today's meeting, we will review our priorities, commitments,…

2025-26 Club Assembly To Discuss Upcoming Budget This Tuesday Greetings Rotarians & Friends! The Wernicke Family recently returned from a wonderful trip to Europe, where they had the chance to reconnect with last year’s exchange student, Joan Gurrera, and his family in Mallorca. If you ever have the opportunity to visit, Mallorca is one of Europe’s most naturally stunning destinations as well as rich in culture and history. Since we were already making the journey across the Atlantic, we also explored Iceland, southern Spain, and Paris.

2025-26 Club Assembly To Discuss Upcoming Budget This Tuesday

Greetings Rotarians & Friends! The Wernicke Family recently returned from a wonderful trip to Europe, where they had the chance to reconnect with last year’s exchange student, Joan Gurrera, and his family in Mallorca. If you ever have…

25.06 School’s Out! Greetings Rotarians and Friends, As the first week of summer vacation kicks off, there’s a renewed sense of energy in our community. School may be out, but Rotary is very much in session—and summer is a perfect time to reengage, recharge, and reconnect. We’re currently looking for members to step up as committee chairs for the coming year. If that feels like too big a commitment, don’t worry—we also welcome anyone who’d like to take the lead on just one event, whether it’s a service project, a social gathering, or inviting a guest speaker to an upcoming meeting.

25.06 School’s Out!

Greetings Rotarians and Friends, As the first week of summer vacation kicks off, there’s a renewed sense of energy in our community. School may be out, but Rotary is very much in session—and summer is a perfect time to reengage, recharge, and reconnect. We’re currently looking…

Summer Concerts Start Tonight! Rotary Club of Los Alamos will have an outreach table set up tonight starting at 5:30 PM at the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series at Ashley Pond. Tonight's artist is a New Mexico country musician Dzaki Sukarno. Please come share why you're a Rotarian to other members of the community! We'll be in the Non Profit Row east of the stage.

Summer Concerts Start Tonight!

Rotary Club of Los Alamos will have an outreach table set up tonight starting at 5:30 PM at the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series at Ashley Pond. Tonight's artist is a New Mexico country musician Dzaki Sukarno. Please come share why you're a Rotarian to other members…

25.05 Herbold on NM School for the Deaf, May is Youth Service Month Greeting Rotarians and Friends, This past Saturday was the Epic Day of Service. I'd love for us to participate next year as a club. Check it out some of the events shared on Facebook for some ideas for next year! Although we didn't have an organized club service event, I hope you still found ways to contribute to the community this weekend.

25.05 Herbold on NM School for the Deaf, May is Youth Service Month

Greeting Rotarians and Friends, This past Saturday was the Epic Day of Service. I'd love for us to participate next year as a club. Check it out some of the events shared on Facebook for some ideas for next year! Although we…

25.05 McCrory on Geothermal

Dear Rotarians and Friends, On Saturday, Los Alamos hosted the annual Jemez Mountain Trail Run, an event that draws some of the world's elite ultrarunners to run up to 50 miles from the Sheriff's Posse Lodge to the top of Pajarito Mountain and back with a few scenic…

Help Students Get To Washington For Climate Action In case you missed our meeting this week, Dr. Sara Mason gave us an enlightening talk on Citizens Climate Lobby and the climate advocacy work they're doing. If you are able, two Los Alamos students are raising money to attend the Citizens Climate Lobby. I'm sure they'd appreciate your support!

Help Students Get To Washington For Climate Action

In case you missed our meeting this week, Dr. Sara Mason gave us an enlightening talk on Citizens Climate Lobby and the climate advocacy work they're doing. If you are able, two Los Alamos students are raising money to attend the Citizens Climate…

May 6: Mason on Citizens Climate Lobby and Upcoming Events Greetings Rotarians, Thanks to everyone who attended, volunteered, and spread the word about our Sheriff's Posse Lodge Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser last Sunday. The event raised $1,887 for our future projects! We also handed out business cards and spread the word about Rotary's impact and meeting times to the 300 or so attendees. Let's keep that momentum going as the weather warms up and we spend more time outside and socializing.

May 6: Mason on Citizens Climate Lobby and Upcoming Events

Greetings Rotarians, Thanks to everyone who attended, volunteered, and spread the word about our Sheriff's Posse Lodge Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser last Sunday. The event raised $1,887 for our future projects! We also handed out business…

Pancake Fundraiser This Sunday! Just a reminder that you are invited to come have all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausage this Sunday, May 4th 7-11 AM at the Sheriff's Posse Lodge for only $10! This event will help us fundraise for student scholarships and service projects like Meals of Hope. And if you want to help, we're still looking for volunteers on Saturday 4-6 PM to set up tables.

Pancake Fundraiser This Sunday!

Just a reminder that you are invited to come have all-you-can-eat pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausage this Sunday, May 4th 7-11 AM at the Sheriff's Posse Lodge for only $10! This event will help us fundraise for student scholarships and service projects like Meals of…

Apr 29: Chamber of Commerce Director Sandy Jones, Earth Week Recap, Pancake Breakfast May 5 Dear Rotarians and Friends, It's easy to forget we owe our very lives to this planet. Let’s make sure we're giving back. Whether it’s through planting a tree, cleaning up a trail, or supporting a clean water project, we can shape a healthier, greener future for everyone. By simply making everyday choices to consume less and more efficiently, we can easily make a difference.

Apr 29: Chamber of Commerce Director Sandy Jones, Earth Week Recap, Pancake Breakfast May 5

Dear Rotarians and Friends, It's easy to forget we owe our very lives to this planet. Let’s make sure we're giving back. Whether it’s through planting a tree, cleaning up a trail, or supporting a clean…

Apr 15: Laura Gonzales on Rotary Projects Dear Rotarians and Friends, As the weather warms up and the days get longer, it's the perfect time to re-energize our commitment to Rotary. There's many opportunities coming up to get involved in community service, reach out to potential new members, or help lead the club in the 25–26 Rotary year. Here's just a few coming up in the next few weeks.

Apr 15: Laura Gonzales on Rotary Projects

Dear Rotarians and Friends, As the weather warms up and the days get longer, it's the perfect time to re-energize our commitment to Rotary. There's many opportunities coming up to get involved in community service, reach out to potential new members, or…

April Is Earth Month From Fifty years ago, the first Earth Day was held on 22 April, 1970, launching a wave of action to protect our environment, including the passage of landmark environmental laws in the United States. Other countries soon followed suit. Every year since, the day has been set aside to focus on mobilizing for action to protect our planet. As people of action, Rotarians have been shaping the conversation on the environment for years, from addressing climate change that threatens entire food systems to fighting pollution that clogs our air and water.

April Is Earth Month

From Fifty years ago, the first Earth Day was held on 22 April, 1970, launching a wave of action to protect our environment, including the passage of landmark environmental laws in the United States. Other countries soon followed suit. Every year since, the day has been set…

Apr 1: Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverly Simpson

Dear Rotarians and Friends, Dear Fellow Rotarians, April is National Donate Life Month. This month, we honor those who have given the gift of life, celebrate the renewed lives of recipients, and encourage others to consider registering as…

Mar 11: LAHS NJROTC Chief Ayers Greetings Rotarians and Friends, Last weekend, I attended the President-Elect Training Seminar (PETS). One of the activities was to share your reason for joining Rotary in front of the class so here it goes: In 2017, my wife Alejandra was diagnosed with kidney failure. It was the first time in my life that I felt powerless. All of my knowledge, skill, and determination couldn't change the reality we faced.

Mar 11: LAHS NJROTC Chief Ayers

Greetings Rotarians and Friends, Last weekend, I attended the President-Elect Training Seminar (PETS). One of the activities was to share your reason for joining Rotary in front of the class so here it goes: In 2017, my wife Alejandra was diagnosed with kidney…

Mar 3: LAFD Chief Hughes Greetings Rotarians and Friends, Though world leaders may falter, it is often the strength of community service organizations that upholds the values of compassion, generosity, and action. Rotary has always stood as a beacon of service above self, stepping in where others step back, ensuring that those in need are not forgotten. The greatest impact often comes not from those in positions of authority, but from individuals and groups willing to answer the call when others do not.

Mar 3: LAFD Chief Hughes

Greetings Rotarians and Friends, Though world leaders may falter, it is often the strength of community service organizations that upholds the values of compassion, generosity, and action. Rotary has always stood as a beacon of service above self, stepping in where others…

Feb 25: Dropinski on Working Man’s Work in the Construction Industry Greetings Rotarians and Friends, Thank you to everyone who helped make this weekend’s Crab Fest such a tremendous success. From our dedicated Interact volunteers and generous sponsors to our hardworking organizers and everyone who attended, this event would not have been possible without your support. It was truly wonderful to see so many members of our community come together—not just to enjoy great food and company, but to help make a difference in the world.

Feb 25: Dropinski on Working Man’s Work in the Construction Industry

Greetings Rotarians and Friends, Thank you to everyone who helped make this weekend’s Crab Fest such a tremendous success. From our dedicated Interact volunteers and generous sponsors to our hardworking organizers and everyone…