Council Approves $350.2 Million Budget For Fiscal Year 2027
From left, Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent presents to council Tuesday the long range financial plan for FY 2027 while Chief Financial Officer Melissa Dadzie and Administrative Services Director Helen Perraglio listen. Council approved 6-1 with Councilor David Reagor opposed the $350,220,288 budget for FY 2027. Reagor explained he opposed the Department of Public Utilities’ budget and felt the capital improvement projects budgeted in FY 2027 warranted more discussion. Regarding the items that were placed in the ‘parking lot’ to be reviewed further, council Read More
Council Tentatively OKs FY2027 Interdepartmental Budget
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti listens to the presentation on the FY 2027 interdepartmental budget this evening in Council Chambers. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the $8.1 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves DPU’s FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities Manager Philo Shelton presents his department’s FY2027 budget this evening to the council. Council approved 6-1, with Councilor David Reagor opposed, to tentatively approve the department’s $94.6 million budget. Council also tentatively approved a $900,000 for a joint budget option between the utilities and Public Works departments, which would be for a road re-pavement and utility infrastructure improvement project. Screenshot/LADP Read More
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Council Tentatively Approves Public Works FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos County Public Works Department Director Eric Martinez presents his department’s FY2027 budget to the council this evening. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the department’s $64.3 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves LAPD’s FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone presents his department’s FY 2027 budget to the council this evening. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the department’s $20.1 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves LAFD’s FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg, far right, presents his department’s FY 2027 budget this evening to the council. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the $58.2 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively OKs Community Svcs. Dept. FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos County Community Services Department Director Cory Styron presents his department’s FY 2027 budget to the council this evening in Council Chambers. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the $33.5 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
New Mexico State Treasurer Names Linda P. Gallegos As State Cash Manager
Linda P. Gallegos
From the Office of the Treasurer’s Office:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Treasurer’s Office today announced Linda P. Gallegos as the new State Cash Manager, effective Monday, May 4, 2026.
Gallegos brings decades of public finance, treasury operations, and government leadership experience to the role, where she will oversee the state’s daily cash management functions and strengthen coordination between the State Treasurer’s Office’s (STO) Cash Management and Investment Divisions to maximize efficiency, transparency, and returns for New Mexico taxpayers.
Her appointment Read More
UNM-Los Alamos To Host Student And Instructor Art Show
UNMLA News:
The community is invited to a UNM-Los Alamos Art Show from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, on campus in the library. The show will feature art from students and instructors along with a pottery wheel demonstration and refreshments.
Event questions can be directed to unmlacommunications@unm.edu. Read More
Los Alamos County Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions April 28
COUNTY News:
Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has enacted fire restrictions to Stage 1, effective today, April 28, within the boundaries of Los Alamos County to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, and natural and historical artifacts.
Under the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Order 2026-01, stringent restrictions and conditions are imposed as follows:
- Building, maintaining, and use of outdoor fires, including campfires and recreational fires of any
DPU’s Outdoor Watering Rule Starts On May 1
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities’ outdoor watering rule starts on Friday, May 1 and runs through Wednesday, Sept. 30.
DPU kindly asks residents to water according to their address and the schedule from May through September.
Most importantly, refrain from watering between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day. Read More
Op-Ed: Flag Etiquette At NO KINGS
By NEILL GOLTZ
Los Alamos
I am a recent immigrant to the Los Alamos community, but here long enough to have participated 3 times with the local “Indivisible” chapter at the “NO KINGS” rallies at Ashley Pond and along Trinity Drive and Central Avenue.
At a recent chapter meeting, I learned that a number of people in the community were upset with the upside-down display of two or three American flags.
I represent that this expression of my feelings is entirely my own, and in no way is the policy or advocacy of the “Indivisible” organization, or any of its other participants.
“NO KINGS” rally participants Read More
Los Alamos Youth Lacrosse Wins 2026 Santa Fe Jamboree
The 2026 12U Los Alamos Lacrosse team includes Steven Richardson, Matt Martinez, Elijah Martinez, Corbin Wakeford, Daniel Certik, David Hargather, Quentin Adams, and Iszakiah Chacon, and coaches Jennifer Martinez, Michael Hargather, Antonio Martinez, Dan Wakeford and Isaac Chacon. Team members not pictured: Brian Cardon, Ronan Parton, Korbin Parton, Oliver Snapp and Logan Haigh. Photo by Binh Wakeford
By MICHAEL HARGATHER
Assistant Coach
Los Alamos Lacrosse
Los Alamos Youth Lacrosse participated in the 2026 Santa Fe Jamboree on April 25–26. The 12U team (ages 11 and 12) went undefeated Read More
Dannemann: Voters Will Decide About Paying Legislators
By MERILEE DANNEMANN
Triple Spaced Again
© 2026 by Merilee Dannemann
If New Mexico legislators were paid a salary, what would you expect them to do that they have not been doing up till now?
New Mexico is the only state legislature where legislators are not paid something like a salary, though they do receive per diem and mileage compensation. This November, a proposed amendment to the state constitution (House Joint Resolution 5) will be on the ballot, asking voters to approve or vote down proposed compensation. You and I will vote on this proposal.
Here’s the problem: The language of the proposed Read More
Free Entry To New Mexico Museums And Historic Sites For Active-Duty Military Through Blue Star Program
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — Active-duty military personnel, including National Guard, Reserve, and their families, will receive free admission to the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs’ eight museums and eight historic sites this summer through the Blue Star Museums program.
The New Mexico Arts & Military program is launching the campaign to raise awareness of this opportunity for more than 43,000 active-duty military members, National Guard, and their families in New Mexico. Free admission runs from Armed Forces Day, May 16, 2026, through Labor Day, September 7, 2026.
The program Read More
‘Printed At The Palace’ Brings Historic Printing To Life
NMHM News:
SANTA FE — Walk into the Palace Press at the New Mexico History Museum, and you might see a vintage printing press in action as the curator prints posters on a Vandercook proof press. You might even have the chance to turn the handle and make your own print. A new exhibition at the Museum, “Printed at the Palace,” celebrates this unique letterpress print shop located inside the historic Palace of the Governors and showcases a selection of broadsides, flyers, and limited-edition prints and books created at the Press.
“The Palace Press has been an invaluable resource for printing history Read More
Meow Wolf Honored As One Of TIME100 Companies Industry Leader In Travel & Tourism
Lyra’s Keep is a place for rest and reflection. This cavernous haven welcomes visitors to take a seat, to explore the ancient history of the Y’ruks, and marvel at the miniature worlds preserved within the stone columns. Lyra’s Keep was built by the Y’ruks, a people of the Ossuary world, as a memorial dedicated to those whose lives were lost in a volcanic cataclysm. Following the cataclysm, this space became a symbol of hope, a place to build a new society and preserve the past using the memory storing properties of Oss. Lyra’s Keep also commemorates Lyra Osstrand, the first Y’ruk to commune with Oss. Read More
Stars Align For New Mexico Dark Sky Event May 15-17
CDTC News:
West-central New Mexico is home to iconic natural features like El Malpais National Monument and the Gila Wilderness, America’s first designated wilderness. Now, a group of organizations is encouraging people to look skyward to discover more of the region’s wonders.
The second annual Continental Divide Trail Dark Sky Gathering will take place May 15–17 in Pie Town, a community famous for its pies—and its access to some of the darkest night skies along the Continental Divide.
According to DarkSky International, artificial light pollution from human development disrupts wildlife, Read More
Popejoy Presents Delivers $47 Million To State Economy Through Broadway In New Mexico Series
THEATER News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Broadway nights at Popejoy Hall are turning up the energy in Albuquerque and boosting community spending along the way. The Popejoy Presents Roybal-Mack & Cordova, P.C. Broadway in New Mexico Series, in partnership with Broadway Across America, has contributed more than $47 million in economic activity over the past 24 months. During the current season alone, Broadway presentations at Popejoy Hall are expected to generate more than $26 million for the local economy.
Popejoy Hall draws audiences from across Albuquerque and communities throughout New Read More