County: Safer Driving Starts With You…
From Los Alamos County:
Safer Driving Starts With You…
Let’s make SAFE decisions behind the wheel:
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- Buckle up
- Follow the speed limit
- Don’t drive distracted
- Drive sober
- Maybe even Drive Less Los Alamos!
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Whether you commute to Los Alamos from Santa Fe, Española, or live here locally, Los Alamos County asks you to change your driving habits.
Why not consider walking, biking, taking the bus, or carpooling instead of driving alone? You’ll save money, reduce air pollution, and minimize traffic congestion. Added benefits include making new friends and improving your health if you’re walking Read More
Scenes From Friday Night Summer Concert With Glitter P!NK
Scene from the Summer Concert featuring Michelle Cottrell performing as P!NK in Glitter in the Air Friday at Ashley Pond Park, presented by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County and sponsored by EXIT Realty Advantage NM, Title Guaranty and Bell Bank Mortgage. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Michelle Cottrell performing as P!NK in Glitter in the Air Friday at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: June 19-25, 2026
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for June 19-25, 2026:
Friday, June 19, 2026
- 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 AM The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11:00 AM County Council Replay 6-09–26
- 04:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 06:00 PM Understanding Homelessness
- 08:00 PM LARSO Town Hall Meeting
- 12:00 AM Free Speech TV
Saturday, Read More
Santa Fe Desert Chorale Announces 2026 Season
Members of the Santa Fe Desert Chorale. Courtesy/Santa Fe Desert Chorale
SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE News:
The Santa Fe Desert Chorale (the Desert Chorale) announces its 2026 season, bringing together 24 of the nation’s top ensemble singers for 27 choral concerts and community events in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
Its Summer Festival, taking place July 12-Aug. 2, is one of the largest and most significant choral events in the United States.
The Desert Chorale Summer Festival includes three commissioned world premieres by Shawn Kirchner, Moira Smiley, and Shavon Lloyd; the return of Rachmaninoff’s Read More
Op-Ed: Response To Matthew Jeremy’s Response To James Rickman’s Op-Ed
By DAVE WILSON
Los Alamos
Mr. Jeremy brings up some valuable and useful insights in regard to the Fourth Amendment, and the expectation of personal privacy when an individual is in a public space (link). I appreciate the time he took to do so. He is indeed correct that the courts have ruled that there is no legal presumption or expectation of privacy when you walk out your front door and into public areas. Indeed, you compromise your expectation of privacy even when you exit your home and go into your backyard.
“At the time it was adopted, the Fourth Amendment prohibited the government from entering Read More
Posts From The Road: The Angel Of Route 66
Arizona Route 66 Museum: The Arizona Route 66 Museum in Kingman, Ariz. has a very nice display of Angel Delgadillo and his work with Historic Route 66 and Arizona Tourism. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Angel: Angel Delgadillo discusses the 10 long years between the opening of I-40 in 1978 and the designation of Historic Route 66 in 1988 when he felt like Seligman had been forgotten. Once the Historic Route 66 was established many tourist and tour buses returned to Route 66, which brought the town back to life. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Read More
Fr. Glenn: Reflecting
By Fr. Glenn Jones:
It’s interesting to witness the paroxysms of many over Elon Musk becoming the first trillionaire—the launching of the SpaceX to public trading bumping him through that heretofore unattained ceiling. Of course, it’s a tenuous title; if the stock market takes a downturn or the economy goes into one of its periodic recessions, he’ll likely lose that trillionaire mark and only be worth several hundred billion … poor thing. Of course, most of his wealth is in stock and company ownerships (companies which employ tens of thousands of people, by the way: Tesla 134,000, SpaceX (including Read More
Today Is Flag Day 2026: So What’s It All About?
Today marks Flag Day 2026. Courtesy photo
From The Old Farmer’s Almanac:
Flag Day is today, Sunday, June 14, 2026. What is Flag Day all about? Who really designed the first flag, and what do the red, white, and blue colors symbolize? See how much you know about U.S. flag history and meaning, plus find five fun trivia questions to test your knowledge.
What is Flag Day?
Flag Day is a celebration of the American flag that occurs each year on June 14, the anniversary of the flag’s official adoption.
What we know fondly as the “Stars and Stripes” was adopted by the Continental Congress as the official Read More
League Of Women Voters’ Lunch With A Leader To Feature County Community Development Director Elias Isaacson
Elias Isaacson
Community Development Director
Los Alamos County
From the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos:
Have you ever wondered what the League of Women Voters’ Lunch with a Leader is all about? Every month the League invites a local or regional expert to talk with the community about current issues. The event is held at the Unitarian Church Fellowship Hall on N. Sage Street. The meetings are open to all.
This month on Thursday, June 18, the community is invited to hear Community Development Director Elias Isaacson discuss economic development in Los Alamos County.
Attendees arrive around Read More
New Mexico Historic Sites Selected For Prestigious Award Of Excellence For Impact Of Taylor-Mesilla
The Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site embodies the rich history and heritage of the Southwest borderlands and offers tours, lectures, and interactive programming for the public. The property of two storefronts and a large residence is on the historic Old Mesilla Plaza, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Courtesy/NMDCA
NMDCA News:
MESILLA — New Mexico Historic Sites was selected as a 2026 Award of Excellence winner for the opening of Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site by the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) Leadership in History awards committee.
“The staff Read More
Vasquez Seeks Answers About Diverted National Park Fees
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez
From the Office of U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter on June 12, 2026, to Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum raising concerns that approximately $90 million in National Park Service entrance fee revenues have been redirected from park maintenance and repairs to fund cosmetic “beautification” projects in Washington, D.C.
The Rep. Gabe Vasquez noted repairs and maintenance are being deprioritized at places like Carlsbad Caverns and White Sands National Park to pay for wasteful, ornamental projects Read More
Daily Postcard: Spire Atop LDS Church In Silhouette
Daily Postcard: The spire atop the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints viewed in silhouette at sunrise Tuesday on Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock. Courtesy photo Read More
Council Proclaims June 7-13 Pride Week In Los Alamos
Members of the Los Alamos Pride accept a proclamation, declaring June 7-13 as LGBTQ+ Pride Week in Los Alamos, from County Councilor Theresa Cull, second from right, during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed June 7-13 as “LGBTQ+ Pride Week in Los Alamos” Tuesday night. Councilor Theresa Cull read the proclamation:
WHEREAS: everyone has the right to live without fear or prejudice, discrimination, violence, or hatred based on gender identity or expression or sexual orientation; and,
WHEREAS: Read More
County: Keeping An Eye On The Weather? Use The Local Weather And Storm Alert System
COUNTY News:
When lightning is detected within 10 miles of a Weather Station during operation hours, audible and visible alerts will activate.
The alert remains active for 30 minutes from the most recent lightning strike, with a visible countdown timer showing when it is safe to resume outdoor activities.
Local Weather Stations are located at Ashley Pond Park, Los Alamos County Golf Course, North Mesa Sports Complex, Overlook Park and Piñon Splash Pad in White Rock.
Visit the “Weather and storm alert system” page to view current conditions: https://www.losalamosnm.gov/Community/Alerts-current-conditions#section-7 Read More
Bear Strolls Around Backyard On Estante Way In White Rock
A plump bear strolls around the backyard of a residence this morning on Estante Way in White Rock. Photo by Jim Gourdoux Read More
Los Alamos JJAB To Meet Wednesday June 17
Los Alamos JJAB News:
The next meeting of Los Alamos JJAB will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17.
The meeting will be held via video conferencing, and the agenda is available at www.losalamosjjab.com.
The public is welcome, please contact JJAB at info@losalamosjjab.com or 505.709.8125 for additional information. Read More
Local Youth Roller Hockey ROLLS In The Summer Fun At Los Alamos County Ice Rink
Coach Joe Artnak provides instruction and demonstration on proper skating techniques Wednesday, June 10, at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Cayden Gong reaches in to try and steal the ball from Samuel Klumpp before he shoots Wednesday at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation and the Los Alamos Hockey Association (LAHA) have partnered once again to bring another summer season of youth roller hockey to the Los Alamos community!
The kickoff session for the Summer 2026 season Read More
McQuiston: When The Smoke Shows Up … A Wildfire Guide For Los Alamos Families
By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
You usually smell it before you see it. A sharp pine smell drifts in through a window. Or a smudge of smoke shows up over the Jemez that wasn’t there the day before. You step outside, look west toward the forest, and reach for your phone to find out where it’s coming from.
If you’ve lived on the hill for long, you don’t need to be told this matters. Los Alamos has watched fire come over the ridge before. The dry weeks of late spring and early summer, before the monsoon rains arrive in July, are when it happens here. Most years it stays in
Red-eared Slider Turtle Sunbathing On Rock In Ashley Pond
A hardy Red-eared slider turtle is spotted sunbathing on a rock recently in Ashley Pond. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
Documents Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room
LANL News:
New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Review, Annual Progress Report on Chromium Interim Measure and Characterization, April 2024 Through March 2025, Revision 1
https://ext.em-la.doe.gov/GovFTPFiles/api/GetFiles/GetFile?fileName=EMID-704371_NMED_Review_Cmmt_Resp_2025_Annual_Cr_Pr+Rep_Comm+Resp_R1_061126.pdf