Council OKs $17.9M Construction Bid For Fire Station No. 4
Los Alamos Fire Station No. 4 is set to become a brand-new building. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
With Los Alamos County Council’s approval of Spartan Construction of New Mexico’s $17.9 million bid; the replacement of Fire Station No. 4 is assured.
Council unanimously approved the bid during its regular meeting April 7. The start date for construction was not determined as of the council meeting, but Project Manager Sobia Sayeda said it is estimated that the project will be completed in November 2027.
The new station will be built next door to Read More
DPU’s Penny Drive Made Positive Change For Community
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities collected $240 in pennies and other small change from mid-February through the end of March to benefit the Utilities Assistance Program. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
In support of the Utilities Assistance Program (UAP), the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) recently led an effort to turn pennies into positive impact, raising an extra $240 for the program.
Funded through the generous, voluntary contributions of utility customers and community members, the UAP provides regular assistance to qualified, low-income residential Read More
Hilltopper Track & Field Racks Up More State Qualifying Marks At Cleveland Relays, Sepulveda Meet Of Champions
Amy Finn leapt 13’10” in the long jump at the Cleveland Storm Relays. Courtesy photo
Sophomore Koen Christensen ran a State Qualifying time of 4:32.84 in the 1600 m at the Cleveland Storm Relays. Courtesy photo
By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track and Field
It was a big week for the Hilltopper Track & Field teams, competing at the Cleveland Storm Relays on Friday, April 10 and the Marilyn Sepulveda Meet of Champions at UNM on Monday, April 13.
The Cleveland Storm Relays is a unique meet that requires teams to compete as relays for each event, so that usual individual events (for Read More
Los Alamos High School Schola Cantorum Wins 2026 4A State Choir Championship
The Los Alamos High School Schola Cantorum are the 2026 4A State Choir Choir Champions. Members of the choir include (back row, left to right): Mr. Rutledge, Kasey King, Brendan Treat, Sumner Tholen*, Griffen McCabe, and Ruben Diaz-Jimenez; (middle row, left to right): Abby Clay, Ayssa Sanders, Karly Seitz-Pruitt, Iris Butcher, Mattea Clarkson, Maici Guise, Eric Brown, Sara Muñoz, Camden Shunk, Alea Kretz*, Ralston Hoffer, and Gabriel Dodd; and (front row, left to right) Zachary Sestric, Naomi Miller, Gloria Marksteiner, Isabella Gletsos, Kaitlyn Nolen, Anya Seet, Blue ENgeman, Gyasi Read More
Los Alamos County Residents Select Tagline ‘Give A Shift’ For Climate Action Outreach Campaign
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County residents have selected the official tagline “Give a Shift” for the County’s upcoming climate action outreach campaign. With this tagline, the campaign will explore how shifting the choices you make can protect the environment, improve your family’s health, reduce costs, and continue a strong sense of community.
LAHS Boys Varsity Golf Team Victorious Tuesday At St. Mikes Spring Tournament
Pictured left to right Liam jones, Jacob Romero, Noah Romero, Javan Rael, Angus Smith, Lincoln Hoffer. Courtesy photo
By JASON ROMERO
Assistant Coach
The LAHS boys Varsity Golf team was victorious Tuesday at the St. Mikes Spring Tournament held at Santa Fe County Club. The hilltoppers battled the wind and cold weather to record an awesome team score of 301, securing 1st place ahead of St. Mikes (313) and Santa Fe High (327). Lincoln Hoffer finished in 2nd place 1 stroke off the leader with a 72.Javan Rael and Mikey Velasquez-Saiz tied for 5th place, both shooting a 76. Followed by Angus Smith (77), Read More
Environmental Sustainability Board To Meet April 16
Ryti: FY2027 Budget Hearing And Other Engagement Opportunities
By RANDALL RYTI
Chair
Los Alamos County Council
The annual budget hearings are scheduled for April 27, 28, and 29. The proposed FY2027 budget for Los Alamos County reflects a necessary shift in fiscal strategy—one that acknowledges a new economic reality after several years of unusually strong revenue growth.
At its core, this budget is about stabilization. Gross Receipts Tax (GRT), which accounts for roughly three-quarters of the County’s General Fund revenue, has proven to be volatile. After peaking in the post-pandemic period, revenues declined sharply—down nearly 18% in FY2025, Read More
Night To Remember Dance At Fuller Lodge April 17
County Board Of Public Utilities To Meet April 15
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom.
The agenda has been published and the complete packet is available here.
Update: Lunch With A Leader Robert Gibson April 16
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) invites the community to its Lunch with a Leader event, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall on Sage Loop.
This month’s leader has changed to Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities (BPU) Chair Robert Gibson, who will be discussing local issues with public utilities in light of recent changes.
Gibson served on the BPU 20 years ago, between serving terms on the County Council. He has also served on several other public boards and committees and as a bill analyst at the New Mexico State Legislature.
Gibson Read More
DPLA To Host Democratic Candidate Meet & Greets
Op-Ed: Criticizing Government For Not Having More Small Businesses Is Totally Misguided
By BILL ENLOE
Santa Fe
I read the letter written by Lisa Shin (link) criticizing the current County Council for not addressing the wishes of the community for more local businesses and a more vibrant downtown. It is not a surprise that Los Alamos residents would like to see those things happen. Criticism of the local government for not having them is totally misguided. I don’t believe government should or can successfully subsidize private businesses. Which ones do they pick to support? How long will the government continue to support the businesses? What about the local businesses we currently Read More
RPLA Announces April 2026 Events
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
We had a wonderful time with NM Rep. (District 63) and NM CD-3 Candidate Martin Zamora on March 28.
According to the most recent National Community Survey in Los Alamos County, over 97 percent of residents would like local businesses, fiscal stewardship, and communication and engagement to be prioritized in our community. However, the lowest performing areas continue to be the vibrancy of downtown/commercial areas, cost of living, shopping opportunities, and overall quality and variety of business and service establishments. Read More
Los Alamos Tennis Team Celebrates Senior Night With Win Against St. Michael’s
Los Alamos boys and girls teams. Left to right (back row), Coach Timur Khazratkulov, Coach Travis
Gibson, Leah Gramer, Olivia Hamilton, Vivian Haigh, Lucia Rudin, Alea Kretz, Ajla Bock, Julia Robel, Coach Lindsay Gibson, Levi Gibson, Adis Bock, Aditya Viswanathan, Mike Witkowski, Zach Gibson, Coach Nick Sarafin, (front row) Kylee Lovato, Angelie Echave, Caris Hatler, Lorrin Fordham, Emily Xu, Luke Gibson, Cullen McLean, Logan Swickley. Courtesy photo
By TRAVIS GIBSON
Tennis Coach
The Los Alamos Tennis team celebrated senior night with a win over St. Michael’s Wednesday night. The boys Read More
County Council Directs Staff To Probe Four-Way Stop At Urban Street And North Road
Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved directing the County to investigate and research the possibility of installing a four-way stop at the intersection of North Road and Urban Street during its regular meeting Tuesday night. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Over the years, a wide range of people have spurred Los Alamos County Council to act on various issues. During the regular council meeting Tuesday night, council was again moved to act due to a citizen’s petition.
Council voted 7-0 to direct staff and/or Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 10-16, 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 April 10-16, 2026:
April 10, 2026
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 4-07-26
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce “Los Alamos County Manager Update”
- 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
- 8 p.m.
Library To Host Open Chess Tournament At Fuller Lodge
Chess players in competition. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Public Library is excited to invite the public to join an open Chess Tournament from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., April 18, 2026, at Fuller Lodge. Also joining this tournament are members of the Santa Fe Chess Club and players of the Los Alamos Public Library’s weekly chess meetups.
This is the second chess tournament the Los Alamos Public Library is hosting in the last year. Previously, the tournament held inside Mesa Public Library was attended by a full house of players of all levels, including contenders who had never before competed Read More
LAFD Wildland Division Chief To Present Wildfire Preparedness Program At White Rock Library April 16
LAFD Wildland Division Chief Van Leimer
COUNTY News:
The White Rock Branch Library will host “Discover! Wildfire Preparedness 101,” a free program for adults, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, 2026, in the branch library’s multipurpose room.
The event is part of the library’s adult Discover! program series and will provide an overview of wildfire risk in Los Alamos County, along with practical steps residents can take to safeguard their homes and families.
The presentation incorporates principles such as defensible space, ignition-resistant construction, and community-level Read More
Los Alamos County’s April Sustainability Newsletter Is Live!
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Sustainability Newsletter for April is now published.
To subscribe to the newsletter, visit https://www.losalamosnm.gov, and select News Articles from the menu bar. Then simply provide all the requested information to start receiving the newsletter. Read More