Melding The Present With The Past … Los Alamos County To Renovate Manhattan Project Dormitory Building
From left, the Manhattan Project Dormitory as it currently looks versus what Los Alamos County plans to do to the building and the surrounding area. The plan includes relocating the Manhattan Project National Historical Park’s visitor center and offices to the dormitory building as well as renovating one of the dorm rooms to be a one-bedroom suite for park staff. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
A 79-year-old building known as the Manhattan Project Dormitory, 1725 17th St., is unique. It is one of the few remaining buildings built during Read More
19th Hole Sports Pub Earns Golf Course Restaurant Lease
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
When Doug Osborn joined Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op as its general manager in 2017, he firmly decided not to get mixed up with food.
“I always said that I would never do food,” he told the Los Alamos Daily Post Wednesday afternoon. “Foods’ hard. It takes a lot of attention; you gotta be really good at it. We had good restaurants and we still have good restaurants in town.”
As time progressed and the restaurant at the Los Alamos County Golf Course clubhouse became available for leasing, Osborn said he reconsidered.
An avid golfer himself, Read More
Environmental Services To Close For Staff Training April 8
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed Wednesday, April 8, for employee development, safety training, certification compliance, and facility maintenance.
This includes operations at the Eco Station and the White Rock Overlook Convenience Center. Trash, yard waste, and recycling collection services will also be suspended. Collection services for those impacted will be provided Thursday, April 9.
Environmental Services will hold one training and certification day per quarter to ensure all employees remain compliant. The quarterly closure is to minimize Read More
Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget And Citizen’s Guide Available Online
COUNTY News:
The FY2027 Proposed Budget and Citizen’s Guide are published online at https://lacnm.com/budget.
You can also access the FY2027 Proposed Budget and the Citizen’s Guide to the Budget via the County website home page under What’s Happening:
In addition, you can also find the Citizen’s Guide to the Budget on the Finance and Budget page, where you can learn more about the Budget Process: https://www.losalamosnm.us/Government/Departments-and-Divisions/Administrative-Services/Finance-and-Budget
The FY2027 Proposed Budget is also available Read More
Registration Is Open For 2026 Spring Gymkhana Series
Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Registration is open for the 2026 Spring Gymkhana (Horse Play Day) Series! Participants can register for individual event days or sign up for the full series, running April 15–June 3, 2026. Choose the option that works best for you!
Gymkhana events often emphasize children’s participation, but adults are welcome too! In most of the western United States, the phrase “gymkhana” means “games on horseback”. The Gymkhana includes timed speed events such as barrel racing, keyhole race, flag race, pole bending, and on or off-horse roping.
Riders of all Read More
Update On Repaving Operations On Camp May Road
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s contractor for the Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project, DUB-L-EE, will begin paving operations on Camp May Road this week.
The work on Camp May Road is being done under the Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project (JMFPP), which began in April 2025. This project includes installation of underground utility infrastructure up to Pajarito Mountain. Waterlines and conduit for electric and fiber lines have been installed. Installation of vaults for fiber and electric lines has also been completed.
The following closures will be in place for Camp May Road:
- The
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LAPD News:Los Alamos County Library Board To Meet April 6
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 6, at the White Rock Branch Library.
The meeting is open to the public and available on Zoom.
- Zoom link – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88529414884
- Or Telephone: +17193594580, 88529414884# US
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Leisure Lagoon Closed Today For Maintenance
COUNTY News:
The Leisure Lagoon will be closed today, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, for maintenance. Front Desk services will be open and available.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to have the pool back up and running as soon as possible! Read More
Natural Gas Rate Change Addresses Operational Costs
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is proposing changes to its natural gas rate intended to close the gap between budgeted operational costs and the revenues that cover those costs.
An introduction of the proposed rate ordinance will be presented at the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) work session at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building as well as online via Zoom. A public hearing is scheduled for the BPU work session Wednesday, May 6.
Because DPU is a community-owned utility, BPU meetings are open Read More
Las Clinicas Del Norte Expands Service Hours
COUNTY News:
Las Clinicas del Norte, located at the Health Commons (1183 Diamond Drive, Suite D, Los Alamos) has expanded its operating hours. The clinic is now open from 7 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 7 a.m.–3 p.m., Wednesdays.
Las Clinicas Del Norte is a healthcare provider offering a range of services to support the health and well-being of the community in Los Alamos.
Services include:
- Primary Care Services: General medical care for individuals and families.
- Non-Emergency Medical Services: Available for non-urgent health issues.
- Sports Physicals: Physical examinations
Community Invited To Celebrate Manhattan Project National Historical Park 10th Anniversary April 8 At Fuller Lodge
COUNTY News:
Manhattan Project National Historical Park will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a community event, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.
The event starts with a program that reflects on the park’s first decade of preserving and sharing the complex history of the Manhattan Project in Los Alamos and its lasting impact on the world.
Following the program conclusion at 6:15 p.m., the event will offer visitors and locals an opportunity to connect with park staff and partners, learn more about the park’s mission, and commemorate a decade of preservation, Read More
Horse Play Day Set For Wednesday April 1 At Brewer Field
Gymkhana (Horse Play Day) is 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Brewer Field. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced Gymkhana (Horse Play Day), events that often emphasize children’s participation, and in most of the western United States, the phrase means “games on horseback”. The local Gymkhana is 5-9 p.m., Wednesday, April 1 at Brewer Field.
The event includes timed speed events such as barrel racing, keyhole race, flag race, pole bending, and on or off-horse roping.
For Gymkhana purposes, the exhibitor’s age as of Jan. 1, 2026, will be maintained throughout the year. Horses Read More
Daddy/Daughter Dance Friday April 3 At Fuller Lodge
The next Daddy/Daughter Dance is 6-8 p.m., Friday, April 3, at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County announces the next Daddy/Daughter Dance is 6-8 p.m., Friday April 3, at Fuller Lodge.
Attendees will enjoy light refreshments, crafts, music, dancing, and digital photo keepsakes to remember the evening.
Schedule:
- April 3 – Daddy/Daughter Dance;
- April 8 – Daddy/Daughter Dance; and
- April 10 – Family Dance & or (Mother/Son Dance).
$8 per person, $30 per family (2 Adults & 2 Children OR 1 Adult & 3 Children).
When:
- 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 3;
Los Alamos Photographer’s Show In Step Up Gallery
STEP UP GALLERY News:
The Los Alamos Photo Club is celebrating its 30th annual show in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Los Alamos Photo Club members exhibit their photographic work completed in the last year and invite regional photographers to show their photographs as well. The exhibit runs from April 3 to May 6.
This year, they will also celebrate the life of the late Hal Davis, a long-time member of the Los Alamos Photo Club, with a special display of his photographs.
The public is invited to the Opening Reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Monday, April 6, in the rotunda outside the gallery, where Read More
Canceled: April 2 County Transportation Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board meeting scheduled for April 2, 2026, has been canceled.
The Board will reconvene at its next scheduled meeting May 7, 2026. Read More
Video: Councilor Suzie Havemann Shares Meeting Highlights
Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann shares highlights from the March 17 council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: March 27-April 2, 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 March 27–April 2, 2026:
Friday, March 27, 2026
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 3-03-26
- 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
Betty Ehart Senior Center Scheduled For Renovations
The Betty Ehart Senior Center is scheduled to undergo renovations, including installing a new HVAC system, making the building ADA compliant and improving the parking lot. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Betty Ehart Senior Center (BESC) is in the process of getting a few upgrades.
Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) Executive Director Ramon Garcia touched on what those upgrades are: installing a new HVAC system, complying with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and bringing some of the building’s Read More
Los Alamos County Moves Closer To Zero Carbon Goal With Adoption Of EV Charger Plan
Los Alamos County Council adopted an EV charger plan during its work session March 17. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
A plan for County-wide electric vehicle (EV) chargers was adopted March 17 during the Los Alamos County Council work session.
Having this blueprint in place for where to install EV chargers is another step forward to reaching the County’s goal of being carbon neutral.
As Los Alamos County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule said during the March 17 work session, “These plans are tools meant to help Read More