Portions Of Los Alamos Golf Course Remain Open For Practice, Shopping & Dining During Restoration Project
Golfers can use the practice range and the main putting green.
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials confirm that while most of the Los Alamos County Golf Course remains closed to allow newly installed turf to take root, several amenities remain open to the public.
Golfers can enjoy the practice range and main putting green, which remain open for individual and group practice. Range balls are available 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The range closes at 3:30 p.m. Sundays, to allow for mowing preparation on Monday mornings.
The Pro Shop is open 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, offering Read More
Military Order Of The World Wars June 17 Meeting To Feature Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone
Los Alamos Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone
MOWW News:
This month’s meeting of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) will be on Tuesday, June 17. This month’s speaker will be Los Alamos Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone.
Chief Sgambellone retired from the Mansfield Police Department in 2013 after being selected as Chief of Police in Los Alamos. Since being hired, Sgambellone has focused on preparing, achieving, and maintaining National Accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
The Department earned this distinction with 100% compliance Read More
County Environmental Sustainability Board To Meet June 18
Video: Councilor Reagor On Highlights Of June 10 Meeting
Cone Zone: Week Of June 16, 2025
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors.
For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the County Projects page at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note that the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Piñon School Access Road Construction Begins
Construction crews with Jaynes Corporation began the Piñon Read More
Pavement Sagging Under N.M. 4 Westbound In White Rock
COUNTY News:
The County has announced that a water leak under the westbound lane of N.M. 4 in White Rock is causing the pavement to sag. The underground water pipeline under this section of road was replaced earlier this year.
Wagner Construction, the Minnesota-based company contracted by Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities for the work, has mobilized crews expected to arrive Friday afternoon in Los Alamos.
In the meantime, the westbound lane was closed for a short period this afternoon so steel plates could be placed over the sagging section until the contractor arrives to make repairs. Read More
Feral Cattle Roundup June 14 In Bayo & Pueblo Canyons
Bayo and Pueblo Canyon Trail closure map. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
On Saturday, June 14, operations will begin to safely and humanely remove the remaining feral cattle from Bayo and Pueblo Canyons.
For the safety of recreational users and contractors, the Bayo and Pueblo Canyon Trails will be closed.
Also, access from the N.M. 502 gate into Pueblo Canyon will be closed. The County anticipates the trails will reopen Monday, June 23.
Restricted access to trails and roads:
- Camp Hamilton
- Tent Rocks Trail
- Fireline Trail
- Zipline Trail
- Bayo Canyon Road
- Pueblo Canyon Road
For more information, contact Read More
Celebrating The Dedication Of Los Alamos Businesses … Chamber Honors ‘2025 Business Of The Year’ Recipients
The 2025 Business of the Year winners include Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op, Beef & Leaf, Blue Window Bistro, The Family YMCA, Flowers by Gillian, Los Alamos Co-op Market, Los Alamos County, Los Alamos Daily Post, Pajarito Environmental Education Center, Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse, and Zia Credit Union, selected after 527 votes cast by the public, gather for a group photo Friday on stage at the pond. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
During a special ceremony on stage at the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park, the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce honored Read More
Broadband Project Construction Expected To Begin June 2026
Broadband Manager Jerry Smith
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The community broadband project is in the planning stages, but Broadband Manager Jerry Smith reported to Los Alamos County Council in May that construction is tentatively scheduled to begin June 2026.
He explained that the project is in phase one, which is the design and engineering phase. Plans include high level and low-level designs.
The high-level design involves gathering data for the County, building maps, verifying County-owned infrastructure, discussing how to phase the build out, Read More
Hampton: The Role Of The County Health Council In Our Community
By LISA HAMPTON
Chair
Los Alamos County Health Council
As Chair of the Los Alamos County Health Council, I wanted to provide an update about the role of the Health Council and our current activities and objectives moving forward.
The Los Alamos County Health Council is a state-mandated entity, and because of that has specific deliverables that must be met each year. In 2019, the State of New Mexico established 33 health councils and 10 tribal councils (through the passing of HB 137), which have legislative funding appropriated to them each year for carrying out a set of deliverables that includes Read More
Second Guaje Pines Cemetery Master Plan Public Meeting
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has partnered with Sloane Consulting Group to develop a comprehensive Master Plan for Guaje Pines Cemetery, located at 901 Range Rd.
This plan will outline a long-term vision for the care, maintenance, and development of the cemetery, ensuring it remains a peaceful and meaningful place for generations to come.
As part of the community engagement process, the County invites residents to take part in a Public Meeting to share feedback and ideas directly with the project team. The Sloane Consulting team will be sharing initial design concepts for public input. Read More
Canceled: Missing Endangered Advisory For Lacey Baessette
LAPD News:
Update: The Los Alamos Police Department’s Missing Endangered Advisory for Lacey Baessette, 17, of Los Alamos is canceled.
Baessette, who went missing around noon Tuesday, has been located. Read More
Night Moves To Rock Summer Concert Friday At The Pond
Summer Concert headliner Night Moves to play a 3-hour set, 6-9 p.m. this Friday, June 13, at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
Sancre Productions
This week, our featured artist is an Albuquerque-based rock band called Night Moves, and they will play a 3-hour set 6-9 p.m. this Friday, June 13, at Ashley Pond Park. Special thanks to this week’s sponsor, Wheeed LLC.
The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series is free to the public and will continue every Friday night of the summer until Sept. 5.
This is not the first concert for the members of Night Moves. Each has Read More
Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers Speech & Debate Raising Funds For National Travel
Hilltalkers team members and National Qualifiers, back row from left, Tevi Funaki, Lilia Keller-Moore, Matthea Fung, Emily Xu, Suchir Jha, Uxue Sansinena, Erin Brodnax, Zoe Bent, front row from left, Cameron Dale, Sean Lo, Lin Wolf, and Coach Donald Poston. Photo by Lin Wolf
Youth and Government competitors Eva Gerber and Maia Warren. Not pictured Ian Corey). Photo by Lin Wolf
By LIN WOLF
LAHS Hilltalkers
The Los Alamos High School (LAHS) Hilltalkers Speech and Debate team is all buckled up for a Reading Road Trip for the summer. In order to fund their summer travel to the National Speech and Read More
Los Alamos Airport Hosts Open House June 28
COUNTY News:
Come explore aviation up close at the Los Alamos Airport Open House, as part of 2025 Los Alamos ScienceFest. Los Alamos County and Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 691 will host a morning of aviation activities, exhibits, and family fun from 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Saturday, June 28, at the Airport (1040 Airport Rd). This event is free and open to the public.
The morning’s events will include paramotor and RC model flying demonstrations, flight simulators, and an exhibit and lecture by photographer and pilot Chris Dahl-Bredine. Attendees can get up close and personal with Read More
Cities Work Partnership Is Getting Underway In Los Alamos
Courtesy/Cities Work
By ANNA DILLANE
Steering Committee Member
Los Alamos Local Business Coalition
The Los Alamos Local Business Coalition is excited to announce that the Cities work partnership is beginning! We suggested Cities work and initiated the first meeting on Feb. 7, 2025. The Coalition steering team and three County councilors (Randall Ryti, Ryn Herrmann and David Reagor) met with a representative of Cities work and they explained how at the end of the process they would present an in-depth report on county codes and best practices, they would draft ordinances and regulations, Read More
‘Earth Is The Magnet Of The Sky’ Opening Reception Saturday June 14 In Step Up Gallery
Artist Catherine Eaton Skinner in her Seattle Studio, will give a gallery talk at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery
STEP UP GALLERY News:
The not-to-be-missed art exhibit “Earth is the Magnet of the Sky” opens Friday in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library, with an opening reception, 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14.
The accomplished artist Catherine Eaton Skinner will give a gallery talk at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and all are welcome to attend.
This exhibit will grace the gallery walls through Thursday, July 24.
Illumination Read More
Los Alamos County Office Of Emergency Management & LACDC To Host Virtual LEPC Meeting To Help Local Businesses Prepare For Emergencies
County News:
The Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in partnership with Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC), will host a virtual Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting focused on business preparedness and continuity planning, 9-10 a.m. Monday, June 23, via Zoom.
This interactive session is designed to equip local business owners with practical tools and guidance to help them prepare for and respond to potential disruptions. The presentation will walk participants through the fundamentals of creating a Business Continuity Plan, Read More
County Issues June Update On Los Alamos Golf Course
Los Alamos County Golf Course status photo taken June 5 of #1 green surround. See more photos here. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County staff have been monitoring the golf course and, as published, reviewed the course on June 9, to provide better clarity and to ensure optimal conditions for play. The updated schedule reflects changes in course availability and ongoing preparations.
Updated details:
- The practice range and main putting green will remain open. These areas will be available to golfers for practice. Range balls are available 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
4th Of July Spectacular Schedule Of Events
COUNTY News:
The 4th of July is right around the corner and Los Alamos County is gearing for the event! The 4th of July Spectacular will be held from 4 p.m.–10 p.m., Friday, July 4th, at Ashley Pond Park in Los Alamos.
The day of entertainment begins at 4 p.m. with the Los Alamos Community Winds, who have been a staple of the 4th of July and feature many of our area’s best classically trained musicians. Then, we will get the afternoon going with music throughout the afternoon from Syzygy, starting at 5 p.m.
Our headliner, Fortunate Son – A Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute band, will take the stage Read More