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Los Alamos Medical Center Welcomes Chris Emond As CFO

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Chris Emond, LAMC Chief Financial Officer

LAMC News:

Los Alamos Medical Center announced today that Chris Emond has been named Chief Financial Officer, effective Aug. 10, 2026.

“Chris brings a wealth of financial knowledge and strategic leadership to LAMC,” said Michael Covert, CEO of Los Alamos Medical Center. “We are confident his experience will help position our hospital for continued success while supporting the exceptional care our patients and community expect.”

Emond brings more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit, for-profit and government healthcare organizations, Read More

Urology From A-Z: LAMC’s Free Community Seminar Series At SALA July 20

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LAMC News:

Community members are invited to attend Los Alamos Medical Center’s next entry in the hospital’s free health seminar series hosted at SALA Event Center by hearing an informative talk on common urological conditions and treatments at 6 p.m., Monday, July 20. Presenting that evening will be Kenneth Son, MD, and William Mustas, PA, from Los Alamos Urology.

Attendees will be able to enjoy refreshments, socialize, meet subject matter experts in a casual setting, and learn about their health. They can do so all while enjoying SALA, a vibrant community event center located at 2551 Central Read More

Late Season Memberships & Volleyball Nights Start This Week At East Park Pool

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East Park Pool. Courtesy photo 

East Park Pool News:

Late season memberships are now available at East Park Pool. The pool is open every day through Aug. 9, after which the pool is open weekends and holidays until Labor Day. East Park Pool will host pool volleyball starting at 7 p.m., Wednesdays—alternating weeks with Splash & Dash events.

These events are $5 a person and open to the public. Visit https://eastparkpool.org.

Scene from East Park Pool. Courtesy photo Read More

Los Alamos Police Department Releases 2026 2nd Quarter NIBRS Statistics

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Police Chief Dino Sgambellone

LAPD News:

Los Alamos County Police Chief Dino Sgambellone released the 2026 second-quarter National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) statistics, recording 105 Group A Offenses in the first half of the year compared to 95 during the same period in 2025.

Theft, fraud, and simple assault continue to account for 75% of all reports.

Personal Safety Recommendations

  • Identify Scams: Be skeptical of requests for money, gift cards, or cryptocurrency that demand immediate action.
  • Prevent AI Cloning: Establish a family code word to verify the identity of loved
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Los Alamos Fire Department Strengthens Wildfire Response Through Statewide Partnerships

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LAFD Brush 8-1: LAFD Brush 8 Firefighter Mycah Huitron (facing the camera) and Firefighter Chad Drummond (on the top of the engine) assisting with wildfire response north of Cañada de los Alamos, where multiple agencies worked together to contain a fire burning within the Santa Fe National Forest. by Nathan Burton. Copyright © 2026 The New Mexican, Inc. Reprinted with permission. All rights reserved. Courtesy/LAC

LAFD Brush 8-2: LAFD Brush 8 Captain John Bialy (left) and Firefighter Chad Drummond in the middle assisting with wildfire response north of Cañada de los Alamos, where multiple Read More

Beso Jewels To Be At Village Arts This Friday & Saturday

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Navajo pearl, turquoise & spiney oyster necklace, antique sapphire and pearl Earrings in 10k & 14K gold, coin sets. Courtesy photo

BUSINESS News:

Christmas in July anyone? Visit Village Arts from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Friday, July 17, and 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, July 18. We have a wide selection of art and craft supplies for all ages, and lots of jewelry and coins.

Services:

  • Repairs of all types
  • Custom design
  • Gold and Silver jewelry, including Indigenous
  • Silver Coins
  • Appraisals
  • Gemstones, Pearls and Diamonds
  • Layaway
  • I BUY Gold, Silver & Jewelry in any condition as well as Coins,
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