During a legacy event held Tuesday at the home of Los Alamos Community Foundation Board of Directors member Vivien Chen, the Community Foundation said goodbye to former Executive Director Elizabeth Martineau, left, and welcomed new Executive Director Alison Watkins. Regarding her tenure Martineau said, ‘This community is full of wonderful, giving people and it has been an honor to serve as executive director for the Community Foundation.’ Watkins said, ‘I’m excited to start this new role but Liz will be a hard act to follow. I’m grateful to the board for giving me this opportunity to lead this Read More
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Mesa Library Parking Lot To Open For Tonight’s Concert
COUNTY News:
To provide additional parking for tonight’s Summer Concert Series, the main vehicle access route and parking lot will reopen at 4 p.m. today at Mesa Public Library.
The road and parking lot will close again on Monday morning, June 15, as construction activities resume.
For questions or further information about this project, visit the project page on the County website, contact Public Works at 505.662.8150, or email lacpw@losalamosnm.gov, or contact Los Alamos County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule at angelica.gurule@losalamosnm.gov. Read More
Sidewalk Work To Begin On Trinity & Oppenheimer Monday
Map depicting location where crews will begin mobilizing equipment to remove the sidewalk at the northwest intersection of Trinity Drive and Oppenheimer Drive on Monday, June 15. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Crews will begin mobilizing equipment to remove the sidewalk at the northwest intersection of Trinity Drive and Oppenheimer Drive on Monday, June 15, in preparation for the installation of electric conduit later in June.
The Department of Public Utilities awarded the Trinity Primary Electric Replacement Project contract to Dub-L-EE.
Pedestrians and drivers are asked to use caution Read More
Los Alamos County Government Offices To Close June 19 In Observance Of Juneteenth
COUNTY News:
In observance of Juneteenth, Los Alamos County government offices will join other federal, state, and local governments and close on Friday, June 19.
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Recognizing and observing this holiday provides an important opportunity for all to reflect on and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans throughout history.
While the County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division Read More
Apply For Backyard Pollinator Garden Kits By June 12
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) with its partner Bee City Los Alamos is offering the Backyard Pollinator Garden Program.
Registration closes today, June 12. Sign up free at peecnature.org or through the google doc. 40 “kits” of native plants, grown without pesticides or fertilizers, that are carefully chosen for their hardiness in our Jemez Mountain environment and for their benefit to native pollinators are available. Selected applicants will be notified June 30th.
The Backyard Pollinator Garden Project is funded by a generous grant from the Carroll Petrie Read More
Santa Fe To Mark America’s 250th Birthday With First-Ever Drone Show And Professional Fireworks
KIWANIS News:
SANTA FE — The Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, in partnership with the City of Santa Fe, will host a free public Fourth of July celebration at Franklin E. Miles Park on Saturday, July 4, 2026, marking America’s 250th birthday—the nation’s semiquincentennial. The evening will bring the community together for a first-of-its-kind drone show, a professional fireworks display, live music, food, and family activities, all in one of Santa Fe’s largest public parks.
Headlining the night is a Sky Elements drone show. Sky Elements, holder of 12 Guinness World Records and operator of the largest Read More
2026 Northern New Mexico Royalty Court Crowned
The 2026 Northern New Mexico Fair & Rodeo Royalty Court Queen Jewel Jaramillo, Princess Annaka Preston, Sweetheart Jennifer Miera and Jr. Sweetheart Gaia Jakulewicz. Courtesy/LAC
Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County held the 4th Annual Northern New Mexico Fair & Rodeo Royalty Court Competition on May 16.
The competition had seven registrants: two for Jr. Sweetheart, one for Sweetheart, one for Princess, and three for Queen. Each contestant gave a formal speech before a panel of judges and spectators; each contestant had a personal interview with the judges and competed Read More
LAFSF: ‘Oppenheimer & The Science Of Hinduism’ June 17
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LAFSF News:
The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum (LAFSF) 2026 Summer Series Presents ‘Oppenheimer and the Science of Hinduism’ by Dr. Victoria Erhart on Wednesday, June 17, at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church (TOTH), 3900 Trinity Drive.
A light meal will be served at 6 p.m. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be recorded and streamed on Zoom at https://losalamosfaithandscienceforum.org.
This presentation examines the relationship between faith and science, as well as religion and science from a variety of angles. It references primary source texts Read More
Interior Department Begins Nationwide Review Of Rock Climbing And Wilderness Study Area Management Policies
DOI News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced a 60-day public comment period on proposed recreational climbing guidance and potential updates to wilderness study area management policies for lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Park Service.
The Department is seeking public input on two important efforts:
- First, establishing a consistent approach to recreational rock climbing management across designated wilderness areas; and
- Second, evaluating whether existing wilderness study areas and
Los Alamos County Council Honors Special Olympians
Los Alamos County Council recognized Special Olympians during its regular meeting Tuesday night for their participation in the May 9 Jemez Mountain Trail Runs. From left, Special Olympics New Mexico Board of Directors member Adam Trubow, Special Olympian Bella Sieberg, Special Olympian Ben Blewett, Jemez Mountain Trail Runs volunteer Laura Musgrave, Special Olympics New Mexico Board of Directors member Art Montoya and County Councilor Suzie. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
At its meeting Tuesday night, Los Alamos County Council recognized two Special Olympians,
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