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Public Invited To Welcome New Los Alamos Police Officers At Swearing In Ceremony June 18

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Police Department invites members of the public to attend upcoming swearing-in ceremonies for three new officers who are joining the department.

Police Corporals Anthony Martinez and Keiffer Nymark will be sworn in at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 18, in the Los Alamos Magistrate Court Chambers.

Police Corporal Dustin Chavez will be sworn in at 11 a.m., Monday, June 29, in the Los Alamos Magistrate Court Chambers.

These ceremonies mark the beginning of each officer’s service to the Los Alamos community and provide an opportunity for family members, friends, and Read More

County: Safer Driving Starts With You…

From Los Alamos County:

Safer Driving Starts With You…

Let’s make SAFE decisions behind the wheel:

            • Buckle up
            • Follow the speed limit
            • Don’t drive distracted
            • Drive sober
            • Maybe even Drive Less Los Alamos!

Whether you commute to Los Alamos from Santa Fe, Española, or live here locally, Los Alamos County asks you to change your driving habits.

Why not consider walking, biking, taking the bus, or carpooling instead of driving alone? You’ll save money, reduce air pollution, and minimize traffic congestion. Added benefits include making new friends and improving your health if you’re walking Read More

Scenes From Friday Night Summer Concert With Glitter P!NK

Scene from the Summer Concert featuring Michelle Cottrell performing as P!NK in Glitter in the Air Friday at Ashley Pond Park, presented by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County and sponsored by EXIT Realty Advantage NM, Title Guaranty and Bell Bank Mortgage. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Michelle Cottrell performing as P!NK in Glitter in the Air Friday at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com 

Scene from the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: June 19-25, 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 June 19-25, 2026:

Friday, June 19, 2026

  • 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10:00 AM The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11:00 AM County Council Replay 6-09–26
  • 04:00 PM Democracy Now!
  • 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 06:00 PM Understanding Homelessness
  • 08:00 PM LARSO Town Hall Meeting
  • 12:00 AM Free Speech TV

Saturday, Read More

Op-Ed: Response To Matthew Jeremy’s Response To James Rickman’s Op-Ed

By DAVE WILSON
Los Alamos

Mr. Jeremy brings up some valuable and useful insights in regard to the Fourth Amendment, and the expectation of personal privacy when an individual is in a public space (link). I appreciate the time he took to do so. He is indeed correct that the courts have ruled that there is no legal presumption or expectation of privacy when you walk out your front door and into public areas. Indeed, you compromise your expectation of privacy even when you exit your home and go into your backyard.

“At the time it was adopted, the Fourth Amendment prohibited the government from entering Read More

League Of Women Voters’ Lunch With A Leader To Feature County Community Development Director Elias Isaacson

Elias Isaacson
Community Development Director
Los Alamos County

From the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos:

Have you ever wondered what the League of Women Voters’ Lunch with a Leader is all about? Every month the League invites a local or regional expert to talk with the community about current issues. The event is held at the Unitarian Church Fellowship Hall on N. Sage Street. The meetings are open to all.

This month on Thursday, June 18, the community is invited to hear Community Development Director Elias Isaacson discuss economic development in Los Alamos County.

Attendees arrive around Read More

Council Proclaims June 7-13 Pride Week In Los Alamos

Members of the Los Alamos Pride accept a proclamation, declaring June 7-13 as LGBTQ+ Pride Week in Los Alamos, from County Councilor Theresa Cull, second from right, during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed June 7-13 as “LGBTQ+ Pride Week in Los Alamos” Tuesday night. Councilor Theresa Cull read the proclamation:

WHEREAS: everyone has the right to live without fear or prejudice, discrimination, violence, or hatred based on gender identity or expression or sexual orientation; and,

WHEREAS: Read More