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LAMC Hosts Kindergartners For 2026 Teddy Bear Clinic

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Scene from the 2026 Teddy Bear Clinic held April 30 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC

Scene from the 2026 Teddy Bear Clinic held April 30 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Courtesy/LAMC

LAMC News:

Continuing an annual community tradition, Los Alamos Medical Center (LAMC) welcomed more than 180 Los Alamos Public Schools kindergarteners to the hospital for its 2026 Teddy Bear Clinic on Thursday, April 30.

These young students left the experience with hospital familiarity, medical knowledge, lasting memories and an LAMC bag full of fun—including a miniature teddy bear and copy of The Read More

Final Updates On Sparks And Crow Creek Fires

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NMFD News:

The New Mexico Forestry Division (NMFD) would like to update you on two fires that are requiring the attention and state, county and local resources in New Mexico. This will be the final notification on these fires unless significant changes occur

Sparks Fire, Quay County: April 30, 2026

Update: April 29, fire activity picked up as temperatures warmed, producing wind-driven runs and active torching. Crews continued to extinguish heat and establish fireline around the fire’s perimeter. A Type 1 helicopter provided water and retardant drops to slow fire progression.  

April 30, Read More

Wildfire Notification: Crow Creek Fire, Colfax County

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Crow Creek Fire, Wednesday, April 29. Courtesy/NMFD

NMFD News:

Update: The Crow Creek Fire was discovered at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 near HWY 445 north of Maxwell in Colfax County. Resources are on scene and are implementing a full suppression strategy. The fire is active and making wind-driven runs north through grass fuels toward HWY 64. Structures are threatened, and resources are providing point protection. Air resources have been ordered to assist suppression efforts. Currently, the fire is estimated at 50-100 acres. 

Acres: 50-100 estimated. 

Containment: 0% contained.       Read More

Wildfire Alert: Sparks Fire Quay County

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NMFD News:

Update: The Sparks Fire was discovered at 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28 near HWY 156 in Quay County. Resources are on scene and attempting direct engagement using a full suppression strategy. The active fire is running, spotting and wind-driven, moving west to east through grass and piñon-juniper fuels. The area is remote and cell service is not readily available. Structures are threatened, and additional resources are arriving to engage. Currently, the fire is estimated at 1,500 acres. 

Acres: 1,500 estimated. 

Containment: 0% contained.      

Start Date / Time: 3.20 p.m., Read More

Los Alamos County Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions April 28

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COUNTY News:

Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has enacted fire restrictions to Stage 1, effective today, April 28, within the boundaries of Los Alamos County to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, and natural and historical artifacts. 

Under the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Order 2026-01, stringent restrictions and conditions are imposed as follows: 

  1. Building, maintaining, and use of outdoor fires, including campfires and recreational fires of any
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Lost Goats Returned After Escaping During Tusas Fire

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Crew members return the last missing goat, Penny, to a landowner in Las Tusas, NM. Courtesy/NMFD

NMFD News:

The Tusas Fire started at approximately 4 p.m., April 22, 2026. When the Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the fire, their focus was on suppressing the fire, protecting property, and evacuating residents whose lives might be in danger.  

They were presented with a challenge when it was discovered that a local resident’s goats had escaped and were lost somewhere within the fire perimeter. 

Some of the Command Staff of the Northern New Mexico Type 3 Team were Read More

Wildfire Season Is Coming … Make Sure To Be READY!

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COUNTY News:

Help prevent wildfires and be prepared, just in case, by taking a few essential steps at home:

          • Sign up for emergency alerts by texting LOSALAMOS to 888777
          • Dispose of extra combustible materials at home
          • Clear a defensible space around your home
          • Create your family emergency plan
          • Build a 72-hour Go Kit

Stay safe and get READY by signing up for emergency alerts in Los Alamos County: Click here. Read More

Update: Tusas Fire In San Miguel County April 25, 2026

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NMFD News:

Highlights: Friday, fire crews made good progress completing handline around the perimeter of the Tusas Fire, helping to raise containment to 39%. Road closures and Ready, Set, Go statuses have been lifted but the public should proceed with caution, as firefighting operations continue on NM 266 and the surrounding area.

Operations: Today, fire crews will focus their efforts on mop-up, which means extinguishing or removing burning material near firelines. Hot spots are still active within the interior, and smoke may be visible. 

Resources will evaluate suppression Read More

Los Alamos Firefighters Assisting With Riverside Fire In Española

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) crews responded to assist with firefighting efforts for the Riverside Fire in Española, which began Friday evening, April 24, 2026.

As of 9 a.m. today, April 25, the fire was estimated at 100 acres, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.

Reports came in shortly before 9 p.m. that firefighters were responding to a large brush fire in the area of N. Riverside Drive and W. Pueblo. LAFD responded with two crews and two brush trucks, working into the early morning hours. Crews made good progress and will continue firefighting efforts while closely Read More