Carol A. Clark

Final Public Hearing On Water Rate Adjustments Is June 30

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COUNTY News:

A second and final public hearing for water rate adjustments will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, both online and in person at the Los Alamos County Council meeting in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. 

Anyone wishing to join remotely may do so using the link https://ladpu.com/ratehearing.

If adopted by the Council, the ordinance will take effect for residential customers on Oct. 1, 2026, and all other customers on July 1, 2026.

The proposed ordinance and answers to frequently-asked-questions about it can be found on DPU’s Read More

McCauley Springs Fire Morning Update: Thursday June 25

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Map depicting McCauley Springs Fire perimeter in the Jemez. Courtesy/USFS         

Map depicting McCauley Springs Fire perimeter in the Jemez. Courtesy/USFS 

FOREST SERVICE Update:

The Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team, Incident Commander Luke McLarty, assumed command of the McCauley Springs Fire on Wednesday evening.

A Complex Incident Management Team has been ordered and will be arriving today. Both teams will communicate and work closely to ensure a smooth transfer of command.

The current incident management team wants to thank the evacuees and community for Read More

Children’s Parade & Carnival To Be Held On 4th Of July In White Rock

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COMMUNITY News:

Announcing the exciting return of the community Independence Day Children’s parade and Carnival in White Rock, NM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Activities begin at 10 a.m. with a flag ceremony performed by the JROTC, and children’s parade around the block, led by the Los Alamos Police and Fire department. Children are invited to festively decorate their bikes, trikes, strollers, wagons, scooters, etc. and join the parade!

A free carnival on the back lawn of the church follows the parade with popcorn, snow cones, and cotton candy for all. There will be carnival Read More

State Treasurer Montoya Addresses State’s Affordability, Debt Crisis At Albuquerque Roundtable

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New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya presents at recent AFT roundtable. Courtesy photo

Courtesy photo

NMSTO News:

SANTA FE — This week, New Mexico State Treasurer Laura M. Montoya participated in the Keeping the Dream Alive: Albuquerque’s Affordability Roundtable event to bring awareness to the affordability and consumer debt crisis affecting New Mexicans. Hosted by the City of Albuquerque Office of Financial Empowerment, City of Albuquerque Office of Consumer Protection, and Protect Borrowers, the roundtable featured financial and economic experts, local leaders, and members Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: June 26-July 2, 2026

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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 26-July 2, 2026:

June 26, 2026

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 6-9–26
  • 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Understanding Homelessness
  • 8 p.m. — LARSO Town Hall Meeting
  • 12 a.m. — Free Speech TV

Saturday, June 27, 2026 Read More

New Documents Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room

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LANL News:

New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.

All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.

For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.

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Rep. Vasquez Votes To Pass Bipartisan Housing Bill To Bring Down Housing Costs, Curb Corporate Homebuying

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U.S. HOUSE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 20, 2026, U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) voted to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill to bring down housing costs in New Mexico. The bill—the largest housing package to pass out of the House in 36 years — now heads to the Senate and makes sweeping changes to the American housing market.

Measures in the bill include:   

  • Authorizes funding to build more affordable housing for working families in New Mexico: The bill funds additional affordable housing projects to boost housing stock and bring down prices. The bill also establishes
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Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Observes Second-Annual ENS Sign Awareness Day June 24

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OLI News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), the national rail safety education nonprofit, joins State Operation Lifesaver Programs and rail safety partners in observing the second-annual Emergency Notification System (ENS) Sign Awareness Day, on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. OLI reminds everyone that recognizing and understanding how to use the Blue and White ENS sign can save lives when seconds count.

“Located across the U.S. where roadways cross tracks, ENS signs provide a critical connection to railroads in emergencies,” OLI Executive Director Rachel Maleh said. Read More

Vista Linda Campground Moves To Reservation Only System

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Vista Linda campground in Jemez Ranger District. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Jemez Ranger District will transition Vista Linda Campground from a first come, first served campground to a reservation only campground beginning June 30, 2026. The change is intended to improve visitor access and trip planning by allowing campers to reserve sites in advance.

The Forest Service is adapting management practices to better meet visitor expectations and improve campground operations. Transitioning Vista Linda Campground to a reservation-based system will help provide a more predictable Read More