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County Parks & Rec Board To Meet Thursday July 9

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 9, in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

This meeting is open to the public in person and on Zoom.

The following link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84296000599

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AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. PUBLIC COMMENT

  • This section of the agenda is reserved for comments from the public on items that are
    not otherwise included in this
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Obituary: Carl August Ekdahl, Jr. May 2, 1936 – June 25, 2026

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CARL AUGUST EKDAHL, JR. May 2, 1936 – June 25, 2026

Carl August Ekdahl, Jr. born May 2, 1936, peacefully passed away Thursday, June 25. His sons Nicholas and Kristofer held his hands as he made the decision to Fly West and be with his beloved wife and lifelong companion Rhonda, who predeceased him in October 2022.

Carl made what he considered one of the best decisions of his life by enlisting in the Air Force after High School. The USAF gave him the opportunity to travel and most importantly, stationed him in Tennessee where he met Rhonda Nell Wilder. They dated until Carl was discharged honorably and Read More

Luján, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Remove Wildfire Fuel From New Mexico’s Forests

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U.S. SENATE News: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), John Curtis (R-UT), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced the bipartisan Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act to help communities and forest managers remove woody biomass—material left behind from forest thinning operations meant to prevent wildfires—that, if left in place, actually increases wildfire risk.

When forests are mechanically thinned to reduce wildfire risk, the process generates large volumes of woody biomass. Transporting the material out of the Read More

FEMA Provides Over $3.5 Billion To Survivors Of Historic Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire

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FEMA News:

SANTA FE — As of June 23, FEMA has provided more than $3.51 billion for more than 24,502 claims to individuals and families who were affected by the historic Hermit’s Peak and Calf Canyon fire and flooding.

This milestone comes a little more than four years since the largest and most destructive wildfire in New Mexico’s recorded history. The speed with which these resources were made available and delivered, has helped thousands of survivors navigate recovery faster.

Congress acted swiftly to pass the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Assistance Act and secure a total of $5.45 billion Read More

State Canvass Board Certifies 2026 Primary Election Results, Orders Automatic Recounts

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STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico’s State Canvass Board met today in Santa Fe and unanimously certified the results of the 2026 Primary Election.  

“Canvassing is a critical component of the democratic process that helps affirm the security and accuracy of our elections,” said Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver. “Today’s certification of the 2026 Primary Election represents the culmination of all of the hard work of the state’s county clerk offices, poll workers and the staff of the Secretary of State’s Office. Together, we not only had a great election, but we also successfully transitioned Read More

Obituary: David Bracken June 28, 1964 – June 8, 2026

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DAVID BRACKEN June 28, 1964 – June 8, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of David Bracken June 8, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love that meant so much to him.

Born June 28, 1964, in Cohoes, NY, David Bracken lived a life defined by determination, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to doing what he believed was right.

A gifted nuclear physicist by profession, he dedicated his career to solving complex problems and advancing knowledge. Yet those who knew him best understood that his true passion was powerlifting. He approached the sport, and life itself, Read More

United Way Donor Spotlight: Family That Helped Start It All

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Longtime United Way donor and volunteer David Meyerhofer. Courtesy/UWNNM

United Way Northern New Mexico News:

David Meyerhofer first gave to United Way as a graduate student in Princeton, New Jersey.  He wasn’t thinking about legacy or lineage. He wasn’t honoring a family name. He and his wife simply looked at the organization and liked what it stood for.

“My wife and I chose United Way because we liked their approach,” he says. “It wasn’t more complicated than that.”

That was the beginning of a giving habit that has lasted over four decades. What David didn’t know—what no one in Read More

Pongratz: I’m Voting For Steve Lynne For County Council

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County Council candidate Steve Lynne, left, with former Councilor Morrie Pongratz. Courtesy photo

By MORRIE PONGRATZ 
Former Los Alamos County Councilor

There are some good candidates from both parties running for County Council. As an independent (DTS) voter, I plan to ask for a Democrat ballot and vote for Steve Lynne, the candidate I have known and worked with for decades.

I worked with Steve when I was on Council and when we were on the Charter Review Committee. As a former Chief Financial Officer and County Manager, Steve has served our county well and is the most knowledgeable of the candidates. Read More