Kirsten Laskey (ladp admin)

County Council Proclaims July Park And Recreation Month

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County Councilor David Reagor, center, presents a proclamation on behalf of the Council designating July ‘Park and Recreation Month’ in Los Alamos County to, from left, County Library Manager Gwen Kalavaza, Senior Management Analyst Linda Lindstrom, Recreation Superintendent Katherine Hudspeth, Parks Superintendent Wendy Parker, Assistant Parks Superintendent Emmanuel Abetya and Senior Management Analyst Chelsea Ashcraft during Tuesday’s County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed July “Park and Recreation Read More

Los Alamos JJAB Hosts 2026 School Supply Drive

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Los Alamos JJAB staff shopping for school supplies in 2025. Courtesy/Los Alamos JJAB

Los Alamos JJAB News:

Los Alamos JJAB has announced the kickoff of its annual School Supply Drive, a community effort dedicated to helping Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) students start the school year prepared and ready to learn.

As families continue to face rising costs, school supplies can place an added strain on household budgets. JJAB is committed to easing that burden by collecting financial donations to purchase essential items such as backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, folders, and other classroom Read More

‘Friday Night Dining’ Seeks Volunteers

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COMMUNITY News:

Friday Night Dining, which offers fine dining for low-income senior citizens and the homeless in Española Valley and Santa Fe County, is looking for volunteers.

The organization serves 50 diners. It has two volunteer chefs that prepare the meals, but 19 volunteers are needed to work as waiters, bussers, kitchens helpers and dishwashers at each dinner.

The next dinners are June 26, July 31, Aug. 21 and Oct. 23. Meals are held at Valley View United Methodist Church on Spruce Street in Española. The food that is left is served to the homeless the next day.

Volunteer hours:

  • Waiters
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UPDATE: NM 4 Closed Truck Route Has Reopened

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Traffic Alert:

UPDATE: LOS ALAMOS COUNTY NM 4 Road closure has ended. Please drive safely.

Due to a motor vehicle accident on N.M. 4, the Los Alamos Police Department has closed the road between East Jemez Road (Truck Route) and Rover Boulevard.

Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route.

The closure is anticipated to last two hours. A follow-up message will be published when the road has been re-opened.

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Smoke Visible From Fire West Of Española

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Smoke from the Rio Fire. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

The Rio Fire, a lightning-strike fire that was first detected Tuesday evening, has burned about 5-10 acres in a previously burned area on the Santa Fe National Forest.

Smoke will be visible as the fire is burning in a remote area that is difficult to access.

There is no threat to Los Alamos from this fire.

Further details about the fire can be found on the New Mexico Fire Information interagency site: https://nmfireinfo.com/2026/06/17/firefighters-stop-forward-progression-on-pelada-fire/.

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Council Proclaims June 7-13 Pride Week In Los Alamos

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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

More Scenes From Community Mosaic Mural Workshop

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The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) summer campers build part of the new community mosaic Friday at Mesa Public Library. LAAC thanks the Arts in Public Places Board Staff Liaison Chelsea Ashcroft for helping coordinate 28 campers, eight staff members and recognizes the board for making community art a reality. To learn more about this project, visit: https://www.losalamosnm.gov/Community/Events/Mosaic-Assembly-Art-Workshop. To learn more about LAAC, summer camps, ongoing adult and family classes and other community arts programs, visit www.losalamosartscouncil.org. Courtesy/LAAC  Read More

Los Alamos History Museum: Sunday Night At The Movies

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COMMUNITY News:

The Los Alamos History Museum is excited to announce it will host three family-friendly movie nights this summer.

Sunday Night at the Movies with the Los Alamos History Museum will take place on June 14, June 29 and July 19. Movies will begin at 6:30 p.m. at SALA Event Center, 2551 Central Ave. Each screening is
free and open to the public.

For information about movie titles and additional event details, please visit www.losalamoshistory.org or
follow the History Museum on Facebook.

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Letter To The Editor: Stay Informed And Give The County Feedback

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By SUZIE HAVEMANN
Los Alamos County Councilor
I appreciate Councilor Reagor shining a light on the role government plays in the quality of life of our communities just as I appreciated Bill Enloe offering thoughts from his vast business experience in our region.
https://ladptest2.ortizaudio.net/rpla-announces-may-2026-events-including-councilor-david-reagors-townhall-meeting-at-unm-la/
While I do agree the federal government under the current administration has taken action that is detrimental to 90% of our population, including the middle class, I don’t think this carries
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