Scenes From 2025 ChamberFest In Downtown Los Alamos
Oh the joy of a giant sandpile in the middle of Central Avenue! Enterprise Bank & Trust sponsors this iconic event for children as part of ChamberFest. The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosts this annual event to provide a fun outing for the community while showcasing local businesses. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Max Davis displays delight with a rocket fountain in front of the Dragonfly Playhouse Daycare booth Saturday during ChamberFest. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Max Davis, left, and Henry Gigax cool off from the summer heat at a rocket fountain Saturday Read More
Local Maker To Present Program At Santa Fe Book Arts Group
Liz Martineau prepares for a meet-up recently at Los Alamos Makers, 1789 Central Ave. Courtesy photo
Some of the books available for participants to explore during a June 14 program at Santa Fe Community College and June 17 at Los Alamos Makers. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to hear Los Alamos Makers member Liz Martineau present a free program, Oh, … I’m A Book Artist?, at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 14, in Room 570 at Santa Fe Community College.
Martineau will share her winding journey combining sewing, quilting, and mixed media with bookmaking. Participants will explore Read More
Resource Event Held For Job Corps Participants Affected By Federal Funding Cut
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In response to the federal government’s decision to close the JobCorps program nationwide, the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS), alongside state, local, and community-based organization partners, held a dual-site resource event in Albuquerque and Roswell for Job Corps participants. The event was designed to Job Corps participants with employment opportunities, housing, and other essential services.
“Job Corps played a key role in our workforce system, empowering at-risk youth to pursue education, find jobs, and become self-sufficient. Read More
McQuiston: Do You Have Enough Coverage To Rebuild In 2025? Why Homeowners Should Be Asking This Right Now
By ALLEN MCQUISTONJemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Los Alamos Chamber: 2025 Business Award Winners
The 2025 business awardees include Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op, Beef & Leaf, Blue Window Bistro, The Family YMCA, Flowers by Gillian, Los Alamos Co-op Market, Los Alamos County, Los Alamos Daily Post, Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse, and Zia Credit Union, selected after 527 votes cast by the public, gather for a group photo on stage at the pond. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The 2025 Chamber Business Awards rest on tables waiting to be presented to the winners on stage Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Chamber
CHAMBER News: Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of June 9, 2025
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the County Projects page. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Piñon School Access Road Construction Begins
Construction crews with Jaynes Corporation will begin the Piñon Elementary School access Read More
DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Work Activities Today
COUNTY News:
TLC Plumbing & Utility, under contract with Los Alamos County to construct the DP Road Phase II Reconstruction project, will be performing road grading today, June 7, near the Los Alamos County Fire Department Training Center.
The work will require one-lane closures with flaggers present to direct traffic. Access will be maintained during this work.
Motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians are advised to use caution around construction activities and avoid entering the work zones.
Direct questions, concerns, or special access needs to the Public Works Department at lacpw@lacnm.us Read More
Concrete Pour At East Park Basketball Court Friday
COUNTY News:
Weather permitting, Los Alamos Landscaping & More, under contract with the Los Alamos County Parks Division, will conduct a post-tension slab concrete pour for the East Park basketball court Friday, June 6.
Work is scheduled to begin at 4 a.m. and will continue throughout the day until approximately 10 p.m.
The new concrete slab will replace the existing surface, which has deteriorated over time due to wear and weather exposure. A post-tension slab is designed to reduce future cracking and increase durability, resulting in a longer-lasting surface better suited to year-round Read More
County P&Z Commission To Meet Wednesday June 11
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public in person and on Zoom:
Open Houses This Week: Sunday June 8
