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McCauley Springs Fire Update: Saturday Morning June 27

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An aerial view of the McCauley Springs Fire from a recon flight on June 25. Courtesy/2026.mccauleysprings@firenet.gov

USFS News:

  • A community meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m., Sunday, June 28 at a location to be determined, please monitor the McCauley Springs Facebook and Inciweb for details.

The Southwest Area Incident Management Team is utilizing both Direct and Indirect Tactics on the McCauley Springs Fire burning in the Jemez Mountains.

Firefighters utilized direct extinguishment tactics, engaging the active flame front directly on the fire’s edge to stop spread.

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New Electric Rates Begin July 1 In Los Alamos County

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COUNTY News:

Time of use rates and residential demand begin July 1, 2026 in Los Alamos County. Customers will see this reflected in their August bills. To see examples of the new bill layout or to learn more, visit https://ladpu.com/TOU.

Residents will automatically be enrolled in Time Of Use (TOU) and residential demand. Electric rates for TOU will be different during on-peak and off-peak hours. Residential demand will be charged once per month, at the highest hour of usage within the billing period and is independent of TOU times.

  • On-peak hours: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at a rate of $0.1970 per kilowatt-hour
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County: No Bear-Resistant Cart? No Problem!

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A bear spotted in the dark of night sniffing around trash cans at a residence in Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

No bear-resistant cart? No problem!

Residents in need of a bear-resistant cart are encouraged to submit a request to the County.

To place a request for a bear-resistant cart, click here: https://www.losalamosnm.gov/Services/Trash-and-Recycling/Residential-Trash-and-Recycling/Roll-Carts. Read More

McQuiston: Evacuation Orders & Your Homeowners Insurance … What You Need To Know

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963

With the McCauley Springs fire in the Santa Fe National Forest currently affecting Sierra Los Pinos, there is a lot in the news over the last day or so. Given the situation, we want to review how a standard homeowners policy typically responds to a civil authority evacuation order.

Please Note: 

This guidance is meant to provide a general idea of how a common homeowners policy might respond. It does not confirm coverage. Every insurance policy is different, and to officially determine coverage, a claim must be filed and confirmed

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Santa Fe National Forest Issues Temporary Area Closure For McCauley Springs Fire In The Jemez

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SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe National Forest has issued a temporary closure order for portions of the Jemez Ranger District due to the ongoing McCauley Springs Wildfire. The closure, effective through 8 a.m. July 11, is intended to protect public health and safety during firefighting operations.

Under Order Number 03-10-03-26-07, entry into the fire area, as well as use of roads and trails within the closure zone, is prohibited. The closure encompasses specific sections of the Jemez Ranger District as detailed in the official order and map.

Exemptions apply to individuals with a Forest Read More

Quote Of The Day: Man In The Arena

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“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, Read More

Deb Haaland Endorses Stephanie Garcia Richard For Lieutenant Governor Of New Mexico

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Deb Haaland
Democratic nominee for governor

From the Office of Deb Haaland:

ALBUQUERQUE – Deb Haaland, Democratic nominee for governor, shared the following update with State Central Committee members, along with a video message:

Dear Distinguished Democratic State Central Committee Member: 

 

Stephanie Garcia Richard

I thank each person who put their name forward and who participated in this endorsement process of the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor. Each candidate I spoke with has a deep love and commitment to moving New Mexico forward. This was a difficult decision Read More

Albuquerque To Host 2026 Senior Softball USA Land Of Enchantment Championships At Los Altos Softball Complex

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Senior Softball USA News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Albuquerque welcomes athletes from across the country for the 3rd Annual Land of Enchantment Championships, hosted by Senior Softball USA, taking place through June 28 at the Los Altos Softball Complex.

The premier senior softball tournament will feature 65 teams and more than 1,300 players and spectators converging in Albuquerque for a weekend of competitive play, camaraderie and community celebration. The tournament is expected to generate more than $2 million in direct economic impact for the Albuquerque region, supporting local hotels, restaurants Read More

LA Cares Needs Substitute Workers For Food Distribution

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COMMUNITY News:

If you are at least 18 years old and would like to help your community occasionally, this is for you!

LA Cares is looking for volunteers who we could call on to substitute for regular volunteers at our monthly food distribution. Family obligations, vacations and illness all lead to a possible shortage of our established volunteers who prepare food for distribution. We would like to create a list of volunteers that we can call upon if needed. To do this, we would like to share our procedures to interested community members and see which areas they are interested in helping.

We are holding Read More