Video: Chair Ryti Discusses Tuesday Council Meeting
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti discusses Tuesday’s council meeting during visit to Los Alamos Daily Post newsroom. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Community Invited To Tour County Water Systems Tour
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to take a tour provided by Los Alamos County on Friday, July 10 to learn all about how water makes the journey to local faucets.
The tour runs from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., starting at the Water Production Division office at the Pajarito Cliffs Site that includes a visit to the water system control room for an overview of SCADA and seeing remote monitoring of a very large system in real time.
Next, the tour travels to the Guaje Well Field in Rendija Canyon where participants will step inside a well house and its neighboring booster station to learn how water is taken from Read More
County Council Proclaims July Park And Recreation Month
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
County Parks & Rec Board To Meet Thursday July 9
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
Phone one-tap:
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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
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Lauritzen: ‘Pack It In, Pack It Out’
Consider taking your trash and recyclable items back out with you when you leave Saturday’s 4th of July Spectacular event. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
Los Alamos County employees have worked so hard this week preparing for Saturday’s 4th of July Spectacular event. Please consider taking your trash and recyclable items back out with you when you leave the event. The last time White Rock hosted 4th of July events the amount of trash took days to remove. There were cases with full cans of beer left throughout the Overlook Complex.
Many of these County employees Read More
2026 Primary Election Post-Election Audit Complete
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County (LAC) Clerk’s Office has completed the required accuracy check—known as the Post-Election Audit—of the tabulation systems used during the June 2, 2026 Primary Election. The audit was conducted June 24, 2026, at the County Clerk’s Warehouse in the Los Alamos Municipal Building.
County Clerk Michael Redondo appointed a bipartisan team of election workers to oversee the audit. As mandated by state law, Zlotnik & Sandoval, PC, an accounting firm, selected Precinct 3 for a voting system audit of the Secretary of State race. The audit, using statistical methods, Read More
Register Now For High Mountain Mudfest Mud Volleyball Tournament July 11 & 12
COUNTY News:
Did you know that Los Alamos County hosts an annual mud volleyball tournament?
We invite you to register to have a mud-slinging good time at our round-robin High Mountain Mudfest, a volleyball tournament for adults and teens on co-ed competitive teams!
All adult teams must be co-ed teams and have at least 3 women & 3 men. All teen teams must be between the ages of 12 and 17, must be co-ed teams and have at least 3 girls & 3 boys. Additionally, teens can register as a team or as an individual to be placed on a team. We need a minimum of 4 teams to host this event.
Registration details: Read More
Los Alamos County Honors 250th Anniversary Of The Signing Of The Declaration Of Independence With Special Proclamation
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, left, presents a proclamation for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence to Linda Carol Alt, regent of the Valle Grande Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, during Tuesday’s County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
During its regular meeting Tuesday, Los Alamos County Council honored the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a proclamation.
Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann read the proclamation: Read More
Stephanie Hatfield To Headline Summer Concert July 3
Singer Stephanie Hatfield will headline the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Stephanie Hatfield, an independent singer-songwriter and vocal teacher based in Santa Fe will headline the Summer Concert Friday, July 3 at Ashley Pond Park.
Entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m., with Hatfield taking the stage at 7:30 p.m.
Originally from Detroit, her music is an eclectic blend of Indie Rock, Americana, Folk, and Jazz, often informed by her classical training in opera. Hatfield is known for her expansive vocal range and emotionally raw songwriting. She has released Read More
Los Alamos County Council Learns About Efforts To Increase Local Housing
Clockwise from left, the proposed Coyote Mesa apartment complex on DP Road, Thunderbird and Aspen Studio Apartments on 9th Street and the proposed project on 20th Street that would be apartments and commercial spaces. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County has firmly made the claim that housing is essential to have a strong economy and a thriving community. Its message is clear: build it and the people will come. As a result, County Council learned about the local government’s efforts to increase housing options during its work session Read More
Los Alamos County Remains In READY Status During Fire Season
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The Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) would like to remind residents that Los Alamos County remains in the READY stage of the Ready, Set, Go! wildfire preparedness program throughout fire season. Heading into the holiday weekend, citizens are reminded to be mindful of the current fire restrictions and be safe as they celebrate.
McCauley Springs Fire Update
OEM continues to monitor the McCauley Springs Fire. Recent progress has significantly reduced the immediate threat to Los Alamos County. Read More
County: 4th Of July Spectacular-2026 Schedule
COUNTY News:
The 4th of July is almost here, and Los Alamos County is ready to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. This year’s 4th of July Spectacular will take place 4-10 p.m. Saturday at Overlook Park in White Rock.
Important items to note for this year’s 4th of July Spectacular Event:
The Main event location will be Dara Jones Soccer Field, not Spiro Field;
Spirio Field is closed to pedestrians and spectators;
Only limited Handicapped Parking will be allowed within Overlook Park;
Atomic City Transit Riders will have to walk from the normal bus pick-up/drop-off location at Spirio Field Read More
County: Bear-Resistant Roll Carts In High Demand—More On Order, Register Now
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division (ESD) is experiencing an increase in interest and requests for bear-resistant roll carts. Due to the recent high demand, the County expects the current inventory to be exhausted within the week. A new order of bear-resistant roll carts has been placed with an estimated delivery time of 1 to 2 months.
For residents who have already submitted a request, cart exchanges will continue until the remaining inventory has been exhausted with exchanges occurring on regularly scheduled collection days. As bear cart requests are Read More
County: New Gross Receipts Tax Rates Begin Today
COUNTY News:
As of July 1, 2026, Los Alamos County will implement a 0.625% increase in the County’s Gross Receipts Tax (GRT), raising the rate from 7.0625% to 7.6875%. This adjustment was approved by the County Council on October 28, 2025, through Ordinances No. 747 and No. 748.
New GRT Rate Composition:
- 2.6875% County/Municipal portion
- 0.1250% North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) increment
- 1.2250% State Shared – County Portion
- 3.6500% State Shared – State Portion
Total GRT Rate: 7.6875%
The increase was passed to support baseline County operations and various Read More
County Health Council: Our Teens Matter
Evelyn Drake
By EVELYN DRAKE
Intern
Los Alamos County Social Services Division
Los Alamos is a unique place—not just in general, but especially within New Mexico. Our community is known for being filled with incredibly bright and driven people. While that reputation can push students to achieve great things, it also carries a difficult reality. High expectations, especially around academics, can motivate, but they can also overwhelm. For many teenagers in Los Alamos County, these expectations contribute to declining mental health.
At Los Alamos High School, one of the top public high schools Read More
County: 4th Of July Holiday Trash And Brush Collection
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division (ESD) would like to remind residents of the upcoming refuse and brush collection schedule for the Fourth of July holiday.
Curbside Collection Schedule
- If your regular collection day is Thursday, July 2, 2026, there is no change to your refuse and brush collection. Please place your carts at the curb as you normally would.
- If your regular collection day is Friday, July 3, your refuse and brush collection will occur tomorrow, Wednesday, July 1. Please place your carts at the curb tomorrow morning, by 8 a.m. to ensure collection.
Scenes From Summer Concert Friday Night At Ashley Pond
The crowd was small, but a few braved the light rain early that passed by and the crowd grew to enjoy the lively classic rock & roll band, Dirty Modine from Albuquerque Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The headliner for Friday night’s concert at Ashley Pond Park, Dirty Modine, features Gary Pals on guitar, Gary Gabaldon on drums, Shawn Mills as lead singer, John Fernandez on base and Frana Gabaldon on keys. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Dirty Modine lead singer Shawn Mills and base player John Fernandez perform Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Read More
Los Alamos County Seeks Community Input On Proposed Plastic Bag Ordinance Under Consideration By Environmental Sustainability Board
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is seeking community input on a proposed Single-Use Plastic Carryout Bag Ordinance currently under consideration by the Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB).
Community members can submit their input in person at the July 16 ESB meeting, or via email. The ordinance is intended to reduce litter, decrease waste sent for disposal, encourage reusable alternatives, and support broader sustainability efforts within the community.
On April 7, 2026, Los Alamos County Council directed the ESB to evaluate plastic bag regulations implemented in other communities Read More
ACT Providing Shuttle Service For 4th Of July Spectacular
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit will provide free shuttle service for the Los Alamos County 4th of July Spectacular event at Overlook Park in White Rock this coming Saturday starting at 3 p.m.
Continuous shuttle service will be provided to the event from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. from the Lemon Lot (Diamond Drive & Canyon Road in Los Alamos), the White Rock Visitor Center (115 NM-4), and Piñon Elementary parking lot (90 Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock). Service will pause from 9–9:30 p.m. and begin again at 9:35 p.m. following the drone show, with the last bus leaving Overlook Park at 10:30 p.m.
Paratransit Read More
Corporal Dustin Chavez Sworn In To LAPD Today
Dustin Chavez is being sworn in as a new Police Officer to the Los Alamos Police Department by the Honorable Judge Catherine Taylor in a ceremony held in the Justice Center Monday morning. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Corporal Dustin Chavez signs the paperwork making the new job official. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Corporal Chavez’s wife, Sara Chavez pined on the new badge. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The new Los Alamos Police officer Corporal Dustin Chavez. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
