NMDOT With Federal Highway Administration Is Conducting Alignment Study Of NM 4 With Public Meeting May 13
- Improve safety for all roadway users;
- Enhance traffic flow and reduce congestion during peak travel times;
- Increase accessibility for all users;
- Upgrade pavement conditions; and
- Improve drainage and stormwater management.
Utilities Department Announces Several Job Openings
DPU News:
Hey job seekers, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has openings:
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- Water & Energy Conservation Coordinator;
- Electrical Engineering Manager;
- Engineering Associate;
- Senior Engineer; and
- Gas, Water, & Sewer Trainee/Apprentice.
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For details, visit https://ladpu.com/jobs. Read More
Community Invited To David & Steve’s Campaign Party May 14
From David Izraelevitz:
Early voting has started this past Tuesday, and as the campaign season kicks into high gear, I am inviting you to a campaign picnic Steve Lynne and I are co-hosting. Steve is running for Los Alamos County Council, and I am proud to endorse him.
And, if you have received an invitation from both of us, then it is more of a reason to attend!
Here are the details:
- David and Steve’s Campaign Party and Benefit for LA Cares
- Los Alamos Sheriff’s Posse Lodge
- Thursday, May 14, 2026
- 5:30–7 p.m.
We will have some good food and give everyone the opportunity to visit with us. We look forward to Read More
RPLA Announces May 2026 Events Including Councilor David Reagor’s Townhall Meeting At UNM-LA
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
Our Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) Freedom Tea proved to be another delightful event with a fantastic turnout and fundraising effort.
I want to personally thank Bill Enloe for drawing more readership than ever to my April 2026 newsletter. He rightly says that: “I don’t believe the government should or can successfully subsidize private businesses. Which ones do they pick to support? How long will the government continue to support the businesses?”
He may be unaware that our County has established the Local Economic Read More
LAPD: Investigators Recover Stolen/Suspected Stolen Property Leading To 70-Plus Charges In Los Alamos County, Sandoval County, National Parks & Forest Lands
LAPD News:
On May 4, 2026, the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office re-filed an Amended Criminal Complaint in Los Alamos Magistrate Court against Nehemiah Hillhouse and Gunner Stacy following a multi-agency investigation into numerous burglaries and breaking-and-entering cases.
During the investigation, Det. Cindy Garcia executed three search warrants involving a vehicle and two residences. As a result, investigators recovered more than $50,000 worth of stolen and suspected stolen property connected to cases that led to over 70 charges total in Los Alamos County, Sandoval Read More
Joaquin Valdez Seeks To Continue Enhancing Assessors Office
Rio Arriba County Assessor Joaquin Valdez at an interview on Monday at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
What drives a person to dedicate more than three decades to public service, lead the Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office, retire, and then step up to transform the Rio Arriba County Assessor’s Office? For Joaquin Valdez, it is a deep-rooted, compassionate commitment to Northern New Mexico.
“I love serving my community,” Valdez said during an interview Monday at the Los Alamos Daily Post. “It’s Read More
Los Alamos Police Department Arrests Man In Historic Criminal Sexual Penetration Investigation
Tim Pacheco
LAPD News:
On Thursday, May 7, 2026, detectives with the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) Criminal Investigation Division arrested and charged Tim Pacheco, 63, of Los Alamos with 28 counts of Criminal Sexual Penetration in the First Degree.
Following a lengthy and detailed investigation, Det. Ladislas Szabo filed charges related to incidents alleged to have occurred between 1986 and 1995 involving two juvenile male victims. Due to the sensitive nature of this case and to protect the privacy of the victims, additional identifying details will not be released.
This investigation Read More
Boys District Golf Title Returns To Los Alamos After Strong Performance By Hilltopper Boys Golf Team
Team Picture from left to right: Angus Smith, Javan Rael, Lincoln Hoffer, Noah Romero, Mikey Velasquez-Saiz. Photo by Jason Romero
Javan Rael chips onto hole #16 Monday. Photo by Jason Romero
By JASON ROMERO
Assistant Coach
After a 7 year hiatus, the District Championship title once again returns to Los Alamos. On Monday 5/4 the Hilltopper boys traveled to Arroyo Del Oso Golf Course in Albuquerque for the NMAA District 2 4A Boys Championship Tournament.
The Hilltoppers played well and recorded a team score of 311 securing the District title ahead of Albuquerque Academy (328) and Hope Christian Read More
UPDATE: Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office Closing NM 502 Due To Crash
UPDATE: N.M. 502 has reopened to traffic in both directions.
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is sharing the following information related to the N.M. 502 closure:
The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office has notified Los Alamos Police that they will be closing N.M. 502 in both directions at mile marker 13 due to a head-on collision with injuries.
The crash is located about 3 miles east of N.M. 30 and 2 miles west of Pojoaque High School.
It is unknown how long the closure will remain in effect. Commuters are encouraged to seek an alternate route and to expect delays. Read More
County Golf Course Restaurant Prepares To Open
Los Alamos County Golf Course restaurant prepares to open following maintenance completion. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Maintenance and repair work at the Los Alamos County Golf Course building has been completed, marking a significant step toward reopening the restaurant to the public.
The restaurant is expected to begin operations on June 1, 2026; however, this date remains contingent upon final inspections and permits.
In preparation for the transition, several updates are being completed within the restaurant space, including new paint and flooring. These improvements are part Read More
Scenes From 37th Street Playground Ribbon Cutting
With some help from Aspen Elementary School students, Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti snips the ribbon to officially open the 37th Street Playground Tuesday afternoon. The new playground has several features to ensure accessibility for everyone including ramps leading down to the playground and a mobility swing, which was a suggestion from a local Girls Scouts troop. ‘Having community voices really drive the process I think is a really important thing to highlight and working with the Community Services Department’s master plan,’ Ryti said. ‘It Read More
Benson: Early Voting Has Begun … You Can Vote Now Too
By JODY BENSON
Los Alamos
Voting in New Mexico began on May 5, Cinco de Mayo, an auspicious historical date when Mexican General Zaragoza led his outnumbered troops to win the Battle of Pueblo against the imperial army of Napoleon III as he expanded France’s influence in the Americas. Against all odds, the Mexicans defeated the great European power, thus proving that in a battle for your country, every single fighter, every single bullet, counts.
Voting in the Primary is like the Battle of Puebla. How could one little soldier, one little voter, make a difference? Because just as every bullet counted Read More
LAHS Students Earn Spots At Week-long Youth Rally In Idaho
LAHS Sophomore Mackenzie Adams. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Two Los Alamos High School students will head to Idaho this summer to build leadership skills, make new friends, and explore the future of energy—thanks to a regional youth rally scholarship opportunity sponsored by the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and offered locally through the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU).
Sophomore Mackenzie Adams and Junior Beau Ward were selected for the opportunity following an essay contest on the theme “Consumer-Owned Utilities: Why Having a Diverse Power Portfolio Read More
Los Alamos County Council Candidates Tackle Key Local Issues During 2026 Primary Forum
A crowd gathers at the League of Women Voters Los Alamos 2026 Primary Candidate Forum on Thursday at UNM-LA. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
From left, candidates for Los Alamos County Council Eric Stromberg, R, Steven Lynne, D, Incumbent Theresa Cull, D, League of Women Voters Los Alamos President Felicia Orth, Incumbent Melanee Hand, D, David Hampton, D, Jason Chappel, R, and Jason Chappel, R, at Thursday’s forum. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
A full slate of candidates running for Los Alamos County Council Read More
Crowd Of Playground Enthusiasts Gather For Ribbon Cutting Ceremony At Newly Remodeled Piñon Park
A crowd of playground enthusiasts, teachers, County Councilors, County officials and community members gathered this morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly remodeled Piñon Park at 10 Sherwood Blvd., in White Rock. The festive event welcomed back everyone’s favorite rocket and celebrated the hard work the County Parks and Open Space team has done to improve safety, access, and update amenities in the park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti addresses students from nearby Piñon Elementary School and the rest of the crowd of attendees Read More
Los Alamos County Los Alamos County Sheriff Candidates Pitch Platforms During League Of Women Voters 2026 Primary Forum
From left, Los Alamos County Sheriff candidate David Izraelvitz, League of Women Voters of Los Alamos President Felicia Orth and Sheriff candidate Antonio Maggiore attend the League’s 2026 Primary Candidate Forum Thursday at UNM-LA. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
Kirsten@ladailypost.com
To prove they are worthy of the public’s vote, two candidates for Los Alamos County Sheriff made their pitch during the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos 2026 Primary Candidate Forum Thursday at the University of New Mexico-Los Alamos.
The Sheriff candidates Read More
Art In Public Places Board Invites Residents And Visitors To Help Assemble Justice Center Wall Mosaic
Los Alamos County’s Art in Public Places Board invites residents and visitors to take part in a free, hands‑on community art experience June 5-7 at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Art in Public Places Board (APPB) invites residents and visitors to take part in a free, hands‑on community art experience June 5-7 at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos, where participants will help assemble the new Justice Center wall mosaic.
The large-scale glass-tile mosaic will be installed on the south-facing exterior wall of the Los Alamos Justice Center. The finished artwork Read More
County Transportation Board To Meet May 7
Los Alamos County Community Services Department Named 2026 National Gold Medal Finalist
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Services has been named a 2026 National Gold Medal Award finalist for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management, placing the local parks and recreation system among the top agencies in the country in this population class.
This marks the second consecutive year the department has been selected as a finalist, following its 2025 recognition.
Established in 1965, the National Gold Medal Award program honors U.S. communities that excel in long-range planning, resource management, environmental stewardship, and innovative programming. Read More
County Council To Hold Regular Session Tomorrow
