County Announces Modified Holiday Hours For July 3-4
Scene from 2025 Fourth of July drone show at Ashley Pond. Photo by Cathy Bottoms
COUNTY News:
In observance of our 250th Independence Day, Los Alamos County government offices will join other federal, state, and local governments and close Friday, July 3.
While the County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division are closed on Friday, the following facilities will be open or have modified hours during the holiday weekend:
- Atomic City Transit – No fixed bus routes or Dial-a-Ride service will be available. Regular services will
Community Invited To Take Survey #2 Regarding Comprehensive Plan Update
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County invites residents, business owners, community partners, and members of the local workforce to participate in the Plan Los Alamos Community Survey. The survey builds on vision scenarios developed from the initial Comprehensive Plan survey results and is open through July 11. The survey is part of the County’s 2026 Comprehensive Plan Update and will help guide future decisions related to land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and economic development.
Community members are encouraged to share their input by completing the survey online at lacnm.com/CompPlanSurvey Read More
Vitalant Blood Drive In Muni Bldg Parking Lot Wednesday
COUNTY News:
The next Vitalant Blood Drive is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 24 in the parking lot of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
To learn more, visit http://vitalant.org/ or call 877.258.4825. Read More
County Council To Meet In Closed Session This Afternoon
County Invites Community To Engagement Session On Mesa Trail Improvements June 24
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County invites community members to attend the second community engagement session for the Los Alamos Mesa Trail Rehabilitation Project at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, at Fuller Lodge.
This initiative focuses on creating a safer, more accessible, and welcoming trail experience for users of all abilities. The project will rehabilitate approximately 2,500 linear feet of the Los Alamos Mesa Trail to bring it into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG). Planned improvements include Read More
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition At Fuller Lodge June 25
Scene from a previous Jigsaw Puzzle Competition at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is back with another Jigsaw Puzzle Competition.
Sign up below for the individual competition to face off against other individual puzzlers for the chance to be crowned the Individual Champion.
Details:
- Date: Thursday, June 25;
- Time: 6-7:30 p.m.;
- Location: Fuller Lodge;
- Audience: Adults; and
- Categories: Adults.
Registration is required. There are no seats available, but a waiting list is available. Read More
County: When And How To Scare A Bear
Mama black bear with her cub. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
With bear activity in the community, residents should be aware of when and how to safely scare a bear.
YES — If the bear is anywhere it should not be: eating garbage, bird seed or pet food; near a vehicle, building, chicken coop or garden.
NO — If hazing the bear would chase it into people, dogs, a busy road or another unsafe situation.
NO — If the bear is in a natural area where bears belong.
NO — If the bear is running away or up a tree.
NO — If the bear is a cub. You could easily injure the cub and cause the mother to react defensively.
Safe Ways to Scare Read More
Scenes From Friday Summer Concert With Fungi Mungle
The Los Alamos Hillstompers perform the National Anthem to open the Summer Concert sponsored by Waterstone Mortgage the Jason Pike Team Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County host the Summer Concert Series. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene of headliner Fungi Mungle performing at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Fungi Mungle is a cover band based in El Paso, Texas and known for their giant 70s-style afros, retro costumes, and high-energy performances, they play a mix of classic funk, disco, and danceable rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
More Scenes Of Mosaic Mural Installation At Justice Center
Maggie Lyon and Joey Cruz assist artist J Muzacz during the installation of a tile mosaic on the exterior wall of the Los Alamos Justice Center on June 12, 2026 at 2500 Trinity Drive. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
Scene from the installation of a tile mosaic on the exterior wall of the Los Alamos Justice Center on June 12, 2026 at 2500 Trinity Drive. Photo by Tomás Redondo/ladailypost.com
UPDATE: NM 4 Closed Truck Route Has Reopened
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.
Read MoreScenes From Mosaic Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The community came out Saturday to snip the ceremonial ribbon on Los Alamos County’s newest piece of art, a mosaic mural installed on the exterior wall of the Justice Center, facing Trinity Drive and Oppenheimer Drive. This particular piece of art is unique in the County’s collection because the public had a hand in creating it. A three-day workshop was held June 5-7 at Mesa Public Library during which the public was invited to create the different panels that make up the mural. The workshops and murals design was led by Austin-based artist J Muzacz and his team. Courtesy/LAC
Scene following Read More
Los Alamos Is Addressing Its Wild Side
Los Alamos County and its contractor are working on a plan to address local wildlife issues. Courtesy photos
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Bears rummaging through trash cans, deer’s antlers getting entangled in holiday lights and mountain lions preying on household pets are all issues that are commonly heard in Los Alamos.
The question is, what can be done about it?
Los Alamos County is starting to work on the answer; during the June 9 County Council meeting, representatives from the contractor, Environmental Solutions and Innovations (ESI), laid out its Read More
Planning & Zoning Commission To Meet June 24, 2026
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public in person and for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81885706651
Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 Read More
Customer Care & DPU To Close 2.5 Hours June 24 For Picnic
COUNTY News:
The lobby-facing windows at the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center in the Municipal Building as well as the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) suite will be closed for 2.5 hours during the business day on Wednesday, June 24, between 11:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m., while staff attends an annual employee picnic.
Additionally, DPU and the Customer Care Center will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
The Customer Care Center and DPU are typically open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Staff will respond to voice mail and email messages when Read More
Community Invited To Transportation Board Meeting To Discuss Jersey Barrier Replacement At Ashley Pond Park
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board has scheduled a special meeting to discuss the replacement options for the Jersey barriers currently in place at Ashley Pond Park. The meeting will focus on reviewing alternatives, considering public safety and aesthetic factors, and determining recommended next steps for County Council.
The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 22, in Municipal Building Council Chambers.
If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, you may join via Zoom using this link.
Members of the public may also participate in the discussion by Read More
Smoke Visible From Fire West Of Española
Smoke from the Rio Fire. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.comCOUNTY 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/.
Public Invited To Welcome New Los Alamos Police Officers At Swearing In Ceremony June 18
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Police Department invites members of the public to attend upcoming swearing-in ceremonies for three new officers who are joining the department.
Police Corporals Anthony Martinez and Keiffer Nymark will be sworn in at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 18, in the Los Alamos Magistrate Court Chambers.
Police Corporal Dustin Chavez will be sworn in at 11 a.m., Monday, June 29, in the Los Alamos Magistrate Court Chambers.
These ceremonies mark the beginning of each officer’s service to the Los Alamos community and provide an opportunity for family members, friends, and Read More
Environmental Sustainability Board To Meet June 18
County Councilor David Reagor Shares Meeting Highlights
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor shares highlights from June 9 meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County Seeks Public Input On Ashley Pond Jersey Bouncers
