Visit County Animal Shelter Or Site To Adopt Or Volunteer
Stop by the shelter after the holidays to meet adoptable cats and dogs, or visit the shelter website. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Looking for a way to give back or to find a furr-ever friend? Visit the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter.
Stop by the shelter after the holidays to meet adoptable cats and dogs, or browse available animals anytime on the shelter website.
Whether one is ready to adopt or just wanting to help out, volunteers are always welcome. Come make a difference … one paw at a time.
Los Pueblos Street Lined With Farolitos On Christmas Eve
The beautiful view of Los Pueblos Street on Christmas Eve. The County turned off the street lights, the winds were mild and all the farolitos stayed lit late into the night. Some were still burning as dawn lightened the sky. ‘Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.’ Courtesy/Steve and Ann Greene Read More
County Grapples With Economic Development Puzzle
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
In 2025, as in previous years, a major focus for Los Alamos County was improving economic development and assisting local businesses.
How to achieve these goals is constantly being investigated and discussed. Finding the answer seems more like solving a complicated riddle or a many-sided Rubik’s Cube. Every one from County officials to business owners to the public are taking turns twisting and turning it in hopes of making a neat, clear answer.
This year, a group of business owners formed the Los Alamos Local Business Coalition Read More
Reminder: Los Alamos Golf Course Is Closed For Winter
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Golf Course would like to remind citizens that the course is closed for play for the winter.
Walking onto any part of the course to play golf during the winter closure is not permissible.
Additionally, the grass is dormant, and playing could cause damage to the root system that staff have worked tirelessly to establish over the past year.
For a course schedule and information, visit the Los Alamos County Website or contact the Golf Course Pro Shop at 505.662.8139. Read More
Thank You Los Alamos For Supporting The Arts!
By The Los Alamos Arts Council Board of Directors
Melissa Mackey, President
Luke Eigelbach, Vice-President
Siân Parry-Jones, Secretary
David Hampton, Treasurer
Jason Rutledge, Member at Large
Michael Redondo, Member at Large
Thank you, Los Alamos County! Your support for our local arts community through the Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) is truly humbling.
We asked for help. You responded by donating over $30,000 directly to us for programming and events. You completed our $10,000 Seed Fund with the Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF) allowing us to establish an Endowment for the Arts. Read More
County Wishes Community Happy Holidays & Joyful 2026!
LAPD Cmdr. Brent Hudspeth Gives Advice To LAHS Students
Cmdr. Brent Hudspeth with LAHS Teacher Lori Thompson’s Sports Literature students. Courtesy/LAPS
By Rylee Gramer and Peyton Labonty
Los Alamos High School
Sports Literature Students
A few weeks ago, we interviewed Los Alamos Police Department Cmdr. Brent Hudspeth at the Los Alamos County Courthouse. Hudspeth is a tall man with brown eyes. We learned that he has a wife and a baby boy named Sebastian.
During the interview, we also found out more about his life and how he came to be a police commander in Los Alamos.
He grew up in Farmington but later moved to Los Alamos. According to him, his childhood Read More
Public Utilities Department Shares Tips Related To Grease
COUNTY News:
Did you know? Even during the most beautiful seasons … yuck still happens.
Before washing grease down the drain or flushing that – whatever it might be – consider the folks who may have to deal with it down the pipeline.
And speaking of those folks … a big pat on the back for the County’s wastewater folks who deal with the yuck and work incredibly hard for this community every day. Read More
Community Invited To Get Involved On Boards/Commissions
COUNTY News:
Volunteer citizen boards provide a way to participate in local government
The community is invited to get involved today with Los Alamos County Boards and Commissions.
Vacancies include:
- County Health Council;
- Environmental Sustainability Board;
- Parks and Recreation Board; and
- Transportation Board.
Anyone interested in getting involved is encouraged to call 505.663.3436 or apply online here. Read More
Scenes Of 2025 Santa Fly-In At Los Alamos County Airport
Santa Claus, aka local pilot Skip Egdorf, disembarks his plane Saturday afternoon at Los Alamos County Airport to greet fans during the third annual Santa Fly-In. Los Alamos Airport and the Experimental Aircraft Association Green Chile Chapter (EAA 691) host this popular event that includes tours of local aircraft, including the Classic Air Medical helicopter, craft activities and delicious treats. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A crowd of excited fans of all ages moves in close to welcome Santa Claus, escorted by a pair of cheerful elves, Saturday at the 2025 Fly-In event at Los Read More
Los Alamos County’s 100 Days Of Winter Activity Guide
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to download the 2025-26 Los Alamos County 100 Days of Winter Activity Guide.
This is an opportune time to mark those favorite winter programs and events on the calendar.
Download the new Winter Activity Guide and find even more community events on the Visit Los Alamos event calendar.
See what else is happening later this month on the County events calendar and visit the Library events calendar to find a wide variety of activities for everyone in the family. Read More
County Trash Talk: Wrapping Reality Check
COUNTY News:
Wrapping paper = TRASH (yes, even the pretty kind!) Recycle gift bags & cards only if they are 100 percent paper.
Trash anything with glitter, foil, ribbon, rope handles, or plastic shine.
Not sure? When in doubt, throw it out to keep recycling working right. Or try the recycle coach app.
Planet-friendly wrapping swaps:
Reuse gift bags & boxes, newspapers, maps, or fabric (Furoshiki). Use pinecones and twigs instead of plastic bows. Consider using kraft paper or seed paper.
Small choices = big planet love. Read More
Low-Sensory ‘Noon’ Year’s Eve At White Rock Library
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to chill out midday on New Year’s Eve, removing the need to stay up until midnight. Lean into a low-sensory “Noon” Year’s Eve experience.
At White Rock Branch Library, the County will provide a low-key, self-paced gathering for those of who don’t enjoy loud noises and things falling from the ceiling.
Library staff will have crafts and game stations available for kids who prefer to party at their own pace.
No balloon drop, no loud music; just good vibes celebrating the turning of the calendar year from 2025 to 2026. This event is best for kids ages 4-10 and their Read More
Los Alamos Utilities Department Issues Q1 FY-26 Report
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities has issued its Quarterly Performance Report for Quarter 1 of FY 2026.
The report has been published and can be found online here: https://ladpu.com/FY26Q1. Read More
Video: Councilor Melanee Hand Discusses Latest Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Melanee Hand visits the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss Tuesday’s council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Clarification: Atomic City Transit Holiday Service Schedule
COUNTY News:
In observance of the upcoming holidays, Atomic City Transit will not operate regular bus service or ATC MyRide on Thursday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) or on Thursday, Jan. 1, (New Year’s Day).
Regular bus services and ACT MyRide will resume on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, and Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, after the holidays.
No peak service
- From Dec. 26 through Jan. 2, bus routes will operate without peak service intervals. Routes 1 and 6 will continue operating on their standard schedules throughout the day, with Route 1 providing downtown circulator service every half hour and Route 6 serving
County Utilities Dept. Wishes Community Happy Holidays
Update: Los Alamos County Government Offices To Close For Observed Holidays Thursdays Dec. 25 And Jan. 1
COUNTY News:
In observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, Los Alamos County government offices and services will join other federal, state, and local governments and close on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
County Administrative Offices, senior centers, Atomic City Transit service, and the Environmental Services Division will be closed on both days.
In addition, the following facilities will close or have modified hours:
White Rock Branch and Mesa Public libraries
- Wednesday–Christmas Eve: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday–Christmas Day: Closed
- Wednesday–New
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Dec. 19-25, 2025
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Dec. 19-25, 2025:
Friday, Dec. 19, 2025
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 12-16–25
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce “New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax”
- 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
- 8 p.m.
Chamisa K-Kids Donate To Los Alamos Animal Shelter
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos K-Kids of Chamisa Elementary School gather on Thursday, with Animal Shelter Manager Paul Sena and Chamisa Art Teacher/K-Kids Sponsor Andrea Lynch to celebrate their successful campaign of collecting items to donate to the Animal Shelter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos K-Kids of Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock placed a donation box in the lobby of the school for parents, students, teachers, and visitors to place items to be donated to the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter.
Animal Shelter Manager Paul Read More
