Topper Tennis Wraps Up Successful 2025 Season
Los Alamos High School Topper Girls and Boys Varsity Tennis Teams and Coaches and several former Toppers cheering them on. Photo by Gowri Srinivasan
Caris Hatler gets down for a forehand volley. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By ADITYA VISWANATHAN
Topper Tennis
The Topper tennis teams toasted a successful season Wednesday, May 21, with a team banquet and looked back on how far both Boys and Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity teams had come in the span of just a few months.
The intense 2025 season kicked off with a road trip to El Paso, as the teams continued their rebuilding efforts after the Read More
Los Alamos ScienceFest 2025 Event Line-Up
Scene from 2024 ScienceFest. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Get ready for an exciting week of science this summer in Los Alamos! Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District is eager to bring the 18th annual ScienceFest to the community and region on June 20-28, 2025.
“This year’s theme, ‘Catalysts & Currents,’ is about recognizing both the ground-breaking moments in the scientific world as well as the slow-moving currents of change happening all around us on a daily basis,” said Event Manager Alison Watkins at Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District.
ScienceFest kicks off on the evening Read More
Scene Of Vandalism In Playlot At Overlook Park
The scene Sunday morning of vandalism that took place Saturday night in the playlot near the concession stand at Overlook Park in White Rock. The Los Alamos Police Department is asking anyone with knowledge surrounding this incident to contact them at 505.662.8222. Courtesy photo Read More
Democratic Party Of Los Alamos To Meet June 9 At projectY
DPLAC News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLAC) will hold its regular monthly meeting 6:30-7:30 p.m. June 9, in a new location at projectY cowork Los Alamos, 150 Central Park Square.
Registered Democrats are invited to attend this hybrid meeting held in person and via Zoom:
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- In Person: projectY cowork Los Alamos, 150 Central Park Square; and
- Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81654127593, Meeting ID: 816 5412 7593.
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All attendees, in person or on Zoom, will be required to sign in with their name and email address for Party verification.
Topics expected to be discussed include Read More
County Installs New Informational Sign At Entrance To Town
A Los Alamos County crew has installed a new sign near the entrance to town to direct visitors to the downtown area, visitor center and Main Gate Park. Photo by Carol a. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos ChamberFest 2025 Downtown June 7
CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is holding the annual ChamberFest Street Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7, in downtown Los Alamos.
Central Avenue between 20th and 15th streets will be closed 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Street Fair and giant sand pile for children sponsored by Enterprise Bank & Trust.
The event, which features dozens of local Chamber member businesses, music and more, is generously supported by lead sponsor, Enterprise Bank & Trust. Additional sponsors include Holman’s USA, N3B, Exit Realty Advantage NM, Los Alamos Transit Mix, and in-kind sponsor, Read More
County Council Proclaims National Public Works Week
Councilor Melanee Hand, center, presents a proclamation declaring May 18-24, 2025, National Public Works Week in Los Alamos County. Los Alamos County Public Works employees accepting the proclamation, from left, Anthony Strain, Pete Mondragon, Manuel Martinez, Miguel Jimenez, Jeremy Lujan. David Hampton, Eric Martinez, Charles Flowers, Kevin Wilson, Karen Henderson and Daniel Blea. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Los Alamos County P&Z Commission To Meet May 28
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 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
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
Webinar Read More
County Council Proclaims June 7, 2025 ChamberFest Day
At the May 20 County Council meeting in Council Chambers, Councilor Ryn Herrmann, center, presents a proclamation declaring June 7, 2025, ChamberFest Day in Los Alamos County to Chamber Director Sandy Jones and Enterprise Bank & Trust VP Relationship Manager Ryan Tatro, a ChamberFest sponsor. Courtesy/LAC Read More
LAPD To Launch Youth Cadet Program In August 2025!
LAPD News:
The inaugural launch of the Los Alamos Police Department’s (LAPD) Youth Cadet Program is coming in August 2025! This program is for high school freshmen through senior grade levels. It will be held 5-8 p.m. once a month, August through April.
Participating young adults will learn about de-escalation, laws and application, public safety interactions, public speaking, public safety history, and career opportunities.
There is also an optional air gun and bow program for interested cadets.
The Youth Cadet Program centers on giving real-world career experiences and leadership Read More
Scenes From First Summer Concert Of 2025 Series
Scene from the Friday night kickoff of the 2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series starring country music artist Dzaki Sukarno at Ashley Pond Park. The concert is produced by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County and sponsored by Longenecker & Associates and TechSource Inc. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Friday night kickoff of the 2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series starring country music artist Dzaki Sukarno at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Friday night kickoff of the 2025 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series starring Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of May 26, 2025
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors.
For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the County Projects page at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note: the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project Updates
The contractor will not be working on Memorial Day.
Construction crews Read More
LAPD’s 2025 Special Olympics Torch Run May 29
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is honored to participate in the Special Olympics Torch Run, an annual tradition that supports Special Olympic athletes and their inspiring achievements. This year’s event begins at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 29.
LAPD officers will gather at 7:30 a.m. at the Los Alamos Police Department for a special photo opportunity with local Special Olympic athletes before embarking on their run. The route will take runners eastbound on Central Avenue to 4th Street, then to Totavi, where the run resumes on N.M. 502. Runners will continue southbound on N.M. 285, Read More
Council Proclaims 2nd Week Of June LGBTQ+ Pride Week
Councilor Randall Ryti, fourth from left, presents a proclamation on behalf of the Los Alamos County Council designating the second week of June as annual LGBTQ+ Pride Week in Los Alamos County. Representatives from Los Alamos Pride receiving the proclamation at Tuesday night’s Council meeting, from left, Melissa Mackey, Oliver Pruitt, Rev. Tina DeYoe, Councilor Ryti and Xeph Ivankovich. Courtesy/LAC Read More
County Recognizes 25th Anniversary Of Cerro Grande Fire
Los Alamos Acting Deputy Fire Chief Tim Johnson and Interim Fire Chief Wendy Servey at an event Tuesday, which recognized the 25th anniversary of the Cerro Grande Fire. The event at the Municipal Building, showcased testimonials, newspaper clippings, photographs and other memorabilia about the fire, which started as a controlled burn in May 2000 but turned into a wildfire that burned 47,650 acres, destroyed 239 structures and displaced some 429 families. In addition to remembering past wildfires, Los Alamos County provided information on what it is doing to minimize the risk of potential Read More
Senior Centers To Close On Memorial Day Monday May 26
LARSO News:
The Los Alamos and White Rock Senior Activity Centers will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. All regularly scheduled activities are canceled and no congregate meals will be served.
Home Delivered Meal recipients, please expect to receive frozen lunches for the holiday weekend between Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23.
Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) will re-open for regular hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27. Please note: There will be no congregate meal service this day due to scheduled kitchen cleaning at the Betty Ehart and White Rock Senior Read More
Scenes From This Week’s Water Festival For Los Alamos 4th Graders Hosted By PEEC
Camp May Road Construction To Pause On Memorial Day
PAJARITO News:
Road construction occurring on Camp May Road under the regional Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project (JMFPP) will be on hold Monday, May 26, in observance of the federal Memorial Day holiday.
For the public, this means Camp May and Pajarito Mountain will be accessible for a day longer than usual this weekend.
Camping at Camp May is limited to Friday and Saturday nights on a first-come, first-served basis this year to allow for full work capacity on the project. On most weekends, the entrance/exit to Camp May is closed and locked from midday Sundays through Thursdays. This weekend Read More
County Offices To Close On Memorial Day May 26
COUNTY News:
In observance of Memorial Day, some Los Alamos County government offices and services will close or have modified hours on Monday, May 26, 2025.
The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division will be closed Monday.
The following facilities will be closed Monday or have modified hours:
- Camp May Road – Open for the Memorial Day holiday – No construction activity.
- White Rock and Mesa libraries – Closed
- Aquatic Center – Leisure Lagoon open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., main pool and therapy pool will be closed.
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Los Alamos County To Launch New Procurement Portal
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To expand its vendor outreach and encourage greater competition for public contracts, the Los Alamos County Procurement Division announces the launch of its new Procurement Portal on Bonfire.
Bonfire is a centralized, user-friendly platform where businesses can register as vendors or suppliers and receive real-time notifications for Invitations for Bid (IFBs), Requests for Proposal (RFPs), and other types of procurement opportunities that align with their services.
The new portal is designed to enhance transparency, Read More
