New Documents Added To LANL Public Reading Room
LANL News:
Per regulatory requirements, this email is to notify you that new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.
All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.
For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.
- Review, Notice of Completion of Off-Site Waste Shipment for Final Disposal, Activity 4.0, Compliance Plan, Site Treatment Plan, Federal Facility Compliance Order, Los Alamos National
Customer Service Week In Los Alamos County Oct. 6–10
Deputy Utilities Manager of Finance and Administration Joann Gentry and Customer Care Center representatives Camille Chavez, Paula Nelson, Amy Danforth, Michelle Carlson, Audrey Collins and Jacki Archuleta accept a proclamation from Councilor Beverly Neil-Clinton designating Oct. 6–10, 2025, as Customer Service Week in Los Alamos County. Gentry invited the public to join Customer Care representatives at a Customer Service Fair at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the Municipal Building lobby, featuring light refreshments and informational tables from several County departments. Read More
DEA Launches Operation Vape Trail To Crack Down On Illegal Substances Found In Vape Shops
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sept. 22., the Drug Enforcement Administration announced the results of a week-long operational enforcement action as part of a whole-of-government initiative aimed at removing dangerous and illegal vaping substances from communities across America. During the operation, DEA seized more than 2.3 million vape devices and cartridges and more than 100 weapons since Sept.15, 2025.
“This operation underscores our commitment to protecting Americans from dangerous, deadly, and illegal substances that threaten public safety and national security,” Administrator Read More
Museum Of International Folk Art And Friends Of Folk Art Present World Of Treasures Silent Auction & Party, Nov. 15
NMDCA News:
SANTA FE — The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) and the Friends of Folk Art (FOFA) will host the World of Treasures Silent Auction and Party on Saturday, November 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at MOIFA, 706 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill, in Santa Fe. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on 100 rare and unique folk and fine art treasures from around the world, and shop an array of ethnic / traditional clothing, jewelry and folk art décor at the event’s design boutique.
“The goal of the event is to raise funds to help MOIFA share its own ‘world of treasures’ with a wider audience throughout New Read More
Season 5 Of Awkward Conversation Launches Sept. 24
DEA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, in partnership with the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, will release Season 5 of the video podcast Awkward Conversations on Sept. 24, 2025.
The unscripted Season 5 of Awkward Conversations is once again hosted by Jodie Sweetin (Full House, Fuller House) and will feature twenty-one weekly video podcasts on the Elks Drug Awareness Prevention YouTube channel through March 26, 2026.
Watch the trailer for Awkward Conversations, Season 5
Each week Jodie is joined by Amy McCarthy, Director of Clinical Social Work, Read More
Labor Of Love: National Hispanic Cultural Center, Opera Southwest Bring Life Of Labor Leader Dolores Huerta To The Stage Oct. 26
NMDCA News:
ALBUQUERQUE — In collaboration with Opera Southwest, the National Hispanic Cultural Center is proud to present an opera based on the remarkable life of labor icon and New Mexico native Dolores Huerta. Dolores takes the stage starting Sunday, Oct. 26.
“This play goes to the core of our pride as New Mexicans and gente, Dolores is an icon for standing together with all people demanding dignity and access to justice,” said National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) Executive Director Zack Quintero. “This production also showcases New Mexicans at its center, as the writer, the inspiration, Read More
NM Methane Rules Slash Emissions By Half Compared To TX
STATE News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced new satellite data showing New Mexico’s methane rules cut oil and gas facility emissions in the Permian Basin by half compared to neighboring Texas.
The findings, released during U.S. Climate Week, demonstrate significant economic and public health benefits from the state’s environmental policies.
Nine separate satellite observations collected and aggregated during 2024-2025 across the Permian Basin, including the Delaware sub-basin, showed New Mexico’s methane intensity is Read More
Community Invited To Movie On The Mesa Oct. 3
COMMUNITY News:
Los Alamos Recreation and Barranca Mesa PTO is once again teaming up to bring the community Movie on the Mesa—a free community event at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 3. This is a fun, family event to bring the community together
Event details:
- Movie: The new Lilo & Stitch movie
- Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 | Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Movie begins at 6 p.m.
- Barranca Mesa Elementary School track (behind the elementary school)
Concessions will be available for purchase, cash or credit card accepted—all proceeds will go towards Los Alamos Recreation Scholarships.
Bring your own blankets/chairs Read More
Housing NM Presents Awards To 14 Affordable Housing Leaders At 2025 New Mexico Housing Summit
HOUSING NM News:
ALBUQUERQUE — Housing New Mexico representatives presented 14 awards to leaders in the state’s affordable housing industry at the 2025 New Mexico Housing Summit Friday, Sept. 19 at Hotel Albuquerque.
Housing New Mexico Executive Director/CEO Isidoro Hernandez provided closing remarks at the awards ceremony.
“The affordable housing needs in our state are endless, but it is important to recognize and celebrate our accomplishments,” Hernandez said. “The work we do is challenging but also very gratifying. I know we are all committed to our mission, and we have the Read More
Horse Shelter Invites Community To Celebrate 25th Year At Annual Open House; Fun, Education And 102 Horses Await
Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
SANTA FE — The Horse Shelter, now celebrating its 25th anniversary, is thrilled to welcome the community back to its annual Open House from 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at our scenic 128-acre ranch in Cerrillos, just 30 minutes south of Santa Fe. A rain date is set for Saturday, Oct. 18.
This free, family-friendly event offers a unique opportunity to learn about horse rescue and rehabilitation while enjoying a day on the ranch. With 102 horses currently in our care, you’ll meet some of New Mexico’s most resilient and beautiful animals—and the people Read More
Weekly Fishing Report: Sept. 23, 2025
By GEORGE MORSE
Sports and Outdoors
Los Alamos Daily Post
In October the State Game and Fish Department will begin stocking lakes and ponds in Southern New Mexico as part of their Winter Trout Stocking Program. These waters are too warm in the summer to sustain trout.
They cool down in the fall and during the winter they do not freeze so trout can survive. This offers anglers in that part of the state the opportunity to cast out without having to make a long drive. These stockings, including Tingley Beach and the drainage canals in Albuquerque, will continue throughout the winter until the end of March. Read More
Hilltopper Varsity Girls Soccer Falls To St. Pius
Dayja Fellers intercepts a Sartan pass in the offensive end. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Jayden Krupp fights for possession mid-field. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Goalkeeper Kailey Thwaits sends the ball downfield. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
SPORTS News:
On Thursday, Sept. 18, the Los Alamos High School Girls Soccer team played its first home match of the season against St. Pius X. Despite a tough 0-4 result, the Hilltoppers showed resilience and spirit in front of their home crowd.
St. Pius struck early, building a 3-0 lead by halftime. But the Hilltoppers Read More
New Mexico Office Of The Superintendent Of Insurance Approves 2026 Health Insurance Premium Rates For Small Group Health Insurance Market
OSI News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has approved 2026 health insurance premium rates for the small group health insurance market.
The average increase across all plans is 16.8 percent. The new rates take effect Jan. 1, 2026, when health insurance small group consumers in New Mexico will have 137 plan options available. Currently, almost 36,000 New Mexicans are enrolled in a small group plan.
Carriers offering health insurance plans and coverage in New Mexico in 2026:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico (HealthCare Service Corporation)
- Presbyterian
Turquoise Alert Update: 12-Year-Old Located And Is Safe
New Mexico Free Fishing Weekend Set For Sept. 27-28
NMGF News:
SANTA FE — Anglers can fish for free in New Mexico Sept. 28-29, as part of the state’s Free Fishing Weekend.
Anyone can fish for free in public fishing waters throughout the state Saturday, Sept. 28 and Sunday, Sept. 29, which is also National Hunting and Fishing Day across the United States of America.
All anglers must observe bag limits and all other rules and regulations. For more information, please visit the Department’s website.
“This is a great time to take your family fishing and teach them a skill that will provide a lifetime of enjoyment,” said Mike Sloane, director for Read More
Daily Postcard: Spectacular Sunrise Above Golf Course
Daily Postcard: Spectacular sunrise, ‘Star of Autumn’ Monday at Los Alamos Golf Course. Photo by Pat Soran Read More
McQuiston: A Friendly Reminder About Back-To-School & Distracted Driving…
By ALLEN MCQUISTONJemez Insurance Agency
Los Alamos County Library Invites Community To Contribute To Military Tribute Display
‘Reunion’. Courtesy/Archbold family
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library is inviting community members to share their stories and photographs of military service for a commemorative display and slideshow this November to be featured at both library locations. November is National Veterans and Military Families Month.
The display is being created by White Rock Branch Librarian Monique Archbold, herself a military spouse. Archbold is sharing her own story, including a photo of her husband returning from a six-month deployment and meeting their infant daughter for the first time. Read More
CCD Facilities To Close For Training Sept. 24, 29, 30
COUNTY News:
Facilities that fall under the Los Alamos County Community Services Department will be closed on various dates and times from Sept. 24 through Sept. 30 to enable staff to attend mandatory training.
Schedule:
- Sept. 24, 2025
- Los Alamos County Ice Rink will close at 4 p.m. for the remainder of the evening. Scheduled practices are also canceled for this facility.
- Sept. 29, 2025:
- Aquatic Center, closed 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Los Alamos County Golf Course, closed 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Los Alamos County Library, both branches, will open at 12 p.m.
- Parks and Open Space Office, closed 8 a.m. to
Emory Paul Dahlia Steals Center Stage In Morning Bouquet
An enormous and lovely Emory Paul Dahlia steals center stage in a morning bouquet today at a home in the beautiful Española Valley. Photo by Liddie Martinez Read More
