Bicyclist Injured In Vehicle Crash At Diamond & Orange
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) officers, along with personnel from the Los Alamos Fire Department, responded at approximately 9 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2025, to a motor vehicle crash involving a bicyclist near the intersection of Diamond Drive and Orange Street.
Upon arrival, emergency responders identified a 14-year-old male bicyclist who had sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He was treated at the scene and subsequently transported to Los Alamos Medical Center for further medical care. An update on the juvenile’s condition is not currently available. Read More
Los Alamos County Animal Control Urges Caution As Rattlesnake Activity Increases Around Community
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Animal Control officials urge residents to use caution when outdoors, as seasonal climate conditions and recent sightings indicate an increase in rattlesnake activity.
“Rattlesnakes play an important role in the local ecosystem but can pose a danger when startled or provoked,” Animal Control Supervisor Theresa Phelan said. “Awareness and simple precautions can go a long way in preventing incidents.”
Phelan provided the following safety tips for avoiding snake encounters while outdoors:
- Stay on trails and avoid tall weeds or underbrush.
- Wear boots and
Obituary: Dr. Mudundi Ramakrishna Raju June 24, 2025
DR. MUDUNDI RAMAKRISHNA RAJU June 24, 2025
Dr. Mudundi Ramakrishna Raju, retired scientist and Fellow of Los Alamos National Laboratory, passed away on June 24, 2025, in his hometown in India. His funeral was conducted with full state honors in the presence of family, friends and community leaders.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Subhadra Devi Raju, whom he loved and admired deeply. Dr. Raju leaves behind a lasting legacy of pioneering research on radiation cancer treatment as well as an impressive record of humanitarian work.
Dr. M.R. Raju graduated with a PhD in nuclear physics from Read More
Los Alamos Public Health Office Staffed By NMDOH Temporarily Suspends Clinical Services
The sign displayed at the Los Alamos Public Health Office announcing its temporary closure at 1183 Diamond Drive, Unit D. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Public Health Office at 1183 Diamond Drive, Unit D, and staffed by the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH), is temporarily suspending clinical services for the next several weeks due to staffing shortages.
For assistance, residents are encouraged to contact NMDOH at 505.476.2600 for the Santa Fe location or 505.753.2794 for the Espaňola location.
Additionally, residents can visit the NMDOH website https://www.nmhealth.org Read More
New Mexico Supreme Court Rules On Warrantless Search By Police Based On Odor Of Marijuana
COURT News:
SANTA FE — The smell of marijuana remained a valid basis for police to search a vehicle without a warrant during the time when New Mexico had decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana, the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Under decriminalization enacted in 2019, New Mexico eliminated jail time for possessing one-half ounce of marijuana or less and instead provided for a fine in a similar fashion as traffic violations. Possession of any amount of marijuana remained illegal, however. Two years later, the state legalized the possession and recreational Read More
Laguna Wildfire Update: July 11
Fire Crews on the Laguna Wildfire. Courtesy/SFNF
SFNF News:
Acres: 11,334
Start Date: 6/25/2025
Completion: 87 %
Location: Located in the Coyote Ranger District, 8 miles north of New Mexico State Road 96 and west of the Chama River Canyon Wilderness.
Personnel: 174
Fuels: Oak brush, ponderosa pine, pinyon-juniper
Resources: 3 hotshot crews, 1 Type 2 Initial Attack crew, 2 suppression modules, 7 engines, 3 water tenders (2 support; 1 tactical)
Highlights: Fire crews continued coordinated strategic firing operations by utilizing both hand and aerial ignition. Fire crews added additional Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 14, 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 that 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
Construction crews with TLC Plumbing & Utility continue the Bathtub Read More
N.M. Delegation Welcomes Over $4.3 Million From FAA To Improve State’s Airports
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming $4,384,758 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for upgrades at the Albuquerque International Sunport, Artesia Municipal Airport, and Socorro Municipal Airport.
These grants are funded through the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program, which provides grants for the planning and development of public-use airports.
“When we invest in New Mexico’s airports, we Read More
A Path Towards Community: Museum Collections Management In A New Era July 27
NMHS News:
The Friends of Coronado & Jemez Historic Sites present a lecture by Diana Sherman, manager of the Archaeological Research Collections in Santa Fe entitled, “A Path Towards Community: Museum Collections Management in a New Era” 2–3 p.m., Sunday, July 27.
Today, archaeology and archaeologists are transforming their relationship with tribes to forge new, improved field work that will benefit tribes and still offer protection of cultural resources into the future. This talk will cover, among other topics, a vision for the future of collections. Diana Sherman Read More
Luján, Crapo Take Bipartisan Action To Secure Clear Guidance For Claimants Following Recent Extension, Expansion Of RECA
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) urged the Trump administration to swiftly provide detailed guidance for claimants to access the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) program following its expansion and extension by Congress. In letters to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Sens. Luján and Crapo highlight the urgent need to implement guidance quickly and efficiently regarding the expanded RECA program as the current extension of RECA expires in just over two years.
“After decades Read More
Methodist Healthcare Ministries Answers Call For Relief Efforts Across Texas Hill Country With $3M Commitment
MHM News:
SAN ANTONIO, TX — When tragedy strikes, Texas communities have repeatedly demonstrated an inspiring ability to come together and lift the most vulnerable in the spirit of healing. Methodist Healthcare Ministries (MHM) is proud to continue serving as part of that tradition by committing $3 million to support flood relief and recovery efforts for those communities impacted by the devastating flooding that occurred this past weekend across Central Texas.
“In responding to this tragic event, we recognize the needs of those impacted will go beyond meeting their immediate survival Read More
State’s Radio Upgrades Save Lives In Emergency Response
Motorola Radios on display at 2025 DTRS Conference. Courtesy: DoIT
STATE News:
SANTA FE — In the rugged terrain of New Mexico, where a lost hiker or stranded motorist can quickly become a life-or-death situation, communication failures have long plagued emergency responders. Not anymore.
“Effective and hardened radio systems help keep first responders safe and connected,” Manny Barreras DoIT cabinet secretary said. “Public safety radio isn’t just technology it’s the pulse of every emergency response.”
The transformation is dramatic. Chris Starr of the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Read More
Scam Alert: NMDOT Does Not Issue Traffic Tickets
NMDOT News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) does not send text messages or make phone calls to collect fees or payments for traffic tickets.
Anyone receiving a message about an outstanding ticket is urged to not provide any payment information.
What to do:
- Do not click on any links in suspicious text messages;
- Do not answer unsolicited phone calls regarding traffic tickets or fees; and
- Block the sender or hang up and block the caller.
Stay vigilant and protect personal information. Read More
The Family YMCA Invites Community Feedback To Help Shape Its Next 70 Years!
Courtesy/YMCA
YMCA News:
As The Family YMCA celebrates 70 years of strengthening the Los Alamos community, the organization is launching a community feedback initiative to help guide its future.
Under the banner “Your Vision, Our Future,” the Y invites residents, members, and community partners to share their thoughts on existing programs, facility use, and ideas for the future. Feedback collected will guide strategic investments, inclusive programming, and facility enhancements.
“We are proud of the trust the community has placed in us over the past seven decades,” CEO Chris Daniels Read More
Obituary: Damon Giovanielli May 8, 1943 – July 6, 2025
DAMON GIOVANIELLI May 8, 1943 – July 6, 2025
Sunday, July 6, 2025, our community lost Damon Giovanielli, a happy, loving man, who “always had a sparkle in his eyes” and a longing to interact with those around him.
Damon was born in Teaneck, NJ, May 8, 1943, and stuck close to home for college, attending Princeton University. He went on to earn his PhD in physics from Dartmouth College and spent the majority of his scientific career at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Damon loved his time at the lab, eventually becoming leader of the Physics Division.
As a member of numerous boards and committees in Los Read More
Daily Postcard: Red Hot Pokers Bloom In Eastern Area
Daily Postcard: Red hot pokers bloom in Eastern Area, filling the summer with beauty. Photo by Ron Roybal Read More
Successful Launch Of Automatic Voter Registration Sees Thousands Of New Mexico Voters Registered In First Week
STATE News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Secretary of State’s Office, in coordination with the Taxation and Revenue Department’s Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), is proud to announce the successful implementation of automatic voter registration (AVR) at all MVD locations across the state. This landmark initiative went into effect on July 1, 2025, and is already helping thousands of eligible New Mexicans register to vote.
“This is a major step forward for voter access and election modernization in New Mexico,” Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver said. “AVR makes voter registration faster, Read More
Los Alamos County Community Services Issues Call For Artists: Public Art Opportunity For Lion Sculpture
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Art in Public Places Board (APPB) is seeking qualifications from artists for an exciting public art opportunity: a sculpture of an African male lion to be installed at the center of a newly designed area surrounded by the relocated Police Memorial Wall, just outside the main entrance of the Los Alamos Police Station. This sculpture will serve as a bold visual enhancement to the memorial site, but is not a memorial itself.
The project aims to complement the setting with a symbolically strong and durable artwork that contributes to the visual identity of the space. The Read More
Second Sunday Forum: Self Help–All That’s New Since ’22
SELF HELP News:
The public is invited to attend the Second Sunday Forum at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, where Executive Director Diane Smogor will present Self Help—All That’s New Since ’22. The presentation will start at noon, Sunday, July 13, at 1738 North Sage St.
Attendees will hear an inspirational talk and learn how this Los Alamos-based organization helps hundreds of needy neighbors.
Self Help is a dynamic organization, providing emergency assistance to people across the region, using approaches that are fast and effective. The presentation will share information about the Read More
Warhol Foundation Awards $60K To Wheelwright Museum
ART News:
SANTA FE — The Wheelwright Museum was awarded $60,000 from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts in support of a major temporary exhibition focusing on the intersection of activism, creativity, and the effects of military service in the Native American art community in the wake of the Vietnam War. The Foundation’s Spring 2025 Grant Recipients include 51 arts organizations and museums from 25 states across the country who will receive over $4 million to support the visual arts. The Wheelwright Museum is the only New Mexico-based organization to receive support this cycle. Read More
