Final Public Hearing On Water Rate Adjustments Is June 30
COUNTY News:
A second and final public hearing for water rate adjustments will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, both online and in person at the Los Alamos County Council meeting in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Anyone wishing to join remotely may do so using the link https://ladpu.com/ratehearing.
If adopted by the Council, the ordinance will take effect for residential customers on Oct. 1, 2026, and all other customers on July 1, 2026.
The proposed ordinance and answers to frequently-asked-questions about it can be found on DPU’s Read More
McCauley Springs Fire Morning Update: Thursday June 25
Map depicting McCauley Springs Fire perimeter in the Jemez. Courtesy/USFS
Map depicting McCauley Springs Fire perimeter in the Jemez. Courtesy/USFS
FOREST SERVICE Update:
The Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team, Incident Commander Luke McLarty, assumed command of the McCauley Springs Fire on Wednesday evening.
A Complex Incident Management Team has been ordered and will be arriving today. Both teams will communicate and work closely to ensure a smooth transfer of command.
The current incident management team wants to thank the evacuees and community for Read More
Children’s Parade & Carnival To Be Held On 4th Of July In White Rock
COMMUNITY News:
Announcing the exciting return of the community Independence Day Children’s parade and Carnival in White Rock, NM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Activities begin at 10 a.m. with a flag ceremony performed by the JROTC, and children’s parade around the block, led by the Los Alamos Police and Fire department. Children are invited to festively decorate their bikes, trikes, strollers, wagons, scooters, etc. and join the parade!
A free carnival on the back lawn of the church follows the parade with popcorn, snow cones, and cotton candy for all. There will be carnival Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: June 26-July 2, 2026
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 June 26-July 2, 2026:
June 26, 2026
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 6-9–26
- 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Understanding Homelessness
- 8 p.m. — LARSO Town Hall Meeting
- 12 a.m. — Free Speech TV
Saturday, June 27, 2026 Read More
Helicopter With Water Bucket Leaves Santa Fe Airport
Helicopter and water bucket taking off Wednesday from the Santa Fe Airport to help with firefighting efforts in the area. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More
Daily Postcard: Daybreak Through A Haze
Daily Postcard: Daybreak through a haze as seen from Quemazon. Photo by DW Decker
The moment before the sun peeks out. Photo by DW Decker Read More
McCauley Springs Fire In The Jemez Consumes 150 Acres
An aerial view today of smoke billowing from the McCauley Springs Fire in the Jemez Mountains. The fire is burning about a mile west of Jemez Falls Campground and as of this afternoon the fire has consumed 150 acres. Due to continued N.M. 4 road closures and power outages associated with the fire, Valles Caldera National Preserve will be closed Thursday, June 25. Courtesy/USFS
- McCauley Springs Fire Evening Update
- 150
- Jemez Ranger District, near Battleship Rock
- Undetermined
- 0%
- June 24, 2026
- Timber
Wilmot Is Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race June 23
Scene from the weekly pace race held Tuesday on the Burnt Mesa Trail. Courtesy/ACRR
Scene from the weekly pace race held Tuesday on the Burnt Mesa Trail. Courtesy/ACRR
ACRR News:
Zeke Wilmot was the top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly pace race held Tuesday on the Burnt Mesa Trail in Bandelier National Monument. He was 2 seconds off his predicted time.
Other accurate predictors were:
- James Zola with a 3 second differential
- Aurea Rojas recording a 8 second difference
- Eric Davis was 9 seconds off as well as the first-place finisher in the 2-mile distance at 21:06
- Edith Acosta
Update On McCauley Spring Fire Burning In The Jemez
New Mexico Forest Service News:
SANTA FE —The McCauley Springs Fire was detected this morning June 24, on the Jemez Ranger District and is approximately 30 acres.
Coordinating with the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office, the community of Sierra de los Pinos is in “Go” status and currently under evacuation. Sandoval County has set up an evacuation center at Mountain Baptist Church in La Cueva and the Jemez Senior Center.
N.M. 4 is now closed at the main entrance to Valles Caldera National Preserve. Access beyond the closure is restricted to emergency vehicles and authorized personnel. Note: Read More
YMCA To Host July 4th Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run, Community Parade, Announces Road Closures
YMCA News:
The Family YMCA will host its annual Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run and Community Parade on Saturday, July 4. Temporary road closures and traffic control measures will be in place to ensure the safety of participants and spectators.
Canyon Road will be closed from approximately 8-10 a.m., from 15th Street to Central Avenue and continuing to the Los Alamos High School parking lot to Diamond Drive, for the Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run.
Traffic control will also be in place on:
- 15th Street from Iris Street to Canyon Road; and
- Canyon Road from Central Avenue to Los Alamos High School.
Following Read More
Canceled: APP Board Meeting Due To Lack Of Quorum
COUNTY News:
The Art in Public Places Advisory Board (APP) meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 25 is canceled due to lack of quorum.
The next meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23 in Suite 110 at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. The meeting is open to the public.
About the Art In Public Places Advisory Board:
To encourage the integration of art into the architecture of municipal structures, increase the general public awareness of art, to visually enhance the community, to capture a part of our history for future generations, to promote the establishment Read More
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Co-op Showcase Series: Set In Stone June 26
Local cover band, Set In Stone. Courtesy photo
Co-op Summer Showcase Series News:
Set In Stone is a local cover band bringing rock, alternative, and pop classics from the ’70s through the 2000s, from Foo Fighters and Radiohead to driving ’80s synth-rock. Just don’t request “Sweet Caroline.”
Show starts Friday at 5:45 p.m. at Co-op Park at 1010 Central Ave. Vendors are welcome.
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
Daily Postcard: Coyote In The Valle Grande
Daily Postcard: Coyote in the Valle Grande. NPS/Stan Ford Read More
Chamber To Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Celebrating Grand Re-Opening Of Mesa Top Adventures June 24
CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the Grand Re-opening at Mesa Top Adventures at 4 p.m., Wednesday, June 24 at 109 Central Park Square.
Escape Rooms:
Mom’s Party Frenzy — Mom is throwing a World Cup Watch party and USA 250 party… on the same day! She needs you to finish decorating the room and to make sure you do, she locked you in! Decorate the room and get yourself out before the party starts!
Escape Mesa Top Labs — During a routine travel review, Mesa Top Labs security discovered a fraudulent passport in use! Suspecting a spy, the Read More
Local Residents To Be Recognized During 250 Flags Event
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
C’YA
Local residents John Baillie and Dan Gandee will be recognized next week as part of the 250 Flags Honoring New Mexico Heroes event marking America’s 250th birthday.
Baillie is being recognized for his volunteer dedication to seniors through the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization and 30 years of service to the Lasses and Lads of Enchantment Barbershop Chorus.
Gandee is being recognized for his service in the United States Marine Corps. He made numerous contributions on overseas assignments. Today, he volunteers teaching 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
UNM-Los Alamos Starts Phase Two Of Outdoor Infrastructure Improvements Project
Arial view of UNM-LA campus. Courtesy/UNM-LA
UNM-LA News:
UNM-Los Alamos has begun the second phase of its outdoor infrastructure improvements project. Construction is currently underway in the campus courtyard, which will affect how visitors and students navigate the area during the summer.
The north parking lot is closed to accommodate construction staging.
All entrances to and from the courtyard, with the exceptions of Building 2 and Building 7 from the front entrance, are closed until the beginning of the fall semester. Visitors are encouraged to follow posted directional and closure Read More
Produce, Breads, & Hot Food At Farmers Market June 25
