Council Tentatively Approves LAPD’s FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone presents his department’s FY 2027 budget to the council this evening. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the department’s $20.1 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves LAFD’s FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg, far right, presents his department’s FY 2027 budget this evening to the council. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the $58.2 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Los Alamos County Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions April 28
COUNTY News:
Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has enacted fire restrictions to Stage 1, effective today, April 28, within the boundaries of Los Alamos County to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, and natural and historical artifacts.
Under the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Order 2026-01, stringent restrictions and conditions are imposed as follows:
- Building, maintaining, and use of outdoor fires, including campfires and recreational fires of any
Lost Goats Returned After Escaping During Tusas Fire
Crew members return the last missing goat, Penny, to a landowner in Las Tusas, NM. Courtesy/NMFD
NMFD News:
The Tusas Fire started at approximately 4 p.m., April 22, 2026. When the Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team took command of the fire, their focus was on suppressing the fire, protecting property, and evacuating residents whose lives might be in danger.
They were presented with a challenge when it was discovered that a local resident’s goats had escaped and were lost somewhere within the fire perimeter.
Some of the Command Staff of the Northern New Mexico Type 3 Team were Read More
Court Of Appeals Will Hear A Case In Roswell On Law Day
COURT News:
ROSWELL – The state Court of Appeals will conduct an oral argument before students in Roswell on May 1 as part of the national observance of Law Day.
A three-judge panel of the Court will hear attorneys present arguments in an appeal of a man’s conviction of a misdemeanor charge of resisting or obstructing an officer. The proceeding will take place at Goddard High School starting at 10 a.m. Judges will answer questions from students after the one-hour argument.
“Students develop a deeper understanding of the legal system by observing real courtroom proceedings firsthand,” said Court Read More
