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PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 3–9, 2026

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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 April 3–9, 2026:

Friday April 3, 2026

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 3-31-26
  • 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce “Los Alamos County Manager Update”
  • 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
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LAPS Students Earn Awards At New Mexico MathCounts State Competition

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Fourteen students representing Barranca Mesa Elementary, Mountain Elementary, Piñon Elementary and Los Alamos Middle School competed at the New Mexico MathCounts State Competition held at UNM. Pictured are (back row, left to right): Dr. William Tucker (LAMS coach), Jane Lataille (Mountain Coach), James Junghans, Liam Colgan, Evan Cunningham, Norah Whitton, Everett James, and Courtney Smith (Piñon Coach); (front row, left to right): Rishabh Nandy, Evan Fu, Jacub Cincio, Glyn Lo, David Robel, Lyla Lo, Leia Lin, Jane Smith, Alice Chen, and Phuong Nguyen (LAMS Coach). Courtesy/LAPS

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LANL Foundation Celebrates 14 Educators Achieving National Board Certification

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LANL Foundation News:

ESPAÑOLA — Fourteen educators reached a major professional milestone by achieving or renewing their National Board Certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, supported by the LANL Foundation.

“We are thrilled to announce this year’s National Board Certified Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators. Each year, it is our privilege to support these educators, and our team is in awe of the perseverance, determination, and commitment that all candidates have for their students,” said Paul LeFrancois, LANL Foundation K-12 Education Read More

LAPS To Host School Board Candidate Forum April 6

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LAPS News:

The Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board has received three letters of interest to fill the vacancy in District 1, which resulted from the resignation of School Board member Dr. Margie Serrato. District 1 includes Piñon Elementary School.

Elisa Baker, Stephanie Galvez and Katie Mussack have submitted their names for consideration to join the School Board.

A candidate forum will be held in the School Boardroom and via Zoom, 6-7:30 p.m., on Monday, April 6. Members of the community interested in hearing more from each candidate may attend or join using this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5056632222?pwd=ODd1d3h0Z1dGd1ByT0lVNGU3T2dFQT09&omn=88243842768 Read More

Los Alamos Elks Lodge #2083 Hosts Officer Installation

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Newly elected officers from left, Isaiah Madrid, Inner Guard; Jeffrey Goettee, Esteemed Lecturing Knight; Mellisa Machesky, Chaplain; Phillip Mach, Exalted Ruler; Katherine Haight, Esteemed Leading Knight; Kirk Hollis, Treasurer; Rena Calloway, Secretary; and Jurgen Schmidt, Esteemed Loyal Knight. Courtesy/Elks Lodge photo

Los Alamos Elks Lodge News:

The Los Alamos Elks Lodge #2083 held its installation of officers for 2026 -2027 on Saturday, followed by a dinner.

Newlt elected officers include Isaiah Madrid, Inner Guard; Jeffrey Goettee, Esteemed Lecturing Knight; Mellisa Read More

Community Invited To View New Lowrider Stamps Cruising Into Los Alamos Post Office & View 6 Cool Vehicles Saturday

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U.S. Postal Service News:

The Los Alamos Post Office invites the community to celebrate its newly issued Lowrider stamps and view six cool lowrider vehicles and listen to music from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in front of the downtown Post Office.

The U.S. Postal Service held a first-day-of-issue ceremony for its new Lowriders stamps on March 13 in San Diego. With that issuance, USPS celebrated lowrider car culture, rooted in working-class Mexican American/Chicano communities throughout the American Southwest.

“A lowrider is a masterpiece of engineering and artistry, a rolling canvas of art. Read More

The Family YMCA To Host Annual Gala Celebrating The Fabric Of Community May 16

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From The Family YMCA:

The Family YMCA will host its Annual Gala, 5-9 p.m., Saturday, May 16, at La Fonda on the Plaza. This year’s theme, The Fabric of Community, celebrates the people, families and partners who strengthen Northern New Mexico every day.

The evening will feature a silent and live auction with local art and unique experiences, along with live entertainment from local favorite band Felix Y Los Gatos. Guests are invited to wear something that reflects their personal connection to the community—their story, passion or impact.

Proceeds support the YMCA’s Annual Campaign, ensuring Read More

Antos: An Open Letter To The No Kings Protestors In Los Alamos

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By GERALD M. ANTOS
Los Alamos

This letter is to all you No Kings protesters.

I admire your zeal, but it really seems as though something is missing. Maybe it’s just the fact that your protesting seems to be like a prize fighter trying to fight the wind or someone’s shadow! 

I’m sorry to be the one to tell you this, but you are not winning any fans as your protests are just too childish to be believed!

That’s my opinion and I’m sticking to it! Read More