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Los Alamos Helps Fire Up interplanetary Space Missions

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Artist’s rendering of NASA’s Dragonfly rotorcraft on the surface of Saturn’s moon Titan. The car-sized lander will explore Titan’s environment and study its complex chemistry. Courtesy/NASA/Johns Hopkins APL/Steve Gribben

LANL News:

  • Work is helping to power exploration into the cosmos

Within the recesses of a Los Alamos National Laboratory facility, a scientist studies a small ceramic pellet through layers of leaded glass. The pellet fits in the palm of a hand, but its purpose is anything but small. It is a plutonium-238 heat source, engineered to power scientific instruments in some Read More

100 Men Who Care Announces June 11 Event At SALA

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100MWC News:

100 Men Who Care – Los Alamos, a group of men dedicated to providing immediate and meaningful financial support to local organizations, will be holding its next quarterly event 5:30-7 p.m., Thursday, June 11, at the SALA Event Center. Organized like a “Shark Tank” for nonprofits, the group votes on one of three organizations to support based on short presentations by each. Each group member then writes a check for $100 directly to the winning organization.

Through prior events, we have collected over $40,000 for local nonprofits. If you’d like to make a difference in our community, Read More

DPLAC To Hold Monthly Meeting Monday June 8  

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DPLAC News:

The Democratic Party of Los Alamos (DPLAC) is scheduled to hold its monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 8.

How to attend:

          • In person: White Rock Branch Library
          • Via Zoom, Meeting ID: 816 5412 7593

Agenda items:

  • Primary election results
  • Executive team updates (Chair, Vice Chair, Ward Chairs)
  • Upcoming events
    • Table at Los Alamos Pride June 12
    • June 13: Garage Sale. Donations welcome.
    • Friday night concerts
    • Next monthly meeting 6:30 p.m., July 13, at Mesa Public Library
    • Aug. 2: Obama Chili Cookoff, Fuller Lodge.
    • September 12: JFK Fundraiser Dinner, Beef & Leaf Cafe.
  • Democratic
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Raptors Edge Lightening In Minors Baseball 2026 Finale

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Raptors and Lightning Team Photo: (front row from left) Eli Artnak, Joseph Parkinson, Ryan O’Malley,
Eddie Artnak, Declan Stewart, Ramon Hidalgo, Braxton Berry, Oliver Sutter, Owen Keenan, Jackson
Ramsey, (middle row from left) Ryker Black, Lincoln Daley, Ronan Parton, Emmett Fort, Max Hanson,
Owen Richeson, Wayne Lamb, Raymond Waters, Bryce Maestas, Abraham Ver Burg, Wyatt Smith, Ian
Martin, (back row from left) Coaches Lara Black, Sys Hansana, Jeff Richeson, Brian Keenan, Ben Sutter,
ML Waters. (Not pictured – Owen Jeffery, Lance Rim, River Yokono-Regis, Wyatt Roybal, Crystal Read More

Piñon Park Pool To Reopen On June 9

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COUNTY News:

After a week of being closed, the Los Alamos County Community Services Department is happy to announce that Piñon Park Pool will reopen Tuesday, June 9, 2026. 

Friday, May 29, 2026, Piñon Park Pool experienced an unexpected issue with the boiler system. Since then, the pool has been closed as staff and other County departments gather information, troubleshoot, and determine a path forward. 

As a result of working with other County departments, a course of action has been developed to open the facility and maintain a safe environment. The course of action may require some disruption; Read More

The Family YMCA Invites Community To Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday At Firecracker 5k Fun Run

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YMCA News:

Lace up your running shoes and help The Family YMCA make history.

Registration is now open for the annual Firecracker 5K & Family Fun Run, taking place on Independence Day. This year’s goal is especially meaningful: The Family YMCA hopes to welcome 250 runners, walkers, and joggers in honor of America’s 250th birthday celebration.

Whether participants are seasoned runners chasing a personal best, families looking for a fun holiday tradition, or neighbors who simply want to enjoy a walk with friends, everyone is encouraged to join the celebration.

“America’s Read More

Land Of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation Invites Public To Birthday Party For Local Elk Turning 24

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LEWF News:

CHAMITA — One of the oldest known elk in captivity is turning 24 this month, and Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation (LEWF) is inviting the public to celebrate.

Rescued in 2001 after being found entering dog doors as a calf, the elk has since become a beloved ambassador and foster mother to numerous orphaned elk calves, helping them return to the wild.

A birthday party will be held June 28, featuring elk-themed fun, enrichment activities, and an educational talk.

Tickets and event details  are available at https://www.lewf.org/event-details/ishs-24th-birthday-party. Read More

County Invites Community To Comment On Upcoming Safety Improvements To Ashley Pond Park

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County preliminary design concepts for preventing vehicles from leaving Trinity Drive and entering Ashley Pond Park are now available for residents to provide feedback on now through Aug. 2.

The community is invited to review the designs and provide feedback on the County’s consultation page for this project.

Three design concepts were drafted with contractor Groundworks Studio to provide different options of protecting park-goers from the potential of vehicles intentionally or unintentionally leaving Trinity Drive, while also improving or complementing Read More

Teen Center To Host Welcome BBQ For LAHS Class Of 2030

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The Los Alamos Teen Center at 475 20th St. Courtesy photo

Teen Center News:

The Los Alamos Teen Center will welcome the Los Alamos High School (LAHs) Class of 2030 to the Teen Center with a free Welcome BBQ, 3-6 p.m., today, June 5.

Incoming freshmen are invited to stop by, enjoy free food, play games, meet staff, and get familiar with everything the Teen Center has to offer.

For those curious about the Teen Center, this is a great opportunity to meet other teens and see the space in a relaxed, fun environment before the Friday night concerts.

No registration is required. Read More

Daily Postcard: Western Blue Flag Iris At Valles Caldera

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Daily Postcard: A cluster of Western Blue Flag Iris blooming Wednesday near a ponderosa pine grove at Valles Caldera National Preserve. Western Blue Flag Iris is starting to pop up all over Valles Caldera’s high-elevation meadows and grasslands. Learn more about plant life in the park here: https://www.nps.gov/vall/learn/nature/plants.htm. Photo by Corey Lycopolus/NPS
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