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Groundbreaking Marks Start Of Construction On New Los Alamos Fire Station #4

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Participating in the official groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, for new Fire Station #4 on Diamond Drive, from left, Los Alamos Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg, Council Chair Randall Ryti, Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, Project Manager Sobia Sayeda, Councilor David Reagor, and Councilor Melanee Hand. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

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Los Alamos Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg, Council Chair Randall Ryti, Council Vice Chair Ryn Herrmann, Project Manager Sobia Sayeda, Councilor David Reagor and Councilor Melanee Hand among other officials and project staff participated Read More

Zia Credit Union Highlights Growth And Community Investment At Annual Meeting

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At the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Awards held May 1 at Duane Smith Auditorium, Zia Credit Union was named the 2026 Financial Institution of the Year. From left, Zia Marketing and Business Development Manager Mandy See, SVP of Member Experience Valerie Martinez, President/CEO Dwayne Herrera, VP of Human Resources Baby Matousek, and AVP/Senior Branch Manager in Los Alamos Jennifer Aylmer. Courtesy/ZCU

From left, Zia Board of Directors Chair JC Garcia, SVP of Member Experience Valerie Martinez, and students front row from left, Monique Trujillo, Jalina Martinez, Elise Gutierrez, Read More

LAHS Seniors Receive Awards And Scholarships

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Recipients of the Knights of Columbus Scholarship are (left to right) Cara Gauss, Laila Muller, Steven Romero, Hayden Watkins, Olivia Shipman and Adalyn Trujillo. Courtesy/LAPS

Lance Metcalf (left) received the Rotary Great Expectation Award for Solid B Students. He was also the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellow Award. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Sixty Los Alamos High School seniors were presented with local awards and scholarships during the Senior Scholarship Ceremony held during senior week at the high school. 

Through the generosity and support of numerous community groups and organizations, Read More

Los Alamos County Enters Stage 2 Fire Restrictions

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COUNTY News:

Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has elevated fire restrictions to Stage 2, effective today, May 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 2 Fire Restrictions Order 2026-02, stringent restrictions and conditions are imposed as follows:

  • Building, maintaining and use of outdoor fires including campfires and recreational fires of any kind
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East Park Pool Opening Delayed Until June 3

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East Park Pool. Courtesy photo

East Park Pool News:

After addressing the items identified during the initial inspection, the New Mexico Environment Department will return to East Park Pool for a re-inspection on June 2. Because state approval is required to open, the pool’s earliest possible opening date is now Wednesday, June 3.

Pool staff will continue to prepare the pool for opening as soon as possible after the follow-up inspection.  Read More

New Hours At Bradbury Science Museum Start June 16

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Bradbury Science Museum. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Beginning June 16, the Bradbury Science Museum will be open from 9 a.m.–4p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and from 12–4 p.m., Sunday.

This temporary change allows builders to remodel parts of the museum for a better visitor experience.

The museum appreciates your patience during these updates and looks forward to continuing to serve the community during this phase, and to sharing the new look with visitors soon.

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Chamberlin Is Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race

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ACRR News:

Becky Chamberlin was the top predictor in the weekly pace race held on the Canada Bonita Trail by the ski hill at 6 seconds off her predicted time. She was also the first female finisher in the 2-mile distance at 28:04. Other accurate predictors were Paul Geimer recording 16 seconds off; Lynn Bjorklund with a 26 second difference and also the best female finisher on the 3-mile course with a time of 29:34; Eric Anderson at 31 seconds off and the top finisher in the 3-mile distance recording a 21:29; and Adrian Medin with a 43 second differential.

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UNM-Los Alamos Honors 70 Graduates At 2026 Ceremony

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UNM-Los Alamos graduation ceremony held May 15 in Duane Smith Auditorium. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) celebrated fall 2025 and spring 2026 graduates during its ceremony on Friday, May 15, at the Duane Smith Auditorium.

Speakers included Dr. Rebecca Estrada, higher education and workforce development specialist at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and John A. Hill, associate laboratory director, weapons engineering, at LANL. Dominique Sandoval was the student speaker.

Dean Brent Pickett congratulates the graduates on their accomplishment. “Through Read More

Documents Added To LANL Electronic Public Reading Room

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LANL News:

New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.

All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.

For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.

  • Response to the New Mexico Environment Department’s Notice of Disapproval, Phase III Investigation Report for Chaquehui Canyon Aggregate Area, Los Alamos National Laboratory, EPA ID #NM0890010515, HWB-LANL-25-051, dated January 22, 2026,
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