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RPLA Announces July 2026 Events

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By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos

Dear Friends:  

A big thanks to all who contributed and helped to make our Silent Auction Fundraiser Dinner a success!

Please mark your calendars for the following events:

  • July 4th barbecue, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rover Park in White Rock. Bring a side dish or dessert to share.
  • July 8, “Coffee with our Council Candidates”, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fiori e Sale. This is an opportunity to ask questions and share your concerns with Eric Stromberg and Jason Chappel. Invite your friends and neighbors!

At this past Tuesday’s County Council meeting, I applauded Read More

County: 4th Of July Spectacular-2026 Schedule

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COUNTY News:

The 4th of July is almost here, and Los Alamos County is ready to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. This year’s 4th of July Spectacular will take place 4-10 p.m. Saturday at Overlook Park in White Rock.

Important items to note for this year’s 4th of July Spectacular Event:

The Main event location will be Dara Jones Soccer Field, not Spiro Field;

Spirio Field is closed to pedestrians and spectators;

Only limited Handicapped Parking will be allowed within Overlook Park;

Atomic City Transit Riders will have to walk from the normal bus pick-up/drop-off location at Spirio Field Read More

McCauley Springs Fire Update: July 1, 2026

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PatRick crew mopping up along fireline June 29, 2026. Courtesy photo

USFS News:

Acres: 712

Containment: 43% 

Start Date: June 24, 2026

Location: Jemez Ranger District, east of Battleship Rock

Cause: Undetermined

Fuels: Timber, grass & understory, hardwood litter

Personnel: 386                                                

Highlights: Crews from the McCauley Springs Fire assisted local units in responding to a new start within the Valles Caldera National Preserve yesterday. The 6.8 acre Rendocito Fire near PC03 Road received water drops from helicopters, and an engine and three squads of hotshots were able to assist in quickly Read More

SFCC Selects Mandie R. Pritchard As Associate Vice President For Student Affairs

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Mandie R. Pritchard, SFCC Associate Vice President for Student Affairs

SFCC News:

SANTA FE — Santa Fe Community College (SFCC) has selected Mandie R. Pritchard as Associate Vice President (AVP) for Student Affairs. Pritchard was one of several candidates who participated in online forums with faculty and staff. Pritchard started working as AVP for Student Affairs on Monday, June 29.

Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Margaret Peters said, “SFCC is delighted that Mandie Pritchard has accepted the position. She brings an impressive combination of strategic leadership skills, Read More

Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum: Summary Of ‘Just Six Numbers’ July 8

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LAF&S News:

The Los Alamos Faith and Science Forum 2026 Summer Series Presents “Expansion on the Book ‘Just Six Numbers’ by Lord Martin Rees” by Dr. Joyce Guzik at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 8 at Trinity on the Hill Episcopal Church (TOTH).  A light meal will be served at 6 p.m.

The presentation will be recorded and streamed to the ZOOM site given here. 

This talk will summarize the book “Just Six Numbers” by Lord Martin Rees who retired in 2025 as the 15th Astronomer Royal. Rees explains the numbers that quantify the properties and forces in the universe and argues that if any of these six numbers Read More

Romero Is Top Predictor In This Week’s Pace Race

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Courtesy photo

ACRR News:

Ted Romero was the best predictor in the weekly pace race held at Pinon (Rocket) Park in White Rock.  He was 14 seconds off his predicted time. 

Other accurate predictors were: 

  • Edith Acosta with an 18 second differential
  • Ted Atkins, Sr. recording a 26 second difference
  • Eric Anderson at 28 seconds off and was also the top finisher in the 3-mile distance at 19:17
  • Tomas Karella at 30 seconds off

On the 1-mile course Steve Daly was the best finisher with a time of 11:39 and 3-year-old Aster Zavorka was the first female at 25:49.

In the 2-mile competition Eric Davis had a 18:27 for Read More

Community Sends Cards To Service Members For July 4th

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Card for service members. Courtesy photo 

 

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Executive Director
Champions of Youth Ambitions

As we celebrate the 250th Birthday of our Nation, child and youth centers along with community members have assisted Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) with our programs of sending cards to current military members and Veterans to thank them for their service.

Here are just a few that have participated:

  • Ark Child Care Center
  • Dragonfly Playhouse
  • Desert Bloom Play Café
  • Youth Activity Centers

Those serving in other states will receive their  “Mail Call” packages by tomorrow Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: July 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 July 3-9, 2026:

Friday, July 3, 2026

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 6-23–26
  • 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Understanding Homelessness
  • 8 p.m. — Secret Cities: The Architecture and Planning of the Manhattan Project
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