Community
Council Tentatively Approves Public Works FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos County Public Works Department Director Eric Martinez presents his department’s FY2027 budget to the council this evening. Council voted unanimously to tentatively approve the department’s $64.3 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
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
Council Tentatively OKs Community Svcs. Dept. FY2027 Budget
Los Alamos County Community Services Department Director Cory Styron presents his department’s FY 2027 budget to the council this evening in Council Chambers. Council unanimously voted to tentatively approve the $33.5 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
UNM-Los Alamos To Host Student And Instructor Art Show
UNMLA News:
The community is invited to a UNM-Los Alamos Art Show from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, on campus in the library. The show will feature art from students and instructors along with a pottery wheel demonstration and refreshments.
Event questions can be directed to unmlacommunications@unm.edu. 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
DPU’s Outdoor Watering Rule Starts On May 1
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities’ outdoor watering rule starts on Friday, May 1 and runs through Wednesday, Sept. 30.
DPU kindly asks residents to water according to their address and the schedule from May through September.
Most importantly, refrain from watering between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day. Read More
Op-Ed: Flag Etiquette At NO KINGS
By NEILL GOLTZ
Los Alamos
I am a recent immigrant to the Los Alamos community, but here long enough to have participated 3 times with the local “Indivisible” chapter at the “NO KINGS” rallies at Ashley Pond and along Trinity Drive and Central Avenue.
At a recent chapter meeting, I learned that a number of people in the community were upset with the upside-down display of two or three American flags.
I represent that this expression of my feelings is entirely my own, and in no way is the policy or advocacy of the “Indivisible” organization, or any of its other participants.
“NO KINGS” rally participants Read More
Los Alamos Youth Lacrosse Wins 2026 Santa Fe Jamboree
The 2026 12U Los Alamos Lacrosse team includes Steven Richardson, Matt Martinez, Elijah Martinez, Corbin Wakeford, Daniel Certik, David Hargather, Quentin Adams, and Iszakiah Chacon, and coaches Jennifer Martinez, Michael Hargather, Antonio Martinez, Dan Wakeford and Isaac Chacon. Team members not pictured: Brian Cardon, Ronan Parton, Korbin Parton, Oliver Snapp and Logan Haigh. Photo by Binh Wakeford
By MICHAEL HARGATHER
Assistant Coach
Los Alamos Lacrosse
Los Alamos Youth Lacrosse participated in the 2026 Santa Fe Jamboree on April 25–26. The 12U team (ages 11 and 12) went undefeated Read More