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Final Public Hearing On Water Rate Adjustments Is June 30

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COUNTY News:

A second and final public hearing for water rate adjustments will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, both online and in person at the Los Alamos County Council meeting in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. 

Anyone wishing to join remotely may do so using the link https://ladpu.com/ratehearing.

If adopted by the Council, the ordinance will take effect for residential customers on Oct. 1, 2026, and all other customers on July 1, 2026.

The proposed ordinance and answers to frequently-asked-questions about it can be found on DPU’s Read More

McCauley Springs Fire Morning Update: Thursday June 25

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Map depicting McCauley Springs Fire perimeter in the Jemez. Courtesy/USFS         

Map depicting McCauley Springs Fire perimeter in the Jemez. Courtesy/USFS 

FOREST SERVICE Update:

The Northern New Mexico Type 3 Incident Management Team, Incident Commander Luke McLarty, assumed command of the McCauley Springs Fire on Wednesday evening.

A Complex Incident Management Team has been ordered and will be arriving today. Both teams will communicate and work closely to ensure a smooth transfer of command.

The current incident management team wants to thank the evacuees and community for Read More

Children’s Parade & Carnival To Be Held On 4th Of July In White Rock

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COMMUNITY News:

Announcing the exciting return of the community Independence Day Children’s parade and Carnival in White Rock, NM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Activities begin at 10 a.m. with a flag ceremony performed by the JROTC, and children’s parade around the block, led by the Los Alamos Police and Fire department. Children are invited to festively decorate their bikes, trikes, strollers, wagons, scooters, etc. and join the parade!

A free carnival on the back lawn of the church follows the parade with popcorn, snow cones, and cotton candy for all. There will be carnival Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: June 26-July 2, 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 June 26-July 2, 2026:

June 26, 2026

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 6-9–26
  • 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Understanding Homelessness
  • 8 p.m. — LARSO Town Hall Meeting
  • 12 a.m. — Free Speech TV

Saturday, June 27, 2026 Read More

McCauley Springs Fire In The Jemez Consumes 150 Acres 

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An aerial view today of smoke billowing from the McCauley Springs Fire in the Jemez Mountains. The fire is burning about a mile west of Jemez Falls Campground and as of this afternoon the fire has consumed 150 acres. Due to continued N.M. 4 road closures and power outages associated with the fire, Valles Caldera National Preserve will be closed Thursday, June 25. Courtesy/USFS

Forest Service News:
  • McCauley Springs Fire Evening Update
Acres:   
  • 150
Location: 
  • Jemez Ranger District, near Battleship Rock
Cause: 
  • Undetermined
Containment: 
  • 0%
Start Date: 
  • June 24, 2026
Fuels: 
  • Timber
The Northern
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Wilmot Is Best Predictor In Weekly Pace Race June 23

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Scene from the weekly pace race held Tuesday on the Burnt Mesa Trail. Courtesy/ACRR

Scene from the weekly pace race held Tuesday on the Burnt Mesa Trail. Courtesy/ACRR

ACRR News:

Zeke Wilmot was the top predictor in the Atomic City Road Runners (ACRR) weekly pace race held Tuesday on the Burnt Mesa Trail in Bandelier National Monument. He was 2 seconds off his predicted time. 

Other accurate predictors were: 

  • James Zola with a 3 second differential
  • Aurea Rojas recording a 8 second difference
  • Eric Davis was 9 seconds off as well as the first-place finisher in the 2-mile distance at 21:06
  • Edith Acosta
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Update On McCauley Spring Fire Burning In The Jemez

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New Mexico Forest Service News:

SANTA FE —The McCauley Springs Fire was detected this morning June 24, on the Jemez Ranger District and is approximately 30 acres.

Coordinating with the Sandoval County Sheriff’s Office, the community of Sierra de los Pinos is in “Go” status and currently under evacuation. Sandoval County has set up an evacuation center at Mountain Baptist Church in La Cueva and the Jemez Senior Center.

N.M. 4 is now closed at the main entrance to Valles Caldera National Preserve. Access beyond the closure is restricted to emergency vehicles and authorized personnel. Note: Read More

YMCA To Host July 4th Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run, Community Parade, Announces Road Closures

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YMCA News:

The Family YMCA will host its annual Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run and Community Parade on Saturday, July 4. Temporary road closures and traffic control measures will be in place to ensure the safety of participants and spectators.

Canyon Road will be closed from approximately 8-10 a.m., from 15th Street to Central Avenue and continuing to the Los Alamos High School parking lot to Diamond Drive, for the Firecracker 5K Family Fun Run.

Traffic control will also be in place on:

  • 15th Street from Iris Street to Canyon Road; and
  • Canyon Road from Central Avenue to Los Alamos High School.

Following Read More