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Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver Remarks On First Semi-open Primary Election 

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Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver

From the Office of the Secretary of State:

SANTA FE – Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver released the following statement this evening following the conclusion of the state’s first Semi-open Primary Election:

“We had a successful first Semi-open Primary Election thanks to the members of my team, county clerks, and the poll workers who have worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth voting process for all those who participated,” said Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver. “More voters turned out  during this year’s Primary Election Read More

Rep. Christine Chandler Running Unopposed For Re-election

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Dist. 43 Rep. Christine Chandler stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post table this evening in the Municipal Building to chat about the 2026 Primary Election. She is running unopposed for re-election and mentioned being interested in seeing the turnout for the non-affiliated voters. I hope they enjoyed the opportunity to vote in the Primary. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

2026 Primary Election Polls Have Closed & Candidates Are Stopping By Daily Post Table In Muni Building For Interviews

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The polls For 2026 Primary Election closed at 7 p.m. today and preliminary results will become available shortly. Melanee Hand has stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post election table at the Municipal Building to discuss the campaign season. ‘Thank you to everyone for voting and actively participating in this election. Thank you to everyone for voting and actively participating in this election. … now let’s all move forward and stay positive on how we can make our community successful!’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More

Community Invited To Justice Center South Wall Mosaic Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Saturday June 13

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites everyone to attend a ribbon‑cutting ceremony at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 13 to celebrate the completion of the new Justice Center wall mosaic—a large‑scale glass artwork commissioned by the Art in Public Places Board.

The ceremony will include short remarks from County representatives and artist J Muzacz, ending with a ribbon cutting to commemorate the artwork’s addition to the County’s public art collection.

The event will take place at the south‑facing exterior wall of the Los Alamos Justice Center, at the corner of Trinity Drive and Oppenheimer Drive. Read More

Atomic City Transit Expands Trip-Planning Across Los Alamos And The Region With ACT MyCommute

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COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit (ACT) has announced the expansion of trip-planning across Los Alamos and the region with the all-in-one “ACT MyCommute” app, which launches Monday, June 8.

The launch of ACT MyCommute brings together real-time information from nearby public transit agencies (Park & Ride, Blue Bus, Santa Fe Trails, and Rio Metro Rail Runner) so that riders can plan regional transit connections to destinations including Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Española, Albuquerque, and more all from a single app.

While the current ACT MyRide app allows riders to book on-demand and paratransit Read More

Los Alamos County’s Art In Public Places Board Seeks Input On Artwork Theme For Fire Station #4

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County’s Art in Public Places Board (APPB) invites you to take a quick survey on the proposed theme for the public artwork planned for the new Fire Station #4: https://lacnm.com/FS4_survey.

The survey will be open until midnight on June 21.

The APPB—partnering with the Los Alamos Fire Department and the Public Works Department—is developing a theme that will guide the selection of an artist for the project. The proposed theme centers on the community’s relationship with wildfire and highlights how Los Alamos prepares for, lives with, and recovers from fire.

Proposed Read More

Customer Care Center To Have Limited Operations Thursday Mornings In June

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COUNTY News:

The Customer Care Center will be operating in a limited capacity every Thursday in June from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. The reduced operations are so the Customer Care staff can attend team building training.

In-person transactions at the Customer Care windows in the Municipal Building will be handled as normal. The Customer Care phone line 505.662.8333 will not be answered during this time, please leave a message. Phone messages and email requests will be handled when staff return in the afternoon.

Customers needing urgent assistance, such as emergency water shutoffs, should call 505.709.0139. Read More

Library Bookstore To Hold Bag Sale Saturday During ChamberFest

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FLACL News:

The Friends Bookstore will be holding a $5 bag sale from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, June 6 in the lobby at Mesa Public Library!

This is in cooperation with our county Chamberfest, we’ll have several bookcarts filled with fiction, nonfiction, and young adult genres for you to choose from and even provide you with a bag.

The Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries (FLACL) is a 501(c)3, providing essential funding for our community libraries since 1978 and scholarships going to high school seniors since 1995. We’re open 7 days a week and staffed entirely by volunteers, stop by, pick up some Read More

Chappel: Taking A Moment To Thank Community

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By JASON CHAPPEL
Candidate
Los Alamos County Council

As we head into tomorrow’s primary election, I want to take a moment to thank the people of Los Alamos and White Rock.

Over the last several months, I’ve had the opportunity to attend events, answer questions, and have conversations with residents from across our communities. Whether you support me, support another candidate, or are still deciding, I am grateful to everyone who has taken the time to engage in the process.

When I decided to run for County Council, I did so because I believe local government works best when it stays focused on the Read More