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Public Encouraged To Listen To NMED’s Presentation On Hexavalent Chromium Plume

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COUNTY News:

The public is encouraged to hear a presentation from the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) regarding the hexavalent chromium plume at the Board of Public Utilities meeting at 5:30 p.m., June 3, 2026.

Hexavalent chromium was used by the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) from the 1950s–1970s. Contaminated water was periodically released into Sandia Canyon and Mortandad Canyon during this time frame. LANL contracts N3B to remediate contaminated groundwater, and N3B must work with NMED’s regulations for contamination levels.

The Department of Public Utilities Read More

Altherr Endorses Melanee Hand & David Hampton

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By MICHAEL R. ALTHERR, Ph.D.
Los Alamos

If you have not yet voted and plan to vote in person in the Democratic Primary for County Council, let me offer something to think about. I have had the opportunity to work directly with two of the candidates for the Democratic nomination for Council. Both Melanee Hand and David Hampton are the kind of individuals that I want working for me on the Council.

They are true public servants. Melanee and I served together on the Los Alamos Mountaineers Board. More recently, Melanee was the Council liaison to the Transportation Board where I served for four years. From Read More

Pinon Park Pool In White Rock Closed Until Further Notice

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Aquatic Division is sad to announce that the Pinon Park Pool will be closed until further notice, due to a lack of hot water for showers, which is a state requirement for the facility.

Staff would like to encourage patrons to visit the Leisure Lagoon from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Saturday, May 30 at the Aquatic Center.

Los Alamos County is dedicated to getting this situation resolved as quickly as possible. For further updates and information, please visit the Los Alamos County Website or contact the Aquatic Center at 505.662.8170. Read More

County: Construction To Begin June 1 On Phase 3 Of Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project

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An excavator digging a water line trench during Phase 2 of the JMFPP. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has announced that construction will begin Monday, June 1, on Phase 3 of the Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project (JMFPP).

This final phase will involve heavy machinery moving large equipment for the construction of four water booster stations.

The County asks motorists to avoid using Camp May Road from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The County thanks the community for its cooperation as the work continues toward completion of the JMFPP. Read More

Oswald Endorses Melanee Hand For County Council

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By GENEVIEVE OSWALD
Town of Taos Councilor & Mayor Pro Tem

I am Genevieve Oswald, a Town of Taos Councilor. Now, not being from your community, I don’t really have much place to offer an opinion or endorsement in your local election — but after serving alongside Los Alamos County Councilor Melanee Hand on the North Central Regional Transit District Board (NCRTD Blue Bus) for the past two and a half years, I feel at least somewhat qualified to throw my voice out into the wind.

What’s important to know is that the Blue Bus doesn’t stop at county lines, and neither do the challenges our communities Read More

Hear From Seed Library’s Expert Gardening Panel Sunday

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A previous expert panel from the Los Alamos Community Seed Library. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Public Library is hosting the Seed Library’s annual expert gardening panel 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday, May 31 at Mesa Public Library.

This year’s focus is Defensive Gardening and the experts chosen as panelists have extensive history with gardening in Los Alamos County and northern New Mexico.

The Los Alamos Community Seed Library is a volunteer-driven project hosted at Los Alamos Public Library’s two branches and at the Pajarito Environmental Education Center. The volunteers, many of Read More

County Offers Cooling Stations To Combat Extreme Heat

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COUNTY News:

As New Mexico enters the summer months and periods of extreme heat, Los Alamos County offers cooling stations throughout the community.

These designated spaces are equipped with air conditioning or water and offer residents and visitors a safe place to seek relief and help prevent heat-related illnesses.

Los Alamos and White Rock cooling station locations:

  • Los Alamos Municipal Building;
  • Mesa Public Library;
  • Betty Ehart Senior Center;
  • Los Alamos Nature Center (PEEC);
  • Fuller Lodge (Los Alamos Art Council);
  • White Rock Welcome Center;
  • White Rock Branch Library;
  • White Rock Senior
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Op-Ed: Be Forewarned…

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By CHRISTINA STAFFORD
White Rock

Be Forewarned … the signs of N.M. 4 work beginning 5/28/26. It actually started today 5/29/26. The state is repaving. That’s great! HOWEVER, do they EVER plan for a temporary lane? What about Emergency Response events?

With only one road in and out of White Rock (without going through the Jemez, or possessing a LANL badge), this is not just inconvenient, it is dangerous and not well planned for.

May I remind the community, we are currently at a Stage 2 FIRE RESTRICTION! Judging from my sitting at a standstill this morning (9:20 a.m.), what provisions have been made Read More

Update On The 19th Hole Sports Pub At The Golf Course

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From the Los Alamos Beer Cooperative Board of Directors:

Our community is excited about the upcoming opening of the Bathtub Row Brewery 19th Hole Sports Pub in partnership with the Los Alamos County Golf Course.

Staff and project partners are working diligently to meet all necessary requirements, including permitting, safety considerations, and other key steps needed to welcome the public.

We appreciate the community’s patience and support as this process moves forward and preparations continue toward a successful opening. While there is still work to be completed before operations Read More

ESB Strives To Achieve Zero Waste Goals And Ridwell Recycling Might Be Able To Help

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Bales of recycled material at Friedman Recycling in Albuquerque. Ridwell Recycling presented its recycling program to the Environmental Sustainability Board May 21. Post File Photo

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

There is an ongoing effort in Los Alamos to produce zero waste and the Seattle-based recycling company, Ridwell Recycling, may be able to help.

During the May 21 Environmental Sustainability Board meeting, Ridwell CEO Ryan Metzger discussed his company and how it plucks items from the trash and gives them a new purpose. The board did not take any Read More