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Community Invited To Ribbon-Cutting To Celebrate Completion Of Memorial Rose Garden Fence May 22

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COUNTY News:

The community is invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the new deer fence at the Memorial Rose Garden at 2 p.m., Friday, May 22, in the Memorial Rose Garden next to Fuller Lodge at 2132 Central Ave.

The ceremony will recognize the completion of a project designed to help preserve and protect one of Los Alamos’ cherished public spaces.

The newly installed deer fence will help safeguard the Memorial Rose Garden from wildlife, supporting the long-term health and beauty of the garden for residents and visitors alike

“This initiative is an important Read More

Scenes Of LAPD 2026 Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony

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Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone delivers opening remarks to those gathered for the Los Alamos Police Department’s (LAPD) annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony, as part of National Police Week, held this morning in the north parking lot of the Los Alamos Justice Center at 2500 Trinity Drive. Chief Sgambellone is joined by Sgt. David Randleman and members of local Trail Life Troop #NM-1412 and American Heritage Girls who sang the National Anthem and participated in the event, which remembers the fallen, supports their families, and reaffirms the bond between the community and Read More

LANL Deputy Director Of Operations Mark Davis Briefs County Council On Lab’s Dynamic Situation

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Mark Davis
LANL Deputy Director for Operations

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

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is in a dynamic situation, LANL Deputy Director for Operations Mark Davis told Los Alamos County Council during the May 5 meeting.

Davis recalled the last time he went before council he touched on the evolving geo-political position that the laboratory was in and that it has only grown.

“It’s hard to believe a year later the situation is even more dynamic than it was last year and LANL is at the forefront of the strategic deterrence efforts that Read More

Piñon Park Pool Set To Open Memorial Day Weekend

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County staff have been hard at work at Piñon Park Pool, in White Rock, and are happy to announce its opening date of Saturday, May 23, 2026!

Piñon Park Pool is open to the public, and Los Alamos County Aquatic Center pass holders can also utilize the facility.

The Piñon Pool Association previously ran Piñon Pool; however, they closed the facility in 2025 due to a lack of memberships. Los Alamos County reached out to the owner of the property, Attack Research, and secured a lease in February 2026 to operate the pool from May 2026 to October 2026.

Piñon Park Pool will Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: May 15-21, 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 May 15–21, 2026:

May 15, 2026

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 5-05–26
  • 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast
  • 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
  • 8 p.m. — League of Women Voters
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DPU Customers Encouraged To Attend Water Rate Hearings

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COUNTY News:

Two public hearings on proposed water rate increases are scheduled for May 20 and June 30, and water customers of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are encouraged to attend.

The first hearing is 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 at the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting in room 330 on the 3rd floor of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

If the proposed water rate ordinance is approved by the BPU, it will be introduced to the Los Alamos County Council on Tuesday, June 9, prior to a second hearing scheduled for the council meeting at 6 Read More

Los Alamos County Begins Installation Of Direct Current Fast Chargers At Mesa Public Library

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During construction, the main parking lot and vehicle access to the drive-up book drop will be closed. Community members visiting the library can use the parking lots on the east side of the library near Fuller Lodge. Community members returning books can park on the east side of library and walk the books into the drop-off bin. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Sustainability Office, in partnership with Public Works, is excited to announce that two new direct-current fast-charging stations are coming to Mesa Public Library. This is the next step in expanding the community’s Read More

DPU Investigates Root Cause Of Townsite Power Outage

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COUNTY News:

A power outage that impacted the whole townsite of Los Alamos in the evening hours of Friday, May 8, started at 9:32 p.m. with a high-magnitude fault (greater than 5000 amps) on both transformers that feed the townsite from the electric substation on Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) property.

While any interruption of electric service experienced on LANL property was brief, the townsite outage spanned the townsite from the far east ends of North and Barranca mesas, west toward the outer edge of the Quemazon subdivision, and then east again to the commercial and county buildings Read More

Los Alamos County Hires Max Khudiakov To Serve As Economic Development Administrator

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Newly hired Los Alamos County Economic Development Administrator Max Khudiakov. Courtesy/Max Khudiakov

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County announces Max Khudiakov as Economic Development Administrator. He will begin on June 8, 2026.

The Administrator plays a crucial role in driving economic growth, supporting existing businesses while attracting new businesses.

Khudiakov has a wealth of economic development experience and knowledge. He comes from the Town of Red River, where he was the Director of Economic Development & Tourism for more than four years and implemented many award-winning Read More