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ABC Suicide Prevention Class At Mesa Public Library May 4

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COUNTY News:

          • Ask, Be Present, Connect – ABC Suicide Prevention Partner Class.

The community is invited to attend a free, 60-minute course that addresses how to prevent suicide. During the class, attendees will learn about the common causes of suicidal behavior, the warning signs of suicide, and how to get help for a person in crisis.

Certified instructor Kristine Coblentz will lead this class.

Talking about suicide saves lives:

  • When
    • Monday, May 4, 12 p.m. to 01:30 p.m.
  • Location
    • Upstairs meeting room at Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave.

To RSVP, contact Jamie Allbach at jamie.allbach@losalamosnm.gov Read More

Los Alamos Firefighters Assisting With Riverside Fire In Española

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) crews responded to assist with firefighting efforts for the Riverside Fire in Española, which began Friday evening, April 24, 2026.

As of 9 a.m. today, April 25, the fire was estimated at 100 acres, and firefighting efforts are ongoing.

Reports came in shortly before 9 p.m. that firefighters were responding to a large brush fire in the area of N. Riverside Drive and W. Pueblo. LAFD responded with two crews and two brush trucks, working into the early morning hours. Crews made good progress and will continue firefighting efforts while closely Read More

Semi-Open Primaries Debut This Election Year

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Los Alamos County Clerk Michael Redondo certifies voting machines Tuesday at the Municipal Building in preparation for the June 2 Primary Election. This year’s primary election will be different from previous ones because the state legislature passed a bill allowing unaffiliated voters to participate in the primary without changing their voter registration. A third party observed the certification process, Carmen Lopez from Observe New Mexico Elections. Lopez explained that observing the certification process is important because it helps people learn how elections work and helps Read More

LAHS Varsity Boys Golf Battle 5A Schools 

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Lincoln Hoffer ready to tee off. Photo by Jason Romero

Mikey Velasquez-Saiz watching his putt. Photo by Jason Romero

By JASON ROMERO
Assistant Coach

The LAHS boys Varsity golf team traveled to Twin Warriors Golf Course on Tuesday, April 21, to compete at the Rio Rancho High School Invite. 

The toppers struggled on the front 9 and found themselves behind the pack on the turn. They found their groove on the back 9 with Lincoln Hoffer (So) holding it down at +1 and in the lead going to the final holes. The young Hoffer remained consistent securing a +3 (75) and tied for second place. 

5A schools Volcano Read More

Law Day 2026: The Rule Of Law And The Ongoing Pursuit Of The American Dream

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Judge Elizabeth Allen

By Judge Elizabeth Allen
Los Alamos Municipal Court
and
Judge Catherine Taylor
Los Alamos Magistrate Court

Law Day 2026: The Rule Of Law And The Ongoing Pursuit Of The American Dream

Each year on May 1, Law Day invites us to reflect not only on the ideals of our legal system, but also on the work still left to do. This year’s theme, “The Rule of Law and the American Dream,” reminds us that the promise of freedom, opportunity, and equal justice has meaning only when the law is applied fairly and consistently to everyone.

Judge Catherine Taylor

We know that many people look at the world Read More

LAHS Band To Hold 4th Annual Mattress Sale Fundraiser

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LAPS News:

The LAHS Band will be holding its 4th annual Mattress Sale from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Saturday, April 25 in Griffith Gym. There will be over 25 styles on display, and there will be pillows and mattress protectors for sale as well. Mattresses are shipped straight to your home!

There will be a 10% discount for LAPS Faculty and Staff, Police, Fire, EMS, and Military.

Come support our Band and get a better night’s sleep! Read More

School Board Selects Elisa Baker To Fill District 1 Vacancy

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Elisa Baker

LAPS News:

The LAPS School Board has selected Elisa Baker to fill the vacancy in district 1 which resulted from the resignation of former School Board member Dr. Margie Serrato. District 1 includes Piñon Elementary School.

She will be sworn in at the start of the May 12 School Board meeting.

“The LAPS Board of Education welcomes Ms. Baker to the board to fill the vacancy in District 1,” said LAPS School Board President Sondra Wyman. “At the candidate forum held on April 6, 2026, Ms. Baker stated she is skilled at drilling down to the root cause of complex issues, which aligns with the board’s Read More

Library To Host Poets From Finishing Line Press April 25

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LIBRARY News:

The Los Alamos Public Library will host four poets from Finishing Line Press for an author discussion and poetry reading from 3–4:30 p.m., Saturday, April 25, at Mesa Public Library. Join poets Karen Petersen, Kelly Dolejsi, Mary Strong Jackson and Cheryl Howard for a lively discussion and explore their works at the library.

Los Alamos’ own Kelly Dolejsi recently won first place for fiction in the Santa Fe New Mexican’s annual writing contest. Her second poetry book, The Missing Sea, was published in 2025 by Finishing Line Press. She has published poetry and fiction in numerous Read More

Be Bear Aware: Living With Black Bears In Los Alamos County

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Black Bear mama and baby searching for food in the spring in the Jemez Mountains. Courtesy/Leslie E. Bucklin

COUNTY News:

As spring returns to the Jemez Mountains, black bears are becoming more active throughout Los Alamos County. It’s an important time for residents and visitors alike to stay aware, take precautions, and understand how to safely coexist with Black Bears in the community.

Spring Behavior: Why You’re Seeing More Bears

After months of hibernation, black bears emerge in the spring hungry and focused on finding food. Natural food sources are still limited this time of year, which Read More

Los Alamos County Emergency Alert Test Set For April 24

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Emergency Management will conduct a test of the County’s emergency notification system, Everbridge, at 12 p.m. on Friday, April 24.

This test is part of the County’s ongoing efforts to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of its emergency communication tools and to familiarize the public with how alerts are delivered.

During the test, community members registered with Everbridge may receive a test notification via text message, email, and/or phone call, depending on their selected alert preferences. The message will be clearly labeled as a test and will Read More