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Los Alamos Police Chief Releases Q1 2026 Crime Statistics
By DINO SGAMBELLONE
Chief of Police
Los Alamos County
Today, Chief Dino Sgambellone released crime statistics for the first quarter of 2026, which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.
It’s encouraging to see that the downward trend from 2025 is carrying into 2026, with a solid 10 percent year-over-year decrease in overall crime.
While Crimes Against Persons and Property Crimes are both trending down, the jump in Crimes Against Society (from 1 to 5) serves as a reminder to stay vigilant.
Since theft, fraud, and simple assault make up 75 percent of all reports, Read More
Los Alamos County Odyssey Of The Mind Wins Big At State And Heads To 2026 World Finals Competition May 27-30
The Los Alamos County Odyssey of the Mind Los Alamos Middle School team shows off its first place trophy at the Colorado State Competition. Team members from left, Coach Vickie Daley, Jocelyne Dolejsi, Audrey Thornton, Cate Dallmann, Keiland Kolar, Coach Matt Allen, Maverick Hoffer and Kai Bain-ZInk. Courtesy photo
The Los Alamos County Odyssey of the Mind Aspen Elementary School team shows off its second place trophy at the Colorado State Competition. Team members, front row from left, Ally Mackey and Cora Brown. Back row, from left, Kenzie Bain, Idris Ortega, Lydia Condrey, Tehya Thornton, Read More
New Cell Tower Installed At Overlook Park Last Week
Crews work on installing panels on a new cell tower near the baseball fields at Overlook Park last Friday. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen
Another view of the new cell tower. Photo by Bernadette Lauritzen Read More
Traffic Alert: NM 4 Closed In Both Ways Due To Rollover
LAPD Traffic Alert:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) reports that a stretch of N.M. 4 is closed in both directions due to a rollover accident on N.M. 4 at mile marker 49 – approximately one mile west of Bandelier National Monument.
Injuries in this accident are unknown, but Los Alamos Fire Department personnel are at the scene using the jaws of life to remove the driver.
Motorists should avoid the area and seek alternative routes. Read More
Council OKs $17.9M Construction Bid For Fire Station No. 4
Los Alamos Fire Station No. 4 is set to become a brand-new building. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
With Los Alamos County Council’s approval of Spartan Construction of New Mexico’s $17.9 million bid; the replacement of Fire Station No. 4 is assured.
Council unanimously approved the bid during its regular meeting April 7. The start date for construction was not determined as of the council meeting, but Project Manager Sobia Sayeda said it is estimated that the project will be completed in November 2027.
The new station will be built next door to Read More
DPU’s Penny Drive Made Positive Change For Community
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities collected $240 in pennies and other small change from mid-February through the end of March to benefit the Utilities Assistance Program. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
In support of the Utilities Assistance Program (UAP), the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) recently led an effort to turn pennies into positive impact, raising an extra $240 for the program.
Funded through the generous, voluntary contributions of utility customers and community members, the UAP provides regular assistance to qualified, low-income residential Read More
Hilltopper Track & Field Racks Up More State Qualifying Marks At Cleveland Relays, Sepulveda Meet Of Champions
Amy Finn leapt 13’10” in the long jump at the Cleveland Storm Relays. Photo by Blake Wood
Sophomore Koen Christensen ran a State Qualifying time of 4:32.84 in the 1600 m at the Cleveland Storm Relays. Photo by Blake Wood
By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track and Field
It was a big week for the Hilltopper Track & Field teams, competing at the Cleveland Storm Relays on Friday, April 10 and the Marilyn Sepulveda Meet of Champions at UNM on Monday, April 13.
The Cleveland Storm Relays is a unique meet that requires teams to compete as relays for each event, so that usual individual events Read More
Los Alamos High School Schola Cantorum Wins 2026 4A State Choir Championship
The Los Alamos High School Schola Cantorum are the 2026 4A State Choir Choir Champions. Members of the choir include (back row, left to right): Mr. Rutledge, Kasey King, Brendan Treat, Sumner Tholen*, Griffen McCabe, and Ruben Diaz-Jimenez; (middle row, left to right): Abby Clay, Ayssa Sanders, Karly Seitz-Pruitt, Iris Butcher, Mattea Clarkson, Maici Guise, Eric Brown, Sara Muñoz, Camden Shunk, Alea Kretz*, Ralston Hoffer, and Gabriel Dodd; and (front row, left to right) Zachary Sestric, Naomi Miller, Gloria Marksteiner, Isabella Gletsos, Kaitlyn Nolen, Anya Seet, Blue ENgeman, Gyasi Read More
Los Alamos County Residents Select Tagline ‘Give A Shift’ For Climate Action Outreach Campaign
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County residents have selected the official tagline “Give a Shift” for the County’s upcoming climate action outreach campaign. With this tagline, the campaign will explore how shifting the choices you make can protect the environment, improve your family’s health, reduce costs, and continue a strong sense of community.
There were 208 survey submissions from residents across the county, with “Give a Shift” receiving 39 percent of the votes across the three options. The campaign, led by behavior-change-communications firm Firebrand Creative, will feature
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