COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Art in Public Places Board meeting will be at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, March 26, in the Municipal Building, Room 110. The public can also attend via Zoom.
The agenda has been published and is available here. Read More
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PAC 8’s Spring Fundraiser Online Auction Has Begun!
Oppenheimer Martini Set donated by Los Alamos Historical Society. Courtesy/PAC 8
Buddha Garden Statue donated by Petree Garden Center & Florist. Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8’s spring fundraiser online auction has begun! Visit: https://pac8cmc.com/pac-8-auction-2026.html. PAC 8 thanks the local businesses for the large assortment of generous donations.
Auction items include a giant metal garden lizard from Metzgers, a gift certificate for a birthday party for up to 20 people at Steam Lab, a box full of bagged, jarred, and packaged foods grown by local writer and chef Liddie Martinez Read More
Scenes From LAPD’s Promotions & Appointment Ceremony
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone welcomes and expresses his appreciation to the families, friends and community members who gathered to celebrate the promotions of Cmdr. Benjamin Irving and Sgt. Samantha Terrazas and the appointment of Cpl. Ronaldo Ulibarri, on Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. LAPD Command Staff and the Honorable Judge Catherine Taylor listen at left. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Newly promoted Cmdr. Benjamin Irving takes the oath of office as his wife looks on, Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. Read More
Pajarito Astronomers’ ‘Dark Night’ March 21 At Overlook
Pajarito Astronomers News:
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program.
Anyone with an interest in stargazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Dara Jones Soccer Field early this evening, 21 March, at Overlook Park in White Rock.
Volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will be present with telescopes starting about 45 minutes after sunset.
This event will be held, weather permitting. Updates will be posted at Pajarito Astronomers on Facebook. Read More
Los Alamos Public Utilities To Host Tour De Sewer!
COUNTY News:
No longer just a pipe dream, the new wastewater treatment facility in White Rock is a state-of-the-art site representing a pipeline of success. The public is invited to plunge into a tour of the site, 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 8. The tour is free but space is limited. Tickets are available at ladpu.com/tour.
Officially called the White Rock Water Resource Reclamation Facility (WRRF), the new plant went online in 2024. A decade prior, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) began flushing out a plan to replace the original White Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant, built Read More
County Council To Hold Regular Session Tuesday March 31
County Seeks Feedback For Climate Action Name And Style
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is seeking your input on how climate action information and efforts are presented to the community over the next several years. This may include programs and initiatives related to energy efficiency, alternative transportation, and zero-waste. We encourage you to take a short survey with potential names, taglines, and visual styles that may represent climate actions.
Your input plays a crucial role in guiding how climate action efforts are presented and how residents are engaged moving forward.
“We want to create something that sparks curiosity and inspires Read More
County: Public Input Sought On Proposed Lion Sculpture
COUNTY News:
The Art in Public Places Board is asking the community to complete a brief survey to help select a design for a proposed bronze lion sculpture at the Los Alamos Police Station. The survey is available at https://polco.us/shez8d and will remain open through April 5, 2026.
The Los Alamos Police Department requested a lion sculpture because lions are widely used in law enforcement symbolism to represent strength, courage, protection, and vigilance. The artwork will complement site improvements planned as part of the Police Memorial renovation, though it is separate from the memorial Read More
County Invites Vendors To Attend Summer Vendor Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department will host a Summer Vendor Meeting from 5:30–7 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, at Fuller Lodge, with a virtual option to attend available.
This meeting is open to all businesses, food vendors, and artisans interested in participating in upcoming county events. Attendees will learn about the vendor application process, permitting requirements, and event opportunities for the 2026 season.
Can’t make it in person? Join the meeting via Zoom: Zoom Link
View vendor permit details: Permits-and-Vending/Special-Event-Vendor-Permits Read More
County To Host DIY Workshop For Homeowners March 28
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Community Development Department will host a free Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Workshop for homeowners, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, March 28, in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge.
Homeowners can meet with staff from the Department’s Building and Planning teams to discuss potential home improvement projects, ask questions about permits, and get guidance on the benefits of hiring a licensed contractor or completing work themselves. Projects may range from small additions to installing a new fence or carport.
Residents are encouraged to bring photos, drawings, Read More