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Council OKs Fleet Conversion Plan

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

The work progressed Tuesday night to make carbon emissions in Los Alamos a thing of the past after Los Alamos County Council approved 6-0 to accept the fleet conversion plan.

The plan lays out how the County will replace its gas-fueled vehicles with electric vehicles (EV) by 2050. Council shared their support for the plan although Councilor David Reagor was absent from the meeting.

Analy Castillo with Stantec, a County-hired contractor, discussed what was involved in the fleet conversion plan.

“The main goal for this is to have Read More

County Updates Comprehensive Plan Preparing For Future

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From left, Lauren Helm with CZB, the County-hired contractor involved in updating the comprehensive plan, walks Becky Shankland through the process of providing input on the plan during Thursday’s open house in the White Rock Branch Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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

When looking 10 years into the future for Los Alamos County, what does everyone hope to see and how does the County deliver on those hopes?

To help answer those questions, the Los Alamos Community Development Department (CDD) is pulling Read More

Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 13-17, 2026

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LAPD News:

The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.

Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.

 

VISENTE ESIQUIO CHAVEZ

March 13 at 5:19 p.m. / police arrested Visente Esiquio Chavez, 36, of Santa Fe at Los Alamos Medical Center and charged him with Battery on a Household Member.

 

ANDREW RODRIGUEZ

March 17 at 7:28 p.m. / police arrested Andrew Rodriguez, 27, of Hernandez on an outstanding Magistrate Court Warrant. Read More

Youth Summit ‘Lifeline: Tools To Save A Life And Build One’ Empowers Teens With Life-Saving Skills & Community Connection

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Los Alamos High School Key Club provides cotton candy for youth summit participants. Courtesy/LAC

Juanita McNiel hosts a silent disco with the courts during the youth summit. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Local youth gathered after hours at Mesa Public Library on March 6 for Lifeline: Tools to Save a Life and Build One, an interactive and impactful youth summit focused on prevention, connection, and practical life-saving skills.

Sponsored by Anchorum Health Foundation and Los Alamos County, the event brought together a wide range of community partners, including JJAB and the YMCA, to create Read More

Los Alamos Police Dept. To Host Swearing-In Ceremony For Newly Promoted And Appointed Officers Today

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will host a swearing-in ceremony at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 19, 2026, to recognize newly promoted and newly appointed members of the department.

The ceremony will take place in the Los Alamos Magistrate Courtroom and will be presided over by the Honorable Catherine Taylor.

Family members, colleagues, and community partners will join in recognizing the dedication and accomplishments of these officers as they take on their new roles.

Members of the public are invited to attend and share in this special occasion as the department honors those Read More

2026 Athletic Hall Of Fame Class To Be Honored April 11

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LAPS News:

The 2026 Los Alamos High School Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be honored at a brunch banquet on Saturday, April 11 at Fuller Lodge starting at 11 am.

Tickets are on sale for $35 per person and may be purchased at 2026 LAHS Athletics Hall of Fame

Induction Ceremony Tickets. Seating is limited so purchase tickets soon to guarantee your seat. This event is open to the public.

Members of the 9th Hall of Fame class include:

  • Paul Anderson
  • Kathy Hipwood
  • Rob Hipwood
  • Carmen Nogar
  • Josh Nogar
  • Gretchen Torres
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County Offers Online Sustainable Landscape Design Class Starting Friday

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COUNTY News:

A free, online class focusing on all the steps needed to develop a sustainable landscape will be starting on the first day of spring, this Friday, March 20. The class is designed to be a go-at-your-own-pace learning environment with the opportunity to have your questions answered by a community of local experts.

Every Friday morning, a new video and discussion board will open to participants. You can have the garden and outdoor lifestyle you want while being conscious of water conservation, fire preparedness, and ecosystem support, and this is the series to help you get started. Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: March 20-26, 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 March 20-26, 2026:

March 20, 2026

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Progra.m.
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 3-03-26
  • 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce “Los Alamos County Manager Update”
  • 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
  • 8 p.m.
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Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office Announces Candidates Qualified For June 2, 2026 Primary Election

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COUNTY News: 

The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office has completed the candidate qualification process for the upcoming primary election to be held on Tuesday, June 2.

Candidates seeking placement on the primary election ballot were required to file the appropriate paperwork and meet all statutory requirements established by the State of New Mexico on March 10.

Following review and certification, the following candidates have qualified to appear on the ballot for Los Alamos County voters:

State Representative, District 43

  • Christine Chandler, Democrat

Magistrate Judge

  • Catherine E Taylor,
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LANL Public Trails Meeting March 25 At Fuller Lodge

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LANL News:

Want to learn more about our trails and how you can help care for them? The National Nuclear Security Administration, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos County, and the U.S. Forest Service will hold a public information meeting on the area’s trails, 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave.

Doors open at 5 p.m. with an opportunity to interact with trails, resources management, and safety personnel. The meeting will provide the latest information about our trails and feature discussions on trail management and safe trail use.

Presentations Read More