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Community Invited To Tabletop Game Day At Mesa Library

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COUNTY News:

The next Tabletop Game Day is 1-4:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 10 at Mesa Public Library.

All ages are welcome to bring their board games or choose from the more than 125+ board games the library owns. Members of the library staff and volunteers will be hanging out hoping to play games with people at Mesa Public Library mostly in The Zone on the lower level.

Free popcorn and drinks will be available in The Zone area.

This program is for everyone and anyone who wants to play tabletop board games. The library owns card and board games for kids as young as four and welcomes experts who want to teach Read More

New Cell Phone Tower Erected In Totavi

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The San Ildefonso Pueblo is erecting and will operate this new cell tower that has appeared recently in Totavi. This is part of Los Alamos County’s major Community Broadband Network (CBN) project. Construction on the County-owned, open-access fiber system is planned to start this summer. Key to this project is an 11-mile ‘middle mile’ fiber link with San Ildefonso Pueblo, providing critical redundancy off the hill. This project aims to improve speed, reliability, and competition for homes and businesses, replacing the single existing line. Courtesy photo Read More

Meet & Greet Los Alamos Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg Jan. 7

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Los Alamos County Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg

COUNTY News:

The community is invited to attend a meet and greet with newly appointed Los Alamos County Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave.

The Los Alamos County Council unanimously affirmed the appointment of Litzenberg as the new fire chief during its regular session on Dec. 16, 2025, following a nationwide search that began in fall 2025. He brings more than 28 years of experience, technical expertise, and leadership to the position, including many years of service in the local region. Read More

County Historic Preservation Advisory Board To Meet Jan. 7

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 in Room 110 at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.

This meeting is open to the public, however, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call-in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:

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  1. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS
  2. Call to Order/Introductions

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Art In Public Places Board Seeks Three New Members

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COUNTY News:

The Art in Public Places (APP) Board is seeking community members committed to enhancing public spaces to help shape the artistic landscape of Los Alamos County.

Three board positions are coming open.

This offers a unique opportunity for new board members to influence how art enhances public spaces and enriches this community.

Details:

  • Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, 2026;
  • Interviews to be held February 2026; and
  • New terms begin March 25, 2026.

Who can apply?

  • Los Alamos County residents who are not employed by the County and do not hold public office are eligible.
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County: Tips On Dressing For Safety In Cold Weather

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COUNTY News:

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) website, the best way to avoid hypothermia and frostbite is to stay warm and dry indoors and outdoors.

If you must go outside, dress for safety; wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing. Trapped air between the layers will insulate you.

Remove layers to avoid sweating and chill.

Outer garments should be tightly woven, water repellent and hooded. Wear a hat because much of your body heat can be lost from your head.

Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold. Mittens, snug Read More

Daily Postcard: ‘Strange Trio’ Illuminated At Overlook Park

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Daily Postcard: ‘Strange Trio’ sculpture illuminated by ground lighting Thursday night at the corner of Meadow Lane and Overlook Road in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Strange Trio History
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The public was invited to attend a re-dedication ceremony and ribbon-cutting event for “Strange Trio” on Dec. 2, 2015. The colossal steel sculpture was relocated Oct. 13, 2015 to the entrance of Overlook Park at the intersection of Meadow Lane and Overlook Road in White Rock.

Speakers at that event a decade ago included then County Council Chair Kristin Henderson, Art Read More