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Scenes From Mosaic Mural Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

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The community came out Saturday to snip the ceremonial ribbon on Los Alamos County’s newest piece of art, a mosaic mural installed on the exterior wall of the Justice Center, facing Trinity Drive and Oppenheimer Drive. This particular piece of art is unique in the County’s collection because the public had a hand in creating it. A three-day workshop was held June 5-7 at Mesa Public Library during which the public was invited to create the different panels that make up the mural. The workshops and murals design was led by Austin-based artist J Muzacz and his team. Courtesy/LAC

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Los Alamos Is Addressing Its Wild Side

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Los Alamos County and its contractor are working on a plan to address local wildlife issues. Courtesy photos

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

Bears rummaging through trash cans, deer’s antlers getting entangled in holiday lights and mountain lions preying on household pets are all issues that are commonly heard in Los Alamos.

The question is, what can be done about it?

Los Alamos County is starting to work on the answer; during the June 9 County Council meeting, representatives from the contractor, Environmental Solutions and Innovations (ESI), laid out its Read More

Planning & Zoning Commission To Meet June 24, 2026

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

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

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81885706651

Or Telephone:

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

US: +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 Read More

Customer Care & DPU To Close 2.5 Hours June 24 For Picnic

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COUNTY News:

The lobby-facing windows at the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center in the Municipal Building as well as the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) suite will be closed for 2.5 hours during the business day on Wednesday, June 24, between 11:45 a.m. and 2:15 p.m., while staff attends an annual employee picnic.

Additionally, DPU and the Customer Care Center will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

The Customer Care Center and DPU are typically open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Staff will respond to voice mail and email messages when Read More

Community Invited To Transportation Board Meeting To Discuss Jersey Barrier Replacement At Ashley Pond Park

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Transportation Board has scheduled a special meeting to discuss the replacement options for the Jersey barriers currently in place at Ashley Pond Park. The meeting will focus on reviewing alternatives, considering public safety and aesthetic factors, and determining recommended next steps for County Council.

The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 22, in Municipal Building Council Chambers.

If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, you may join via Zoom using this link.

Members of the public may also participate in the discussion by Read More

Smoke Visible From Fire West Of Española

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Smoke from the Rio Fire. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

The Rio Fire, a lightning-strike fire that was first detected Tuesday evening, has burned about 5-10 acres in a previously burned area on the Santa Fe National Forest.

Smoke will be visible as the fire is burning in a remote area that is difficult to access.

There is no threat to Los Alamos from this fire.

Further details about the fire can be found on the New Mexico Fire Information interagency site: https://nmfireinfo.com/2026/06/17/firefighters-stop-forward-progression-on-pelada-fire/.

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Public Invited To Welcome New Los Alamos Police Officers At Swearing In Ceremony June 18

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Police Department invites members of the public to attend upcoming swearing-in ceremonies for three new officers who are joining the department.

Police Corporals Anthony Martinez and Keiffer Nymark will be sworn in at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 18, in the Los Alamos Magistrate Court Chambers.

Police Corporal Dustin Chavez will be sworn in at 11 a.m., Monday, June 29, in the Los Alamos Magistrate Court Chambers.

These ceremonies mark the beginning of each officer’s service to the Los Alamos community and provide an opportunity for family members, friends, and Read More