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Los Alamos County’s 100 Days Of Winter Activity Guide

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COUNTY News:

The community is invited to download the 2025-26 Los Alamos County 100 Days of Winter Activity Guide.

This is an opportune time to mark those favorite winter programs and events on the calendar.

Download the new Winter Activity Guide and find even more community events on the Visit Los Alamos event calendar.

See what else is happening later this month on the County events calendar and visit the Library events calendar to find a wide variety of activities for everyone in the family. Read More

County Trash Talk: Wrapping Reality Check

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COUNTY News:

Wrapping paper = TRASH (yes, even the pretty kind!)  Recycle gift bags & cards only if they are 100 percent paper.

Trash anything with glitter, foil, ribbon, rope handles, or plastic shine.

Not sure? When in doubt, throw it out to keep recycling working right. Or try the recycle coach app.

Planet-friendly wrapping swaps:

Reuse gift bags & boxes, newspapers, maps, or fabric (Furoshiki). Use pinecones and twigs instead of plastic bows. Consider using kraft paper or seed paper.

Small choices = big planet love.  Read More

Low-Sensory ‘Noon’ Year’s Eve At White Rock Library

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COUNTY News:

The community is invited to chill out midday on New Year’s Eve, removing the need to stay up until midnight. Lean into a low-sensory “Noon” Year’s Eve experience.

At White Rock Branch Library, the County will provide a low-key, self-paced gathering for those of who don’t enjoy loud noises and things falling from the ceiling.

Library staff will have crafts and game stations available for kids who prefer to party at their own pace. 

No balloon drop, no loud music; just good vibes celebrating the turning of the calendar year from 2025 to 2026. This event is best for kids ages 4-10 and their Read More

Clarification: Atomic City Transit Holiday Service Schedule

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COUNTY News:

In observance of the upcoming holidays, Atomic City Transit will not operate regular bus service or ATC MyRide on Thursday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day) or on Thursday, Jan. 1, (New Year’s Day). 

Regular bus services and ACT MyRide will resume on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, and Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, after the holidays. 

No peak service

  • From Dec. 26 through Jan. 2, bus routes will operate without peak service intervals. Routes 1 and 6 will continue operating on their standard schedules throughout the day, with Route 1 providing downtown circulator service every half hour and Route 6 serving
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Update: Los Alamos County Government Offices To Close For Observed Holidays Thursdays Dec. 25 And Jan. 1

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COUNTY News:

In observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, Los Alamos County government offices and services will join other federal, state, and local governments and close on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.

County Administrative Offices, senior centers, Atomic City Transit service, and the Environmental Services Division will be closed on both days.

In addition, the following facilities will close or have modified hours:

White Rock Branch and Mesa Public libraries

  • Wednesday–Christmas Eve: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Thursday–Christmas Day: Closed
  • Wednesday–New
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PAC 8 Community Media Center: Dec. 19-25, 2025

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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 Dec. 19-25, 2025:

Friday, Dec. 19, 2025

  • 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11 a.m. — County Council Replay 12-16–25
  • 4 p.m. — Democracy Now!
  • 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 6 p.m. — Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce “New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax”
  • 7 p.m. — PAC 8 Summer Media Classes
  • 8 p.m.
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Chamisa K-Kids Donate To Los Alamos Animal Shelter

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The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos K-Kids of Chamisa Elementary School gather on Thursday, with Animal Shelter Manager Paul Sena and Chamisa Art Teacher/K-Kids Sponsor Andrea Lynch to celebrate their successful campaign of collecting items to donate to the Animal Shelter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

COMMUNITY News:

The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos K-Kids of Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock placed a donation box in the lobby of the school for parents, students, teachers, and visitors to place items to be donated to the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter.

Animal Shelter Manager Paul Read More