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County: Safer Driving Starts With You…

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From Los Alamos County:

Safer Driving Starts With You…

Let’s make SAFE decisions behind the wheel:

            • Buckle up
            • Follow the speed limit
            • Don’t drive distracted
            • Drive sober
            • Maybe even Drive Less Los Alamos!

Whether you commute to Los Alamos from Santa Fe, Española, or live here locally, Los Alamos County asks you to change your driving habits.

Why not consider walking, biking, taking the bus, or carpooling instead of driving alone? You’ll save money, reduce air pollution, and minimize traffic congestion. Added benefits include making new friends and improving your health if you’re walking Read More

Scenes From Friday Night Summer Concert With Glitter P!NK

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Scene from the Summer Concert featuring Michelle Cottrell performing as P!NK in Glitter in the Air Friday at Ashley Pond Park, presented by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County and sponsored by EXIT Realty Advantage NM, Title Guaranty and Bell Bank Mortgage. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Michelle Cottrell performing as P!NK in Glitter in the Air Friday at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com 

Scene from the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: June 19-25, 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 June 19-25, 2026:

Friday, June 19, 2026

  • 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
  • 10:00 AM The Thom Hartmann Program
  • 11:00 AM County Council Replay 6-09–26
  • 04:00 PM Democracy Now!
  • 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
  • 06:00 PM Understanding Homelessness
  • 08:00 PM LARSO Town Hall Meeting
  • 12:00 AM Free Speech TV

Saturday, Read More

Op-Ed: Response To Matthew Jeremy’s Response To James Rickman’s Op-Ed

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By DAVE WILSON
Los Alamos

Mr. Jeremy brings up some valuable and useful insights in regard to the Fourth Amendment, and the expectation of personal privacy when an individual is in a public space (link). I appreciate the time he took to do so. He is indeed correct that the courts have ruled that there is no legal presumption or expectation of privacy when you walk out your front door and into public areas. Indeed, you compromise your expectation of privacy even when you exit your home and go into your backyard.

“At the time it was adopted, the Fourth Amendment prohibited the government from entering Read More

League Of Women Voters’ Lunch With A Leader To Feature County Community Development Director Elias Isaacson

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Elias Isaacson
Community Development Director
Los Alamos County

From the League of Women Voters of Los Alamos:

Have you ever wondered what the League of Women Voters’ Lunch with a Leader is all about? Every month the League invites a local or regional expert to talk with the community about current issues. The event is held at the Unitarian Church Fellowship Hall on N. Sage Street. The meetings are open to all.

This month on Thursday, June 18, the community is invited to hear Community Development Director Elias Isaacson discuss economic development in Los Alamos County.

Attendees arrive around Read More

Council Proclaims June 7-13 Pride Week In Los Alamos

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Members of the Los Alamos Pride accept a proclamation, declaring June 7-13 as LGBTQ+ Pride Week in Los Alamos, from County Councilor Theresa Cull, second from right, during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed June 7-13 as “LGBTQ+ Pride Week in Los Alamos” Tuesday night. Councilor Theresa Cull read the proclamation:

WHEREAS: everyone has the right to live without fear or prejudice, discrimination, violence, or hatred based on gender identity or expression or sexual orientation; and,

WHEREAS: Read More

County: Keeping An Eye On The Weather? Use The Local Weather And Storm Alert System

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COUNTY News:

When lightning is detected within 10 miles of a Weather Station during operation hours, audible and visible alerts will activate.

The alert remains active for 30 minutes from the most recent lightning strike, with a visible countdown timer showing when it is safe to resume outdoor activities.

Local Weather Stations are located at Ashley Pond Park, Los Alamos County Golf Course, North Mesa Sports Complex, Overlook Park and Piñon Splash Pad in White Rock.

Visit the “Weather and storm alert system” page to view current conditions: https://www.losalamosnm.gov/Community/Alerts-current-conditions#section-7 Read More

Los Alamos Public Library Announces Special Silent Book Club Event At Ashley Pond Park Wednesday June 17

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Scene of the Silent Book Club at Ashley Pond Park. The next gathering is Wednesday, June 17. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Public Library invites readers to participate in a special summer session of Silent Book Club, held outdoors on the Central Avenue side of Ashley Pond Park. The free event will take place from 6–7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 17.

The library has hosted Silent Book Club for two years. The group meets twice a month to read, journal or craft quietly, free from the stress and electronic interruptions of daily life. Participants read for an hour, then informally discuss books Read More

Board Of Public Utilities To Meet In Regular Session June 17

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will hold a regular session at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 17, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Build at 1000 Central Ave.

Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom.

The agenda is attached and the complete packet is available here.  You may also watch BPU Meetings here.

The BPU will also hold a closed session immediately following the work session in the Department of of Public Utilities Conference Room. Read More

Mesa Library Parking Lot To Open For Tonight’s Concert

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COUNTY News:

To provide additional parking for tonight’s Summer Concert Series, the main vehicle access route and parking lot will reopen at 4 p.m. today at Mesa Public Library.

The road and parking lot will close again on Monday morning, June 15, as construction activities resume.

For questions or further information about this project, visit the project page on the County website, contact Public Works at 505.662.8150, or email lacpw@losalamosnm.gov, or contact Los Alamos County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule at angelica.gurule@losalamosnm.gov. Read More