County

Council Approves 0.625 Percent Increase In GRT

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COUNTY News: 

In a 6-1 vote Tuesday night, Los Alamos County Council approved two ordinances to increase the Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) in Los Alamos by 0.625 percent. The increase goes into effect July 1, 2026.

The increase is in response to a substantial reduction in GRT revenue that the County will receive from its largest GRT contributor, Los Alamos National Laboratory, now that a portion of its operations is falling under the state’s GRT exemption for manufacturing.

Administrative Services Director Helen Perraglio explained that the increase was necessary because without it the County Read More

County News Alert: LAFD Is Conducting Active Assailant Training Operation Today At Station 2

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COUNTY News Alert:

The Los Alamos Fire Department is conducting active assailant training today at Station 2.

Training should continue until 4 p.m. today.

Residents and businesses in the vicinity will be able to hear noise consistent with active assailant training operations and should not be alarmed.

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National Association Of Counties Leaders Advocate For FEMA Act During Visit To Washington D.C.

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NACo News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nearly two dozen county leaders from 15 states are in attendance this week at a National Association of Counties (NACo) fly-in focused on disaster reform. The participants are members of NACo’s Intergovernmental Disaster Reform Task Force, a group of elected and appointed county leaders focused on strengthening our nation’s disaster mitigation, response and recovery capabilities.

In over two dozen meetings on Capitol Hill, participants advocated for the passage of the FEMA Act (H.R. 4669), which was approved by the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Read More

State Police To Conduct Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In November 2025

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NMSP News:

Statewide – State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during November 2025.

We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the Read More

Op-Ed: Former Los Alamos County Councilors Express Support For GRT Proposal

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By Former Los Alamos County Councilors:

We write to express our support for the nominal increase in Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) to be considered this evening by our County Councilors.

We are County residents and former Councilors whose service to Los Alamos and LANL spans decades and whose perspectives cover the spectrum of political positions.

Key responsibilities of our County government are the maintenance of basic governmental services and support for an enhanced quality of life, including public safety, housing, infrastructure, the local business community, and schools. Our property Read More

Brief Closure Planned For County Customer Care Friday

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COUNTY News:

The lobby-facing windows at the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center in the Municipal Building will be closed for an hour during the business day from 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31, while staff attends a county-wide employee appreciation luncheon.

The Customer Care Center is typically open from 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Staff will respond to voice mail and email messages when they return to the office. Those customers who prefer to interact with staff in person are asked to do so outside of that one-hour time frame. 

To reach the Customer Care Center, call 505.662.8333, Read More

This Week In Varsity Sports: Oct. 27–Nov. 1

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This Week In Sports: Oct. 27–Nov. 1, 2025

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

Oct 29 Wednesday

  • 4 p.m. – Boys Soccer First Round Playoffs vs Silver Home

Oct 30 Thursday

  • 5 p.m. – Volleyball vs Taos Home

Oct 31 Friday

  • 7 p.m. – Football vs Miyamura Away
  • 3 p.m. – Girls/Boys Cross Country District at Los Alamos
  • 4 p.m. — Girls Soccer Quarterfinals

Nov 1 Saturday

  • Boys Soccer Quarterfinals

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Topper Football Wins Game Against Valley Vikings

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The Toppers charge onto the field at Milne Stadium to play the Valley Vikings in a conference game which they won 47-10. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Quarterback Haden Watkins hands the ball to Jordan Herrera in the second quarter. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

SPORTS News:

The Los Alamos Topper football team traveled to Albuquerque Saturday to play a conference game against the Valley Vikings played in Milne Stadium. The Vikings had strong first half but faded in the second half and the Toppers pulled ahead to win the game 47-10 which brings their record to 9-0.

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New Mexico School For The Arts Percussion Ensemble Joins All State Conference Honor Ensemble

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NMSA Music students and Music Department Chair, Jesse Parker at the All State competition in 2025. Courtesy photo

NMSA News:

The New Mexico School for the Arts (NMSA) Percussion Ensemble has been selected as an Honor Ensemble for the New Mexico Music Educators Association (NMMEA) All-State Conference.

Chosen through a highly competitive audition process from ensembles across the state, the NMSA Percussion Ensemble earned this distinction for its exceptional artistry and performance.

The ensemble will perform at Popejoy Hall during the conference, representing the NMSA music program Read More

Piñon Park Playgrounds Will Be Closed For Safety During Renovation Work

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Community Services Department (CSD), in partnership with Los Alamos Landscaping & More, LLC, will temporarily close Piñon Park Playgrounds during construction to complete planned renovations. These closures are necessary to ensure the safe execution of demolition and rebuilding activities.

Piñon Park Play Lot

  • Preparation Work Begins: October 2025—Construction to Begin Shortly After
  • Planned improvements include:
    • Demolition of existing playground equipment, concrete pavement, retaining walls, curbing, boulder retaining wall, elevated walkway,
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