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Step Up Gallery Encourages Los Alamos County Employees To Submit Art For 2025 Showcase

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STEP UP GALLERY News:

The 2nd biennial Los Alamos County Employee Art Showcase will run Dec. 4 to Jan. 7, 2026 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library.

This year, retired Los Alamos County employees as well as current employees are invited to submit art they create, including photography.

The official “Call for Art (CFA)” for this exhibit is available to download now at: https://stepupgallery.org/call-for-art/. The application is due by Nov. 10. Please follow the instructions written in the CFA. Finished art to be displayed in the show is due to Step Up Gallery between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, Read More

Section Of Cañada Del Buey Trail To Temporarily Close For Wildfire Mitigation Beginning Oct. 14

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COUNTY News:

For public safety and in coordination with the Los Alamos County Manager’s Office, the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) will temporarily close a section of the Cañada del Buey Trail beginning Tuesday, Oct. 14, for the final phase of its wildfire fuels reduction project.

This marks the third and final phase of LAFD’s ongoing mitigation efforts aimed at reducing fire risk, protecting nearby neighborhoods, and preserving natural landscapes.

Crews will thin 5 to 9 acres to remove ladder fuels and create a strategic fuel break. Work is expected to last about one week, through Oct. Read More

Los Alamos County Fire Department Launches Fire Mitigation Work Using Cutting-Edge Technology

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The remote operated Mastication machine on the job Tuesday on Canyon Rim Trail.  Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com

Los Alamos Fire Department Acting Wildland Division Chief Van Leimer talks about the project to visitors during a briefing Tuesday on Canyon Rim Trail. Photo by John McHaleladailypost.com

LAFD News:

The Los Alamos County Fire Department announces a new contracted wildfire-mitigation project that marks the first use of Burnbot technology to be used in Los Alamos County.

The wildfire mitigation work started Sept. 30 and will continue through Oct. 21. Work areas include: Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 13

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained for each project detailed below.

Residents and businesses will often experience large equipment and construction noise.

Motorists and pedestrians are advised to always use caution and slow down around construction activities and avoid entering work zones outside of designated detour paths.

Road and Utility Work:

North Mesa & North Community Pavement Preservation Project

  • Location (follow link to see map): 39th, 37th, 36th, North Mesa Road,
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Scenes From Ribbon Cutting For Leisure Lagoon Art

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Las Cruces artist Amanda Jaffe, center, snips the ribbon Tuesday morning to officially celebrate the installation of her tile murals at the Leisure Lagoon at the Aquatic Center. Joining Jaffe from left, Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull, 4th from right, Los Alamos CSD Director Cory Stryon, far right, and Councilor David Reagor, far left. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Las Cruces artist Amanda Jaffe, left, chats with Council Chair Theresa Cull during the ribbon cutting for Jaffe’s tile murals Tuesday at the Leisure Lagoon. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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Topper Volleyball Wins Match Over Espanola Sundevils

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The Los Alamos hosted a match against the Espanola Sundevils Tuesday in Griffith Gym. The Toppers had a slow start by dropping the first two sets but came back to win the final three set to win the match 3-2. Pictured: Erin Pompeo spikes the ball between Kimberly Griego in the first set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Sierra Gonzales paying the Libero position digs a serve in the second set. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Dellany Balkey and Maya Graves block a spike attempt by Averi Schultz in the first set. Photo by John McHa/leladailypost.com

Raina Passalacqua and Peyton Labonty Read More

LAFD Deploys Burnbot Technology To Continue Wildfire Mitigation Through Oct. 21

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LAFD News:

The Los Alamos County Fire Department (LAFD) is proud to announce a new contracted wildfire-mitigation project that marks the first use of Burnbot technology in New Mexico. LAFD has contracted directly with Burnbot, an industry leader in advanced fuel-management technology, and is working in partnership with the Santa Fe County Fire Department’s Black Canyon Crew to bring this innovative approach to local wildfire risk reduction.

Burnbot’s cutting-edge system combines technological innovation with proven forestry practices to reduce hazardous fuels across targeted areas Read More

Los Alamos Police Close One Lane On Main Hill Due To Rockslide … Motorists Asked To Seek Alternate Route

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UPDATE: Road is cleared and traffic is moving smoothly. The Los Alamos Police Department has closed one lane on the Main Hill  Road this morning for an undisclosed amount of time due to a rockslide. Officers are allowing commuters to use one lane and directing traffic around the rockslide located near Anderson Lookout. Commuters are encouraged to seek an alternate route and to expect delays. Photo by Mary Arrowsmith

Scene of a Los Alamos Police Officer clearing the roadway this morning following a rockslide near Anderson Lookout on the Main Hill Road.Photo by Mary Arrowsmith Read More

County Proclaims October Arts & Humanities Month

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The Los Alamos County Council proclaimed October as Arts and Humanities Month in Los Alamos County at the Sept. 30 Council meeting. Representatives from local arts and cultural organizations, including members of the Los Alamos Arts Council, Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District, Step Up Gallery, Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse, Village Arts, Los Alamos Community Foundation, and Los Alamos Little Theater, joined the celebration. The event even featured two community members dressed as giant puppets to highlight the spirit of creativity. Courtesy photo Read More