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Fischer Wright: Statement Of Candidacy For UNM-LA Advisory Board

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By DR. ANDREW FISCHER WRIGHT
Candidate
UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board

Hello Los Alamos County,

My name is Dr. Andrew Fischer Wright, though many of y’all may know me as Andy. Based on my experiences over the past seven years working in higher education, I decided to announce my candidacy for a position on the UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board last month.

One source of inspiration for my candidacy comes from my time at the University of Texas at Austin, where I taught courses on film history and media ethics while receiving my doctorate degree in Media Studies. At UT, I had chances to sit on committees impacting Read More

Hilltopper Girls Cross Country Sweeps At UNM Meet

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From left, Emmeline Keller-Moore, Abigail Swigert, Mila Moseley, and Elisabeth McNiff demonstrate exemplary group racing at the midway point of the Girls Varsity race.  This tactic gave them the win over 22 other excellent teams. Photo by Blake Wood

Cole Luscher, right, and William Hudlemeyer were the top ‘Toppers in the Boys Varsity race, finishing in 33rd and 42nd places, respectively, out of 206 runners. Cole’s time was 17:07. Photo by Blake Wood

By BLAKE WOOD
Assistant Coach
LAHS Track and Field 

The Hilltopper Girls Cross Country team demonstrated the strength of running as a group as Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 22, 2025

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COUNTY News:

Services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained for each project. 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 Closures:

EVENT: Homecoming Parade

  • Location: Central Ave., Los Alamos
  • Date: Sept. 19
  • Time: Closure in place from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Impact: Central Ave. CLOSURE from 4 th St. to Rose Street:
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LAPD Swearing-In Ceremony To Be Held Today

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Police Department is hosting a swearing-in ceremony for newly promoted Commander Brent Hudspeth, newly promoted Sergeant Kirk Williamson, and newly promoted Sergeant Joseph Dezendorf. The ceremony is scheduled at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 19, and will take place in the Los Alamos Magistrate Courtroom, with the Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor presiding over the event. The public is invited to attend this special occasion.

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Los Alamos County Community Services Department Facilities Closed For Mandatory Training

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COUNTY News:

Facilities that fall under the Los Alamos County Community Services Department will be closed on the following dates and times for staff to attend mandatory training. 

 

 

  • Sept. 24, 2025
    • Los Alamos County Ice Rink will close at 4 p.m. for the remainder of the evening. Scheduled practices are also cancelled for this facility. 
  • Sept. 29, 2025:
    • Aquatic Center, closed from 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
    • Los Alamos County Golf Course, closed from 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
    • Los Alamos County Library, both branches, will open at 12 p.m.
    • Parks and Open Space Office, closed from 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
    • Social Services
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Council Adopts MRA For Eastern Downtown Los Alamos

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The boundary map for the eastern downtown Los Alamos MRA. Courtesy/LAC

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

The Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) is officially in place for the eastern section of downtown Los Alamos. Los Alamos County Council approved 5-1, with Councilor David Reagor opposed, to adopt the MRA during its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 9. Councilor Beverly Neal-Clinton was absent.

Supporters of the MRA emphasize this can help inject revitalization into the eastern downtown area marred by vacant buildings and blighted properties.

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Toppers Fall To Rio Rancho Rams 0-1

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The Topper soccer team played host to the Rio Rancho Rams Tuesday in a match played on Sullivan field. The teams were evenly matched but in the 47th minute the Rams scored the winning goal. Here Taein Stanfield dribbles the ball past the Ram defenders in the 2nd period. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Ram defender Micah Brichford slide tackles the ball from James Ito near the Ram’s goal in the 2 nd period. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Topper goalie Kenny Linn catches a shot to prevent a goal in the 2nd period. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Diego Sena heads the ball in front of Read More

Council Proclaims Oct. 5-11, 2025 Fire Prevention Week

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Los Alamos County Fire Chief Wendy Servey and Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova accept a proclamation from Councilor Ryn Herrmann during the Sept. 16 Council meeting, designating Oct. 5-11 as Fire Prevention Week in Los Alamos County. Cordova shared that this year’s theme, ‘Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home’ emphasizes the importance of safe use, charging, and recycling of lithium-ion batteries and buying only UL, ETL, or TUV listed products to reduce fire risks. Courtesy/LAC Read More

Removal Of Concrete Barrier Wall Along Trinity Drive Near Ashley Pond Park Begins Thursday

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Concrete Barrier Wall. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County street crews will begin removing concrete barrier walls along Trinity Drive behind the sidewalk between 20th Street and Oppenheimer Drive, near Ashley Pond.

Crews will conduct the removal work, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Thursday, Sept. 18, through Tuesday, Sept. 23.

The project starts in the parking lot facing Trinity Drive at Ashley Pond Park, with a section of the parking lot closed.

From 6-11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, crews will begin setting up traffic control on Trinity Drive, where they will shift westbound traffic to the left Read More