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County Council To Hold Work Session Sept. 16 In White Rock

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council will hold a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 in Fire Station No. 3
at 129 N.M. 4 in White Rock.

This meeting is open to the public in person and remotely.

This Zoom meeting link and/or call-in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85448619994

or telephone:

Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):

+1 346 248 7799 or + 1 346 248 7799 or + +1 669 444 9171 US or + 1 719 359 4580 or +1 720 707 2699

Webinar ID: 854 4861 9994

The complete agenda packet for this work session has been published Read More

Chamber: Meet & Greet With CDD Director Elias Isaacson

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Elias Isaacson

CHAMBER News:

The Los Alamos County Chamber of Commerce will host a special Meet & Greet event to introduce the community to new County Community Development Director Elias Isaacson.

The event is 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation Offices at 190 Central Park Square, behind the downtown post office.

This informal gathering will provide an excellent opportunity for local business owners and residents to meet Isaacson, learn about his vision for the future of Los Alamos, and ask questions.

“We are excited to welcome Eli to Read More

CBN Field Assessments Advance Into Los Alamos Townsite

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COUNTY News:

Hexad crews working for Bonfire on behalf of Los Alamos County, are moving into the Los Alamos townsite this week after completing initial work in White Rock. They are conducting field assessments for the County’s Community Broadband Network (CBN) design. Work is expected to continue into October 2025 and involves collecting utility data and evaluating planned aerial and underground routes across the County.  Limited access to some private property is required.

Crews will also conduct follow-up assessments in various White Rock neighborhoods as the design progresses.

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Bears vs. Mountain Lions: Encounter Differences

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COUNTY News:

When encountering a bear vs. a mountain lion, remember bears are typically omnivores that are curious and attracted to human food, while mountain lions are elusive ambush predators that are not interested in human food but may see smaller individuals as prey. 

If You Meet a BEAR, Stay Calm…

  • NEVER RUN. Running can make a bear chase you.
  • Keep your distance. Back slowly away facing the bear. Avoid direct eye contact.
  • Slowly and calmly leave the area. Talk aloud so the bear will become aware of you.
  • Be extra careful around a female with cubs. Never approach a cub.
  • Never throw food to
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Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew Retires After 26 Years Of Service

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Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew on Wednesday in his office at the Los Alamos Police Department. He retires today, Sept. 11, after 26 years of law enforcement service. Courtesy/Chris Ross

By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

On the eve of his retirement, Los Alamos County Police Cmdr. Preston Ballew said it has been his honor to serve “this outstanding community” for nearly three decades. He retires today, Sept. 11, following a 26-year career in law enforcement.

“My service is complete. I’ve been a police officer since I was 21 years old,” Cmdr. Ballew said. Read More

Get Ready For Homecoming 2025

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LAHS teacher and 2024 Grand Marshall Kimberly Engelking waves to the crowd during last year’s Homecoming parade. Courtesy photo

LAPS News:

Get ready for Homecoming 2025 in Los Alamos! Homecoming Week is Sept. 15 – 20, 2025 and will feature a number of events and activities for students, staff and community members.

The Homecoming Parade will be held on Friday, Sept. 19. This year’s Grand Marshall is LAHS teacher Lynn Ovaska. The theme for the parade is “Whisker Wipeout.”

The parade will begin at 2:30 p.m. starting at the Canyon Complex parking lot, proceeding down Central Avenue Read More

Ten LAHS Seniors Named Semifinalists In 2026 National Merit® Scholarship Program

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High school and district administrators were on hand to congratulate Los Alamos High School seniors named 2026 National Merit Semifinalists. Pictured are (back, left to right, Assistant Superintendent Carter Payne, James Thomas, Henry Gans, James Ito, Jasper Carpenter and Principal Eric Ziegler; (front, left to right) Assistant Principal Stan Maschal, Assistant Principal Suzanne Montoya, Alyssa Sun, Anya Seet, Emily Xu, John Kang, Galina Nelson, and Assistant Principal Ryan Finn. (Not pictured, Helena Welch). Courtesy photo

LAPS News:

Ten Los Alamos High School seniors have been Read More

Los Alamos Police And LANL Collaborate To Locate Lab Subcontractor Wanted For Discharging Firearm Into Ceiling Of Local Hotel

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Mathew True

LAPD News:

On the morning of Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, Los Alamos police officers were dispatched to the Hampton Inn at 124 N.M. 4 in White Rock in response to a report of suspicious circumstances.

During the course of the investigation, officers determined that on the night of Saturday, Sept. 6, an individual staying in one of the hotel rooms had discharged a firearm into the ceiling of the room.

The individual was identified as Mathew True, a resident of Tehachapi, Calif., and a subcontractor at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

With the cooperation and assistance of LANL personnel, Read More