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Los Alamos Toppers Win Española Sundevils 2025 Season Opener

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Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers charge onto the field to play the Española Sundevils for a nonconference game on the Sundevil’s home turf in Española Friday evening only to have the game canceled due to rain and lightning and rescheduled for Saturday. The Toppers dominated the Sundevils on defense and all but shut down their ground game, leaving them with only their passing game. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

If there were a hero for the game, it would have to be Jordan Herrera, who scored an amazing five touchdowns for the game. Herrera is shown here breaking away from the crowd and running Read More

Utility Payment Method Enhanced With Convenience Feature

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COUNTY News:

The payment portal used on the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) website for web payments has a new feature called BillWallet™ that allows customers to save payment information for more convenient future transactions.

“Customers have expressed a desire to save their payment information when paying online and we’re excited that our vendor for online payments, Paymentus, has added that option to the payment portal’s functionality,” said Joann Gentry, DPU Deputy Utility Manager of Finance and Administration. “Customers who are more comfortable not saving information Read More

Senior Centers Closed Aug. 26 For Staff Development

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LARSO News:

The Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center in Los Alamos and the White Rock Senior Activity Center will be closed on Tuesday, Aug. 26 for staff development.

All regular activities and congregate meal services will be canceled for the day. Home delivered meal recipients will receive a frozen meal in advance of the closure. The Senior Activity Centers will re-open Wednesday.

The community’s understanding is appreciated. For questions, please contact the Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center at 505.662.8920.

The Los Alamos and White Rock Senior Activity Centers offer classes, workshops, Read More

Scenes From 2025 ‘Guns Vs. Hoses’ For Special Olympics

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Scene from the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) and Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) charitable softball game dubbed ‘Guns vs. Hoses’ played Friday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Following a fun and exciting match, the hoses doused the guns 38-7. The teams played to raise money for the Special Olympics. It has been a long-standing tradition for LAPD and LAFD to come together to support local Special Olympics athletes. Police and Fire members paid $25 per person to put on this game for the public; the game was free to watch, with any donations going to support Special Olympics. For more information Read More

Kiwanis Club Features County Council Chair Theresa Cull

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County Council Chair Theresa Cull presents an update to Kiwanis Club members on Aug. 11 about the happenings in the County Government. Courtesy/Kiwanis

By BROOKE DAVIS
Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos

At the Aug. 11th Kiwanis meeting, County Council Chair Theresa Cull presented an update on the happenings in the County Government, projects both underway and planned for the future.

She first talked about housing projects. The County adopted the Los Alamos Affordable Housing Plan in September 2024 and in January 2025, entered into a new contract with the SF Community Housing Trust for Homebuyer and Read More

Local Internet & Cell Service Back Up And Running

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From Los Alamos County:

Los Alamos County internet and phone systems are back up and running, although some cell phone service still appears to be spotty.

The service disruption began at approximately 6:30 p.m. today. The County is unaware of the cause of the service outage at this time.

CenturyLink worked to repair the disruption. Read More

Events Around Los Alamos This Weekend: Aug. 22–24

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COMMUNITY News:

From history and science to outdoor fun, Los Alamos has something for everyone. Here are five can’t-miss events and activities happening this weekend:

Oppenheimer Festival: The award-winning Oppenheimer Festival kicks off at SALA Event Center with free daily programming, immersive VR experiences like The Atomic Tree, and screenings of the acclaimed Manhattan series. Evening events feature films, lectures, and community gatherings reflecting on peace, legacy, and exploration.

This weekend’s highlights include:

  • Screenings at SALA
    • Saturday, Aug. 23: Secrets in the
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County Emergency Management Invites Community To Take Evacuation Assistance Assessment Survey

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Emergency Management invites the community to participate in a short survey designed to help determine how many residents may require additional assistance during an evacuation. This includes individuals with access and functional needs such as mobility limitations, medical requirements, communication barriers, or lack of reliable transportation. The survey is available online and will remain open until11:59 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 21.

Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson shared, “Participation in this survey will directly enhance our ability to serve Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 25, 2024

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the County Projects page at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays. 

Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project Updates

Construction crews with TLC Plumbing & Utility continue the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Read More