Breaking News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department is at the scene of a house fire on Cheyenne.
The public is asked to stay clear of the area while firefighters douse the blaze.
Check back for more on this developing story. Read More
Fire
Public To Receive 24-Hour Notice Of Prescribed Burns
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – The Santa Fe National Forest will provide 24-hour notice to the public before commencing the previously announced prescribed burn in the lower portion of the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed.
Unpredictable spring weather has made it difficult to schedule ignition on 844 acres within the project area. The advance notice will advise the public, including smoke-sensitive individuals who may need to take precautionary measures, that conditions are optimal to proceed.
The Santa Fe National Forest will send notifications by 10 a.m. the day before the scheduled Read More
Drivers Walk Away From 3-Car Crash On Diamond Drive
The drivers and two passengers involved in a three vehicle accident around 3 p.m. Friday near the Golf Course on Diamond Drive survived the crash without major injuries. Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider said all five individuals refused treatment at the scene and transport to Los Alamos Medical Center for checkups. It’s not yet known whether anyone was cited as a result of this collision. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos firefighters and police officers arrive at the scene of a three vehicle accident around 3 p.m. Friday on Diamond Drive. The three drivers Read More
Prescribed Burn Planned In Santa Fe Watershed
SFNF News:
SANTA FE – Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest hope to take advantage of a window between weather systems to conduct a previously announced prescribed burn in the lower portion of the Santa Fe Municipal Watershed May 7-22.
Recent moisture followed by predicted dry days at the end of the week and winds forecast out of the southwest may provide conditions favorable to prescribed fire as early as Thursday, May 7. Fire managers are monitoring conditions, including fuel moisture levels, air quality and weather forecasts, to determine whether to proceed with Read More
Alert: Employees Injured Today At LANSCE
News Alert:
Los Alamos National Laboratory just issued the following memo to employees regarding an incident that occurred today at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE):
To employees regarding injuries at LANSCE
This is an informational memorandum from the Los Alamos National Laboratory Communications and Public Affairs Office:
On Sunday (May 3), during preventive maintenance operations at the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE), a Laboratory employee was burned while working at an electrical substation. The employee was transported offsite for medical treatment Read More
Los Alamos Fire Department Promotes 11 Firefighters
The Los Alamos Fire Department promoted 11 firefighters during a special ceremony Friday in Council Chambers. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider, left, with newly promoted Battalion Chief Ramon Garcia. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAFD Deputy Chief Justin Grider, left, presents badge for newly promoted Battalion Chief Joseph Candelaria with his wife Helen and their children. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Newly promoted Driver Engineer Adrian Carbajal and his family. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Monday Marks 15 Years Since Cerro Grande Fire
The smoke plume from the Cerro Grande Fire May 11, 2000 reaches the panhandle of Oklahoma. Courtesy/NOAA
Staff Report
Monday marks the 15th anniversary of the Cerro Grande Fire.
The disastrous fire began as a controlled burn, and became uncontrolled due to high winds and drought conditions. More than 400 families in Los Alamos lost their homes in the resulting 48,000-acre fire. Structures at Los Alamos National Laboratory were also destroyed or damaged but there was no loss of human life. The US General Accounting Office estimated total damages from the Cerro Grande Fire at $1 Read More
Heinrich Helps Residents Prepare For Wildfire Season
U.S. SENATE News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to help New Mexicans prepare for wildfire season, U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M. is encouraging residents to visit the Wildfire Preparedness & Prevention Resource Center on his website here, which includes a Public Service Announcement, as well as active wildfire information, prevention tips, best practices to protect homes and businesses, and more.
- ONLINE – Wildfire Preparedness & Prevention Resource Center
- TV PSA – Helping New Mexicans Prepare For Wildfire Season
- RADIO PSA
Council Tentatively Approves Fire Department Budget
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes addresses Council questions. Council commended Hughes and his department on their service to the community. Councilor James Chrobocinski is a trained nurse who has worked in other hospitals. He said to Hughes, ‘I’ve worked with a lot of EMTs and by far your group is the most professional and technically skilled I’ve ever seen … this community is in good hands.’ Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Los Alamos County Council voted 7-0 this evening to approve the Fire Department’s proposed FY-2016 Read More
Scenes From Special Olympics Track And Field Meet
Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris starts the race. Photo by Kateri Morris
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and Cpl. Adele Girmendonk with the Espanola Special Olympics track team. Photo by Kateri Morris
SPORTS News:
Athletes competed in the Los Alamos Special Olympics Track and Field Meet Saturday at Sullivan Field.
Several volunteers helped work the event and Los Alamos Firefighters also assisted and placed ribbons on athletes at the conclusion of their events.
The Los Alamos Police Department helps raise money for local Special Olympic athletes through T-shirt sales and donations. Read More