Public Safety

Community Invited To Wednesday’s Local Emergency Planning Committee Quarterly Meeting: Are you Prepared For Fire Season?

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos Fire Department’s Wildland Fire Division and the Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management will give a Wildland Fire Preparedness presentation, hosted by the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, March 18. Please join via Zoom.

Local businesses and residents are encouraged to attend. Experts will discuss tools and knowledge community members can utilize to help reduce wildfire risk to protect individuals and property.

“I cannot stress enough the importance of preparing in advance for the coming fire season,” LAFD Wildland Fire Read More

Maggiore: Why I’m Running For Sheriff

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By ANTONIO MAGGIORE
Candidate for Sheriff

 Dear Los Alamos,

First I want to say thank you to everyone who has already reached out in support of my candidacy for Sheriff. I’m truly humbled and deeply grateful.

One question I keep getting asked is why Sheriff? Why not Council? I will be completely honest, County Council took a lot out of me. It takes more time and effort than I am currently able to give to the community.  I still want to serve Los Alamos to the best of my ability, and that means doing more than just pouring beer. I understand the importance of this job and the specific role it plays in our county. Read More

Court Of Appeals To Display Artwork Of Middle School Students Who Practice Restorative Justice

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NMSC News:

ALBUQUERQUE — The state Court of Appeals will host an exhibition of artwork by students who follow restorative justice principles to resolve conflict and reduce harmful behavior at their middle school in Albuquerque.

About 20 students in the Circle Keepers program at Garfield STEM Magnet and Community Middle School will display their art from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 18, in the foyer of the Court of Appeals Building, which is next to the University of New Mexico School of Law. 

The artwork reflects the experiences of students in grades 6 through 8 who learn communication and Read More

New Mexico Environment Department To Clean Up PFAS-Contaminated Groundwater At Dairies

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NMED News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department has entered into four agreements with Curry County dairies to investigate and remediate groundwater contaminated by toxic PFAS from Cannon Air Force Base.

The agreements mark a significant step toward full remediation of a four-mile toxic PFAS plume caused by firefighting foam at Cannon Air Force Base. The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is leading this initiative — funding the effort and seeking reimbursement from the United States Air Force. 

“We have stood in solidarity with our dairy industry since the toxic PFAS contamination Read More

How To Spot AI Content — Share Your Thoughts!

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LADP News:

AI can easily and realistically create images, video and audio.
These tools can be used to spread misinformation, manipulate content, or make scams look believable online.

Scroll to learn:
 • How to recognize common signs of AI-generated text, images, video and audio
 • Practical ways to verify suspicious content before sharing it
 • Simple steps to fact-check information and avoid misinformation

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Fifteen Los Alamos Residents File Candidacy For Office

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Top row from left, Rep. Christine Chandler, Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor, Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen, Assessor candidate Jeff Casalina, Sheriff candidate Antonio Maggiore. Center row from left, Sheriff candidate David Izraelevitz, County Council candidates David Hampton, Eric Stromberg, Jason Chappel, Joe Granville. Bottom row from left: Council candidate Marshall Maez, Councilor Melanee Hand, Council candidate Steve Lynne, Councilor Theresa Cull and Probate Judge Perry Clare all filed for the 2026 election. Collage created by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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Using AI For News? Read This First & Share Your Thoughts!

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LADP News:

AI can help you navigate the news faster—but it can also introduce errors.
From summarizing reports to customizing news feeds, AI can speed up how information spreads, sometimes without the nuance or accuracy you need.

Scroll to learn:
• How AI can help you gather and understand news faster
 • Common AI pitfalls like hallucinations, bias and missing context
 • Practical ways to fact-check AI-generated information and verify claims

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FBI: Zuni Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A Zuni man pleaded guilty to the shooting death of an individual in the heat of passion.

According to court documents, Dec. 1, 2024, Glendon Laate, 49, a member of the Zuni Pueblo, shot and killed John Doe with a homemade shotgun in the heat of passion.

Laate pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter. At sentencing Laate faces up to 15 years in prison.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Justin A. Garris, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Albuquerque Field Office, made the announcement today.

The Gallup Resident Agency of the FBI’s Read More

Cummings Fire: Torrance County Wildfire Notification

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NMFD News:

The New Mexico Forestry Division (NMFD) would like to update you on a wildfire that is requiring the attention of suppression resources in New Mexico.

Cummings Fire 

Update: The Cummings Fire was discovered at 4:27 p.m., Monday, March 9 east of Moriarty in Torrance County. Multiple structures are threatened and smoke is visible from Interstate 40 and the surrounding area. The fire is burning in grass and brush and is active on multiple sides. Response crews are providing point protection for surrounding structures while working to contain the fire’s progress. The public should Read More