Public Safety

Los Alamos Public Schools On Two-Hour Delay

by

From Superintendent Jennifer Guy:

Los Alamos Public Schools will be on a 2-hour delay today, Jan. 9, due to winter weather conditions. 

This delay will give our crews time to make sure parking lots and sidewalks are clear and safe for staff and students. 

Buses will arrive at their usual stops 2 hours late. School will begin 2 hours late. Please be safe in your travels and watch for possible ice on roadways and sidewalks.

Two-hour Delayed Start:

  • Buses will arrive at bus stops two hours later than the usual pickup time.

School start times during a 2-hour delay:

  • Elementary schools – 10:10 a.m.
Read More

County Manager Announces 10 AM Start For Non-essential County Government Services And Facilities

by

COUNTY News:

Due to inclement weather and icy conditions, Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent has ordered a 10 a.m. start for all nonessential county government services and facilities today, Jan. 9.

Some exceptions and additional information are as follows:

  • Atomic City Transit: All services (fixed routes, ACT assist &  ACT MyRide) will begin at approximately 7 a.m. For specific route information, visit www.atomiccitytransit.com, or check the ACTracker.
  • Environmental Services: There will be no disruption to Friday’s refuse and recycle pickup routes. The crew will complete
Read More

Pile Burns Begin Friday In Valles Caldera National Preserve

by

Pile burns in December 2025 on San Antonio Mountain. Photo by Jason Thivener/NPS

VCNP News:

With the recent snowfall, the National Park Service will ignite burn piles starting Friday, Jan. 9, on the Cerro Pinon Unit of Valles Caldera National Preserve. Smoke will be visible from the unit, located on the north side of Valle Grande.

Burning activities will continue throughout the winter months as weather and fuel conditions allow, and ignitions will occur only when adequate snow cover or moisture is present to ensure safe and effective operations.

These prescribed pile burns are designed to Read More

Police Close All Lanes Of St. Francis Dr. Between N.M. 599 And Alamo Drive In Santa Fe

by

SANTA FE News:
Emergency Msg: All Lanes of St. Francis Dr. between NM599 & Alamo Dr. are closed due to police activity.  People in the closure area need to shelter indoors.
A large police presence will be in the area.
Police are investigating report of an armed person who discharged a firearm in the area of the Santa Fe Spa (786 Calle Mejia).
If you are in the area, please shelter indoors.  If you need immediate assistance from police, please contact Dispatch at 505 428-3710 or 911 in an emergency.
Read More

State Sen. Crystal Brantley Seeks Attorney General Guidance After Court Halts Gun Waiting Period In New Mexico

by

Sen. Crystal Diamond Brantley

STATE News:

ELEPHANT BUTTE — State Sen. Crystal Diamond Brantley (R-Elephant Butte) has sent a formal letter to Attorney General Raúl Torrez requesting guidance on the enforcement of New Mexico’s seven-day firearm waiting period law following federal court action that has placed the statute on hold. A copy of the full letter is attached.

Brantley’s request follows recent decisions by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit blocking enforcement of the waiting period while litigation continues. Despite the ruling, firearm retailers across New Mexico Read More

NMSP: Burglary Probe In 2024 Ruidoso Fires Nets Arrest

by

NMSP News:

RUIDOSO — During the 2024 Ruidoso fires, agents with the New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Crime Suppression Bureau (CSB) assisted NMSP uniform personnel with evacuations, roadblocks, and other assigned public safety missions in the affected area.

While operating in Ruidoso, CSB agents encountered a burglary in progress at Johnston Jewelry, at 1304 Sudderth Drive. The business exhibited clear signs of forced entry, including a broken window and damaged display cases.

While on scene, CSB agents observed multiple items of evidentiary value inside the business, including the hammer Read More

Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office In Mora Reopens After Power Outage Closure

by

CLAIMS OFFICE News:

SANTA FE — The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office reopened Tuesday after closing Monday because of an area-wide power outage.

Power was restored Monday afternoon after being out most of the day in Pecos and much of Mora and San Miguel counties.

The helpline is open 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, Monday through Thursday. The public is encouraged to leave a voice message on the helpline any time at 505.995.7133 and the calls will be returned during regular business hours.

The Claims Offices’ regular hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT, Monday through Thursday and for appointments only Read More

New Documents Added To Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room

by

LANL News:

New documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.

All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.

For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018, please visit the LANL electronic public reading room.

Read More

New Mexico Supreme Court Celebrates 114th Anniversary

by

Courtesy photo

COURT News:

SANTA FE — The public is invited to attend a ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 8, to commemorate the 114th anniversary of the establishment of New Mexico’s highest court.

Justice Michael E. Vigil will speak about the history of the Court and its building during an event starting at 1 p.m. in the Supreme Court courtroom. Click here for a live stream of the event.

Jan. 10 is Supreme Court of New Mexico Day — the anniversary of when the first state Supreme Court justices took their oaths of office in 1912. New Mexico became the 47th state four days earlier, and the Territorial Supreme Read More