Public Safety

Blood Donors Vital To Help Patients Through Holiday Season

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VITALANT News:

SANTA FE — This December, nonprofit Vitalant asks all those eligible, to schedule a blood donation appointment and help save lives.

Busy schedules and travel during the December holiday weeks typically lead to the lowest donor turnout of the year, but the need for lifesaving blood remains constant and critical for patients.

Jenn Dobson started 2025 with a cancer scare that turned out instead to be severe endometriosis, a painful condition. She endured surgeries and a stint in the ICU, where her heart stopped and it took 25 minutes to revive her. She also needed several units of Read More

Los Alamos Police Department Gains Three New Officers

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Cpl. Adam Archuleta is sworn in by Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor to the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) Friday morning at the Justice Center. Cpl. Archuleta was among the three new officers participating in the ceremony. Police Chief Dino Sgambellone commented that these new hires continue the police department’s successful hiring streak.‘We’re really happy to have these three officers (join us) today …,’ he said. Speaking to the Los Alamos Daily Post, Archuleta said he is ‘looking forward to working here’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

LAPD’s newly sworn Cpl. Read More

Albuquerque FBI: Man Gets 96 Months For Assaulting Baby

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FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — An Arizona man was sentenced to 96 months in prison for the assault of a one-month-old baby.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court documents, in Oct. 2022, Logan Nelson, 22, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, assaulted a one-month-old baby multiple times. As a result of the final incident on Oct. 15, 2022, the baby suffered an ulna fracture on their left arm and multiple other fractures in the legs and ribs.

Nelson subsequently pled guilty to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Upon his release from prison, Nelson will be subject to three Read More

NMDOH: Rabid Coyote Bites Hiker In Southwest New Mexico

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NMDOH News:

SANTA FE — A coyote that bit a hiker in the Gila National Forest near Silver City has tested positive for rabies.

The hiker did not require hospitalization but is receiving routine treatment to prevent rabies infection. Testing by the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) Scientific Laboratory Division confirmed the diagnosis. This is the fourth rabid animal identified in southwest New Mexico this year, following a bobcat in Sierra County, a coyote in Catron County, and a dog in Grant County. 

“Rabies is preventable, but only if we take it seriously,” said Dr. Erin Phipps, state Read More

Los Alamos Fire Department Advises Community Portable Propane Fire Pits Are Prohibited At Holiday Lights Parade

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LAFD News:

To keep the community safe, the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) advises that portable propane fire pits at the Dec. 6 Holiday Lights Parade on Central Avenue are prohibited.

Large crowds, tight spaces, and the presence of parade vehicles and floats create conditions where open flames and fuel sources are hazardous.

This measure is supported by Chapter 22-31(a)(1) of the Los Alamos County Code, which adopts the International Fire Code and places certain restrictions on the use of liquid propane at special events.

“We’re excited to welcome the community to one of Los Alamos’ most Read More

Ranking Member U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján Leads Telecommunications And Media Subcommittee Hearing On Defending America’s Communications Networks

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U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, at a subcommittee hearing in Washington, D.C., titled ‘Signal Under Siege: Defending America’s Communications Networks.’ Courtesy photo

From the Office of U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, helped lead a subcommittee hearing titled “Signal Under Siege: Defending America’s Communications Networks.”

With Americans Read More

MOWW To Feature Associate Laboratory Director John Hill

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John Hill
Associate Laboratory Director
Weapons Engineering

MOWW News:

The December meeting of the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) is Sunday, Dec. 7. This month’s speaker is Associate Laboratory Director – Weapons Engineering (ALDW) John Hill.

Hill will open his presentation, touching on his being drafted during the Vietnam War and his stateside assignment in the US Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. However, most of his talk will be dedicated to his father, O. A. Hill, who was one of the first Mickey Men (Radar Navigator) in the European Theatre. His father flew 15 Lone Wolf missions in Read More

UNM-Los Alamos On 2 Hour Delayed Opening Today

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UNM-Los Alamos campus will delay its opening until 10 a.m. today. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA:

Due to winter weather conditions, the UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) campus will delay its opening until 10 a.m. for today, Thursday, Dec. 4.

About UNM-LA

UNM-LA is an innovative, rigorous and affordable comprehensive branch community college that provides foundations for transfer, leading-edge career programs and lifelong learning opportunities. More information about UNM-LA is available at losalamos.unm.edu. Read More

County Manager Announces 10 A.M. Start For Non-Essential Government Services And Facilities

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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, Thursday, Dec. 4, including the Golf Pro Shop.

Some exceptions and additional information are as follows:

  • Atomic City Transit: fixed route service 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 Thursday’s refuse and yard trimmings pickup routes. The crew
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Los Alamos Public Schools On 2-Hour Delay Thursday

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From Jennifer Guy
Superintendent 
Los Alamos Public Schools

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will be on a 2-hour delay on Thursday, Dec. 4 due to winter weather conditions. We already have a lot of ice accumulating on walkways and in parking lots.

There is more moisture expected through the night and temperatures will remain below freezing. 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 Read More