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Los Alamos National Laboratory Continuously Monitors Air

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Map of all LANL’s air-monitoring locations. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) routinely measures the composition of matter in the ambient atmosphere at the Lab and in the community.

LANL has 68 radiological air sampling locations that continuously monitor the air, making it among the most thoroughly monitored environments in the world.

Details

  • 43 ambient air-monitoring stations;
  • 25 monitored exhaust stacks from Lab facilities; and
  • 8 meteorological towers.

During events such as wildfires, the Laboratory conducts extra sampling to perform specialized Read More

This Week In Sports: March 24-26, 2026

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SPORTS News:

This week the Los Alamos High School Hilltoppers Girls and Boys Track and Field teams have meets at the Bernalillo Relay, softball and baseball games in Santa Fe, a softball game at home and tennis games at home.

Los Alamos High School Hilltopper games are covered by the Los Alamos Daily Post sports team of John McHale, Mike Cote and Nate Limback.

This Week’s Hilltopper Sports Schedule:

March 24 Tuesday

  • Softball vs Santa Fe Away – 3 p.m.
  • Softball vs Santa Fe Away – 5 p.m.

March 25 Wednesday

  • Baseball vs Santa Fe Away – 5 p.m.
  • Girls/Boys Tennis vs Taos Home (Urban) – 3 p.m.

March 26 Thursday

  • Girls/Boys
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FSN To Host Spring Clothing & Small Item Swap April 11-17

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FSN News:

The biannual Family Strengths Network (FNS) Swap is the perfect place to donate the products of spring cleaning and closet purges (and children’s never-ending growth) and swap for something else. It is not necessary to donate items to “shop”.

Accepted items:

  • Gently used spring/summer clothing (baby, kids, and adult sizes), seasonal accessories, shoes, toys, books, baby gear, and household items.
  • Socks and underwear should be new in packaging only.
  • No furniture (e.g. cribs, changing tables) or car seats please.

What to expect:

  • No drop-offs at the door.
  • When people arrive, FSN will
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PAC 8’s Spring Fundraiser Online Auction Has Begun!

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Oppenheimer Martini Set donated by Los Alamos Historical Society. Courtesy/PAC 8

Buddha Garden Statue donated by Petree Garden Center & Florist. Courtesy/PAC 8

PAC 8 News:

PAC 8’s spring fundraiser online auction has begun! Visit: https://pac8cmc.com/pac-8-auction-2026.html. PAC 8 thanks the local businesses for the large assortment of generous donations.

Auction items include a giant metal garden lizard from Metzgers, a gift certificate for a birthday party for up to 20 people at Steam Lab, a box full of bagged, jarred, and packaged foods grown by local writer and chef Liddie Martinez Read More

LACA: Acclaimed Violinist Rachel Barton Pine To Bring Virtuosity And Vision To Los Alamos April 11

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Violinist Rachel Barton Pine

LACA News:

          • The Los Alamos Concert Association to present an afternoon of masterpieces spanning three centuries.

The Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA) will welcome world-renowned American violinist Rachel Barton Pine performing at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, at the Duane Smith Auditorium.

As the fourth installment of LACA’s 79th season, this concert highlights Pine’s “striking and charismatic” (The New York Times) artistry. While she often performs with the world’s foremost orchestras, such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Philadelphia Read More

Scenes From LAPD’s Promotions & Appointment Ceremony

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Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone welcomes and expresses his appreciation to the families, friends and community members who gathered to celebrate the promotions of Cmdr. Benjamin Irving and Sgt. Samantha Terrazas and the appointment of Cpl. Ronaldo Ulibarri, on Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. LAPD Command Staff and the Honorable Judge Catherine Taylor listen at left. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com

Newly promoted Cmdr. Benjamin Irving takes the oath of office as his wife looks on, Thursday morning in the Magistrate Court at the Justice Center. Read More

Pajarito Astronomers’ ‘Dark Night’ March 21 At Overlook

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Pajarito Astronomers News:

Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program.

Anyone with an interest in stargazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Dara Jones Soccer Field early this evening, 21 March, at Overlook Park in White Rock. 

Volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will be present with telescopes starting about 45 minutes after sunset.

This event will be held, weather permitting. Updates will be posted at Pajarito Astronomers on Facebook. Read More

UNM-Los Alamos Approved To Launch Associate Of Arts In Early Childhood Education

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A view of the UNM-Los Alamos campus at 4000 University Drive. Courtesy/UNM-LA

UNM-LA News:

UNM-Los Alamos (UNM-LA) has received official approval to offer a new Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education, marking an important step in expanding educational opportunities for students and supporting the early childhood workforce in northern New Mexico.

With approval granted by the state and the institution’s governing bodies, UNM‑LA is authorized to move forward with implementation of the program. The new degree is designed to prepare students for careers in early childhood education Read More