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Community Invited To Red Cross Shelter Operations Training

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management is partnering with the American Red Cross to offer Shelter Operations Training for community members interested in supporting disaster response efforts.

The training is 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 11, at the White Rock Training Center/Emergency Operations Center at 139 Longview Drive. 

During disasters, the American Red Cross helps ensure individuals and families who are displaced have a safe place to stay, a hot meal, and access to essential support services. This training will introduce participants to the fundamentals Read More

Step Into The Spotlight: Queens Court Competition May 16

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Recreation Division invites young women from across Northern New Mexico to participate in the Northern New Mexico Fair & Rodeo Queens Court Competition from 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2026.

This annual event celebrates confidence, horsemanship, and public speaking, offering participants ages 6 to 25 the opportunity to showcase their skills, gain valuable experience, and represent their communities. 

Contestants will compete in several areas, including horsemanship, an interview and personality assessment, a written test, and public Read More

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

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

Los Alamos Public Utilities To Host Tour De Sewer!

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COUNTY News:

No longer just a pipe dream, the new wastewater treatment facility in White Rock is a state-of-the-art site representing a pipeline of success. The public is invited to plunge into a tour of the site, 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 8. The tour is free but space is limited. Tickets are available at ladpu.com/tour.

Officially called the White Rock Water Resource Reclamation Facility (WRRF), the new plant went online in 2024. A decade prior, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) began flushing out a plan to replace the original White Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant, built Read More

County Seeks Feedback For Climate Action Name And Style

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County is seeking your input on how climate action information and efforts are presented to the community over the next several years. This may include programs and initiatives related to energy efficiency, alternative transportation, and zero-waste. We encourage you to take a short survey with potential names, taglines, and visual styles that may represent climate actions.

Your input plays a crucial role in guiding how climate action efforts are presented and how residents are engaged moving forward. 

“We want to create something that sparks curiosity and inspires Read More

County: Public Input Sought On Proposed Lion Sculpture

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COUNTY News:

The Art in Public Places Board is asking the community to complete a brief survey to help select a design for a proposed bronze lion sculpture at the Los Alamos Police Station. The survey is available at https://polco.us/shez8d and will remain open through April 5, 2026.

The Los Alamos Police Department requested a lion sculpture because lions are widely used in law enforcement symbolism to represent strength, courage, protection, and vigilance. The artwork will complement site improvements planned as part of the Police Memorial renovation, though it is separate from the memorial Read More