Los Alamos Daily Digest Monday, July 27, 2026
Ty's Take
Fire in Oso Canyon west of Española has the crews rolling again, and anyone who was here for Cerro Grande or watched the Las Conchas smoke roll across the plateau knows that feeling in your stomach when the alert goes out. The monsoon season is supposed to be our firebreak, but the timing of moisture around here is never certain, and this time of year the fuel is still bone dry. The mountains that make this place beautiful are also the reason we live with one eye on the weather service and one hand ready to go. It's the tax we pay for living where we live.
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Firefighters Working Fire In Oso Canyon West Of Española
Firefighters responded to the Oso Canyon Fire discovered on July 26 west of Española near Chicoma Mountain on the Española Ranger District, which burned approximately 10 acres. Smoke from the fire was visible from Española, Pojoaque, Ohkay Owingeh, and Mendenales, prompting a full suppression...
Posts From The Road: Fair And Rodeo Week In Castle Rock
The Douglas County Fair and Rodeo in Castle Rock, Colorado kicked off with an annual cattle drive that honors the historic Goodnight-Loving Trail, which once brought thousands of cattle through the area en route from Texas to Denver and Wyoming. Cowhands from Silverado Ranch drive cattle through...
New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Calls For Repeal Of ‘Stripper Well’ Program
New Mexico Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard announced that zero wells now participate in the state's subsidy program for low-producing oil and gas wells known as "Stripper Wells," down from approximately 530 when she took office in 2019. The commissioner called for repealing the program...
Scenes From July 24 Summer Concert At Ashley Pond Park
A July 24 summer concert at Ashley Pond Park featured Funk of the West from Albuquerque as the headliner, a six-piece band that blends American blues and funk with African polyrhythms. Local artist Lane Stevens performed as the opening act for the evening event.
PRC Proposes Rules For Broadband Affordability Program
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission began the rulemaking process for the Low-Income Telecommunications Assistance Program, established under Senate Bill 152, which could help more than 20,000 households afford high-speed internet. The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion spearheaded the...
DPLAC: Host Barack Obama Chili Cookoff Fundraiser Aug. 2
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County is hosting the 2026 Barack Obama Chili Cookoff Fundraiser from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 2 at Fuller Lodge. The family-friendly event features chili tasting, contests, kids' activities, and a cash bar from Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op.
PAC 8 Community Media Center: July 31–Aug. 6, 2026
PAC 8 Community Media Center offers recording, editing, live streaming, and drone services for local events and projects. The center broadcasts programming throughout the week including news updates and educational content, with additional information available by calling 505.662.7228 or visiting...
Verdant Jemez Mountains Viewed From Ashley Pond Park
The verdant Jemez Mountains provided a scenic morning view as photographed from Ashley Pond Park on a recent Thursday.
Guest House Project Among Topics On Council Agenda
The Los Alamos County Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 1000 Central Ave. to discuss topics including a Guest House project proposal by Grand Mesa Partners representative Tucker Sharp and a proclamation recognizing August as bear month. The public meeting offers in-person attendance and a Zoom...
The University of California held its first annual "AI Science at Scale" summit on June 11, 2026 in Santa Fe, bringing together researchers and leaders from across the UC system and Department of Energy national laboratories to discuss artificial intelligence's role in scientific discovery. Senior...
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Los Alamos Public Library Opens Call For Atomicon Vendors, Activity Tables, And Collectors
The Los Alamos Public Library is accepting applications from vendors and activity organizers for Atomicon, its annual community ComiCon event. Vendor tables will be located at Fuller Lodge for individuals and businesses interested in selling items at the gathering.
Sunday Clouds Over Valles Caldera National Preserve
Clouds gathered over the Valles Caldera National Preserve on a Sunday at midday, creating a striking photographic moment.
LANL: Summer Physics Camp Shows Students Career Possibilities And Pathways
Los Alamos National Laboratory's summer physics camp celebrated its 10th anniversary by showcasing student final projects to Senator Martin Heinrich and Lab Director Thom Mason, demonstrating career pathways and possibilities in physics and STEM fields. Camper Anna Bochkareva presented a model...
A spectacular sunset over the Los Alamos area provided a memorable evening sky captured by Senator Leo Jaramillo.
SFNF: New Fire Start – Oso Canyon Fire – Firefighters Enroute
The Oso Canyon Fire started on July 26 west of Española near Chicoma Mountain on the Española Ranger District, burning approximately 10 acres with smoke visible from Española, Pojoaque, Ohkay Owingeh, and Mendenales. Two engines and a fire crew were deployed to contain the fire burning in a...
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