Los Alamos Daily Digest Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Ty's Take
The Oso Canyon Fire is moving across the Santa Fe National Forest just south of here, and if there's one thing this plateau knows by heart, it's how fast that story can change. Cerro Grande taught us that in 2000, and Las Conchas made sure we didn't forget in 2011. The smoke jumpers are engaged and hand crews are scouting lines, which is the work that needs doing, but anyone living on the Pajarito knows that late July monsoon season means wind can turn unpredictable and fast. Fire season never really leaves us alone up here, not really, not since those two big burns scarred the land and the memory both. Worth keeping an eye on the Forest Service updates and having your go-bag where you can reach it.
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Weather Alerts
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued July 28 at 12:23AM MDT until July 28 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern, central, and west central New Mexico. * WHEN...From this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lyi...
Los Alamos Daily Post
Dist. 41 Rep. Susan Herrera Retires From New Mexico House
New Mexico House District 41 Representative Susan Herrera is retiring after seven years in the legislature. Throughout her tenure representing Embudo, Herrera focused on improving rural water security and supporting vulnerable communities in the state.
Investors, Scientists And Community Members Invited To New Mexico Demo Day July 30
Los Alamos National Laboratory's Feynman Center for Innovation is hosting New Mexico Demo Day on July 30 at the Santa Fe Farmers' Market Pavilion. The free event will feature more than 20 five-minute pitches from New Mexico scientists and entrepreneurs seeking investor and community engagement.
FBI: Yatahey Man Pleads Guilty To Assault
A Yatahey man pleaded guilty to federal firearms offenses after assaulting and disfiguring a victim in March 2025. Fernando Brown, 35, faces up to five years in prison at his sentencing for the assault that resulted in substantial bodily injury.
Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District will conclude its 2026 'Tuesdays at The Square' series on July 28 with a performance by Paradox Jazz Quintet from 6 to 8 p.m. in Central Park Square. The acoustic jazz group performs a mix of traditional and modern jazz standards across Northern New...
LANL: Electronic Public Reading Room Website Down
The Department of Energy and N3B are working to restore the EM-LA Electronic Public Reading Room website, which is currently offline. A notification will be sent to the public once the website returns to service.
The Los Alamos Sheriff's Posse is inviting the community to its 2026 Rodeo Dinner and Dance on August 8, featuring entertainment by Boss Hogg Country Band.
Albuquerque Man Charged With Threatening FBI Special Agent Over Seized Firearms
An Albuquerque man has been charged with threatening an FBI special agent after demanding the return of firearms seized in a 2020 federal search warrant. During a July 14, 2026 phone call to the FBI Albuquerque Field Office, Alejandro Moya, 36, allegedly stated he was tired of playing games during...
Pajarito Pickleball Club To Host Skills Clinic Aug. 15
The Pajarito Pickleball Club is hosting an intermediate-level skills clinic on August 15 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Pinon Courts in White Rock. Certified instructor Brian Clayman and assistant Jodi Smith will lead the session for participants who register through Court Reserve online.
Teamsters Local 492 has successfully organized employees at South Valley Academy in Albuquerque, marking the first charter school workforce to unionize with the Teamsters in New Mexico. The certification reflects a growing movement among charter school workers seeking collective bargaining rights.
Last Art Booth Of Season At Farmers Market This Thursday
The final art booth of the season will be featured at the farmers market this Thursday.
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Los Alamos Reporter
Monsoon clouds gather over the Sangre de Cristos in a Monday evening view from South Santa Fe.
Fred Berl To Hold Book Signing For ‘The Warsaw Gambit’ Wednesday At Samizdat Bookstore
Author Fred Berl will sign copies of his book 'The Warsaw Gambit' on Wednesday, July 29 at 6 p.m. at Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse, located at 174 Central Park Square in Los Alamos.
Environmental groups report the U.S. Forest Service has quietly replaced biological documents governing livestock grazing on the Santa Fe National Forest with new protections for imperiled species. Critics say the agency withheld the revised biological documents from public review.
Shawn Cavasos Back In District Court Thursday For Sentencing Following Probation Violation
Shawn Cavasos of Los Alamos returns to First Judicial District Court on Thursday, July 30 before Judge Anastasia Martin for sentencing following a probation violation. Cavasos was originally sentenced on March 27 with a conditional discharge and three years of supervised probation.
Indivisible Los Alamos Invites Community To Summer Social Tuesday At Urban Park Pavilion
Indivisible Los Alamos is hosting a summer social on Tuesday at Urban Park Pavilion to bring the community together.
Happening At SALA July 27 – Aug. 2, 2026
SALA is offering a full lineup of films and family programming as July ends and August begins, featuring continuing showings alongside new releases throughout the week of July 27 through August 2.
Following a successful first event, 'The Spill' live storytelling night returns to Samizdat Bookstore and Teahouse on Monday, August 3. Host Jillian Rubio will again invite local residents to share true, first-person stories with the community.
LAPS Job Fair Rapid Hiring Event Set For Tuesday, Aug. 4
Los Alamos Public Schools is holding a Job Fair on Tuesday, August 4 from noon to 4 p.m. at the School Boardroom located at 2075 Trinity Drive. Candidates can apply online or on site and will be interviewed the same day.
Sheriff’s Posse Invites Community To 2026 Rodeo Dinner And Dance Saturday, Aug. 8
The Los Alamos Sheriff's Posse invites the community to the 2026 Rodeo Dinner and Dance on Saturday, August 8.
The Oso Canyon Fire, discovered on July 26 near Chicoma Mountain on the Espanola Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest, has burned 30 acres with zero containment as of July 27. Smoke jumpers and hand crews are actively engaging the fire to construct containment lines in the timber fuel.
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