Los Alamos Daily Digest Monday, August 03, 2026
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Weather Alerts
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 3 at 12:10AM MDT until August 3 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
* WHAT...Temperatures from 100 to 104 expected in the lower elevations, including the Rio Grande Valley, and from 95 to 98 in the surrounding higher terrain including the Gallup area. * WHERE...Portions of central and western New Mexico, including Albuquerque and Santa Fe. * WHEN...From noon today...
Los Alamos Daily Post
Los Alamos Lights For Peace Thursday At Ashley Pond Park
The Manhattan Project National Historical Park invites the public to a candlelit luminaria viewing at Ashley Pond Park on Thursday, Aug. 6 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to walk the lighted path in silence and reflect on their personal reasons for participating in this somber...
Scenes From Summer Concert With Candace Vargas
The New Mexico-based variety band Candace Vargas and Northern 505 performed at a summer concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park, playing an energetic mix of country, rancheras, cumbias, tejano, oldies, reggae, and classic rock. The event was sponsored by Del Norte Credit Union, Zia Credit Union, and Los...
Los Alamos Farmers Market Thursday At Ashley Pond Park
The Los Alamos Farmers Market opens Thursday from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ashley Pond Park, offering fresh local produce, farm cheeses, honey, baked goods, and handmade items to all residents. The market accepts cash, credit cards, EBT, and Double-Up Food Bucks to ensure affordable access for...
NMSU Art Museum: ‘Art History: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’
The University Art Museum in Las Cruces is presenting a pop-up exhibition titled Art History: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, curated by current and recent NMSU students. The show explores how iconic artworks and themes from the past continue to be recycled and reimagined in contemporary art through pieces...
Los Alamos County Social Services is offering free walk-in support on Wednesday, Aug. 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mesa Public Library in Study Room H. Residents can speak one-on-one about housing, utility assistance, food instability, home safety, and connections to other county resources without needing...
Household Hazardous Waste Collection: Eco Station Friday
Los Alamos County Environmental Services will collect household hazardous waste Friday, Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eco Transfer Station at 3701 East Jemez Road. The monthly collection accepts items such as smoke detectors, lightbulbs, aerosol cans, and automotive fluids from residents with...
LAPS Superintendent Sends Letter Of Concern To NMPED Secretary Asking To Pause Required Use Of Amira
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Guy sent a letter to New Mexico Secretary of Public Education Mariana D. Padilla requesting a pause on the required use of the Amira early literacy assessment platform for grades K-2 due to security and accuracy concerns. The superintendent asked...
Bear Spotted Meandering Around Cochiti Mesa
A bear was spotted on Saturday wandering around Cochiti Mesa in the Los Alamos area. The sighting was documented by local resident Marcela Walker.
Fr. Glenn Jones offers a commentary on recent political debates surrounding socialism in the nation, arguing that the ideology has historically failed and led to suppression of freedoms and religion. The column draws on Gospel teachings to explore themes of compassion and economic justice.
State Parks Extending Camping Stays, Waiving Some Fees
New Mexico State Parks is responding to the ongoing drought by extending maximum camping stays statewide from seven to 14 consecutive days and waiving some fees. Elephant Butte Lake State Park, facing historically low water levels, is implementing additional relief measures for visitors.
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