Los Alamos Daily Digest Friday, August 07, 2026
Ty's Take
School's coming back, the fire season is heating up again, and if you've driven the hill during the morning rush you already know August is going to test everybody's patience. This town runs on the Lab's clock, and that clock doesn't bend much for a couple thousand kids heading to campus at the same time, which is why the Cone Zone traffic management plan matters more than it sounds. But before we get too wound up about bumper-to-bumper on Trinity, take a hard look at those lightning-started fires popping up across the ranger districts. Cerro Grande and Las Conchas taught us something about how fast things move in the Jemez, and August is when the weather turns mean. Your kids are safe getting to school. Make sure they stay safe getting home.
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Cone Zone: Prepare For Busy School Commutes
Los Alamos County residents and commuters should allow extra travel time as the school year begins next week. The county encourages drivers to use the online Construction Cone Zone at www.lacnm.com/conezone to check for potential travel impacts on their daily routes.
Lightning-sparked fires are burning across the Santa Fe National Forest, with eight active fires currently being suppressed in the Cuba, Española, and Pecos Ranger Districts. The Frijoles Fire has consumed 200 acres in steep terrain 5 miles west of Sierra Mosca and 3 miles southeast of Cundiyo...
Atomic Fiber To Begin Installing Lines Aug. 10 In White Rock
Atomic Fiber work crews will move into White Rock neighborhoods starting the week of Aug. 10 to install main fiber lines. Residents can visit the Atomic Fiber section of Los Alamos County's Alerts and Current Conditions web page to learn which neighborhoods will receive service first.
Information For Parents As LAPS Prepares To Welcome Students Back To School
Los Alamos Public Schools will open for the 2026-2027 school year on Monday, Aug. 10, with preschool students starting Wednesday, Aug. 12. All LAPS students will be released one hour early on Fridays this school year, and facilities staff have been preparing all school sites for students' return.
LAPS Foundation Shares Back-To-School Updates
The Los Alamos Public Schools Foundation is launching the Hilltopper Run on Aug. 16, with all proceeds supporting teacher grants. Teachers can also apply for foundation grants as the 2026-2027 school year begins.
LAPS Welcomes New Certified Staff Members
Los Alamos Public Schools has hired 16 new certified staff members for the 2026-2027 school year, including teachers and specialists across multiple disciplines.
Welcome Back To 2026–2027 School Year!
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Guy welcomed back students, families, and staff for the new 2026-2027 school year, expressing optimism about the district's accomplishments and opportunities ahead.
Mesa Grand Partners Have Big Plans For 400 Trinity Drive But Ask For Public’s Assistance
Mesa Grand Partners development company is seeking public financial assistance to transform the abandoned concrete area at 400 Trinity Drive into an attractive hotel. The company envisions the project as a significant improvement to the entrance of Los Alamos.
Documents Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room
Los Alamos National Laboratory has added documents to its Electronic Reading Room, including a second quarter 2026 monitoring report on the Radioactive Liquid Waste Treatment Facility. The public can view these and other documents on LANL's Electronic Public Reading Room.
Q&A With Los Alamos Medical Center’s New Advanced Practice Provider Usha Panthi FNP-C
Usha Panthi FNP-C, a new Advanced Practice Provider, opened Los Alamos Family Practice on Aug. 3 at Los Alamos Medical Center. Panthi brings specialized expertise to the medical center's growing roster of providers.
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Starting Times For Los Alamos Public Schools
Los Alamos Public Schools has released the starting times for the 2026-2027 school year to help families plan their schedules.
County: Get Ready For The 2026 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Aug.
The Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo returns Aug. 7-9, 2026, with the highlight being a night rodeo on Saturday, Aug. 8, called Rodeo Nights. The fair will expand across both sides of Central Avenue this year.
Welcome Back To 2026–2027 School Year!
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Jennifer Guy welcomed students, families, and staff back for the 2026-2027 school year, celebrating the district's past accomplishments and future possibilities.
Housing New Mexico Launches Pilot Program Offering Mortgage Interest Rate Buydown
Housing New Mexico has launched a pilot program called NewHome Rate Advantage, offering qualified homebuyers a permanent 1% interest rate buydown on fixed-rate 30-year mortgages for newly constructed homes through its HomeForward program.
County: Cone Zone Can Help Prepare For Busy school Commutes
Los Alamos County recommends that residents and commuters use the online Construction Cone Zone at www.lacnm.com/conezone to stay informed about travel impacts during the busy school season. The county encourages proactive planning for a safe school year start.
Journalist Stephanie Nakhleh and housing policy expert Daniel Werwath will present a forum titled Who Killed Affordable Housing on Sunday, Aug. 9 at noon at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, located at 1738 North Sage Street. The presentation will explore complex factors affecting housing...
Sol Studio has leased approximately 825 square feet at the newly renovated 130 Longview Drive in White Rock. The building, located near a planned townhouse development, provides space for Rachel Andreatta's design business.
Summer Reading Program A Big Hit For LAPS
Los Alamos Public Schools' second year participating in the Literacy NM Summer Program was highly successful, drawing an average of 165 students to summer reading activities at Aspen Elementary.
Espanola Valley High School Class Of 1991 To Hold 35th Reunion Aug. 29 At Rancho De Chimayo
The Española Valley High School Class of 1991 will hold its 35th reunion on Aug. 29 at Rancho De Chimayo.
Los Alamos High School welcomed back its faculty and students as the new school year began.
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