Los Alamos Daily Digest Saturday, August 08, 2026
Ty's Take
The lightning fires popping up across the Santa Fe National Forest this week hit a nerve up here on the plateau, the way they always do. Folks around Los Alamos remember 2000 and 2011 like they were yesterday, and when you see smoke in the Pecos or Cuba ranger districts in mid-August, you don't need a computer model to know what the season's shaping up to be. County traffic was already a headache this weekend with events drawing people to the hill, but there's a different kind of tension in that frustration now, the kind that comes from living downwind of fire country and knowing exactly what heat and dry timber can do. Keep your eyes on those lightning reports, and maybe take a minute to clear those pine needles off the roof while you're thinking about it.
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Los Alamos Daily Post
County: Parking And Traffic During Events This Weekend
Los Alamos residents should expect traffic delays this weekend as the County Fair & Rodeo, Los Alamos Arts Council Craft Fair, and Friday night summer concert bring crowds to the area. Construction on Trinity Drive from Knecht to Timber Ridge will cause lane shifts and possible congestion, while...
Registration Open For 48th Annual Conference On Aging
The New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department has opened registration through August 31 for the 48th Annual New Mexico Conference on Aging, scheduled for September 23-24 at the Glorieta Conference Center in Santa Fe. This year's conference will explore "Caring Across Generations" with a...
RPLA Announces August 2026 Events
The Republican Party of Los Alamos will staff a table at the Rodeo Fair on August 8 where voters can meet 2026 Council candidates Jason Chappel and Eric Stromberg. The party has also scheduled a Central Committee meeting for 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 20 at Open Door Bible Church.
Stroll The Stable Sunday Aug. 9 On North Mesa
A community event called Stroll The Stable will take place Sunday, August 9 on North Mesa in Los Alamos.
McQuiston: When Rodents Move In … What They Do To Your Car & Home … And What’s Covered By Insurance
Pack rats and deer mice commonly take shelter in vehicles and homes in Los Alamos during winter months, causing damage to engines and insulation with their nesting activity and food storage. Understanding what rodent damage is covered by insurance can help homeowners protect their property and...
Santa Fe Symphony Announces 2026-2027 Season
The Santa Fe Symphony has announced its 2026-2027 season, with all performances held at the Lensic Performing Arts Center and tickets available at santafesymphony.org. The 43rd season opens on September 13, 2026 at 4 p.m. with a program featuring Beethoven's Fifth and other iconic works.
SBA Disaster Assistance Available For New Mexico Businesses And Private Nonprofits
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to eligible small businesses and nonprofits in Los Alamos County and 18 other New Mexico counties affected by drought starting March 31. Interested applicants should contact the SBA for details on eligibility and...
Heinrich Leads Letter Urging DOE To Withdraw Proposed Rule For Efficiency Standards Program
U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich, Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, led a letter urging the Department of Energy to abandon a proposed rule that would weaken its appliance efficiency standards program. The proposed change could increase utility bills for American...
Earn A Badge With New Mexico Historic Sites’ New Junior Ranger Program
New Mexico Historic Sites will launch a new Junior Ranger program on Thursday, August 27, 2026, allowing young visitors to explore state history and earn a wooden ranger badge. The program includes eight New Mexico Historic Sites, including locations at Fort Sumner, Fort Selden, Fort Stanton,...
Applications Open For Adventure Pitch Fest, New Mexico’s $15,000 Outdoor Business Competition
New Mexico outdoor entrepreneurs are invited to apply for Adventure Pitch Fest, a statewide competition featuring $15,000 in cash prizes that returns to Albuquerque Rail Yards on Friday, November 6. The event brings together outdoor businesses to pitch their ventures and compete for funding in...
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Los Alamos Reporter
Kylee’s Atomic Fades And Venusto Salon Are Hosting A Back-To-School Bash Saturday Afternoon
Kylee's Atomic Fades and Venusto Salon are hosting a Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 8 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 555 Oppenheimer Drive, Suite 102 in Los Alamos. The event features a prize wheel, snacks, a school-supply drive, raffle, styling stations, and a tinsel bar for families.
Multiple wildfires sparked by recent thunderstorms are being actively suppressed across northern New Mexico within the Cuba, Espanola, and Pecos Ranger Districts of the Santa Fe National Forest. The public is urged to avoid fire areas and keep drones away from firefighting operations for safety...
LTE: On Constitution Day, Veterans Must Live The Oath
A Los Alamos veteran is calling on fellow veterans to honor their oath to defend the Constitution through civic action as the nation marks the anniversary of the Constitution's signing on September 17, 1787.
Western Landowners Alliance Offers Free Aug. 27 Webinar In ‘Understanding EPLUS’
The Western Landowners Alliance is offering a free webinar on August 27 focused on understanding EPLUS for landowners interested in learning more about the program.
RPLA Announces August 2026 Events
The Republican Party of Los Alamos will have a table at the Rodeo Fair tomorrow, August 8, to introduce 2026 Council candidates Jason Chappel and Eric Stromberg to voters. The party will also hold a Central Committee meeting on Thursday, August 20 at Open Door Bible Church.
Yard Sales List: Aug. 7-9, 2026
A yard sale is scheduled for Saturday, August 8 from 7 a.m. to noon at 3405 Urban St. in Los Alamos, featuring household items, cookware, bedding, and books with early-bird shoppers welcome to bring breakfast burritos and coffee.
Obituary: Guadalupe (Lupe) O. Florez July 9, 1934 – July 29, 2026
Guadalupe (Lupe) O. Florez, 92, a former resident of Lake Arthur, New Mexico, passed away on July 29, 2026 in Midland, Texas, surrounded by family.
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