Los Alamos Daily Digest Saturday, August 22, 2026
Ty's Take
The Frijoles Fire sat at better than a third contained by Friday evening, nearly a thousand personnel working the Jemez ridges in what amounts to a familiar nightmare for anyone who lived through Cerro Grande or Las Conchas. Those fires rewired how this town thinks about August, how families pack go-bags and keep one eye on the weather service, and the fact that 15,000 acres burning a few ridges over doesn't mean you pack it in and hope. Meanwhile down on the hill, the schools are recognizing their people, the Foggy Memory Boys are playing summer concerts, and someone named Borek is winning a pace race, which is how small towns function when the real danger is somewhere else but close enough to smell. It's the strange arithmetic of Los Alamos in fire season: life happening in regular measure while the plateau holds its breath.
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Los Alamos Daily Post
Los Alamos Public Schools recognized student interns, seasonal employees, and custodial staff for their contributions to preparing school facilities for the new year. The custodial team worked through summer months to ensure clean classrooms and well-maintained floors were ready when staff and...
Kiwanis: Jim Cooley Discusses Venture Crew Program
Jim Cooley, advisor for Los Alamos Venture Crew 20, presented to the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos on August 10 about the co-ed Scouting America high-adventure program. The organization serves youth ages 13 to 21 with youth-led activities based in Los Alamos.
Foggy Memory Boys To Headline Summer Concert Tonight
The Foggy Memory Boys will perform tonight at Ashley Pond Park as part of a Los Alamos County summer concert series. Entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m., with the string band taking the stage at 7:30 p.m.
Utilities Board To Hold Special Work Session Aug. 26
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold a special work session on Wednesday, August 26 at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room 110 at the Municipal Building located at 1000 Central Ave. The public may attend in person, view online, or participate via Zoom.
Frijoles Fire: 15,186 Acres, 973 Personnel, 38% Contained
The Frijoles Fire has burned 15,186 acres with 973 personnel working to contain it as of August 20, achieving 38 percent containment. Rainfall and elevated humidity levels on Thursday helped moderate fire activity and allowed firefighters to increase direct extinguishment efforts on portions of the...
Guns VS Hoses Softball Game Rescheduled To Aug. 28
The Guns VS Hoses softball game has been rescheduled to August 28.
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County will host a Legacy Dinner called "Good Trouble" on Saturday, September 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Beef & Leaf Café located at 3801 Arkansas Ave. The event honors the legacy of the late Congressman and Civil Rights leader John Lewis.
Canceled: County P&Z Meeting Scheduled For Aug. 26
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 26 has been canceled due to insufficient applications for review.
Borek Is Top Predictor In Tuesday’s Weekly Pace Race
Tony Borek won the Atomic City Road Runners weekly pace race held Tuesday on the trail behind the Aquatic Center, finishing just 3 seconds off his predicted time. Other runners also achieved accurate predictions during the competitive event.
Obituary: Larry Norris Feb. 22, 1948 – Aug. 10, 2026
Larry Norris, a longtime Los Alamos firefighter and military veteran, passed away on August 10 at age 78. He served 24 years as a firefighter in Los Alamos and was known for his deep faith, devotion to family, and service to his community.
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Los Alamos Reporter
The Frijoles Fire had grown to 15,208 acres as of Friday, August 21, with 976 personnel assigned and 28 percent containment achieved. The evacuation status on Camino de Cañon in Cundiyo was downgraded from "Go" to "Set" due to increased containment progress along the western perimeter.
Questions About Safety Of Building Leave Future Of Muy Salsas Restaurant Unknown
The future of Muy Salsas LA Restaurant at 1315 Trinity Drive remains uncertain following questions about building safety after the property transferred to St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Church in January. The new ownership has left the restaurant's operations undecided pending resolution of safety...
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a reward of up to 10,000 dollars for information about suspected destructive devices placed or used in the Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico. The ATF is seeking public assistance in identifying those responsible for the...
SFNF: Frijoles Fire Evening Update for Aug. 20 – 15,186 Acres, 38% Contained
The Frijoles Fire had charred 15,186 acres with 973 personnel working the fire as of August 20, with 38 percent containment achieved. Thunderstorm outflow winds on the morning of August 20 moved smoke through surrounding communities, creating moderate air quality conditions.
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