Los Alamos Daily Digest Saturday, September 12, 2026
Ty's Take
Every September, this town gets a particular kind of nervous. The Frijoles Fire smoke rolling across the plateau right now isn't the worst we've seen, but it's enough to tighten the jaw of anybody who was here for Cerro Grande or Las Conchas. Meanwhile, there's a real estate push pressing hard against these hills, the county's trying to update its comprehensive plan, and the Lab keeps growing like there's no limit to what this plateau can hold. Saturday's got the golf course re-opening and a half-dozen community events, which is fine, normal even, but it feels like we're doing summer activities while watching for smoke. That's the rhythm now around here: live it up on the good days, keep one eye on the ridgeline, and hope the monsoon comes heavy.
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Scenes Of Frijoles Fire From Overlook Park
The Frijoles Fire has grown to 15,546 acres with 79% containment as hotter, drier weather drives increased activity along the eastern edge near Sierra Mosca in the Pecos Wilderness. Communities including Espanola, Santa Cruz, Chimayo, Cordova, Nambe, Pojoaque, Tesuque, Los Alamos, and Santa Fe may...
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Los Alamos Reporter
Secret City Cornhole will host a fundraiser tournament at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 at the Los Alamos Golf Course Community Room. The event features four rounds of round robin play followed by a blind draw double-elimination tournament with ACL Comp boards.
Artisans And Crafters Show Set For Saturday, Sept. 12 From 9 a.m. To 4 p.m. At Fuller Lodge
A family-friendly Artisans and Crafters Show will take place Saturday, September 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos. The event, hosted by Ana's Sweets and The Enchanted Jammery, features handpicked local artisans offering one-of-a-kind crafted goods and gifts.
County: Public Comment For Draft Comprehensive Plan Update Extended to Sept. 18, 2026
Los Alamos County has extended the public comment deadline for its draft Comprehensive Plan Update to September 18, 2026. Residents can review the plan and submit feedback online at planlosalamos.org.
Los Alamos Airport Open House & Home-Based Business Expo Is Saturday Morning
The Los Alamos Airport Open House and Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Home-Based Business Expo will be held Saturday morning, offering the public a chance to explore aviation and discover products from local small businesses. The schedule may change due to inclement weather.
Los Alamos High School NJROTC Extreme 5K And Fun Run Is Saturday, Sept. 12 At Sullivan Field
Los Alamos High School NJROTC will hold an Extreme 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, September 12 at Sullivan Field.
SFNF: Smoke Will Continue To Be Visible From The Frijoles Fire
The Frijoles Fire continues to advance toward Sierra Mosca in the Pecos Wilderness as hotter, drier conditions fuel increased activity on the eastern edge. Smoke from the fire will remain visible to residents across the region as firefighting operations continue.
Communities for Clean Water has written to New Mexico's Congressional Delegation requesting the immediate release of two overdue Department of Energy reports concerning plutonium safety at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The coalition works to protect community waters impacted by the laboratory.
PEEC: Join Us Sept. 21 For Insect Exploration Walk
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center will host an Insect Exploration Walk on Monday, September 21 at 5 p.m. led by ecologist Bridget Bloodwood. The program is free for PEEC members and costs $5 for non-members, with registration available at peecnature.org/events.
El Rito Arts Festival Is Sept. 12-13, 2026
The El Rito Arts Festival will take place September 12-13, 2026.
Lost Almost Triathlon Is Sunday, Sept. 13 2026: Supporting Future Of East Park Pool
Registration remains open for the Lost Almost Triathlon on Sunday, September 13, a beginner-friendly event that supports the future of East Park Pool. Participants can register to compete, volunteer, sponsor, or donate at eastparkpool.org/triathlon.
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