Los Alamos Daily Digest Monday, September 14, 2026
Ty's Take
Fire talk at the Kiwanis Club this week hit different when Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg took the podium, because around here fire isn't abstract. We remember 2000 and 2011 like they happened yesterday, and every September when the monsoons dry out and the winds pick up, you can feel the whole plateau holding its breath. The chief's words matter because this community learned the hard way that preparation and communication aren't civic niceties, they're how you keep your neighbors alive. Meanwhile, down in Rio Arriba County, a jury is hearing opening arguments in a trial that started with an ex-girlfriend's house burning, which is a different kind of fire entirely, the kind that comes from rage. Both stories remind you that fire on this mesa takes many forms, and only some of them come from lightning.
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Los Alamos Daily Post
September Hawk Hangout Features Field Day Activities At LAMS Thursday
Los Alamos Middle School will host its September Hawk Hangout on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 3:30-5:30 p.m., featuring Field Day Activities for area teens. The free monthly event runs throughout the school year and includes upcoming activities like silent disco, science programs, ice skating, and laser...
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Los Alamos Reporter
Kiwanis Welcomes Guest Speaker Los Alamos Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg
Los Alamos Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg spoke to the Kiwanis Club on September 1 about fire issues facing the community and regional concerns. The Los Alamos Fire Department operates five fire stations, a training facility, and administrative offices while coordinating with Forest Service policies...
Rotary Honors Distinguished Los Alamos High School Student Madeline Morris
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos presented a Distinguished Student of Service award to Los Alamos High School student Madeline Morris on September 8 at the United Church of Los Alamos. Morris received the honor in recognition of her service to the community.
LANL: LAMP Receives Milestone Approval, Paving Way For LANSCE Modernization
The LANSCE accelerator facility at LANL has achieved CD-1 approval, a major milestone for its modernization project. The upgrade will replace aging 50-year-old systems while preserving the facility's specialized capabilities for national security research.
A Rio Arriba County jury heard opening arguments in Tierra Amarilla for the trial of Leonel Andrade Garcia, who faces multiple charges including first-degree murder and arson. The case involves allegations related to the death of Garcia's ex-girlfriend and a fire at her home in 2024.
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