Los Alamos Daily Digest Saturday, September 19, 2026
Ty's Take
September's hitting the ground running up here, and there's something worth noticing in the mix of what's happening on the hill. We've got ScienceFest kicking off, the literary festival coming in October, PEEC getting kids back out into the mountains, and the usual sweep of community events that keep a town like this humming between fire seasons and lab shifts. But there's also that letter about the comprehensive plan, the one flagging a disconnect between what people actually want and what's getting written down in the official documents. That tension matters. In a place where the Lab employs half the county and shapes everything from housing pressure to traffic patterns, the folks who live here deserve to know their voice is making it into the long-term decisions about their own community. A town full of people trained to ask hard questions deserves planning that actually listens.
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Los Alamos Daily Post
The PEEC Nature Youth Group is hosting a kick-off meeting on Wednesday, September 23 for both returning and new members to launch the 2026-27 season.
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Los Alamos Reporter
Los Alamos Arts Council Presents 2nd Annual Pajarito Literary Festival Oct. 3 And 4
The Los Alamos Arts Council, along with Century Bank Los Alamos and Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse, will present the 2nd Annual Pajarito Literary Festival on October 3 and 4, featuring over 25 authors from across the nation.
County: Olympic Pool Opening Delayed Due To Manufacturing Of Custom Pumps And Filters
Los Alamos County announced that the Olympic-sized pool reopening has been delayed to January 2027 due to manufacturing delays for custom pumps and filtration equipment, despite the resurfacing project remaining on schedule.
Reminder: Saturday Is Clean Up Los Alamos Day
Community members are reminded that Clean Up Los Alamos Day is taking place on Saturday, September 21.
Los Alamos ScienceFest Returns September 18–26 with ‘It’s All Elemental!’
Los Alamos ScienceFest returns for its 19th year September 18 through 26 with the theme "It's All Elemental," offering a week of science activities, creativity, and hands-on discovery opportunities for all ages.
Teen Center And SALA To Host Homecoming Midnight Movies On Saturday, Sept. 19
The Los Alamos Teen Center and SALA Event Center will host Midnight Movies on Saturday, September 19 following the LAHS Homecoming Dance, with doors opening at 10 p.m. and films beginning at 11 p.m., featuring free popcorn and drinks for high school students.
County: Public Invited To Participate In Comprehensive Plan Update Discussions
Los Alamos County is inviting residents to participate in two Planning and Zoning Commission meetings on September 23 and another date to discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update and provide public comment on proposed revisions.
A Rio Arriba County jury has convicted Leonel Andrade Garcia of first-degree murder, kidnapping, arson, aggravated burglary, aggravated stalking, and aggravated battery in connection with the August 26, 2024 death of his ex-girlfriend.
A Los Alamos resident has written a letter to the editor expressing concern that the Draft 2026 Comprehensive Plan does not reflect the community's actual priorities and inputs.
Dec. 1 Is Los Alamos GIVES: Registration For Nonprofits Now Open
The Los Alamos Community Foundation's "Los Alamos Gives" fundraising event opens December 1, 2026, and nonprofit organizations can register for participation from September 16 through October 1.
LTE: Thank You, Mr. Izraelevitz, For Your Candor
A Los Alamos resident has submitted a letter to the editor responding critically to another writer's previous comments on surveillance policy matters.
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