Los Alamos Daily Digest Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Ty's Take
The news from the Lab keeps coming, as it always does. A $2.8 million settlement over religious and disability discrimination at Triad National Security lands hard in a place where a lot of us work directly or indirectly for that sprawling operation on the hill, and it's worth paying attention to how our largest employer handles its own people when things go wrong. Meanwhile, the county's asking for input on its future through a community survey, the DOE's holding another cleanup forum (environmental management is never finished business up here), and NVIDIA's latest CPU just pulled into town like it's heading to some physics problem that'll matter ten years from now. It's the rhythm of Los Alamos: world-class capability running right alongside the work of keeping a small mountain town running, from the Eco Station's load restrictions to the high school's 2026 homecoming. Pay attention to the survey if you've got time. These moments when the county actually stops and asks what people think don't come around often.
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DOE Environmental Management Cleanup Forum Set For Wednesday, Sept. 3
A public forum on environmental sampling and monitoring for Los Alamos National Laboratory's legacy cleanup mission is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3rd. Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos, LLC will present information followed by a question-and-answer session available both in person and...
PAC 8 has posted videos online of two recent Los Alamos community events: the 2026 Living Treasures Ceremony held at Fuller Lodge and the Los Alamos High School Homecoming Parade. The professionally produced recordings are available for public viewing on PAC 8's website.
Valles Caldera National Preserve Celebrates Volunteers
Valles Caldera National Preserve honored its volunteers at an Excellence in Volunteer Service awards ceremony during the park's Fall Fiesta on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Staff recognized how volunteers contribute to resource stewardship, visitor services, education, and trail maintenance at the...
Temporary Road Closures Near LANL Saturday Explained
Road closures near Los Alamos National Laboratory on Saturday morning occurred after a private vehicle bypassed a Vehicle Access Portal at the facility, according to LANL spokesman Stephen Horak. The temporary restrictions were put in place in response to the security incident.
Triad National Security, LLC, the Los Alamos-based laboratory management company, has agreed to pay $2.8 million to settle federal discrimination charges filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The settlement addresses claims of religious and disability discrimination related to the...
County: 2026 Community Survey Open To All
Los Alamos County is asking all households to participate in the 2026 National Community Survey, which runs from September 30 through October 18. Residents can complete the online survey through Polco's website, a national provider of data-driven community insights.
LANL: NVIDIA CPU Arrives At Los Alamos
Los Alamos National Laboratory has received its first NVIDIA Vera CPU systems and installed them in the facility's Darwin testbed for early evaluation. The new components are being tested in preparation for deployment in upcoming computing systems at the laboratory.
County: Temporary Restrictions On Large Loads At Eco Station
Los Alamos County Environmental Services has temporarily restricted large waste loads at the Eco Station due to muddy conditions at the landfill caused by recent heavy rainfall. The restriction is in place until conditions improve and heavy equipment can safely operate again.
When Leaving Doesn’t Mean The Abuse Ends: The Challenge Of Co-Parenting After Domestic Violence
Ending an abusive relationship does not always stop the abuse, particularly when parents must continue contact through custody arrangements and child exchanges. The Los Alamos Victim Advocate discusses how co-parenting after domestic violence presents unique challenges different from typical...
The Los Alamos Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division conducted Operation High Standards in June and July using underage confidential informants to test compliance with age verification laws. The operation identified illegal THC products being sold without proper age checks at liquor...
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