Los Alamos Daily Digest Thursday, October 01, 2026
Ty's Take
You'll notice there's no crisis in today's news, no water main breaks or council meetings gone sideways, just a quiet week where the town's doing what a town does when things are running level. The symphony's collaborating with dancers, the medical center picked up stroke certification, the hockey association's gearing up for next season, and folks are volunteering at the library like they do every year. This is the stuff that holds a place together on the plateau, the civic fabric that doesn't make you catch your breath but does make you want to stay. Up here, surrounded by burn scars and living in the shadow of the Lab, we know better than most that community isn't built in emergency response alone. It's built in concert halls and hockey rinks and library picnics, in the small decisions to show up and do the work that keeps the place human.
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Los Alamos Symphony Presents A Fall Concert Featuring Dance Collaboration With DALA
The Los Alamos Symphony Orchestra will present its Fall Concert on Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Duane Smith Auditorium at Los Alamos High School. The one-hour performance will showcase Elena Kats-Chernin's Dance of the Paper Umbrellas and other contrasting works in collaboration with dance.
Scenes From Sunday’s Dances Of India Production Of ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’
Dances Of India brought 'The Emperor's New Clothes' to life on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Duane Smith Auditorium in Los Alamos. The production was captured in photographs documenting scenes from the performance.
Friends Of Los Alamos County Libraries Honors Bookstore Volunteers And Board Members At Picnic
The Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries celebrated its volunteers and board members at a Sunday picnic held at Urban Park Pavilion. The gathering recognized the contributions of those who support the county's library bookstore.
State Police Silver Alert: Harry Lynn Has Been Located
State Police have located Harry Lynn, who was the subject of a Silver Alert issued on September 30, 2026. The missing person case has been resolved.
Los Alamos Hockey Association Registration And Evaluation For 2026-2027 Season Begins
The Los Alamos Hockey Association has opened registration for the 2026-2027 season for players born in 2013 and earlier, with player evaluations scheduled for this weekend. All registered players will receive placement on a team regardless of evaluation results.
Los Alamos County Customer Care Center To Hold Annual Customer Service Fair Oct. 7
The Los Alamos County Customer Care Center will host its annual customer service fair on Wednesday, October 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the county building lobby. The event celebrates National Customer Service Week and expresses appreciation to county customers.
Los Alamos Medical Center Awarded Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification
Los Alamos Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval and American Stroke Association certification as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital. The facility completed a rigorous onsite review to achieve the distinction.
Acting Gov. Morales Signs Executive Orders For Flood Response: Statewide Action Totals $3.75 Million
Acting Governor Howie Morales signed five executive orders declaring a state of emergency due to flooding across New Mexico and allocating up to $3.75 million for response and recovery efforts. The funding will support communities dealing with flood damage statewide.
The Los Alamos Historical Society Welcomes Gary Powers Jr. As Their October Lecture Speaker
The Los Alamos Historical Society will host Cold War historian Francis Gary Powers Jr. for a free lecture on Tuesday, October 13 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Pajarito Room of historic Fuller Lodge. Powers Jr. is an international speaker and author.
Chamber To Host Career Fair Thursday At Crossroads Bible Church
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce will hold a Career Fair on Thursday, October 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Crossroads Bible Church, 97 E. Rd in Los Alamos. Job seekers will have the opportunity to connect with top New Mexico employers.
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