Los Alamos Daily Digest Monday, October 12, 2026
Ty's Take
Takes a certain kind of town to fill a newspaper with Rotary awards, transit schedules, nature center programs, and candidate forums, then call it a week. Nothing wrong with that. These are the bones of how a place actually works, the small civic machinery that keeps things running while the Lab does its world-changing work up on the hill. Esther Gellis and Suchir Jha got recognized for service, the League of Woman Voters made sure people could see their candidates on video, and someone named Maggie Meier is out here advocating for the homeless in a county where housing pressure is a real problem. The elementary mile starts at 4:10 instead of whatever time it used to be. Atomic City Transit had to cut back Route 5. You read the details and you start seeing where the squeeze is, where the growth is pushing, what matters to people trying to hold this place together.
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Posts From The Road: Traveling Highway 139 In Eastern New Mexico
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Legislative Education Study Committee Meets In Rio Rancho Oct. 14 – 16
The Legislative Education Study Committee will hold its October meeting in Rio Rancho from October 14 to 16, 2026, at the Rio Rancho Public Schools Administration Building. The three-day session will include community presentations and educational hearings.
PEEC‐A‐BOO Returns To Los Alamos Nature Center Friday, Oct. 30
Families are invited to PEEC-A-BOO, a free sensory-friendly Halloween event at the Los Alamos Nature Center on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 4 to 6 PM. The event is part of the Trick-or-Treat on Main Street festivities hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center.
Rotary Honors Distinguished Los Alamos High School Student Esther Gellis
The Rotary Club of Los Alamos presented its Distinguished Student of Service award to Los Alamos High School student Esther Gellis on October 6 at the United Church of Los Alamos. The honor recognizes her commitment to community service.
Los Alamos High School Student Suchir Jha Receives A Rotary Distinguished Student Of Service Award
Los Alamos High School student Suchir Jha received the Rotary Club of Los Alamos Distinguished Student of Service award on October 6 at the United Church of Los Alamos. The recognition celebrates his dedication to service in the community.
Free Palestine Film Series To Host ‘Seeds For Liberation’ Tuesday, Oct. 13 At SALA
The Free Palestine Film Series will screen 'Seeds For Liberation' on Tuesday, October 13 at SALA in Los Alamos. The film connects various social justice movements, from civil rights to struggles for liberation across the globe.
League Of Woman Voters Posts Video Of Oct. 1, 2026 Candidate Forum At UNM-LA
The League of Woman Voters has posted a video of the October 1 candidate forum held at UNM-LA for those who could not attend in person. The LWV Voter Guide is also available online for community members.
County: Atomic City Transit Reduces Route 5 Service
Atomic City Transit will reduce fixed-route service hours on Route 5 beginning Tuesday, October 13, 2026, due to staff shortages. On-demand service through ACT MyRide will be available during hours when fixed-route service is unavailable.
County Council Candidate Jason Chappel To Host Free Community Movie Night Oct. 22 At SALA
County Council Candidate Jason Chappel is hosting a free community movie night on October 22 at SALA in Los Alamos.
LAPS Elementary Mile To Start At 4:10 P.M. On Friday, Oct. 23
The LAPS Elementary Mile will begin at 4:10 PM on Friday, October 23 in Los Alamos.
LWV Lunch With A Leader Speaker Oct. 15 Is Local Advocate For Homeless Maggie Meier
Local homeless advocate Maggie Meier will be the guest speaker at the League of Woman Voters Lunch with a Leader on Thursday, October 15 from 11:45 AM to 1 PM at the Unitarian Fellowship Hall on N. Sage Loop. Community members and friends are welcome to attend and purchase lunch.
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