NNMC NEWS RELEASE Every summer, along acequias older than the state of New Mexico itself, neighbors gather to share water by consensus in one of the oldest continuously practiced forms of democracy in the Americas. On Friday, October 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. the Ben Lujan Library

NMDOT NEWS RELEASE The New Mexico Department of Transportation is urging motorists to use extreme caution as widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are expected across northern New Mexico Tuesday through Thursday. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from noon Tuesday, Sept. 22, through 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.

With deep sorrow, we announce the unexpected passing of Andy and Diane Bustos on September 16, 2026. Andy was born on December 3, 1947, to Andres “Tito” and Lourdes Bustos, Diane was born on May 17,1952 to Joe and Andreita Romero. Their journey began as teenage sweethearts, evolving into a

BY JAN MACEK And snakes are on the move finding their brumation den. These two gopher snakes were found in my neighborhood and were released about 1/8 to 1/4 of a mile away, the recommended range, but still in the neighborhood and in a more secure, safer area for them.

LAYSL NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos Youth Soccer League (LAYSL) is inviting local families and community members to join them for a special LAYSL Night at the New Mexico United game this Saturday, Sept. 26. The event is open to everyone, whether or not they currently have a child playing in

Carlos Valdez, 65, of Española, New Mexico, passed away on September 15, 2026. He was born on June 9, 1961. Carlos dedicated 26 years to education, serving as a professor at New Mexico State University from 1996 until his retirement in 2022. He touched the lives of many students and

LAPS NEWS RELEASE Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is celebrating a standout year after Spring 2026 state assessment results showed math, reading, and science proficiency each reaching a four-year district high, with all seven LAPS schools earning the New Mexico Public Education Department’s (NMPED) top “Spotlight” designation. Los Alamos High

Plant diversity. Courtesy photo BY OWEN HABLUTZELFor Chama Peak Land Alliance’s Backyard Biodiversity series Plant diversity has a very long, widespread history of human use as a strategy for improving agricultural and land management outcomes. Here in New Mexico (and across Meso-America) the “3-sisters” tradition—growing corn, beans and squash together

Graham Casleton earning the top tier of the podium joined by teammate Maxim Zadina in 4th place in the boys’ 6th grade race on Sunday. Courtesy photo. Owen Tucker tackling the chunky descent. Courtesy photo BY PAULA KNEPPERLos Alamos NICA Coach Fourteen athletes from the Los Alamos High School and

Los Luceros Historic Site in Alcalde hosted its largest event of the year Sunday when visitors were invited to enjoy arts and craft vendors, community organizations, food trucks, and family-friendly activities as well as a ribbon cutting ceremony for the reopening of the historic Hacienda and Almacén. Courtesy photo Vendors

COUNTY NEWS RELEASE A second and final public hearing for water rate adjustments will be held on Tuesday, September 29, at 6 p.m. both online and in person at the Los Alamos County Council meeting in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. Anyone wishing

Construction Is Continuing – Update for September 21-25, 2026 Haase Contracting Company is working on eastbound Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer Drive Knecht Street and on westbound Trinity Drive from 20th Street to Oppenheimer Drive. Regular construction hours are Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Construction operations Crews have extended the work zone

Javier Chacon and Ian Sandborgh pulling weeds. Courtesy photo Brandon Treat painting while Troop 122 volunteers look on. Courtesy photo Javier Chacon painting lines with Alex Sandborgh. Courtesy photo TROOP 122 NEWS RELEASE Javier Chacon, a member of Los Alamos Scout Troop 122 recently finished his Eagle Project. His Eagle

SANTA FE COUNTY NEWS RELEASE Santa Fe County is providing sandbags and sand to help residents prepare for the possibility of localized flooding on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. A flood watch is currently in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. Santa Fe County residents can fill sandbags at

Richard Skotnicki, 77, of Los Alamos, New Mexico, passed away on September 4, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico, following a short procedure. He left this world surrounded by love, with his wife, Pamela, by his side, holding his hand and speaking to him in his

SALA NEWS RELEASE SALA Los Alamos Event Center invites the community to enjoy a full lineup of films, performances, and community events from Thursday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 27. The weekend features a science-focused documentary screening, a filmmaker Q&A, family karaoke, National Theatre Live, new releases, Studio Ghibli Fest,

Firefighters work on suppression repair. Courtesy photo SFNF NEWS RELEASE The Frijoles Fire is currently 15,956 acres and 78% contained, with 47 personnel assigned. When weather conditions allow, an infrared (IR) flight will help crews find areas of remaining heat and update acreage and containment information. Firefighters made progress on

Ed Henderson died August 25, 2026, in his home in Española, New Mexico, from brain injuries sustained in a fall. Ed was born August 4, 1944, in Albion, Michigan, to Ruth Evelyn Penzotti and Edward Stanley Henderson. He moved to New Mexico in 1991 to work as a registered professional

With grateful hearts and so much love, we are excited to announce the marriage of Ashley Land and Tyler Carter, who became husband and wife on September 10, 2026. After more than 10 years of love, laughter, adventures, and growing together, we were blessed to finally say, “I do.” Surrounded

Candidates for Los Alamos County Council at Thursday’s forum hosted by Councilor David Reagor at SALA, are from left, Republicans Eric Stromberg and Jason Chapell, and Libertarian Chris Luchini. Mixed messages from Republican Party of Los Alamos Chair Lisa Shin and Councilor Reagor, meant that the event was posted differently

STEP UP GALLERY NEWS RELEASE C Pirloul-Broshi is the architect and catalyst for the upcoming show in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. As a poet and visual artist Pirloul-Broshi is ideally positioned to bring together the elements in the exhibit: “WordArtWord: Starfabric Domes Spindle” opens Sept. 24, with

Half Marathon participants at the start of the 2025 race. Photo Courtesy SF International Half Marathon SANTA FE INTERNATIONAL HALF MARATHON NEWS RELEASE Race organizers announced today that Sunday’s 5th Annual Capitol Ford Santa Fe International Half Marathon has reached maximum capacity and is completely sold out. With more than

BY CARL WINTERWhite Rock Dear LAPS and NMPED School Nutrition Teams, I am writing to express my concern and utter disappointment regarding the breakfast menu served to students at Piñon Elementary, specifically the inclusion of highly processed, sugary cereals such as Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Froot Loops. It is alarming

Pajarito Mountain is hoping for increased snowmaking capacity this coming season wiht 2,700 percent more water available. Courtesy photo PAJARITO NEWS RELEASE Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is heading into the 2026-27 winter season on the back of the biggest infrastructure updates in the resort’s 70-year history. The multimillion-dollar program, Project

Virginia Manner, Dru Renner, Dan Hooks and Earl Lawrence. Photo Courtesy LANL LANL NEWS RELEASE Four Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers have been awarded Laboratory Fellows’ Prizes: Virginia Manner and Dru Renner received the Fellows’ Prize for Research while Dan Hooks and Earl Lawrence received the Fellows’ Prize for Leadership.

BY STEPHANIE NAKHLEHLos Alamos I serve on the Plan Los Alamos steering committee, though I write here only for myself. Kevin Holsapple’s letter about the draft comprehensive plan raises concerns I share. It also rests its central argument on numbers I don’t think hold up—and on a belief about growth

BY CHRIS LUCHINICandidate for Los Alamos County Council https://losalamosreporter.com/2026/09/18/lte-endorsing-use-of-alprs-to-make-our-community-safer/ https://losalamosreporter.com/2026/09/18/lte-thank-you-mr-izraelevitz-for-your-candor/ After reading Mr Izraelevitz’s letter praising Automated License Plate Readers and the surveillance state they empower, and Mr Rickman’s trenchant response, I decided to sleep on my letter before submitting it. I find that I can’t match Mr Rickman’s clarity