Boomtown Los Alamos

09/12/2026

Los Alamos pedestrians: the county is finally giving us some backup. New curb extensions are already in place in White Rock, and flashing beacons are coming to a notoriously tricky crossing on Diamond Drive.

County implements improvements centered on pedestrian safety.

09/10/2026

Bears, cattle, and more oh my!

Bears, cattle, and more.

09/05/2026

It’s a bigger job than you might think: Los Alamos’s traffic electricians maintain more than 1,600 streetlights, 12 signalized intersections, 24 solar school flashers, 11 rapid flashing beacons, and four speed feedback signs. So what happens when the County can’t keep enough specialized traffic electricians on staff? Learn more below:

Los Alamos works through streetlight repairs and upgrades

09/01/2026

ICYMI August edition: last month, we followed issues from housing for survivors of violence to the criminal justice system, license plate readers, school networks, and hungry bears.
If you missed any of these stories, now’s a good time to catch up.

This month, we followed issues from housing for survivors of violence to the criminal justice system, license plate readers, school networks, and hungry bears.

08/31/2026

Los Alamos Police Department discusses use of license plate cameras and why it isn’t using the controversial Flock system.

Los Alamos Police Department discusses use of license plate cameras and why it isn’t using the controversial Flock system.

08/26/2026

What you can do if a bear is eating from your bird feeders! PEEC is teaming up with on a few BEAR-y special educational videos. We hope you enjoy!

08/23/2026

Los Alamos Public Schools’ network has been described as “completely unstable” following an outside assessment that found outdated equipment and significant infrastructure problems. Now, the district is preparing to spend up to $475,000 to fix it; here’s what went wrong and what happens next.

LAPS finally addresses longstanding computer networking issues

08/21/2026

Two recent sexual assault cases resulted in defendants avoiding prison as part of plea agreements, but what factors determine whether someone is offered a plea deal?

Two recent r**e cases resulted in defendants avoiding prison as part of plea agreements, but what factors determine whether someone is offered a plea deal?

08/15/2026

What happens when leaving isn’t as simple as walking out the door?
Los Alamos has no dedicated emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence. Temporary help exists, but longer-term housing can mean leaving the community; and finding affordable housing is already difficult.

In this incredible article; Maya Price reports on the gaps in housing support, the barriers survivors face, and what a local shelter could change for victims.

The current state of domestic violence housing resources for our community, and where a local shelter might fit in.

08/02/2026

ICYMI July edition: Bears, snakes, and court cases? Oh my! Last month kept us really busy as these are just some of the things we reported on. If you missed any of July's biggest stories, we've got you covered right here:

Bear break-ins, gas leaks, road construction, and significant court rulings — here's everything you need to know from the biggest stories in Los Alamos this month.