🪿 ICYMI — Boomtown for March 2026
From a troubling lack of compliance with state law within the local school district to a spotlight on a local hockey team that is proving passion doesn’t fade with age, these are the stories you won’t want to miss.
In March, we also covered a tragic crash that claimed a pedestrian’s life, and we dove into what you need to know as fire season begins, including a behind-the-scenes look at the new LAFD aircraft emergency training facility.
Catch up on the stories that matter to you!
A look inside the new LAFD aircraft emergency training facility
The Los Alamos Fire Department conducted aircraft emergency training at its new facility at the Los Alamos Airport. The facility will allow LAFD firefighters to practice and maintain their Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting credentials, and Boomtown readers got an exclusive peek inside.
📰 See for yourself by clicking here.
Los Alamos resident dies after being struck by vehicle
A longtime Los Alamos resident and educator died March 20 after he was struck by a vehicle near Urban Park days earlier.
📰 Read our first story by clicking here.
📰 Read our follow-up coverage by clicking here.
Hometown hockey team represents Los Alamos at Senior Games
The hometown IciSkulls (pronounced icicles) represented Los Alamos at the 2026 New Mexico Senior Olympics in Santa Fe as interest in the sport keeps growing. Boomtown tagged along with the team as it attempted to bring gold home, and now you can come along for the ride too!
📰 Read the full story by clicking here.
Are you ready for fire season? Boomtown is here to help.
From tips on how to protect your home from wildfires to understanding the “Ready, Set, Go!” framework, Boomtown has compiled a handy reference to help you through this year’s fire season.
📰 Read our guide by clicking here.
When it comes to making period products accessible, LAPS is not following the law
Period products are not merely a convenience to students. Not having access can cause students to miss classes, and can even cause significant health problems. New Mexico law mandates that these products must be available to students at no charge to students inside school restrooms, however, a review of facilities at Los Alamos High School by Boomtown’s Hannah Waldschmidt, a student journalist at LAHS, showed that the district is not following the law.
📰 Read our full story by clicking here.
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