🪿 ICYMI — Boomtown stories from June 2026
Big changes, big questions, and the people shaping Los Alamos
This month, once again, we’ve covered the stories that matter most to Los Alamos: From a driver facing traffic charges in the fatal crosswalk-crash that claimed the life of Dr. Brian Easton, to the sudden closure of labor and delivery services at Los Alamos Medical Center. We also went behind the scenes with an artist and community members who created a beautiful new mosaic, shared the story of the people who helped build Pride into something many say has made the community “an easier way to live,” and we introduced our talented interns who’ve joined the Boomteam.
If you missed any of it, now’s the perfect time to catch up.
LAMC ending labor and delivery services
Los Alamos Medical Center’s labor and delivery services ceased on June 27. Our reporter Jennifer Armstrong dug in and found out what LAMC's closure means for our community. This is a developing story and we will provide updates as we learn more.
📰 Read the full story here.
Community helps build mosaic designed by Austin-based artist
Boomtown’s Maya Price sat down with artist J. Muzacz to chat about the new mosaic he designed for Los Alamos and the ethos of community care at its core.
📰 Learn more by clicking here.
Driver charged in crash that killed Easton
The Los Alamos Police Department filed traffic charges against the driver who struck and killed 68-year-old Brian Easton as he crossed a street as a pedestrian.
📰 Read the full story by clicking here.
‘An easier way to live’: the people behind Los Alamos Pride
“What does Pride mean to you?” Our amazing interns posed that question at this year’s Los Alamos Pride and got answers that were thoughtful, funny, heartfelt, and deeply personal.
Alongside this feature on the people who helped create Los Alamos Pride, we’ve shared some of the voices that make the event matter year after year.
Watch the Facebook Reel and read the story to learn how a festival that once had an uncertain future became a tradition for many in our community.
📰 Read the story by clicking here.
📱Watch the Facebook Reel by clicking here.
Meet Boomtown’s new interns
This summer, Boomtown is continuing its tradition of hiring and training the next generation of young journalists. Meet Maya Price and Eliana Padilla.
📰 Read more about them by clicking here.
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