This Week(end) in Los Alamos County: October 8
What's happening in Los Alamos over the next seven days (and beyond), as curated by the Boomteam.
Ongoing Events & Special Notices
Medical Alert Program
If you or a loved one rely on electrically powered, life-sustaining medical equipment, register here for the Department of Public Utilities Medical Alert Program to receive special notification when planned power outages will occur.
Newcomer Adventure: Welcome to Los Alamos
Visit various locations throughout the community, collect tokens, and then redeem them at either library branch for a free Los Alamos-themed book. Instructions can be found on the Newcomer Adventure flyer.
Where and When to Vote
Visit the county’s election page for details, and read the League of Women Voters Fall Voter Guide for more.
Salute to Service
Mesa Public Library and White Rock Branch Library
In preparation for National Veterans and Military Families Month, the Los Alamos Public Library invites community members who have served in the armed forces to share memories and images for inclusion in a display and slideshow during November. The deadline for submissions is October 24. More details are available on the library’s website, by emailing libweb@losalamosnm.gov, or by calling either branch — Los Alamos 505-662-8250, White Rock 505-662-8265.
ACT MyRide Pilot Program Survey
Officials with Atomic City Transit would like the public’s opinions on its Saturday service pilot program through this brief survey. Even if you haven’t used the ACT Saturday service, officials would still like to hear from you. The survey is open until October 25. If you’d prefer a paper version, pick one up at the Municipal Building, Mesa Library, or White Rock Library, or request that one be mailed to you by emailing AtomicCityTranist@lacnm.us.
Thursday, October 9
County DWI Planning Council Meeting
8:30 am to 10 am
Municipal Court, hearing room
2500 Trinity Drive, Suite C
Parks and Recreation Board Meeting
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Municipal Building, Council Chambers, and on Zoom
Saturday, October 11
ACT MyRide Pilot Program
9 am to 5:30 pm
On-demand bus service around Los Alamos and White Rock
Reserve rides through the ACT MyRide app or by calling 505-661-RIDE.
This service will be offered every Saturday until October 25.
White Rock Family Films: Snow White (2025)
2:30 pm (movie-themed craft starts at 2 pm)
White Rock Branch Library
Snacks and drinks provided.
Los Alamos Coop Market Harvest Festival
11 am to 2 pm
95 Entrada Drive, Los Alamos
National Federation of the Blind Fundraiser
Noon to 4 pm
Los Alamos Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op
This fundraiser benefits the at-large chapter of the National Federation of the Blind New Mexico.
Free Teen Movie Night - Five Nights at Freddy’s
8:30 pm to 11 pm (lobby opens at 7:30 pm)
SALA Event Center
Tuesday, October 14
Fall Clothing and Small Item Swap
9 am to 1 pm — Drop off
5:30 pm to 7 pm — Shopping
Los Alamos Family Strengths Network, 3540 Orange Street, Los Alamos
Drop off donations October 14 and 15 only; shopping October 14 through 18.
Los Alamos Public Schools School Board Meeting
5:30 pm
LAPS Board Room, 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite V and on Zoom
🗓️ Coming Up
Coro de Cámara
Connections: Sharing our Mental Health Stories
Thursday, October 16, 7 pm
Duane Smith Auditorium
Features pop, Broadway, and choral hits, a collaboration with area youth choirs, and a Q & A with mental health professionals. Free and open to the public.
Sharing Our Mental Health Stories
Saturday, October 18, 4 pm
Unitarian Church of Los Alamos
Connect with Coro and guests through inspiring music, real-life stories, and resources that foster mental well-being. $25-$30 for 18 and older; $20-$25 for students 18 and older; $20-$25 for 65 and older; free for children 18 and younger.
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Note: None of the events listed above are paid placements and are included here as an informational resource for community. These events are not sponsored or endorsed by Boomtown.