The McCauley Springs Fire, reported on June 24, has closed NM4 near Valles Caldera National Preserve. Please check NPS and USFS websites before visiting to confirm if they are open.
Due to ongoing dry conditions and prevailing high winds, Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova of the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has elevated fire restrictions to Stage 2 within the boundaries of Los Alamos County to safeguard public health and safety, as well as protect lands, structures, natural and historical artifacts.
Published on March 30, 2026
Manhattan Project National Historical Park will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Wednesday, April 8, with a community event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Fuller Lodge’s Pajarito Room in Los Alamos.
The event starts with a program that reflect on the park’s first decade of preserving and sharing the complex history of the Manhattan Project in Los Alamos and its lasting impact on the world. Following the program conclusion at 6:15 p.m., the event will offer visitors and locals an opportunity to connect with park staff and partners, learn more about the park’s mission, and commemorate a decade of preservation, education, and public engagement.
Established in 2015, Manhattan Project National Historical Park preserves historically significant sites in Los Alamos, New Mexico; Hanford, Washington; and Oak Ridge, Tennessee. In Los Alamos, the park interprets the history of the scientific and military efforts that led to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II, while also exploring the broader scientific, cultural, and ethical legacy of that work.
Community members, visitors, and partners are encouraged to attend, celebrate with cake, and help mark this milestone anniversary.