Los Alamos Fire Department Driver Engineer Daniel ‘Archie’ Archuleta, right, who is retiring after more than 20 years of service, receives his 20-year certificate of service. Photo Courtesy LAFD

LAFD NEWS

On Tuesday, the Los Alamos Fire Department proudly recognized Driver Engineer Daniel ‘Archie’ Archuleta,for more than 20 years of dedicated service to the Los Alamos Fire Department and the community he so faithfully served.

Throughout his career, Archie has been known not only for his exceptional skill behind the wheel and at the pump, but for the way he took care of his crew. Whether it was making sure the coffee was ready in the early hours or offering steady guidance on the fireground, he always put others first.

Archie’s passion for the fire service and commitment to the brotherhood were evident in everything he did—even on the toughest days. He brought energy, humor, and heart to every shift, leaving a lasting impact on those who had the privilege to work alongside him.

Thank you, Archie, for your years of service, leadership, and dedication. Your legacy at LAFD will not be forgotten.

Congratulations on your well-earned retirement—we wish you all the best in this next chapter!

LAFD Driver Engineer Daniel ‘Archie’ Archuleta finishes cooking the beef just three minutes before the deadline during the July 2019 Pretty Tough Cattlewomen’s disco beef cookoff at the Rio Arriba County Fair in Abiquiu. The ‘Third Alarm Team from LAFD Station 5 won the People’s Choice Award. This is one of the Reporter’s favorite photos of Archuleta. Photo by Maire O’Neill/losalamosreporter.com

Another favorite photo of LAFD Driver Engineer Daniel Archuleta is this one where he is one of a team of firefighters who assembled 24 bicycles for distribution to children for Christmas 2017 in Northern New Mexico. Courtesy photo

Editor’s note: Congratulations Danny and family on this momentous occasion.