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County Library Meeting Rooms Reopen Tuesday July 6

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Library System has announced that meeting rooms will open for reservations beginning Tuesday, July 6.

Meeting rooms may be scheduled up to six months in advance on a first-come, first-serve basis. The individual reserving the use of a library meeting room must have a library card and be over 18 years old.

Due to the high demand for meeting rooms, individuals will be limited to 4, two-hour reservations per month:

  • Meeting rooms are for the use of groups of 2 or more people;
  • Library meeting rooms are limited public forums. Time, place, and manner restrictions may
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Attorney General Hector Balderas Wishes New Mexicans A Happy And Safe Fourth Of July, Issues Safety Advisory

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Attorney General Hector Balderas

AG News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Attorney General Hector Balderas wishes all New Mexicans a happy and safe Fourth of July.

He also advises everyone to follow fire and fireworks restrictions, and expressly warns against the discharge of any firearms during celebrations.

“I wish all New Mexicans a very happy and safe Fourth of July, as we celebrate this Independence Day with family and friends,” Balderas said. “Please remember to put your safety and the safety of others first, obey all fire and fireworks restrictions, and do not under any circumstance discharge a firearm Read More

Los Alamos Youth Activity Center Closed For 4th Of July

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Courtesy/Los Alamos Family Council

LAFC News:

Los Alamos Family Council (LAFC) announces that in observance of Independence Day, the Counseling Center and Youth Activity Center will be closed Monday, July 5.

The Counseling Center will reopen at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 6. The Los Alamos Youth Activity Center will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, July 6.

Have a wonderful 245th Independence Day! Read More

New Mexico State Police Activate Sobriety Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across State In July

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NMSP News:

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints; saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during the month of July 2021.

NMSP is bringing awareness to these events in an effort to reduce alcohol related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving. 

Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right decision not to drink and Read More

Seeking Participants For PEEC Electric Vehicle Show

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Electric vehicle owners are invited to sign up to participate in PEEC’s Electric Vehicle Show. The event is Saturday, July 10 and part of ScienceFest activities. Registration is required. Courtesy/PEEC

PEEC News:

Calling all electric car owners! Do you want to share your love for your electric vehicle? Join the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities for the Electric Vehicle Show.

This event is part of Los Alamos ScienceFest and runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 10 in the Mesa Public Library overflow parking lot.

This is a great opportunity Read More

NBCUniversal Opens New Mexico Production Facility

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The new NBCUniversal Studios near Downtown Albuquerque. Courtesy/A. Pierre-Louis/Journal                                                                                                                                                                 

SANTA FE News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller, NBCUniversal executives, and other civic and industry leaders cut the ribbon Thursday on NBCUniversal’s New Mexico production facility.

“I am thrilled to formally open the NBCUniversal’s New Mexico production facility,” Gov. Lujan Grisham said. “Despite the pandemic, we’ve had one of our best and most productive years — if not our very best year ever — with the Read More

DSX Spacecraft Ends 2-Year Orbit With Team Celebration

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Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate’s Demonstration and Science Experiments spacecraft senior leadership and program management team, from the present and past, gather for the DSX end of life celebration June 7 at Kirtland AFB, N.M. Courtesy/AFRL

Past and present members of the Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate’s Demonstration and Science Experiments spacecraft Integration & Test, operational, and contracting support teams gather for the DSX end of life celebration June 7 at Kirtland AFB, N.M. Courtesy/AFRL

Artist’s rendering of Read More

Notice Of Los Alamos School Board Vacancy

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LAPS News:

Interested persons are hereby notified that there is a vacancy on the Los Alamos School Board of Education, District 5.

The position to be filled ends Dec. 31, 2021. 

To be considered, a candidate must: 

  • Submit a Letter of Interest and Resume;
  • Submit proof of residence in Los Alamos County, District 5; and
  • Be a registered voter at least 18 years of age.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 6.

Direct questions to Debra Larson at d.larson@laschools.net. Read More

JTIP Supports 64 New Jobs Averaging $33.48 Per Hour

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The vineyard at New Mexico Wineries. Courtesy/EDD

EDD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) has announced that the Job Training Incentive Program (JTIP) Board approved nine companies for training funds totaling $1.1 million at its June meeting.

The companies all fall into three of the nine target industry sectors chosen by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham – aerospace, intelligent manufacturing, and value-added agriculture. Both of the value-added agriculture companies are located in rural communities.

JTIP, a program of the EDD, covers a portion of trainee Read More

Quorum Notice: Meet Candidates For County Manager Event

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COUNTY News:

A quorum notice has been issued stating that members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend the Meet the Candidates for County Manager event, 5 p.m. Thursday, June 24 at Ashley Pond Park Stage in Los Alamos.

This event is open to the public.

A quorum may be present, however no action will be taken.

The quorum notice is available online here. Read More