County Records Office Closed Due To Construction
The County Records and Information Management office is temporarily closed due to construction; however staff continue processing records requests remotely. Project completion is expected by Oct. 25. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Records and Information Management (RIM) office is temporarily closed due to construction, effective as of Oct. 9, 2024. While the office at 1000 Central Ave., Suite 190 in the Municipal Building is closed to the public, RIM staff continue to work remotely and are available by phone and email.
Records Manager Barbara Ricci confirmed that her Read More
Los Alamos Police Investigate Death Of Local Juvenile
LAPD News:
On Oct. 9, at about 1:30 p.m., officers of the Los Alamos Police Department responded to a report of an unconscious 15-year-old juvenile in White Rock.
The first officer on scene performed CPR on the juvenile until the arrival of the LAFD. Tragically their efforts were not successful, and the juvenile passed away on scene.
LAPD initiated an unattended death investigation led by their Investigations Unit and will handle the investigation with the utmost care and diligence.
“We at the Los Alamos Police Department want to send our deepest condolences to the family and offer our services Read More
Community Celebrates Opening Of Los Alamos Reservoir
From left, Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull, Board of Public Utilities Chair Robert Gibson and Deputy Utility Manager for Gas, Water and Sewer Services Clay Moseley get ready to snip the ribbon and ceremoniously reopen the Los Alamos Reservoir Wednesday morning along with New Mexico Environment Department Watershed Protection Section Program Manager Kate Lacey Younge, Keystone Restoration Ecology President Steve Vrooman and Utility Manager Philo Shelton. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A view of the newly reopened Los Alamos Reservoir Wednesday morning. Completing Read More
County Council Candidates Participate In LWV Forum
From left, Los Alamos County Council incumbent candidate Denise Derkacs, Council candidate James Wernicke, League of Women Voters of Los Alamos Chair Felicia Orth, Council candidate Ryn Herrmann, Council Candidate Beverly Neal-Clinton and incumbent Council candidate David Reagor participate in Monday’s LWV forum. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The 2024 General Election day is just four weeks away and Los Alamos County Council candidates pitched why they believe they are the best selection on the ballot, during Read More
Public Meetings Scheduled On Fire Station 4 Site Selection
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works and Fire departments have scheduled two additional public meetings regarding the site selection for the new Fire Station 4.
Scheduled for Oct. 15 and 21, both in-person meetings will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Fire Department Administration offices at 999 Central Ave., 3rd Floor.
Officials thank all residents who participated in the site selection survey, which closed on Oct. 7.
At the upcoming meetings, the County project team will review the survey responses for the three sites under consideration.
During the first public meeting, held Read More
ADA Trail Construction Underway On Kinnikinnik Park
Map of Kinnikinnik Park trail closures during ADA trail contruction expected through November. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Parks and Open Space has announced that ADA trail construction began Monday, Oct. 4 on the Kinnikinnik Park. Construction is expected to be completed by the end of November, though the timeline may be extended if weather conditions cause delays.
During this construction period, various trails within Kinnikinnik Park will be closed to the public. Signs will be posted by staff, and visitors are encouraged to observe all closures for their safety. However, trails leading Read More
Notice Of Possible Quorum: Grand Re-Opening Of Los Alamos Canyon Reservoir
COUNTY News:
Members of the Department Of Public Utilities board may attend the grand re-opening of the Los Alamos Canyon Reservoir at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 9, 2024.
A quorum may be present; however board members will not discuss any business and no action will be taken. Read More
Los Alamos County Government Offices To Close Monday Oct. 14 In Observance Of Indigenous Peoples Day
COUNTY News:
In observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, some Los Alamos County government offices and services will close or have modified hours on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024.
The County’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division are closed on Monday.
In addition, the following facilities will have modified hours:
White Rock and Mesa libraries – Open 1-5 p.m.
Aquatic Center – The entire facility will be open from 1-4 p.m.
Golf Course and Golf Shop – Closed
Environmental Services commercial/residential refuse/recycle services will Read More
Democratic Council Candidates Gather For Early Voting
All three Democratic candidates running for Los Alamos County Council were at the Municipal Building today for the opening day of Early Voting. From left, Beverly Neal-Clinton, incumbent Denise Derkacs and Ryn Herrmann. Early Voting runs through Oct. 18. For more election information, click here. Photo by Brad Storey Read More
Hampton: Update On Oct. 3 County T-Board Meeting
By DAVID HAMPTON
Chair
Los Alamos County Transportation Board
At our last Transportation Board meeting, Oct. 3, 2024, we received a presentation and took public comments on the FY25 Snow and Ice Control Plan. The plan was largely the same as last year, adding Camp May Road unconditionally as a Priority 2.
There will also be an enhanced educational outreach regarding public expectations on snow days. For example, do not park on the street if possible, as this inhibits snow removal. We approved the plan unanimously with the recommendation to move the North Mesa Stables to Priority 2 (from Priority Read More
Happening Now: Public Power Week!
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the American Public Power Association (APPA) are celebrating Public Power Week this week. DPU is among approximately 2,000 community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 54 million Americans.
In observance of Public Power Week, DPU offers a few tips on how to save energy and money in your home:
- According to the Alliance to Save Energy, the average U.S. home uses 70 light bulbs. Even though modern bulbs are energy efficient, you should still turn them off when they aren’t in use.
Libertarian Chris Luchini Drops Out Of Local House Race
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Libertarian candidate Chris Luchini of White Rock has withdrawn from the race against Democrat incumbent Christine Chandler of Los Alamos for New Mexico House Dist. 43.
Luchini, who is chair of the Libertarian Party of New Mexico, won the June 4, 2024, Primary Election against fellow Libertarian Phillip Mach of Los Alamos. Then on July 26, 2024, Luchini submitted a Statement of Withdrawal of Candidacy to the Los Alamos County Clerk.
Also on July 26, 2024, the Los Alamos County Clerk received a Declaration of Candidacy for Phillip Read More
Scenes Of Library After Hours: Music Lounge & Life Drawing
Scene from the life drawing session Saturday afternoon at Mesa Public Library. The event was part of the MainStreet and Creative District’s Day of Arts and Culture. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The youth group, Quemazon Combo, performs Saturday afternoon at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A scene from the life drawing session. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The models for the life drawing session and Quemazon Combo musicians gather together Saturday afternoon. Courtesy/Mesa Public Library Read More
Los Alamos County Community Services Dept. Earns CAPRA Accreditation For Using Industry Best Practice Standards
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) was sanctioned as an accredited agency by the Commission for Accreditation for Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) through the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) today, at their annual conference.
With this Accreditation, Los Alamos County joins the other 206 agencies nationwide and is the first and only County in New Mexico accredited for following industry best practice standards.
NRPA’s CAPRA Accreditation delivers quality assurance and improvement to accredited park and recreation departments Read More
County Environmental Services Says Thank You Community!
On Clean Up Los Alamos Day, Sept. 21, there were 15 groups and 75 participants around the community who in total collected 18 tons of trash. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services wants to thank the community for Cleaning Up Los Alamos.
Various groups, including the Rotary Club of Los Alamos, Champions of Youth Ambition (C’YA), Girl Scout Troop 10717, Los Alamos Birders, Exit Realty, Los Alamos Sustainability Alliance (LASA), and private individuals came together for the cleanup event Sept. 21 in honor of National Clean Up Day and the 21st anniversary of Clean Read More
Los Alamos County Open Gym Program Adds Pickleball Tuesday And Thursday Evenings
Pajarito Pickleball Club News:
Pajarito Pickleball Club board members recently collaborated with Los Alamos County to add pickleball to the County’s Open Gym program. This free opportunity is supported by the club and is open to the public. Open Gym Pickleball is available 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Auxiliary Gym at Los Alamos High School.
The Pajarito Pickleball Club was founded in the fall of 2023 by local players in order to promote and advocate for the sport of pickleball and the value of physical, social and emotional health in the Los Alamos County area. This is a group of community Read More
Holsapple: What I Wish For In Our County Councilors
By KEVIN HOLSAPPLE
Los Alamos
With an election coming up, I am thinking about who to vote for, for the open County Council seats. I encourage every voter to have some criteria in mind when choosing who to vote for. It isn’t clear to me how the available candidates (or our current Councilors) match up to what I wish for in our County Council, but I would sure welcome hearing from them all on the following criteria as I decide who to vote for and talk to other people who ask what I think. All of the current councilors and candidates are good, nice, community-minded people who mean well, but voting for friends Read More
Scenes From Central Park Square Mural Ribbon Cutting
From left, Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Sandy Jones, MainStreet and Creative District Executive Director Jacquelyn Connelly, artist Andrew Fearnside, MainStreet and Creative District Event Manager Alison Watkins and Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti snip the ribbon Saturday morning to officially welcome a new mural into Central Park Square. The festivities were a part of the 2024 Day of Arts and Culture event. The mural, which was created by Fearnside, was made possible through a New Mexico Resiliency Alliance grant, Connelly said. Shade structures and solar-powered Read More
County P&Z Commission To Meet Wednesday Oct. 9
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
The agenda packet for the Oct. 9 meeting has been published and is available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Hard copies are also available during business hours within the Community Development Department lobby of the Municipal Building.
Note: Due to early voting, the meeting will be held in the Boards and Commissions Room #110. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 7, 2024
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “County Projects” link and select “Public Works” at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Update
- TLC Plumbing & Utility
