Friends Of The Senior Centers To Host Fundraiser Saturday
By DONNA HAYNES
Board Member
Friends of the Senior Centers
Please join the Friends of the Senior Centers (FOSC) for the Feel the Music Dance event 6:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at Betty Ehart Senior Activity Center. Local band, The High Mesa Players, will perform.
The event is open to the public, so bring friends and family!
Admission is $15 per person or $25 per couple, and all proceeds benefit FOSC. Biscochitos, ice cream sundaes, and mocktails will also be available for purchase. Thanks for supporting the local Senior Activity Centers in Los Alamos & White Rock.
The Los Alamos Senior Activity Read More
Los Alamos County Clerk Extends Deadline For 2024 General Election Sticker Design Contest
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office has announced that the deadline for the 2024 General Election Sticker Design Contest has been extended.
The new deadline for students to email their designs to clerks@lacnm.us is by midnight Friday, Sept. 6. The contest is open to all students in grades pre-K through 12. Each design must include ONE of the following phrases: “I Voted” / “I Voted Early” / or “Future Voter”.
The three winning designs—one for each key phrase—will be printed and distributed as official stickers at all Los Alamos County voting locations for the 2024 general election. Read More
White Rock Farmer’s Market Runs Sept. 4 Through Oct. 9
Scenes From Atomicon 2024 In Los Alamos
Atomicon 2024 participants prepare for the annual costume parade Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Kiersten Temple shines in her homemade costume as Annette from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Elyas Dezendorf looks spectacular as Gutterman from the video game Ultra during Atomicon Saturday in Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Library Associate for Youth Services Sienna Beattie dresses as Petra from the Shera cartoon to greet Atomicon participants Saturday at Mesa Public Library. Photo Read More
County Administrative Offices Closed Monday For Labor Day
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Administrative offices will be closed Monday in observance of Labor Day.
Other County facilities may have modified hours and services.
Check the following department pages for more information on holiday hours and closings:
Eco-Station – Trash pickup and recycling schedule
Recreational Facilities
- Ice Rink
- Golf Course
- Larry R. Walkup Aquatic Center
- Library – Mesa Public and White Rock Branches
- Transportation – AtomicCityTransit
Other Facilities
- All other County facilities are closed in observance of these holidays including Municipal
Register For Sept. 21 Clean Up Los Alamos Day
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department announced that it will hold its 21st Clean Up Los Alamos Day in conjunction with National Clean Up Day, scheduled for Sept. 21, 2024.
Los Alamos County will join more than 2 million volunteers across 50 states and U.S. territories with the goal of reducing litter and cleaning up local communities, parks, trails, beaches and open spaces.
Public Works staff will provide free gloves, trash bags, and trash pickers to volunteers who register by Friday, Sept. 13 at https://lacnm.com/CleanUp-Registration. Registered volunteers can Read More
Zamboni Named!
The new Zamboni is to be named ‘Luke Icewalker’, submitted by Asher, 5. Courtesy/LAC
For submitting the winning name for Zamboni, Asher, along with his family, was presented with the prize of a free 10-visit punch pass for the Los Alamos Ice Rink 2024-2025 skating season and a remote-controlled cooler, with the name displayed, donated by the Zamboni company, at the last Los Alamos Summer Concert this evening, Aug. 30. Courtesy/LAC
Zamboni Named!
The Los Alamos County Ice Rink welcomed its new Zamboni in January 2024 with black and teal colors. During January through mid-May, the Recreation Read More
Los Alamos National Community SurveyTM Closes Sept. 6
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials extend their gratitude to all residents who have completed the National Community Survey™ (NCS). This survey aims to provide a comprehensive picture of citizens’ perspectives on community livability.
Officials also remind those who have yet to take the survey that it is not too late to provide County leadership with feedback.
The survey closes for everyone (the Valid Sample and the Open Participation groups) 10:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6.
Valid Sample Group
A random sample of Los Alamos County residents were invited to participate via postcard with Read More
Public Notice: P&Z Commission Sept. 11 Meeting Canceled
COUNTY News:
This is notice that the Sept. 11, 2024 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting has been canceled because there are no applications to be reviewed.
The next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 25, 2024. Read More
County Environmental Services Will Close On Labor Day
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed in observance of Labor Day Monday, Sept. 2.
This includes operations at the Eco Station and the Overlook Convenience Center and residential and commercial trash, recycling and yard trimming services.
Residents whose collection day falls on the observed holiday should place their trash and recycling out Wednesday, Sept. 4.
Visit the Environmental Services trash pickup and recycling for the entire 2024 holiday schedule.
For additional information, call 505.662.8163 or email solidwaste@lacnm.us. Read More
Public Notice: Sept. 17 Council Work Session Canceled
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued a cancellation notice for the County Council – Work Session scheduled for Tuesday Sept. 17, 2024 at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. The meeting is canceled because The work session is canceled because several officials will be on travel.
A cancellation notice has been published and is available online here. Read More
Los Alamos Golf Course Announces Upcoming Closure
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Golf Course announces upcoming changes to its golf course schedule.
The course will be closed Sept. 2 to Sept. 20 in relation to the improvement project work underway.
The Golf Course plans to have a limited re-opening on Sept. 21, so that golfers can get back to enjoying the game.
During the closure, the golf shop will remain open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily to assist patrons with any needs or questions.
For those eager to practice, chipping and putting will still be available on the putting green. Please note, however, that all other areas of the golf course and the practice Read More
Semi-Truck Rollover Closes Eastbound Lane On NM 502
Update: CodeRED has announced that clearing the accident site is expected to take several hours and advises motorists to delay travel or seek alternate routes.
COUNTY News:
A semi-truck rollover this afternoon on N.M. 502 near the Tewa Gas Station at mile marker 10, has led to the closure of the eastbound lane on N.M. 502.
The incident was reported at approximately 1:15 p.m. and no other vehicles were involved in the accident.
Los Alamos Police and the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office are on scene responding to the situation. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes while
Social Services Division Provides Latest COVID-19 Guidance
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has seen an increase in COVID-19 transmission, according to recent data from BioBot’s wastewater surveillance program. This update arrives as BioBot has notified the County that it will cease providing this free service after Aug. 31.
In response, officials from the Los Alamos County Social Services Division are sharing the latest COVID-19 information from the New Mexico Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) so that individuals can protect themselves.
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved updated Read More
Los Alamos County Council OKs Affordable Housing Plan
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos makes headlines for its number of PhDs, its residents’ impressive salaries and for being an overall healthy community. There is another side to this sparkling image, however; those whose earnings fall below the median income and therefore cannot enjoy the advantages and privileges others receive. These unbalanced scales are spotted in a lot of areas including housing.
As Councilor Randall Ryti said, “There obviously is a lot of information in here (the plan) and it really is relating to how people are able to live Read More
County To Hold Presentation On Pedestrian Master Plan Update During Transportation Board Meeting Sept. 5
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County announces the latest updates to its Pedestrian Master Plan, aimed at boosting safety, infrastructure and accessibility across the Los Alamos Townsite and White Rock Town Center.
The plan now integrates Vision Zero principles and the federal Safe Systems Approach to enhance the road network infrastructure for both communities.
The County encourages the public to attend a presentation at the upcoming Transportation Board meeting, where the public’s insights and feedback are essential for addressing the needs of the community.
Transportation Board Meeting Read More
2024 Atomicon Comes To Town Saturday
Preparing for Saturday’s Atomicon, from left, Adult Programs Specialist Aimee Doiron, Youth Librarian Melissa Mackey and Senior Librarian Eva Jacobson at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
It is almost as if the nerds have gotten their revenge. The comic book, the epitome of geek culture, is now celebrated in the mainstream as a piece of storytelling. Comic books get adapted into blockbuster movies, are listed on bestselling book lists and inspire massive fandoms. Entire events even get organized Read More
County Provides Guidance On Parking, Event, Pedestrian Needs At Fuller Lodge During Bathtub Row Reconstruction
Map depicting Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project area and parking guidance. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department, in partnership with Department of Public Utilities and under contract with TLC Plumbing & Utility, is providing guidance to the public regarding parking, event, and pedestrian needs during the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project.
Phase 1 of the project has begun and involves a full road closure on Bathtub Row from Central Ave. to Oppenheimer Drive (Mesa Public Library driveway). Temporary parking arrangements and pedestrian detours Read More
Council Proclaims September National Recovery Month
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull, right, presents a proclamation from council declaring September National Recovery Month. From left, Los Alamos County Health Council member Morrie Pongratz, Social Services Health Care Specialist Jeramay Martinez, Los Alamos County Social Services Manager Jessica Strong and Cull. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Los Alamos County Social Services Division Launches Referral System To Link Residents In Need With Resources
COUNTY News:
The Social Services Division of Los Alamos County has launched a new software referral system to assist the Division in better meeting client needs.
The Social Services Division will use Unite Us to quickly connect people to many more resources, through Unite Us’ closed network of local and regional resources. Unite Us is a national cross-sector collaboration platform that aims to address the unmet social services and healthcare needs throughout the community.
County Social Services Manager Jessica Strong highlights the platform’s ability to facilitate a smoother, Read More
