NNSA Los Alamos Field Office Approves Proposal For Fiber Optic Cable And Waterline Replacement Projects
NNSA Los Alamos Field Office News:
NNSA’s Los Alamos Field Office (NA-LA) has approved proposals by San Ildefonso Services to install a fiber optic line, and for Los Alamos County to replace a waterline.
These lines would be located within Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) Technical Area 72 and the New Mexico Department of Transportation rights-of-way for N.M. 4 and N.M. 502. The waterline and fiber optic line would be collocated for a portion of their length.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is conducting an environmental analysis for the fiber Read More
Felix Y Los Gatos Headline Last Summer Concert Of 2024
Felix Y Los Gatos headline the last Summer Concert of the 2024 series Friday at the Pond Park. Courtesy photo
By Pablo Irlando-Wildman
Sancre Productions
Felix Y Los Gatos will headline the last Summer Concert of the 2024 series at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 at Ashley Pond Park.
Felix Y Los Gatos is a Zydeco/Blues/Tejano band from Albuquerque’s South Valley, with 15 years of experience on stage. Nationally recognized, the Gatos have toured the country and shared the stage with acts such as BeauSoieil, Tab Benoit and Big Bad VooDoo Daddy.
From corporate parties and weddings to arena’s and festival’s, Read More
County’s Social Services Division To Remain Open During Parking Lot Construction Project
COUNTY News:
The Social Services Division of Los Alamos County is advising the public that construction is underway in the parking lot of its office at 1183 Diamond Drive, Suite E.
Fencing and cones may make parking directly in front of the office difficult for the next 4 to 8 weeks. The handicapped space in front of the Social Services office will remain available. Additional parking is located around the building, including at the Los Alamos Public Health Office at 1183 Diamond Drive, Suite D.
Social Services staff can help community members with issues related to getting or renewing Medicaid Read More
Crews To Conduct Potholing On Rover Wednesday
Map depicting work area. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Utility crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will close a lane on Rover Boulevard 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28. Crews will be potholing to locate a water main.
The northbound lane and shoulder at Rover Boulevard and N.M. 4 will be closed and the usual left-turn lane will be used for all northbound traffic turning left, right and going straight.
Drivers are asked to drive slowly and cautiously along the work zone.
Anyone with questions about the work may contact the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center at CustomerCare@lacnm.us Read More
County Council Seeks Letters Of Interest For Newly Chartered Los Alamos Inclusivity Task Force
Inclusivity image. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council is seeking Letters of Interest to fill the newly chartered Los Alamos Inclusivity Task Force.
Letters are to be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 and may be submitted by any County resident.
Adopted at the Aug. 6 County Council meeting, the charter for the Los Alamos Inclusivity Task Force directs appointed members to perform a scope of work that includes:
Determining an overall perspective of inclusivity within the community;
Identifying best practices that have already been developed by other municipalities, Read More
White Rock Skate Park Has Re-Opened!
Over the past month, County contractor American Ramp Company installed all new Pro Series modules made of Maxigrip-coated steel, fastener-free riding surfaces, and galvanized steel framework with a 20-year warranty at White Rock Skate Park. Courtesy/LAC
View of the new Pro Series modules installed at White Rock Skate Park. Courtesy/LAC
View of the new Pro Series modules installed at White Rock Skate Park. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks Division has announced the White Rock Skate Park Renovation project was completed on budget and on time, and the park is open Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Aug. 30 – Sept. 5, 2024
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Aug. 30 – Sept. 5 2024:
Friday, Aug. 30, 2024
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 8-24–24
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — JROMC – “Ancient DNA and the Peopling of the Americas”
- 7:30 p.m. — Community
Atomic City Transit Services Closed On Labor Day
Atomic City Transit regular scheduled bus service and para transit services will not operate Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Post file photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit regular scheduled bus service and para transit services will not operate Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Service will resume Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Direct questions to the Atomic City Transit office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.
For specific route service schedules, visit losalamosnm.us/ACT. Read More
Skolnik: Tracking COVID And More In Los Alamos’ Wastewater
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
White Rock
The tools for monitoring the presence of COVID in our communities have decreased dramatically over the last year or so. Thus, monitoring the virus that causes COVID in our wastewater has become even more important than earlier.
Los Alamos County has contracted for the monitoring of our wastewater in both Los Alamos and White Rock for:
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- SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
- RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
- Influenza A
- Influenza B
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In this manner, our wastewater surveillance can serve as a signal not only for the extent to which COVID is present in our community, but also the extent Read More
Power Outage At Oppenheimer & Trinity Drives
Map depicting outage area affecting about 691 homes on Oppenheimer Drive and Trinity. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
A power outage was detected at approximately 1:30 p.m. today that is affecting about 691 homes on Oppenheimer Drive and Trinity Drive.
Electric Distribution crews are working on restoring power.
The cause the outage is an underground fault however the location of the fault is unknown at this time. The time for the repair is estimated to be between 4 and 6 hours.
Anyone with questions or concerns about the power outage may contact the Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333 or CustomerCare@lacnm.us Read More
Planning & Zoning Commission To Meet Aug. 28
COUNTY News:
The Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public in person and for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81885706651
Or Telephone:
- US: +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or
+1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID:
- 818 8570 6651
Agenda:
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Video: Councilor Suzie Havemann On Aug. 20 Work Session
Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 26, 2024
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors.
For more information, 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 work 7 a.m. to 5 Read More
County Launches eComment Tool For Council Meetings
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced the launch of a new eComment tool designed to enhance public engagement for County Council meetings. The eComment function allows individuals to submit online public comments for upcoming Council meetings once the agenda is published, typically the Friday before the meeting.
Online comments may be submitted until noon on the day of the Council meeting, and copies will be provided to each councilor before the start of the meeting. This tool enables residents to participate from anywhere.
The tool is available today with the agenda for the Council’s Read More
County Wildlife Education: Are You A Bear-Wise Dog Owner?
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Are you a bear-wise dog owner?
Research shows that dogs have been involved in the majority of incidents involving people and black bears. Many of those dogs were injured or killed; the people trying to protect their dogs were often injured as well. Take time to discover why bears and dogs naturally don’t get along and how you and your dog can live responsibly in bear country.
Why Bears and Dogs Don’t Get Along
Black bears are neither confrontational nor aggressive by nature. As a species, black bears evolved in forested habitats, where they learned to respond to danger Read More
Raffin: Attention All Open Space Lovers!
By CELESTE RAFFIN
Parks and Recreation Board
Open Space Working Group
Here is a progress report on the Open Space and Trails Management Plan for Los Alamos County from the Open Space Working Group of the Parks and Recreation Board.
Sites Southwest is the company contracted to develop the Open Space and Trails Management Plan (OSTMP) for Los Alamos County. Their mission is to consolidate all the previous plans from 2013 on, consider all the concerns and issues, resolve conflicts between the plans, and develop a single management plan that supports and provides guidance on the management of trails Read More
Hillary And The Chill House Band Headlines Concert Tonight
Sancre Productions News:
Hillary and the Chill House Band headlines the Los Alamos Summer Concert this evening at Ashley Pond Park. Sax Atomix and Santa Fe Youth Symphony youth group Mariachi Estrella open the concert.
The Chill House Band consists of Jim Casey, Milo Jaramillo, Glenn Kostur and JD Davis. This is a new band in Albuquerque, but all of the members bring years of experience performing professionally in New Mexico and Texas. The musical/entertainment direction for the band is to provide an outstanding musical experience that is suitable for many venues, including popular dance Read More
Los Alamos County Residents Invited To Participate In 2024 National Community Survey™
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County announced today that the National Community Survey™ (NCS) is now open to all residents.
The NCS is a benchmarking survey that the County used in 2020, 2022 and now 2024 to gauge citizen perceptions of community livability.
It focuses on eight key areas:
- Safety;
- Mobility;
- Natural Environment;
- Built Environment;
- Economy;
- Recreation and Wellness;
- Education and Enrichment; and
- Community Engagement.
Residents can access the survey online:
To take the survey in English, visit polco.us/LACO24E
For Spanish, visit polco.us/LACO24S
This is the second phase Read More
Atomic City Transit To Suspend Bandelier Shuttle Service Begining Aug. 29 Due To Severe Driver Shortage
ACT News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) has announced it will suspend its Bandelier shuttle service officially starting Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, due to a severe driver shortage.
The transit system faces a 100% vacancy rate for drivers needed to operate the shuttle service. The final day of shuttle service will be Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. However, Bandelier National Monument will remain open to visitors, who will be allowed to drive into Frijoles Canyon starting Thursday, Aug. 29.
Public Works Director Juan Rael stated that the decision followed extensive deliberation and Read More
Bandelier’s 2024 Mandatory Summer Shuttle To Be Suspended Beginning Aug. 28 Due To Driver Shortages
2024 Bandelier shuttle service suspended starting Aug. 28, due to driver staffing shortages. Post file photo
BANDELIER News:
Atomic City Transit will suspend operations of the Bandelier National Monument shuttle service on Wednesday, Aug. 28 due to staffing shortages.
“We are saddened to learn that we will not be able to provide shuttle service to visitors for the remainder of the summer,” Bandelier Superintendent Patrick Suddath said. “We value our long-standing partnership with Atomic City Transit, and we fully support their decision to prioritize the safety of their drivers and the Read More
