Los Alamos County Ranks Among Top In U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Healthiest Communities
U.S. News & World Report:
2024 Healthiest Communities
- U.S. News Announces 2024 Healthiest Communities Rankings Falls Church, Virginia, tops rankings that examine health outcomes, equity and mental health.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and civic journalism, today unveiled the 2024 Healthiest Communities rankings. Now in its sixth edition, the Healthiest Communities rankings serve as a tool to inform residents, community health leaders and elected officials about policies and best practices for better health outcomes.
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Scenes From 2024 Los Alamos County Rodeo
Scene from the bronco busting competition during the 2024 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Saturday and Sunday at Brewer Field. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the bronco busting competition. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the breakaway roping competition. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Augustas Martinez competing in the mutton bustin competition. He won the event on Saturday and Sunday was awarded a belt buckle. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scenes from the mutton bustin competition. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
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County Fair & Rodeo Pie Baking Winners Announced
Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Committee member Dianne Wilburn slices up a pie entered in the baking contest. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COMMUNITY News:
The winners for the 2024 Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo pie baking contest held Saturday at Ashley Pond Park have been announced.
The winners are:
Grand Champion
- Class 5 Peach Jamie Lattimore
Reserve
- Class 1 Apple Joan Stockum
Third Place
- Class 6 Pecan Joan Stockum
Fourth Place
- Class 7 Berry Luthien Wedel
Class 1 Apple
- 1st Place Joan Stockum
- 2nd Place Amanda Leibee
- 3rd Place Cecilia Eiroa
- 4th Place Brandon Lattimore
Class 2 Blueberry Read More
Los Alamos Police Department Reminds Drivers To Prioritize Safety As New School Year Begins
LAPD News:
As the new school year begins, the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) reminds the community that it is crucial for everyone to prioritize safety on the roads.
Whether you’re driving, walking, or cycling, here are some essential tips to remember as the 2024-2025 Los Alamos school year begins:
- Driving Safely Around Schools:
- Slow Down: Be extra cautious when kids are present – especially before and after school and within the school zones.
- Drop-Off Procedures: Familiarize yourself with specific drop-off procedures at schools.
- Avoid Double Parking: It blocks visibility for
LAPD’s Victim Assistant On Signs Of Abusive Relationship
From Los Alamos Police Department’s Victim Assistant:
Relationships can be complicated to navigate at times, whether you’ve been dating someone for a couple of months or married for years. Everyone comes into a relationship with their own uniqueness, quicks, and baggage. Relationships can be hard work at understanding the other person’s life experiences, and perspectives; communication and understanding is key to building a healthy relationship.
However, it’s not always smooth sailing, you should never feel that you’re unsure or feel like you are walking on eggshells all the time.
Many Read More
Atomic City Transit: Route 6 Peak Will Not Operate 3:05-6:21PM Today Due To Driver Shortage
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Route 6 Peak (6P) will not operate 3:05 p.m. to 6:21 p.m. today, Aug. 5, due to a driver shortage.
For additional information, call the ACT office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.
For specific route service schedules, visit https://www.losalamosnm.us/Services/Atomic-City-Transit. Read More
Parks And Recreation Board To Meet Thursday Aug. 8
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Find the agenda here:
Scenes Of Elected Officials, Candidates, Members Of Local Democratic Party In 2024 County Fair & Rodeo Parade
Elected officials and candidates marching with members of the Democratic Party of Los Alamos Saturday morning in the 2024 Los Alamos Fair & Rodeo Parade. From left, Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti, Rep. Christine Chandler, Council Chair Denise Derkacs, Sen. Leo Jaramillo, Amy Storey and local Democratic Party Chair Andrea Determan. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos County Council candidate Ryn Herrmann gives an enthusiastic shout out to the crowd while marching with the Democratic Party of Los Alamos Saturday morning in the 2024 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade on Central Read More
Video: Council Vice Chair Cull Shares Meeting Highlights
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull shares highlights on Tuesday’s regular council meeting during a visit to the Los Alamos Daily Post. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 5, 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 Monday Read More
Los Alamos County Council To Hold Regular Session Aug. 6
Scenes From 2024 Fair And Rodeo Parade
A nice crowd turns out for the annual fair parade, Roping the Dream, Saturday morning along Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos High School NJROTC opens the parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Retired Los Alamos County Manager Steve Lynne serves as this year’s Grand Marshal. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Rodeo Royalty participate in the parade. Here, Sweetheart Ashleigh Enriquez Jr. waves from her float. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos High School Topper marching band walks in the parade. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos County Fair And Rodeo Event Saturday
Judges for a pie baking contest, which included Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, far left, Fire Chief Troy Hughes and Los Alamos County Councilor Keith Lepsch, second from right, evaluate locals’ culinary skills during the fair and rodeo event Saturday at Ashley Pond. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Committee member Dianne Wilburn slices up a pie entered in the baking contest held Saturday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The Hillstompers entertain Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo goers Saturday at Ashley Pond Read More
Los Alamos County Council Proclaims August Bear Month
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed August Bear Month during Tuesday night’s meeting. Councilor Randall Ryti, center, holds the proclamation along with Donna Casados with the Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation, left, and Casey Lundberg and Ashleigh Lusher with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC). PEEC will host its annual Bear Festival Aug. 24 at the Los Alamos Nature Center. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed August as Bear Month during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
Councilor Randall Ryti read the proclamation:
WHEREAS, Los Read More
Eat Like A Bear And Learn About Local Wildlife At Bear Festival In Los Alamos Aug. 23–24
Courtesy/PEEC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos’ iconic celebration of local wildlife—Bear Festival—returns to the Los Alamos Nature Center this August. To celebrate the official state animal of New Mexico—the black bear—along with additional area wildlife, Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) and Land of Enchantment Wildlife Foundation (LEWF) are hosting the annual Bear Dinner and Bear Festival Aug. 23-24.
The events, sponsored by Century Bank, will feature a lively, interactive celebration of the life, habits, and diets of the New Mexico black bear and other local predators. Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Co+Op Market Staff Participating In 2024 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade
Scene of Los Alamos Co+op Market staff members participating in the 2024 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade this morning on Central Avenue. Photo by Rick Carver
Scene of Los Alamos Cooprative Market staff and baby participating in the 2024 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade this morning on Central Avenue. Photo by Rick Carver
Scene of a future Los Alamos Co+op Market staff member participating in the 2024 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade this morning on Central Avenue. Photo by Rick Carver
Scene of Los Alamos Co+op Market staff members participating in the 2024 Los Alamos Read More
Scenes From 2024 Los Alamos County Rodeo Weekend Summer Concert With Sim Balkey
New Mexico’s rising star Sim Balkey headlined the Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park to kick off the 2024 Los Alamos Country Rodeo Weekend. The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series is produced by the Los Alamos County Community Services Department and Sancre Productions. The Sim Balkey concert was sponsored by Omega Technical Services. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Sim Balkey band member at the Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Sim Balkey band members at the Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo Read More
Op/Ed: Response To Mr. Hanson On Draft Climate Action Plan
By BARBARA SMITH
Los Alamos
I was reading Mr. David Hanson’s Op-Ed published July 14 in the Los Alamos Daily Post (link) and would like to comment and dissect his points. As Mr. Hanson pointed out, we should all read and put forth our comments to the County Council on the CAP document before August 6 when it is presented to the Council. Otherwise it will be forced upon us whether we like it or not.
(1) “The focus of the plan on CO2 tracking and reduction will provide no benefit to Los Alamos residents unless the rest of the world participates with us. It distracts our attention and consumes funding that could Read More
Golf Course Down To 8 Holes Due To Renovation Project
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Services Department announced that beginning Friday, Aug. 2, hole #16 will be closed and the Los Alamos County Golf Course will be an 8-hole course, due to the renovation project.
Additionally, the front 9 is still closed due to grass grow-in and inconsistent watering.
By mid-week of the week of Aug. 4, holes 17 and 18 will close. There will only be holes 10 thru 15 open, making the Golf Course a 5-holes course.
The County thanks everyone for their patience as they make their way further into the Golf Course Renovation Project, knowing that this inconvenience Read More
Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service Announces Results Of 2024 County Fair Indoor Exhibits Best Of The Best Awards
The Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service has announced the results of the Indoor Exhibits and Susan Tesch has won the 2024 Best of the Best Award for quilts. Courtesy/LACES
The Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service has announced the results of the Indoor Exhibits 2024 Best of the Best Awards. Courtesy/LACES
COMMUNITY News:
The Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service has announced the results of the 2024 Best of the Best Awards.
This year’s Best of the Best Awards are:
- Creative Arts – Rai Ferrell
- Culinary Arts – Hawke Lindberg
- Fiber Arts – C. Celeste Stewart
- Photography – Patti
