County Crews Setting Up Booths For 2024 Festival & Fair
County crews are setting up booths today in preparation for the 2024 Festival & Fair, which runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Ashley Pond Park. The annual County Fair Parade takes place 10 a.m. Saturday on Central Avenue. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene of County crews setting up booths today in preparation for the 2024 Festival & Fair, which runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Fair Indoor Exhibits Schedule 2024
Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service News:
The Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service County Fair Indoor Exhibits Schedule 2024:
BPU To Participate In Joint Closed Session With Council
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will participate in a Joint Closed Session with County Council 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, to discuss threatened or pending litigation.
The BPU will also hold a Work Session at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7 in Council Chambers.
This meeting is open to the public. Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89412512522.
The complete packet is available at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More
County And LANL Partner On Graffiti Removal Near Ice Rink
Before: Los Alamos County Parks Division and Los Alamos National Laboratory partnered together the week of July 22 to remove unsightly graffiti around the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Courtesy/LAC
After: With the darker paint applied to cover up the old graffiti on the wall, the hope is that it will deter any future vandalism. Los Alamos County Parks Division and Los Alamos National Laboratory partnered together the week of July 22 to remove the unsightly graffiti around the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Parks Division and Los Alamos National Laboratory Read More
LAPD Shares Back To School Message To Keep Kids Safe
Video: Los Alamos Police Department Deputy Chief James Rodriguez shares a back to school message with the community on how to help keep children safe as they head back to school next week. Video by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More
Community Invited To ‘Stroll The Stables’ 9-Noon Sunday
Scene of a previous ‘Stroll the Stables’ event at the North Mesa Stables. Courtesy/LASOA
Scene of a previous ‘Stroll the Stables’ event at the North Mesa Stables. Courtesy/LASOA
LASOA News:
The Los Alamos Stable Owners Association (LASOA) invites the community to its 2024 “Stroll the Stables” event, 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Aug. 4 at the North Mesa Stables.
Atendees are required to park in the lot across from the Sheriff’s Posse Lodge at 650 North Mesa Road.
Lot Activities:
- Lot 10 – Principles of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Facilitated Learning. (This lot is on the short road alternate
Free Bolero Dancing And Lessons At BESC Starting Aug. 5
COMMUNITY News:
Every Monday (except County holidays) from 7-9 p.m. everyone is welcome to free ballroom dancing and lessons at the Betty Ehart Senior Center Center.
This is a Los Alamos County Activity organized by Terry Goodwin and Selmo Jaramillo. Every month they focus on a particular ballroom dance, and in August the focus is bolero.
This “Cuban Dance of Love” blends the Tango’s dramatic moves, Rumba’s rhythm and the Waltz’s rise and fall. Bolero has a certain grace and athleticism, but is also teeming with dramatic tension! Sometimes this dance is seen as an artful styling of the movements Read More
Rodeo Dinner & Dance At Posse Lodge Saturday Aug. 3
LAPD Deputy Chief James Rodriguez Discusses 20 Plus Year Career
Deputy Police Chief James Rodriguez discusses his career and recent promotion during an interview in his office July 23 at the Los Alamos County Police Department. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
When asked what has been the highlight of his 20 plus years in law enforcement, newly promoted Los Alamos Deputy Chief of Police James Rodriguez replied, “This is. Getting to this position is the honor of my career.”
The biggest challenge? “The calls that involve youth with injuries in our community … I have four reasons Read More
LAPS Shares Back To School Safety Tips
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools would like to remind all drivers that the first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 7. This means that more than 3,700 students will be walking, biking or riding the school bus.
Drivers are reminded that it is against the law to pass a school bus when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is out.
“Last year we recorded over 190 incidents of cars passing school buses when the red lights were flashing and the stop arm extended,” LAPS Transportation Director Keith Rosenbaum said. “While this is a decrease from the previous year, even one incident is one too many. We Read More
Economic Development Program Manager Janice Krish Is Here To Help Local Businesses
Los Alamos County Economic Development Program Manager Janice Krish serves a business liaison between local entrepreneurs and the County. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Opening and operating a business is not easy; the list of things to do and to remember seems to collect like ticker tape gone amok – entrepreneurs can find themselves knee-deep in a tangled mess that has no beginning and no end.
Los Alamos County’s Economic Development Program Manager Janice Krish is here to help bring order and ease for local business Read More
Ribbon’s Officially Cut And Beef And Leaf Cafe Is Open!
Chef/owner Laura Crucet, with her ‘Dream Team’ at her side cuts the ribbon on her new restaurant, Beef and Leaf Cafe, with assistance from Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann, left, Councilor Randall Ryti, second from left, and Council Chair Denise Derkacs, right, Wednesday evening at 3801 Arkansas Ave. The special event included a menu preview and was hosted by the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Graduate of the world-famous Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and award-winning chef and local restaurateur Read More
Los Alamos County Council Approves Gas Rate Increase
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Council approved, 5-1, with Councilors David Reagor opposed and Melanee Hand absent, to adopt the proposed new gas rates during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
Department of Public Utilities Deputy Manager for Finance Karen Kendall presented the new rates. She explained that a bill totaling $70.88 would increase to $72.15 using the proposed rate changes, plus the .59 cent for the variable cost of gas passthrough. These rates will go into effect in October.
Kendall said the reason behind the rate change is the decrease in revenue resulting from significantly Read More
Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office To Unveil State-Of-The-Art Mobile Voting Unit Friday Aug. 2
Example of what the new Mobile Voting Unit looks like. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office invites the community to the official unveiling of the new Mobile Voting Unit (MVU), a cutting-edge trailer, designed to enhance and improve the voting experience for all residents by making the voting process more accessible, convenient and efficient.
The grand reveal will take place this weekend, about 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at the Summer Concert Series and again on Saturday, Aug. 3 during the Los Alamos County Fair in downtown Los Alamos at Ashley Pond Park. Attendees will Read More
Invitations Mailed To Select Households In Los Alamos And White Rock To Take National Community Survey™
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County, in partnership with Polco, an independent consultant and civic engagement company, is kicking off its biennial community survey – The National Community Survey™.
More than 2,500 postcards will be sent via mail Friday, Aug. 2, to randomly selected households throughout Los Alamos and White Rock. Recipients are invited to participate in this survey online or, if preferred, request a paper copy. The survey aims to provide a comprehensive picture of citizen perspectives on community livability.
The National Community Survey™ instrument is a comprehensive Read More
Los Alamos County Environmental Services Closed July 31 For Quarterly Employee Training And Certification
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed today, July 31, for employee development, safety training and certification compliance. This includes operations at the Eco Station and Overlook Convenience Center.
Residential service will not be impacted; however, commercial trash and recycling collection service will also be suspended today. Commercial collection and all other services will resume Aug. 1.
Environmental Services will hold one training and certification day per quarter to ensure all employees remain compliant. The quarterly closure is to minimize Read More
Teens And Young Adults Invited To Compete In Local Snapchat Video Contest … Submission Deadline Is Aug. 16
Courtesy/LAC
Community Conversation Series News:
Representatives from Los Alamos County Social Services, Courts, Los Alamos Public Schools and JJAB invite teens and young adults to submit a 10-minute video explaining the “Ins and outs of Snapchat for parents”.
The video must be uploaded using Google forms at lacnm.com/Video-Contest by Aug. 16. The winner will receive a $100 gift card, and their video will be showcased and discussed in an educational workshop for parents and adults.
The video should be geared to educate parents and adults who are unfamiliar with Snapchat about the social Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 30, 2024
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 through Friday, Read More
Canceled: County Transportation Board’s August Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board meeting scheduled for Aug. 1 has been canceled.
The reason the meeting is canceled is that the agenda items were shifted over to the September meeting. Read More
Democratic Party Of Los Alamos Invites Supporters To Join Them Marching In 2024 County Fair & Rodeo Parade Aug. 3
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos invites supporters to join them marching Aug. 3 in the 2024 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade. Courtesy/DPLA
Democrat Party of Los Alamos News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos invites supporters to join them marching Aug. 3 in the 2024 Los Alamos County Fair & Rodeo Parade. The group will line up at 9:30 a.m. in the old Smith’s parking lot, and the parade starts at 10 a.m.
Signs to carry in the parade will be provided, wear blue and please bring your smiles and enthusiasm as the Party rolls into Election Season!
Candidates will be marching in the parade Read More
