Scenes From Solar Car Race At ScienceFest 2024
And there off! Solar cars are put to the test in a head-to-head race today at ScienceFest 2024 Discovery Days at Ashley Pond Park. Many participants assembled their cars in the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) booth and the fastest and best-looking cars earned prizes. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
River Yokono Regis assembling his solar powered car in the PEEC booth to race today at ScienceFest 2024 Discovery Days at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From July 12, 2024 Summer Concert At Ashley Pond
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Ryn Herrmann kicks off the Summer Concert with opening remarks Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Sister Mary Mayhem opens the Summer Concert Friday at the pond. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Sister Mary Mayhem band members. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Sister Mary Mayhem band members. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Sister Mary Mayhem band members. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Summer Concert headliner Led ZepAgain poses with sponsors before the show. Photo by Nate Read More
County Seeks Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Applicants
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is accepting applications for three vacancies on the Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board.
This board is instrumental in advising the County Manager and Council on the expenditure of funds authorized by NMSA 1978, § 3-38-22, specifically for advertising, publicizing, and promoting tourist attractions and facilities in and around the County.
The Lodgers’ Tax, as established by Article II, Section 36-31 of the Los Alamos County Municipal Code, is a tax borne by transient persons using commercial lodging accommodations. The purpose of this tax is to generate revenue Read More
Scenes Of Summer Concert Underway At Ashley Pond
Scene of the Summer Concert underway this evening with headliner Led ZepAgain at Ashley Pond. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
Another scene of the Summer Concert underway this evening at Ashley Pond. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
A third view of the Summer Concert underway this evening at Ashley Pond. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com Read More
Mama Goose, Ed & Gosling Spotted At Ashley Pond
Mama goose, Ed and their gosling were spotted today at Ashley Pond. The gosling first debuted as a tiny yellow fluff ball with its mama in early June. Mama goose with her pal Ed laid approximately 11 eggs in early May. Los Alamos County Senior Animal Control Officer Theresa Phelan kept a watchful eye on the new parents and their eggs and checked them daily. When she noticed four of the eggs had been eaten by some predator, a dog igloo was erected around the nest and when bits of lettuce were spotted near the shelter, a small construction fence was installed. These precautions were taken, Phelan explained Read More
County Libraries And Social Services Division Announce After-Hours Outreach To Assist Community Members
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Social Services Division will offer evening hours at Los Alamos County Libraries to better assist people that may not be able to meet during regular business hours.
Once a week on Wednesday evenings, alternating the Mesa Public Library and the White Rock Branch Library, Social Services Case Coordination Specialist, Deni Fell, will be available to talk with community members.
After a very successful pilot this spring, the program will continue through the end of the year.
Community members curious about available programs, or in need of assistance with housing Read More
Update: Canyon Road Reconstruction Project Warranty Work
COUNTY News:
TLC Plumbing and Utility will complete the final portion of warranty work on July 15, for the Canyon Road Reconstruction project.
The warranty work will repair two water valve concrete collars that have become loose and pose a safety issue. Traffic cones will be placed over the concrete collars to allow for the concrete to cure. The traffic cones will be removed by the end of the day July 19.
Until cones are removed, the western driveway of the Aquatic Center and the driveway to Canyon Village Apartments will be restricted to right-in and right-out traffic movements. Vehicles exiting Read More
Water Line Break Repaired Along N.M. 4 Near White Rock
COUNTY News:
The water line along N.M. 4, just north of White Rock that broke this morning has been repaired and the pipeline will slowly be refilled overnight. This is done to purge any air entrapped in the line. Customers could potentially notice a drop in water pressure, but otherwise shouldn’t experience changes in water service.
Crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities worked on the break throughout the day.
The apparent cause for the break was a result of hydraulic hammering when one of the well pumps servicing the line momentarily lost power from the storms yesterday. The Read More
County Council Hears Update On Climate Action Plan
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
In Los Alamos, what is the worth of combating climate change? Just how much are the County and its residents willing to do to eliminate carbon emissions?
These questions were poised during Tuesday’s Los Alamos County Council meeting when Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule provided an update to the draft climate action plan along with Cascadia consultants.
Gurule described the climate action plan, which has been in development since the summer of 2023, as a map to sustainability in Los Alamos.
“This plan will serve as a road Read More
The Friends’ Bookstore Hosts Science Fiction Sale July 13
FLACL News:
In cooperation with ScienceFest, the Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries (FLACL) will be selling Science Fiction books 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13 at Mesa Public Library for $.50 for each hard cover, $.25 for each soft cover.
There will be hundreds of choices from Asimov to Zelazny and all proceeds from the sale and in the Friends Bookstore benefit the Los Alamso County libraries.
Here is another opportunity to increase one knowledge, book collection and gift giving while supporting education within the community.
Stop by this Saturday for FLACL’s outdoor sale while enjoying Read More
Bartlett: More Access To Lower Bayo And Pueblo Canyons
By MELISSA BARTLETT
Los Alamos
The current Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation policy for access to the lower part of Bayo and Pueblo canyons is too restrictive and discriminates against those of us who have limited abilities.
Currently, parking is allowed only in the small dirt lot near the gate on the road that leads to the waste water treatment plant. Private vehicles that park anywhere past the gate are subject to ticketing.
This means that to access the many lovely trails of lower Pueblo and Bayo Canyons, the only option is a hike on the paved road and risk the trucks or on a small hot dusty trail Read More
Notice Of Possible Quorum: DPU To Host Electric Vehicle DC Fast Charger Ribbon Cutting For Community July 15
DPU Notice Of Possible Quorum:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for its Electric Vehicle DC Fast Charger noon to 1 p.m. Monday, July 15 at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Members of the Board of Public Utilities may be present. Board members will not discuss any business and no action will be taken.
Facts:
- The Max power capacity of each charger is 62.5 kW.
- The cost to use the chargers is $0.35/kWh, payable through a required ChargePoint account.
- Chargers are available 24 hours per day.
- The ChargePoint app
Atomic City Transit Detours Friday July 12: Routes 1, 4C, 6C
Map indicating bus stop closures and stops on Trinity and Oppenheimer that can be utilized. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Due to a temporary closure on a section of Central Avenue, Atomic City Transit Routes 1 and concert service 4C and 6C will be detoured 4-9 p.m. Friday, July 12.
Route 1 will detour inbound to the transit center down Central Avenue left on 15th Street, right on Trinity Drive, right on Oppenheimer Drive and back onto Central Avenue.
Whtie Rock Route 2C will come up the Main Hill (N.M. 502) into Los Alamos and drop off/pick up on Trinity Drive near the Justice Center and continue to White Read More
County Parks And Recreation Board To Meet July 11
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at the Municipal Building.
The meeting is open to the public.
Click here to view the agenda. Read More
Splash N’ Dash At Aquatics Center July 10, 2024
Led ZepAgain Headlines Los Alamos Summer Concert
Led ZepAgain headlines the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series this Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
Sancre Productions News:
This Friday, July 12, ScienceFest and Waterstone Mortgage, the Jason Pike Team, have joined forces to bring the biggest show of the season, the world-famous Sony recording artist Led ZepAgain, an award-winning, 35-year strong tribute to Led Zeppelin. Additionally, Sister Mary Mayhem opens up the night, with the headliner coming on at 7p.m., all FREE at Ashley Pond Park.
Led ZepAgain has become highly regarded as the most accurate and authentic replication Read More
County On Living With Wildlife Including Bald Eagles
A bald eagle. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
When European colonists first arrived in North America, an estimated quarter million to half a million bald eagles lived in what is now the United States. This handsome eagle, native to North America, was selected as the national emblem of our new nation in 1782. However, despite being a national symbol, the bald eagle declined between 1782 and 1940. Eagles came to be viewed as killers of livestock; therefore, ‘varmints’ were to be eliminated.
In the early 20th Century, a bounty was set for bald eagles, paying 50 cents for each pair of feet; this reward was Read More
County Shares Information On Living With Wildlife
COUNTY News:
Beavers modify their environment to create habitats for food, shelter, and protection. Using rocks, mud, logs, and sticks, they dam shallow streams and form ponds in which they construct lodges.
Dams may reach heights of six feet or more and extend over large areas to form complex networks. Beaver dams increase total water surface area, stabilize stream flows, prevent erosion, and raise the level of water tables. As ponds behind beaver dams fill, new nesting, feeding, and winter habitats for trout, cavity-nesting birds, migratory birds, and other mammals are created. Water Read More
Scenes From 2024 4th Of July Spectacular At Overlook
The drone show for the 2024 4th of July Spectacular was provided by Sky Elements. The 4th of July Spectacular was produced by Sancre Productions and the Los Alamos County Community Services Department and held Thursday at Overlook Park in White Rock. The event was sponsored by SMSI, Merrick, Positive Energy Solar, Nuclear Care Partners, Southwest Cannabis, Los Alamos Visiting Nurse Service and Wheeed LLC. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The annual fireworks display was provided by the Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the 2024 4th of July Read More
Canceled: July 16, 2024 Personnel Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Personnel Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 16 has been canceled.
Notice has been published and is available online at: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More
