Last Chance To See Off-Grid: Women Of The Mesa
‘Alia – Holding the Sky’ by Beverly Branch. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery
‘Brenda M – My Home is Alive’ by Beverly Branch. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery
STEP UP GALLERY News:
Tuesday, June 25, is the last day to view “Off-Grid: Women of the Mesa” at the Step Up Gallery.
The exhibit features figurative oil paintings by Beverly Branch. There are 39 large portraits showcases women and their families who live on the mesa west of Taos and Pilar whose homes are not connected to the power grid.
During the opening reception May 23, Step Up Gallery manager Diane Stoffel captured some of the real women behind Read More
Los Alamos Police Arrest 4 During Operation L.E.A.D
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) Criminal Investigations Unit arrested four people this morning, June 18, during Operation L.E.A.D (Law Enforcement Against Drugs), a LAPD drug sweep.
The operation began around 7 a.m. and resulted from four months of work by the department’s Criminal Investigation Unit.
Cmdr. Daniel Roberts confirmed that the operation was successful and there were no injuries while taking suspects into custody at several local residences. Cmdr. Roberts said investigators recovered drugs, drug paraphernalia and that future arrests are likely as the Read More
County Invites Community To BMX Track Listening Session
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division is seeking feedback from the community for the proposed BMX track on North Mesa. With a new project manager and new contractor, Actions Sports Design, the project team is starting fresh with a listening session.
Community members are invited to meet the new team and provide input at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave.
Since its inception in 2019, this project has faced numerous challenges, including multiple false starts, the departure of key staff, project scope concerns, and the impact of the pandemic. Read More
NMDWS To Host Rapid Hire Event June 17-18
NMDWS News:
ALBUQUERQUE — The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS) Labor Relations Division (LRD) will host a rapid hire event on Monday in Albuquerque to fill critical positions.
Staff will interview interested candidates on-site between 1 and 5 p.m., Monday, June 17, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 18, at the New Mexico Workforce Connection employment center located at 501 Mountain Rd NE in Albuquerque.
The division aims to fill more than a dozen positions including Wage & Hour State Investigator and Public Works Management Analyst roles during the event.
“Enforcing Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of June 17, 2024
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors.
For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.
ease 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 works 7 a.m. to 5
Hampton: Transportation Board Update On June 6 Meeting
By DAVID HAMPTON
Chair
Los Alamos County Transportation Board
At our last Transportation Board meeting, June 6, 2024, we received a presentation and took public comment on a proposed study for N.M. 502/Trinity Drive for the stretch between Knecht Street and Oppenheimer Drive.
This study will analyze existing conditions and propose alternatives, which are in accordance with the Strategic Leadership Plan, the Downtown Plans, Bicycle Transportation Plans and Road Safety Audit.
We also received a presentation on criteria for mid-block crosswalks. Member Karen Edwards asked that accessibility Read More
‘OFF-GRID: Women Of The Mesa Draws Rave Reviews
‘April – She Brings Water’ by Beverly Branch. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery
STEP UP GALLERY News:
The exhibit of 39 large oil portraits called “OFF-GRID: Women of the Mesa” by artist Beverly Branch is getting rave reviews from local and regional visitors.
“If you haven’t been to the exhibit, you must. It is the best–as in the BEST–art shown at the Step Up. She is a painter in the Taos Artist style, and her paintings make you wish you were inside them with those remarkable women. Leaving the gallery and looking around the windy streets rolling with traffic, you definitely, definitely wish you could Read More
Video: Councilor Havemann Discusses June 11 Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann discusses the June 11 Council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Nathaniel Krantz To Headline Summer Concert Friday
Rising New Mexico country star Nathaniel Krantz to headline the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
Sancre Production News:
This Friday, June 14, the Los Alamos National Laboratory Foundation, New Mexico Music Commission and New Mexico Consortium have joined forces to bring in rising New Mexico country star Nathaniel Krantz to headline the Summer Concert.
The fun starts at 6 p.m. with a youth performance by Moving Arts Española and the headliner comes on at 7p.m., all FREE at Ashley Pond Park!
Albuquerque native, Krantz has always had a love for music. He started Read More
Bandelier’s Mandatory Shuttle Service Begins June 27
The Bandelier shuttle begins service to Frijoles Canyon Thursday, June 27. Courtesy photo
BANDELIER News:
Bandelier National Monument is beginning its free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon on June 27, 2024.
The shuttle, provided by Atomic City Transit, boards at the White Rock Visitor Center. It is mandatory from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily except for those who meet one of the following exceptions:
- Has a disability placard displayed on their vehicle
- Are traveling with pets
- Conducting park-related business
- Organized commercial tour groups traveling in their own bus or van
- Are camping
ACT Suspends Route 2M Due To Driver Shortage
COUNTY News:
Due to an extreme driver shortage, Atomic City Transit (ACT) suspended operations of Route 2M beginning at 3:05 p.m. today, June 13 through Friday, June 14.
Passengers needing to travel to White Rock from downtown should board Route 1 and transfer to Route 2T at the Transit Center.
ACT apologizes for the short notice and inconvenience.
Passengers in need of any assistance with planning their trip due to the short notice should call the ACT office at (505).661.RIDE (7433) and a Customer Service Representative will be available to help.
For any additional information, call (505).661.RIDE Read More
T-Board Weighs In On Trinity Drive Improvement Options
View of the portion of Trinity Drive from Oppenheimer Drive to 15th Street that could see some improvements to better serve multiple modalities and improve safety. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Based on feedback from the Los Alamos County Transportation Board, perhaps the best way to serve multiple modalities and improve safety along Trinity Drive, is to literally slow down.
As part of a project to study existing conditions on Trinity Drive, which is being coordinated with New Mexico Department of Transportation Read More
Council Unanimously Oks Revised Animal Code Ordinance
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved a revised animal code ordinance at its meeting Tuesday night in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The revised ordinance reflects the feedback Council provided to county staff in March, based on input received from the community.
An overview of the revisions listed in the staff report includes the following:
- Removes all provisions of the code that are shelter policies.
Allows the Police Chief to develop and promulgate rules and policies on shelter
Due To Staff Shortage ACT To Suspend Route 2M
COUNTY News:
Due to staff shortage, Atomic City Transit (ACT) will suspend operations of Route 2M beginning Friday, June 21 until further notice. Please use Route 2T during this time.
ACT did receive feedback asking to consider suspending Route 2T instead of 2M should the need arise, since 2M provides a more direct route downtown.
After much deliberation, several factors influenced the decision to cancel Route 2M over 2T:
- Route 2T connects to all routes at the Transit Center, while 2M does not connect to Route 6 during non-peak times or Route 5
- Route 2T provides service to more areas in White Rock,
Atomic City Transit Service Schedule On Juneteenth Holiday
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) has announced that fixed route bus service will not operate on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
ACT will operate a Dial a Ride Service 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. that day but passengers must call (505) 661-RIDE (7433) to schedule a ride on a first come first serve basis beginning at 5:45 a.m. Monday June 17. The last call to reserve a ride is 5:15 p.m.
Please have the following information available when scheduling a ride:
- Rider’s name
- Pick-up and drop off locations; and
- Phone number.
Regular services will resume Thursday, June 20.
Call the Read More
Los Alamos County Council Honors Deputy Chief Morris
Los Alamos County Council recognized Deputy Police Chief Oliver Morris this evening in Council Chambers for ‘his exemplary service to Los Alamos County’. Morris is retiring Friday after 20 years of service. Pictured from left, Councilor Randall Ryti, Morris, his wife Kateri Morris and their children Ty and Sierra. Courtesy/LAC Read More
County Parks & Recreation Board To Meet June 13
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Find the agenda and meeting packet here: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Read More
2024 Northern New Mexico Royalty Court Crowned
2024 Northern New Mexico Royalty Court: Queen Belita Martinez, Princess Jewel Jaramillo – 2nd year running, Sweetheart Lilyanne Montoya and Jr. Sweetheart Ashleigh Enriquez. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Over the past weekend, Los Alamos County held the 2nd Annual Northern New Mexico Fair & Rodeo Royalty Court Competition. The competition had six registrants, two for Jr. Sweetheart, one for Sweetheart, one for Princess and two for Queen.
Each contestant gave a formal speech before a panel of judges and competed in a horsemanship contest.
The crowned court for 2024 includes: Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: June 14-20, 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, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for June 14 to June 20, 2024:
Friday, June 14, 2024
- 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 AM The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11:00 AM County Council Meeting Replay 6-11–24
- 03:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 06:00 PM Los Alamos Historical Society – Imperial
New Look For VisitLosAlamos.org Goes Live June 11
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced the launch of a newly redesigned VisitLosAlamos.org, set to go live Tuesday, June 11, 2024. This fresh, modern website is designed to enhance the user experience, providing visitors with an engaging, intuitive platform to explore the unique offerings in Los Alamos.
Key Features of the New VisitLosAlamos.org:
- Modern Design: The new website boasts a sleek, contemporary design that reflects the dynamic spirit of Los Alamos;
- Enhanced Navigation: Improved site architecture and a user-friendly interface make it easier to discover attractions,
