Cone Zone For Week Of June 10, 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 “Projects/Public Works” link 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.
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section Read More
Crowd Scenes From Summer Concert June 7 At Ashley Pond
Scene from the Summer Concert with headliner ‘Those Crazy Nights: A Tribute To Journey’ Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Scene of the large crowd at the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Party to Go! provides extra fun at the concert every Friday night. Photo by VaLynn Purvis
Scene from the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo Read More
County Council To Hold Regular Session June 11
COUNTY News:
The complete agenda packet for the June 11, 2024, County Council – Regular Session has been published and is available online here. Read More
Customer Care & DPU Closed 11:30 AM-1:30 PM June 14
COUNTY News:
The lobby-facing windows at the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center inside the Municipal Building as well as the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) suite will be closed between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 14, while staff attends an annual employee picnic.
The Customer Care Center and DPU are typically open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Staff will respond to voice mail and email messages when they return to the office.
Those customers who prefer to interact with staff in person are asked to do so outside of that two-hour window.
To reach the Customer Care Center, Read More
Shin: Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Boundaries Would Not Strengthen Local Business Activity
By LISA SHIN
Optometrist
Los Alamos Family Eyecare
On May 7, our County Council approved the boundaries of a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA). Based on the criteria for having an MRA, “aged infrastructure, low occupancy rates, and conditions of blight,” the 800 Trinity building should not be included in its boundaries. I would like to submit my public comment made at this meeting.
“I’m Lisa Shin and I’m Secretary of the 800 Trinity Condo Association. I’m a small business owner and a health care provider. And I have strong objections to including 800 Trinity in the MRA and I ask that you exclude Read More
Los Alamos Police Warn Public Of Local Scam Claiming To Be From Publisher’s Clearing House
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) has received several reports of residents receiving mail or phone calls stating they won the Publisher’s Clearing House (PCH) sweepstakes.
There are common red flags to spot these scams:
You’re told you won a giveaway you didn’t enter. You’ll never win a competition that you didn’t enter unless you’re accepting the winnings on someone else’s behalf;
Someone called you to announce that you had won. PCH never calls ahead to let you know you won. Phone call award notifications are always a Publishers Clearing House phone scam, and you should hang Read More
Canyon Road To Reopen Today, June 7 By 3 PM
COUNTY News:
- Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-Use Trail Project
The segment of Canyon Road closed to through vehicular traffic will reopen by 3 p.m. today, June 7.
During the week of June 10, the contractor will continue construction of the Urban Trail along the north side of Canyon Road between the tennis courts and the Los Alamos Nature Center driveway.
The shoulder along the north side of Canyon Road in this area is closed. Two lanes of traffic will generally be maintained with flagger operations used when a lane is needed for construction vehicles access to the work area. Vehicles and bicyclists Read More
County To Host Town Hall For East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area June 27 In Fuller Lodge
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is holding a town hall meeting starting at 6:30 p.m., June 27 in Fuller Lodge, to discuss next steps in developing the East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) Plan.
This initiative aims to address issues like vacant properties, low commercial activity, and deteriorating infrastructure. The town hall provides an opportunity for community members to learn more about the project, ask questions, and provide valuable input on the project.
The MRA Plan will identify community-supported projects, programs, and policies to address identified Read More
County Council Learns About Los Alamos Police Department Efforts To Promote Safe Driving And Curb Bad Behaviors
Deputy Chief Oliver Morris
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Driver safety is a big focus of the Los Alamos Police Department, Los Alamos County Council learned during its May 21 work session.
Promoting safe driving and curb poor driving is under discussion.
According to the staff report, there is some good news in the traffic citation data. Accidents total 75 so far in 2024, a drop compared to 196 in 2023 and 751 in 2022. Criminal citations related to traffic decreased to six so far in 2024 compared to 34 in 2023 and 24 in 2022.
“There are a lot of opportunities to increase Read More
County Public Hearing On Proposed Animal Ordinance
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave., as part of its scheduled council meeting.
The hearing will consider proposed Ordinance 02-355, which seeks to amend Chapter 6, the section of Los Alamos Code that governs animals.
Some of the proposed amendments include:
- Modifying the prohibition of unreasonable animal noises,
- Changes related to animal bites and impounding procedures,
- Updates regarding unclaimed animals,
- Removing the Municipal Court’s authority over dangerous dogs as dangerous
Community Services Corner: Summer Programming At The Public Library
By CORY STYRON
Director
Community Services Department
The Los Alamos Public Library has launched the Summer 2024 programming and events lineup. There will be activities and programs for all ages, including reading challenges (with prizes!), expert talks, special guests at What’s Up Wednesdays, crafting workshops, and ATOMICON!
All our events are updated regularly and kept in our Library Event Calendar, which can be found on our website at LosAlamosLibrary.org. We now have a link to the Library Event Calendar on the Los Alamos County website’s Events Page, too.
On June 1, the Los Alamos Community Read More
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Needs Drivers!
Atomic City Transit’s Stephanie Conrad takes part in this year’s Earth Day Festivities. County Council learned during its work session May 21 that ACT is need of more drivers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
During a previous fiscal year budget hearing, Los Alamos County Council approved an option for Atomic City Transit (ACT) to kick off a pilot project for a Saturday bus service.
The pilot project has yet to happen. The reason? The same one that so many other entities face: lack of employees.
Public Works Department Read More
Final Tally On Unofficial 2024 Primary Election Results
Los Alamos County Democratic Party Chair Andrea Determan and Democratic candidate for County Clerk Michael Redondo look over 2024 Primary Election returns Tuesday night at the Municipal Building. Determan, Redondo and Rep. Christine Chandler, also a Democratic who is running for re-election, were the only Party officials and candidates to gather Tuesday night at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Another Primary Election drew to a close last night. Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas attributed Read More
Utilities Board To Meet Today In Council Chambers
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold a work session at 5:30 p.m. today, June 5, 2024, in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
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 agenda packet is available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More
Final Unofficial 2024 Primary Election Results
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, right, and Deputy Clerk Allison Collins post the final unofficial 2024 Primary Election totals tonight in the Boards and Commissions Room at the Municipal Building. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Unofficial 2024 Primary Election Results For White Rock Early Voting
Unofficial 2024 Primary Election Results For Municipal Early Voting
Los Alamos County Clerk Shares First Returns Of The Night
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas shares the first election returns of the night at the Municipal Building. Returns will stream live shortly at ladailypost.com. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
2024 Primary Election Results Coming Soon!
Los Alamos Daily Post’s Nate Limback sets up for live streaming of the 2024 Primary Election results about to get underway this evening in the Boards and Commissions Room at the Municipal Building. Watch live streaming of results and candidate interviews by Post Government Reporter Kirsten Laskey at ladailypost.com. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Scene As 2024 Primary Election Voting Closes In Los Alamos
Los Alamos County Poll Worker Ed Santiago, left, and Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, right, in Council Chambers as voting in the 2024 Primary Election comes to a close at 7 p.m. today. Watch ladailypost.com all evening for election results and live streamed interviews with the candidates. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost Read More
