Benson: You, Too, Can Vote Tuesday, June 4
By JODY BENSON
Los Alamos
People ignore the Primaries because they believe that there aren’t candidates with any opposition so why bother. Or maybe they didn’t get around to registering. Or they registered Declined to State and in NM, because we have “closed primaries” you must be a registered Republican or Democrat to be able to vote. Or hey (and this seems pretty popular)—who cares.
Let’s start with the first excuse. If you are registered Democrat or Republican it’s true that, except the Democrat District attorney, all candidates in the major parties are uncontested locally; however, nationally, Read More
Details For 2024 Primary Election On Tuesday June 4
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas reminds registered voters in Los Alamos County to participate in the 2024 Primary Election Tuesday, June 4.
Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with multiple locations for voters to cast their ballots or drop off an absentee ballot.
Polling Locations are as follows:
Los Alamos Townsite:
- Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave., Council Chambers
- Los Alamos Golf Course, 4244 Diamond Drive, Multi-purpose Rm.
- University of New Mexico-Los Alamos, 4000 University Drive, Bldg. 2, Rm. 230
- Betty Ehart Senior Center, 1101 Bathtub Row, Downstairs Classroom
Listening Session On Open Space & Trail Plan June 5
COUNTY News:
Reminder – The Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division invites the community to participate in a virtual listening session 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 5 via Zoom, passcode 364624.
This session is part of the planning process to update and consolidate the current open space and trails management plans. This session follows an in-person listening session that was held May 21, 2024, at Fuller Lodge.
Under contract with Los Alamos County, Sites Southwest Consultants is soliciting feedback from the community to understand key issues, priorities, and goals related to trails and Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: June 7-13, 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 7 to June 13, 2024:
Friday, June 7, 2024
- 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 AM The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11:00 AM County Council Meeting Replay 5-28-24
- 03:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 06:00 PM A Chat with Glendora
- 06:30 PM White House Chronicles
Cone Zone For Week Of June 3, 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.
DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Update
TLC Plumbing & Utility is in its initial ramp-up, and businesses Read More
Scenes From 2024 ChamberFest In Downtown Los Alamos
The iconic sand pile was back! Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual ChamberFest event Saturday in downtown Los Alamos. The popular sand pile was made possible by Enterprise Bank & Trust and Los Alamos County Transit. Enterprise Bank & Trust along with Triad/Los Alamos National Laboratory sponsored the event. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Leadership Los Alamos Board members Kirsten Bell, left, and Crystal Hollon man the nonprofit’s booth Saturday during ChamberFest in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Randy Hibben, a partner Read More
Wernicke: Parks & Recreation Board Update For May 2024
Approaching the finish line of the May 11, 2024 Jemez Mountain Trail Runs, an event that wouldn’t be possible without community volunteers and collaboration with Los Alamos County, Los Alamos National Laboratory and Santa Fe National Forest. Courtesy photo
By JAMES WERNICKE
Chair
Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Board
At the May Parks and Recreation Board (PRB) meeting, we were introduced to new staff members, Arborist Cindy Abbott and Irrigation Specialist Bobby Quidilla. Both bring impressive resumes and are poised to be valuable assets to our community, which faces unique challenges Read More
County Board Of Public Utilities Work Session June 5
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold a work session Wednesday, June 5, 2024. It will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Room 330, 3rd Floor of the Municipal Building.
Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89412512522.
The complete packet is available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More
County: Today’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program Postponed To Saturday June 8
COUNTY News:
Due to unforeseen issues, officials with the Los Alamos County Environmental Services division regret to inform residents that the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection program, scheduled for today, June 1, has been postponed until Saturday, June 8.
Environment Services Division officials apologize for the inconvenience.
The Eco Station offers residents an opportunity to safely dispose of a wide range of household hazardous waste, including but not limited to items such as paint, batteries, chemicals, Aerosol Spray Cans, Automotive Fluids, Corrosives, Cleaners, Read More
Los Alamos Utilities Board To Consider Rate Increase
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will discuss a potential natural gas rate increase to be effective Oct. 1, 2024, at its next meeting. An additional three public meetings, including two public hearings, for changes to the existing natural gas rates are planned.
The initial discussion will take place at the BPU work session on Wednesday, June 5. The BPU will not take any action on rate changes at this meeting. The first public hearing is scheduled for the June 26 BPU meeting. If the BPU approves a proposed rate ordinance at that time, it will be introduced to the Los Alamos Read More
Piñon Park Splash Pad Opening For Summer June 1
Piñon Park Splash Pad opens for the summer beginning Saturday. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks Division has announced that the Piñon Park Splash Pad at 10 Sherwood Blvd. in White Rock, will open to the public for the summer season, beginning Saturday, June 1 through Labor Day weekend, Sept. 2.
The facility’s opening was delayed one week after personnel discovered that the emergency call box, a safety feature mandated by the state of New Mexico for unsupervised facilities, was compromised due to some construction activity in the area. With the push of a button, the call Read More
Police & Paramedics Respond To Medical Call On Central
Los Alamos police officers and firefighter paramedics responding to the scene of a medical call this afternoon in reference to a woman laying on a bus bench at 1010 Central Ave. After initial assessment, LAFD Medic 6 paramedics transported the woman to Los Alamos Medical Center for care. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Councilor Melanee Hand Briefs Community On Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Melanee Hand provides a briefing on the May 28 council meeting during a taping Thursday at the Los Alamos Daily Post newsroom. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
PAC 8’s Summer Media Classes Start June 10
Openings remain in PAC 8’s Summer Media Classes, which start June 10. Courtesy/PAC 8
Openings remain in PAC 8’s Summer Media Classes, which start June 10. Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
Openings remain in PAC 8’s Summer Media Classes, which start June 10.
In Session 1, students will be producing a short documentary on the Bradbury Science Museum. In Session 3, students will create a short documentary on the Los Alamos History Museum. In other classes students learn how to use GoPro cameras, editing using Adobe Premiere, and Music Production using Logic Pro. Students also learn how to use digital cameras, Read More
Utilities Board Approves Rule Change … Customers With Solar Powered Residences Will See Lower Credit On Bills
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) passed a motion 4-1 to approve the proposed changes to Rule E-5, which covers interconnection with cogeneration and small power producers, during its regular meeting May 15.
The changes to the rule immediately take effect.
This was not a popular decision for those Department of Public Utilities (DPU) customers who will be affected by these changes – mainly those who installed rooftop solar power systems on their homes. A number of these customers attended the meeting to voice their Read More
On The Job In White Rock: Installing Fence At Overlook Park
On the job in White Rock on Monday is a crew from American fence company out of Albuquerque installing a chain link fence above the parking lot at Overlook Park. Photo by Shari Mills Read More
Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Features The Foggy Memory Boys Friday Night At Ashley Pond!
The Foggy Memory Boys from Taos headline the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
Sancre Productions News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce and Wheeed LLC bring the Foggy Memory Boys from Taos to the stage for the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park!
Drawing from a deep well of musical experience the Foggy Memory Boys have a unique string band perspective, contorting the sound into a New Mexican Wild-grass like nothing else out there. Structured around strong lyrical content, powerful melodies, and a musical bond that only a band of true brothers can create. Read More
Council Recognizes First Born On 10-Year Anniversary
Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann presents a proclamation to First Born Board President Karen Holmes and Executive Director Ellen Specter surrounded by friends and supporters during the Council meeting Tuesday evening in Council Chambers. The proclamation recognizes the First Born program on its 10 year anniversary. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Council Proclaims 2nd Week Of June LGBTQ+ Pride Week
Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti, left, presents a proclamation to Friends of Los Alamos Pride, from left, Chandra Marsden, Melissa Mackey, Kelly Dolejsi, Michael Dolejsi, Jocelyne Dolejsi, George Marsden, Ellen Specter, Amelia Dolejsi, Charlotte Lee and Katy Korkos. Courtesy/LAC Read More
County Arts In Public Places Board To Meet May 31
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Art in Public Places Board meet 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, 2024 in Room 110 at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. and via Zoom.
The Soom link, agenda and packet for the Art in Public Places Board special meeting to discuss a possible selection of art for the golf course retaining wall is available here.
