Dr. Marisa Thompson On ‘Climate-Ready Trees’ June 1
Library News:
The community is invited to hear New Mexico State University’s (NMSU) Dr. Marisa Thompson discuss the challenges brought upon by the particular climate in New Mexico, and offer solutions and suggestions in choosing the right flora for the changing world.
This free talk is 2-3 p.m. June 1 at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos.
Dr. Thompson is a Horticultural Specialist at NMSU, and her body of research explores many areas of urban horticulture in New Mexico, including trees and orchards in New Mexico’s drought-prone regions. She is a leader in NMSU’s Master Gardener Extension Read More
Scenes Of Police Bomb Squad Responding To Call In Downtown Los Alamos – Turned Out To Be False Alarm
Scene of the Los Alamos police bomb squad responding to a call late this afternoon near the downtown post office on Central Avenue, which turned out to be a false alarm. Police had cordoned off the area with yellow tape until the all clear was received. Courtesy photo
Scene of the Los Alamos police bomb squad responding to a call late this afternoon near the downtown post office on Central Avenue, which turned out to be a false alarm. Courtesy photo
Scene of the Los Alamos police bomb squad responding to a call late this afternoon near the downtown post office on Central Avenue, which turned out to Read More
Los Alamos Elementary Schools Visit Municipal Justice Center To Learn About Law Enforcement & Judicial System
School Resource Officer Samantha Terrazas with the Los Alamos Police Department explains to students what the LAPD does. Courtesy photo
Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen and students participate in a mock trial of the ‘Three Little Pigs’. Courtesy photo
Los Alamos Municipal Court News:
The Los Alamos Municipal Court and Police Department collaborated to give children a glimpse into the criminal justice system during a field trip to the Municipal Justice Center. Throughout April, Judge Elizabeth Allen from the Los Alamos Municipal Court, along with School Resource Officers Samantha Terrazas Read More
Atomic City Transit To Reinstate Route 2M June 3
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Route 2M will be reinstated starting Monday, June 3.
Direct questions to the Atomic City Transit office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.
For specific route service schedules, visit https://www.losalamosnm.us/Services/Atomic-City-Transit Read More
Trail Closure At Overlook Park Begins Today
Map showing the section of trail at Overlook Park between Spirio Soccer Field and Softball Field 3 that will be closed to all traffic and pedestrians, beginning today and likely lasting into October.Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The section of trail at Overlook Park between Spirio Soccer Field and Softball Field 3 will be closed to all traffic, including pedestrians, beginning today, May 28.
This closure is necessary for work on interconnecting the irrigation system with the potable water system as a backup to the reclaimed water that is typically used to water the fields.
This work is expected Read More
County: Zamboni Naming Contest – Part II
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Ice Rink welcomed its new Zamboni in January 2024 and it needs a name.
January through mid-May, the Recreation Division held part one of the contest to name the new Zamboni and invited community members and those residing in surrounding areas to submit their ideas of what to name the Zamboni. Part one of the contest received over 200 hundred ideas, all mostly different.
Now it is time for Part II of the naming contest! Out of the 200+ submissions, ten were selected by the Recreation Division to move forward, for a public vote by ranking your favorite to least favorite Read More
Democratic Party Of Los Alamos Honors Amy Storey
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLA) honored longtime resident and party member Amy Storey, third from right, on May 18 at the 10th annual JFK Dinner at Pig+Fig Cafe. Among those gathered for the celebration from left, Michael Redondo, Ryn Herrmann, Laura Crucet, Storey, Beverly Neal Clinton and Denise Derkacs. Storey was instrumental, and, in fact, was one of the leaders of a small group of Democrats who worked to revitalize the county party in 2010. The award dinner memorializes John F. Kennedy, the first sitting President to visit Los Alamos, and is held near his May birthday. Read More
Hawk-to-Hilltopper Graduation Event Friday May 31
LAMS News:
The annual Los Alamos Middle School (LAMS) Hawk-to-Hilltopper event is noon to 3 p.m. Friday, May 31.
Celebrate 8th grade graduation with a fun BBQ lunch and traditional shaving cream fun! Free admission for 8th graders.
For more information, contact the Recreation Division at 505.662.8170.
Open Boating At Aquatic Center Tuesday May 28
COUNTY News:
Open boating will take place 7:10-8:10 p.m. Tuesday, May 28 at the Aquatic Center at 2760 Canyon Road. The doors will open half an hour earlier for boat cleaning before entry.
Boaters must provide their own boats. All watercraft including canoes, kayaks and rafts must be rinsed off on the patio before pool entry.
All participants must have a wristband from the front desk before entering the pool. Life jackets are recommended for participants. Read More
Los Alamos County Memorial Day Schedule
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is closed today, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
Essential personnel for police, fire and utility stand-by crews will continue to provide service 24/7.
For emergencies call 911. For utility emergencies related to electricity, gas, water and sewer, call police dispatch at 505.662.8222.
Other County facilities may have modified hours and services.
Check the following department pages for more information on holiday hours and closings:
Recreational Facilities:
Read MoreCounty Council To Meet In Regular Session Tuesday, May 28
County Council To Meet In Closed Session Tuesday May 28
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will meet in closed session 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at White Rock Fire Station #3 on N.M. 4.
The purpose of this closed session is to discuss of limited personnel
matters regarding the evaluation of the utilities manager.
The agenda for this closed session has been published and is available online at: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of May 27, 2024
COUNTY News:Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ 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. 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 Ramps-up
Los Alamos County Public Works Department, with Read More
Scenes Of 2024 Summer Concert Featuring Powell Brothers
Scene of the first Summer Concert of the 2024 season Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. The Los Alamos High School Jazz Ensemble opened and The Powell Brothers, a nationally touring Country/Americana band from Texas headlined the event, which was sponsored by TechSource and Longenecker & Associates. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos High School Jazz Ensemble was the opening act for the first Summer Concert of the 2024 season Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. The Jazz Ensemble opened for The Powell Brothers. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
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Atomic City Transit Extends Friday Night Bus Service Hours To Summer Concerts At Ashley Pond Park
COUNTY News:
Ride Atomic City Transit to the Los Alamos Summer Concerts at Ashley Pond Park all summer. The 2024 summer concert bus schedule extends service on three fixed routes to allow concert goers to leave their car at home and avoid parking hassles or a long walk to Ashley Pond Park.
The special bus service hours begin tonight, May 24, and run through Aug. 30.
Extended schedules for the North Community, North Mesa and White Rock routes will be available to serve those who want to ride the bus to and from the summer concerts. The extended Route 4, Route 6 and White Rock fixed routes will circulate Read More
County: Three Athletic Fields To Close For Renovations
COUNTY News:
Beginning Tuesday, Dara Jones and Hope athletic fields in White Rock and the Bomber athletic field in Los Alamos at North Mesa will be closed until the end of September.
According to the Los Alamos County Parks Division officials, the field closures are required as the renovation project gets underway to improve the playing surfaces of these fields to optimize the performance and safety for athletes. Los Alamos Landscaping and More was awarded the renovation contract.
Renovations include laser grading and leveling the fields for drainage, installing new sod, replacing Read More
Video: Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull On Work Session
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull gives an update on Tuesday’s work session. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Registration Open For 2nd Annual Northern New Mexico Fair And Rodeo Royal Court
COUNTY News:
A week remains for ladies and gentlemen from all over Northern New Mexico, ages 6 and up, to register for the 2nd Annual Northern New Mexico Fair and Rodeo Court Competition at Los Alamos County.
This competition is a revamped program of the Los Alamos County Queens Court Competition, that will allow for a larger age bracket for participation, categories for males of all ages, and the removal of Los Alamos County resident requirement to compete. Categories are the following: Category Grade Level Jr. Sweetheart (Ages 6-9) Grades 1st-3rd Sweetheart (Ages 10-13) Grades 3rd-8th Princess Read More
Piñon Splash Pad Opening Delayed
Piñon Splash Pad opeing delayed due to emergency call box not operating. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks Division regrets to inform the public that the opening of the highly anticipated Piñon Splash Pad, initially scheduled for May 24, has been delayed.
This decision comes after discovering the facility’s emergency call box is not operating, a safety feature mandated by the state of New Mexico.
Despite initial announcements last week that the Splash Pad would open in time for the Memorial Day weekend, the Parks Division discovered that the emergency call box had been Read More
Segment Of Canyon To Close May 24 Through June 3
Map of work zone. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
To ensure the safety of the traveling public and to facilitate the construction of a retaining wall for the Urban Trail Phase II, Los Alamos County Public Works Department announced that a segment of Canyon Road will be closed to through vehicular traffic between the Jewish Center and 300 feet west of 15th Street (see above map).
Work will start at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 24 and continue through Monday, June 3.
The Los Alamos Nature Center (PEEC), Canyoncito Montessori School, The United Church, and the Jewish Center will remain accessible from Central Read More
