Project Oppenheimer In Los Alamos Earns Historical Society Of New Mexico Award
Los Alamos County Assistant Public Information Officer Leslie Bucklin holds up the Dorothy Woodward Award that was given to Project Oppenheimer by the Historical Society of New Mexico April 27. Courtesy photo
Scene from the awards banquet held April 27 by the Historical Society of New Mexico. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
All those posters, coffee mugs and internet memes celebrating the virtues of teamwork are in fact, correct. Collaboration can reap great results.
Take for instance Project Oppenheimer, which formed in conjunction to Read More
New Mexico Counties Elects Gerard Saiz As National Rep.
Gerard Saiz
Newly elected NMC National Representative
NMC News:
SANTA FE – During the New Mexico Counties (NMC) Board of Directors meeting on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Silver City, the Board elected Gerard Saiz, who is a Valencia County Commissioner, to fill the vacant position on the National Association of Counties (NACo) Board representing New Mexico at the national level.
Commissioner Saiz assumed his responsibilities upon adjournment of the Board meeting.
Since NMC is a 100% state, which means all 33 counties are members of NACo, it is allowed a second board representative. Harding County Read More
Los Alamos Federated Republican Women Express Appreciation To LAPD During 2024 National Police Week
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) expressed appreciation to members of the Los Alamos Police Department during National Police Week by presenting gift baskets to them. Cmdr. Daniel Roberts and Ofc. Jason Osborn accepted the gifts from LAFRW members Jean Johnson, Soo Shin, Linda Bullock, Dianne Coane, Adda Moldt, Cathy Walters and Cheryl Stead. Courtesy/LAFRW Read More
County Art In Public Places Board To Meet May 23
COUNTY News:Op-Ed: The Ongoing Advantages To Rooftop Solar In Los Alamos County
By CONNOR DERMODY
connor@cleanearthconsultants.com
For a bit over a month, there’s been a lull, a lapse to the enthusiasm and interest folks in Los Alamos County have with the service that I provide. I work as a residential photovoltaic (PV) consultant, and the majority of my client base is within the County. The reason for the inactivity or radio silence stems from last week’s motion by the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) at their May 15 meeting surrounding the changes to Interconnection Rule E-5, specifically the rate at which homes with rooftop solar (RTS) will be credited for energy sent out Read More
Environmental Sustainability Board May 16 Meeting Recap
By SHANNON BLAIR
Member
Environmental Sustainability Board
The monthly Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) was held last Thursday May 16. The board received an overview presentation on the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Water Plans from the county’s Water and Energy Conservation Coordinator Abbey Hayward.
Hayward covered the five water plans the county updates and utilizes in their water planning and conservation efforts (DPU Guiding Water Plans, Source Water Protection Plan, Non-Potable Master Plan, Long-Range Water Supply Plan, and Water & Energy Read More
Water Repair Underway On Bryce Avenue In White Rock
COUNTY News:
Water operations crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are in White Rock on Bryce Avenue tackling a water break.
The break is between Louise Avenue and Aragon Avenue. The road is closed through the work zone and drivers may detour using Louise Avenue and Aragon Avenue.
The damage has been isolated to a slow leak so while water pressure dropped in the area previously, it should be back to, or close to, normal for most properties. The houses in direct proximity to the leak will lose water service during the repair.
DPU’s supervisors of the Gas, Water and Sewer Division Read More
Canceled: All Open Gym Programs This Week
COUNTY News:
The Open Gym Programs, in partnership with the Los Alamos County Recreation Division and Los Alamos Public Schools, are canceled this week (May 20-27), which includes Memorial Day weekend May 25, 26, 27. Read More
Los Alamos County Parks Division Opens Registration For Stable Lot Reallocation Drawing Wednesday May 22
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Parks Division announced that registration opens, Wednesday, May 22, for the June 14 drawing to reallocate a horse lot at the North Mesa Stables. The registration form is available on the County’s website under North Mesa Stable Reallocation Draw.
The North Mesa Stables are on public land owned by Los Alamos County. Separate stable lots are individually licensed to residents on an annual basis, but the improvements on each lot are owned by the licensee. Los Alamos County has one lot – 143 – for which improvements and the associated lot license will be made available Read More
2024 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Opens Friday Night Featuring The Powell Brothers
The Powell Brothers open the 2024 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo
From Sancre Productions:
The 2024 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series has announced its opening night artists, The Powell Brothers, a nationally touring Country/Americana band from Texas, sponsored by local tech companies and long-time series supporters Longenecker & Associates and TechSource.
The Powell Brothers combine elements of folk-rock, rootsy soul, and country that make this band a special treat for concert attendees who enjoy many genres. Perseverance, resilience, Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: May 24-30, 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 May 24-30, 2024:
Friday, May 24, 2024
- 6 a.m. — Deocracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now! 5-07-24
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — A Chat with Glendora
- 6:30 p.m. — White House Chronicles
- 7 p.m. — Chamber
County Utilities Assistance Drive Raises $4,000
The CommuniTREE in the Municipal Building became a giving tree in April with leaves signifying contributions from the community to the Utilities Assistance Program (UAP) run by the Utilities Department. By the end of the month, the tree was fully green with leaves and donations totaled $4,000. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
In April, the CommuniTREE in the Los Alamos County Municipal Building became a giving tree with leaves signifying contributions to the Utilities Assistance Program (UAP) run by the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU). By the end of the month, the tree was fully Read More
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Will Not Operate May 27 In Observance Of Memorial Day
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) will not operate Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
Service will resume Tuesday, May 28.
Call the ACT office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.
For the specific route service schedules, click here. Read More
Scenes From EXIT Realty’s Clean-up Diamond Drive Event
EXIT Realty Advantage NM associate brokers and their children rolled up their sleeves, grabbed some trash bags and made the stretch of Diamond Drive sparkle from Arkansas/38th Street to Club Road Saturday morning. EXIT Realty took responsibility for that section of Diamond Drive under the County’ s ‘Adopt a Road’ program. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from EXIT Realty Advantage NM associate brokers picking up trash Saturday morning along Diamond Drive from Arkansas/38th Street to Club Road. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
EXIT Realty Advantage NM associate brokers Read More
Op-Ed: Allen Saenz Clarifies SALA’s Decision To Withdraw LEDA Application
By Allen Saenz
Owner
SALA Event Center
Initial Thoughts on the County Manager’s Response
After reading the County Manager’s response to SALA’s announcement, I would like to offer further perspective. I am not surprised that the County Manager saw security preferences as the only issue. However, my perception is that the County was unable to respond to the SALA application in a timely manner due to the lack of a solid process and guidelines for handling LEDA applications. The County seemed to make up many rules and “explicit requirements” as we went along. I repeatedly requested objective standards Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of May 20, 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
Laurent Addresses SALA’s LEDA Application Withdrawal
By County Manager Anne Laurent:
I would like to thank Allan Saenz for his hard work and dedication to making the SALA Event Center a success now and into the future. I also respect his decision to pursue other funding avenues rather than continuing to seek a grant under the Local Economic Development Act (LEDA).
From the County’s perspective, the bureaucracy Allan speaks of surrounds one issue – the legal requirement of the private entity receiving the public funding to provide security, or collateral, for the loan or grant amount until the terms of the agreement have been satisfied. (Specifically, Read More
New Open Space And Trails Management Plan To Be Developed For Los Alamos
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has hired Sites Southwest Consultants to develop an Open Space and Trails Management Plan for the County. To do that, they are supposed to review, update, and consolidate the relevant County documents, beginning with the 2013 Community Trail Plan.
The plan is intended to provide a set of recommendations to meet the needs of all users of the County’s trails and open space. One requirement of the contract is to hold meetings to solicit public input. The consultant is hosting two listening sessions for community members “to help us understand key community issues, Read More
2024 Summer Concert Series Begins May 24 With Changes
Courtesy/LAC
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Summer is officially here with the arrival of the annual Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, beginning May 24 through Aug. 30.
Every Friday night, local and regional musical acts in a variety of genres will take the Ashley Pond Park stage, while attendees mingle, dance, sing along, and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the park and downtown Los Alamos.
There are some changes to the 2024 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, that Sancre Productions and the Los Alamos Community Services Department would like to make the community and concert-goers aware of: Read More
Annual Flower Baskets Beautify Downtown Los Alamos
Brandon Page of Los Alamos Landscaping and More with one of the annual springtime flower baskets being hung on light poles this morning along Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. ‘Petree Gardens grew the flowers again this year and did such an excellent job!’ Los Alamos Landscaping and More owner Craig Wehner said. ‘This is one of my favorite days of the year because it makes our town just a little prettier. I’m so proud to have two local businesses involved in this community event.’ Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Raul Ramirez and Carlos Archuleta of Los Alamos Landscaping and More getting Read More
