Scenes From LAPD 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial
Cmdr. Daniel Roberts and Cmdr. James Rodriquez at the Los Alamos Police Department’s 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial held Wednesday afternoon inside the Justice Center. The annual event pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Los Alamos Police Department’s 2024 Law Enforcement Memorial held Wednesday afternoon inside the Justice Center during which the American Heritage Girls sang the National Anthem. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Golf Course Improvements Taking Shape
Workers use a giant drill to bore holes for the 165-foot tall poles that will support the net at the golf course’s driving range. Courtesy/LAC
A bulldozer, operated by contractor Terry Nickel, scrapes the sod off one of the holes on the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Nickel explained the sod will be re-purposed as top soil. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos County Golf Course is looking a little different these days. It is not the whack of a golf club hitting a ball that can be heard at the course but the rumble of Read More
Los Alamos County Shares Hazing Method Reminders When Encountering Aggressive Coyotes Following Sightings Today At Diamond Roundabout
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County shared hazing method reminders when encountering aggressive coyotes following sightings today at the roundabout on Diamond Drive.
When encountering coyotes in your yard at home or out hiking on local trails, utilize the following methods of “hazing” to scare coyotes away from areas where coyotes are not welcome or if they are being aggressive.
The simplest method of hazing a coyote involves being loud and large: Stand tall, wave your arms, and yell at the coyote until they run away. If a coyote has not been hazed before, they may not immediately run Read More
Q&A With County Council Incumbent David Reagor
Council incumbent David Reagor
Staff Report:
Republican David Reagor is running for re-election for his seat on Los Alamos County Council. He recently answered questions from the Los Alamos Daily Post about the local election.
This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the June 4 Primary Election.
How long have you lived in Los Alamos?
Since 1986.
Where do you work?
Retired after 32 years at LANL. Currently serve on the Los Alamos County Council.
Why are you running for a second term on County Council?
To represent small businesses. To represent Read More
SALA Withdraws Application For County Funding
SALA Event Center owner Allan Saenz. Courtesy photo
By ALLAN SAENZ
Owner
SALA Event Center
Nearly a year after submitting a L.E.D.A (Local Economic Development Act) funding application to Los Alamos County for the Phase 2 development of SALA Event Center, I have made the difficult decision to withdraw from the process.
“My conclusion is that the hoped-for public-private partnership with Los Alamos County is not of serious enough interest to the County. We believed that there was a strong basis to partner on a project that would benefit both our business and the community. However, due to restrictive Read More
Reminder: Thursday Is Bike To Work Day
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County reminds residents that Thursday is Bike to Work Day.
and to stop by the Energizer Station at the Northwest corner of Diamond Drive and Canyon Road for Energizer Station at the NW Corner Diamond/Canyon Road
Schedule Of Events
Stop by in the morning or evening for drinks, snacks and bike related swag and giveaways.
- 7-9 a.m. – Energizer Station at the Northwest corner of Diamond/Canyon Road
- 5:30-7:30 p.m. – Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave.
- Presentations on the Urban Trail Construction, Future Alignment & Trail Phase Opening Dates
- Special Urban Trail site visit
Los Alamos County Social Services Division Partners With Local Public Libraries To Offer Evening Outreach Hours
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Social Services Division will begin offering additional evening outreach hours this week, to better assist individuals who may not be able to meet during regular business hours.
The Social Services Case Coordination Specialist will be available 5-8 p.m. on several days throughout the months of May and June at Mesa Public Library and the White Rock Branch Library:
Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave. in Los Alamos
5-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 15
5-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 29
5-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 12
White Rock Public Library, 10 Sherwood Blvd, in White Rock
5-8 p.m. Read More
Update On Multiple Water Leaks On Barranca Mesa And Report Of New Break On Rover Boulevard in White Rock
COUNTY News:
Water crews from the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are progressing on the repairs to multiple water leaks on Los Pueblos Street on Barranca Mesa. The leaks began Monday afternoon and DPU’s crews have been on-site since then.
Additionally, another water break was reported Tuesday afternoon on Rover Boulevard in White Rock.
Barranca Mesa residents, particularly those on the stretch of Los Pueblos from Chaco to the dead end, have been experiencing low-to-no water pressure for much of the time, and a full water outage for replacement of an underground pipe Read More
Los Pueblos Water Repairs Continue Today
COUNTY News:
Water crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) continue to work on multiple water leaks that occurred Monday afternoon on Los Pueblos Street on Barranca Mesa.
Residents on the stretch of Los Pueblos from Chaco to the dead end are experiencing low-to-no water pressure this morning during the repair work. No roads are closed for the work however drivers are asked to pass work zones cautiously.
A spokesman for DPU water operations said a piece of pipe will need to be replaced later today and residents should expect their water to be turned off for a couple of hours. Read More
Los Alamos County & LANL To Conduct Joint Emergency Preparedness Exercise Around Town Wednesday May 22
County/LANL News:
Los Alamos County and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) have scheduled a joint emergency preparedness exercise for Wednesday, May 22.
The exercise will test the preparedness of the County and Laboratory personnel, and their response in the case of an actual emergency.
The exercise will begin at 9 a.m. and last approximately five hours.
The event is only an exercise.
While several divisions across the County are participating, no County services or facilities will be impacted, including emergency and public safety services. Likewise, there will be no disruption to Read More
Mesa Public Library Storytime To Feature Nikoli Carr May 18
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Public Library announces a special guest for Storytime at 10:15 a.m. Saturday, May 18 in Mesa Public Library. Local Author Nikoli Carr will join library staff to read his recently published storybook “Wally the Wake-up Pup.”
Carr is a southern New Mexico native who has been writing stories since he was in second grade. A former employee of Los Alamos Public Library, he now lives in northern New Mexico with his wife and son, and their two dogs—one of whom is named Wally. “Wally the Wake-up Pup” is his first publication.
After Storytime, Nikoli Carr will answer any questions Read More
County: Bike To Work Events On Thursday May 16
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department, the Transportation Board and Community Services Department invite the community to celebrate “Bike to Work” events Thursday, May 16.
Bicyclists are invited to stop by the Energizer Station 7-9 a.m. at the northwest corner of Diamond and Canyon for refreshments, snacks and bike related swag.
The public is invited to Fuller Lodge 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday for a presentation on the Urban Trail Construction, future alignment & trail phase opening dates. There will be a special Urban Trail site visit and tour, all are welcome to Read More
Water Breaks Occurring On Los Pueblos
COUNTY News:
Water crews from Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are responding to multiple water leaks on Los Pueblos Street on Barranca Mesa.
Residents on the stretch of Los Pueblos from Chaco to the dead end are likely to experience reduced water pressure while repairs are being made.
No roads are closed for the work however drivers are asked to pass work zones cautiously.
The causes of the leaks haven’t been identified yet. DPU’s water operations staff don’t expect to turn water off in the neighborhood unless the repairs require underground pipe replacement, in which Read More
Video: Council Chair Derkas Highlights May 7 Meeting
Los Alamos County Council Chair Denise Derkacs provides a briefing on the council meeting held Tuesday, May 7. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Video Of 2024 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series
Cone Zone: Week Of May 13, 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 Ramps-up
Los Alamos County Public Works Department, with Read More
County Issues Wildlife Education Messages
County issues tips to follow when encountering coyotes. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued the following wildlife education messages based on feedback from the community and encounters communicated this week:
Encountering aggressive coyotes
- Be S.M.A.R.T.
- Stop! Do not run! If you run, the coyote may chase.
- Make yourself look big! Put your hands over your head or pull your jacket up over your head. Look as big as you can so the coyote knows that you are too tough to mess with.
- Announce forcefully, “Leave Me Alone”! Repeat if necessary. This lets the coyote know you are a person,
Utilities Board To Hold Open & Closed Sessions May 15
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will hold two sessions Wednesday, May 15 at the Los Alamos Nature Center, operated by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) at 2600 Canyon Road.
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/88515885437.
The CLOSED SESSION will begin at 4 p.m. in the PEEC Classroom and the REGULAR SESSION will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the PEEC Planetarium.
Both agendas are attached, and the complete packets are available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx Read More
State Announces $25 Million In Available Grants For Firefighter & EMT Recruitment In New Mexico
Sandoval County Fire Chief Eric Masterson
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SANTA FE—The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) has announced $25 million in available grants to local fire departments for firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT) recruitment.
DFA invites state and local entities to apply for funding May 15 through June 15.
“We’re proud to announce these grants, which will help bolster the ranks of critically important firefighters and EMT professionals in New Mexico,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said. “I encourage Read More
LA County Social Services To Host Blood Drive May 21
Map of where the blood drive will take place May 21 in the Municipal Building parking lot at 1000 Central Ave. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County, in collaboration with Vitalant, is hosting a blood drive to address the declining number of blood donations in the United States.
Scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Tuesday, May 21, the blood drive will take place in the Municipal Building parking lot at 1000 Central Ave.
Blood donations are essential for saving lives, as there is no substitute for human blood. Many patients, including those undergoing surgeries, battling cancer, or facing emergencies, Read More
