John Craig Appointed Deputy County Manager
John Craig
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent has announced the appointment of John Craig as the new deputy county manager, effective April 29.
Craig joins Linda Matteson, who serves in the same capacity. Together they will share responsibilities to support Laurent in achieving the Council’s strategic goals and ensuring that the County government remains responsive to the needs of its residents.
Earning a Master of Public Policy and Administration degree from Columbia University and with more than 25 years of city and county administration and management, Craig brings Read More
Annual Sticker Shock Campaign Kicks Off For Prom
Los Alamos High School Student Risk Prevention Team members McKenna Bernstein, second from right and Alea Kretz, right, pose outside of Papa Murphys with co-owner Gayle Cunningham, left, and LAPS Prevention Support Specialist Kristine Coblentz, second from left. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council and the Los Alamos High School Student Risk Prevention Team are implementing their annual Sticker Shock Campaign in anticipation of high school prom which will be held Saturday, April 27.
Sticker Shock is a public information campaign designed to remind community Read More
County’s Outdoor Watering Schedule Starts Next Week
COUNTY News:
Community members who water outdoor spaces are reminded that the irrigation schedule under Water Rule W-8 will be in effect from May 1 through Sept. 30. Falling under the rules and regulations of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), W-8 outlines requirements for the conservation of water that is delivered to and used by DPU customers.
Under the water rule, DPU customers should water outdoors no more than three times per week. Anyone with odd address numbers is asked to limit their watering to Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Those with even address numbers are asked Read More
Lily Is Available For Adoption At Los Alamos Animal Shelter
Lily is a 5-year-old Australian Cattle Dog and Bernese Mountain Dog mix surrendered by her owner on March 16 to the Los Alamos Animal Shelter. She enjoys long, fast walks and likes to play. She will be available to meet at a special adoption event this weekend at Petsense, 1506 N. Riverside Drive in Española along with other adorable pets. All adoption fees will be waved during this event. The Los Alamos Animal Shelter is at 226 East Road. For information, call 505.662.8179 or visit https://www.facebook.com/LosAlamosAnimalShelter/. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Public Meeting On Denver Steels Phase II Improvements
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board and Public Works Department will hold a public meeting to discuss the reconstruction improvements in the Denver Steels Area (36th Street/Ridgeway Drive/Questa Drive/Pueblo Drive). The meeting is 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. and via Zoom.
Use the following link to join the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81357060773
The project consists of a full reconstruction including pavement replacement and ADA safety improvements of Western Area No. 2 Neighborhood Denver Read More
Los Alamos County Announces Planned Management Change For Housing Programs
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County and the Los Alamos Housing Partnership (LAHP) have announced they will be ending their partnership after 30 years of success.
“We are grateful for the work LAHP has done over the years managing the Home Renewal Program and Homebuyer Assistance Program,” Dan Osborn, Housing & Special Projects Manager at Los Alamos County said. “Under the most recent contract LAHP has allowed us to give out nearly $2 million to a total of nearly 100 homeowners – something we couldn’t have done without them.”
LAHP, a local non-profit organization, has been managing both programs Read More
Quemazon Place Road Repair Scheduled For April 26, 29, 30
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
After water from a leaking gate valve and subsequent repair efforts destroyed a roadway in the Quemazon subdivision Wednesday, Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and the Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division collaborated on a plan to fix the road as quickly as possible.
Repairs are scheduled for Friday, Monday and Tuesday April 26, 29, 30.
The water leak occurred on the block of Quemazon Place between Tranquilo and Sereno. DPU Gas, Water and Sewer crews worked late into the night to prep the road for asphalt replacement. Due to the size and Read More
BPU Hits Pause On Revising Rule On Credits To Homeowners For Solar Power … More Review Is Needed
Example of a group of solar battery panels on the roof of a home. Photo by scanrail
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After lengthy discussions and a lot of public feedback, the Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities (BPU) decided during its April 17 meeting, to postpone a decision regarding revisions to the rule defining how solar customers receive credits for electricity contributed to the grid from their rooftop solar panels, until all the public’s feedback and input can be addressed.
Though a decision was not made during the board meeting, all questions Read More
Styron’s CSD Corner: Update On County’s Efforts To Assist Community Members Experiencing Homelessness
By CORY STYRON
Director
County Community Services Department
Over the past six months our Social Services Division, led by Manager Jessica Strong under the Los Alamos County Community Services Department, has initiated a new pilot program focused on mobile outreach services. This endeavor aims to support individuals in our community who are currently experiencing homelessness or are at imminent risk of becoming homeless. It’s an initiative funded by a $165,000 grant from the New Mexico Department of Health, and I am proud to say that Los Alamos is among fourteen counties selected Read More
Cultivating Soil Health For Sustainable Future In New Mexico
By RYAN RAINMAKER
Los Alamos Sustainability Alliance
Soil here, Soil there, Soil everywhere!
Soil health has become one of my favorite things to learn about over the past five years and it keeps getting more and more interesting. I’d like to share some of the most amazing things I’ve learned and how you can implement them in your own spaces.
Soil, although small in nature and often overlooked, is a foundational piece of our ecosystems. Soil plays a vital role in the health, vitality, and productivity of our environment. It is also one of the most powerful tools for watershed restoration as it is an Read More
Council Tentatively Oks CDD FY 2025 Budget
Los Alamos County Community Development Department Director Paul Andrus presents his department’s FY 2025 budget to council during its budget hearing Tuesday in Council Chambers. Council voted 6-0, with Councilor Keith Lepsch absent, to tentatively approve the approximately $19 million budget. Additionally, council voted to place the Community Development’s budget option, which is $250,000 for a historic preservation master plan, to the parking lot, meaning it will be discussed later. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves CSD FY 2025 Budget
Los Alamos County Community Services Department Director Cory Styron presents his department’s FY 2025 budget to council during its Tuesday budget hearing. Council voted, 6-0 with Councilor Keith Lepsch absent, to tentatively approve the approximately $33.4 million budget along with two budget options: $122,185 for a Case Coordination Specialist for Social Services and $100,000 for the recommendation identified in the Comprehensive Health Plan. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Oks Fire Dept. FY 2025 Budget
Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes, left, and LAFD Senior Management Analyst Xavier Anderson present LAFD’s FY 2025 budget to Los Alamos County Council Tuesday night. Council voted 6-0, with Councilor Keith Lepsch absent, to tentatively approve the department’s approximately $55.9 million budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Oks Administrative Svcs. FY25 Budget
Los Alamos County Administrative Services Director Helen Perraglio presents her department’s FY2025 budget to council during its budget hearing Tuesday night in Council Chambers. Council voted 6-0 with Councilor Keith Lepsch absent to tentatively approve the approximately $14.6 million budget including a budget option totaling $20,000 for contractural consultant services for Microsoft Office 365. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Emergency Water Main Repair Underway In Quemazon
Scene underway this morning as crews work to repair a water main break in Quemazon. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene underway this morning as crews work to repair a water main break in Quemazon. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Map of work zone, detours and road closed to thru traffic during water main repair underway this morning in Quemazon. Crews anticipate completing the repair this afternoon. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Water crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are working on an emergency water main repair on Quemazon Place today and have traffic Read More
Council Tentatively Oks Police Dept. FY 2025 Budget
Los Alamos Police Deputy Chief Oliver Morris presents his department’s FY 2025 budget to County Council while Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, seated, listens, during Tuesday’s budget hearing. Council voted 6-0, with Councilor Keith Lepsch absent, to tentatively approve the police department’s approximately $15.4 million FY 2025 budget. Also, council tentatively approved two budget options: $325,677 for portable radios and $140,528 for an IPRA Analyst/Specialist. The third budget option, $149,455 for a management analyst position was place on the parking lot Read More
DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Begins May 6
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department is under contract with TLC Plumbing & Utility to start work May 6 on the DP Road Phase II Reconstruction project.
The project on DP Road will start near the Los Alamos Fire Department Training Station on the west end to the end of the road entering TA-21.
The contractor has begun preliminary work such as utility locates, construction staking and setup of staging area and yard.
Hours of Construction:
TLC Plumbing & Utility will work 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday with weekends as needed.
Traffic Impact:
To minimize disruption, Read More
Council Tentatively Oks Public Works FY 2025 Budget
Los Alamos County Public Works Department Director Juan Raul presents his department’s FY 2025 budget during the council’s budget hearing Tuesday night in Council Chambers. Council voted 6-0, with Councilor Keith Lepsch absent, to tentatively approve the approximately $67.6 million budget along with several options. These options include: $120,000 for transportation planning, $44,600 for equipment including an electric vehicle option, $20,500 for an electric vehicle replacement for the parks division field groomer and $75,000 for an utility lift and equipment trailer. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Scenes From Voting Tabulator Logic & Accuracy Certification
Scene from the Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas and her Clerk’s Office staff conducting voting tabulator logic and accuracy certification Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in the Clerk’s Warehouse at the Municipal Building. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office conducting voting tabulator logic and accuracy certification Tuesday, April 23, 2024 in the Clerk’s Warehouse at the Municipal Building. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
County Clerk’s Office News:
In accordance with NMSA 1-11-5, the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office conducted Read More
Lane Closure On Trinity Drive At 35th Near Hill Apartments
COUNTY News:
This Press Release is being issued on behalf of Pavilion Construction who is managing the construction work of the Hill Apartments and the Realignment of 35th Street at Trinity Drive (N.M.-502).
This work will require the existing eastbound right lane to be closed and temporarily shifted to the center lane. This work zone will stay in place until the work on Trinity Drive is complete in approximately mid-May.
The eastbound bike lane is also closed. Motorists and bicyclists are asked to share the road. Sidewalk closures are posted and pedestrians are asked to follow the signage Read More
