Sign Highlights Stewards At White Rock Community Garden
Summit Garden Club member Betsy Comly cuts the ribbon at a ceremony Friday at the White Rock Community Garden to celebrate the installation of a new sign, which lists the groups who maintain the beautiful garden. They include Los Alamos County, Summit Garden Club, Los Alamos Master Gardeners, 4H and community volunteers. Photo by Rodney Mason Read More
Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project Construction Activities Week Of April 8
Construction activities underway on the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project. Courtesy/LAC
Construction activities underway on the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Hasse Contracting Company Inc., under contract with Los Alamos County Public Works to construct the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project, will have construction activities at the following locations downtown and along and off Canyon Road during the week of April 8.
Weather permitting, areas impacted include (see included maps below):
- The following
Guardrail Repairs Begin Around Town Monday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets will be providing traffic control for Valley Fence Company, which will be repairing damaged guardrails in the following locations:
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- North Road between Diamond Drive and Quemazon Place;
- Range Road by the Fire Station;
- Canyon Road at 15th Street; and
- Camp May Road.
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Work will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end by 3:30 p.m. daily starting Monday, April 8 and continue through the week until completed.
There will be flagging operations at all locations. Bicycle and pedestrian traffic will not be interrupted.
Motorists are urged to slow down in the area and Read More
Westbound Lane Closure On Diamond Begins Monday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets will provide traffic control for Valley Fence Company, which is repairing a section of guardrail on Diamond Drive west of Arkansas Avenue.
Work will begin at 8:30 a.m. Monday, April 8 and continue until completed.
The westbound right lane will be closed at Arkansas Avenue. A bicycle lane will be maintained through the work zone. Pedestrian traffic will be safely flagged through the work zone.
Motorists are urged to slow down in the area and watch out for cyclists, pedestrians, crews and equipment.
Direct questions regarding this project to Read More
Los Alamos Housing Partnership, Inc. Accepting Applications For Homebuyer Assistance Program
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Housing Partnership, Inc. is accepting applications for the Homebuyer Assistance Program and the Housing Renewal Program through April 30, 2024.
Both programs require applicants to earn less than 80 percent Area Median Income, live in Los Alamos County, have a home value less than $440,480, and a credit rating over 640 with no active collection accounts or bankruptcies. The Homebuyer Assistance Program also requires a minimum of $1,500 as a downpayment for the home and the completion of a homebuyer education class.
The loans for both programs are non-amortizing Read More
The Time To Act Is Now! Urgency Expressed At Community Workshop On Climate Action Plan
Attendees at the Climate Action Plan community workshop Tuesday night in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
During the interactive community workshop for Los Alamos County’s Climate Action Plan Tuesday night in council chambers, Cascadia’s Project Manager Andrea Martin did not sugarcoat the situation that Los Alamos, and the rest of the world, finds itself in.
“The climate is changing as a result of human activity and that represents an existential threat to the Los Alamos community and the world Read More
Community Encouraged To Prep Site For Pollinator Demo Garden 8 AM To Noon Saturday April 6
The future site of the pollinator demo garden near Bathtub Row. Courtesy/PEEC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
If looking for a key to biodiversity, a healthy ecosystem, then look no further than the small, typically golden yellow and black stripped winged creature, known as the bee.
According to Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) Director of Programs Kristen O’Hara, bees are important for a couple of reasons.
“Helping our local bees, and other pollinators, supports other animals in our ecosystem because pollinating insects are a food source,” Read More
Project Oppenheimer Receives Historical Society Of New Mexico Dorothy Woodward Award
COUNTY News:
Project Oppenheimer has been awarded the Historical Society of New Mexico Dorothy Woodward Award.
The efforts of Team Oppie, the core Project Oppenheimer Team, and the Los Alamos Community are responsible for this honor.
Notice of the Award:
On behalf of the Historical Society of New Mexico Awards Committee, I am pleased to inform you that Project Oppenheimer has been selected to receive the HSNM Dorothy Woodward Award. This award recognizes significant work in the advancement of education in New Mexico history. The awards committee was impressed with the way the Los Alamos community, Read More
Loma Linda Road Improvements Project Restarts April 8
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Division is under contract with Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. to resume work on the Loma Linda Roadway Improvements project on La Mirada Circle, La Tierra Road and Loma Linda Drive in the Loma Linda neighborhood.
The contractor will return from the winter suspension to complete the project, which is scheduled for June 2024.
Work will include removal of existing roadway material and the replacement of a new asphalt surface. This work will start Monday April 8, on Loma Linda Drive then proceed to La Tierra Road and La Mirada Circle.
Additional concrete work Read More
Plan The Ultimate Adventure For National Park Week
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- Explore Los Alamos — Gateway to Three National Parks
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For National Park enthusiasts, April 20-28—National Park Week—is the ideal time to explore National Park sites. The week serves as a celebration of the national treasures and landscapes designated as National Park Service units.
During National Park Week, entrance fees are waived on Saturday, April 20, allowing visitors to enjoy and experience the parks free of charge.
This National Park Week, Los Alamos invites avid explorers to enjoy three National Parks in one trip.
Known as the Gateway to Three National Parks, Los Alamos Read More
Los Alamos County Transportation Board To Meet April 4
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave., and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Meeting ID: 813 5706 0773 Read More
National Association Of Counties Releases Analysis Of Government Spending Bill Impacts On Local Government
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) applauds the inclusion of items in the two “minibus” packages for government spending reflecting support for county priorities.
Among the items supported by counties, states will now permanently have the option to waive the Medicaid Institutions of Mental Disease (IMD) exclusion for substance use disorder treatment and services. The bills also fully fund the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program, enabling counties with public lands to provide critical services on those lands.
“The fruits of a strong intergovernmental Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 5-11, 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 April 5-11, 2024:
Friday, April 5, 2024
- 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. County Council Meeting Replay 3-26–24
- 3 p.m. Democracy Now!
- 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
Defensible Space Is Crucial For Protecting Structures
From Los Alamos County:
Defensible space is crucial for protecting structures and ensuring the safety of firefighters during a wildland fire. You can create defensible space by removing weeds, brush, and firewood, and by properly spacing out vegetation around your property. Once this space is established, it will be easy to maintain.
Defensible space is the area around your home in which vegetation, debris, and other combustible fuels have been removed to slow the spread of fire to and from the home. It prevents vegetation from igniting due to direct flame contact and spreading to your home. Read More
Cowboy Breakfast Sunday April 7 At Posse Lodge
Tom Tholen and other volunteers are flipping pancakes for a hungry crowd at the February Cowboy Breakfast in the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse Lodge at 650 North Mesa Road. Courtesy/LASP
Firefighters celebrating last month with a happy birthday pancake. Courtesy photo
By LAURA TRYBOSKI
Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse
The Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse (LASP) are stewards of the historical lodge at 650 North Mesa Road. We host a monthly charity breakfast (first Sunday of the month) that supports local Los Alamos County non-profit organizations. Profits from our breakfasts are given Read More
Los Alamos County Library Board To Meet April 1
COUNTY News:
The next Los Alamos County Library Board meeting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 1 at the Municipal Building and on Zoom.
Click here to view calendar details of the meeting. Read More
Public Input Listening Session For Los Alamos Public Library’s Proposed Open-Air Classroom Set For April 6
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Public Library invites the public to an information session 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Mesa Public Library in the Zone.
The library proposes the development of an open-air classroom situated between Mesa Public Library and the Betty Ehart Senior Center.
This public input listening session will establish project parameters and gather initial thoughts and challenges from community members. All members of the community are encouraged to attend.
In support of the Los Alamos Public Library and Los Alamos County’s missions, the library proposes this open-air Read More
Scenes From Dedication Of Artwork At County Airport
Los Alamos County Council Chair Denise Derkacs speaking at the dedication of new artwork Friday afternoon inside the Los Alamos County Airport Building. Courtesy photo
From left, Council Chair Denise Derkacs, Art in Public Places Advisory Board former Chair Abigail Cutting-Smith and member David Hampton at Friday’s art dedication inside the Los Alamos County Airport Building. Courtesy photo
Artist Lindsay Brenner with the artwork she created to decorate a wall inside the Los Alamos County Airport Building. Courtesy photo Read More
Assist & Watch CommuniTREE Fill Out With Leaves
COUNTY News:
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) invites community members to offer some assistance and watch as the CommuniTREE fills out with leaves throughout the month of April.
Hanging on the wall across from the Customer Care Center in the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, the CommuniTREE is often decorated to symbolize the positive aspects of the community. During April, anyone who visits the Customer Care Center to contribute to the Utilities Assistance Program (UAP) is invited to hang a leaf on the tree.
“Our goal is to see the tree progress from bare April 1 to full bloom by Read More
County Notices Of Valuation To Be Issued Starting Monday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County property owners should receive a notice of valuation (NOV) in their mailboxes from the Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office sometime the week of April.
NOVs will be dropped in the mail on April 1, and reflect the current ownership, legal description, applicable exemptions, and the valuation placed on the property. Upon receipt, property owners are encouraged to read and verify that all information is correct.
The assessor’s office is on a one-year valuation cycle. Property assessments for the 2024 tax year are based on 2023 market values as established by law. Read More
