Transportation Board Meeting Canceled Due To Weather
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board Meeting scheduled for today, Jan. 4, has been canceled due to inclement weather and the 2 p.m. closure today of County non-essential government facilities.
The next regularly scheduled Transportation Board Meeting will be held in February.
County Non-Eessential Government Facilities Closed At 2 PM Today Due To Hazardous Weather Conditions
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos, New Mexico — Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne ordered the closure of all non-essential County government facilities at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 4, due to hazardous weather conditions.
The Los Alamos Eco Transfer station also shut down today at 2 p.m. along with the other county facilities.
Officials advise that the Atomic City Transit services, however, will continue to operate as scheduled. Residential and commercial trash was successfully collected today.
County Traffic and Street crews will continue to clear the major roads and streets according to Read More
SALA Event Center Pushes Forward With LEDA Agreement To Bring Immersive Theater Experience To Los Alamos
SALA Event Center volunteer and advocate Kevin Holsapple, left, and SALA Owner Allan Saenz stand in the movie theater that will become an immersive theater experience. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A rendering of what the immersive experience will be like once the project is completed. Courtesy/SALA
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
It’s amazing what has been accomplished at the SALA Event Center in a year-and-a-half.
When owner Allan Saenz acquired and re-opened the former Reel Deal Theater at 2551 Central Avenue in 2022, the transformation Read More
Attention Democrats! Register Now For Family Event Jan. 8
Members of the Democratic Party of Los Alamos gathered for a photo. Courtesy/DPLA
DPLA News:
On Jan. 8, 2024, the Democratic Party of Los Alamos (DPLA) is having a family get together 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Unitarian Church Hall at 1738 N. Sage Loop St., with a green chile stew (vegetarian and meat) dinner.
DPLA is inviting all registered Democrats who have been regularly participating in events, those who rarely have and especially those new to the Democratic Party in Los Alamos.
This event is free … but you must RSVP by Jan. 6 to barbfronz2023@gmail.com so Chef Determan can make the right amount Read More
Scenes Of Road Conditions In Los Alamos & WR
NM-502 facing east along the airport about 9 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam
N.M. 4 near Rover Boulevard about 9 a.m. today in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC web cam
Central Avenue at 15th Street facing west about 9 a.m. today in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC web cam
Central Avenue at 15th Street facing south about 9 a.m. today in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC web cam
Diamond Drive facing north near Canyon Road about 9 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam
Diamond Drive facing north near the golf course about 9 a.m. today. Courtesy/LAC web cam Read More
County Manager Steven Lynne Announces 10 AM Start Time Thursday For Non-essential Government Facilities
COUNTY News:
Due to forecasted hazardous weather conditions, Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has ordered a delayed start time of 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4 for non-essential government administrative offices.
Some additional County services and facilities may also be affected:
- Atomic City Transit fixed route service will begin at approximately 7 a.m. Thursday morning. For specific route information, visit www.atomiccitytransit.com, or check the ACTracker.
- The Aquatic Center plans to open at 10 a.m.
- The Ice Rink opening time will be determined Thursday morning.
- The Golf Course
Survey: Tell DPU How You Really Feel
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is kicking off 2024 with its annual Voice of the Customer Survey to measure customer satisfaction and engagement in areas like quality, reliability and service.
“While we recognize that everyone’s time is valuable, we encourage our customers to take a moment to complete this annual survey so that we can use the results to better serve this community,” Utility Manager Philo Shelton said. “Good or bad, we want to know how folks feel about the necessary services we provide.”
The Voice of the Customer is being conducted by GreatBlue Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Jan. 6-11, 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 Jan. 6-11, 2024:
Saturday, January 6, 2024
- Free Speech TV
Sunday, January 7, 2024
- 06:00 AM FSTV
- 05:00 PM The Prophetic Word
- 05:30 PM Key to the Kingdom
- 06:00 PM Grace & Truth Ministries
- 07:00 PM United Church
- 08:00 PM The Human Microbiome
- 11:00 PM Free Speech TV
Monday, January 8, 2024
- 06:00 AM
Canyon Road Reconstruction Project Warranty Work Update
COUNTY News:
TLC Plumbing and Utility will begin warranty work for the Canyon Road Reconstruction project the second week of January 2024.
The warranty work will be performed to repair two water valve concrete collars that have become loose and pose a safety issue. Traffic cones have been placed over these concrete collars to prevent further damage to utility infrastructure from vehicular traffic, and to ensure the safety of the public.
The work is scheduled for completion by the end of January 2024.
Until repairs are complete, the western driveway of the Aquatic Center and the driveway to Canyon Read More
RPLA Announces 2024 Pre-primary Convention On Jan. 18
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
As we celebrate the beginning of 2024, I wish you abundance, happiness, and joy in the new year! I hope for many good things and blessings to come. There will be an upcoming vacancy for a Republican on the Los Alamos Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as 2 vacancies on the Los Alamos Parks and Recreation Board.
We truly appreciate those who have contributed many volunteer hours to be conservative voices in our local government. Thanks to Bryan Fearey and Robert Gibson who served on the committee for our next County Manager and provided Read More
Op-Ed: LAHS EcoClub Pushes For ‘Real Change In Los Alamos’
By SAMUEL CARMER
Los Alamos High School
Class of 2025
Our local EcoClub is pushing for real change in Los Alamos. We are asking Los Alamos County and Los Alamos Public Schools to electrify our school buildings and our school bus fleet. Please show your support by signing this form (Electrification) and emailing your school board member and county councilors.
Public schools are one of the largest consumers of energy in the country (K-12 Climate Action). They need lighting, heating, cooling, buses, and more. Many of our school buildings are heated by burning fossil fuels. This releases greenhouse Read More
Next Los Alamos County Council Meeting Set For Jan. 9
Historic Preservation Advisory Board To Meet Wednesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3 in the Pajarito Room at Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Ave.
This meeting will be held in person and is open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call-in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85643774828
Meeting ID: 856 4377 4828
Telephone: 1 669 900 6833 or 1 719 359 4580 or 1 253 205 0468 or 1 253 215 8782 or 1 346 248 7799.
Agenda Packet: Hard copies of the Agenda Packet have Read More
TLC Plumbing & Utility To Begin Warranty Work On Canyon Road Reconstruction Project Second Week Of January
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced that TLC Plumbing and Utility will begin warranty work for the Canyon Road Reconstruction project the second week of January 2024.
Two water valves have become loose and need to be repaired. For the safety of the traveling public, traffic is being diverted around the water valves. The work is scheduled for completion by the end of January 2024.
Vehicles will need to exit to the west onto Canyon Road from the west driveway of the Aquatic Center, and Canyon Village Apartment resident’s driveway, no left turn onto Canyon Road.
Work hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read More
County Installs C’YA’s Adopt-A-Road Sign At Overlook Park
County workers install the C’YA Adopt-A-Road sign Thursday at Overlook Park in White Rock. Courtesy/C’YA
C’YA News:
Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) received its Adopt-A Road sign Thursday for overlook park.
While the non-profit Board Members have been taking walks and picking up trash, their first formal clean up will be scheduled in the new year.
“We’re so excited to have our name up in lights, sunlight that is,” C’YA Executive Director Bernadette Lauritzen said. “We have some new projects planned in 2024. We’d like to thank the following Los Alamos County employees for their work in acquiring Read More
County Transportation Board To Meet Thursday Jan. 4
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4 in person at the Municipal Building Boards & Commissions Room 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: 817 8137 9747 Read More
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Los Alamos County Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-Use Trail Project Construction Activities Resume Tuesday Jan. 2
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department is under contract with Hasse Contracting Company Inc. to construct the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project.
Hasse Contracting will resume construction activities Jan. 2 within the Fuller Lodge Grounds adjacent to Central Avenue.
Hours of Construction:
- Hasse Contracting Company Inc. will generally be working 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Weekend work may be conducted occasionally if construction activities are impacted by weather.
Traffic Impact:
- During these activities there will be brief flagging
State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In January 2024
NMSP News:
New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during January 2024.
NMSP is bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make Read More
DPU’s Abbey Hayward On Local Sustainable Programs
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Community interest and participation in various sustainable programs offered through the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is strong, according to DPU Conservation Specialist Abbey Hayward.
Hayward provided an update of various programs at the Dec. 6 Board of Public Utilities meeting. She reported that the department hosted in October “the middle section” of its sustainable landscape workshops during which 82 people attended at least one session.
“This is the first real opportunity we’ve taken to do some Read More
