County Eco Station & Overlook Convenience Center To Close Over Lunch Dec. 13 For Holiday Celebration
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Services Eco Station at 3701 East Jemez Road and Overlook Convenience Center at 500 Overlook Road, will close during the lunch hour noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 so staff may attend annual holiday celebrations.
“We appreciate our customers for understanding and allowing us this short break.”
Anyone needing to stop by the Eco Station or Overlook is asked to do so outside of the closure window.
Except for this short closure the Eco Station is open 7 days a week – 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m to 4:15 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The Read More
County Transportation Board Meets 5:30 P.M. Today
COUNTY News:
The Transportation Board will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. This meeting will be conducted in-person at the Municipal Building, Council Chambers.
Members of the public may attend in-person or attend and provide public comment via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81781379747
The agenda is attached, the complete packet is available online. Read More
County: Water Break Repair Underway In Western Area
COUNTY News:
Water crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are repairing a water break on 45th Street off of Sandia Drive.
The break is near the northwest corner of 45th and Sandia. All houses on the 45th/46th streets loop north of Sandia are without water service while the break is being repaired.
The work is expected to be completed by 4 p.m. today. Drivers are asked to either avoid the work zone or exercise caution if they must approach the area.
Questions or concerns about the repair may be directed to the Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333 or CustomerCare@lacnm.us Read More
Council To Discuss County Manager Applicants During Closed Session Friday Dec. 8
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a Closed Session at 9:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The purpose of this Closed Session is regarding interviewing County Manager applicants; Debrief with Interview Panels; and Council Discussion of County Manager Applicants.
County: Deadline Approaches For Public To Provide Online Comments For Proposed Animal Ordinance
A trio of geese at Ashley Pond. Photo by Leslie Bucklin
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County government officials encourage residents to participate in the ongoing public comment period for proposed ordinance 02-306 to amend the Chapter 6 animal code.
The public is invited to submit comments online at lacnm.com/Animal-Wildlife-Ordinances until 11:59 p.m. Dec. 7 under the “Discussion” accordion.
All written comments received online will be compiled, included with the agenda documentation, and shared with the County Council before the public hearing scheduled for 6 p.m. Dec. 12 in Council Read More
DPU Announces Electric Reliability Measure Exceeds Goal
Courtesy/DPU
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has announced that in November DPU exceeded a goal for electric reliability that felt unreachable in the not-too-distant past.
The DPU uses the SAIDI, short for System Average Interruption Duration Index, as a measure of reliability. Simply put, it is a calculation of the average amount of time that an electric customer can expect to be without power per year, and the lower the number, the better. A rolling average that is recalculated monthly, the DPU has a long-standing goal of 60 minutes.
At the end of November, Read More
County DPU & Customer Care To Close Over Lunch Dec. 12
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) administrative office and the Customer Care Center at 1000 Central Ave., Suite 130, will close during the lunch hour Tuesday, Dec. 12. DPU management will be hosting an appreciation luncheon for all DPU employees 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., in celebration of the holiday season.
“This year has been incredibly busy with a lot of ups and downs,” Utilities Manager Philo Shelton said. “We’re looking forward to gathering our whole staff from our six different locations for some much-deserved down time and good food. We appreciate our Read More
‘2023 Gift Of Small Paintings’ Opens At Step Up Gallery
Four Fabric Collages by Katy Korkos (White Rock). Courtesy/LAC
Acrylics and Watercolor by Don Vigil (Albuquerque). Courtesy/LAC
Step Up Gallery News:
“The Gift of Small Paintings” at Step Up Gallery is in full swing with wonderful success in art sales. The show is designed to offer a holiday marketplace to find that perfect, forever gift of art for a loved one or for yourself.
The show is open through Jan. 3, 2024 in Step Up Gallery in Mesa Public Library’s upper level. More than 130 smaller-sized, framed or finished works of art including oils, pastels, watercolors, dye-work, fabric art, drawings, Read More
Council Seeks Letters Of Interest For Probate Judge Vacancy
Probate Judge Michael Redondo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Councilors are seeking letters of interest to fill the position of Probate Judge. On Nov. 30, 2023, the Council was informed that the current Judge Michael Redondo would resign effective Feb. 2, 2024. Judge Redondo was elected to the position in the November 2022 General Election.
The County Council is responsible for filling the vacancy left by Redondo’s resignation. Per County Council’s Procedural Rules, the County Manager was asked to advertise for letters of interest, to be submitted for consideration. The successful applicant Read More
County Labor Management Relations Board And Personnel Board Hold Joint Meeting Today
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Labor Management Relations Board and Personnel Board will hold a joint meeting at 11:15 a.m. today, Dec. 5 in Room 110 at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the pubic.
Find the agenda to this meeting here.
DPU Shares Important Space Heater Safety Tips
County Environmental Sustainability Board Meets Dec. 11
County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule Invites Community To Attend Greenhouse Gas Inventory Presentation Dec. 11
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule invites the public to attend the Environmental Sustainability Board Meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave. for a presentation of the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Results.
The meeting will also be available online via Zoom.
The presentation will provide an opportunity to learn about Los Alamos County’s and the community’s carbon footprint. The Greenhouse Gas Inventory results will guide steps taken in the County’s Climate Action Plan.
The community is encouraged to attend, ask questions, Read More
Historic Preservation Advisory Board To Meet Dec. 6
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 in Council Chambers, Room 110 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
The Los Alamos County HPAB meet the first Wednesday of every month.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here.
On The Job In Los Alamos Workers Decorate Light Poles
On the job in Los Alamos on Tuesday workers are hanging Christmas wreathes and wrapping garland on the light poles along Central Avenue. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From 2023 Holiday Lights Parade
A crowd waits in anticipation for the 2023 Holiday Lights Parade to begin Saturday night on Central Avenue. Los Alamos MainStreet organized the parade with year’s theme being ‘Winter Around the World’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Fire Department takes part in the Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Aamos School of Gymnastics takes part in the Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Community Services participates in the Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
CM Arbor Care Wins First In 2023 Holiday Lights Parade!
The ‘Trees Around the World’ float by CM Arbor Care garners first place in the 2023 Holiday Lights Parade organized by Los Alamos MainStreet Saturday night on Central Avenue. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The ‘Christmas Island Paradise’ float by the Los Alamos Police Department wins second place in the 2023 Holiday Lights Parade Saturday night on Central Avenue. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The ‘Christmas in Brooklyn’ float by the Elks Lodge earns third place in the 2023 Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos MainStreet News: Read More
Scenes From 2023 Santa’s Workshop At Fuller Lodge
Community members gather for fun, food and festivities at Santa’s Workshop Saturday at Fuller Lodge. At this free event Los Alamos County Recreation staff assisted children to decorate cookies, create crafts, write letters to Santa, cuddle with a 5-ft bear, and take photos with Santa. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Recreation Division employees Pat Holt and Angelique Vigil help youngsters decorate Christmas cookies during the Santa’s Workshop event Saturday at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Santa Claus, aka Los Alamos County Read More
Op-Ed: What Will Make A Great County Manager Choice?
By KEVIN HOLSAPPLELos Alamos
I hear that selection committees are working and that there is an applicant forum this week, so it seems like a good time for the community to reflect on the question of what the person who will become the new County Manager next spring needs to be like for the future we want to see for our community.
What am I hoping for in the choice of the next Los Alamos County Manager? Yes, I want a competent day-to-day administrator with a track record of success and a strong understanding of local government, public budgeting, finance, and the needs of their community. But I want and
Downtown Los Alamos & White Rock Transit Center Survey
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County, in coordination with its transit partners (Atomic City Transit, New Mexico DOT Park & Ride, North Central Regional Transit District and Los Alamos National Laboratory), has partnered with consulting firm Stantec to evaluate locations for a potential new transit center in Los Alamos and/or White Rock.
Los Alamos County invites the local and regional community to take part in a survey regarding existing and future transit use and preferences.
The 15-question survey will take approximately 8 minutes to complete, and will be available until 5 p.m. on Friday, Read More
