DPU: Taste For Tap Water Runs Deep
COUNTY News:
The last of the Water Taste Test challenges have dried up and the results are pouring in. Water we waiting for? Let’s dive right in.
The first event was held March 31 at the Municipal Building. The audience of 50 participants was mostly County Employees and their palettes were quite refined. 48% correctly identified our tap water while 28% were sure that the Evian sample was indeed ours. The remaining 24% felt confident, though incorrectly, that the Smartwater was our tap water.
Well, the next challenge event occurred at PEEC’s Earth Day Festival. A blustery morning Read More
County Makes Farolito Sand Available To Community
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division has placed sand at various locations in Los Alamos and White Rock for the community to fill farolito bags for the holiday.
For those new to the area, farolito is the Spanish word for little lantern. Every December across New Mexico plazas, churches, homes and businesses are lit up with farolitos.
These decorative winter holiday lanterns are made with brown paper bags, which are filled partway with sand and a lit tea candle or small votive. Once lit and set, luminarias glow with a unique warmth that is unmatched throughout the year. Read More
Los Alamos County Social Services: Comprehensive Health Plan Online Public Listening Session Moved To Dec. 14
Scene from County Health Forum held Nov. 15 at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Social Services would like to invite the community to the last remaining public listening session to collect input for the County Comprehensive Health Plan (CHP). The Zoom-only session was changed to 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14. No advance registration is needed.
The County would like to thank the community members who have already contributed their insight to the development of the Comprehensive Health Plan. Whether volunteering time to be interviewed, attending the previous listening Read More
Nuisance Code Implementation Review Task Force Meets Dec. 1
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Nuisance Code Implementation Review Task Force will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1 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.
Webinar ID: 864 8761 2079 Read More
Clarification On Bluffs Apartment Complex Rental Prices
The Bluffs Senior Apartments, 135 DP Road. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Bluffs Senior Apartments at 135 DP Road has been developed under the Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit program and is designed to meet the needs of moderate and middle-income households. The property is designed for seniors: at least one member of each household must be 55 years old or older; however, all members must be at least 18 years of age.
Canyon Walk, a sister property located across the street and currently accepting applications, is designed for families and accepts applicants Read More
Step Up Gallery Opens Holiday Art Exhibit Thursday
STEP UP GALLERY News:
“The Gift of Small Paintings” is back for a third year at Step Up Gallery. The show is designed to offer a holiday marketplace to find that perfect, forever gift of art for a loved one. The show runs Thursday, Nov. 30 through Jan. 3, 2024 in Step Up Gallery on 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, etchings and collage are offered for viewing and purchase.
The experienced artistry of this show’s participants includes some of New Mexico’s premier regional Read More
County Crews Out In Force Plowing Snow From Roadways
Los Alamos County crews are out in force today plowing snow from the roadways around town. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Postcard: Snowy Scenes In Los Alamos & White Rock
Daily Postcard: Snow falls over the Los Alamos area overnight including this neighborhood of Pinon Trails shown about 5 a.m. today in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
View around 5 a.m. today near 15th Street and Central Avenue. Courtesy/LAC Street Cam
View around 5 a.m. today near Rover Boulevard and N.M. 4 in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC Street Cam
View around 5 a.m. today near Trinity and Diamond Drive. Courtesy/LAC Street Cam
View around 5 a.m. today near the Los Alamos County Airport on N.M. 502. Courtesy/LAC Street Cam
View around 5 a.m. today on Diamond Drive near the Read More
Buck Pauses A Moment Before Continuing His Stroll
A buck pauses a moment before continuing his stroll Wednesday around Guaje Pines Cemetery on Range Road. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
The buck stops to lick something nestled among leaves on the ground Wednesday at Guaje Pines Cemetery. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
DPU Offers Avenues To Help Neighbors On Giving Tuesday
COUNTY News:
When sorting out the best targets for your contributions on Giving Tuesday, keep Blinky, Toasty, Droppy, and Duke in mind. These four mascots represent the services provided through the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and are featured on merchandise to support the Utilities Assistance Program (UAP).
“DPU has a long history of helping qualified customers who struggle to pay their utility bills. The UAP is a program that is funded through the generous voluntary contributions of utility customers and there’s no way we can express our appreciation for that support Read More
Daily Postcard: Thanksgiving Eve At Guaje Pines
Daily Postcard: The columbarium at Guaje Pines Cemetery on Thanksgiving eve where family and friends have placed flowers in remembrance of their loved ones. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
View of Guaje Pines Cemetery on Thanksgiving eve. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Local & State Officials Check Out The Bluffs Senior Apartments
The Bluffs Senior Apartments, 135 DP Road, are expected to be ready to accept tenants by the end of December. Local and state officials toured the apartment complex Friday morning. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, Los Alamos County Community Development Department Planning Manager Sobia Sayeda, Los Alamos County Housing Program Manager Dan Osborn, Community Development Director Paul Andrus and Development Project Manager Tim Donhauser tour Friday The Bluffs Senior Apartments, which is led by Senior Construction Manager Sean Cavanaugh. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Administrative Offices Will Be Closed For Thanksgiving Holiday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County administrative offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.
This includes administrative offices at the Municipal Building, Justice Center, Eco Station and White Rock Overlook Convenience Center and the Pajarito Cliffs Site.
For more information regarding other County services and recreation facility hours, visit the County Observed Holidays website for the full 2023 holiday schedule.
For non-emergency Police, Fire, Utilities and Parks dispatch services, please call 505.662.8222. Read More
Home Purchase & Improvement … A Thanksgiving Moment
Homeowner Adi Shakti Khalsa with her children Teg, Priti, Raj and Sahej and their puppy Papaya Tuesday in front of their Los Alamos home near 36th Street and Diamond Drive. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Paramnam and Adi Shakti Khalsa were renting a home in Española for five years, with three pre-K children that they wanted to have attend Los Alamos Public Schools.
Paramnam worked at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) so they looked for a home to buy here in Los Alamos. After a long search, they found a fixer-upper to purchase. Read More
Update: Manhattan Loop Closure To Reopen Noon Monday
COUNTY News:
The closure on Manhattan Loop Road will remain until noon, Monday, Nov. 27 to allow the concrete to cure properly.
Franco’s Builder, working under contract for Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets, closed the Southeast entrance to Manhattan Loop (off Canyon Road) for concrete work. Work began Monday, Nov. 20.
Local residents can access the Northwest end of Manhattan Loop to avoid construction.
Direct questions regarding this project to Streets Superintendent Daniel Campos at 505.500.7321. Read More
Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-Use Trail Project Construction
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is under contract with Hasse Contracting Company Inc. to construct the Urban Trail Phase I & II Multi-use Trail Project.
This project will construct an approximately 1-mile long 10ft wide concrete multi-use trail for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Phase I starts at the intersection of Trinity Drive/20th Street and runs north through the Fuller Lodge grounds to the intersection of Ponderosa Street/Spruce Street. Phase II starts where Phase I ends and continues north through the wooded area by the Canyon Road Tennis Courts, before continuing along the Read More
Council Announces Los Alamos County Manager Finalists
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council has announced the shortlist of candidates for the County Manager position.
- The finalists chosen from a pool of highly qualified applicants are:
- Gretchen Cassini, Transportation Surtax Administrator for Broward County in Florida;
- Tracey Jerome, Senior Deputy City Manager for the City of El Paso, Texas; and
- Anne Laurent, Deputy County Manager for Los Alamos County, New Mexico.
To ensure a thorough selection process, the candidates will undergo interviews with three panels. The first panel will include representatives from the community, the Read More
Main Gate Park RV Dump Station Closed For Repairs
COUNTY:
The Main Gate RV dump station at 2700 East Road will be closed for repairs beginning today, Nov. 21, and reopen Monday, Dec. 11.
The dump line has been clogged due to damage from rocks being thrown into it. Los Alamos County Parks is working repair the line and remove any rocks from the area. A concrete pad is being added to the dump station spigot area to eliminate unwanted items from entering the lines.
While repairs are being made, citizens can utilize the dump station at the White Rock Visitor Center RV Park at 115 N.M. 4. For more information about the project, contact Emmanuel Abeyta Read More
Emergency Water Repair Underway In Eastern Area
COUNTY News:
Utility crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) are making an emergency repair to a water line at Spruce Street and 18th Street.
Drivers in the area should exercise caution and observe traffic controls.
DPU’s Gas, Water & Sewer Division supervisors expect the work to be completed by 4 p.m. today. Read More
Nineteen Los Alamos County Employees Graduate From Nine-Week 2023 Leadership LAC Academy
Leadership LAC Academy Graduates were honored Nov. 16 after completing a nine-week leadership development program. Courtesy/LAC
Leadership LAC Academy graduates honored Nov. 16 after completing a nine-week leadership development program. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Graduates of the Leadership LAC Academy fall class were honored Thursday, Nov. 16, at Fuller Lodge after completing a nine-week leadership development program.
The graduating class includes 19 Los Alamos County employees from 12 county divisions serving the community.
The Leadership Academy, tailored to address the Read More
