Community Weighs In On Proposed Ordinance That Prohibits Feeding Wildlife
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The message: don’t feed the wildlife, may seem simple enough but how to enforce it is the real question.
The Los Alamos Police Department is proposing one solution: a draft ordinance. This ordinance, along with revisions to Chapter 6 of the Los Alamos County Code, which focuses on animal control, were presented for the community’s input during a town hall meeting Monday, Nov. 13.
Police Chief Dino Sgambellone said both draft ordinances will be introduced during the Nov. 28 County Council meeting and a public hearing will be held Read More
Camp May Campground Closes For 2023-24 Winter Season
A winter scene at Camp May campground. Photo by Leslie Bucklin
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division closed Camp May campground and day use area for the winter season on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Gate access to the campground is closed and locked. The campground will reopen May 1, 2024, depending on weather conditions next spring.
Camp May is a popular campground for locals and visitors, due to its proximity to the Los Alamos townsite, Forest Service trails, and Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. The warmer than usual fall season allowed the campground and day use area to remain Read More
Reagor Weighs In On Approval Of LARES Recommendations
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor discusses Tuesday’s council meeting, specifically on approval of the Los Alamos Resiliency, Energy & Sustainability Task Force (LARES) recommendations to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Proclaims Nov. 28 Giving Tuesday
Council proclaimed Nov. 28 Giving Tuesday during its regular meeting Tuesday, from left, Los Alamos County Counilors David Reagor and Suzie Havemann, Los Alamos Community Foundation Executive Director Steve Laurent, Council Chair Denise Derkacs and Councilors Melanee Hand and Theresa Cull. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed Nov. 28 Giving Tuesday during its regular meeting Tuesday night. Additionally, it promoted losalamosgives.org, a single online platform to donate to area nonprofit organizations.
The proclamation read:
WHEREAS, Giving Tuesday Read More
LAPD Files Petty Misdemeanor Charges Against Sheriff, Coaches
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Having concluded its investigation into alleged drinking at a team bonding event at Los Alamos High School (LAHS) in August, the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) filed petty misdemeanor charges Thursday against the Los Alamos County Sheriff and three LAHS volleyball coaches.
LAPD Cmdr. Daniel Roberts confirmed this morning that LAPD has filed petty misdemeanor charges, with the approval of the District Attorney’s Office, against Sheriff Jason Wardlow-Herrera, Head Coach Joseph Palmer, Assistant Head Coach Natalie Read More
Manhattan Loop Road Closure At SE Entrance Nov. 20-24
COUNTY News:
Franco’s Builder, working under contract for Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets, will close the Southeast entrance to Manhattan Loop (off Canyon Road) for concrete work.
Weather permitting, work will begin at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20.
Local residents can access the Northwest end of Manhattan Loop to avoid construction.
The work will begin daily at 7:30 a.m. and end by 4 p.m. The closure will remain in place until Friday, Nov. 24.
For questions regarding this project, contact Streets Superintendent Daniel Campos at 505.500.7321. Read More
LACDC’s Liz Martineau Named 2023 TopHAT Tourism Professional Of The Year By New Mexico Hospitality Association
2023 Tourism Professional of the Year recipient, Liz Martineau, with New Mexico Hospitality Association Board Chair Damen Kompanowski, left, and Acting Cabinet Secretary of the New Mexico Tourism Department Lancing Adams. Courtesy/LACDC
LACDC and County staff attending the TopHAT Awards Gala, from left, Discover Los Alamos Director Melanie Peña, County Assistant Public Information Officer Leslie Bucklin, Gordon McDonough, LACDC Executive Director Lauren McDaniel, former County Marketing Specialist Kelly Stewart, Oppenheimer, LACDC Ambassador Program Manager and 2023 Tourism Read More
Council To Discuss Recruitment Of New County Manager In Closed Session Monday Nov. 20
Council Proclaims Nov. 25, 2023 Small Business Saturday
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor, left, presents a proclamation designating Nov. 25 Small Business Saturday to Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation representatives David Jolly and Jasmine Stephens, with son Bo Stephens, during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Courtesy/LAC
Whereas, Los Alamos County, celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy
Experience The Wonder Of Winter In Los Alamos Dec. 1-3
COUNTY News:
Known as the former home of famed scientist J. Robert Oppenheimer—and the place where Oppenheimer fell in love with the sprawling natural landscapes of Northern New Mexico—Los Alamos is the place to be this winter to enjoy the magic of the holiday season, as well as all things science, nature and Oppenheimer.
As visitors flock to Los Alamos to get the true, behind-the-scenes story of The Manhattan Project after watching Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, winter provides an ideal time for an extended stay to get into the holiday spirit.
WinterFest
Holiday events kick off Dec. 1-3 Read More
Plug Pulled On Carbon Free Power Project
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After years of effort to bring the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP) into fruition, the Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) and NuScale Power Corporation announced last week that the project’s plug was pulled.
Los Alamos County joined the CFPP back in 2018.
“Despite significant efforts by both parties to advance the CFPP, it appears unlikely that the project will have enough subscriptions to continue toward deployment,” Los Alamos County stated in a press release.
In January, it was reported that 28 of the 46 UAMPS Read More
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit: Holiday Hours
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit regular bus service and para transit service will not operate on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23 and the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 24.
Regular Atomic City Transit service will resume Monday, Nov. 27.
Route 3 and Peak Service on Routes 1 and 6 (AM) will remain suspended until further notice due to staffing shortages.
Call the Atomic City Transit office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) for questions or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.
For specific route service schedules, visit https://www.losalamosnm.us/Services/Atomic-City-Transit Read More
Ready, Set, Give Los Alamos!
Holding a banner for losamaosgives.org during Tuesday’s regular meeting, from left, Los Alamos County Counilors David Reagor and Suzie Havemann, Los Alamos Community Foundation Executive Director Steve Laurent, Council Chair Denise Derkacs and Councilors Melanee Hand and Theresa Cull hold. Courtesy/LAC
LACF News:
Coordinated by the Los Alamos Community Foundation (LACF), Los Alamos Gives is a community-wide event, focused on Giving Tuesday (Nov. 28) that encourages the community to contribute to Los Alamos and Rio Arriba area nonprofit organizations through a single online giving Read More
Community Services Department Announces Holiday Hours
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department Administrative Office in the Municipal Building will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 23 and the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, Nov. 24.
Holiday Hours For Community Services Department Facilities:
- Aquatic Center
- Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, 6:00am – 4:00pm
- Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, Closed
- Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, Closed
- Golf Course
- Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, Closed
- Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Ice Rink
- Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023, 11:30am – 10:00pm
- Thursday,
Open Gym Programs Paused For Thanksgiving Break Week
COUNTY News:
Starting Monday, Nov. 20, Los Alamos County Community Services Open Gym Programs will not be held at Los Alamos Public School or County facilities during Thanksgiving Break Week.
These programs will resume Monday, Nov. 27.
Direct questions to the Recreation Division at 505.662.8170 or lacrec@lacnm.us. Read More
County Environmental Services Closed In Observance Of Thanksgiving Day And Day After
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day and the Day After Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24.
This includes operations at the Eco Station and the Overlook Convenience Center, as well as residential and commercial trash, recycling and yard trimming services.
Residents whose trash collection day falls on the observed holiday or the day after Thanksgiving place your materials out Wednesday, Nov. 22.
Visit the Environmental Services website for the full 2023 holiday schedule. For additional information, Read More
Los Alamos Public Library’s Native American Heritage Month Reading & Activity Challenge Extended To Dec. 31
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Public Library has begun the second annual Reading & Activity Challenge for Native American Heritage Month. The activities include authors, artists and events to celebrate the heritage, history and culture of Native Americans with extra focus on the communities of Northern New Mexico.
By signing up on lacnm.beanstack.org, you will have access to the curated lists of free events, watch lists, and book lists for all ages.
Los Alamos Public Library is extending the challenge during the month of November—national Native American Heritage Month—and until the Read More
Fellers: Feeding Wild Birds And Animals
By SALLY FELLERS
Los Alamos
I want to share my feelings regarding the county’s possible upcoming restrictions limiting our freedom to feed wild birds and animals on our own property.
I recently read on the Mountain Lion Foundation website:
“On average, a lion will kill a deer about once a week. They also dine on coyotes, raccoons, rodents, elk, feral hogs, and even porcupines.”
Los Alamos has most of the seven animals mentioned! It’s preposterous to think that regulations limiting how we can feed wild birds, who scatter their food on the ground regardless of the feeding station used, will help Read More
New Mexico Governor Hosts Los Alamos Panel Discussion On Importance Of STEM Education
Panelists from left, EM-LA Deputy Manager Eli Gilbertson, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, former County Councilor Sara Scott, Tularosa Basin Downwinders Consortium Co-Founder Tina Cordova and UNM-LA student Asher Stevens discuss importance of STEM education Thursday at SALA. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Students, teachers, county and LANL representatives attend the governor’s panel discussion on STEM education Thursday afternoon at SALA Los Alamos Event Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com Read More
County Environmental Sustainability Board Meets Nov. 16
