County First Results: Partial Results Not Yet Official
New Mexico Secretary Of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver On Regular Local Election, Provides Information On Election Results And Canvass Process
Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver
Secretary of State News:
SANTA FE – New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver released the following statement following the conclusion of voting in the 2023 Regular Local Election that took place today across the state:
“Today marked another successful Regular Local Election in New Mexico as voters cast their ballots to determine crucial local races and address ballot questions. The consolidation of the state’s local elections into the Regular Local Election aimed to provide voters and election administrators with increased Read More
Polls Have Closed But Due To Escalating COVID & Flu Cases No Election Return Watching At Municipal Building
County Clerk News:
The Polls closed at 7 p.m. today but due to escalating COVID-19 and flu cases in the community, there will not be a room set up to watch election returns in the Los Alamos County Municipal Building.
The County Clerk’s Office will email candidates and local party chairs these results as they become available, with a running total of the sites being reported, which will be noted at the top of the document.
The Los Alamos Daily Post will publish the returns as they become available. Also, as required by law, results tapes will be posted outside each Vote Center for review.
The Clerk’s Read More
Los Alamos County Illuminates Municipal Building, Justice Center As Part Of Operation Green Light For Veterans
In advance of Veterans Day Saturday, Los Alamos County is illuminating the Municipal Building and Justice Center with green lights tonight through Nov. 12 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting counties across the nation to support military veterans. The initiative, in its second year and led by the National Association of Counties (NACo), raises awareness around the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources available at the county, state, and federal levels to assist veterans and their families. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Police Issued 244 Citations In Two Mornings At ‘Y’ Near Los Alamos County
LAPD News:
The morning and evening commutes to and from Los Alamos have always been busy. However, major road construction on New Mexico State Road 4 and a dramatic increase in vehicles from a growing Los Alamos National Laboratory workforce have created a challenging traffic environment. What has resulted is increased congestion and a surge of traffic accidents outside the Los Alamos County border.
Through a cross-commission with the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department this past week, officers with the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD), partnering with Pojoaque Tribal officers and Read More
Los Alamos County Council Holds Special Meeting Nov. 7
High Bidder At Taste Of Knowledge Fundraiser Wins Lunch With Local Leaders Held Friday At Aspen School Cafeteria
Los Alamos County Manager Steve Lynne, left, and LAPS Superintendent Jennifer Guy had lunch in the cafeteria Friday at Aspen Elementary School with Sean Stanfield. Stanfield, a school board candidate, was the high bidder winning ‘Lunch with a Leader’ during the auction at the LAPS Foundation’s ‘Taste of Knowledge’ fundraiser Sept 17 at Fuller Lodge. To learn more about LAPS Foundation and how to get involved or make a donation, visit lapsfoundation.com or call 505.500.6501. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
County Reminds Residents To Set Clocks Back Sunday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County reminds residents to set their clocks back on Sunday.
Daylight saving time in the U.S. and some neighboring countries will end at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, Nov. 5, pushing clocks back one hour. Read More
Community Invited To Last Dark Night Of 2023 Tonight!
Pajarito Astronomers News:
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program. Anyone with an interest in star gazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Spirio Soccer Fields tonight, Nov. 4, at Overlook Park in White Rock.
This is the last Dark Night of the 2023 season!
Volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will be present with telescopes starting about 7 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Saturn and Jupiter (which reached opposition on Nov. 3) will be visible early in the night. Numerous Read More
Los Alamos Police Chief Releases 3rd Qtr. 2023 Crime Stats
Chief Dino Sgambellone
LAPD News:
Today, Police Chief Dino Sgambellone released crime statistics through the third quarter of 2023, which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.
During the third quarter of 2023, there were decreases in Simple Assault and Larceny. At the same time there was an increase in Aggravated Assault and Fraud. These crimes, and crime in general, are affected by multiple factors. Los Alamos remains comparatively very safe, and citizens are reminded to report suspicious activity to the department.
While many factors can contribute Read More
Los Alamos County To Participate In Operation Green Light In Support Of Local Veterans
COUNTY News:
In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Los Alamos County announced its plans to illuminate the County Municipal Building and the Justice Center with green lights Nov. 6-12 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting counties across the nation to support military veterans.
The initiative, in its second year and led by the National Association of Counties (NACo), raises awareness around the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources available at the county, state, and federal levels to assist veterans and their families. Read More
Community Input Sought For Development Of Los Alamos County Comprehensive Health Plan
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Health Council (LACHC), in collaboration with County Social Services, is developing a Los Alamos County Comprehensive Health Plan (CHP).
Three public listening sessions are scheduled in November and early December to collect feedback from the community. Upon adoption of the CHP by the County Council, the CHP will guide the next five to seven years of health, wellness, and social services planning and programming in Los Alamos County.
Community members who live, work, learn, pray, or play in Los Alamos County are invited to attend one of three sessions to Read More
Voter Turnout At Just 10% For 2023 Local Regular Election
Gathered in Council Chambers Wednesday from left, Los Alamos County Elections Manager Victoria Martinez, Election Clerk Norma Tech, Chief Deputy Clerk Tessa Jo Mascarenas, Clerk Naomi D. Maestas, Election Clerk Jerry Fleming, Presiding Judge John Puckett, Election Clerk Mary Wilhoit, Election Clerk Adam Joseph and Election Clerk Judy Lovejoy. Not pictured is Election Clerk Jan Barnes who was greeting voters in the lobby. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Election Clerk Judy Lovejoy assists local resident Michael Phillips as he receives his ballot to cast his vote Wednesday Read More
Turning Trash Into Energy? County Explores Possibility
This graphic shows how waste-to-energy plants work. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
There are many innovative ways to reduce waste but for Los Alamos the tried-and-true measures – reduce, reuse, and recycle – still prove to be the most effective ways to keep material out of the landfills.
Environmental Services Division Manager Armando Gabaldon made this point during the Oct. 17 Los Alamos County Council meeting.
In response to Councilor David Reagor’s request, which was made during the May 23 meeting, Gabaldon said he researched and discussed Read More
Betty Ehart Senior Center Unveils Renovated Kitchen
Betty Ehart Senior Center Chef Stephen Jakob prepares Tuesday’s lunch in the center’s newly remodeled kitchen. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A group of hungry diners eagerly wait for lunch to be served Monday at the newly re-opened Betty Ehart Senior Center’s kitchen. Courtesy/LARSO
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After nine months of being shuttered, the Betty Ehart Senior Center’s kitchen is back in business. Not only that, but it is looking better than ever.
Besides improvements to its interior such as duct work, electric and plumbing, the Read More
Library: Cover To Cover 2024 Reading Challenge Underway
Cover to Cover 2024 reading challenge books on display at the library. Courtesy/LAC
Cover to Cover 2024 reading challenge prizes. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County library youth services staff shares details of the 2024 Cover to Cover reading challenge. Created for readers in grades 3-6, Cover to Cover is an annual challenge promoting great books offering fun prizes. This year’s challenge began Oct. 23, 2023 and readers may track their books using Beanstack through April 18, 2024.
Library youth services staff curate excellent fiction and non-fiction books in multiple Read More
Los Alamos County Officials Clone Manager Steve Lynne
Los Alamos County officials clone Manager Steve Lynne, center, holding a photo of his younger self, today near the Oppie and Groves statues as part of their Halloween festivities. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Historic Preservation Advisory Board To Meet Nov. 1, 2023
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) will meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, in room 110 at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here.
Main Hill Road Shut Down Due To Vehicle Accident!
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is responding to a vehicle accident on the Main Hill Road/N.M. 502.
At this time the Main Hill Road will be shut down in both directions.
Motorists are advised to use the Truck Route/East Jemez Road until the Main Hill Road re-opens. Read More
Highlights From Leadership Los Alamos Class Of 2024 Session #1: Community Organizations
Executive Director Bernadette Lauritzen of Champions of Youth Ambitions (C’YA) discusses the nature of community organizations to the LLA class. Photo by Kateri Morris
LLA class members take a moment to write cards for local veterans. Photo by Kateri Morris
LAPS News:
Leadership Los Alamos, Class of 2024, held their first session Oct. 20, where they learned about various community organizations and local charities within Northern New Mexico.
It is an opportunity for class members to dive into the variety of services offered, contributions made, interorganizational relationship collaborations, Read More
