Final Cone Zone Of 2023 Construction Season
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Loma Linda Road Improvements Project
Loma Linda neighborhood Halloween festivities will continue Read More
Atomic City Transit Issues Service Announcements
ACT News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) Peak Service on Route 6 in the afternoon will resume starting 3:05 p.m. to 6:21 p.m. only Monday, Oct. 30.
Peak service is highlighted in yellow on the timetables found on the ACT Routes & Schedules page.
Real-Time and Service information on the app or the ACT Tracker for Route 6P will not be available for 2-3 weeks.
Also, as part of the implementation of the recently updated 5-year transit plan recommendations, Route 2P (White Rock Peak Service) will be permanently discontinued. This route has not been in service for several years.
Direct questions to Read More
Fuller Lodge Art Center Is Currently Closed However Events Are Taking Place As Planned
Staff Report:
The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) has announced that The Fuller Lodge Art Center is currently closed; however, classroom programs remain open. The board made the difficult decision to close the art center on Oct. 22, and let staff go because of funding challenges, which are being resolved. Additionally, the executive director is on leave helping her young teen recover from a traumatic car accident.
While the art center is currently closed, LAAC is moving forward with its events as planned including hosting the annual Pumpkin Glow, which begins with a carving party 10 a.m. to noon, Read More
Los Alamos County Council Proclaims November National Native American Heritage Month
Los Alamos Public Schools teacher and Vice Chair for the Native American Parent Advisory Committee Jovita Mowrer, left, accepts a proclamation from Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann, which declares November National Native American Heritage Month. The proclamation was presented during Tuesday’s council work session. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed November as National Native American Heritage Month during its work session Tuesday night.
Councilor Suzie Havemann read the proclamation:
WHEREAS, November is annually celebrated as National Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Poll Worker Chris Lovejoy
On the Job in Los Alamos is poll worker Chris Lovejoy greeting voters for the 2023 general election Thursday in the lobby of the Municipal Building. Early voting runs through Nov. 4. In-person voting is taking place 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday at the Municipal Building or White Rock Town Hall. Absentee ballots may be mailed in or dropped off at ballot boxes at Mesa Public Library or White Rock Branch Library, and must be physically received by 7 p.m. Nov. 7. For more information, click here. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County: First Half Of Property Taxes Due Dec. 11
COUNTY News:
Property tax bills for 2023 will be mailed to property owners by Los Alamos County’s Finance Department by Nov. 1.
The deadline for the first half of property taxes is Dec. 10, but has been extended to Monday, Dec. 11 due to the weekend. It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure property taxes are paid to avoid late payment penalty and interest charges.
If someone else is to pay on behalf of the property owner, they will need to contact them directly regarding this matter. If a property owner’s property taxes are collected through an escrow account, they should verify Read More
Video: Councilor Lepsch Recaps Oct. 24 Work Session
During a visit to the Los Alamos Daily Post Wednesday, County Councilor Keith Lepsch discussed highlights from Tuesday’s council work session. Video by Clara Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
National Association Of Counties: Drawing Growing Support For ‘Operation Green Light For Veterans’
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In honor of Veterans Day, the National Association of Counties (NACo) and its affiliate, the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers (NACVSO) once again invite the nation’s 3,069 counties, parishes and boroughs to show support for veterans by participating in “Operation Green Light for Veterans” – lighting county buildings and landmarks in green from Nov. 6-12.
The initiative, which in 2022 drew participation from more than 300 counties, is designed to raise awareness about the unique challenges veterans face and the resources available Read More
LANL Shares Two Major Needs With County Council: Housing and Transportation
Associate Laboratory Director for Operations Bret Simpkins, left, and Associate Laboratory Director for Infrastructure and Capital Projects David Teter present the laboratory’s transportation and housing needs during the regular Los Alamos County Council meeting Oct. 17. Screenshot/LADP
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
With Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) increasing its workforce, two major needs have come to light: housing and transportation. Just what exactly these needs are and how to best address them were the focus of a presentation by Read More
Gruninger: Betty Ehart Kitchen Renovations Completed … Grand Re-Opening Monday Oct. 30
By JACCI GRUNINGER
Executive Director
LARSO
Did you know that for the last nine months the Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) chefs have been making more than 175 lunches a day out of our White Rock Senior Activity Center kitchen? More than 80 of those meals are delivered to homebound seniors in both Los Alamos and White Rock. The rest are served to members and visitors in the White Rock Cafeteria or were part of a grab-n-go program while our Betty Ehart Kitchen has been under renovation.
We are excited to announce today that our renovations are now complete, and our Betty Ehart Chef,
County Customer Care Center To Close Briefly Oct. 31
COUNTY News:
The lobby-facing windows at the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center in the Municipal Building will be closed for an hour during the business day, 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, while staff attends a county-wide employee appreciation luncheon.
The Customer Care Center is typically open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Staff will respond to voice mail and email messages when they return to the office. Those customers who prefer to interact with staff in person are asked to do so outside of that one-hour time frame.
To reach the Customer Care Center, call 505.662.8333, email Read More
Los Alamos County Migrates To New Website Friday
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Los Alamos County officials are excited to announce the launch of a new and improved government website designed to better serve and engage with the residents and stakeholders of the community.
Migration begins 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 27. Users may notice some downtime where neither the existing nor the new website is available as migration is occurring. According to officials, this could take an hour to many hours.
The domain name losalamosnm.us will remain the same. However, individuals may experience problems getting to the Read More
Los Alamos County Council Proclaims Week Of Nov. 6, 2023 ‘Operation Green Light For Veterans’
At Tuesday’s work session, Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull presents a proclamation to veterans from left, Fleet Division Manager Peter Mondragon, Traffic and Streets Lead Equipment Operator Richard Marquez, Police Chief Dino Sgambellone and VFW 8874 Post Chaplain Victor M. Valenzuela designating the week of Nov. 6, 2023 ‘Operation Green Light for Veterans’ . Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
During its work session Tuesday night, Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation declaring the week of Nov. 6, 2023 “Operation Green Light for Veterans”.
Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull Read More
Photography Exhibit And Talk With Minesh Bacrania Nov. 2
Los Alamos Public Library hosts photography exhibit and talk with Minesh Bacrania, former experimental physicist turned professional photographer, Nov. 2. Courtesy/LAC
Photo by Minesh Bacrania
LIBRARY News:
Los Alamos Public Library will present a photography exhibit and talk with Minesh Bacrania, former experimental physicist turned professional photographer, 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 at Mesa Public Library in the Upper-Level Rotunda.
On display for the evening will be Bacrania’s beautiful photographs of Los Alamos National Laboratory from Behind the Fence, a photographic series Read More
Parks Crew To Remove Hazardous Trees At Ice Rink Oct. 26
Location of two hazardous trees to be removed Thursday from the area around the County Ice Rink. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division will close the County Ice Rink parking lot 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 to remove two unsafe trees from the property.
The tree removal is part of the temporary chiller repair that is ongoing to ensure optimal ice temperatures throughout the coming winter skating season, until permanent repairs can be made.
Motorists are advised to observe caution on Thursday, since some traffic delays may occur. Vehicles driving along Read More
County Art In Public Places Board To Meet Oct. 26
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Art in Public Places Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 in person at the Mesa Public Library, 3rd floor, Room #1 and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda for this meeting here.
County Environmental Services To Be Closed Veterans Day
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed Friday, Nov. 10, in observance of Veterans Day. This includes operations at the Eco Station and the Overlook Convenience Center.
There will be no residential or commercial trash collection service provided on Friday. If the observed date falls on your normal trash or yard trimmings collection day please place your materials out Wednesday, Nov. 8.
Visit the Environmental Services website for the full 2023 holiday schedule. For additional information, call 505.662.8163 or email solidwaste@lacnm.us. Read More
Los Alamos To Celebrate Halloweekend Oct. 27-28
LACDC News:
Los Alamos Halloweekend—a spooky series of activities for the entire family—begins Friday, Oct. 27, with the featured event Trick-or-Treat on MainStreet running 4-6 p.m. downtown.
The weekend also includes activities such as the Pumpkin Glow and Scarecrow Contest on Central Avenue. All events, most of which are free, and many other seasonal activities can be found here.
For the little ones, Friday begins at 10 a.m. (also on Oct. 28) with the Fall Party at Family Strengths Network. Then 3-5 p.m. is trick-or-treating at the Los Alamos Medical Center. Starting at 4 p.m. the family Read More
Main Gate Park RV Dump Station Closed For Repairs
COUNTY News:
The Main Gate RV dump station at 2700 East Road was closed for repairs beginning Monday, Oct. 23 and will reopen Friday, Oct. 27.
The dump line has been clogged due to damage from rocks being thrown into it.
Los Alamos County Parks Division is working to repair the line and remove 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 Read More
County Arts In Public Places Board Meets On Zoom Oct. 26
