Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 23, 2023
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.
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
Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. will continue work in the Loma Linda neighborhood. Loma Linda will Read More
Electrical Fire Burns Press Box At North Mesa Ball Fields
LAPD News:
An electrical fire this afternoon has burned the press box at the North Mesa Ball Fields.
Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) and Los Alamos Fire Department personnel had responded to the scene after the dispatch center received calls from the public around 2:03 p.m. today stating that the dugout at the ball fields was on fire.
Police Cmdr. Daniel Roberts said the fire is now out but the press box is ruined. Read More
Entrepreneurial-Minded Vets, Service Members, Spouses Invited To 2023 New Mexico Veterans Business Summit
NMDVS News
Las Cruces—Registration is open for the 2023 New Mexico Veterans Business Summit 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 in Las Cruces at the New Mexico State University Corbett Center Student Union, 1780 E. University Ave.
Entrepreneurial-minded military veterans, National Guard/Reserve members, transitioning active-duty service members, their spouses and federal contractors anywhere in the southwest are encouraged to attend this free two-day conference presented by the New Mexico Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) – the business development division of the New Mexico Read More
Sustainable Landscape Design Workshop Series Oct. 26
COUNTY News:
The Sustainable Landscape Design workshop series is halfway through, with only three sessions remaining. The series is being provided by the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service and Los Alamos Master Gardeners.
Remaining sessions are 6 p.m. at the White Rock Branch Library on these Thursdays:
- Oct. 26;
- Nov. 2; and
- Nov. 9.
Anyone can join the sessions in person or live online using the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84440717364.
Transitioning your landscape into meeting your needs while accommodating the resources Read More
Los Alamos County Launches Vaccine Availability Webpage
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County (LAC) Social Services Division has launched a Vaccine Availability webpage on the County’s website that provides a list compiled by LAC Health Council to help navigate finding vaccines in the county.
Community members can utilize this new resource to find locations providing COVID, RSV, and/or flu vaccines; ages the location is serving, clinic hours and contact information, as well as registration information.
For the week of October 16, 2023, vaccines are available at Nambe Drugs, both Smith’s Pharmacy locations, Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico, Read More
North Bound Lane Closure On Diamond At Canyon Today
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division crews will close the north bound bike lane on Diamond Drive beginning at the Canyon Road intersection at 8:30 a.m. through noon today, Oct. 20, weather permitting.
Field modifications allow the bike lane to shift over to the right north bound lane. Vehicle traffic will use the left north bound lane. Vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic are urged to slow down and watch for traffic signs and devices to guide them through the construction zone.
The sidewalk will not be closed, but pedestrians are urged to watch for crews and equipment. Read More
Aquatic Center Therapy Pool Closed Until Further Notice
COUNTY News:
Due to a mechanical failure with the Therapy Pool at the Walkup Aquatic Center, the Therapy Pool will be closed until further notice.
The County is sorry for any inconvenience and hopes to have the issue resolved as quickly as possible. Read More
Los Alamos County Transportation Board Update On Approval Of FY24 Snow And Ice Removal Plan
By MATT HEAVNER
Transportation Board Chair
On Thursday, Oct. 5, the Los Alamos County Transportation Board met. Daniel Blea, the County Traffic and Streets Manager presented updates to the county snow and ice removal plan. After discussion, the board approved the plan.
The main point of board discussion was support for the excellent work of county staff and the need for communication with county residents about how they can help county staff. One challenge for county staff working on snow removal after a storm is vehicles parked on the street. The board and county staff discussed various ways Read More
VIDEO: Councilor Suzie Havemann Recaps Oct. 17 Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann during a visit to the Los Alamos Daily Post Wednesday gives an update on actions taken during the Tuesday, Oct. 17 council meeting. Video by Clara Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Greenlights Improvement Projects For Golf Course
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailiypost.com
After years of effort to improve the Los Alamos County Golf Course, the work paid off; Los Alamos County Council approved Oct. 10 two bids that focus on bettering the maintenance and safety at the golf course.
Council unanimously approved a bid that totals approximately $5.5 million and a budget revision of about $1.6 million. Deputy Public Works Manager Eric Martinez explained this bid will improve holes one through 18. This includes improvements to tees, bunkers and greens as well as two new restrooms.
Additionally, Martinez Read More
Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office Is One Of Five In New Mexico With Spotless Audit
Los Alamos County Assessor’s Office team, from left, Chief Deputy Assessor Lucas Fresquez, Office Specialist Ashley Martinez, County Assessor George Chandler, Chief Appraiser Nerio Gurule, Appraiser Curtis Valencia, Apprentice Appraiser Melvin Martinez and Appraiser Betty Martinez. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
It may not be at the top of the community’s mind when thinking about Los Alamos County government but the County Assessor’s Office performs an important role in calculating property valuations, Read More
DPU To Debut Thermal Cameras With Ghost Hunt Oct. 28
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will launch its next conservation and energy efficiency tool—a thermal camera—on Nov. 1 through the Library of Things. Before that, DPU will partner with the Los Alamos Public Library to host a ghost hunt using thermal cameras Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Los Alamos Little Theatre (LALT).
After much anticipation, the weather is finally changing enough to provide meaningful and beneficial thermal camera results to community members. The thermal cameras are intended for users to perform an energy assessment of their living and working Read More
More Scenes From 2023 LAPS Annular Solar Eclipse Event
A crowd watches the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse on a projection screen Saturday morning in the courtyard at Los Alamos High School (LAHS). The special event was hosted by Los Alamos Public Schools in a community-wide collaboration with Los Alamos County Recreation Division, Los Alamos County Library System, Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), U.S. National Park Service staff from Bandelier National Monument and Manhattan Project National Historical Park, Pajarito Astronomers, Los Alamos MainStreet, Eye Associates and others. Photo by Dixon Wolf
Residents view the eclipse Read More
County Environmental Sustainability Board Meets Oct. 19
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here.
County Council To Meet In Regular Session Tuesday Oct. 17
Atomic City Transit Announces Service Updates
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit Route 2M will be reinstated starting Monday, Oct. 23.
In addition, a Dial-a-Ride service will be implemented before the regular bus service begins for the day.
Dial-a-Ride will operate 5:15-6 a.m. and 6:30-9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is open to the general public.
Call 661-RIDE (7433) to schedule your trip. Dispatch will take calls beginning at 5 a.m. and will only accept requests for same-day service. Dial-a-Ride is an “origin to destination” service operated primarily curb-to-curb.
Also, beginning Nov. 6, the Range Road area on Route Read More
Canceled: Oct. 25 & Nov. 8 P&Z Commission Meetings
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) meetings scheduled for Oct. 25 and Nov. 8 have been canceled because there are no applications to review for either meeting.
The next P&Z meeting is scheduled for Dec. 13. Read More
Los Alamos County Ice Rink Parking Lot Closure Tuesday … Oversized Load Transport Wednesday
Image of Los Alamos County Ice Rink parking lot detailing closure locations. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Public Works Department will close the ice rink parking lot at 4 p.m. Tuesday through 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 to install a temporary chiller. This is a slight logistic change from the Oct. 16 date the department reported last week.
Additionally, an oversized load carrying a crane and equipment for this project is scheduled for Wednesday morning that could slow traffic on N.M. 502 and Trinity Drive.
The temporary chiller repair will ensure optimal ice temperatures throughout Read More
Canceled: Oct. 24 County Personnel Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Personnel Board meeting scheduled for Oct. 24 has been canceled due to a location conflict and no agenda items.
Reminder: County Climate Action Survey Closes Wednesday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule reminds individuals who live or work in Los Alamos County that it is not too late to complete the Climate Action survey.
The survey can be accessed at www.lacnm.com/CAPSurvey until 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18.
Gurule thanks those who have already taken the time to complete the survey and encourages those who have not to do so before it closes. The results will be used to inform the first-ever Los Alamos Climate Action Plan, an important step in shaping the county’s commitment to reduce environmental impacts and prepare Read More
