County Council Set To Meet In Regular Session Oct. 17
LWV Lunch With A Leader To Feature Eric Peterson Oct. 19
Eric Peterson
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters’ community event, Lunch with a Leader is noon Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Unitarian Church, 1738 N Sage Loop. The leader is Eric Peterson, the Open Space Specialist for the Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division.
Peterson grew up in a military family and attended high school in southern Ohio, and later graduated from Bowling Green State University. It was during his time in college that he was introduced to the southwest by a college professor who took students on cultural immersion trips. He said that after a two week visit he decided Read More
Friends Of Los Alamos County Libraries To Host Bag Sale
COUNTY News:
The Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries (FLACL) will hold a bag sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21 in the lobby of Mesa Public Library at 2400 Central Ave.
This year, in addition to a variety of fiction and non-fiction books, there will be a large collection of hardcover science fiction and mystery novels. Time to stock up for the winter!
The cost is $8 per bag. FLACL will provide the bags, courtesy of Smith’s. Cash, checks and credit/debit cards will be accepted. (Books and other items inside the bookstore are NOT part of the bag sale.)
All sale proceeds go to scholarships, youth
Time To Change The Picture On DPU’s Utilities Assistance Program
Courtesy/LAC
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By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The current state of the Department of Public Utilities’ (DPU) Utilities Assistance Program is grim. The program has a balance of $15,695. Considering that the program awarded $25,000 in assistance in the last fiscal year, its current balance wouldn’t be able to provide the same amount of assistance this year, and that is assuming the amount of need doesn’t change. The picture gets even more grim because due to the approved rate increases, it is almost assured more people are going to need help this Read More
Video: Councilor Melanee Hand Shares Meeting Highlights
Los Alamos County Councilor Melanee Hand at the Los Alamos Daily Post Wednesday discusses Tuesday night’s regular council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Police Partner With Starbucks For Torch Run Icon Campaign To Benefit Special Olympics
LAPD News:
Every year the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) runs the torch to promote awareness and to raise money for Special Olympic Athletes in Los Alamos and around the State. This national non-profit program unites police officers and Special Olympic Athletes, which build great relationships between Athletes, their families and Law Enforcement.
Deputy Chief Oliver Morris is the North Region Coordinator for Special Olympics New Mexico. Morris will join other officers from around the nation to run the torch into Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill., later this month. Solider Field is the Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Department Quarterly Data Shows Sustained Economic Growth Statewide
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SANTA FE – New Mexico set another quarterly record high in spending, $8.67 billion, measured by Matched Taxable Gross Receipts (MTGR), in the fourth quarter of the 2023 fiscal year (April, May, and June 2023), according to the Quarterly Economic Summaries published today by the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD).
The September 2023 reports are available on the EDD website.
In addition, 26 of 33 counties saw year-over-year (YOY) economic growth, with 10.6% growth statewide. The professional, scientific, and Read More
Los Alamos Police Hold 2023 Fall DEA Drug Take Back Day
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) will be conducting its biannual DEA Drug Take Back Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28.
The drop off location will be in the north parking lot (off Central Avenue) of the Los Alamos Police Department.
Items that have not been accepted in the past include: Needles/sharps, any liquids or creams, and aerosols/compressed medications. For this event, LAPD will have supplies available for people to dispose of their liquids, creams and aerosols on site. A sharps container also will be available for injectable medications.
This drug diversion Read More
Atomic City Transit: Route 2T Detoured Due To Construction
Map indicating bus stop closure with bus stops on Trinity Drive that can be utilized. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Due to the N.M. 4 and Truck Route intersection lane closure to White Rock, Atomic City Transit Route 2T will initiate a detour down the Main Hill Road (N.M. 502) to White Rock.
The inbound trip is unaffected. East Jemez Road and Royal Crest – Stop #415 will be closed on the outbound trip to White Rock.
The map above indicates the bus stop closure with bus stops on Trinity Drive that can be utilized.
For additional information, call the Atomic City Transit office at (505) 661-RIDE (7433) Read More
Domestic Violence Month: Know Red Flags Of An Abuser
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LAPD News:
It’s not always easy to tell at the beginning of a relationship if it will become abusive. Many abusers may seem perfect on the surface–as if they are the dream partner. Possessive and controlling behaviors don’t always appear in the early stages of a relationship, but rather emerge gradually as the relationship grows.
The best way to protect yourself from getting into an abusive relationship is by knowing what to look for. If you recognize any of these RED FLAGS, you may be heading down a dangerous road into an abusive situation and you may want to reach out to a therapist Read More
Solar Eclipse Community Event Oct. 14: Free Viewing Glasses, Educational Booths, Outdoor LED Screen, Activities For All Ages
COUNTY News:
Join community members of all ages for a special morning of safe eclipse viewing and science activities at Los Alamos High School.
The event is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 in the inner courtyard at Los Alamos High School.
The event is free and features eclipse viewing glasses, eclipse viewing tips and eye safety resources. The eclipse will also be projected onto a large 23-foot by 13-foot, high-resolution, LED, outdoor screen provided by the Los Alamos County Recreation Division. Educational tables and hands-on activities will be provided by many clubs, organizations and Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 9, 2023
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, 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
Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. will continue work on Loma Linda Drive
County & Pajarito Astronomers Dark Sky Event 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, Oct. 7, 2023, at Overlook Park in White Rock.
Volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will be present with telescopes starting about 7:30 p.m. until at least 10:30 p.m., and as late as midnight if there is continued interest.
Sunset is at 6:42 p.m., so it will start getting dark about 7:30 p.m. Read More
Los Alamos County Administrative Offices To Close Monday Oct. 9 In Observance Of Indigenous People’s Day
COUNTY News:
This Monday, Oct. 9, Los Alamos County administrative offices will be closed in observance of Indigenous People’s Day. The county joins other states and local governments to recognize the rich culture and contributions of Native Americans in this area.
While the County’s administrative offices and Environmental Services Division will be closed and the Atomic City Transit fixed bus route services will not operate on Monday (note that Dial A Ride will operate), essential services, such as law enforcement, emergency response and public safety will continue as usual.
Additionally, Read More
County Addresses Vandalism At Rover & North Mesa Parks
A urinal filled with mud and debris at Rover Park. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Parks Division reports several incidents of vandalism over the past two weeks at two county parks.
Damages include clogging urinals and toilets with mud and debris in the restroom facilities at the Rover and North Mesa parks.
The Parks Division takes these incidents seriously as it inconveniences both park-goers and taxpayers alike.
These repairs are expensive, they take crews away from other essential duties, and they diminish the quality of the community’s parks, Parks Superintendent Wendy Read More
County Nuisance Code Implementation Review Task Force Meeting Scheduled For Today Has Been Canceled
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced that the Nuisance Code Implementation Review Task Force (NCIRF) meeting scheduled for today has been canceled.
The next meeting will be held at 10 a.m., Nov. 3 at the County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More
NASA Outreach And Free Eclipse Glasses: Meet Senior Mission Manager Charles ‘Chuck’ Tatro At Local Libraries
NASA’s Charles ‘Chuck’ Tatro
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- 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 in the lobby of the Mesa Public Library
- 3-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 at the White Rock branch library
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In the days leading up to the annular eclipse Saturday, Oct. 14, NASA representative Charles “Chuck” Tatro will host two public outreach events.
He will meet with library patrons and all interested members of the public to give out free NASA eclipse glasses, as well as stickers and information about some of the NASA missions currently studying our Sun. The information will focus on some of the most recently launched solar science missions, Read More
LANL: Statement Of Findings Issued For Los Alamos Canyon Sediment Reduction And Restoration Project
LANL News:
The Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration’s (DOE/NNSA) Los Alamos Field Office has issued a Floodplain Statement of Findings for the Los Alamos Canyon Sediment Reduction and Restoration Project.
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities is planning to restore and address sedimentation from post wildfire flooding impacts in Los Alamos Canyon located within the 100-year floodplain.
This restoration project includes:
- The upper watershed area above the reservoir;
- The reservoir; and
- The area where Los Alamos Canyon Creek, water pipeline
Rollover Accident Halts Traffic On N.M. 502 Near N.M. 4
A vehicle flipped over at 9 a.m. today on N.M. 502 near the exit to White Rock. One person was transported to LAMC with injuries. The cause of the accident is under investidation. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com
Scene of vehicle flipped over at 9 a.m. today on N.M. 502 near the exit to White Rock. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
At 9 a.m. today, a rollover accident occurred on N.M. 502 near the N.M. 4 intersection. One person sustained injuries and has been transported by Los Alamos Fire Department EMTs to Los Alamos Medical Center.
The incident has prompted an immediate Read More
Section Of Pueblo Road Closed Today For Water Leak Repair
This map indicates in red the section of Pueblo Road where today a DPU Gas, Water, Sewer field crew will be repairing an emergency water leak. Courtesy/DPU
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Gas, Water, Sewer field crew will be repairing an emergency water leak along a section of Pueblo Road today, Oct. 4, indicated in red on the map image above.
No water outages are anticipated, and work is expected to be completed by Thursday morning at the latest.
Road access to those who reside in the impacted area will be accommodated. Read More
