Community Invited To 2023 Solar Eclipse Viewing Event At Los Alamos High School Courtyard Saturday Oct. 14
LAPS News:
Community members of all ages are invited to view the annular solar eclipse in the Los Alamos High School inner courtyard 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14.
This free event features free eclipse glasses, viewing safety information, projection of the eclipse on a large outdoor screen, National Park Service programming, educational booths and science activities for all ages, school clubs, music and more.
All activities will pause 10-11 a.m. to allow participants to view the eclipse as it moves in and out of the annular phase with the maximum eclipse happening at 10:36:57 a.m.
This Read More
Scenes From Preparation And Certification Of Los Alamos County Voting Machines For 2023 Regular Local Election
Scene from preparation and certification of the voting machines to be used for the 2023 Regular Local Election. The preparation and certification took place this morning in the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Warehouse near the loading dock at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi D. Maestas and Deputy Clerk Ubaldo Barela this morning in the Clerk’s Warehouse preparing voting machines to be used for the 2023 Regular Local Election. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sign this morning points organizations, representatives, Read More
UPDATE – Traffic Alert: Accident On Main Hill Road Prompts Lane Closure – Motorists Urged To Exercise Caution
Update: Accident has been cleared and traffic is moving along smoothly.
Traffic Alert:
Los Alamos County has announced that a traffic accident on the Main Hill Road (N.M. 502) between the White Rock Y (N.M. 4 intersection) and the Totavi gas station has led to the closure of one eastbound lane, resulting in traffic delays. The incident occurred earlier today.
The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Department is on scene, overseeing the situation and awaiting the arrival of a tow truck to clear the accident site.
The closure of one eastbound lane has necessitated a shift in traffic patterns, requiring Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct 2, 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 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 working on Loma Linda Read More
Daily Postcard: View Of Los Alamos Reservoir
Daily Postcard: The Los Alamos Reservoir drained Saturday in preparation for repair work on the reservoir, road and water lines. Photo by Randal PairCanceled: Board Of Public Utilities Oct. 4 Work Session
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities Work Session scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, is canceled due to lack of quorum.
The next regular session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in Council Chambers.
BPU meetings are open to the public in person or via Zoom. Public comment is welcome. Read More
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit Service Schedule On Indigenous People’s Day Holiday Monday Oct. 9
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) has announced that fixed route bus service will not operate on Monday, Oct. 9 in observance of the Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
ACT will operate a Dial a Ride Service 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Residents must call (505) 661-RIDE (7433) to schedule a ride on a first come first serve basis beginning at 5:45 a.m. Monday. The last time is 5:15 p.m. to reserve a ride.
Have this information available when scheduling a ride:
- Rider’s name;
- Pick-up and drop off locations; and
- Phone number.
Service on Route 12 to Bandelier will run as normal with 20-minute service. Read More
‘Guns In America’ At Step Up Gallery Closes Thursday Oct. 5
Guns in America photo #19 by Jeff Corwin. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery
Guns in America photo #11 by Jeff Corwin. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery
STEP UP GALLERY News:
Jeff Corwin’s traveling fine arts photography exhibit “Guns in America” closes Thursday, Oct. 5. Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library is the sixth stop on a gallery journey including: the Holter Museum of Art (Helena, Mont.); the Bader + Simon Museum (Cincinnati, Ohio); the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, Ill.); DragonFLY Creative Space (Chicago) and Echo Arts (Bozeman, Mont.).
The beautiful, yet disturbing images, are intensely Read More
County: Reservoir Closes For Road Repair Starting Today
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Canyon Reservoir and the road leading to it will be closed starting today, Sept. 29, through the end of November for repairs to the damaged stream channel.
Neither parking nor hiking will be allowed during that time period.
The repair project is a collaboration among the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Keystone Restorative Ecology and Natural Channel Design. Large equipment and dump trucks are being brought in to move sediment from the reservoir so that it can be used in rebuilding the road.
Department of Public Utilities Deputy Manager Clay Moseley Read More
Council Proclaims Oct. 2-6 ‘Customer Service Week’
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed Oct. 2-6 ‘Customer Service Week’ in Los Alamos County during Tuesday night’s meeting. Accepting the proclamation, from left, Customer Care Center Representative Felice Romero, Deputy Utilities Manager Karen Kendall, Customer Care Center Representative Paula Nelson, Councilor Melanee Hand, Senior Management Analyst Joann Gentry, Customer Care Center Representative Monica Rivera and Customer Care Center Representative Peggy Martinez. Courtesy/LAC
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Los Alamos County Council proclaimed Oct. 2-6 as “Customer Service Week” Read More
DPU Countdown To Public Power Week 2023
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will be celebrating Public Power Week Oct. 1-7, along with the Public Power Association and 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 49 million Americans.
This year, Public Power Week’s focus is on how public power utilities are working to ensure reliable, affordable, sustainable and customer-focused service to their communities.
In recognition of Public Power Week, DPU offers tips on how to save money and energy:
- According to the Alliance to Save Energy,
Los Alamos County Proclaims October As ‘Arts And Humanities’ Month
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed October ‘Arts and Humanities Month’ during its Tuesday night meeting. Accepting the proclamation, from left, MainStreet Event and Social Engagement Coordinator Vai Reddy-Kruse, Los Alamos Arts Council Executive Director Brandi Engeman, Los Alamos Family YMCA Operations Director and Co-Director Los Alamos Teen Center George Marsden, MainStreet Executive Director Jacquelyn Connolly and Councilor Randall Ryti. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed October as Arts and Humanities Month in Los Alamos during its regular Read More
Los Alamos Police Resume Fingerprint Services For Licensing, Certification, Employment Beginning Today!
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) has announced that fingerprint services have resumed as of today. Individuals requiring fingerprint services to complete federal, or state background checks can schedule an appointment by registering on the IdentoGo website at: https://nm.state.identogo.com or call 877.467.9215 for assistance.
Last May, the LAPD was notified by the New Mexico Department of Public Safety (NMDPS) that it had changed vendors for fingerprint background checks and support. The change at the state level required LAPD to halt services immediately until Read More
Council Action Taken Sept. 26, 2023
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Utility bills are about to get higher. Los Alamos County Council approved 6-1, with Councilor David Reagor opposed, to increase the electric rates as well as the service charges.
The rate hike was approved during Tuesday night’s regular meeting.
According to agenda documents, the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) contracted GDS to do an electric rate study and a cost of service study. The approved rates are based on the rate study portion of GDS’s work. The cost of service study is underway but due to deficiencies in revenue, Read More
Video: Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull Shares Meeting Highlights
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull shares highlights from Tuesday’s Council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Arts In Public Places Board To Meet Thursday Sept. 28
Environmental Services, Overlook Convenience Center To Close Oct. 9 In Observance Of Indigenous People’s Day
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed in observance of Indigenous People’s Day, Monday, Oct. 9. This includes operations at the Eco Station and the Overlook Convenience Center.
There will be no residential or commercial trash collection service provided Monday, Oct. 9. If the observed date falls on your normal trash or yard trimmings collection day, please place your materials out Wednesday, Oct. 11.
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
Open Gym Programs Paused During LAPS Fall Break Week
COUNTY News:
Due to Los Alamos Public Schools newly instituted Fall Break week, the Community Service’s Open Gym programs will not be held the week of Oct. 9-13. Read More
Los Alamos Canyon Floodplain Tour 9:30 AM Today!
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
A walk-through discussion of the Los Alamos Canyon floodplain assessment will be held at 9:30 a.m. today, Sept. 26. The event is being held in response to citizen concerns raised during the DOE Floodplain Assessment public comment period for the Los Alamos Canyon Creek Watershed Restoration and Sediment Reduction Project.
Participants will have a chance to meet representatives from Los Alamos County, as well as Keystone Restorative Ecology and Natural Channel Design, the consultants leading the project.
The project, a River Stewardship Grant Project, is a partnership Read More
County Reminder: Tree Pruning Begins Downtown Monday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Parks Division reminds the community that tree pruning begins Monday, Sep. 25, and will continue throughout the week at Ashley Pond Park and along Central Avenue.
Sidewalks may be closed to pedestrians at times for safety reasons.
Pruning is an important management measure that will extend trees’ health, safety and life. There are many different pruning needs depending on the trees’ location, size and growth habits.
Pruning falls into the following categories:
- Crown Cleaning – includes the removal of dead, diseased, obstructing, split, and/or broken branches
