Los Alamos County Council Proclaims September 2023 National Suicide Prevention Month
Councilor Randall Ryti presents a proclamation declaring September 2023 National Suicide Prevention Month in Los Alamos County to Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen, left, and Social Services Manager Jessica Strong, during Tuesday night’s Council meeting. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation, which recognizes September as National Suicide Prevention Month, during Tuesday’s regular meeting.
Councilor Randall Ryti read the proclamation:
WHEREAS, Los Alamos County’s Social Services division is raising awareness of mental health and Read More
CSD Facilities To Have Modified Hours Friday Sept. 8
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) will host an employee appreciation breakfast Friday, Sept. 8.
This event has been organized to acknowledge and recognize the contributions of CSD employees to the County, department and community.
To accommodate all employees being able to participate , the following facilities will have modified morning hours:
- Aquatic Center will open at 10 a.m.
- Social Services will open at 10 a.m.
- Parks offices will open at 10 a.m.
- Mesa Public Library and White Rock Library will open at 11 a.m.
County Council Proclaims Sept. 17-23 Constitution Week
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed Sept. 17-23 Constitution Week in Los Alamos, during its meeting Tuesday night. Linda Alt, left, Chapter Regent of the Rio Valle Grande Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution accepts the proclamation from County Councilor Theresa Cull. Courtesy/LADP
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
Councilor Theresa Cull read the proclamation:
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States of America, the foundation of our federal government, embodies the Read More
Los Alamos County Parks Division Thanks Volunteers June Fabryka-Martin, Craig Martin, David Hampton, Celeste Raffin, Jessica Morgan For Rendija Canyon Cleanup
Volunteers June Fabryka-Martin, Celeste Raffin, Craig Martin, David Hampton and County staff liaison Jessica Morgan with just some of the debris they removed Aug. 19 while cleaning up Rendija Canyon. Courtesy/LAC
An old tire, carpeting, cardboard and other debris collected by volunteers working Saturday, Aug. 19 to clean up Rendija Canyon. Courtesy/LAC
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Los Alamos County Parks Division would like to recognize and say thank you to five volunteers who spent their day on Saturday, Aug. 19 in Rendija Canyon cleaning up an area known to be used for target practice outside of the Sportsman’s Read More
Los Alamos Police Respond To Shots Fired Near West Road
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) responded to gun shots fired around 7:20 p.m. Tuesday near the intersection of West Road and West Jemez Road.
Centerra-Los Alamos security guards responded to the area and secured an adult male subject armed with a firearm who was suffering from a crisis.
Los Alamos Police responded a short time later and secured the male subject who was identified as Cody Adams, 24, of Los Alamos. He was transported to Los Alamos Medical Center for evaluation and care.
LAPD will be filing criminal charges for Negligent Use of a Deadly Weapon and Open Container. Read More
Community Services To Host Onsite Public Meetings Sept. 23 To Discuss Upgrades To Pinon Park & 37th Street Play Lot
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) will be hosting public meetings Sept. 23, at Pinon Park and then following at 37th Street Play Lot.
These meetings will be held in person at the following times and locations detailed below with the consultant and the Community Services Department present. These playgrounds were noted in the Integrated Master Plan as needing to be upgraded and meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
The community is invited to each site on this day to provide input on amenities and themes for the playgrounds. The focus of the onsite Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Mesa Public Library
Council Proclaims September Voter Registration Month
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation declaring September ‘Voter Registration Month’ during Tuesday night’s meeting in Council Chambers. From left, League of Women Voters (LWV) President Felicia Orth, Senior Deputy Clerk Victoria Montoya, County Clerk Naomi Maestas, Councilor Suzie Havemann and LWV member Jody Benson accept the proclamation presented by Havemann. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation, which declares September as “Voter Registration Month” during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
Councilor Suzie Havemann Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 4, 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.
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 not work Sept. 4 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Work will continue Read More
Scenes From Cowboy Breakfast Today At Posse Lodge
A line of hungry people wait outside the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Posse Lodge this morning for the monthly Cowboy Breakfast at 650 North Mesa Road. The breakfasts are held the first Sunday of each month and benefit different non-profit organizations. The fee for breakfast, which is $10 for adults and $5 for children younger than 10, gets patrons an all-you-can-eat breakfast. Sunday’s breakfast benefits the Sheriff’s Posse, the stewards of the historical lodge at 650 North Mesa Road. The Posse is a non-profit organization supporting the community since 1951. In addition to hosting the Read More
Scenes From Final Friday Night Summer Concert Of 2023
Baracutanga, a seven-piece band, representing four countries (Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru, USA), that blends South American ancestral traditions with a modern sensibility, performs at the final concert of the 2023 Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series Friday at Ashley Pond Park. The concert series organizer, Sancre Productions, will return next May to offer the 2024 Summer Concert Series. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com
The final Los Alamos County Summer Concert, held Friday at Ashley Pond Park, featured opener – Mariachi Estrella of the Santa Fe Youth Symphony. Photo By Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More
Posts From The Road: Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner In Arizona
Night Reflection: The colorful exterior of Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner reflects in the street following a rain. The diner in Kingman, Ariz. is a favorite for locals and visitors who travel through the area on Historic Route 66. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
Soda Bar: The soda bar area inside Mr. D’z sits in the area where gas pumps stood for almost 50 years when the building was a gas station. The property was purchased by Scott and Roy Dunton and remodeled into a retro style diner, which opened in 1992. Photo by Gary Warren/ladailypost.com
By GARY WARREN
Photographer
Formerly of Los Alamos
Our Read More
Los Alamos County Library System To Host Quarterly Yoga Book Club In Los Alamos And White Rock
COUNTY News:
Anyone interested in learning more about yoga and sharing their practice with like-minded people while also being a part of a book club is invited to join the quarterly yoga book club at the local libraries.
The book club has grown so popular that the program will be held two weeks in a row, one at each library location. The first session 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 at the White Rock branch library. The second session is 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Mesa Public Library.
The library system is entering the second annual cycle of quarterly book clubs with a discussion of the title, Read More
Canceled: Labor Management Relations Board Meeting For Sept. 5
County Council To Hold Regular Session Sept. 5, 2023
Reading And Book Signing With Author Shirley Raye Redmond At Mesa Public Library Saturday Sept. 16
COUNTY News:
Mesa Public Library welcomes prolific local author Shirley Raye Redmond back to the lower level rotunda at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 for a reading from her latest book Brave Animal Stories for Kids: 50 True Tales That Celebrate God’s Creation.
Published in March by Harvest House, Brave Animal Stories is a welcome addition to recent similar work including Courageous and Bold Bible Heroes: 50 True Stories of Daring Men and Women of God and Change the World: 10 Daring Women of God. Redmond will read excerpts from several of her award-winning children’s books. This event is great for Read More
Historic Preservation Advisory Board To Meet Sept. 6, 2023
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) will meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 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.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Meeting ID: 879 1117 5434 Read More
County Transportation Board To Meet Thursday Sept. 7
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 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.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Meeting ID: 817 8137 9747 Read More
Video: Councilor Reagor Discusses Aug. 29 Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor shares highlights from Tuesday’s regular council meeting during a meeting Wednesday at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County Continues To Tackle Economic Development
Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. Post file photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos strives to improve its quality of life in every area – whether that is housing, economic development, transit or recreation. It is a lengthy to-do list that everyone from County officials to residents are tackling.
The Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD) recently released its 2023 Community Vitality Update, which highlights the progress made in different areas of the community.
Here are some of them:
Housing:
- The Bluffs:
