Board Of Public Utilities To Hold Special Meeting Monday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold a special meeting 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28 in Room 330 at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom – https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86962448561.
The complete packet is available online – https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More
Atomic City Transit Regular Service Closed On Labor Day
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit regular scheduled bus service will not operate on Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Bandelier shuttle service will continue to run 30-minute service during the holiday.
Regular fixed-route service will resume Tuesday, Sept. 5.
For additional information, call 505-661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.
For the specific route service schedules, click here. Read More
Video: Councilor Lepsch Discusses Tuesday 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 Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Environmental Services & Overlook Convenience Center To Close On Labor Day
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed in observance of Labor Day Monday, Sept. 4.
This includes operations at the Eco Station and the Overlook Convenience Center.
There will be no residential or commercial trash collection service provided on Monday. If the observed date falls on your normal trash collection day please place your materials out on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
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 County Horse Show Saturday Aug. 26
A rider going through the paces at Brewer Arena on North Mesa. LADP/Screenshot
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Services Recreation Division invites the community to participate in the 2023 Los Alamos County Horse Show beginning 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 at Brewer Arena on North Mesa.
Entry and fees are $5 per youth class entry and $8 per adult class entry. Registration will be accepted at the Larry Walkup Aquatic Center, 2760 Canyon Road through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23. (No late entries will be accepted.)
Information on registration, classes and events can be found online at: https://tinyurl.com/LAC-HorseShow Read More
Los Alamos Public Library System Website To Be Unavailable 9 PM – Midnight Thursday Aug. 24 Due To Scheduled Maintenance
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Public Library System Website will be unavailable 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., Thursday Aug. 24 (Friday Aug. 25) due to regularly scheduled maintenance. Read More
Credit Unions Join Forces To Bring 80’s Night To Summer Concert With ‘Those Crazy Nights’ Journey Tribute Band
‘Those Crazy Nights’ Journey Tribute Band to headline the Summer Concert this Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
By Sancre Productions:
The 2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe is going back in time for 80’s night, thanks to local credit unions: Zia Credit Union, Del Norte Credit Union, State Employees Credit Union and Los Alamos Public Schools Credit Union.
Headliner “Those Crazy Nights” feature a stellar lineup of nationally touring musicians who brilliantly embody the spirit of Journey! Get those mullets styled and wipe the Read More
2023 Regular Local Election Candidate Filing Day Aug. 29
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Aug. 25-31, 2023
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Aug. 25-31:
Friday, Aug. 25
- 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 AM The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11:00 AM County Council Meeting Replay 8-08–23
- 03:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 06:00 PM 20th St. and Trinity Drive Town Hall Meeting
- 07:00 PM Developmental
Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 21, 2023
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Construction News for the Week of Aug. 21, 2023. Link to online Newsletter: https://conta.cc/45BhMPc
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 Read More
County Council To Hold Work Session Aug. 22, 2023
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22 in person 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.
Webinar ID: 826 8317 6848 Read More
Celebrate 2023 Bear Festival In Los Alamos Aug. 25-26
Bear Dinner Aug. 25. Courtesy/PEEC
COUNTY News:
New Mexico is home to approximately 5,000 to 6,000 black bears (Ursus americanus)—the official state animal of New Mexico—and this August, Los Alamos will once again feature the annual celebration of our wildlife neighbors at Bear Festival, presented by Century Bank.
Hosted by the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), Bear Dinner and Bear Festival is Aug. 25-26 and will feature a lively, interactive celebration of the life, habits and diets of the New Mexico black bear.
“We’re thrilled to welcome back such an iconic, fun and educational Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: At The Aquatic Center
On the job in Los Alamos checking in swimmers Monday at the Aquatic Center are Recreational Customer Service Supervisor Elizabeth Duram, left, and Recreational Customer Service Associate Lilly Bueck. For hours of operation and other details about the Aquatic Center at 2760 Canyon Road, click here. Photo by Connor Hoch/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos Public Library System Website Down For Maintenance 9PM-Midnight Thursday Aug. 24
The Los Alamos Public Library website will be unavailable 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24 for regularly scheduled maintenance. Courtesy/LAC Read More
More Scenes From 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Rich Holmes
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Rich Holmes
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Rich Holmes
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Rich Holmes
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Rich Holmes
Scene from the 2023 Los Alamos County Rodeo held Aug. 12-13 at Brewer Field. Photo by Rich Holmes 
Scene Read More
‘Guns In America’ Exhibit Opens Aug. 24 At Step Up Gallery
ART News:
Fine Art Photographer Jeff Corwin’s “Guns in America” opens Thursday in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library.
“Guns in America” is a powerful and provocative look at the relationship between guns and America. Corwin’s photographs, taken over the course of many years, offer a unique perspective on this complex issue. Corwin presents us with a mind-reeling montage of imagery, which reverberates throughout the American political and historical spectrum. Corwin weaves a tapestry of uniquely American scenes which cut to the core of the issues at hand. Depending on the viewer’s perspective, Read More
Rock Slide, Unstable Conditions Close N.M. 4 Near TA-39
Scene of the rock slide today that caused the closure of N.M. 4 at mile marker 57 near Technical Area 39. Courtesy/LAPD
Update: The road is reopened in both directions.
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is reporting a road closure on N.M. 4 at mile marker 57 near Technical Area 39.
The road is closed in both directions due to a rock slide and unstable conditions.
NMDOT is on scene along with Los Alamos police officers.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area until field crews can clear the roadway and deem it safe for passage. Read More
A Vision For 20th Street Properties Gets Defined
Los Alamos County Community Development Department Director Paul Andrus speaks to citizens during a meeting in June at the Los Alamos Public Schools administrative building regarding 20th Street plans. Courtesy/LAC
A birds eye view of the County-owned 20th Street property. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Right now, 2.6 acres of land off 20th Street is brimming with potential. There is a paved street and sidewalks waiting to be utilized by traffic and pedestrians and six land parcels that could contain any number of things. The question is Read More
Community Services Corner: Day In The life Of Parks & Open Space
By CORY STYRON
Community Services Department Director
Los Alamos County
I appreciate the support of our community as we celebrated Parks and Recreation month in July. Our team was extremely busy the first part of the month with the Summer Concert Series, Independence Day celebration at Overlook Park, and ScienceFest, along with the day-to-day work that keeps things going.
In August, I want to highlight our busy team with less than 20 employees, whose broad range of skills logistically make the County’s special events enjoyable and outdoor recreation amenities accessible and safe for everyday Read More
County Council To Hear First Climate Action Plan Aug. 22
