JJ & The Hooligans Headline Friday Night Summer Concert
JJ & the Hooligans to perform Friday night combine classic dance band tunes with reimagined surprises that make their shows fun, high-energy, and irresistibly danceable. Courtesy/Photo
Sancre Productions News:
The 2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, continues to be the BEST Free Summer Concert Series in the State by bringing a well-known New Mexico band, JJ and the Hooligans, to Ashley Pond Park! The five members of JJ & the Hooligans combine classic dance band tunes with reimagined surprises that make their shows fun, high-energy, and irresistibly Read More
LAPS To Host Informational Meeting For Potential School Board Candidates Monday Aug. 14
LAPS News:
Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) will host an informational meeting for potential School Board candidates starting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 in the School Boardroom.
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas will open the meeting by providing information about the candidate filing process and campaign requirements. Former and current school board members will then host a question-and-answer session for potential candidates to learn more about school board roles and responsibilities.
Three seats for the LAPS Board will be on the ballot this November.
These three open seats Read More
County Transportation Board To Meet Thursday Aug. 3
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 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
Mesa Public Library Hosts Second Annual Atomicon Aug. 5
Courtesy/LAC
LIBRARY News:
Mesa Public Library will present the second annual Atomicon: a Comic-Con-inspired event for all ages 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5.
The first Atomicon was held at Mesa Public Library last year in July. An estimated 1,500 fans attended the inaugural event. This year, to better accommodate large crowds, Atomicon has been expanded to include three additional locations—Fuller Lodge, which will host vendors 10:00 AM to a.m. to 5 p.m.; Ashley Pond, where a screening of The Lego Batman Movie will start at 10:30 a.m. on the Central Avenue side next to the Justice Center; Read More
Los Alamos Police Ask Citizens To Help Protect Cultural Sites And Report Vandalism Following Recent Incidents
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space officials report two incidents of vandalism to federally protected cultural sites within the Los Alamos area over the past couple of months.
San Ildefonso Governor Christopher A. Moquino stated, “The Pueblo is deeply saddened and concerned to hear of the desecration of our cultural resources and cultural sites by thoughtless acts of vandalism. The Pajarito plateau is the aboriginal land base for the Tewa people of Po-Woh-Geh Owingeh the Pueblo de San Ildefonso and has significant meaning to us and our ancestors. We ask that all please respect Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 31, 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.
Barranca Road Mill & Overlay Construction
Public Works has contracted with Albuquerque Asphalt, Inc. Read More
Night Scene Of July 21 Concert At Ashley Pond Park
Scene from the gathering at the Summer Concert July 21 at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo Read More
Historic Preservation Advisory Board To Meet Wednesday
Tourism Implementation Task Force To Meet Aug. 2, 2023
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Tourism Implementation Task Force will meet at noon Wednesday, Aug. 2 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.
Webinar ID: 856 6132 0617
Passcode: 383539 Read More
Utilities Board To Hold Work Session Aug. 2, 2023
Video: Councilor Melanee Hand Recaps July 25 Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Melanee Hand presenting highlights at the Los Alamos Daily Post newsroom Wednesday on actions taken at the Tuesday, July 25 council meeting. Video by Clara Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Has Trinity Drive’s Road Diet Yielded Positive Results?
Los Alamos County Engineer Eric Ulibarri, at the podium, and Public Works Project Manager Keith Wilson, seated, discuss the road diet on Trinity Drive during the County Council work session July 18. Screenshot/LADP
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Just how much has the road diet that runs eastward from 39th Street to Oppenheimer Street impacted driving times? According to Los Alamos County staff, not that much.
County Engineer Eric Ulibarri and Public Works Project Manager Keith Wilson presented an update on the road diet during the council work session July Read More
IT Pro By Day … Sci-Fi Writer By Night
Information Technology Support Specialist Ryan McHargue shows off his newly published book, ‘The Factionist Old Recruit’ in his office Tuesday at the Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Information Technology Support Specialist Ryan McHargue said science-fiction stories – whether on the screen or in the pages of book – captivated his imagination while he was growing up.
Movies such as Total Recall and Blade Runner were his favorite to watch, and he was a fan of books such as Neromancer Read More
Luján Introduces Bill To Support Local Fire Departments
Congressional News:
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the Fire Department Repayment Act to amend the fire department repayment system to ensure local departments are fairly and swiftly compensated for their service.
As wildfires intensify with the extremity of climate change, the need for firefighters is at an all-time high. This legislation will address the firefighter shortage by adequately compensating fire departments for their staffing and equipment needs. U.S. Rep. Josh Harder (D-Calif.) reintroduced the House companion bill earlier this Read More
Los Alamos County: Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan Posted For Public Review And Feedback
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Emergency Management Office has released its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) draft for public review. The draft plan can be found on the county’s Hazard Mitigation webpage https://lacnm.com/LHMP. Paper copies are available upon request from the Emergency Management office at 2500 Trinity Drive. After reviewing the plan, the public is encouraged to provide input in the online form also on the webpage.
The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan is a critical document that outlines the county’s strategy to mitigate the impact of various hazards, Read More
Atomicon 2023 … A Big Idea That’s Growing
Atomicon 2023 will be held Aug. 5 at four locations in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC
County Library News:
Fans of superheroes, comics, costumes, board games, art, fantasy, science fiction, and more will find dozens of activities to enjoy at Atomicon 2023, Saturday, August 5 from 10-5 pm at four locations in downtown Los Alamos.
Expanding the event beyond the main library to include the lower level of Betty Ehart Senior Center, Fuller Lodge Throne Room, and even a little space at Ashley Pond Park, library staff are set to welcome a variety of vendors, activities, lectures, exhibits and demonstrations. Read More
Arts In Public Places Board To Meet Thursday July 27
County Manager Steve Lynne Announces Retirement Plans
Los Alamos County Manager Steve Lynne
Staff Report
Los Alamos County Manager Steve Lynne announced his retirement plans to the County Council during tonight’s meeting.
In an email to staff, Lynne said, “I am going to keep this one brief, for now. As you will see from the details below, I have plenty of time to gather my thoughts and properly express all of my appreciation. For tonight, I just wanted to be sure to share the news with everyone and most importantly to say THANK YOU!!
“I am still enjoying my job as much as ever and that is how I want my exit to occur,” Lynne said. “Working at the County is fantastic
Igor And The Red Elvises Headline Friday’s Los Alamos Summer Concert At Ashley Pond Park!
Igor and the Red Elvises headline the Los Alamos Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
Sancre Productions News:
The 2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, continues to be the BEST Free Summer Concert Series in the State produced by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County Community Services Department.
This week, the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series welcomes a hometown favorite that has been rocking the Pond for decades and has a multi-generational following in Los Alamos – Igor and the Red Elvises!
Huge thanks Read More
Allow Extra Time For Commute From Barranca Mesa July 26
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced that extra time may be needed for the Wednesday, July 26 morning commute from Barranca Mesa. Los Alamos County and its paving contractor, Albuquerque Asphalt are progressing rapidly with the pavement preservation project on North and Barranca Mesas.
Starting at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday crews will be setting up and starting paving operations just north of the roundabout. This is a difficult stretch to pave so the County is advising drivers to leave approximately 15-20 minutes earlier, to allow time to travel through the pilot-car operation. Additional Read More
