County Environmental Sustainability Board Meets July 27
Los Alamos Animal Shelter: Sweet Smoke & Tender Tank
Meet Smoke, a sweet medium haired kitten spotted wandering by a citizen who turned him over to the Los Alamos Animal Shelter July 15. Smoke is hoping someone with a good home will adopt him soon. To learn more about Smoke, click here. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Meet Tank, a handsome 6.5-year-old Labrador Retriever who was surrendered to the Los Alamos Animal Shelter last month by his owner. Tank is hoping someone nice will adopt him soon. To learn more about Tank, click here. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From ‘Oppenheimer’ Premiere At SALA Event Center
Folks filled the theater Thursday evening at SALA to watch the premiere of ‘Oppenheimer’. Based on the applaud, oohs and ahhs during the screening, it appears the film was a hit. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
The public joined a panel discussion highlighting Los Alamos: History, Present and Future, featuring: WWII Historian, and Author Nancy Bartlit, left, and, Senior Advisor for Environmental Management, DOE William I. White, along with, not pictured, Wendy Behrman, NPS Manhattan Project National Historical Park Superintendent and Moderator Don Cobb, retired from LANL. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 24, 2023
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Construction news for the week of July 24, 2023.
Public Works Project:
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 Public Works’ Project webpage at 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. Public Works officials thank the community in advance Read More
Mesa Library Announces ‘Don Perkins: A Champion’s Life’ An Author Talk With Dr. Richard Melzer Thursday July 27
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Public Library presents an author talk about famous footballer Don Perkins. Dr. Richard Melzerwill present the talk, “Don Perkins: A Champion’s Life”, 7-8 p.m. Thursday, July 27 at Mesa Public Library.
Perkins was one of the most honored athletes in the history of the Dallas Cowboys and was a Lobo All American football player at UNM. His life was complex and at times, controversial. He experienced the traumas of racial discrimination, death, divorce, football-related injuries and a never-ending search for his own identity.
He ventured into sportscasting, public Read More
Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull Recaps July 18 Meeting
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull at the Los Alamos Daily Post Wednesday afternoon presenting an update on actions taken at Tuesday’s council meeting. Video by Clara Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Lane And Sidewalk Closure With Flagging Operation Underway On Central Avenue Between 15th And 7th Streets
COUNTY News:
Son’s Communications closed the eastbound lane today on Central Avenue from 15th Street to 7th Street. There is a moving flagging operation in place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
Work will continue through Aug. 4.
The south sidewalk on Central Avenue will also be closed from 15th Street to just east of the 7th Street intersection. Pedestrian detour signs are available at 15th and Central Avenue and at 6th Street and Central Avenue.
For questions regarding this project, contact Anita Morales of Son’s Communications, LLC, at 505.410.2384. Read More
Enroll In PAC 8 Community Media Center Summer Classes
Enroll in PAC 8 Community Media Center Summer Media classes now! Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
There is still time to enroll in PAC 8 Community Media Center Summer Media classes.
Session 12 is 9 a.m.-12 p.m. July 24-27 for 4th to 8th graders. The class will focus on Beginning Logic Music Production and video special effects. Students use Logic Music software and Adobe Premiere special effects to compose a song and create a video to go with it.
Session 13 is 1-4 p.m. July 24-27 for 6th – 9th graders. The class will focus on GoPro Video doing time warp, time lapse, slo mo, live burst, and editing with Read More
Smoke Spotted Near Pajarito Ski Hill … LAFD, Santa Fe Forestry On Site
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Fire Department and Santa Fe Forestry crews are responding to a small fire start-up near the Pajarito Ski Hill.
These small fires are a result of a lightning strike on one tree from this afternoon’s rain storm.
As seen from the Los Alamos townsite, this smoke activity is on Santa Fe Forest land. LAFD fire crews are on scene and Santa Fe Forestry Engine crews are in the area.
Loa Alamos Police dispatch is aware and communicating with LAFD.
LAFD officials advise that the situation is under control and thank citizens for their diligence in reporting the smoke. Read More
LAPD Chief Releases 2023 2nd Quarter Crime Statistics
Police Chief Dino Sgambellone
LAPD News:
Today, Police Chief Dino Sgambellone released crime statistics through the second quarter of 2023, which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD).
During the second quarter of 2023, there was a significant increase in fraud cases reported to the Department. Citizens are reminded not to provide personal identifying information especially social security numbers and bank account information. Fraudsters will identify themselves as law enforcement or other government officials.
Any citizen who questions Read More
Los Alamos County Environmental Services To Close On Aug. 2 For Employee Professional Development Day
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be closed Wednesday, Aug. 2, for Employee Professional Development Day.
This includes operations at the Eco Station and the Overlook Convenience Center, as well as residential and commercial trash, recycling and yard trimming services.
There will be no changes to residential yard trimming and trash pickup during the week.
All commercial services that fall on Wednesday will be collected on Tuesday or Thursday.
Visit the Environmental Services website for the full 2023 holiday schedule.
For additional information, call 505.662.8163 Read More
ScienceFest 2023 Closing Party Tonight At Tuesdays At The Square!
Canyon Walk Apts. Driveway Reconstruction Runs July 20-31
COUNTY News:
Contractors for Qualcon Builders (Canyon Walk Apartments) will be working to reconstruct the eastern driveway to the Canyon Walk Apartments Thursday July 20 through Monday July 31.
Work will generally be conducted between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., but due to the hot weather conditions, concrete pours may commence earlier than 7 a.m., with the approval of a Noise Relief Permit. These concrete pours will be completed during the week of July 24, weather permitting.
During this activity, one lane of DP Road around the Canyon Walk Apartments eastern driveway may be closed for short periods. Read More
Los Alamos First Responders Rescue Female Juvenile From Fall Off Cliff At Overlook Point In White Rock
Los Alamos first responders on the scene of a rescue early Monday evening of a female juvenile from a fall off a cliff ledge at Overlook Point in White Rock. First responders extracted the juvenile after several hours in a treacherous location and Classic Air Medical transported her to Albuquerque for treatment. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD), Los Alamos Fire Department and Classic Air Medical staff responded at approximately 6:33 p.m. Monday, July 17, to Overlook Park in White Rock in reference to a female juvenile falling from a cliff ledge at Overlook Point. Read More
Stone Daddy Headlines Summer Concert Friday At Pond
From Sancre Productions:
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. This week, the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series welcomes Stone Daddy July 21, free at Ashley Pond Park.
The opener for the evening is local band, the Suicidal Yodas — it will be a night of Rock N Roll and killer covers!
Huge thanks to the night’s sponsors, and long-time series supporters, Mattress Mary and Taos Lifestyle.
Schedule for the Evening:
- 6-7:30 p.m. – Suicidal Yodaz; and
- 7:45-10 p.m. – Stone Daddy
The Los Alamos Read More
Scenes From ‘Toast To Technology At Demo Day’ As Part Of 2023 Los Alamos ScienceFest At Fuller Lodge
As part of Los Alamos ScienceFest 2023, Scott Ziegler of Space Kinetic Corp. in Berkeley, Calif., is presenting a talk this morning at Toast to Technology at Demo Day that runs until 6 p.m. today at Fuller Lodge. All types of innovators and entrepreneurial-minded people are invited to attend this day of deep-tech presentations and roundtable conversations with Lab experts, area entrepreneurs investors and government leaders. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from Toast to Technology at Demo Day that runs until 6 p.m. today at Fuller Lodge as part of Los Alamos ScienceFest 2023. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 17, 2023
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors.
For more information, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call (505).662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at www.losalamosnm.us.
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.
Public Works officials thank the community in advance for their cooperation and patience.
Barranca Road Mill Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: July 16-20, 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 July 16-20:
Sunday, July 16, 223
- 6 a.m. FSTV
- 5 p.m. The Prophetic Word
- 5:30 p.m. Key to the Kingdom
- 6 p.m. Grace & Truth Ministries
- 7 p.m. United Church
- 8 p.m. Society of Catholic Scientists – “The Just War Tradition: Evolving Towards Pacifism”
- 11 p.m. Free Speech TV
Monday, July 17, 223 Read More
Ozment: Utilities Assistance Needs Real Change
By CAT OZMENT
Los Alamos
Utilities assistance is not glamorous, but it matters, especially when rates are increasing nationwide and in Los Alamos Our local, donation-based Utilities Assistance Program (UAP) is a good start, but it is underused by people who qualify, and donations have decreased in the last few years for a variety of reasons. On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) will consider modifications to the program that are wholly inadequate to the needs of the community.
This LTE asks the community for two possible actions:
1) Email BPU bpu@lacnm.us and Read More
New Mexico Economic Development Department Shares Quarterly Updates Including On Los Alamos County
EDD News:
SANTA FE — Cabinet Secretary Alicia J. Keyes has announced that the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) updated its quarterly economic summaries for the state of New Mexico and each of the 33 counties with the most recent data on business and consumer spending, economic growth, and employment.
The data is posted quarterly on the agency website and available here.
The most recent summaries from the third quarter of the fiscal year 2023 – January, February, and March of 2023 – include data sourced from the New Mexico Economic Development Department, New Mexico Department Read More
