Scenes From County Retirement Event For Wayne Kohlrust
Just before Friday’s retirement event gets underway, Los Alamos County Manager Steve Lynne, right, congratulates Project Manager Wayne Kohlrust and commends him for a job well done during his 24-year career serving the County and community. Officials, colleagues, friends and family members joined Lynne in honoring Kohlrust during the special event held at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Officials, colleagues, friends and family members honor Los Alamos County Project Manager Wayne Kohlrust during Friday’s retirement event at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 10, 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.
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.
33rd / 34th Street Road and
Scenes From Headliner Shamarr Allen & Openers Sax Atomix, Jazz Project At 2023 Summer Concert At Pond
Headliner Shamarr Allen traveled to Los Alamos to perform Friday at the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Allen is a New Orleans singer, songwriter, producer, trumpeter and multi-instrumentalist. The Summer Concert Series is produced by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County. Friday’s concert was sponsored by Los Alamos MainStreet and Chamber of Commerce. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Summer Concert Friday night at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Shamarr playing his trumpet at Friday night’s concert. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Bourque: North Mesa Roundabout Hazard
By ROBERT BOURQUE
Los Alamos
On May 24 I struck a boy on a bicycle at the roundabout in North Mesa. He was coming from Barranca. He received minor scrapes and is OK.
It was not possible to see this boy despite a witness claiming he had entered the intersection first. I first saw him only when he was darting in front of me, even though I had looked to the left more than once.
The reason is that my view of him was blocked by the roundabout itself. It has overgrown vegetation, large boulders, a mountain lion statue, and two evergreen trees whose branches reach the ground.
I have attached a photo, taken from my car Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: July 9-13, 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 9-13:
Sunday, July 9, 2023
- 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 – “Human Stem Cell Research and Therapies”
- 11 p.m. — Free Speech TV
Monday, July 10, 2023
- 6 a.m. —
Los Alamos County Library Board Meets Monday July 10
COUNTY News:
The next Los Alamos County Library Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 10.
The meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave., Suite #100 and virtually on Zoom. Read More
Reminder: Los Alamos County Community Survey For 20th Street Redevelopment Closes Sunday July 9
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Los Alamos County’s Community Development Department (CDD) encourages the public to take a community survey to provide input to the redevelopment of publicly owned parcels on 20th Street south of Trinity Drive.
The survey is based on the project’s guiding principles and objectives presented at the June 21 public meeting. Surveys will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, July 9; visit the project webpage at lacnm.com/20thSt.
CDD is working with consultants Wilson & Company to develop high-level conceptual Read More
Los Alamos County Enters Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) Fire Marshal James Pepe has announced Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Los Alamos County, effective today, July 7.
After consulting with other agency partners and reviewing the potential threat of wildfire, the Fire Marshal and the LAFD’s Wildland Division decided to enter Stage 1 restrictions.
“Seasonal fire restrictions are often developed based on specific criteria related to wildland fire risk, such as vegetation moisture content, weather outlooks, human risk factors and firefighting resource availability,” Fire Marshal Pepe said. Read More
Canceled: Planning & Zoning Commission July 26 Meeting
COUNTY News:
This is notice that the Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for July 26 has been canceled to due a lack of applications for review by the Commission. Read More
White Rock Branch Library Open Sundays Starting July 16
White Rock Branch Library will open 1-5 p.m. on Sundays beginning July 16. Courtesy/LAC
LIBRARY News:
Los Alamos Public Library has announced that the White Rock Branch Library will open 1-5 p.m. on Sundays beginning July 16.
“Like many organizations the library has struggled with staffing,” Library Manager Gwen Kalavaza said. “We are hiring but don’t yet have the staff to open both libraries.”
For now Mesa Public Library remains closed on Sunday. Plans are underway to open both library locations on Sundays in the Fall.
For more information on hours and events, visit losalamoslibrary.org Read More
Canceled: Democratic Party Of Los Alamos July Meeting
DPLAC News:
Due to all the activities surrounding Los Alamos ScienceFest, the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLAC) has canceled its July meeting.
The next meeting is scheduled for Aug. 14. Read More
Events Planned For ‘Oppenheimer’ Movie Extras July 21
COMMUNITY News:
Are you a movie extra who participated in the Oppenheimer film or do you have specialized knowledge about Oppenheimer’s life and work? SALA Event Center wants to hear from you!
Join SALA at the Oppenheimer Festival’s Social Theater and share your insights, experiences, and expertise.
SALA is planning a special event for Oppenheimer film extras at 3 p.m. Friday, July 21. To participate, fill out this form.
Los Alamos County is also hosting a social event later that same evening.
Oppenheimer Extras and Manhattan Project Descendants Social
- Friday, July 21, 2023
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Scenes From Leisure Lagoon Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The red ribbon gets snipped to ceremoniously open the Leisure Lagoon at the Aquatic Center Wednesday morning. Taking part in the ribbon cutting included Los Alamos County Public Works Deputy Manager Eric Martinez, far right, County Councilor David Reagor, Council Chair Denise Derkacs, Project Manager Wayne Kohlrust, Community Services Department Director Cory Styron and Los Alamos resident Shelby Redondo, who helped spearhead the project. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos resident Jane Young, right, expresses gratitude to Shelby Redondo for her extensive work Read More
Oppenheimer Movie & More Happening This Summer In Los Alamos
Called To Lead, Called To Serve
LAFD officials from left, Chief Troy Hughes, former Training Chief Benjamin Stone, former Battalion Chief Paul Grano, former chief member of command staff Hank Blackwell and Deputy Chief Wendy Servey gathered recently outside the Blue Window. Not pictured former Deputy Chief Steve Dawald. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Many members of this community are dedicating their careers to lead and serve others. The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) is among those organizations boasting a treasure trove of such individuals. Read More
Public Encouraged To Bring Drones To Compete During Los Alamos ScienceFest Discovery Day July 8 At Ashley Pond
ScienceFest News:
The public is encouraged to bring their drones out to compete at Ashley Pond 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 8 during ScienceFest Discovery Day.
Participants will have an opportunity to fly in a competitive drone course and chance to win up to $100 in Chamber of Commerce Checks, good at dozens of businesses and restaurants in Los Alamos and White Rock.
Two courses will be available to the public, a Beginner and an Advanced level, and three prizes awarded for each category.
Due to FAA regulations, participants must have proof of current drone registration for any drone weighing Read More
County: Community Members Urged To Follow Water Rule
Under Water Rule W-8: In effect May 1 through Sept. 30, the following outdoor watering schedule is implemented: 1. All addresses water outdoor landscaping before 10 a.m. or after 5 p.m., 2. Odd addresses irrigate on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday, and 3. Even addresses irrigate on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Community members who irrigate their yards are reminded that Water Rule W-8 is in effect until Oct. 1. Falling under the rules and regulations of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), W-8 defines watering schedules by the street address numbers. Read More
Schappert: Taking Out The Trash
Watercolor rendition of Los Alamos County Eco Station. Image created by Eloïse Schappert
By ELOÏSE SCHAPPERT
Student Intern At Los Alamos County
Atop the old landfill site of Los Alamos County, is the Eco Station, a place where the towns refuse and recycling is still sent, but no longer to stay. The landfill had been operational since 1974 and closed in 2008, when the site reached capacity and the trash had to go elsewhere. In New Mexico’s smallest county there is not that much room, even if residents would agree to compromise some of their incredible landscapes by filling them with trash. But the Read More
Daily Postcard: ‘Strange Trio’ Under Stormy Sky At Overlook
The ‘Strange Trio’ sculpture beneath a stormy sky early Monday evening at the corner of Meadow Lane and Overlook Road in White Rock. This 20-foot-tall metal sculpture, created by Tommy Hicks of Shidoni Foundry and Galleries in Tesuque, was originally installed at Ashley Pond Park until 2008, when strong winds toppled one leg of the sculpture. The sculpture was placed in storage until relocated Oct. 13, 2015 to the entrance area of Overlook Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From Bohemian Queen Concert At Overlook Park
Scene from Queen tribute band, Bohemian Queen, performing at the 2023 July 4th concert event produced by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County Community Services Dept. at Overlook Park in White Rock. Courtesy photo
Scene from Queen tribute band, Bohemian Queen, performing at the 2023 July 4th concert event produced by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County Community Services Dept. at Overlook Park in White Rock. Courtesy photo
Scene from Queen tribute band, Bohemian Queen, performing at the 2023 July 4th concert event produced by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County Community Read More
