Canceled: Historic Preservation Advisory Board Meeting
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Notice: The Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Board meeting scheduled for July 5 has been cancelled due to lack of quorum. Read More
County Transportation Board To Meet Thursday July 6
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The Los Alamos County Transportation Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 6 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
Los Alamos County Nuisance Code Implementation Review Task Force To Hold Hybrid Meeting Friday July 7
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The Los Alamos County Nuisance Code Implementation Review Task Force will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, July 7 in the Municipal Building 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: 829 6052 0980 Read More
Los Alamos Board Of Public Utilities To Hold Closed Session And Work Session Wednesday July 5
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The Board of Public Utilities will hold two sessions Wednesday, July 5.
The Closed Session will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the DPU Conference Room.
The Work Session will begin at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Members of the public may view the Work Session online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom.
Scenes From 2023 Summer Concert Featuring Ryan Chrys And The Rough Cuts Friday Night At Ashley Pond Park
VIP guests and sponsors from RE/MAX First and Raylee Homes pose for a group photo with outlaw country band Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts headlining the Friday Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts performing Friday at the pond include Ryan Chrys, center, and members Marica Calvet, Michael Jochum and Maria Colvett. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Summer Concert with headliner Ryan Chrys and the Rough Cuts, Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene from the Friday night Summer Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of July 3, 2023
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Public Works Projects:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors.
For more information, email 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.
33rd / 34th Street Road and Utility Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos County Airport Open House
Scene from the open house Wednesday at Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Public Works Deputy Manager Eric Martinez, left, discusses various design options for capital projects at the airport Wednesday night. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Airport Manager Bobbie Huseman at Wednesday’s open house. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
In response to the 2013 Master Plan for the Los Alamos County Airport, which identified reconstructing Taxiway F and developing the northwest corner of the airport, County staff unveiled five Read More
Los Alamos County Fire Marshal Shares List Of Prohibited And Permissible Fireworks
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As July 4th approaches, thoughts turn to outdoor events and of course fireworks. To make sure Independence Day activities do not turn tragic – follow some simple rules and guidelines.
The Los Alamos County Fire Department Fire Marshal shares a list of prohibited and permissible fireworks, which is in accordance with New Mexico State Statue – the Fireworks Licensing and Safety Act 60-2C7 that describes permissible and non-permissible fireworks.
Remember “legal” does not mean that fireworks are safe; these are explosives and should be used responsibly!
Before shooting fireworks, Read More
Los Alamos Police Department Issues Public Safety Statement On 4th Of July Festivities At Overlook Park In White Rock
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The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is informing the public of several public safety initiatives and policy statements so everyone can celebrate a happy and safe 4th of July event Tuesday at Overlook Park in White Rock.
LAPD will have an information booth set up in the southwest corner of the Paul Spirio soccer fields. The information booth will have giveaways and be issuing wristbands to children this Tuesday at Overlook Park for the 4th of July festivities as a part of the TAG YOUR TOTS initiative.
The LAPD tent will be illuminated with blue lights to easily locate when the field Read More
County: Recording Of Council Hosted Town Hall On Raising Minimum Wage Now Available Online
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The recent town hall on raising the minimum wage, hosted June 26 by Los Alamos County Councilors Denise Derkacs, Melanee Hand and Randall Ryti in Council Chambers, is available online on the county webpage.
This forum continued a May 23 council meeting presentation by two inspiring Los Alamos Middle School students who made a case for raising the minimum wage from $12 an hour to $15.
Councilors listened to local business owners and community members who voiced their opinions and made various recommendations. Councilor Derkacs noted that the conversation was not over and that additional Read More
Council Proclaims July Park And Recreation Month
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation during its Tuesday night meeting, which declares July Park and Recreation Month. From left, Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson, Recreation Superintendent Katherine Hudspeth, Parks Superintendent Wendy Parker and Councilor Suzy Havemann. Courtesy/LAC
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Los Alamos County Councilor Suzy Havemann read a proclamation declaring July as Park and Recreation Month during the regular council meeting Tuesday night.
She stated:
WHEREAS, parks and recreation is an integral part of communities throughout this country, Read More
Los Alamos County Council Honors Dr. Michael Nichols
Dr. Michael Nichols, left, holds up his certificate of recognition along with Los Alamos County Councilor Keith Lepsch during Tuesday night’s meeting. Nichols retired this year after 40 years working as a pediatrician. Courtesy/LAC
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Los Alamos County Councilor Keith Lepsch recognized Dr. Michael Nichols for his 40 years of service as a pediatrician during Tuesday night’s meeting.
Lepsch stated:
WHEREAS, Dr. Michael W. Nichols, having practiced pediatric medicine at the Children’s Clinic in Los Alamos County for 40 years, has retired; and
WHEREAS, during Read More
To Raise Or Not To Raise … Community Ponders This Question For Minimum Wage In Los Alamos County
State Rep. Christine Chandler speaks during Monday’s town hall to discuss raising the minimum wage in Los Alamos County. The meeting was hosted by, seated from left, Los Alamos Middle School students Samatha Kranthijanya and Madeline Lueninghoener, Council Chair Denise Derkacs and Councilors Randall Ryti and Melanee Hand. Screenshot/LADP
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
When it comes to operating a business, there are no easy answers. What is best for the employee? What is best for the employer? What will benefit the whole community? Los Alamos County Councilors Read More
Council Action Taken Tuesday June 27, 2023
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council approved the sale of a lot on 20th Street during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
Council unanimously approved the sale of 375 20th St. to Pet Pangaea. The sale price is $420,000. Pet Pangaea owner Cyndi Wells previously had purchased another parcel on County-owned land at 3661 and 3689 Trinity Dr. but the new sale terminates the past land purchase and will transfer the $20,000 earnest money given for the Trinity Drive property to the 20th Street lot.
It’s a different location but the plan remains essentially Read More
Video: Councilor Randall Ryti Recaps Tuesday’s Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti at the Los Alamos Daily Post Wednesday morning presenting an update on actions taken at Tuesday’s council meeting. Video by Clara Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Seeks Community Input For 20th Street Redevelopment Project … Survey Runs Through 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. Survey reponses accepted 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
Location Change For Open Gym Volleyball Program In July
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Due to the Los Alamos Public School sports camps being held at the Los Alamos Middle School, Los Alamos County Community Services Department’s Open Gym Volleyball program will move to Pueblo Gym, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays, throughout the month of July.
Call or email any questions to the Recreation Division at 505.662.8170 or email at lacrec@lacnm.us. Read More
Los Alamos County Airport Open House 5:30 P.M. Today!
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Video: The Long Run Rocks Los Alamos Summer Concert
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Video of Eagles Tribute Band, The Long Run, from Colorado rocking the massive crowd gathered Friday, June 23 at Ashley Pond Park for the Los Alamos Summer Concert. Video by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com Read More
Eagles Tribute Band ‘The Long Run’ Packs Summer Concert At Ashley Pond Park
Eagles Tribute Band from Colorado, ‘The Long Run’ poses for a quick photo with VIP sponsors before the show gets underway Friday for the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
The Long Run’s Adam Rey performs vocals and guitar Friday at the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
The Long Run’s Reece Morse performs vocals, keyboards and acoustic guitar at Friday’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
The Long Run’s Mark Trippensee performs vocals, drums and percussion. Photo by Read More
