2023 Los Alamos July 4th Spectacular At Overlook Tuesday!
Courtesy/Sancre Productions
Sancre Productions News:
Sancre Productions and the Los Alamos County Community Services Department are continuing our tradition of awesome events, but this one might take the cake. This Tuesday, July 4th, at Overlook Park in White Rock, we have an incredible day of music by Sancre Productions starting at 4 p.m. and Fireworks by the Kiwanis Club at 9 p.m.
The Headliner for the event is an internationally touring Queen tribute band, Bohemian Queen, that features an incredible lead vocalist, and the musical backup to put us all in a time machine and go back to the 80’s Read More
Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts Perform Friday At Ashley Pond Park With A Country Talent Showcase And Los Alamos Community Winds To Open
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Summer Concert 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! This week, the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series welcomes outlaw country Colorado band, Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts. This Friday, June 30, FREE at Ashley Pond Park. The opener for the evening is the New Mexico Country Talent Showcase and the Los Alamos Community Winds.
Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts bring forth new energy to music fans who love the heroes and outlaws of old. Influenced by the songs and personalities Read More
Atomic City Transit: Regular Transit Service Will Not Operate July 4 But Will Provide Free Shuttle To Overlook Park
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COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit regular scheduled bus service will not operate Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in observance of the holiday.
Atomic City Transit will provide free shuttle service for the Los Alamos Fourth of July event at Overlook Park in White Rock.
Shuttle service will begin at 3 p.m. from Diamond Drive & Canyon Road in Los Alamos and the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4 and Piñon Elementary School parking lot on Grand Canyon Drive in White Rock.
A continuous shuttle service will be provided throughout the event with the last bus leaving Overlook Park at 10 p.m. Paratransit Read More
Long Awaited Ribbon Cutting For Leisure Lagoon July 5
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County announces the long awaited ribbon cutting ceremony for the Leisure Lagoon.
The public is invited to join in celebrating this achievement, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 at the Walkup Aquatic Center, 2760 Canyon Road.
The event marks the culmination of many years of dedication and perseverance from passionate community members, elected officials and county employees. Entrance fees will be waived for those who attend.
While the Leisure Lagoon officially opened its doors last December, the ribbon cutting event was delayed due to a myriad of challenges, Read More
Video: Councilor Suzie Havemann Recaps Work Session
Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann presents a recap of the June 20 council work session during a visit Wednesday to the Los Alamos Daily Post. Video by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Ribbon Cutting For County Overlook Reuse Center July 12
A ribbon cutting for the Reuse Center will be 10 a.m. July 12. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services in collaboration with New Mexico Clean and Beautiful invites the public to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of construction of the Reuse Center at Overlook Convenience Center, 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 12 at 500 Overlook Road in White Rock. Light refreshments will be served.
The reuse center at Overlook will be a much larger scale reuse area than the reuse center at the Eco Station. Residents are free to come and take items Read More
New Mexico Counties Honors Board Of Directors
President Jhonathan Aragon presents an award to Treasurer Kathy Gonzales of Cibola County for her service. Courtesy/NMC
NMC News:
SANTA FE — New Mexico Counties (NMC) recognized three departing county elected officials for their outstanding leadership and dedication to New Mexico Counties and the citizens of New Mexico at the NMC 86th Annual Conference Board of Directors meeting held Thursday, June 15, in Farmington.
Board members honored for their service include:
- Cibola County Treasurer Kathy Gonzales (serving two years)
- Quay County Assessor Janie Hoffman (serving one and a half
Cone Zone: Special Update On NM4/East Jemez Intersection
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COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has released this special update on the NM4/East Jemez Intersection project, beginning June 29, 2023.
Non-County Projects:
The following road construction updates are posted below in the interest of keeping residents informed but are being managed or conducted by others. Please obey all traffic devices and slowdown in work zones.
NNSA – Beginning Thursday, June 29, 2023:
Construction moves to Phase 2 on Improvements to NM 4/East Jemez Road Intersection
During Phase 2, the following traffic impacts will be in place:
- The southbound right lane
PAC 8 Community Media Center: June 30-July 6, 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 June 30-July 6, 2023:
Friday, June 30, 2023
- 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 AM The Tom Hartman Program
- 11:00 AM County Council Meeting Replay 6-27–23
- 03:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 06:00 PM Short Term Rental Public Meeting
- 07:00 PM Society of
RPLA Chair Lisa Shin: Speak Up For Our Small Businesses
By LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos
Dear Friends:
Recently, Senor Tortas closed its storefront at the American Legion Post 90 and now operates a food truck. Seeking Chameleon and Professional Skin Care Choices joined the long list of small business closures in Los Alamos, giving us even fewer choices for goods and services essential for our quality of life!
It is vital that our local government avoids a hostile regulatory climate that ultimately drives small businesses away and shuts them down for good. This past weekend, I spoke with a local health care provider who closed his Read More
Former Los Alamos County Employees Julian Quintana And Charlie Brown Honored With Memorial Plaque
Sandra Quintana and her daughter Christal Quintana in front of the memorial plaque placed Thursday at the Anniversary Water Tank at the entrance to town. The plaque honors Sandra’s husband and Christal’s father Julian Quintana, a 27-year employee killed by a drunk driver on his way to work at Abiquiu Dam. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
From left, Daryl Taber, Alice Elliott, Sandra Quintana, Christal Quintana and Ana Martinez. Sandra drew the pattern for the elk sculpture in the background to honor her husband Julian and Taber cut it out from a piece of steel salvaged from a decommissioned Read More
Scenes From Swearing In Ceremony For Ofc. Haneen Kigar
Haneen Kigar is sworn in as Los Alamos County’s newest police officer by the Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor during a special ceremony Friday afternoon at the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Newly sworn Los Alamos Police Ofc. Haneen Kigar signs paperwork making her new position official. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Jasper Kigar pins a police officer badge on his wife’s uniform Friday following her swearing in ceremony at the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Newly sworn Los Alamos Police Ofc. Haneen Kigar poses with her Read More
Joint Meeting Noon Tuesday For Los Alamos Lodgers’ Tax Advisory & Tourism Implementation Advisory Boards
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board and the Tourism Implementation Advisory Board will hold a joint meeting at noon, Tuesday, June 27 in Council Chambers at the County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
Attached are the agendas for both boards.
There will be paper copies of the agenda available for anyone who needs one at the meeting.
The agenda is the same as the one for June 20 meeting that was canceled.
Note: This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing Read More
County: Water Quality Report Heading Your Way
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COUNTY News:
The 2022 Drinking Water Quality Report from the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is on its way to Los Alamos and White Rock mailboxes.
This annual report, covering calendar year 2022, provides details about water in relation to safety, precautions, contaminants, sources a0xnd so on. It also includes a listing of a substances detected and the associated levels.
DPU is required to distribute the printed report through the U.S. Postal Service before July. The report an also be downloaded from the DPU website at ladpu.com/CCR2022. A Spanish version of the report Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of June 26, 2023
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by Los Alamos 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 Read More
County: Bingo Promises Fun B-4 And After
COUNTY News:
Community members who play their Bingo cards just right will be in the running for some cool prizes from the Los Alamos County Library System and the Department of Public Utilities (DPU). There are only two weeks left to get in on the game though!
The library and DPU teamed up recently to launch the expansion of the Library of Things, in which library patrons can check out more than just books and typical media. DPU provided induction cooktops and Kill-A-Watt power meters for the Library of Things. Put simply, the items can help library patrons figure out ways to conserve energy and reduce Read More
DPU & Customer Care To Be Closed For Two Hours June 29
DPU News:
The lobby-facing windows at the Los Alamos County Customer Care Center in the Municipal Building as well as the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) suite will be closed from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29, while staff attends an annual employee picnic.
The Customer Care Center and DPU are typically open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Staff will respond to voice mail and email messages when they return to the office. Those customers who prefer to interact with staff in person are asked to do so outside of that two-hour window.
To reach the Customer Care Center, Read More
Community And County Spruce Up Local Trails
Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) work on the Bayo Canyon access trail. Courtesy/LAC
YCC hike out to a work site. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Overgrown vegetation and erosion have made their mark on Los Alamos County-owned trails. In response, the County, its contractors and volunteers are pitching in to spruce up and improve the local trails.
County Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson said a culprit to the trails’ unkemptness is the heavy monsoons experienced last year.
“There’s been a lot of overgrowth from all the moisture, so crews are cutting Read More
Library Announces Two Book Discussions In July
Library News:
Do you like to meet with other community members to discuss books and explore interesting topics? The Los Alamos County Library staff are pleased to announce that the summer book club series continues in July with two additional in-person discussions.
These discussions will be hosted by different facilitators, one at each library branch, and are part of the 2023 adult summer reading program. Participant will earn a badge for the 2023 summer reading challenge. But reading challenge participation is not a requirement for attending a book club. All patrons with an interest in the Read More
Community Conversations: Fentanyl Awareness – Harm Reduction
Community News:
The community is invited to attend a free event to discuss harm reduction 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 29 at Fuller Lodge.
Los Alamos Police Drug Recognition Experts will explain signs of an overdose and substance abuse. Kelly Mytinger, Harm Reduction Program Manager from the Mountain Center will provide training on how to administer NARCAN and provide answers to questions listed in the registration form.
Register at www.losalamosjjab.com/events.
Community Conversations is an ongoing community collaboration program designed to build community, create connections Read More
