DPU Crews Have Restored Power In Western Area
COUNTY News:
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has just announced that its Electric Distribution crews restored power to all customers in waves by 5 a.m. today.
The outage was caused by an underground fault at Diamond Drive and Trinity Drive.
Power to the area went down just before 2 a.m. today in Western Area and toward downtown in neighborhoods along Trinity Drive between Diamond Drive and 20th Street. The outage affected more than 1,300 customers. Read More
Power Outage Affects 1,300+ Customers In Western Area
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities reported at 2:14 a.m. today that the power is out in Western Area and toward downtown in neighborhoods along Trinity Drive between Diamond Drive and 20th Street.
Department of Public Utilities crews are investigating.
More than 1,300 customers are affected and restoration time is unknown. Read More
Councilors To Hold Town Hall On Raising Minimum Wage
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Councilor Chair Denise Derkacs and members Melanee Hand and Randall Ryti will hold a town hall meeting 6 p.m. Monday, June 26 in Council Chambers to discuss potentially increasing the minimum wage within the county.
This meeting serves as a continuation of a May 23 council meeting, where two inspiring middle school students presented a case for raising the minimum wage from $12 an hour to $15 an hour.
The town hall meeting aims to provide an inclusive platform for community members, business owners, workers and stakeholders to engage in a constructive dialogue Read More
County: Open Gym Volleyball And Tae Kwon Do Program Changes Through June 30
COUNTY News:
Due to maintenance at the Los Alamos Middle School throughout the month of June, the Community Services Open Gym Volleyball and Tae Kwon Do programs will experience temporary location and time changes through June 30, 2023.
Open Gym Volleyball will be held 8-10 p.m. Mondays at Pueblo School and the Tae Kwon Do program will move to Barranca School, with their existing hours of play remaining the same.
Call or email questions to the Recreation Division at 505.662.8170 or lacrec@lacnm.us. Read More
Friday’s Summer Concert: The Long Run – Colorado’s Tribute To The Eagles And Opener Iron Chiwawa
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! This week, the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series welcomes an incredible Eagles Tribute Band, The Long Run, Colorado’s Tribute to the Eagles. This Friday, June 23, FREE at Ashley Pond Park!
The opener for the evening is Iron Chiwawa, who is a rock and roll cover band out of Albuquerque with four excellent musicians that have been together since 2004 and have played all over New Mexico. All the members take turns as lead singers and play Read More
County Building Division To Host Home Improvement Open House … A Must-Attend Event For DIY Homeowners
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Building inspectors with the Los Alamos County Building Division are holding a Home Improvement Open House, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 24, at White Rock Fire Station #3 at 129 N.M. 4 in White Rock.
This free event aims to empower attendees with valuable guidance and assistance on their home improvement projects. Whether it’s a small renovation project or a major remodel, this open house is the perfect opportunity for homeowners to gather inspiration, seek advice and connect with experienced building inspectors.
The County building inspectors will be on-site Read More
Council Action Taken June 13, 2023
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved the Atomic City’s five-year transit plan during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
The plan includes several recommendations, which are:
Increase in Route 1 Peak services, as staffing will allow;
Discontinue Route 2 Peak services;
Support the Saturday service concept recommendation as staffing will allow. Micro-transit options with limited fixed route are identified as the logical service to pilot;
Support for the Route 2T – second loop from 3-5 p.m. to adjust for Read More
Gibson: Gross Receipts Tax Increase Should Be Rejected
By ROBERT GIBSON
Los Alamos
On June 27, our County Council will consider a half-percent increase in our local gross receipt tax (GRT) rate. It should be rejected.
Governments provide essential and beneficial services and impose taxes to pay for them. A few tax rate increases are justified. Most are not, although specious arguments are always made that they are needed to provide some essential or popular service.
This proposed increase is unique in that no argument is made that it is needed. Instead, it is proposed to increase County government revenues NOW in case they drop LATER.
Our County government Read More
County Council To Hold Closed Session Tuesday June 20
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a Closed Session at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The purpose of this Closed Session “Discussion of Limited Personnel Matters Regarding the Evaluation of the County Manager, and the County Attorney”.
More Scenes From Summer Concert June 16 At Pond
A large crowd gathers to listen and dance to the music of Nosotros during the 2023 Summer Concert sponsored by N3B Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Ryn Herrmann, left, with officials from concert sponsor N3B, from second left, Kristin Henderson, Brad Smith and Anna Ney. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Nosotros entertains concert-goers Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Frontera Bugalu opens for Nosotros at Friday’s Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John Read More
Los Alamos County Council To Hold Work Session June 20
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here.
Los Alamos Faith & Science Forum Presents: Islamic Bioethics Lecture By Victoria Erhart June 20 At SALA
Los Alamos Faith And Science Forum News:
Pizza will be available in the lobby at 6 p.m. and the lecture begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Roxy Movie Theater.
This talk is based on a course on Islamic Bioethics from the Hamad bin Khalifa Medical College in Qatar. The talk will cover a discussion on Islamic bioethics, with specific reference to how religious authorities and medical authorities in the Middle East Islamic world construct policies regarding the beginning of human life (a two stage process) and how to determine the end of human life.
Time permitting, those attending may also discuss the Islamic Read More
County-Pajarito Astronomers Dark Night At Overlook Tonight!
Pajarito Astronomers News:
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program.
Anyone with an interest in star gazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Spirio Soccer Fields tonight, June 17, 2023, at Overlook Park in White Rock.
LA County will have the lights out for the community and Spirio Fields will be available for astronomy use until midnight.
Volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will be present with telescopes starting about 8:30 p.m. until at least 10:30 Read More
County To Host Public Meeting To Discuss Conceptual Plans For 20th Street Parcels South Of Trinity
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD) will host a high-level discussion on opportunities for the publicly-owned parcels on 20th Street south of Trinity Drive.
The meeting is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) District Board Room south of the LAPS Administration Building at 2101 Trinity Drive, Suite V.
The public is encouraged to attend an informal questions and answers session 5:30-6 p.m., followed by a formal presentation by the project team 6-7 p.m., then a walking tour of the project area that will depart from the Read More
Los Alamos County Board Of Public Utilities Meets June 21
Video: Councilor Keith Lepsch Recaps Meeting Highlights
Los Alamos County Councilor Keith Lepsch recaps actions taken at Tuesday’s council meeting. Video by Clara Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Lodgers’ Tax & Tourism Implementation Advisory Boards To Hold Joint Meeting June 20
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board (LTAB) and Tourism Implementation Advisory Board will hold a joint meeting, 12 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 in Room 110 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the LTAB agenda to this meeting here.
Find the Tourism Implementation Advisory Board agenda to this meeting here.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 899 7514 3858
Passcode: 683643 Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of June 19, 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 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.
33rd / 34th Street Road and Utility Improvements
Beginning June 20, the intersection of 33rd and Villa Street Read More
Golf Course To Close Tuesday For Greens Aerification
Los Alamos Golf Course and Pro Shop will be closed for greens aerification Tuesday, June 20. Post file photo
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Golf Course and Pro Shop will be closed for greens aerification Tuesday, June 20 and will reopen at 9 a.m. June 21, for hole #1 only.
For more information, contact the Golf Course at 505.662.8139. Read More
Los Alamos County Government Offices To Close Monday In Observance Of Juneteenth
COUNTY News:
In observance of Juneteenth, Los Alamos County government offices will join other federal, state and local governments and close Monday, June 19.
Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Recognizing and observing this holiday provides an important opportunity for all to reflect on and celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans throughout history.
While the county’s administrative offices, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division Read More
