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COUNTY News: Villa And 33rd Street Closures And Disruption Of Water Service June 20-23
Map of alternative route June 20-23 during 33rd And Villa Street Closures. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
As part of the 33rd/34th Street Road Improvement Project, the intersection of 33rd and Villa Street will be fully closed June 20-23.
Residents will need to take the alternate route through 32nd Street, then Walnut Street and back to Villa Street through the 33rd/34th loop.
The closure will take place on 33rd Street from Walnut Street to approximately 500 feet south of the intersection with Villa Street. Villa Street will be closed from the intersection of 34th Street. Please follow traffic Read More
DPU To Close June 19 In Observance Of Juneteenth Holiday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will be closed Monday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday.
The DPU offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Read More
First Judicial District Attorney’s Office Hires Elizabeth (Liz) Counce As Prosecutor For Los Alamos County
Elizabeth (Liz) Counce
After more than two years of searching, the First Judicial District Attorney’s Office has hired prosecutor Elizabeth (Liz) Counce for Los Alamos County.
“We have tried for two years to get someone in the position that both lived in and understood the community and we are so pleased to have found her!” District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies said.
Counce is a native of Saint Paul, Minn. She received her law degree in 2004 from the University of Saint Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, Minn., and soon after moved to New Mexico to practice law. She practiced as an Assistant Read More
Los Alamos County Council Proclaims June 19 Juneteenth
From left, local small business owner Beverly Neal-Clinton, Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull and Democratic Party Chair Andrea Determan hold up the proclamation declaring June 19 as Juneteenth Tuesday night. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull presented a proclamation at Tuesday’s council meeting declaring June 19 Juneteenth.
The proclamation was accepted by local small business owner Beverly Neal-Clinton and Democratic Party of Los Alamos Chair Andrea Determan.
The proclamation read:
WHEREAS, on January 1, 1863, President Read More
New Mexico Education Departments Join To Raise Awareness About Firearm Safety … June Is National Gun Violence Awareness Month
STATE EDUCATION News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Public and Higher Education Departments join a national effort raising awareness about the dangers of gun violence and share information aimed at preventing tragedies in schools, homes and communities during National Gun Violence Awareness Month.
Staff members at PED are wearing orange on Wednesdays in June in solidarity with advocates nationwide working to end gun violence. Every year in the United States, 19,000 children and teens are shot and killed or wounded, and approximately 3 million are exposed to gun violence. More than 455 New Mexicans Read More
Atomic City Transit To Observe Juneteenth Holiday
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Atomic City Transit (ACT) has announced that fixed route bus service will not operate Monday, June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
ACT will operate a Dial a Ride Service 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and residents must call (505) 661-RIDE (7433) beginning at 5:45 a.m. Monday to schedule a ride on a first come first served basis. The last call is 5:15 p.m. to reserve a ride.
Please have the following information available when scheduling a ride:
- Rider’s name;
- Pick-up and drop off locations; and
- Phone Number.
Service on Route 12 to Bandelier will run Read More
Rotary: Speaker LAC Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson
Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson speaks at Rotary Club Los Alamos. Photo by Linda Hull
By LINDA Hull
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson, a staff member in the County’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division, spoke at the Rotary Club of Los Alamos meeting June 6 at Cottonwood on the Greens. He began by describing the scope and diversity of his position overseeing County-owned lands as guided by the Open Space Management Plan.
As stated on the County’s website, “The plan’s purpose is to identify key features of open space that make Los Alamos a desirable Read More
County: Trail Closures Scheduled For Bayo Canyon Access Trail Improvements
Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Parks and Open Space Division will be working with their contractor Jagged Axe Trail Design to make improvements to the Bayo Canyon Access Trail.
Beginning today, June 14 through June 21, sections of the trail will be closed to ensure public safety.
The closure area is highlighted on the map above.
For questions, contact Open Space Specialist Eric Peterson at eric.peterson@lacnm.us or call 505.663.1776. Read More
National Association Of Counties Welcomes New Director Of White House Office Of Intergovernmental Affairs
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) Monday welcomed Tom Perez to his new role as senior advisor and director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. Perez is a former county official, having served as a Montgomery County, Md. councilmember from 2002 to 2006.
NACo Executive Director Matthew Chase said:
“We are pleased to welcome Director Perez to this new role. With a background in multiple levels of government, Director Perez values the importance of a strong intergovernmental partnership.
“As a former county elected official, Director Read More
County: Walnut Street Closure And Disruption Of Water Service Scheduled For June 15
COUNTY News:
Walnut Street will be closed Thursday, June 15, approximately 200 feet east of the intersection with 33rd Street for a utility connection in the roadway.
The closure will begin at 7 a.m. and remain in place until 4 p.m. Please take the alternate route through 32nd Street then Villa Street and back to 33rd Street.
Additionally, the utility connection will require a water shut off 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Please follow traffic control signs and flaggers who will assist with guidance. Thank you for your patience as we make progress on this important construction project.
Questions? Call the Department Read More
Daily Postcard: Barranca Water Tower Goes Undercover
Daily Postcard: The water tower goes undercover as maintenance work continues Tuesday morning on Barranca Mesa. Photo by Ryan Gilbert Read More
Latin Dance Night At Summer Concert Features Nosotros And Frontera Bugalu This Friday At Ashley Pond Park
Courtesy/Sancre
From Sancre Productions:
The 2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, produced by the Los Alamos County Community Services Department and Sancre Productions and presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, will continue its incredible run of diverse and family-friendly music with Latin Dance Night FREE to the public this Friday, June 16 at Ashley Pond Park.
The concert is sponsored by returning sponsor, N3B whose support has elevated the series year after year by sponsoring dynamic and popular bands. N3B manages the 10-year Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract for the U.S. Department of Read More
County ESB To Hold Hybrid Meeting Thursday June 15
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15 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: Agenda
County Mowing Operation On Diamond From Golf Course Entrance To San Ildefonso Road At Roundabout Friday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Traffic & Streets Division crews will be mowing the area on the south side of Diamond Drive, from west of the entrance to the Golf Course to San Ildefonso Road (roundabout) Friday, June 16.
Work is scheduled from 8 a.m. until completed.
Crews will shut down the eastbound lane from west of the entrance to the Golf Course to the roundabout. Bicyclists should expect a dedicated route within the work zone. Vehicle traffic will use the left eastbound lane. Motorists are urged to slow down and watch for crews and bicycle traffic.
For questions regarding this project, please Read More
County: Gas Repair Underway Near Lemon Lot
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) crews are repairing a leak on a natural gas main on the northwest corner of Diamond Drive and Trinity Drive.
The leak is on a main line running under a gravel area near the end of the lemon lot.
Crews from DPU’s Gas, Water and Sewer division closed the sidewalk and put traffic cones in place around the work area. Drivers are asked to drive cautiously near the work zone.
At this point in time, crews do not expect any customers to lose gas service during the emergency repair. The repair is expected to be complete by 6 p.m. today.
Questions Read More
Los Alamos County Council To Hold Closed And Regular Sessions Tuesday June 13
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a Closed Session at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The purpose of this Closed Session is to discuss Limited Personnel Matters – Annual Evaluation of the County Manager and the Utilities Manager.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Agenda.
The Los Alamos County Council also will hold a regular session 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public.
Bear Spotted In White Rock Has Been Captured
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) reported this evening that the large black bear spotted today in the area of Pruitt Avenue in White Rock has been captured.
New Mexico Game and Fish with assistance from LAPD captured the bear and relocated it away from the area. Read More
LAPD: Large Black Bear Spotted In White Rock
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is alerting the public that there is a large black bear in the area of Pruitt Avenue in White Rock.
Residents are being encouraged to be aware and bring pets inside if possible and refrain from letting small children play outside alone.
The public is asked to call LAPD Dispatch at 505.662.8222, if seeing any concerns in the area. Read More
Hampton & Wernicke: Bicycle Safety On Canyon Rim Trail
By DAVID HAMPTON
Chair, Parks and Recreation Board
And
JAMES WERNICKE
Vice Chair, Parks and Recreation Board
Recently, County staff have received six complaints of bicyclists (or the same bicyclist) passing walkers unsafely on Canyon Rim Trail.
If you use Canyon Rim Trail for bicycling, please remember that this is a shared-use trail and to be polite to other users. Remember that simply shouting “on your left” and possibly slowing down when passing would go a long way to make this trail safe for all users.
Also, walkers and runners, please keep in mind that it is a shared-use trail and that running Read More
