Cone Zone: Week Of June 12, 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, 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
TLC Plumbing and Utility will continue working on the roadway portion of Read More
County Releases DPU’s 3rd Quarter Performance Report
Atomic City Transit Service Begins For Summer Concerts
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series is in full swing every Friday night at Ashley Pond Park and Atomic City Transit will provide the convenience of shuttle service.
Routes 4 and 6 have been extended and service to White Rock will be provided until ~10:30 p.m. with modified routing to and from Ashley Pond.
See the Summer Concert Routes here for maps and times.
Please call the ACT office at 505.661.RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate your bus route in real-time.
For the specific route service schedules, visit this website. Read More
Los Alamos Animal Shelter: Meet Sasha The Chihuahua
Don’t Feed The Wildlife!
NMG&F Conservation Officer Ariel Perraglio
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
When it comes to feeding the wildlife, Los Alamos is facing a problem and is grappling with how to effectively resolve it.
For most of the Los Alamos County Councilors during the May 16 work session, the solution is education.
New Mexico Game and Fish (NMG&F) Conservation Officer Ariel Perraglio reported during the work session that in the past year she has received more than 70 emails and phone calls regarding negative wildlife and human interaction in Los Alamos. In comparison, Read More
Community Services Corner: Social Services Division
By CORY STYRON
Director
Community Services Department
In May, I provided a brief introduction to the Community Services Department (CSD), offering an overview of the structure of the Department, introductions to each Division’s managers, and a rundown of the wide variety of programs, services, and facilities for your enjoyment across the County. We also touched on how the CSD team collaborates with other service providers in the community to support and enrich individuals’ lives through the arts, history, cultural pursuits, and referral resources.
This month’s editorial is to offer Read More
Bandelier Shuttle Service Resumes Wednesday June 14
COUNTY News:
Beginning Wednesday, June 14, Route 12 to Bandelier National Monument will resume. The shuttle will carry visitors from the White Rock Visitor Center to the Frey Trailhead (across from Juniper Campground, and then to the park visitor center.
Shuttles run every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes on weekends.
Last shuttle each day leaves the visitor center at 5 p.m. There is no charge for riding the shuttle. Visit the Routes & Schedules webpage for maps and times.
Please call our office at (505).661.RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate Read More
Dolesji: County Transportation Board June ’23 Update
By MICHAEL DOLESJITransportation Board
Recent Transportation Board meetings have included presentations on current and upcoming road improvement projects, bicycling use discussion, and information on electrical vehicle possibilities for the future of the county.
New Mexico State Police Participate In National Click it Or Ticket Campaign May 22 Through June 4, 2023
NMSP News:
Statewide – The New Mexico State Police (NMSP) participated May 22 through June 4, in the National Occupant Protection Mobilization, Click it or Ticket (CIOT) Campaign.
The CIOT Campaign was conducted on all roadways within the state with an emphasis on seat belt use for both drivers and passengers.
During the two-week CIOT Campaign, NMSP officers issued 751 traffic citations of which 216 citations were for lack of seat belt usage and 24 for no child restraint.
Officers also issued 511 other traffic citations for various traffic violations and made 23 arrests (3 DWI arrests, 14 Misdemeanor Read More
Pick Up Free Drug Tests At Los Alamos Municipal Court
A drug test example in which the individual shows positive for Fentynal, Benzodiezepines and Methadone. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Municipal Court invites the public to stop by at 2500 Trinity Suite (next to Ashely Pond) and receive a free drug test. These urine tests will test for 15 different drugs, including fentynal and alcohol for up to the last 2-5 days of consumption. Court staff will provide instructions on how to adminster and interpret results of the tests.
The court has provided free drug tests to the public upon request for the past decade. This service allows parents who Read More
‘Escape On A Horse’ Headlines Summer Concert June 9
Courtesy/Sancre
Sancre Productions News:
The week’s Summer Concert, presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, produced by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County Community Services Department and sponsored by Los Alamos Medical Center and COMPA Industries Inc., will feature, Escape On A Horse Friday, June 9 at Ashley Pond Park.
Escape on a Horse draws from the musical styles of Americana, rock and roll, country and bluegrass and has established themselves as unique musical-storytellers in northern New Mexico. The band began in 2016 as a collaboration of Daniel Jaramillo, David Fellenz, Allisyn Read More
County Parks Division Releases Schedule For Tennis & Pickleball Court Resurfacing
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Parks Division has contracted with Hellas Construction to resurface eight tennis courts and two pickleball courts across the county this summer as part of ongoing maintenance.
The project was delayed due to the unusually cold spring weather. Work has been rescheduled to begin June 19, 2023.
The courts are scheduled to be resurfaced as follows, weather permitting:
- Rover Park Tennis Courts (2) – June 19-23,
- Piñon Park Tennis Courts (3) – June 26-30,
- Myrtle Park Pickleball Courts (2) – July 3-7, and
- Barranca Mesa Park Tennis Courts (3) – July 10-14.
The Read More
Final CSD Community Tour Event Saturday June 10
COUNTY News:
Join the Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) leadership team 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 10, for the final CSD Community Tour event, which will be held at the Pinon Park Splash Pad.
The main talking point for this month is upcoming projects or any other topics the community would like to discuss within CSD.
The leadership team has enjoyed engaging in one-on-one discussions and answering questions on many CSD topics, and hopes to plan more opportunities in the future.
For additional information, call the CSD office at 505.662.8241, email cory.styron@lacnm.us Read More
Scenes From Summer Concert Starring Coffis Brothers At Ashley Pond
The Coffis Brothers Jamie and Kellen Coffis performing on stage Friday night at the Summer Concert at Ashley Pond Park in celebration of the 2023 Los Alamos ChamberFest event held Saturday in downtown Los Alamos. The Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, runs every Friday at Ashley Pond Park through Sept. 1. For a full listing of concert performances, sponsors and venue information, visit LosAlamosSummerConcertSeries.com. See the Official 2023 Series Promo Video, which profiles the 2023 lineup made possible by sponsors and community supporters. Watch the Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of June 5, 2023
COUNTY News:
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.
Let’s work together!
Have you seen the new message board and signage Public Works installed near the N.M. 502 roundabout? The signs are to Read More
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone Speaks To Rotarians About Fentanyl Crisis Plaguing Los Alamos And New Mexico
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone speaking to Rotarians Tuesday about the fentanyl crisis plaguing New Mexico, including six suspected overdose deaths so far this year in Los Alamos. Photo by Linda Hull
By LINDA HULL
Vice President
Rotary Club of Los Alamos
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone spoke at the May 30 meeting of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos held at Cottonwood on the Greens. Invited in tribute to local law enforcement, Chief Sgambellone was accompanied by Deputy Chief Oliver Morris, a Rotarian.
Chief Sgambellone addressed the New Mexico fentanyl crisis, which has brought Read More
County: Drive With Caution On NM 502 This Weekend
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Drivers are asked to exercise caution this weekend as emergency utility work along New Mexico State Road 502 may hinder traffic, according to officials from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU).
DPU contractor Dub-L-EE Construction will be boring alongside N.M. 502 to replace a section of line that failed early Thursday morning. Traffic control devices will be in the westbound lane from Eastgate Drive to Main Gate Park.
Due to public safety concerns, this work needs to be completed as soon as possible and will take place during daylight hours on Saturday Read More
Los Alamos Federated Republican Women Recognize Police
Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) members Mary Wilhoit, Linda Bullock, Patricia Granich, Cheryl Sedlacek, Jennifer McKerley, Valerie Fox and Cathy Walter presented a Gift Basket to Cmdr. James Rodriguez on Thursday morning, May 18, in front of the police station in recognition of the department’s outstanding service to the community of Los Alamos. This gift was presented during National Police Appreciation Week. Courtesy/LAFRW Read More
PAC 8 Students Create ‘Duckumentary’ On Ed The Goose
PAC 8 summer video camp students are creating a documentary this week on Ed the goose. Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
Summer video camp started at PAC 8 this week and students chose to do a documentary on Ed the goose. Students learned videography, audio and editing in the first class of the season at PAC 8.
Openings remain in classes for students aged 9-14. Class size is limited to six students per teacher. Sessions cost $125. Scholarships are available for families with two students in the same class.
Visit the PAC 8 website at https:////pac8cmc.com/classes.html for a complete schedule of classes. Read More
Cleaning & Fog Sealing At Municipal Building Parking Lot Friday And Saturday June 2-3
COUNTY News:
GM Emulsion along with Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division will be cleaning the Municipal Building parking lot 8 a.m. to noon this Friday, June 2, in preparation for fog sealing. This will not impact parking Friday.
Saturday, June 3, weather permitting, the Municipal Building lot, as well as the diagonal spots along Iris Street will be closed for fog sealing. Signs will be posted.
All vehicles will need to be out of the parking lot by close of business Friday, June 2. This includes the diagonal spots along Iris Street. The County will be moving all department, motor pool Read More
