Los Alamos County Dedicates Memorial To Commemorate Tragic Crash Of Ross Aviation Flight 7 On May 19, 1972
Los Alamos County and LANL officials and family members, friends and colleagues of those killed in the tragic crash of Ross Aviation Flight 7 in 1972 gathered this afternoon to dedicate a memorial in their honor at the Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Council Chair Denise Derkacs delivers remarks at today’s memorial unveiling to commemorate the tragic crash of Ross Aviation Flight 7. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Los Alamos County dedicated a memorial this afternoon at the Los Alamos County Airport to commemorate the Read More
Summer Library Kick-Off Featuring Clan Tynker
Clan Tynker will have their first performance since June 2019, June 5 at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Library Youth Services welcomes Rebekah, Santiago, Serendipity, Sam and Elijah of Clan Tynker for their first Los Alamos performance since June 2019!
Celebrate summer 4-7:30 p.m. June 5(Clan Tynker performance at 6 p.m.) at Ashley Pond Park and pavilion with library staff and friends.
Come to the park early with family and friends, bring a picnic dinner, and browse the information and activity tables from the Community Educators Network including the public library, Los Read More
County: Library Announces Two Book Discussions In June
A discussion on ‘Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning’ by Cathy Park Hong is 6-7:30 p.m., June 8 at the White Rock Library branch and a discussion on ‘Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art’ by James Nestor is 6-8 p.m. June 15 at Mesa Public Library. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library staff announces a book club series featuring two in-person discussions in June and another two in July.
The book clubs will be hosted by different facilitators and the locations will alternate between the Mesa Public Library and White Rock Library branch.
The series is part of the 2023 Adult Read More
Employer Assisted Housing Program Benefits Local Workforce
Gathered to celebrate with Raul Ramirez in front of his new home on Alabama Avenue Monday afternoon, from left, LAHP Program Manager Cindy Hollabaugh, Ramirez, LAHP Executive Director Steve Brugger and 4-W Investments LLC co-owner Craig Wehner. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Raul Ramirez is moving into his new home today on Alabama Avenue with his wife Laura and their five children. Ramirez purchased the home from 4-W Investments LLC, owned by Craig and Rachel Wehner, who also own Los Alamos Landscaping & More Read More
Fence Repair Project Along Diamond Drive Begins Today
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets, in conjunction with their contractor American Fence, will be repairing the fencing along Diamond Drive between 40th and 35th streets beginning at 11 a.m. today.
Crews will close the right lane, shoulder and sidewalk on the east side of Diamond Drive. The project is anticipated to be completed by 6 p.m. today. Any additional work needed is scheduled for Monday, May 22 to complete the project.
Pedestrian traffic is detoured to the west side of Diamond Drive at the intersection of Orange Street and Diamond Drive and at the intersection of 38th Street Read More
Los Alamos Chamber News: May 18, 2023
CHAMBER News:
Upcoming Chamber Events:
ChamberFest Registration OPEN!
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 3, downtown on Central Avenue
ChamberFest is the annual street fair where Chamber members are invited to set up booths and showcase their business! This event is a great way to tell the community about your business. Register here.
2023 Los Alamos Chamber Business Awards Announcement
Award winners will be announced through local media Thursday, June 1 and the awards will be presented on stage Friday, June 2 at the Friday Night Concert on stage at Ashley Pond! Thank you to Los Alamos National Laboratory Read More
Back By Popular Demand: Oppenheimer After Trinity Returns To SALA Event Center May 25-28
COUNTY News:
Following its sold-out world premiere showings in Los Alamos on Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer’s birthday, Oppenheimer After Trinity is returning to Los Alamos by popular demand.
The thought-provoking and insightful documentary, which features rare and intimate views into the mind of Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer, will show twice a day at SALA Event Center in Los Alamos May 25 to May 28. Showings are 4-6:30 p.m. each day, and tickets are $12 per person.
Created by native New Mexican and descendant of a Manhattan Project worker, Larry L. Sheffield, the film features rare footage and photographs, Read More
Examination Confirms Edna The Goose Is Actually Ed
Ed, the goose previously known as Edna has been placed in safe keeping after displaying abnormal behavior. Anyone possessing a potential mate for Ed is asked to contact Los Alamos Animal Control at 505.662.8179. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
Los Alamos County Animal Control has received multiple calls and concerns regarding “Edna” the goose at Ashely Pond displaying abnormal behavior and being fed a poor diet.
The goose was picked up by animal control and placed in safe keeping for an assessment. Dr. Kathleen Ramsey visited “Edna” and concluded after conducting a physical examination that she Read More
Santa Fe National Forest Monitors New Fire Start
SFNF News:
Los Alamos County Fire Department notified the Santa Fe National Forest that a single tree snag (dead and dying tree) was hit by lightning during storms this afternoon.
The Santa Fe National Forest Interagency Helitack (Helicopter) crew responded immediately to assess the start. The start was located north of Pajarito Mountain, east of the Nordic Ski Area, and west of Quemazon Canyon.
There are no closures or threats to people or property at this time.
“We will monitor the start through the upcoming predicted storms and rain. Due to terrain and where the fire is located, we are going Read More
County To Remove Decaying Willow Tree At Ashley Pond Park
Willow tree on the south side of the Los Alamos Community Building at Ashley Pond Park is in a heavy state of decline and a danger to pedestrians and will be removed Monday, May 22. Courtesy/LAC
Willow tree on the south side of the Los Alamos Community Building at Ashley Pond Park is in a heavy state of decline and a danger to pedestrians and will be removed Monday, May 22. Courtesy/LAC
Willow tree on the south side of the Los Alamos Community Building at Ashley Pond Park is in a heavy state of decline and a danger to pedestrians and will be removed Monday, May 22. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Read More
County ESB To Hold Hybrid Meeting Thursday May 18
Los Alamos County Celebrates Bike To Work Day Today
Los Alamos County Public Works Director Juan Rael greets bicyclists this morning at the parking lot at Sullivan Field. Rael and his team awarded cyclists taking part in Bike to Work Day with swag and refreshments. The festivities will continue 6-8 p.m. today at SALA Event Center. Professional Mountain Bikers and YouTubers Syd & Macky will share their video on replacing a car with e-bikes in Los Alamos. Plus, the Bicycle Working Group will share their plan to improve infrastructure in Los Alamos and Los Alamos County Public Works will have updates on their bicycle related projects (Urban Read More
Op-Ed: The Importance Of Thoughtful Opinion
By CAROL A. CLARK
Publisher
Los Alamos Daily Post
A barrage of passionate opinions have flooded the Los Alamos Daily Post over the recent Drag Queen Story Hour for children, hosted by the County Library System at Mesa Public Library.
The Post has received letters, phone calls, texts and Facebook messages from readers expressing support for and against the story hour. Some wanted their opinion published, others simply wanted us to know they agreed or disagreed with the Post initially publishing the press release announcing the event, or for publishing reader opinions afterward.
This issue Read More
Democratic Party Of Los Alamos County To Hold Central Committee Meeting Wednesday May 31
DPLA News:
All registered Democrats are invited to attend the upcoming County Central Committee (CCC) meeting of the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLA).
The meeting is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 31 via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85735170089
Attendees will be required to sign into zoom with their name.
On the agenda for this meeting is the review and approval of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget.
CCC members will receive information packets for the meeting separately. Read More
Atomic City Transit Stop 303 On Route 6 Closed May 17-19
ACT News:
Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) Bus Stop 303 at 35th Street on Route 6 will be temporarily closed Wednesday May 17 to Friday May 19 for utility work associated with the 33rd-34th and Arkansas Road and Utilities Improvements Project.
ACT apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. Call 505.661.RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.
For the specific route service schedules, visit the ACT website. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of May 15, 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.
Help Loosen the Bottleneck on Trinity Drive and Central Avenue
The evening commute heading east out of Los Alamos townsite via Main Hill (N.M. 502) Read More
McCall: ‘Let The People, By Their Actions, Decide On Solutions To Problems’
By Gene McCall
Los Alamos
I lived in Los Alamos during the summers of 1964 and 1965, then came permanently in 1969.
I have seen many changes in the county and in the Laboratory during my time here.
I found much with which to agree in the recent letter by George Chandler, and a few things with which to disagree. George is a friend, and I will not emphasize the points of disagreement, but I will, simply, express the opinions of another long-term resident. The phrasing may be a bit stilted, but I agree with Winston Churchill who said, “A preposition is not a word to end a sentence with, but that is a rule Read More
Los Alamos County Council Work Sessions To Be Held At Municipal Building Through September 2023
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials advise that due to technical issues in the White Rock Fire Station #3, council work sessions from May through September 2023, will be held in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The next work session is 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 16. The published council agenda is available online. Community members are encouraged to join in person or via Zoom.
Council work sessions are typically the second council meeting of the month, sandwiched between two regular meetings. Except for required procedural actions, such as approving minutes, Read More
County Celebrates 17 New Graduates Of LAC Academy
Graduates of the LAC Academy spring class gathered for a photo last month in Council Chambers. Photo by Vint Miller
COUNTY News:
Members of the LAC Academy spring class were honored on their graduation day, April 20, 2023, in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building.
The Academy is a nine-week cohort style leadership development program for identified high potential leaders in Los Alamos County. The current class of graduates includes 17 County employees from 12 different divisions serving the community.
“I am very glad we were able to resume this successful program following Read More
County: Bike To Work Events Set For Wednesday May 17
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department, the Transportation Board, and Community Services Department invite the community to celebrate “Bike to Work” events Wednesday, May 17.
Bicyclists are invited to stop by the Energizer Station 7-9 a.m. at the northwest corner of Diamond and Canyon for refreshments, snacks and bike related swag.
The public is invited to SALA – Los Alamos Event Center 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Professional Mountain Bikers and YouTubers, Syd & Macky will share their video on replacing a car with e-bikes in Los Alamos. The Bicycle Working Group will share Read More
