PAC 8 Summer Media Classes Start May 30
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PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 summer media classes start May 30 and openings remain for students aged 9-14.
Students have opportunities to learn videography, editing using Premiere Pro, drone flying with photography and videography, music composition, lighting, special effects, GoPro Video and more.
Some new classes have been added this year: During ScienceFest on July 8, students will record interviews and events and edit video about ScienceFest. A free lunch for the students will be provided by MainStreet. Also, students in another class will create a documentary on Read More
Scenes From Democratic Party Of Los Alamos Gathering
New Chair Andrea Detterman of the Democratic Party of Los Alamos thanked outgoing Party Chair Cat Osment for her service and spoke to fellow Democrats about working together during Monday’s meeting of the local Party held in hybrid format on Zoom and at the Unitarian Church of Los Alamos at 1738 North Sage St. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
New Vice Chair of the Democratic Party of Los Alamos Phil Gursky was introduced at Monday’s event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Recently elected Los Alamos County Assessor George Chandler addressed the crowd. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Camp May Road Traffic Control Continues Through April 20
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County announced today that Highway Supply, LLC will continue to have traffic control operations in place in multiple locations along Camp May Road through April 20 for event activity management.
The road will remain open during the duration of the project; however, traffic will need to be prepared to stop for intermittent flagging operations.
The operation will start on Camp May Road, approximately a half mile from the West Road intersection and continue to the first entrance to the Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill parking lots. A flagging operation will be in place, with Read More
DPU Invites Students To Apply For ICUA Youth Rally
Los Alamos County Library System Hosts Author Talk With Cultural Ambassador & Choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess April 19
Choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess will speak April 18 in a livestream hosted by the Los Alamos County Library System about his new memoir, ‘Chino and the Dance of the Butterfly’ and more. Courtesy/LAC
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Library System will host the world-renowned choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess for an author talk that will livestream from Washington D.C. 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 19.
He will discuss his life, work, and new memoir, ‘Chino and the Dance of the Butterfly’. He will also talk about his Social Justice Leaders video series, and the audience will get to Read More
NACo: April Is National County Government Month
NACo News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — America’s counties this month are joining the National Association of Counties (NACo) in recognizing National County Government Month (NCGM), an opportunity throughout April to showcase how counties achieve healthy, safe and vibrant communities.
The theme for this year’s celebration is “Counties RISE!,” inspired by the signature focus of NACo President Denise Winfrey. The theme is an acronym for and highlights Resiliency, Inclusion, Solvency, and Empowerment – all county priorities undertaken with energy and passion for building stronger counties. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of April 10, 2023
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County construction news for the week of April 10, 2023.
Improve your commute!
Whether you commute to Los Alamos from Santa Fe, Española or live locally, why not consider walking, biking, taking the bus, or carpooling instead of driving alone. You’ll save money, reduce air pollution, and minimize traffic congestion. Added benefits include improving your health if you’re walking or biking, and making new friends if you are carpooling or riding the bus.
Find tips and information about how you can improve your commute or find alternative transportation methods in and Read More
County Council Proclaims April 29 Clean Up Los Alamos Day
From left, Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division Manager Armando Gabaldon, Councilor Melanee Hand and Environmental Services Division Scale Operator Alysia Dahlby at the proclamation presentation for Clean Up Los Alamos Day held Tuesday during the council meeting. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council issued a proclamation during its regular meeting April 4, which declared April 29 Clean Up Los Alamos Day. Those interested in participating in Clean Up Los Alamos Day may register here.
Councilor Melanee Hand read the proclamation:
WHEREAS, Los Alamos County, Read More
County Council Proclaims April 15-22 International Dark Skies Week In Los Alamos
From left, Didier Sauron and Galen Gisler accept a proclamation from Councilor Theresa Cull recognizing April 15-22 as International Dark Sky Week in Los Alamos during Tuesday’s council meeting. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council issued a proclamation recognizing April 15-22 as International Dark Sky Week in Los Alamos during its regular meeting April 4.
Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull read the proclamation:
WHEREAS, the aesthetic beauty and wonder of a natural night sky is a shared heritage of all humankind, and the experience of standing beneath a starry night sky inspires Read More
County Council To Hold Special Session April 12, 2023
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a special session at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the PCS Training Room, 101 Camino Entrada
Building 1 in Los Alamos.
The purpose of the special session is County Council Facilitated Team Building Workshop.
The meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: April 12, 2023 County Council Special Session Agenda. Read More
County DWI Planning Council To Meet April 13, 2023
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County DWI Planning Council will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Social Services Office and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: DWI Planning Council Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 838 3090 2769 Read More
Accessing Library Materials More Convenient Than Ever
Mesa Public Library announces a new outdoor locker system that makes it easier than ever for patrons to access library materials. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The staff at Mesa Public Library has announced a new outdoor locker system that makes it easier than ever for patrons to access library materials.
The lockers are designed to allow patrons to pick up materials that they’ve placed on hold anytime, day or night. This 24/7 access means that patrons no longer have to go into the library during normal business hours to access books in print, audiobooks, DVDs, music CDs, and more; however, the old Read More
Jemez And N.M. 4 Intersection Project Revs Back Up
The intersection of N.M. 4 & East Jemez Road prior to work completed in the 2022 construction season. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After hitting the brakes on the road improvement project at the intersection of N.M. 4 and East Jemez Road in December due to the winter season, the project is revving up again.
A spokesperson for the contractor on the project, Star Paving, explained that the project’s major point is to improve safety but also to help with traffic flow for commuters to the laboratory.
NNSA Los Alamos Field Office Public Affairs Read More
Los Alamos Police Department Adds High-Tech Mobile Surveillance Tool To Crime-Fighting Arsenal
LAPD’s high-tech mobile surveillance camera Wednesday at the Lemon Lot. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) has added a high-tech mobile surveillance tool to its crime-fighting arsenal. This new tool is a state of the art camera with features that include a live feed directly into the Consolidated Dispatch Center, continuous recording, detectives and patrol officers can see the camera feed right from their cell phones and the camera has a night vision capability. The cost is about Read More
The 2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Is Back And It’s Out Of This World!
Summer Concert Series News:
Sancre Productions and The Los Alamos County Community Services Department are once again creating a buzz around town and across northern New Mexico. This is the time of year where you might overhear a conversation at Starbucks, or in passing at Ashley Pond, with residents gloating about what has become the ‘Best Free Summer Concert Series in the State’ since Sancre Productions took the series to the next level in 2019.
Over the last several weeks the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series has sneak peaked their 2023 line-up on Facebook and Instagram, making those on social Read More
Council Action Taken April 4, 2023
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Developing new bike trails has bounced around Los Alamos County since 2013. Originally, new trails were proposed for Pajarito Mountain, then a possible bike flow trail was floated for one of the area’s canyons and then a whole system including trails, a skills park and a loop for the National Interscholastic Cycling Association was proposed for Pueblo Canyon.
The project evolved again during Tuesday night’s Council meeting.
Council voted 6-0, Councilor Keith Lepsch was absent, to do the following:
- Adjust the scope the Pueblo
More Views Of Plane Incident At Los Alamos Airport
Another view of the incident Wednesday afternoon in which a visiting Grumman Widgeon ran off the runway during take-off and hit a tied-down local aircraft at the Los Alamos County Airport. The incident is being investigated by the FAA and New Mexico State Police. Local pilot Robert Gibson explained that the yellow Widgeon is a twin-engine high wing amphibian (can take-off and land on land or water) produced by Grumman Aircraft in the 1940s and early 1950s. The plane damaged by the Widgeon is a Beechcraft Musketeer owned and flown by a local pilot. Photo by Robert Gibson
Another view of the incident Read More
Scenes Of Non-Injury Plane Accident At Los Alamos Airport
Scene of an accident at about 4:30 this afternoon in which a pilot ran off the runway during take-off and hit a tied-down local aircraft at Los Alamos County Airport. No injuries were reported. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police and Fire departments are on the scene. The Federal Aviation Administration and New Mexico State Police have been notified to complete the investigation. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos April Gas Rate Updated Under New Ordinance
COUNTY News:
The rate Los Alamos utility customers will pay for April gas usage under the natural gas rate ordinance adopted last week by the Los Alamos County Council has been calculated and released.
While the allowable rate cap was increased under the new ordinance, the April rate remains below the previous cap and below the March natural gas rate.
From April 8 through May 7, residential and commercial customers of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will pay $0.96/therm for natural gas. This rate includes the following per-therm components: the fixed consumption rate of Read More
Los Alamos County Animal Shelter: Meet Eevee
Eevee is a sweet, 1.4-year-old American Pit Bull Terrier/English Bulldog mix. She has been residing at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter since December and is hoping to be adopted soon. To meet Eevee and learn more about the pet adoption process, visit the shelter website here, call 505.662.8179, or stop by the shelter at 226 East Road. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
