Canceled: Lodgers’ Tax Meeting For March 21, 2023
Technical Difficulties Streaming Tonight’s Council Meeting
COUNTY News:
Officials with Los Alamos County indicate that due to technical difficulties, tonight’s County Council meeting at White Rock Fire Station 3, 129 N.M. 4, will not be live streamed on the County’s Legistar website.
The meeting will be televised on PAC 8; the public also is welcome to attend in person or join using this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82683176848.
The agenda for tonight’s meeting is available on the Legistar website. The County will post a recording of the meeting online later in the week.
The County staff apologizes for the inconvenience. Read More
Los Alamos Police Offer $1,000 Reward For Information On Suspects In Recent Catalytic Converter Thefts
Suspect number one – the public is asked to report any information about this suspect to L.A. Crime Stoppers at 505.662.8282. Courtesy/LAPD
Suspect number two – the public is asked to report any information about this suspect to L.A. Crime Stoppers at 505.662.8282. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department’s (LAPD) Criminal Investigations Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects responsible for recent catalytic converter thefts.
Los Alamos Police will offer up to a $1,000 reward to anyone who provides information that leads to Read More
County ESB To Hold Hybrid Meeting Thursday March 16
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16 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: March 16, 2023 ESB Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 856 5695 1187
Passcode: 588102 Read More
County Council To Hold Work Session Tonight
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 in person at Fire Station No. 3 129 State Road 4 in White Rock and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: March 14, 2023 County Council Work Session Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 826 8317 6848 Read More
Council To Hear Atomic City Transit Study Plan March 14
ACT News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) has been working with LSC Transportation Consultants to update their five-year service plan.
The first draft of the Short-Range Transit Plan Report has been completed and is now available for public review in the Transit Study section of the ACT website. The report includes an analysis of their current services, and some recommendations proposed by the consultant for improvements.
The link below provides a direct link to the Atomic City Transit website for review of the documents prior to the meeting. Atomic City Transit – Los Alamos County (losalamosnm.us) Read More
Blowing Snow & Breezy Conditions Hit Downtown Los Alamos Today
Blowing snow and breezy conditions arrived in downtown Los Alamos this afternoon lingering for about an hour before moving on down the hill. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Community Seed Library Grand Opening March 27
Seed Stewards prepare for the grand opening of the Los Alamos Community Seed Library, from left, Ame Mashburn, KokHeong McNaughton, Jane Riese, Alison Grieggs and Barbara Mann. Courtesy//Eva Jacobson
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Library System staff have announced that the Los Alamos Community Seed Library will open Monday, March 27.
The seed collection will be located at the Mesa Public Library and is available to all Library patrons.
The Grand Opening of the Seed Library is 2 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at the Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos. The Grand Opening will feature the official Read More
Los Alamos County CSD Continues Community Tour
Courtesy/CSD
COUNTY News:
The leadership team for the Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) is continuing its Community Tour 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 17 at Fuller Lodge during the Family Superhero Dessert Dance.
Attending a different County facility or event each month, the leadership team will avail themselves to citizens for one-on-one discussions and questions on various CSD projects and initiatives.
The main talking point for this month is summer positions and the budget. Available job openings within Community Services can be found on the County’s website at www.losalamosnm.us Read More
County Short-Term Rental Survey Open 2 More Weeks
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County residents are encouraged to participate in a survey to assess the community’s experience with and perceptions of short-term rentals (STRs), and to gauge the degree of STR regulation that the community will support.
The online version of the survey is available here until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, March 26. Paper copies of the survey are available for pick-up at the County Municipal Building (1000 Central Avenue, Los Alamos), on the first floor, at either the Customer Care Center or in the Community Development Department (Suite 150) lobby. Paper surveys must be returned Read More
Video: Reagor Briefs Community On Latest Council Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor briefs community on March 7 council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County Board Of Public Utilities Regular Meeting March 15
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in Council Chambers.
Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom.
The agenda is attached and the complete packet, Zoom link, Webinar ID and call-in mobile/phone numbers are available online: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More
Video: Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull Offers Highlights Of Feb. 28 Meeting
\Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull gives highlights of the regular council meeting of Feb. 28. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
2023 Los Alamos County Board Of Registration Completes Biennial Review Of Voter Registration Records
Pictured above, Left to Right: Board Member Hampton; Board Member Counters; Board Member Davis; Board Member Gunther; and Board Member McTeigue. Member of the Public in attendance: Kim Thomas. Also in attendance were County Clerk-Naomi D. Maestas; Elections Manager-Victoria Martinez; Senior Deputy Clerk-Victoria Montoya and Deputy Clerk-Ubaldo Barela. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Registration (Board) met Monday, March 6, to review the list of 247 eligible voters to “purge” based upon confirmation mailings sent out to inactive and National Voter Registration Read More
Council Action Taken March 7, 2023
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The ban on the County’s use of glyphosate on its properties remains in place.
Los Alamos County Council voted 6-1 to keep the ban, with Councilor Keith Lepsch in opposition, during the regular council meeting Tuesday night.
Lepsch proposed revising the ban, stating his concerns about the weeds that grew in the cracks in the Los Alamos County Airport’s runway, which poses safety risks to planes and helicopters such as Classic Air Medical, which Lepsch works for as a flight nurse.
“It is unrealistic, I think, to have crews walking Read More
Los Alamos County Council Honors Bart & Colleen Olinger For Contribution To Community, Historic Preservation
From left, Bart and Colleen Olinger accept a proclamation from Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann during Tuesday night’s regular council meeting in appreciation for their contributions to historic preservation. The Olingers sold their home, known as the Baker’s House, to the County. Their home is known for its historic significance to the boys’ ranch school era, and it contributes to the Fuller Lodge Historic District. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council expressed its appreciation to Bart and Colleen Olinger during its Tuesday night meeting in Council Chambers. Read More
DPU Encouraging Youth Leadership With Essay Contest
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is conducting an essay contest for high school students as part of an effort organized by Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS). A local student may receive a sponsorship to attend a summer leadership rally in Idaho called the ICUA Youth Rally.
UAMPS will select four students from among its member organizations to send to the rally. Each one will also receive a $500 scholarship for college. DPU is a member of UAMPS so high school sophomores and juniors whose parents or guardians are customers of DPU are eligible for the Read More
DPU Feels The Heat From Rising Natural Gas Prices
In response to rising costs of natural gas the Los Alamos County Council will consider at its March 28 meeting approving a revision to the ordinance that would adjust the variable rate cap for natural gas, add an additional recovery rate component and a compensatory minimum value for the variable portion. Courtesy/DPU
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The price of natural gas, like everything else, has risen. Everyone has been feeling the heat and the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is no exception.
In response, Los Alamos County Council will consider approving Read More
LAFD Offers Incentives In Race To Boost Recruit Numbers
Recruits training in a previous Los Alamos Firefighter Academy. Los Alamos Fire Department officials are offering bonuses and incentives to attract firefighting and emergency medical services (EMS) applicants to fill the department’s anticipated vacancies over the next few years. The application deadline for the next academy is March 31. Courtesy/LAC
Recruits training in a previous Los Alamos Firefighter Academy. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Amidst a nationwide shortage of firefighters, the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) in New Mexico is seeking applicants to join their Read More
Los Alamos ScienceFest Announces 2023 Dates, Opens Registration For Discovery Day Booths
Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District News:
Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District have announced that Los Alamos ScienceFest 2023: Energy will run July 7-18 around Los Alamos County and feature a variety of workshops, lectures, interactive science activities, and more.
This year’s Discovery Day, featuring hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) demonstrations by local and regional businesses and organizations, along with entertainment, food vendors, and a beer garden, will take place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 8 at Ashley Pond Park.
Each year, Read More
