County Government

County Council Seeks Letters Of Interest For New Nuisance Code Implementation Review Task Force  

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 15, 2023 - 5:50 pm

COUNTY News: 

The Los Alamos County Council is seeking Letters of Interest to fill the newly chartered Nuisance Code Implementation Review (NCIR) Task Force.

Note: Letters are to be submitted by 5 p.m. March 16 and may be submitted by any County resident.

Adopted at the Feb. 7, Council meeting, the charter for the NCIR Task Force requires appointed members to:

  • Review the implementation and interpretation of the new code;
  • Review data and reports for one year;
  • Engage affected members of the public and county staff;
  • Assess the effectiveness of the program’s communications; and
  • Prepare and present
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NMFO: Netflix Series ‘American Primeval’ Begins Filming In New Mexico

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 15, 2023 - 2:40 pm

NMFO News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) Director Amber Dodson announced today that “American Primeval”, an action-adventure limited series from Netflix, will begin filming this month in and around Santa Fe, including a scene on Pajarito Mountain.

The production will employ more than 4,000 New Mexicans – 3,420 background talent, 750 crew members and 20 principal actors.

“American Primeval”, starring Taylor Kitsch (“The Terminal List”, “Waco” and upcoming

Netflix limited series “Painkiller”) and directed by Pete Berg (“Friday Night Lights”, “Lone

Survivor” and upcoming Netflix Read More

Canceled: Tonight’s Public Open House For Managing Short-term Rentals Program 

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 15, 2023 - 12:44 pm

COUNTY News:

          • Meeting Rescheduled to Wednesday, Feb. 22 in Council Chambers

The public open house on the County’s Short-term Rental Program, originally scheduled for this evening at the Los Alamos Fire Department #3 in White Rock, has been canceled due to anticipated extreme weather conditions, according to the Los Alamos County Community Development Department.

The open house is now scheduled to be held in one week, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, at the County Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave. in Los Alamos.

The public is encouraged to attend this in-person meeting, including a project Read More

County: Tonight’s Public Hearing Still On Despite Snow

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 15, 2023 - 8:47 am

COUNTY News:

The public hearing on proposed changes to the natural gas ordinance will be held as scheduled at 5:30 p.m. today in a hybrid fashion.

Because of the weather, citizens wishing to attend are encouraged to join remotely on Zoom using the link ladpu.com/RateHearing. For anyone attending in person, the live portion will be held in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. While county operations are on a limited schedule due to snow today, the parking lot is expected to be plowed by then.

The public hearing is on the agenda for the regular monthly meeting of the Board Read More

Update: All Non-essential County Facilities Have Closed

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 15, 2023 - 8:07 am

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has ordered the closure of all non-essential county government facilities and operations today, Feb. 15, due to hazardous weather conditions.

Among the non-essential facilities closed today are aquatic center, ice rink, libraries and golf course.

County officials note that the Atomic City Transit fixed route and para transit services will be suspended today, however, on-demand transportation service will be provided 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call ACT 505.661.7433 to schedule any transportation requests.

The Eco Station and Overlook convenience Read More

Los Alamos Public Schools Announces Snow Day!

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 15, 2023 - 7:10 am

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) is closed today, Feb. 15, due to inclement weather conditions.

More snow is predicted this morning and LAPS cannot safely clear snow and ice before students arrive. LAPS also is not able to drive all bus routes. 

All classes are canceled. 

All after school programs including athletics (both home and away contests) and activities are canceled.

Find updates on the LAPS website at https://www.laschools.net/.

School will resume on a normal schedule Thursday, Feb. 16.

“Please stay safe and enjoy the snow.” –LAPS Read More

Non-essential County Facilities On Delayed Opening

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 15, 2023 - 6:44 am

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has ordered a two-hour delayed opening for all non-essential county government facilities today, Feb. 15, due to hazardous weather conditions.

County crews are working to clear major roads and streets according to the FY23 Snow and Ice Control Plan.

Interested individuals can check conditions of some of the major roadways and intersections in Los Alamos on the MyDrive County webpage (a live streaming video service). Read More

Atomic City Transit On 2-Hour Delay Due To Weather

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 15, 2023 - 6:37 am

 

COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit regular scheduled bus service and para transit will operate on a 2-hour delay today, Feb. 15, 2023 due to weather conditions.

Service will begin at 8:05 a.m. today.

Route 3 regular route, 2, 1 & 6 Peak Services remain suspended until further notice due to staffing shortages.

For additional information, call (505) 661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.

For the specific route service schedules,visit the Atomic City Transit webpage. Read More

Los Alamos Police Department Releases 2022 Crime Statistics

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 14, 2023 - 6:53 pm

Chief of Police Dino Sgambellone

LAPD News:

Today, Chief Sgambellone released crime statistics through the fourth quarter of 2022, which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.

Offenses reported as crime statistics are determined by the FBI Uniform Crime Report (UCR) Program and are classified as crimes against persons (violent crime) and crimes against property. The offenses of murder (homicide), manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault make up the violent crime category. Simple assault is not included in UCR. The offenses of arson, burglary, Read More

PAC 8 Community Media Center: Feb. 17-23, 2023

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 14, 2023 - 6:11 pm

PAC 8 News:

PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.

For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.

PAC 8 Television schedule for Feb. 17-23:

Friday, Feb. 17, 2023

  • 6 a.m. Democracy Now! – Live;
  • 10 a.m. The Thom Hartmann Program;
  • 11 a.m. County Council Replay – 2-07-23;
  • 3 p.m. Democracy Now!;
  • 5 p.m. PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates;
  • 6 p.m. PAC 8 Summer Media Classes;
  • 7 p.m. The Whitehouse Chronicles;
  • 7:30 p.m. Informed
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Atomic City Transit To Close On President’s Day Holiday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 14, 2023 - 4:37 pm

Atomic City Transit buses will not be in service Feb. 20 in observance of the President’s Day holiday. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit (ACT) has announced that buses will not be in service Monday, Feb. 20 in observance of the President’s Day holiday.

Regular service will resume Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Route 3 regular route, 2, 1 & 6 Peak service will remain suspended until further notice due to staffing shortages.

For additional information, call (505) 661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time.

For specific route service schedules, click here.  Read More

County Board Of Public Utilities Meets Wednesday

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 14, 2023 - 11:10 am

COUNTY News:

The Board of Public Utilities will hold a regular meeting 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 15. This meeting will be conducted in person in Council Chambers.

The meeting is open to the public.

Members of the public may view proceedings online and provide public comment via Zoom.

The agenda, complete packet, Zoom link, Webinar ID and call-in mobile/phone numbers are available here. Read More

County To Hold Two Town Halls On Capital Improvement Projects: Feb. 21 In Los Alamos & Feb. 23 White Rock

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 14, 2023 - 10:05 am

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites the community to attend one of two upcoming town halls designed to update residents on various capital improvement projects (CIP) and solicit feedback that will inform the fiscal year 2024 budget preparation. 

The first town hall is scheduled for 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. in Council Chambers.

A second town hall is scheduled for 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 23, at the White Rock Fire Station 3, 129 N.M. 4.

Both meetings will be in a hybrid format. Citizens participating via Zoom may use the following link: https://lacnm.com/CIPTownHalls Read More

NACo Announces Commission On Mental Health & Wellbeing

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on February 14, 2023 - 6:49 am

NACO News:

WASHINGTON — The National Association of Counties (NACo) Monday announced a new Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing, bringing together 14 county leaders from across the country. The group, unveiled at NACo’s Legislative Conference, is tasked with leading the development of policy and programmatic recommendations at the federal, state, and local levels to address systemic issues contributing to the ever-growing mental health crisis.

“America’s county leaders demand a rethinking – a reimagination – of how we advance the mental health and well-being of our families and Read More

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