Daily Postcard: Snowy Conditions Along Diamond Drive
Daily Postcard: View around 4:30 a.m. today near the roundabout on Diamond Drive. Courtesy/County webcam
View around 4:30 a.m. today of snowy conditions on Diamond near Trinity. Courtesy/County webcam Read More
LAPD Investigates Five Catalytic Converter Thefts
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is investigating five catalytic converter theft cases and one attempted catalytic converter theft since Feb. 2.
Los Alamos police were called to investigate several catalytic converter thefts in Los Alamos and White Rock during the last 10 days.
The catalytic converters are being cut from the undercarriage of the vehicles. The suspect(s) appear to be targeting vehicles in the daytime hours and the suspect is using a reciprocating saw.
Los Alamos Police were also called to the “Y” (N.M. 4 and N.M. 502) Sunday for several catalytic converters Read More
Thanks For Superb Work At Eco Station Check-In Booth!
By REID PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos
I wanted to highlight the good work happening at the Eco Station check-in booth. I’ve been there twice in the past year. Both times the woman staffing the booth was super professional, had a sense of humor, and patiently helped me figure out what to do with the various junk I had for disposal.
Most importantly, in both cases the staffer understood that while she was there all the time and knew the place inside and out, I had no clue. This mindset can be rare and makes a huge difference.
This kind of chore is hard for me and these folks made is a lot easier. I really appreciate Read More
On The Job In White Rock: Library Associate Xochi Campos
Open-Ended Responses To 2022 Community Survey Now Available On Los Alamos County Website
COUNTY News:
Open-ended responses to questions in the Los Alamos 2022 National Community SurveyTM (NCS) are now posted on the Los Alamos County website, along with the final NCS Report, the Statistical Significance Thresholds, and the Demographic Comparison reports.
Individuals may view or download a PDF by visiting the Open Government portal at https://lacnm.com/OpenGov and clicking the links under the heading “Community Survey Results.”
Los Alamos County officials thank residents for their time and valuable feedback. County councilors and officials are using the survey results Read More
Eco Station & Overlook Convenience Center Closed Feb. 20
Los Alamos County Eco Station on East Jemez Road. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Eco Station and Overlook Convenience Center will be closed Monday, Feb. 20, in observance of the President’s Day holiday.
Additionally, there will be no residential trash collection provided Monday, Feb. 20. If the observed date falls on your normal trash day, please place your materials out Wednesday, Feb. 22. Read More
County Ice Rink Announces Weekend Adjusted Hours
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County announces that the Ice Rink will be open 7-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 for the public to attend the Mites Hockey Tournament.
Public skating will follow noon until 6 p.m. Saturday.
The rink will be open 7-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 for the Mites Hockey Tournament.
For more information, the public may call the Ice Rink at 505.662.4500. Read More
County ESB Holds Hybrid Meeting Thursday Feb. 16, 2023
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 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: Feb. 16, 2023 ESB Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 856 5695 1187 Read More
Local Business People Learn About LACDC Ambassador Program & Promoting Tourism In Los Alamos During February Chamber Breakfast At SALA
Sharing insights on Tourism in Los Alamos at the Feb. 9 Chamber Breakfast at SALA, from left, Los Alamos County Marketing Specialist/Film Liaison Kelly Stewart, LACDC Ambassador Program Manager Liz Martineau and Chamber Director Ryn Herrmann. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Chatting after the Chamber Breakfast presentation Thursday at SALA, from left, LACDC Ambassador Program Manager Liz Martineau, Economic Development Administrator Dan Ungerleider, business owner Dr. Seva Khalsa, County Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull and SALA volunteer Kevin Holsapple. Photo by Bonnie Read More
Video: Councilor Reagor On Nuisance Code Implementation Review Task Force And Strategic Leadership Plan
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor discusses the new nuisance code implementation review task force and the 2023 strategic leadership plan. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Canceled: Feb. 14 County Council Work Session
Council Action Taken Feb. 7, 2023
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The public will again be able to weigh in on the newly amended nuisance code.
Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved a nuisance code implementation review task force charter. Council further directed the County Manager to recruit task force members and return to council with letters of interest for appointment at the March 28 meeting. The task force will consist of five members and sunset after one year.
The charter includes a work scope, which contains the following items:
- Independently reviewing the implementation
Video: Chair Derkacs Discusses Feb. 7 Council Meeting
Los Alamos County Council Chair Denise Derkacs shares highlights of Feb. 7 meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County Eco Station Closed For President’s Day
Father Of Infant Commends World-Class Response By Los Alamos Fire Department
By ROBERT HAYWARD
Los Alamos
Recently my wife and I had to call 911 because our infant daughter was having a medical emergency. The response by Los Alamos Fire Department (and the community in general) was nothing short of exemplary.
The genuine concern, professionalism, and sub-3-minute response by LAFD helped the recovery of my daughter and provided assurance to my wife and me that we were in good hands. This outstanding response continued when we were transported to UNM hospital in Albuquerque.
The community came out to help during this time as well. Neighbors came over to take care of our cat. Read More
DPU To Host Public Hearings On Natural Gas Adjustments
COUNTY News:
Two public hearings are scheduled for proposed changes to the natural gas rate ordinance by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU). The proposed changes don’t increase the fixed rates adopted last fall. Instead, they include an increase to the variable rate cap, an additional recovery rate component and a compensatory minimum value for the variable portion of the gas rate.
The first public hearing will be held at the regular monthly Board of Public Utilities (BPU) meeting 5:30 p.m. Feb. 15 p.m. If approved by BPU, a second public hearing will take place at 6 p.m. at the March 28 County Read More
Los Alamos County Libraries Present Special Program On New Mexico’s Unique Acequia Heritage Thursday Feb. 16
County Libraries will host a special sneak-peak program Feb. 16. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Libraries will host a special sneak-peak program 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, live on Zoom.
Enrique Lamadrid and Jose Rivera, editors of the soon-to-be-published book, ‘Water for the People: The Acequia Heritage of New Mexico in a Global Context’, discuss this compilation of 25 essays by world-renowned acequia scholars.
Topics will include acequia culture, use, and history in New Mexico and worldwide, situating the state’s acequia heritage and its inherent sustainable design Read More
County Planning And Zoning Commission To Meet Feb. 8
Council To Hear Community Survey Results At Meeting Feb. 7
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County, in partnership with its contractor National Research Center (NRC), will present the results from the 2022 National Community SurveyTM 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the County Council meeting.
The meeting is open to the public in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave., or virtually. Information on how to join the meeting via Zoom is available on the Los Alamos County calendar.
Los Alamos officials thank residents for their time and valuable feedback. The survey is designed to provide a comprehensive picture of citizen perspectives on community livability. County Read More
County: Sidewalk Closures On Arizona, 35th And Diamond Drive Due To Fiber Installation Begin Feb. 6
COUNTY News:
Kelly Cable NM, LLC., will be closing the sidewalks along Arizona Avenue and 35th Street to Diamond Drive starting Monday, Feb. 6 to install new aerial fiber from 3400 Arizona to the corner of 35th and Diamond Drive.
Work is set to begin 8 a.m. and end by 5 p.m. daily.
Completion of the project is scheduled by Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Sidewalk Closure Route:
- Begins at the electrical pole at the southeast corner of the parking lot at 3400 Arizona Avenue heading west along the north side of Arizona;
- From Arizona heading south on the east side of 35th Street; and
- Ending at the northeast corner
