County EV Charger Prep Work Scheduled For Tuesday
A Level 3 EV fast charger will be installed in front of the Municipal Building, in preparation, a portion of the parking lot and section of sidewalk on Iris Street will be closed for potholing operations beginning Tuesday. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
In preparation for the installation of a Level 3 EV fast charger in front of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave., a portion of the parking lot and section of sidewalk on Iris Street will be closed for potholing operations beginning Tuesday.
The work is expected to be completed no later than Friday, Jan. 20.
A Department of Public Read More
Los Alamos Police Release Names Of Brother And Sister Found Deceased Wednesday In Denver Steels Area Home
The home at 3536 Pueblo Drive in the Denver Steels area in which LAPD officers discovered the bodies of a brother and sister Wednesday afternoon. The case is being investigated as a murder-suicide. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) was called to 3536 Pueblo Drive in the Denver Steels area at approximately 4 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 4, after receiving several 9-1-1 calls and reports that a woman was suffering from gunshot wounds.
Police officers responded to the scene, entered the home, and located a woman deceased from gunshot wounds and a male subject deceased from Read More
Los Alamos Prepares For Limelight With Release Of ‘Oppenheimer’
Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer during a scene filmed in Los Alamos for ‘Oppenheimer’. Courtesy image
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
This past March Hollywood paid a visit to Los Alamos. Director Christopher Nolan and his cast of A-list movie stars shot scenes for their movie “Oppenheimer” at several locations around town.
The second trailer for the movie has been released and the movie is scheduled to hit theaters July 21.
In preparation of Los Alamos and its history being cast in a global limelight, Los Alamos County, Los Alamos Commerce and Development Read More
Council Action Taken Jan. 3, 2023
Los Alamos County Council immediate past Council Chair Randall Ryti stands with newly elected Vice Chair Theresa Cull, left, and Chair Denise Derkacs. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The first order of business for the first Los Alamos County Council meeting of 2023, held Tuesday, was to elect a new chair and vice chair. Vice chair Denise Derkacs was elected chair while newly elected Councilor Theresa Cull was elected vice chair.
Derkacs and Cull said they were grateful to receive the positions.
“I am honored to have been elected as chair of county Read More
Two People Die From Gunshots At Los Alamos Home
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) responded at 4:12 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 to a residence in the Denver Steels area after receiving 9-1-1 calls related to a victim of a gunshot wound. (Note: This incident is unrelated to a previous “shots fired” call LAPD responded to Wednesday at a separate residence within the Denver Steels area.)
Police officers located two individuals with gunshot wounds. Los Alamos Fire Department Medics arrived to render aid.
Both individuals succumbed to their wounds and died at the scene.
LAPD’s Criminal Investigations Section has initiated a criminal Read More
LAPD Arrests Los Alamos Man Who Fired Shots Inside Home
David Dye, 57, of Los Alamos was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with 2 counts of aggravated assault and 1 count of negligent use of a deadly weapon after firing shots inside a residence in the Denver Steels area. Police said no one was shot in this incident. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) responded to a 9-1-1 hang up call at 12:24 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 at a residence in the Denver Steels area.
Officers learned shots were fired within that residence. (Police said no one was shot in this incident.) Police set up a perimeter, and as part of procedure and a measure Read More
County Parks Division Announces North Mesa Stables Lot Reallocation Draw Process Registration Opens Jan. 9
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) kicks off the North Mesa Stables lot reallocation draw process next week.
The random draw selection process includes a registration period, followed by the draw itself. Interested patrons can submit registration forms beginning Jan. 09, 2023.
The North Mesa Stables area is public land owned by Los Alamos County. Separate stable lots are individually licensed to residents on an annual basis, but the improvements on each lot are owned by the licensee.
Los Alamos County has three lots – 48, 115 and 143 – which Read More
County Accepting Applications For Personnel Board
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is accepting applications for eligible candidates for an immediate appointment to complete the term of a vacant seat on the Personnel Board.
This vacancy will expire March 31, 2024. Interested Los Alamos County residents who do not hold public office and are not employed by the County may submit an online application by visiting the County’s Boards and Commissions webpage and selecting “apply”. Applications will be accepted now until the vacancy is filled.
The Personnel Board, comprising five members, serves in an appellate and advisory capacity in the administration Read More
County And UWNNM Thank Community For Generosity
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County and United Way of Northern New Mexico (UWNNM) thank employees and the community for their generosity during the CommuniTree “Kindled Hearts for Warm Homes” drive Nov. 22 through Dec. 31, 2022.
The two organizations partnered to collect warm weather apparel and everyday essentials, as well as raise funds for families impacted by the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire and subsequent flooding in Taos, San Miguel and Mora counties earlier this year.
Individuals donated more than 300 items to families in need, including warm weather apparel for children and adults, Read More
New Year, New Opinions: DPU Voice Of Customer Survey
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is kicking off 2023 with the launch of its now annual Voice of the Customer Survey to measure customer satisfaction and engagement in areas like quality, reliability and service.
Begun a year ago, the Voice of the Customer is being conducted by GreatBlue Research via internet and telephone. It will be sent to a randomly selected group of utility account holders first by email and later by phone. The information gathered will provide benchmarks for comparison to other utility providers. GreatBlue will analyze the data and provide Read More
Leisure Lagoon Water Slide Fun For All Ages
Swimmers of all ages wait their turn to go down the water slide, one of the features of the new Leisure Lagoon inside the Aquatic Center. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Skaters Wait For Zamboni To Clean Ice At County Rink
A crowd of skaters wait for the Zamboni to clean the ice recently at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County 2023 Christmas Tree Collection Jan. 3-6 & 17-20
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New Mexico Dept. Of Finance & Administration Recognizes 2022 Local Government Budget Conference Winners
DFA Secretary Debbie Romero
DFA News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration’s (DFA) Local Government Division (LGD) held its annual Budget Conference this November.
The conference provided budget and finance-related training to local governments, finance staff, and officials, from 33 counties, 106 municipalities, and over 300 special districts throughout the state. It is a yearly testament to the LGD Budget and Finance Bureau’s mission in assisting officials and employees of the local public bodies in New Mexico in maintaining or ensuring budget and fiscal Read More
Skaters Take To The Ice At County Rink
Skaters take to the ice recently at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County Open Participation Community Survey Begins Today
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County, in partnership with its contractor National Research Center (NRC), began its biennial Community Survey in early December with a valid sample mailing to 2,500 randomly selected households throughout Los Alamos and White Rock.
The Open Participation survey begins today, Jan. 2, allowing all Los Alamos County citizens to share their feedback. The survey aims to provide a comprehensive picture of citizen perspectives on community livability.
The Open Participation period is extended to all citizens and businesses to augment the responses from the valid sample Read More
County Transportation Board Meets Jan. 5
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5 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: Jan. 5, 2023 Transportation Board Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 883 3402 7358 Read More
Los Alamos County Council To Hold Regular Session Jan. 3
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will hold a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting will be televised.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Jan. 3, 2023 County Council Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 826 8317 6848 Read More
Atomic City Transit – Closed Monday Jan. 2 In Observance Of New Year’s Holiday
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) regular scheduled bus service and para transit will not operate Monday Jan. 2 in observance of the New Year’s holiday.
Regular service will resume Tuesday, Jan. 3.
Route 3 regular route, 2, 1 & 6 Peak Services will remain suspended until further notice due to staffing shortage.
Call the ACT office at 505.661.RIDE (7433) for 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
State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In January 2023
NMSP News:
STATEWIDE—New Mexico State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints in all counties across the state during the month of January 2023.
We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had Read More
