County Parks Division Reminds Public: Stay Off Ice At Pond
Post file photo depicting an iced over Ashley Pond. The County Parks Division reminds the public to stay off the ice at the pond as it can be thin and poses a hazard for anyone attempting to walk on it. Photo by Mairen Hoch
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Parks Division would like to remind the public to stay off the ice at Ashley Pond.
Parks employees have received calls and complaints regarding children out on the ice, including one report of a child falling in, prompting this reminder.
Parks Superintendent Wendy Parker explains, “It is a safety concern for everyone involved. During the winter months, Read More
Road Striping Project On Central Begins Monday Dec. 19
COUNTY News:
Weather permitting, Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets crews will be laying out and striping the roadway on Central Avenue, between 15th Street and Oppenheimer beginning Dec. 19 until complete.
Crews will begin work at 8 a.m. and finish by 3:30 p.m. daily.
There will be a flagging operation in place. Please obey the flaggers and crew as they guide you through the work zone.
Please watch for wet paint, avoid driving on the striped areas. Read More
Video: Councilor Sara Scott Shares Final Meeting Highlights
Los Alamos County Councilor Sara Scott provides highlights from her final meeting Tuesday, Dec. 13 as her 4-year term comes to a close Dec. 31. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Council Decides To Address Golf Course Maintenance First
Citizens tour the Los Alamos County Golf Course in October as part of one of the meetings held to solicit feedback on proposed improvements to the golf course. During Tuesday night’s meeting, Council voted to prioritize maintenance as well as request bids for safety and maintenance needs. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After years of work, Los Alamos County Council acted Tuesday night to improve the County’s golf course.
Council passed 5-1, with Councilor David Izraelevitz opposed and Councilor Keith Lepsch absent, Read More
Council Action Taken Dec. 13, 2022
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Updates to Chapter 16 of the Los Alamos County Code, which addresses development, are about to be set in ink.
During Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Los Alamos County Council, council approved 6-0, with Councilor Keith Lepsch not in attendance, the following:
- To repeal and replace the text of Chapter 16 as council amended Nov. 30.
- To direct staff to evaluate alternative increased building height requirements south of Trinity Drive in the Los Alamos downtown district and to address canyon protections. The proposed building
Outgoing Councilors Sara Scott & David Izraelevitz Honored
Los Alamos County Councilors Sara Scott and David Izraelevitz completed their final meeting Tuesday night. To honor their work and service, council presented them with Nambe plaques. Scott served one 4-year term on council while Izraelevitz served two terms as well as a portion of another term left vacant by a former councilor. Photo by Anne Laurent/LAC Read More
Los Alamos Chamber News: Week Of Dec. 12
From Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce:
Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce News For Week Of Dec. 12:
UNM-LA Community Internship Collaboration Applications Open for Spring 2023
Collaborate with a UNM-Los Alamos undergraduate on a project to grow your business. Benefit from flexibility, new perspectives, and the rewards of mentorship. Contribute to local workforce development while UNM-LA pays your intern’s salary. CIC applications are available now! Please submit by Jan. 10. For more information and to apply, visit losalamos.unm.edu/cic or email cic@unm.edu.
Chamber Members – We Read More
County ESB Holds Hybrid Meeting Thursday Dec. 15, 2022
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 in Council Chambers Suite 110 at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Dec. 15, 2022 ESB Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Passcode: 588102 Read More
Pathology Consultants Of New Mexico COVID-19 Testing Resumes In Los Alamos Until Dec.16 – Then In White Rock
COUNTY News:
Pathology Consultants of New Mexico (PCNM) has resumed its drive thru PCR COVID-19 testing service 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Friday, Dec. 16 in the Mari Mac Village shopping center parking lot at 759 Central Ave.
Beginning Monday Dec. 19, PCNM will move its testing site to White Rock Town Hall at 139 Longview Dr. in White Rock. Hours remain 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
No appointments are necessary, but individuals are asked to bring their insurance card. For those uninsured, PCNM does charge $99 per test. PCR test results are provided within 48-72 hours. For more information, Read More
Adobe Theater Presents ‘A New Year’s Eve Cabaret’ Dec. 31
Adobe Theater News:
The Adobe Theater presents “An Adobe New Year’s Eve Cabaret” at 5:15 p.m., Dec. 31, 2022.
Ticket includes catered hors d’oeuvres by Scott Sharot and beverages. Enjoy also a fabulous SILENT AUCTION – including artwork, dining gift cards, a balloon ride … and much more.
The formidable Lorri Layle Oliver and Philip J. Shortell sing 25 Broadway and Movie “standards”, some very familiar, some not so familiar. They will be accompanied by pianist Joel Gelpe.
Note: After 65 years of live theater in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, the Adobe Theater is in potential danger of going dark. Read More
County: FCC Seeks Feedback For National Broadband Map
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
High-speed, high-quality internet service is essential for participation in modern life. The FCC has created a new map showing where high-speed service is – and is not – available across the country. Consumers, state, local and Tribal government entities, and other stakeholders can help verify the accuracy of the data shown on the map by filing challenges.
This is very important in New Mexico, because an accurate map will help identify the unserved and underserved communities most in need of funding for high-speed internet infrastructure investments.
Check Read More
Leisure Lagoon Opening Dec. 20 For Winter Break
COUNTY News:
The long awaited opening of the Leisure Lagoon is here, just in time for Christmas!
Beginning Dec. 20 and running through Jan. 3, 2023, the Leisure Lagoon will be open to the public 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Capacities will be limited to 75 people at a time within the Leisure Lagoon.
This winter break schedule will allow staff to fine tune operations of the new facility and to work through any unknown issues that may arise.
A grand opening event is planned for later in January along with the announcement of a more accommodating schedule for patrons wanting to play in the Leisure Read More
Video: Councilor Izraelevitz Discusses Dec. 6 Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevitz shares a briefing last Tuesday night’s council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Canceled: Dec. 28 County P&Z Commission Meeting
COUNTY News:
The scheduled Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting of Dec. 28 is canceled.
The next meeting is scheduled for Jan. 11, 2023. Read More
Video: Reagor Shares Thoughts On Sunsetting CDAB
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor shares his perspective on council’s recent decision to sunset the Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB). Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Aquatic Center Closed Monday Afternoon For Special Event
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Aquatic Center will be closed to the public starting at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19 for a Los Alamos County employee appreciation event.
The Aquatic Center will reopen to the public Tuesday, Dec. 20. Read More
County Council Regular Session Packet Dec. 13
COUNTY News:Scenes Of Snow Falling Over Downtown Los Alamos
Scene of snow falling this afternoon over downtown Los Alamos including near the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene of snow falling this afternoon over downtown Los Alamos including near the Los Alamos Schools Credit Union at 1010 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
View of snow falling this afternoon in front of the winter scene painted on the windows of the Los Alamos Schools Credit Union at 1010 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Seeks Insights To Improve Website
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County awarded a contract to Granicus, LLC to redesign and host the Los Alamos County government website to launch in late July 2023. The county project team is asking web users to take a short survey and share experiences (positive or negative) in navigating and finding information on the existing county website.
This information will inform the team on a new design that is more user-friendly.
To take the survey, individuals are instructed to visit the county’s webpage at https://losalamosnm.us and click on the yellow image that says, “Help us improve our website”. Read More
Fiber Optic Cable Cut Blamed For Internet/Cell Outage
Staff Report:
Initial response to calls into both Los Alamos County and the police department indicate that the cause of the internet and cell phone outage that plagued the townsite Sunday was caused by a cut to a fiber optic cable north of Santa Fe.
The County said that this cable feeds the T-Moble and Verizon towers.
The cable was cut sometime overnight Saturday into Sunday but by whom and under what circumstances remains unclear.
More information will be reported on this as quickly as details become available. Read More
