County Board Of Public Utilities Meets Nov. 16
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 at the Municipal Building in Council Chambers and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Nov. 16, 2022 Board of Public Utilities Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 859 9489 0278 Read More
County Council Meets In Regular Session Nov. 15
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a Regular Session meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Avenue and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting will be televised.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Nov. 15, 2022 County Council Regular Session Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 871 4597 7840 Read More
Scenes Of 2022 Veterans Day At Ashley Pond Park
Members of the Los Alamos High School NJROTC presents the opening salute today at the 2022 Veterans Day Ceremony hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8874 (VFW) at Ashley Pond Park in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
VFW Commander Roger Anaya addresses the crowd and introduces the speakers today at the Veterans Day Celebration at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Bill Gamman, USN shows his support for veterans and thanks them for their service. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
VFW Commander Roger Anaya presents Paul Elkins with Read More
County Council To Issue Proclamation Honoring Los Alamos Garden Club’s 75th Anniversary Nov. 15
LAGC News:
Los Alamos County Council will be issuing a Proclamation in honor of Los Alamos Garden Club’s (LAGC) 75th Anniversary at the Council Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 15 in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. and the Proclamation is expected to be issued around 6:15 p.m.
Joyce Zaugg and Kersti Rock, both past presidents of the club, will be accepting the Proclamation on behalf of LAGC.
Los Alamos Garden Club organized in 1947 and is one of the oldest continually active community institutions in Los Alamos. LAGC has been a part of New Mexico Read More
Juvenile Justice Advisory Board Meets Nov. 16
JJAB News:
The next meeting of Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) is 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 16.
The meeting will be held in person and via video conferencing and the agenda is available at www.losalamosjjab.com.
The public is welcome, contact JJAB at info@losalamosjjab.com or 505.709.8125 for additional information. Read More
Service Suspended For Atomic City Transit Route 3
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) will suspend Route 3 transit service Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, until further notice. Transit operator vacancies continue to affect operations.
Los Alamos riders who typically utilize Route 3 are advised to instead use regular service Route 1-Central Avenue. Service to Entrada Drive, Bus Stop # 570 Entrada Dr. and Camino Entrada, and Bus Stop # 571 Entrada and Camino Entrada will be serviced by Route 1.
Customers wishing a pick-up at the Los Alamos County airport can contact the administrative office 505.661.7433. ACT staff will notify the Route 1 bus driver Read More
Los Alamos County Moves From Green To Red On CDC Map
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its weekly update to the COVID-19 community level map. The CDC framework designates community levels based on diagnoses and regional hospitalization levels (link). Masks are recommended for everybody in counties at the highest, red, risk level. Masks are recommended for at-risk individuals in counties at the intermediate, yellow, risk level. Los Alamos County leaped from green to red for the first time since the current CDC framework was introduced. Source: CDC. Map: mapchart.net. Created by Eli Ben-NaimCounty Hosts 2nd Site Visit At Golf Course Nov. 17
COUNTY News:
The Community is invited to join Public Works staff and the golf course design team for an in-person site visit of the golf course Thursday, Nov. 17 to review Phase 2 design concepts on the ground and discuss other ideas presented by members of the golfing community for improving the Golf Course.
Those interested in attending are instructed to meet 3 p.m. at the Golf Course Clubhouse Community Room at 4290 Diamond Dr.
Golf carts will be available for use to travel to various areas of the course to review the areas contemplated for improvement. After the site visit, the group will reconvene Read More
Democrats Win Big Locally In 2022 Election
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
It was a blue wave – at least in Los Alamos – for the 2022 General Election. The Democrats won in every open elected seat.
Jason Wardlow Herrera won the race for Los Alamos County Sheriff with 5,903 votes. His opponent, Libertarian Chris Luchini, received 3,378 votes.
“Thank you to all the voters and Sheriff Joe Granville for his support, the Democratic Party and Chair Cat Ozment and I’m super excited for this new position,” Wardlow Herrera said.
Probate Judge Michael Redondo ran unopposed and received 6,921 votes.
“Thank you to Read More
County: Atomic City Transit Service Closed Friday Nov. 11 In Observance Of Veterans Holiday
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit (ACT) regular scheduled bus service will not operate Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Regular Atomic City Transit service will resume Monday, Nov. 14.
Route 3 and 2 Peak services will remain suspended until further notice due to staffing shortages.
Please call the ACT office at 505.661.RIDE (7433) for any additional information or use the ACTracker to locate your bus route in real-time.
For the specific route service schedules, please visit the ACT website. Read More
New Los Alamos County Councilors Express Gratitude
A new crop of Los Alamos County Councilors will soon be seated on the dais inside the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The four Democratic candidates who ran for Los Alamos County Council swept the 2022 General Election to earn seats on the dais.
Tuesday, Los Alamos voters elected Theresa Cull, Suzie Havemann and Melanee Hand and re-elected incumbent Randall Ryti to Council.
Their terms begin Jan. 1, 2023.
Unofficial results show that Havemann received 5,404 votes, Cull 5,274, Read More
County: Curative COVID-19 Testing Closed Until Monday
COUNTY News:
Curative COVID-19 PCR Rapid testing in Los Alamos County is closed today and Friday.
Curative employees indicate that the testing site will reopen Monday, Nov. 14 at the White Rock Town Hall, located at 139 Longview Dr., White Rock.
Testing hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Curative offers Rapid PCR (R-PCR) tests with results available in two to three hours. Visit the Curative website at https://curative.com to schedule an appointment.
For more information regarding testing options for Los Alamos County, visit the County website at www.lacnm.com/covid. Read More
Dive-In Movie ‘The Bad Guy’ Nov. 18 At Aquatic Center
The community is invited to watch ‘the Bad Guy’ movie while floating in the main pool at the Aquatic Center 7-8:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18. The water is warmer than usual and participants can enjoy the movie while floating in the shallow end or lounging in the training room. The fee includes admission and treats. Tickets are on sale now, $5 per person in advance or $7 per person the day of the movie. Purchase tickets in person at the Aquatic Center or online at https://loom.ly/rUqGRBA. Read More
County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meets Nov. 15
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board (LTAB) meets at noon Tuesday, Nov. 15 in Room 110 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave. and virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Nov. 15, 2022 LTAB Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 881 1204 9893
Passcode: 437668 Read More
Stradling: Thank You, Los Alamos
By GARY STRADLING
Former candidate
Los Alamos County Council
Thank you, people of Los Alamos County. The voice of the voters is and should be paramount.
It has been interesting and fun to run for a County Council seat.
I have really enjoyed the chance to interact with so many of you, to come to your homes, to meet you in the park, to observe your humanity, your variety of unique tastes and displays, your lovely homes, your families, and in other cases, your special needs and challenges. We are a diverse and wonderful community.
Confirmation bias is a natural part of being a candidate because we pay particular Read More
Hand: Thank You, Los Alamos … I Will Represent You With Transparency And Boldness
By MELANEE HAND
Newly elected
Los Alamos County Council
Thank you, Los Alamos County, for using your voice and your vote to choose me for continued service as a County Councilor.
It is an honor to be elected to serve alongside new Councilors Suzie Havemann and Theresa Cull and continue serving with Randall Ryti and the current seated Councilors Derkacs, Lepsch and Reagor.
This is a responsibility that I do not take lightly, and I will work to represent you with transparency and boldness as we tackle new challenges and continue to proceed with improvements that make this County such a special place. Read More
Cull: Thank You, Los Alamos!
By THERESA CULL
Newly elected candidate
Los Alamos County Council
I am so thankful for the support I received in my campaign for County Council from the voters, contributors, and Democratic Party volunteers.
I also appreciate the efforts of the many other volunteers and personnel in our County Clerk’s office who made sure this election happened in a safe and secure manner.
I thank the League of Women Voters and the Chamber of Commerce for hosting Forums to give all of the candidates an opportunity to express their views and get feedback from the community.
The greatest experience during the campaign Read More
Havemann: Thank You Los Alamos!
Newly elected to the Los Alamos County Council, Suzie Havemann during the campaign season in an interview at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By SUZIE HAVEMANN
Newly elected candidate
Los Alamos County Council
Dear Voters of Los Alamos,
Thank you!
Exactly 8 months ago, way back in March, I declared my candidacy for Los Alamos County Council. At that time, I said it’s important to walk your talk and be the change you want to see in the world.
During my campaign, I’ve emphasized the values of civic engagement and thinking globally while acting locally. It is your Read More
Ryti: Thank You Los Alamos County … Humbled To Be Re-elected
By RANDALL RYTI
Newly re-elected
Los Alamos County Council
I am humbled to have been re-elected to continue serving as one of your Los Alamos County Councilors.
I look forward to working with others elected Tuesday night: Theresa Cull, Melanee Hand and Suzie Havemann and those still serving on Council to address our priorities.
I heard the priorities of many citizens during the campaign, and I want to continue to hear from you over the next four years.
I thank all of the candidates for running. They are all community minded people who presented proposals to address problems or made recommendations Read More
Scenes From 2022 General Election Night Gathering At Los Alamos County Municipal Building
Los Alamos County Council candidate Theresa Cull during an interview Tuesday night. Many of the candidates in the 2022 General Election gathered in the Boards and Commissions Room at the Municipal Building to watch the returns. They also participated in interviews live streamed throughout the evening on the Los Alamos Daily Post website. Voters elected four Democratic council candidates including Cull, Suzie Havemann and Melanee Hand and re-elected Councilor Randall Ryti to 4-year terms. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas prepares to post Read More
