Atomic City Transit Resumes Route 3 Bus Service
COUNTY News:
With the opening of Canyon Road to through traffic, Los Alamos County’s Atomic City Transit announces Route 3 service has resumed.
For additional information, call the Atomic City Transit office at 505.661.RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real time.
For specific route service schedules, visit the Atomic City Transit website. Read More
COVID-19 Community Newsletter For Oct. 21, 2022
COUNTY News:
There is lots of news in this week’s Los Alamos County COVID-19 Community Newsletter including:
- Information about two vaccine clinics for seniors next week;
- New approvals and updates for the Novavax, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines;
- An update on new variants of concern becoming more prevalent across the U.S.; and
- Information about estimating the case undercount.
Check it out here: https://conta.cc/3sikCXU Read More
Daily Post Q&A With Assessor Candidate George Chandler
Democrat George Chandler is running for Los Alamos County Assessor and stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post Monday to answer questions about the local election. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Democrat George Chandler is running for Los Alamos County Assessor. He recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to answer questions about the local election.
This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election.
POST: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?
CHANDLER: 48 years
POST: Where do you work?
Chandler: Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact: For Week Ending Oct. 24, 2022
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Oct. 24, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 146 tests
- 28 diagnoses (18 in Los Alamos, 10 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Chandler: Why I Don’t Like The Proposal For ADUs
By GEORGE CHANDLER
Los Alamos
I’m going to tell you why I don’t like the proposal for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) being considered by the P&Z Wednesday night and the Council in November. My reasons are my concern for the livability of Los Alamos neighborhoods, my disappointment that ADU’s are being hawked as the solution to the fabled “housing crisis” (ADU’s are not a solution and the “crisis” is returning to its decades-long “problem” status), and are based on sound legal principles.
ADU’s would be allowed in single-family and some multi-family neighborhoods in all of Barranca Mesa, Read More
Planning & Zoning To Hold Public Hearing On Chapter 16 Development Code Wednesday Oct. 26
COUNTY News:
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hear a request from Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD), at a public hearing held virtually at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, to recommend to the County Council to amend Chapter 16 Development Code, with a comprehensive update through Ordinance 02-333.
Interested community members can join using the following Zoom link.
Chapter 16 is the County’s zoning code that defines how property in specific geographic zones can be used and developed. CDD and DPS have incorporated into the final draft public feedback received Read More
Canyon Road Reopens To Traffic 3 PM Today!
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department has announced that TLC Plumbing and Utility has reached substantial completion on the Canyon Road Reconstruction Project and the roadway and sidewalks will reopen 3 p.m. today, Oct. 24 to traffic.
New roadway striping begins Tuesday, Oct. 25, and is anticipated to be completed Thursday, Oct. 27. Motorists are asked to use caution around the striping crews. To avoid incurring any paint damage to your vehicle, do not attempt to pass the striping truck.
Atomic City Transit and Park and Ride will adjust their routes accordingly now that the Read More
Pumpkin Glow & Show At Overlook Park Saturday Oct. 29!
The Halloweekend Pumpkin Glow and Show starts at 4-9 p.m. Oct. 29! Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Services Department and the Los Alamos Arts Council are partnering together to bring an event like no other – the Halloweekend Pumpkin Glow and Show 4-9 p.m. Oct. 29!
Historically, the Los Alamos Arts Council Pumpkin Glow has been held at Fuller Lodge Lawn, however this year, it is being moved to Overlook Park in White Rock. This event will include music, bouncy houses, food, fireworks, and more.
The Los Alamos Arts Council will hold its Pumpkin Carving Party 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Read More
Frost At The Golf Course
View of frost on the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Courtesy/LAC
Here is what frosted grass on the golf course can look like after a cart rides over it:
Golf Cart damage after driving on frosted grassy area. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Frost is now a common occurrence at the Los Alamos County Golf Course, as is the case each year in the Fall and Winter seasons.
Los Alamos County Golf Course officials remind the public that it is extremely important to stay off the grass when it is frosted.
Members of the public who cannot determine if the grass is frosted should contact the Golf Shop at 505.662.8139 before Read More
Water Leak Temporarily Closes Streets Near 34th And Urban
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Utility crews are addressing an emergency water leak near 34th Street and Urban Street.
Due to workers on scene repairing the leak, 34th Street will be temporarily closed to thru-traffic and is expected to reopen by 4 p.m. today, Oct. 24. Read More
MPL Presents Chester Nez: WWII Navajo Code Talker Oct. 27
Chester Nez: WWII Navajo Code Talker is 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at Fuller Lodge. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Mesa Public Library (MPL) will be presenting its second program this month in collaboration with the New Mexico Humanities Council.
The program, Chester Nez: WWII Navajo Code Talker, will take place 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at Fuller Lodge. Anyone interested in attending may do so either in person or online via Zoom livestream. This program is free and open to the public; visit the library’s event calendar for more information.
Judith Avila, co-writer of Chester Nez’s memoir, will Read More
Stradling: ‘I Value All Cultures And Peoples Of Every Ethnicity’
By GARY STRADLING
Republican Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
My thanks to the Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce for hosting a Candidate Forum on Thursday. We have lost many county businesses over the decades, which should cause the Chamber great concern. However, it appears that our economy has stagnated just slowly enough that county leaders are not alarmed at this real and present crisis. However, with my vantage as a 41-year resident, I am alarmed.
As always, my focus is on the need for Los Alamos County to develop housing for the many thousands of people forced to commute into the County Read More
Dark Night At Overlook Park In White Rock Tonight!
The Triangulum Galaxy. Photo by Jeremy Best
Pajarito Astronomers News:
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program.
Anyone with an interest in star gazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Spirio Soccer Fields tonight, Oct. 22, at Overlook Park in White Rock.
Arrive at nightfall for viewing, or around sunset for setting up. Jupiter and Saturn will be visible most of the night as well as star clusters and deep space objects. If arriving at night and approaching Spirio Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Workers Paving Canyon Road
On the job in Los Alamos are workers from TLC spreading asphalt around the end of one of the dividers on Canyon Road as part of the final paving on the project. Photo by Ed Birnbaum Read More
County Planning And Zoning Commission Meets Oct. 26
Video: Councilor Reagor Discusses Oct. 18 Council Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor discusses Tuesday night’s council meeting during a meeting Wednesday morning in the Los Alamos Daily Post newsroom. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Area Law Enforcement Raise $1,200 At Tip A Cop Event
Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief Oliver Morris waits tables with Special Olympic Athlete Alandra Lopez Thursday evening during the Tip A Cop charitable event at Chili’s in Española. Officers raised about $1,200 in tips for Special Olympics New Mexico. Chief Morris is the North Region Coordinator for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics in New Mexico. To donate, visit https://sonm.org/. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Police Det. Matt Lion with Chili employee Melissa Martinez prepares a soft drink as he waits tables Thursday evening at Chili’s in Española. Read More
County Councilors Host Booth At Farmers Market Oct. 27
COUNTY News:
Two county councilors will host a booth at the final Thursday Farmers Market of the season 9-11 a.m. Oct. 27.
Marketgoers are encouraged to stop by and chat with them about current issues, projects or other topics.
Los Alamos County Community Development Department also will be on hand 9-11 a.m. to discuss the final Chapter 16 Development Code rewrite being presented at the Planning and Zoning commission meeting Wednesday, Oct. 26.
For more information about Chapter 16, visit www.losalamosconnect.org.
Los Alamos County Council hosts a booth at the outdoor Farmers Market once Read More
Stradling Ruffles Feathers With Remark At Chamber Forum
Los Alamos County Council candidate Gary Stradling waits his turn to speak at this morning’s Council Candidate Forum hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at UNM-LA. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
During the Los Alamos Chamber Breakfast Forum for County Council Candidates this morning, Republican candidate Gary Stradling addressed worker shortages in Los Alamos with the following remark:
“There is no way to have the workers you need without addressing the housing market. The housing is the core – you can put all, Read More
Cull: My Answers To PCA Questions
By THERESA CULL
Democratic Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
I was told about the Oct. 17, article by the Pajarito Conservation Alliance (PCA) and was embarrassed to find that I was the only Democrat to have not replied to the questions posed by the PCA.
Unfortunately, their email never got to me, so I’m providing my answers to their questions below. For future reference, I can be contacted at theresa4council@gmail.com. That appears to be a more reliable email address.
What do you believe makes Los Alamos County special?
There are a number of things that I believe make Los Alamos County special: Read More
