County Issues Summary On Today’s Power Outages
COUNTY News:
An overhead power line failure was originally thought to be the cause of this morning’s power outage, however an underground fault is more likely to have been the culprit.
In a cascading series of events, an underground fault triggered the initial outage at 6:38 a.m. In one of the early restoration efforts, that fault caused an overhead line to burn up near the Timber Ridge area. Once the overhead line was repaired, the Canyon Road area then faulted again. Line workers from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) used fault finders to look for the exact location of the fault.
Ryti: Addressing Housing Needs
By RANDALL RYTI
Democratic Candidate For Re-election
Los Alamos County Council
There is consensus among candidates for Los Alamos County Council regarding the need for new housing in Los Alamos County. However, while we need to accommodate folks who want to relocate to our community with the expansion of the LANL workforce, it is important to consider those who already live here – whether they are retirees looking to downsize to appropriate senior housing, or School District employees or those who keep our businesses and services running and can’t currently afford to live in the County.
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Joint Work Sessions For Council And Planning & Zoning Commission On Chapter 16 Updates Run Oct. 12, 13, 14
Community Development Director Paul Andrus
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Work continues to update Chapter 16 of the Los Alamos County Code – the development code. Los Alamos County Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission will host three work sessions this week, 1-5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday to discuss the code updates.
All the meetings will be held virtually, and the public may attend by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86726009229 or calling in at +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 309 205 Read More
Aquatic Center Opens At 11 A.M. Today
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Aquatic Center’s power is back and they will reopen at 11 a.m. Read More
County Crews Restore Power To Western Area
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced that electric service has been restore to most Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) customers who experienced an early morning power outage today.
The remaining customers without power are situated along Canyon Road between Diamond Drive and the Los Alamos Nature Center.
The outage occurred at 6:38 a.m. and affected all of circuit 13, which covers Western Area, the Ice Rink, Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill and neighborhoods along Trinity Drive down to Oppenheimer Drive.
The outage was caused by an overhead power line failure. Read More
County: Cause Of Early Morning Outage Identified
COUNTY News:Los Alamos County has announced that the cause of this morning’s power outage was caused by an overhead power line failure.
County: Power Restored To Area Near Oppenheimer And Trinity, Remains Out For Western Area, Ice Rink, Ski Hill
COUNTY News:Los Alamos County has announced that power is restored to electric customers in the area near Oppenheimer and Trinity following today’s early morning outage that took out all of circuit 13.
County Announces Power Outage Near Oppenheimer And Trinity, Western Area, Ice Rink And Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County announced this morning that power is out on circuit 13, which covers the area near Oppenheimer and Trinity, Western Area, the Ice Rink and Pajarito Mountain Ski Hill.
Electric crews are headed to work now.
It may take approximately two hours before a cause is found and solution determined.
Check back for updates at ladailypost.com. Read More
Daily Post Q&A With Council Candidate James Wernicke
Libertarian James Wernicke stopped by the Post Monday to discuss his candidacy for Los Alamos County Council. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Libertarian James Wernicke is running for a seat on Los Alamos County Council. He recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to answer questions about the local election.
This is the fourth in 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?
WERNICKE: 10 years
POST: Where do you work?
WERNICKE: The lab
POST: Why are you running
County Issues COVID Community Newsletter For Oct. 7-13
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has issued this week’s COVID-19 Community Newsletter.
Learn why a “Pi” variant hasn’t been named, how the CDC is changing its data reporting in the next couple of weeks, why getting the flu shot is so important this year, and so much more.
Click here to read: https://conta.cc/3CDxeyO. Read More
County Council Holds Meetings In White Rock Oct. 18 & 25
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council will hold the Oct. 18 and 25 regular sessions in White Rock at Fire Station No. 3 at 129 N.M. 4 due to early voting operations taking place in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building.
The meeting starts at 6 p.m. both nights and is open to the public.
The public may view and participate virtually using this Zoom link, or attend in person.
The agenda will be published Friday, Oct. 14 for the meeting Oct. 18 and Friday, Oct. 21 for the meeting Oct. 25.
Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 10, 2022
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
The projects listed in this section are being managed by County Public Works staff through contractors.
For more information, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662.8150, or visit “Projects/Public Works”.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Hilltop House Demolition Underway
All Rite Construction, under contract with Los Alamos County Public Works, has begun demolition of the former Hilltop Read More
Spooky Family Fun Comes To Fuller Lodge: La Llorona – The Wailing Woman Thursday Oct. 13
COUNTY News:
The staff at Mesa Public Library, in partnership with the New Mexico Humanities Council, presents La Llorona: The Wailing Woman live at Fuller Lodge 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13.
This free public program is being offered in hybrid format with online or in-person attendance options. See below for details.
La Llorona, the famous ghost from Spanish folklore, is known throughout the world for her eerie, spine-chilling cries. She wanders endlessly through the night, often near riverbanks, searching for her darling, lost children. Early Spanish settlers knew of La Llorona—her Read More
County Council And P&Z Commission Meet Virtually Oct. 12
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council and Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) will hold a joint session at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 867 2600 9229 Read More
Board Of Public Utilities To Hold Closed Session Oct. 11
New Mexico Counties Taps New Executive Director
New Executive Director Joy Esparsen
NMC News:
SANTA FE — Joy Esparsen is the new executive director at New Mexico Counties (NMC), an organization that serves all 33 New Mexico counties.
Esparsen has worked at NMC for almost 20 years, starting as the executive director liaison and advancing to deputy executive director. She chairs the National Association of Counties intergovernmental relations officials, and for many years has worked on national issues of critical importance to county government.
As executive director, Esparsen will help plan and implement NMC policies, objectives, Read More
County Council To Hold Closed Session Tuesday Oct. 11
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a Closed Session at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss threatened or pending litigation regarding the San Juan Generating Station.
Council also is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining negotiations with:
- United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local Union No. 412;
- International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union No. 611;
- International Union of Police Associations AFL-CIO, Local No. 14; and
- Los Alamos Firefighters’ Association, IAFF Local 3279 Firefighter’s Union.
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Arts Council And Mainstreet Present Downtown Los Alamos 2022 Scarecrow Contest Oct. 24-Nov. 2
The Los Alamos County Arts Council and Mainstreet Los Alamos present the Scarecrow Contest theme: Fall in the Desert. Signups will continue to remain open until spots are filled and they will reach out to participants with their spot assignments as they get them. Link to sign up here. For more information: https://www.
Candidates Share Views At Recent League Forums
By BONNIE J. GORDON
Los Alamos Daily Post
bjgordon@ladailypost.com
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos had a big week helping voters gain a better understanding of the candidates running for local, state and national offices in the Nov. 8 election.
The League hosted two candidate forums, the first held Sept. 29 featured candidates running for Los Alamos County Council. The second forum held Oct. 3 highlighted State Representative District 43, Magistrate Judge, County Sheriff, County Assessor, Probate Judge and Municipal Judge.
The League also produced the Los Alamos Voter Guide, which Read More
Scenes From 2022 Customer Service Week Event
Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, left, and Deputy Clerk Allison Collins educate the public on how to register to vote during the Los Alamos County 2022 Customer Service Week event held Wednesday afternoon at the Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Chief Deputy Assessor Marty Martinez takes part in the Los Alamos County Customer Service Week event Wednesday at the Municipal Building. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Firefighter David Bustos takes part in the Customer Service Week event held Wednesday at the Municipal Read More
