Iris Street Water Work To Continue Tuesday
Iris Street will be closed to through traffic Tuesday to work on a water line replacement. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Gas, Water, and Sewer crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will be returning to Iris St. Tuesday to work on a water line replacement.
Drivers should expect to see traffic controls in place 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. while work is underway.
Signs warning motorists of the road closure will be placed at the corner of Iris Street and 6th Street. A short section of Iris Street will be closed near the middle of the block. DPU crews will restrict traffic to only those residents Read More
Public Sees First-Hand The Proposed Design Options For Los Alamos County Golf Course
A scene from the field trip held Sept. 29 at the Los Alamos County Golf Course. Jeff Danner of Richardson-Danner Golf Course Architects and Deputy Public Works Director Eric Martinez, center, lead the tour, which showed participants first-hand where the different proposed changes to the course would occur. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Jeff Danner of Richardson-Danner Golf Course Architects holds up a rendering of one of the design options for the Los Alamos County Golf Course during the tour Sept. 29. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
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Ryti: Protecting The Environment
By RANDALL RYTI
Democratic Candidate
Los Alamos County Council
Protecting the environment has always been a priority for me – not just preserving and protecting the environment by implementing the recommendations of our resiliency, energy, and sustainability task force and environmental sustainability board.
I also keep a close eye on LANL legacy waste cleanup progress by participating in the Department of Energy Environmental Management (DOE EM) Technical Work Group and attending community meetings with the New Mexico Environment Department. Successful cleanup protects human Read More
Public Meeting On Atomic City Transit Plan Oct. 6, 2022
COUNTY News:
As part of the monthly Los Alamos County Transportation Board meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, board members will hear a presentation on the Atomic City Transit (ACT) Plan under development.
Additionally, board members and transit staff welcome public feedback on the project and encourage the public to join the virtual meeting.
Los Alamos County retained LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc., to prepare a 2022 Short-Range Transit Plan for ACT that will assess how transit conditions have changed, how ACT is performing and potential improvements to the transit Read More
County Eco Station & Collection Center Closed Monday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Eco Station and Overlook Collection Center will be closed Monday Oct. 10, 2022, in observance of Indigenous People’s Day
Additionally, there will be no residential or commercial trash and yard trimming collection service provided Monday, Oct. 10.
If the observed date falls on your normal collection day, place your materials out on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Read More
Demolition Continues On Hilltop House Hotel
Demolition work continues this afternoon on the old Hilltop House Hotel at 400 Trinity Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Daily Post Q&A With Council Candidate Melanee Hand
Melanee Hand recently stopped by the Post newsroom to discuss her candidacy for council. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Democrat Melanee Hand was appointed to a seat on Council earlier this year and is now running for the seat in the Nov. 8 General Election.
She recently stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss her candidacy.
This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post is publishing ahead of the Nov. 8 General Election.
POST: How Long Have you lived in Los Alamos?
HAND: I originally moved to Los Alamos in 1984 after graduating from college. Read More
Accident On Truck Route … West Bound Lane Closed
UPDATE: (Truck Route Now Open) The west bound lane of the Truck Route is closed due to a two-vehicle accident. Both drivers were transported to Los Alamos Medical Center with minor injuries, Motorists are asked to avoid the area if possible to allow first responders to attend to the scene. Courtesy/LAPD Read More
DeVolder: Did Constituents Get What They Wanted?
By MARK DEVOLDER
Los Alamos
Reference: McCollough, David. John Adams. New York: Simon & Shuster. 2001. p.136.
Given the choices made by Los Alamos County voters, did they get what they wanted?
On the negative side, voters received wildfires, traffic congestion, rampant construction, loss of open space, shuttered businesses, crumbling infrastructure, and overreach by municipal government in the form of inept/regressive building construction practices as well as the Nuisance Code.
Added to this are some incompetent, distracted, and substance abuse-affected drivers in Los Read More
County Administrative Offices To Close Monday Oct. 10 In Observance Of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County administrative offices will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October to honor Native American peoples and commemorate their histories and cultures. The celebrating of an Indigenous Peoples Day took root at an international conference on discrimination sponsored by the United Nations in 1977.
In 2021, President Biden was the first U.S. president to formally recognize the day as a national holiday.
Last February, the County Council adopted a change to the County’s Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact: 25 New Cases For Week Ending Oct. 3, 2022
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Oct. 3, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
- 177 tests
- 25 diagnoses (22 in Los Alamos, 3 in White Rock)
- 0 deaths
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Community Invited To Public Meeting To Discuss Atomic City Transit Plan Thursday Oct. 6
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board is hosting a public zoom meeting in conjunction with the monthly board meeting 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 to discuss the Atomic City Transit (ATC) Plan.
The Plan includes potential improvements to the transit system over the next five years. Los Alamos County has retained LSC Transportation Consultants, Inc., to prepare a 2022 Short-Range Transit Plan for ACT that will span the next five years. Staff is seeking community input regarding the study which provides an opportunity to develop a plan that will tailor transit services to current Read More
Atomic City Transit To Close Monday Oct. 10 In observance Of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
ACT will operate a shuttle every 20 minutes between White Rock and Bandelier Oct. 8 through Oct 10. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Atomic City Transit (ACT) will be closed Monday, Oct. 10, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Regular Atomic City Transit service will resume Tuesday, Oct 11.
ACT will operate a shuttle every 20 minutes between White Rock and Bandelier, Saturday, Oct. 8 through Monday, Oct 10.
Direct questions to (505) 661-RIDE (7433) or use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time. For specific route schedules, click here. Read More
County Council Proclaims Oct. 3-7 Customer Service Week
From left, Customer Care Service Representatives Tracey Alarid, Felice Romero, Michelle Moleres, Monica Rivera, County Councilor David Izraelevitz, Customer Care Service Representatives Paula Nelson, Heather Garcia, Joann Gentry and Amanda Burnworth pose with a proclamation during Tuesday night’s council meeting. The proclamation declares Oct. 3-7 Customer Service Week. Not pictured is Daniella Pitts. Customer Service Day is Oct. 5 at the Municipal Building to showcase the work of County departments. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
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Public Notice: Voting Machine Certification Postponed
County Council Declares Oct. 5 Energy Efficiency Day
Tuesday evening in Council Chambers, from left, Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule, Councilor Melanee Hand and Department of Public Utilities Conservation Officer Abbey Hayward with a proclamation declaring Oct. 5 Energy Efficiency Day. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council issued a proclamation during its regular meeting Tuesday night declaring Oct. 5 Energy Efficiency Day.
County Council Melanee Hand read the proclamation, which states:
WHEREAS: Climate change represents an existential threat Read More
Council Proclaims October Breast Cancer Awareness Month
From left, members of the Mountains and Molehills Team Heide Van Roekel, Barry Brobst and Nancy Partridge, far right, accept a proclamation from Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Denise Derkacs, second from right, which declares the month of October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The proclamation was issued during Tuesday night’s council meeting. The team is raising money for the Susan G. Komen organization. To help with this effort, Patridge said they will soon be walking 60-miles for three days in Dallas and their goal is to raise $15,000. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
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County Council Proclaims Oct. 9-15 Fire Prevention Week
From left, Deputy Fire Chief Wendy Servey, Councilor Keith Lepsch and Fire Chief Troy Hughes with a proclamation declaring Oct. 9-15 Fire Prevention Week, issued at Tuesday’s council meeting. Chief Hughes said during Fire Prevention Week LAFD personnel will visit Los Alamos Public Schools, attend Customer Service Day Oct. 5 at the Municipal Building and host open houses Oct. 12 at the White Rock Fire Station and Oct. 14 at the station across from the golf course and particpate in Trick or Treat MainStreet Oct. 28. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
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Board Of Public Utilities To Hold Work Session Oct. 5
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will meet in a work session at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: Oct. 5, 2022 Board of Public Utilities Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 863 1268 7625 Read More
Scenes From Day Of Arts And Culture Around Los Alamos
Dance Arts Los Alamos (DALA) dancers Jana Gauss, Maggie Kelley and Ariana Kimball perform a scene from Nutcracker on the Hill during the Day of Arts and Culture Saturday at Fuller Lodge. Los Alamos County and Los Alamos Creative District sponsored the Day of Arts and Culture. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Sax Atomix performs Saturday outside of Boese Brothers in Central Park Square during the Day of Arts and Culture held at venues around Los Alamos. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
A group of painters takes part in a plein air painting class Saturday at Bathtub Row Brewing Read More
