Canceled: Library Board Meeting Scheduled For Today
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board meeting scheduled for today, Sept. 12, has been canceled due to lack of quorum. Read More
Crews Busy Demolishing Pool At Old Hilltop House Hotel
Scene of crews busy this morning demolishing the swimming pool at the old Hilltop House Hotel at 400 Trinity Dr. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 12, 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, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit “Projects/Public Works”.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Please note the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Projects:
Canyon Road construction project. Courtesy/LAC
Canyon Road Reconstruction
Phase 2 of Canyon Rd construction is underway and includes Read More
Mesa Public Library Presents ‘The Art Of Youthful Aging’ Live On Zoom Thursday Sept. 22
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Library System is presenting The Art of Youthful Aging live 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 on Zoom.
This program is free to the public and ideal for anyone interested in fostering a more positive mindset toward aging. This program will offer specific tips on lifestyle changes to help you age gracefully and peacefully while enhancing emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing. Topics covered will include the nature of cognition, discarding negative expectations, looking beyond stereotypes, and embracing change.
Community members looking Read More
Devolder: Safety Concerns At Crosswalk On Diamond Drive
By MARK DEVOLDER
Los Alamos
This letter addresses safety concerns I have about the crosswalk on Diamond near the Pueblo Complex.
Having the crosswalk in the Pueblo Complex area is a very hazardous idea and the crosswalk signs need to be removed.
Crosswalks on Central – There are numerous crosswalks on Central. The speed limit in Los Alamos County is 25 mph unless otherwise posted. However, there is speeding on Central. In addition, pedestrians may or may not use the crosswalks. Pedestrians can pop out from behind a parked car at any time. I avoid driving on Central for this reason.
Crosswalk Read More
County Library Board Meets Tonight Sept. 12
Los Alamos County Issues Sept. 9 COVID-19 Newsletter
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
In this week’s Los Alamos County COVID-19 Newsletter issued Friday, Sept. 9, William F. Athas, PhD, writes in the “Epidemiology Corner” that the CDC Community Level for Los Alamos increased from Low to Medium.
He states that, “For the week ending Sept. 6, the CDC Community Level is MEDIUM. Compared to the prior week ending Aug. 30, the reported case incidence in the county declined nearly two-fold from 160 to 88 per 100,000, but both Health Services Area (HSA) hospitalization indicators increased by roughly two-fold.
New COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 Read More
Video: Councilor Melanee Hand Recaps Sept. 6 Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Melanee Hand recaps the Sept. 6 council meeting. Video by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com Read More
Los Alamos County Website Undergoing Technical Issues
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County website https://losalamosnm.us is experiencing technical difficulties.
The estimated time that the website will be restored is unknown at this time, according to county officials.
Customer Care Center representatives indicate that citizens attempting to pay a utility bill on the County website may instead make a payment at https://ladpu.com/Paymentus.
Department of Public Utilities customers will be prompted to provide the Account and Customer ID numbers.
For additional questions or assistance, call the Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333. Read More
County: New Utility Rates Go Into Effect Oct. 1
COUNTY News:
Sewer and natural gas rate adjustments for the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) were recently approved by the Los Alamos County Council as well as the Board of Public Utilities and will go into effect as of Oct. 1.
Residential sewer rates are the same for all residential customers, who will see monthly charges increase by $1.14. Commercial sewer rates are based on water consumption; commercial customers will see a 2 percent increase on the thousand-gallon rate and on the fixed service charge.
The new sewer rates were approved in February and include annual increases of 2 percent Read More
Local Area Developers Have Mari Mac Under Contract
Columbus Capital LLC Founder/CEO Jeff Branch, left, and COO Greg Gonzales during a meeting today at the Los Alamos Daily Post to discuss the contract they obtained in May to purchase Kroger-owned properties in Mari-Mac Shopping Center. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Local area developers Jeff Branch of Santa Fe and his partner Greg Gonzales of Pojoaque obtained a contract in May to purchase Kroger-owned properties in Mari-Mac Shopping Center.
Branch and Gonzales are owners of Columbus Capital LLC. They stopped by Read More
Canceled: Environmental Sustainability Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday Sept. 15 is canceled. Read More
LWV Lunch With A Leader Features Los Alamos Deputy County Manager Anne Laurent
Deputy County Manager Anne Laurent
LWV News:
The League of Women Voters of Los Alamos (LWV) monthly community event, Lunch with a Leader, is noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15 via zoom.
Los Alamos Deputy County Manager Anne Laurent is the featured speaker. Laurent oversees the County Broadband and Public Relations & Communications divisions within the County Manager’s Office, and the Community Services Department.
She will discuss the Community Services Department and describe its responsibilities, go over how it relates to Pueblo Canyon, the golf course, and why the department spends
Weekend Water Line Work Scheduled On Trinity Drive
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Water line work will slightly divert traffic traveling east on Trinity Drive. (N.M. 502) this weekend while water main connections for The Hills Apartments are tied into Los Alamos County water lines at Trinity Drive and 35th Street.
The work is scheduled to occur between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The work will take place on the southern edge of Trinity Drive near 35th Street for about 400 feet. Traffic will be diverted from the eastbound lane closer to the center of the road.
Engineering staff from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) encourage Read More
Scenes From UNM Lobo Men’s Golf Team Kicking Off 2022/2023 Season At Los Alamos County Golf Course
The UNM Lobo Men’s Golf Team kicked off their 2022/2023 season on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5, with an intra-squad match at Los Alamos County Golf Course. The Team plays matches on several courses throughout the state to maintain proficiently prior to the season. Following the intra-squad tournament, the UNM Lobo Men’s Golf Team will play their first NCAA Division 1 tournament Sept. 9, in Scottsdale, Ariz. UNM Men’s Golf Team will enter the NCAA Division 1 golf season pre-ranked #31 in the nation. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Glen Milliken tees off on number one. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
LAFRW: Magistrate Judge Candidate Tim Bullock Sept. 8
Magistrate Judge candidate Tim Bullock
LAFRW News:
The Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW) invite the community to hear a presentation by Los Alamos Magistrate Judge candidate Tim Bullock noon to 12:45 p.m. Thursday Sept. 8 during the public portion of its meeting.
The meeting will be held at 2101 Trinity Dr., Suite A2.
For further information, email losalamosfrw@gmail.com. Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact: 23 New Cases For Week Ending Sept. 6 , 2022
Los Alamos COVID-19 Impact:
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending Sept. 6, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
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247 tests
- 23 diagnoses (14 in Los Alamos, 9 in White Rock)
- 0 death
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Los Alamos County Parks Division Reminds Public: No Fishing In Ashley Pond Park
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Parks Division would like to remind the public there is no fishing in Ashley Pond Park.
Parks employees have received several calls and complaints recently from individuals who have witnessed others fishing in the Pond, prompting this reminder.
“Although there is no ordinance preventing fishing, the park is the center piece of our town and an area for recreational use and enjoyment, but is not intended for fishing activities,” Parks Superintendent Wendy Parker said.
Los Alamos County is centrally located in a recreation-rich environment with several fishing Read More
Step Up Gallery Features Jack Bordnick’s Work In ‘Facing It Together Series’ At Mesa Public Library Sept. 8-Oct. 4
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library announces its next exhibit: Facing It Together Series: The Sculpture and Photography of Jack Bordnick, which runs Sept. 8 to Oct. 4.
The public is invited to an opening reception 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8.
A Santa Fe resident, Bordnick’s works predominate imagery deals mostly with faces of both living and non-living beings and things. They represent what he has recently accomplished with this art form.
“I call it my quantum moment, the changing from one form to another,” Bordnick said. “The 3-D images express my thoughts and Read More
Mesa Public Library To Host Internet Safety Program & Free Online Resources Tuesday Sept. 13
Mesa Public Library presents a free public program on internet safety Tuesday, Sept. 13. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Online scams are more prevalent than ever but not always easy to recognize.
The staff at Mesa Public Library will be presenting a free public program on internet safety, 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Participants will have the opportunity to attend virtually via Zoom livestream or in person in the conference room on the upper level of Mesa Public Library.
This program emphasizes scams that target seniors but will be beneficial for anyone, and all ages are welcome. Anyone struggling Read More
