County: Power Completely Restored To North Mesa
COUNTY News:
All Barranca Mesa and North Mesa customers have power again after a lightning strike took out electric service for about 1,600 residents around 2 p.m. today.
Department of Public Utilities Electric Distribution crews were able to isolate lines to restore service for many customers while working to repair the damaged power line near the descent into Rendija Canyon. Read More
County Releases Final Draft Of Chapter 18 Nuisance Code
COUNTY News:
After a year of soliciting feedback, public meetings, a technical review, and a community survey, representatives from the Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD) and its contractor Dekker/Perich/Sabatini (DPS) have completed a final draft of the Chapter 18 nuisance code.
The final draft of the Chapter 18 nuisance code is now released to the public and available to be viewed online at https://www.lacchp18update.org/.
According to CDD staff, public comments are welcome and can be emailed to Jessica Lawlis at JessicaL@dpsdesign.org or Sobia Sayeda at Read More
Los Alamos Animal Shelter Dog Adoption Event Aug. 3
The Los Alamos County Animal Shelter is holding a dog adoption event 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3 at East Park. Dog adoption fees will be offered at half price during this special event. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Power Restored To North Mesa, Pending On Barranca Mesa
Map depicting areas affected by this afternoon’s power outage on North Mesa and Barranca Mesa. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Though restoration isn’t yet complete after lightning took a power line down on Barranca Mesa today, power is back on for North Mesa utility customers.
Residents on Barranca Mesa will have to wait a little longer for restoration.
Department of Public Utilities Electric Distribution crews are working to repair the damaged line, which is near the descent into Rendija Canyon. They are trying to isolate lines in order to restore power for as many customers as possible while Read More
Los Alamos COVID Impact: 56 New Cases For Week Ending July 25, 2022
COVID-19 statistics for the week ending July 25, 2022 impacting Los Alamos County:
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399 tests
- 56 diagnoses (44 in Los Alamos, 12 in White Rock)
- 0 death
Source: New Mexico Department of Health. By Eli Ben-Naim.
Collord: Small Group Creates Petition Against Pueblo Canyon Bike Skills Park & Multi-Use Trail But Majority Of Town Supports Projects
By CHRIS COLLORD
President
Tuff Riders
A small but vocal group has created a petition to oppose the development of a bike skills park and multi-use trail in Pueblo Canyon, and even force the tabling of all future discussions of trail building in Pueblo Canyon.
View the final proposal here: Final Proposal.
Even though the petition is signed by only 125 people in a town of 15,000 (<1%), these types of tactics are difficult for County Councilors to ignore. People who enjoy Los Alamos trails and would like to see them maintained and expanded (which, I think, is by far the majority of the people Read More
County Racial Equity & Inclusivity Task Force Meets July 27
COUNTY News:
The complete agenda packet for the July 27, 2022, Racial Equity and Inclusivity Task Force, a continuation of the July 22, 2022 meeting, has been published and is available online at:
Read MoreCounty: Bathtub Row Temporarily Closed To Traffic For Water Repair
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities (DPU) workers are repairing a water leak near Bathtub Row and Juniper Street.
Drivers in the area should be aware that Bathtub Row is closed to traffic between Juniper Street and Peach Street while repairs are being made.
DPU crews anticipate the work to be completed by 4 p.m. today. Read More
County: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics For Children 6 Months To 5 Years Old At First Baptist Church Aug. 1 And Aug. 8
COUNTY News:
Premier Medical Group will be working in conjunction with Los Alamos County to provide two children’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1 and Monday, Aug. 8 at First Baptist Church, 2200 Diamond Dr.
These clinics are intended solely for children between the ages of 6 months to 5 years old, a majority of which will be receiving their second dose of the Pfizer 6 months to 4 years vaccine or the Moderna 6 months to 5 years vaccine.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized emergency use of the COVID-19 vaccines for children aged six months to five years June 17, Read More
Scenes From 48th Annual Los Alamos County Triathlon
Connor Kinkema heads out Saturday for the bike portion of the 48th Annual Los Alamos County Triathlon. Kinkema took first place in the Elite category with a time of 59:06. Find Triathlon results here. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
The second wave of athletes start the bike portion of Saturday’s Triathlon. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Junior category athletes head down Canyon Road at the start of the race. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
A Junior category athlete prepares for the swim portion of the race. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Junior winner Ulysses Read More
Deputy Fire Chief Wendy Servey Makes Los Alamos History
Newly promoted Deputy Fire Chief Wendy Servey makes history today as the first woman in Los Alamos to hold that rank. Courtesy/LAFD
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
“When she was assigned to my crew as a probationary firefighter at Station 4, I knew she was destined for greatness with us.” –Former Los Alamos Deputy Fire Chief Justin Grider
With her promotion today to Deputy Fire Chief, Wendy Elizabeth Servey just made history as the first woman in Los Alamos County to hold that rank.
This promotion actually marks the second time Servey has made local history. She
Cone Zone: Week Of July 25, 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 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link.
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.
Canyon Road Reconstruction
TLC Plumbing and Utility, under contract with the Los Alamos County Public Works Department has begun the Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos County Airport Open House
Scene of a member of the New Mexico National Guard briefing young boys this morning during an open house at Los Alamos County Municipal Airport sponsored by the airport in association with the Los Alamos Civil Air Patrol and Experimental Aircraft Association. The event included static displays and exhibits by the New Mexico Pilots Association, Classic Air Medical, New Mexico National Guard, New Mexico State Police, Los Alamos Fire and Police Departments, LANL Hazmat and Robotics, and others as well as food, drinks and other activities. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
Scene of members Read More
Decker: An Open Letter To Los Alamos County Council
Rendering of the proposed Bike Skills Park. Courtesy image
By DEAN DECKER
Los Alamos
A Bike Skills Park does not have to be in the woods to make it a great skills park.
The proposed location destroys a beautiful, quiet, stream-side walk in the woods.
Please locate this park somewhere else. Read More
Portion Of White Rock Visitor Center Parking Lot Closed July 25-29 To Prepare For County’s First Level 3 DC Fast Charging Station For Electric Vehicles
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced that a portion of the White Rock Visitor Center parking lot will be closed Monday through Friday, July 25-29, to prepare the area for the installation of the County’s first Level 3 DC fast charger for electric vehicles.
While the 65-kW charger has not yet been delivered and will be installed at a later date, a Department of Public Utilities (DPU) contractor will be trenching in the parking lot to install electrical conduits and placing a concrete pad in preparation for the charger installation.
This is the first Level 3 charger in Los Alamos County. There Read More
Monsoons Bring Mosquito Surge To Los Alamos Area
The Los Alamos area is experiencing a surge in mosquito populations due to the monsoons. Courtesy/CDC
COUNTY News:
After the Cerro Pelado Fire threat, the rains have been a welcome relief to most Los Alamos locals. However, the wetter weather also has contributed to a surge in mosquito populations.
More than just annoying, mosquitoes also can be a public health hazard, transmitting illnesses and viruses. To tackle the problem, Los Alamos County Parks Superintendent Wendy Parker is asking assistance from the community.
Standing water in arroyos, ponds, and puddles along the road or in one’s Read More
Los Alamos CDC Earns New Mexico Accreditation
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) has announced that the New Mexico Emergency Communications Professional Standards Council awarded accreditation to the Los Alamos County Consolidated Dispatch Center (“CDC”) on July 20, 2022.
The New Mexico Emergency Communications Professional Standard Council’s mission is to enhance the professionalism, uniformity, and consistency in the operation of 911 emergency communication centers in New Mexico. In 2014, NMECPSC developed a voluntary accreditation program based on recommendations of organization policies and procedures Read More
Los Alamos Municipal Airport Hosts Open House Saturday
Los Alamos County Municipal Airport, in association with the Los Alamos Civil Air Patrol and Experimental Aircraft Association, is hosting an Open House 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23. Post file photo
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Municipal Airport, in association with the Los Alamos Civil Air Patrol and Experimental Aircraft Association, will be hosting an Open House 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23.
There will be static displays and exhibits by the New Mexico Pilots Association, Classic Air Medical, New Mexico National Guard, New Mexico State Police, Los Alamos Fire and Police Departments, Read More
DPU Postpones Public Hearing For Gas Rate Adjustments
COUNTY News:
The first of two public hearings on proposed natural gas rate adjustments by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has been moved to the next Board of Public Utilities (BPU) work session Aug. 3.
Originally scheduled for July 20 via Zoom, the hearing was postponed due to an Xfinity internet outage that affected residents and businesses throughout Los Alamos County. If the BPU approves the rate ordinance Aug. 3, a second hearing will be held Aug. 30 at the Los Alamos County Council meeting.
The rates must be adopted by the County Council before they can be put in place.
The proposed Read More
DPU Unveils Portable Induction Stove Loaner Program
Los Alamos County Water and Energy Conservation Coordinator Abbey Hayward shows off one of Department of Public Utilities’ induction cooktop kits. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Video with County Water and Energy Conservation Coordinator Abbey Hayward explaining the portable induction stove program. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The saying – a watched pot never boils – may have been disproven. Plug in a portable induction cooktop provided by the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and see water Read More
