Canceled: County Labor Management Relations Board Meeting For June 7
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Labor Management Relations Board meeting scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 7 has been canceled.
Members of the public with questions may call the Human Resources Office at 505.662.8040. Read More
Scenes From Los Alamos Bike To Work Day 2022
From left, Los Alamos Police Det. Michael Weiss, Det. Jemuel Montoya and Cpl. David Boe prepare to lead a group of cyclists this afternoon from the Canyon Rim Trail Underpass to Ashley Pond Park. The ride was part of the County’s Bike to Work Day festivities. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, Los Alamos County Airport Manager Geoff Rodgers, Deputy County Manager Anne Laurent and Housing Program Manager Margaret Ambrosino get ready to hit the trail on their bikes this afternoon as part of Bike to Work Day. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos residents Georgia Read More
Scenes From Canyon Rim Trail Underpass Ribbon Cutting
Los Alamos County officials, including Council Chair Randall Ryti, center, Councilor David Reagor, back row, left, Public Works Director Juan Rael, Councilor Denise Derkacs and Deputy Public Works Director Eric Martinez snip the ribbon this afternoon to officially open the Canyon Rim Trail Underpass. County officials were joined by Public Works Senior Engineer Desirae Lujan’s family members. Lujan, who spear-headed the underpass project, died in 2019. In her honor, a memorial bench was installed on the Canyon Rim Trail near the underpass. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Video: Scene From Bike To Work Week In Los Alamos
Bicyclists head off this afternoon on the Canyon Rim Trail in celebration of Bike to Work Week. The cyclists made their way to Ashley Pond Park. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Scenes From DPU And PEEC Water Festival
Fourth graders from Barranca Elementary, Chamisa Elementary and Online Academy learn Thursday afternoon about how the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities operates water and gets a nice, refreshing cool down in the process! The demonstration, led by DPU Project Manager Clay Moseley, was part of the Water Festival held at Fuller Lodge. DPU sponsors the event and contracts the Pajarito Environmental Education Center to organize it. All Los Alamos Public School fourth graders take part in the festival, which continues today. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Fourth graders Read More
Ryti: Fire Season Continues
By RANDALL RYTI
Chair
Los Alamos County Council
As the risk from the Cerro Pelado Fire eases with less active fire and more containment, it seems like an appropriate time to recognize the people that got us to this point. First. I will begin by thanking the Los Alamos Fire Department and Wildland Fire Division for their early and continued response to the fire. Chief Hughes and Wildland Chief Sterna lead a well-trained and dedicated group of professionals, and they deserve our appreciation.
Also, deployed to the fire were two Type 1 incident management teams (Southern Area Red Team 1 and Great Basin Read More
Facilities, Parks, Open Spaces, Trails Open-Closed List
Chief Hughes: Rationale For Stage 3 Fire Restrictions
By TROY HUGHES
LAFD Fire Chief
To the Los Alamos County community – I fully understand the disappointment the community is experiencing by not being able to enjoy our wonderful outdoor surroundings due to the Stage 3 closures. While sympathizing with the feelings of loss, as someone who primarily gets all his exercise on the local trails, as the Fire Chief, I need to make sound decisions with public safety coming first.
The Los Alamos County closure of our trail system only impacts the trails within the Los Alamos and White Rock townsites, including the interior canyons, like Pueblo and Bayo Read More
Scenes From LAPD’s 2022 Special Olympics Torch Run
Scene this morning of police officers, Special Olympics athletes, Sen. Leo Jaramillo, left, and others gathered for the Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) 2022 Special Olympics Torch Run. The run began at the Justice Center parking lot, with the group headed out in relay fashion east on Central Avenue all the way to Buffalo Thunder. Each runner ran to their limit before another runner took their place until they reached the Buffalo Thunder parking lot with the Torch in hand. ‘Thank you for everyone who supported the Torch Run this year,’ Deputy Chief Oliver Morris said. ‘Whether you ran, drove, Read More
2022 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Full Season Promotional Video Released … First Show Friday At Pond!
2022 Summer Concert kicks off Friday and runs through Aug. 26 at Ashley Pond Park! Courtesy/ Sancre Productions
The 2022 Summer Concert kicks off at 6 p.m. Friday with Nosotros at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/ Sancre Productions
Summer Concert News:
Sancre Productions has released the 2022 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series full season promotional video.
This video provides an overview of concert dates, artist / band music and performance times.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/JCBWgHVgjhs Read More
Video: Students Perform Water Dance At Fuller Lodge
Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC) Educator Mitsi Willard leads fourth graders from Barranca Mesa Elementary School and Chamisa Elementary School and the Online Academy in a water dance during the Water Festival today at Fuller Lodge. The festival sponsored by the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities and is organized by PEEC. All fourth graders attend the festival, which will continue Friday. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Cerro Pelado Fire Update: Back-To-Back Red Flag Fire Warning Days Underway Through 10 PM Friday
COUNTY News:
The Rocky Mountain Incident Management Team #3 assumed command of the Cerro Pelado Fire at 7 a.m. today.
Updated Forest Closures: Santa Fe, Carson and Cibola National Forests have implemented closures due to extreme fire danger effective 8 a.m. today, May 19.
N.M. 4 is open to local traffic only. Please drive carefully through the area as there are still fire crews in the area
Back-to-back Red Flag Fire Warning days begin at noon today due to high temperatures, strong winds and low relative humidity values.
Weather and Fire Behavior: Today will be a critical fire weather day with a Read More
What’s Going On With Local Vacant Properties?
Aerial view Saturday morning of the Mari Mac Shopping Center where the former Smith’s and other spaces remain empty. Drone shot by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Large, vacant commercial properties in Los Alamos have been a topic of conversation for years. How to address these vacant buildings is regularly debated.
One thing is for certain, looks can be deceiving. While properties like the Hilltop House Hotel and the abandoned Smith’s in the Mari Mac Plaza appear to sit idle, letting time just pass by, the reality is Read More
County Quorum Notice: Bike To Work Event May 20
COUNTY News:
Members of the Los Alamos County Transportation Board may attend the Bike To Work event Friday, May 20.
This event will take place throughout the day.
A quorum may be present, however, no action will be taken. Read More
Los Alamos County Remains ‘Ready’; Services Open, Asks Community To Remain Diligent In Stage 3
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County officials remind the community that even though the county has moved from “Set” to “Ready” this week, thanks to the thousands of firefighting personnel who have contained 74 percent of the Cerro Pelado Fire, Stage 3 fire restrictions remain in place.
This is due to unprecedented dry conditions and dangerously high risk of fire.
Although Los Alamos County, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and the Santa Fe National Forest (beginning May 19) remain in Stage 3 fire restrictions, the community can still safely enjoy many County parks and recreational amenities. Read More
Community Invited To Celebrate ‘Bike To Work Day’ Friday
Courtesy image
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department, Transportation Board and Community Services Department invite the community to several events Friday, May 20 to celebrate “Bike to Work Day”.
Events scheduled for that day include:
7-9 a.m. Energizer Station: Bike commuters are encouraged to stop by the Energizer Station at the northwest corner of Diamond and Canyon for refreshments, snacks and prizes.
2 p.m. Canyon Rim Underpass Ribbon Cutting: A ribbon-cutting celebration will be held at the new Canyon Rim Trail Underpass to include a special dedication and an announcement Read More
Aquatic Center Front Desk Operations Shift To Municipal Building During Closure May 23-27
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Aquatic Center front desk operations will be shifted to the Municipal Building, Room 200 during the Aquatic Center closure, May 23-27.
Office hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Read More
Scenes From Base Camp Briefings On Cerro Pelado Fire
Scene of Los Alamos County Council Chair Randall Ryti speaking to firefighters and officials at Tuesday’s base camp briefing on the Cerro Pelado Fire. Photo by Chief Troy Hughes/LAFD
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Thom Mason speaking this morning to firefighters and officials gathered at base camp for a briefing on the Cerro Pelado Fire. Photo by Chief Troy Hughes/LAFD
Incident Commander Rich Harvey of Great Basin Team 1 speaking to firefighters and officials at Tuesday’s base camp briefing on the Cerro Pelado Fire. Photo by Chief Troy Hughes/LAFD
Los Alamos County Council Read More
Los Alamos County Library System To Present Public Program On Decade-Long Fenn Treasure Hunt
‘Chasing the Thrill: Obsession, Death, and Glory in America’s Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt’ will be livestreamed via Zoom, 7-8 p.m. Thursday, May 26. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The staff of Los Alamos County Library System will present a fascinating program about the hunt for the Fenn treasure.
‘Chasing the Thrill: Obsession, Death, and Glory in America’s Most Extraordinary Treasure Hunt’ will be presented by author Daniel Barbarisi and will be livestreamed via Zoom 7-8 p.m. Thursday, May 26.
This is a rare opportunity to gain unique insight into the many thrilling, often controversial, Read More
County Quorum Notice: Canyon Rim Trail Underpass Ribbon Cutting May 20
COUNTY News:
Members of the Los Alamos County Transportation Board may attend the Canyon Rim Trail Underpass Ribbon Cutting Friday, May 20.
A quorum may be present, however, no action will be taken. Read More
