Residents Linda & Bob Hull Participate In PAC 8 Drone Class
PAC 8 CIC Intern Christina Valdez, left, teaches Rotary Club of Los Alamos Vice President Linda and her husband Bob Hull of LATA how to fly drones during a recent PAC 8 drone class. Linda and Bob Hull also learned drone regulations and maneuvers during the training session. Courtesy/Jean Gindreau Read More
DP Road Pavement Marking Installation Moved To Sunday
COUNTY News:
Contractors for Qualcon Builders (Canyon Walk Apartments) replacing the Canyon Rim Trail crosswalk pavement markings have moved the installation project to Sunday, May 8.
During this activity, a lane closure will be needed.
Contractor employees (flaggers) will direct vehicular traffic on DP Road and Canyon Rim Trail users safely through the work area during these times.
Drivers and trail users are asked to use caution and follow the direction of the flaggers during this work.
Direct questions or comments to Keith Wilson at the Public Works Department at 505.663.1757 or email Read More
Angel Fire Resort Announces Summer Season Lineup
Courtesy/Angel Fire Resort
Courtesy/Angel Fire Resort
AFR News:
ANGEL FIRE — Angel Fire Resort has announced the summer season lineup of activities that will start May 20.
Angel Fire Resort has carved out a family-friendly packed summer schedule for those looking for outdoor adventure in a scenic mountain town.
New this year is the Angel Fire Resort Outside Adventure Pass. The Pass includes complimentary outdoor activities for every guest for each day they stay at the Lodge or vacation home reserved through the resort.
“We’re expanding our offer this summer with the Angel Read More
Los Alamos Fire Marshal Escalates Fire Restrictions To Stage 3 Effective Saturday May 7
COUNTY News:
Fire Marshal Wendy Servey is escalating Fire Restrictions to Stage 3, which involves closure of the unpaved trail systems along with other types of activity for Los Alamos County, effective Saturday, May 7, 2022.
This is due to an unusually early start to fire season along with continued critical to extreme fire weather associated high winds, dry fuel moistures, extended drought resulting in very high to extreme.
In these conditions one could expect quick and extensive fire spread. Another consideration is the difficulty rescuing recreational users quickly, as responders Read More
County Provides Online Forms Available For Questions & Assistance Requests On Cerro Pelado Fire
Pueblo Canyon Trail Conceptual Plan Public Meeting Today And May 10
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) is working with Design Office, a professional consulting service to provide a conceptual design and layout for new and renovated trails in Pueblo Canyon.
CSD held several focus group meetings with citizens and user groups in January through March of this year, to provide residents the opportunity to share thoughts and input to help develop and prioritize conceptual designs for projects that will be shared with Los Alamos County Council for funding considerations.
The Community Services Department and Design Office has Read More
Former Los Alamos Chief Deputy Assessor Seeks To Serve Rio Arriba County
Former Los Alamos County Chief Deputy Assessor Joaquin Valdez stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post recently to discuss his campaign for Rio Arriba County Assessor. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Former Los Alamos Chief Deputy Assessor Joaquin Valdez has announced his decision to run for Rio Arriba County Assessor.
Valdez spoke about the depth of qualifications and experience he would bring to the office.
“I believe that it is very beneficial for a person in any position to understand the components of each function Read More
Council Action Taken Tuesday May 3
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Improvements for the Los Alamos County Golf Course will continue as a result of Los Alamos County Council unanimously approving a $393,000 contract with iConsult LLC and GrassRoots Design during its regular meeting Tuesday night.
The motion was passed 6-0; Councilor Keith Lepsch was not in attendance.
The project, which focuses on design development, is divided into two phases, Community Services Department Director Cory Styron said.
He explained the first phase will address holes number four through 18. The second phase Read More
Sancre Productions Releases 2022 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Calendar!
Los Alamos Golf Course Closed For Greens Aerification
Los Alamos County Golf Course. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Golf Course will be closed Monday, May 9 for greens aerification. Tee times will be available beginning 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 10.
Because the putting green receives more traffic than any other playing surface, the aeration process helps relieve the compactions caused by the additional traffic. It also helps create a firm, smooth putting surface by controlling thatch and promoting healthy turf roots.
Typically, the golf course will aerate the greens one to three times a season.
Anticipated dates for aerification Read More
Mitigation Efforts Continue To Fight Cerro Pelado Fire; More Favorable Conditions Expected Over Next Few Days
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Field Office have issued an update to the community this afternoon on the status of the fire burning in Jemez Mountains:
The Cerro Pelado Fire in the Jemez Mountains has burned 26,927 acres, is 5.16 miles from Los Alamos National Laboratory property and 10 miles from Los Alamos County (see map here).
More than 560 personnel are working the fire. Proactive efforts to control the fire by reducing fuels, creating fire breaks and air dropping retardant have helped limit Read More
Department Of Homeland Security And Emergency Management Establishes Joint Information Task Force For New Mexico Fires
View of smoke from the Cerro Pelado Fire at about 2:30 p.m. today driving west toward the Roundabout on N.M. 502. The Cerro Pelado Fire has burned 26,927 acres in the Jemez Mountains and is 5.16 miles from Los Alamos National Laboratory property and 10 miles from Los Alamos County. More than 560 personnel are working the fire. Proactive efforts to control the fire by reducing fuels, creating fire breaks and air dropping retardant have helped limit the fire’s growth. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
DHSEM News:
- In addition to launching new fire information and Facebook pages
SANTA FE – Read More
County Provides Step-by-Step Guide For CodeRed
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has made a video available to the public that provides a step-by-step guide to signing up for CodeRed.
The video can be found on the Los Alamos County Cerro Pelado page at lacnm.com/cerropelado, as well as on Facebook and NextDoor.
It also is available on YoutTube at https://youtu.be/Nrbc2YYC3Uw Read More
NMSU’s Sally Cassady To Share Expert Gardening Tips
Join Los Alamos County Library staff and NMSU Food Systems Specialist Sally Cassady May 12 to present the virtual program ‘Vegetable Gardening in New Mexico’ .Courtesy/County Library
Courtesy/County Library
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Library staff will present ‘Vegetable Gardening in New Mexico’, a virtual program with New Mexico State University (NMSU) Food Systems Specialist Sally Cassady. This program is free to the public and will be livestreamed 7-8 p.m. Thursday, May 12 via Zoom.
Attendees can expect to receive expert advice on ways to make their vegetable gardens successful Read More
County Transportation Board Meets Thursday May 5
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board will meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: May 5, 2021 Transportation Board Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 869 7209 0894 Read More
County Manager Gives Update On Cerro Pelado Fire
Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne and Emergency Services Commander Beverley Simpson provided an update on the Cerro Pelado Fire during tonight’s Los Alamos County Council meeting.
Lynne commented that for the majority of today, the winds were not as bad as expected, which was a positive. He said the winds were not so bad that air support had to be halted.
Additionally, he reported that tomorrow temperatures are expected to be cooler and winds lighter. However, later in the week Read More
Firefighters Recover Body From Canyon In White Rock
Los Alamos firefighters and police officers on scene this evening where firefighters recovered a body from the area where Pajarito Canyon opens out to White Rock Canyon near Hell’s Hole in White Rock. Police Cmdr. Daniel Roberts told the Los Alamos Daily Post at the scene that firefighters came fully equipped and were able to quickly recover the body of an older man. The cause of death is under investigation, Cmdr. Roberts said, and no further details are available at this time. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene this evening of first responder vehicles gathered near the recovery Read More
Cerro Pelado Fire: No Red Flag Conditions Forecast For Next Few Days; Lab May Shift To Maximum Telework If Fire Crosses Dome Road
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Field Office issued the following update this evening to the community on the status of the fire burning in the Jemez Mountains.
With warmer weather and dry conditions expected to continue for the next few days, crews fighting the Cerro Pelado Fire in the Jemez Mountains are especially focused on the fire’s northeast section.
Fire crews have been working to widen Dome Road (Forest Service Road 289 on this map), clear out underbrush, remove downed limbs and other fuels Read More
DP Road Lane Closure For Pavement Marking May 5
COUNTY News:
Contractors for Qualcon Builders (Canyon Walk Apartments) will be replacing the Canyon Rim Trail crosswalk pavement markings depending on weather conditions, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. either Wednesday, May 4 or Thursday, May 5.
During this activity, a lane closure will be needed.
Contractor employees (flaggers) will be used to direct vehicular traffic on DP Road and Canyon Rim Trail users safely through the work area during these times.
Drivers and Trail users are asked to use caution and follow the direction of the flaggers during this work.
Questions/comments call Keith Wilson Read More
Not All Heroes Are In Uniform…
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) crews from Station 3 responded to a call Tuesday afternoon of an outdoor fire near Beryl Street in White Rock.
When crews arrived, the fire was out. The crews and fire investigators on scene quickly learned what happened.
A Good Samaritan who called in the fire was passing by and saw flames coming from underneath a trailer in someone’s backyard. They acted quickly, attached a hose to the house spigot and extinguished the fire. The Good Samaritan then dialed 9-1-1- to notify the fire department.
Investigators on scene report that a metal piece underneath Read More
