County: Customer Care To Close 1-5 PM Wednesday
COUNTY News:
The Customer Care Center at the Department of Public Utilities will be closed 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 11.
Billing, cashiering and property tax software will be down all day and staff will participate in training in the afternoon.
Customer Care Center staff will respond to calls and emails received during the closure when they return Thursday May 12 to their desks. Additionally, any payments received May 11 will be posted the next day. Read More
Cerro Pelado Fire Burns 25,004 Acres; 10% Contained
USDA Forest Service News:
A virtual public meeting about the Cerro Pelado Fire will be held 5-6 p.m. today. The public may join the meeting on Facebook: https://fb.me/e/1mTocL75l.
Members of the Southern Area Red Team and agency representatives will discuss and answer questions about progress and planned activities on the fire.
Cerro Pelado Fire: The Cerro Pelado Fire, 7 miles east of Jemez Springs started Friday, April 22, during an epic wind event. The cause of the fire is under investigation. It is burning in ponderosa pine and mixed conifer trees and brush. The east part of the fire is burning Read More
Ryti: Cerro Pelado Fire, County Enters Ready Phase
By RANDALL RYTI
Los Alamos County Council Chair
Los Alamos County has officially moved into the Ready phase of the Ready, Set, Go Program. The Ready phase is to make everyone in the community aware of the dangers associated with the Cerro Pelado Fire based on the current and projected conditions for fire ignition and spread.
Please sign up for the CodeRed emergency notification system (https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/B5B7BFCA53CA). This way you will get updates on this and other emergencies sent to your phone and email. Please reach out to those who might have difficulty signing Read More
Cerro Pelado Fire Update: Fire Remains Six Miles From LANL … Crews, Lab Prepared For Red Flag Conditions Tuesday
CERRO PELADO FIRE Update:
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Field Office have issued the following update to the community on the status of the Cerro Pelado Fire Burning In the Jemez Mountains.
Fire crews continue to work on the Cerro Pelado Fire, which grew Sunday night due to windy conditions. As of this afternoon, the fire has consumed 22,314 acres and is 10 percent contained.
Favorable weather conditions today allowed firefighting aircraft to operate; potential red flag conditions are expected Tuesday.
The Read More
Chart 639: COVID-19 Diagnoses In Los Alamos Remain Higher Than National And State Averages
This chart shows the seven-day average number of COVID-19 diagnoses per 100,000 people versus date nationwide, statewide and countywide. COVID-19 diagnoses in Los Alamos County remain higher than the national average and the state average. Sources: New York Times and New Mexico Department of Health. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
County: Road Closure On 20th Street At Central Avenue & Sidewalk Closures On Central May 3-5
COUNTY News:
Under contract with the Los Alamos County Information Management Department, Kelly Cable will be repairing fiber optic infrastructure this week.
Beginning Tuesday, May 3 through Thursday, May 5, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., crews will be working along Central Avenue between 15th and 20th streets.
Work will impact southbound vehicular traffic on 20th Street only.
The southbound lane on 20th Street at Central Avenue will be closed to motorists. Detour signage will be in place to route vehicles away from the construction zone. In addition, sidewalks at the southwest and southeast corners Read More
Do You Know What To Do During Wildfire Season?
Los Alamos County confirms that no evacuation orders are in place at this time. The County is in the READY phase of ready-set-go and continues to prepare. The County asks that residents also be in the READY phase. Please review lacnm.com/ready-set-go. The County will alert residents via CodeRed and media in the event of an evacuation. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Racial Equity & Inclusivity Task Force Meets May 12
COUNTY New:
The Los Alamos County Racial Equity and Inclusivity Task Force will meet at noon Thursday, May 12 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: May 12, 2022 Racial Equity and Inclusivity Task Force Agenda.
Find the link to this meeting here.
Webinar ID: 846 3066 2409 Read More
Cerro Pelado Fire Update: County To Close White Rock Visitor Center and RV Park at 115 N.M. 4 Monday Morning
LANL News:
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos County and the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Los Alamos Field Office issued the following update to the community this evening on the status of the Cerro Pelado Fire burning in Jemez Mountains.
High wind continues to push smoke into the Los Alamos, White Rock and Española area, and create challenges for firefighters in the Jemez Mountains.
The fire is approximately 6 miles from Lab property, pushing southeast toward Cochiti Mesa. View current fire map. No evacuations of Los Alamos County are planned at this time.
While Read More
County Library Board Meets On Zoom May 2
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 2 virtually on Zoom.
This meeting is open to the public.
Find the agenda to this meeting here: May 2, 2022 Library Board Agenda
Find the link to this meeting here
Web ID: 86550743624 Read More
Historical Preservation Advisory Board Meets May 4
COUNTY News:
The Historical Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB) meets 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 via Zoom.
The meeting is open to the public.
Here is the zoom Link:
Los Alamos County Invites Everyone: Youth, Commuters, Businesses To Take Community Services Survey
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) has been working with professional consulting companies to assist in the development of an Integrated Community Services Master Plan that will also incorporate the ADA Transition Plan.
Since sending out postcards to all Los Alamos County residents during the week of April 11, CSD has received more than 700 responses.
Beginning Monday, May 2, the community survey will open up to anyone who wishes to submit their feedback. CSD encourages all users of County facilities including local youth, commuters and businesses Read More
Hanrahan: Blood, Sweat, And Bikes
By LYNN HANRAHAN
Los Alamos
It’s the motto on the Team Rally USA semi leading their race convoy, Blood, Sweat, and Bikes. Any road cycling parent seeing it go by must restrain themselves from falling to their knees and praying someday their kid’s bike hangs within its hallowed walls.
It’s probably in Silver City at the Tour of the Gila right now. I wish I was. Sitting at the Drifter Diner having breakfast before a race is my idea of heaven. My son, the cyclist, though is doing the sensible thing finishing a degree or two, working a research job in hopes of a good doctoral program. The good life — Read More
Little: Ode To Pueblo Canyon
View during a hike along the south rim of Pueblo Canyon. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com
By CINDY LITTLE
Los Alamos
As dread looms once again over us, La Mesa, Cerro Grande, Las Conchas, Cerro Pelado, I head out for my morning walk. More than 30y years I have done this, before there were bridges, when the trails were almost invisible.
Every day I go out into the rocks and trees, sometimes in snow or ice, sometimes in glaring sun, sometimes in rain.
I see the mountain lion tracks in the snow, and the bluebirds flitting about. Occasionally a bear lumbers in the path below me, or a fox is sunning Read More
Public Utilities Board Work Session Wednesday May 4
COUNTY News:
The Board of Public Utilities will hold a work session, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4.
This meeting will be conducted remotely; citizens may attend and provide public comment via Zoom.
The agenda, complete packet, Zoom link, Webinar ID and call-in mobile/phone numbers are available online: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More
Possible Action At Council Meeting Tuesday May 3
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will meet at 6 p.m., Tuesday in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
NOTE: This meeting is in person and open to the public. However, for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83486513778
Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 720 707 2699 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656
Webinar ID: 834 8651 3778
Items on Read More
Check Out Globular Cluster, M3 At Dark Night Tonight!
Courtesy/Pajarito Astronomers
Pajarito Astronomers News:
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Parjarito Astronomers for the Dark Sky/Night program.
Anyone with an interest in star gazing and the chance to look for stars through a telescope is invited to come out tonight to Spirio Soccer Field at Overlook Park in White Rock.
Arrive at nightfall for viewing, or around sunset for setting up. If arriving at night and approaching Spirio Field, please use parking lights.
Bring a red flashlight for safety.
This gathering is weather permitting. Read More
State Police Sobriety Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In May 2022
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to not drive impaired. Courtesy/NMSP
NMSP News:
State Police will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols; and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during May 2022.
We are bringing awareness to the community to reduce the number of impaired driving-related crashes and fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.
State Police Sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols are helping to change society’s attitude Read More
CSD Director Issues Response To Concerns Expressed About Pueblo Canyon Trail Conceptual Plan Process
By CORY STYRON
Director
Community Services Department (CSD)
During the past week, the County received several letters about the Pueblo Canyon Trail Conceptual Plan process.
First, regarding my comments at a January staff meeting about this project, I want to apologize for my poor choice of words. In the grander context beyond what was represented in the meeting video, those comments do not reflect my professional commitment to a public process for project decision making, respect for all feedback, and my inherent advocacy for improving our community’s recreational infrastructure and Read More
Cerro Pelado And Freelove Fire Updates For April 29
USDA News:
Due to red flag warnings, dry conditions and strong gusty northwest winds, the communities of Cochiti Mesa and Peralta Caynon are under a “Go” evacuation status.
COMMUNITY MEETING: A public meeting about the Cerro Pelado fire will be held 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30 the Jemez Mountain Baptist Church, 6 Riverview Court in Jemez Springs. Members of the Southern Area Red Team and agency representatives will discuss and answer questions about current progress and planned activities on the fire.
The Cerro Pelado Fire, 7 miles east of Jemez Springs, New Mexico, started Read More
