Road Conditions On Diamond Drive Along Golf Course
View of road conditions this morning on Diamond Drive along the golf course. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive Read More
Road Conditions At Rover And NM 4 In White Rock
View of road conditions this morning at Rover Boulevard and N.M. 4 in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive Read More
View Of Road Conditions On N.M. 502 Along Airport
View of road conditions this morning on N.M. 502 along the airport. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive Read More
Los Alamos County Issues Update On Services For Feb. 3
COUNTY News:
Non-essential Los Alamos County government facilities are closed today, Feb. 3 due to hazardous weather conditions that are expected to persist throughout the day.
County officials offer some additional clarifications as follows:
- The Eco Station will open to the public today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will continue commercial and residential refuse collection as scheduled.
- No COVID-19 testing services by Pathology Consultants of New Mexico in White Rock
- No COVID-19 testing services by Curative in Los Alamos
- Atomic City Transit will provide Dial-A-Ride service from
View Of Road Conditions Along Diamond At Trinity Drive
View of road conditions this morning along Diamond near Trinity Drive. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive Read More
On The Job Early This Morning Crews Are Plowing Snow And Spreading Sand Around The Community
On the job early this morning crews are out in force plowing snow and spreading sand around the County including here at 15th Street and Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive Read More
Skolnik: COVID Briefing Note #11 – Is The Surge Over?
By RICHARD SKOLNIK
Los Alamos
Editor’s Note: This is the 11th in a series of COVID-19 Updates by Richard Skolnik that appear bi-weekly in the Los Alamos Daily Post. These are meant to keep the community informed on the status of the pandemic, critical new findings on the pandemic, and what this information suggests for our community’s response to COVID-19. These updates complement the data that Eli Ben-Naim prepares for the Post. Unless otherwise noted, data is from the New York Times and the New Mexico Department of Health.
Pandemic Data and Trends – For the Week Ending Jan. 31, 2022
The table below Read More
Non-Essential County Facilities Closed Thursday
COUNTY News:
With heavy snow forecasted over night, and temperatures in the single digits, Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has announced that all non-essential County government facilities will be closed Thursday, Feb. 3.
County crews will continue to clear the major roads and streets according to the FY22 Snow and Ice Control Plan.
To view road conditions at some of the major intersections within Los Alamos, the County’s MyDrive live-streaming program can be accessed at https://lacnm.com/MyDrive. Users should click the intersection image to activate the live feed on YouTube. Read More
County Reminder: Focus Group Integrated Community Services Master Plan Virtual Meeting Thursday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) seeks community input to develop an Integrated Community Services Master Plan.
Interested members of the public can provide feedback at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3 during a virtual focus group using this Zoom link with Passcode: 0203.
CSD hired a professional consulting service to assist in the development of an Integrated Community Services Master Plan. This plan is to identify and assess existing programs, services, facilities, and gaps.
Additionally, it will look at future needs and integrate these findings into an Read More
COVID-19 Testing Services Delayed Today In White Rock
Update: Due to inclement weather, COVID-19 testing by Pathology Consultants of New Mexico (PCNM) today in White Rock is canceled.
COUNTY News:
The COVID-19 testing services by Pathology Consultants of New Mexico (PCNM) scheduled for this morning in White Rock is delayed due to weather.
PCNM intends to have its drive-through testing available by noon today at Overlook Park in White Rock, barring anything unforeseen. Read More
Scene Of Snowy Conditions On East N.M. 502 Near Airport
The scene at about 8:30 a.m. today of road conditions on east N.M. 502 near the airport. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive Read More
Los Alamos County Update On Services Open & Closed
COUNTY News:
Non-essential Los Alamos County government facilities are closed today, Feb. 2 due to hazardous weather conditions that are expected to persist throughout the day.
County officials offer some additional clarifications as follows:
- The Eco Station will open to the public today 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will continue commercial refuse collection as scheduled.
- COVID-19 testing services by Pathology Consultants of New Mexico in White Rock will begin drive-through testing at 10 a.m. today at Overlook Park.
- Atomic City Transit is suspending bus and ACT Assist services for today.
- Customer
Scene Of Snowy Conditions On Diamond Near Golf Course
The scene this morning of snowy conditions on Diamond Drive near the golf course. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive Read More
Scene Of Snowy Conditions On NM 4 At Rover In White Rock
The scene this morning of snowy conditions on N.M. 4 at Rover Boulevard in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive Read More
Scene Of Snowy Conditions On Central At 15th Street
The scene downtown this morning of snowy conditions on Central Avenue at 15th Street. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive Read More
Scene Of Snowy Conditions On Diamond Near Trinity Drive
The scene early this morning of snowy conditions on Diamond near Trinity Drive. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive Read More
Los Alamos County Manager Closes All Non-Essential County Government Facilities Due To Hazardous Weather
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Manager Steven Lynne has closed all non-essential County government facilities for today, Feb. 2, due to hazardous weather conditions that are expected to persist throughout the day.
County crews will continue to clear the major roads and streets according to the County’s FY22 Snow and Ice Control Plan.
The County’s MyDrive live-streaming program can be accessed at https://lacnm.com/MyDrive to view road conditions at some of the major intersections within Los Alamos. Users should click the intersection image to activate the live feed on YouTube. Read More
Los Alamos Police Traffic Enforcement Operation Underway Focusing On Accident-Related Violations
LAPD News:
A Los Alamos Police Department traffic enforcement operation is underway and will continue through the year.
The operation is focused on accident-related violations including motorists driving impaired.
Police also are conducting random DWI checkpoints throughout the County during this time frame.
The public can help reduce the risk of vehicle crashes by adhering to posted speed limit signs, allowing enough room between them and the vehicle they are following and driving with caution when roadways are wet.
To report potentially impaired drivers, dial #D-W-I or #-3-9-4. Citizens Read More
Gisler: Light Pollution And Upcoming Review Of Los Alamos County’s Lighting Ordinance Draft
By GALEN GISLER
Los Alamos
An editorial in the Jan. 24, 2022 issue of the Santa Fe New Mexican, “Dark skies are another draw for New Mexico” points out that the dark skies we enjoy here are a benefit to tourism as well as to the well-being of wildlife, human health, and calming the soul. Seven International Dark Sky Parks are in our state, the newest being the Valles Caldera National Preserve, which achieved that prestigious status in 2021.
Unfortunately, most people in the world do not enjoy dark night-time skies and can see at most a handful of stars on a moonless night. With advances in lighting technology, Read More
Los Alamos Fire Department Thanked For Generosity To First Born Program Families During Holidays
Los Alamos Firefighters in December delivering gifts and visiting with members of one of two local First Born Families LAFD adopted for the holidays. Courtesy photo
Members of one of two local First Born Families LAFD adopted for the holidays in December. Courtesy photo
FIRST BORN News:
The First Born Program of Los Alamos expresses its gratitude to the Los Alamos County Fire Department (LAFD) for its “incredible generosity”.
In December, LAFD adopted two First Born Families for the Holidays. They purchased gifts for every family member. Not only that, they drove the fire trucks to the families’ Read More
