Los Alamos County Council Votes Down MRA Commission
Besides voting against an MRA commission, Los Alamos County Council unanimously approved the North Mesa Recreation Master Plan Tuesday night in Council Chambers. The public filled the chambers, many wearing bike helmets, to voice their support for the plan. Council Chair Randall Ryti encouraged everyone to return during the budget hearings and contact the council to discuss funding for the master plan. Photo by Ryn Herrmann
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
While Los Alamos County Council passed on forming a Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) commission, Read More
County Library Board Scheduled To Meet Feb. 2
Los Alamos Police Chief Issues Response To Questions From Community Regarding County Immigration Policy
By Police Chief Dino Sgambellone
Los Alamos Police Department
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) has received questions from some members of the community regarding our immigration policy. Our policy has remained consistent. LAPD will continue to work with all our federal partners to provide assistance as prescribed by law, or as a matter of public and/or officer safety.
Specific to immigration, LAPD has a responsibility to properly identify and make Consular notification of any foreign citizen taken into custody in accordance with law and international treaties. However, victims Read More
Transforming Trash Into Something Valuable … Electricity
A rendering of what Mozart Devco’s waste to energy plant in Ohkay Owingeh would look like. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Trash is usually a despised thing. People don’t want to think about it or see it. But can be trash transformed from something unwanted into something valuable?
For Mozart Devco, LLC, the answer is yes. They elaborated on this during the Jan. 13 Los Alamos County Council work session.
County Public Works Director Eric Martinez explained that Mozart, an energy infrastructure development firm advancing scalable, waste-to-energy Read More
LA School Of Gymnastics: Status Of North Mesa Building
By Loui Janecky – Director
Miles Beaux – board president
Los Alamos School of Gymnastics
To the community of Los Alamos & White Rock,
We are receiving many calls from members of the community about the disposition of our building (Los Alamos School of Gymnastics) on North Mesa. We are hearing from both children’s and adult groups – recreational activities, from sports to arts and crafts type ventures. We are also receiving calls from social groups looking for a place to meet and a few people who have private businesses needing space. Many people are interested in renting Read More
Los Alamos 2025 Crime Statistics Reflect 20% Drop
By Chief Dino Sgambellone
Los Alamos Police Department
Overall, crime reported to police in all categories fell 20%, with Crimes Against Persons increasing from 47 to 56, Crimes Against Property decreasing from 153 to 110, and Crimes Against Society decreasing from 22 to 12.
Consistent with crime reported to police in 2024, larceny/theft and fraud cases continue to drive higher crime rates within the community.
Citizens are encouraged to remain vigilant in their neighborhoods and should secure personal belongings, vehicles, and residences. Please feel free to contact the Police Department Read More
Los Alamos National Laboratory: FY 2025 Economic Impact
Evening view of Los Alamos National Laboratory. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- $2 billion in employee salaries across 6 northern New Mexico counties; $752 Million spent with local businesses
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) released its annual Economic Impact Report detailing spending during fiscal year 2025, which ended Sept. 30. With an annual budget of $5.28 billion, the Laboratory is a major economic driver in the state.
“For more than 80 years, Los Alamos National Laboratory has played a critical role in New Mexico’s economy and its communities,” Laboratory Director Thom Mason said. Read More
Native American Pottery Replica On N.M. 4 In White Rock
View on Friday of one of six large Native American pottery replicas placed along a half-mile stretch of the N.M. 4 corridor through White Rock. Proposed by the Los Alamos Art in Public Places Board and approved by the County Council, the pottery was installed in May of 2016. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Canceled: Jan. 28 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning & Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 28, has been canceled because there are no applications for consideration.
The Commission will reconvene in February. Read More
Views On County Webcams Early This Morning Around Town
The view early this morning facing west on Central Avenue at 15th Street. Courtesy/LAC webcam
The view early this morning facing north on Diamond Drive at Trinity Drive. Courtesy/LAC webcam
The view early this morning facing south on N.M. 4 at Rover Boulevard. Courtesy/LAC webcam Read More
VIDEO: What Is Causing Water Breaks In White Rock?
View of an old water pipe from the 1960s in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Department of Public Utilities Gas Water Sewer Services Operations Manager Clay Moseley recorded a video addressing the water line breaks that have been happening in White Rock.
The video can be found on the County website. Click on the “Ask the County” icon in the lower left corner and it will be the first video after clicking. It can also be found under the News page on the County website and on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/-E9ktyL5nPc?feature=share. Read More
County Council To Hold Closed Session 4 PM Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council is scheduled to hold a closed session at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The purpose of the closed session is to discuss threatened or pending litigation, pursuant to NMSA 1978, 10-15-1 (H)(7). Also, to discuss the purchase, acquisition, or disposal of real property, pursuant to Section 10-15-1(H)(8) NMSA 1978. Read More
Los Alamos County Invites Community To Vote On Name For Community Broadband Network
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County invites the community to help choose a name for the Community Broadband Network (CBN) with a brief, one-question survey.
Results will be announced in four weeks, on Feb. 18.
CBN is a County-owned, open-access broadband project that will bring affordable high-speed internet service to more than 10,000 homes and businesses in Los Alamos and White Rock. As an open-access network, the infrastructure will be available to multiple internet service providers (ISPs), giving customers more choices and promoting competitive pricing.
As construction phases are completed, Read More
View This Morning Along Diamond Drive Near Trinity
The view early this morning along Diamond Drive near Trinity. Courtesy/LAC MyDrive webcam Read More
Laurent Outlines Priorities In State Of The County Address
Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent presents her annual State of the County report during the Chamber Business Breakfast Jan. 15 at SALA Event Center. Photo by Marlene Wilden/ladailypost.com
By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent presented her annual State of the County address Thursday during the monthly Chamber of Commerce breakfast, reviewing the past year and outlining priorities for 2026 while portraying a busy but financially cautious government.
She told business leaders the County is balancing multiple priorities, Read More
County: Get Involved On Local Boards And Commissions
COUNTY News:
Volunteer citizen boards provide an opportunity for community members to participate in local government.
Vacancies include:
- County Health Council;
- Environmental Sustainability Board;
- Historic Preservation Advisory Board;
- Parks and Recreation Board;
- Personnel Board; and
- Planning and Zoning Commission.
To get involved, call 505.663.3436 or apply online by clicking here. Read More
Free Online Classes Available From County Library System
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Public Library System now offers access to more than 150 live and on-demand GetSetUp classes through its website, losalamoslibrary.org.
No library card is required to access these free classes.
The New Mexico State Library is excited to provide this new learning platform, GetSetUp, thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The State Library has partnered with public libraries statewide to make this valuable resource available to all New Mexico residents.
GetSetUp’s digital literacy courses include basic overviews for using Microsoft, Apple, Read More
Repairs Underway On Two Water Breaks In White Rock
COUNTY News:
Two water breaks occurred today in White Rock:
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- Along Meadow Lane between N. Todd Loop and Bryce Avenue; and
- Grand Canyon between Meadow Lane and E. Paige Loop.
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Standby crews are running into some problems and have revised the restoration estimate to 8 p.m. today.
The issue is a main line break, and the pipe is about 10 feet deep. Crews are working around storm drains and other issues while trying to access/repair the break. Read More
County’s Art In Public Places Board To Meet Jan. 22
COUNTY News:Social Services In-Person Office Hours Jan. 21 In White Rock
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Social Services Division is offering convenient evening hours at the White Rock Branch Library to better assist people who may not be able to meet during regular business hours.
Community members who need assistance with housing services, utility payments, food instability, or connections to other resources in the county are encouraged to stop by for a one-on-one meeting to learn how Social Services may be able to help.
No appointment is necessary.
The Social Services staff will be available monthly at the White Rock Public Library in a study room on the third Read More
