Reservations Open For October Trinity Site Tour
In this historic photo, military personnel are seen moving “Jumbo” to Trinity Site. One of the concerns of the scientists who built the “Gadget” nuclear device that was detonated at Trinity Site in 1945, was that the bomb might not actually go off. In order to preserve the 13 pounds of plutonium in case of failed detonation, an 80 ton steel vessel named “Jumbo” was built with the intention of imploding the device inside. The $12 million dollar vessel was never used for that purpose because by the time the test was nearly ready, scientists were confident that it would work. Instead, “Jumbo” was suspended Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Public Works Budget
Los Alamos County Council tentatively approved 7-0 the $41,758,175 budget for the Public Works Department during its Tuesday night budget hearing. The proposed budget included add-on items, which are $2.5 million for a road improvement project on 33rd/34th streets and Arkansas Street, $1,750,000 for bear carts for residences and bear-proof dumpsters in the County and $33,000 for a car for administrative use. Council agreed to move the $1,750,000 for the bear carts and dumpsters into the ‘parking lot’ to be discussed later in the budget hearings. Here, Public Works Director Anne Laurent, Read More
Culture On Tap Features Art In Public Places April 26
COMMUNITY News:
The community is invited to hear the Los Alamos Creative District and Art In Public Places Board discuss public art and the work the board does to acquire, install and maintain the County’s public art collection.
This free event is 5:30 p.m., April 26 via Zoom, click here to register in advance.
Hear Art In Public Places Board Chair Father Theophan and County staff liaison to the Board Katherine Hudspeth talk about the board, how they choose the art to recommend for council to purchase, and decide where to put it.
The presentation will include official County photos of many of the Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Fire Department Budget
Budget Hearing News:
Los Alamos County Council tentatively approved 7-0 the Los Alamos Fire Department budget during the Tuesday night budget hearing.
Fire Chief Troy Hughes presented the Los Alamos Fire Department’s proposed budget, which is $36,552,149. Read More
County Council Tentatively Approves DPU Budget
Los Alamos County Council tentatively approved 7-0 the $83,091,266 budget for the Department of Public Utilities during its budget hearing Tuesday night. Along with the budget, the council tentatively approved two add-on items, $200,000 for replacing electrical conduit on Canyon Road corridor and $254,000 to replace cast iron water pipes on the Canyon Road corridor. Here, Department of Public Utilities Manager Philo Shelton presents his department’s budget. Screenshot/LADP Read More
County Council Tentatively Approves CDD Budget
Los Alamos County Council tentatively approved 7-0 the proposed FY-2022 $11,199,815 budget for the Community Development Department (CDD) during its Monday night budget hearing. Additionally, the council tentatively approved several budget add-on options, which include $25,000 for advertising and associated costs, $50,000 for a study on short-term rentals and $50,000 for the stand-alone restrooms and food truck pads at the White Rock Visitor Center. One budget add-on item, $131,387 for a tourism manager was placed in the ‘parking lot’ to be discussed at a future hearing. Read More
Council Tentatively OKs Administrative Services Budget
Los Alamos Deputy County Manager Steve Lynne, bottom right, presents the proposed $9,990,097 FY-2022 budget for the Administrative Services during Monday night’s budget hearing. Council tentatively approved 7-0 the proposed budget along with several budget add-options. Highlights of the budget options are double-filling the Budget and Performance Manager position, $74,331, and the IM Senior Management and Analyst position, $31,000, so the new hires can train with the current employees, a $42,220 agreement with Cisco Security Enterprise, County video surveillance storage Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Probate Judge Budget
Los Alamos County Council tentatively approves 7-0 the proposed FY-2022 budget for the Probate Judge’s Office during its budget hearing Monday night. Probate Judge Michael Redondo, third right from top, reported his budget is $5,932. Screenshot/LADP Read More
County Council Tentatively Approves Sheriff’s Budget
Los Alamos County Council tentatively approved 7-0 the proposed budget for the Sheriff’s Office during its Monday night budget hearing. Speaking on behalf of Sheriff Joe Granville, Los Alamos County Budget Performance Manager Karen Kendall, bottom right, presents the proposed FY-22 budget, which is $15,696. Screenshot/LADP
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Council Tentatively Approves County Clerk’s Office Budget
Los Alamos County Council tentatively approved 7-0 the proposed FY-2022 budget for the Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office its Monday night budget hearing. Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas, third from the top right, reported that the proposed FY-22 budget for her office is $732,321. Budget add-on options include $12,200 for voter information card mailing and $76,716 for a casual Deputy Clerk position. Screenshot/LADP Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Municipal Court Budget
Municipal Judge Elizabeth Allen
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council tentatively approved 7-0 the proposed FY-22 budget for the Municipal Court during its budget hearing Monday night.
The proposed FY-22 budget for Los Alamos Municipal Court is $626,466. Read More
Council Tentatively Approves Assessor’s Office Budget
County Council tentatively approved 7-0 the FY2022 budget for the County Assessor’s Office during its Monday night budget hearing. The County Assessor’s office proposed FY2022 budget is $691,921, which is 3 percent higher than the FY2021 budget. County Assessor Ken Milder, bottom, reported the reasons for the increase is primarily attributed to salaries, employee benefits and interfund services, which includes vehicle maintenance and general insurance. Property valuation is also experiencing an increase, Milder said. Screenshot/LADP Read More
County Council Tentatively Approves CSD Budget
Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) Director Cory Styron, third from top right, presents his department’s proposed FY2022 budget, which totals $16,321,139, during the Monday night budget hearing. Council tentatively approved the budget 7-0 along with several budget add-ons, which include – among other expenditures – $75,000 for an ADA Transition Plan for all outdoor facilities, $13,000 for technology and equipment to support virtual programming and library operations and $50,000 for Canyon and Mesa top restoration at Upper Pueblo Canyon. Council Read More
Council Tentatively OKs FY-22 Budget For Attorney’s Office
County Council tentatively approved 7-0 the FY 2022 proposed budget for the County Attorney’s Office during its Monday night budget hearing. County Attorney Alvin Leaphart, bottom right, reported that the Los Alamos County Attorney’s Office proposed FY-2022 budget is $828,319. There are two budget add-on options, which are $150,000 for professional legal services for the pending EPA lawsuit as well as $149,112 for an associate attorney. Screenshot/LADP Read More
New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 161 New Cases, 195,615 In Total, With 3 New Deaths And 176,905 Recovered
SANTA FE – New Mexico Department of Health officials announced today 161 new COVID-19 cases.
Los Alamos County reported zero new cases so the total remains 511 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)
Today’s update includes 3 new deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.
The New Mexico Department of Health reports the most recent cases:
- 60 new cases in Bernalillo County
- 3 new cases in Chaves County
- 1 new case in Curry County
- 18 new cases in Doña
LAVA Community Support Walk At Ashley Pond April 24
COMMUNITY News:
Ashley Pond Park, including the stage area, will be used for the Los Alamos Victim Assistant (LAVA) Community Support Walk 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 24.
The community is invited to attend this event.
To follow social-distancing requirements, directional signage will be placed to allow one-way foot traffic around the sidewalks in the park, and masks are required. Sign-in will occur at the stage area.
Walkers can utilize parking at 20th Street and Trinity Drive, on the southeast side of the pond, as the Library Overflow Parking lot, the Justice Center North Parking Read More
Former Los Alamos County Assessor JoAnn Johnson Receives Second Vaccine Shot At LAHS Monday
Former two-term Los Alamos County Assessor JoAnn Johnson receives her second COVID-19 vaccine shot Monday morning from Registered Nurse Teri Kerstiens in the auxiliary gymnasium at Los Alamos High School. ‘They are extremely efficient here and very caring,’ Johnson told the Los Alamos Daily Post, adding this morning that she is feeling fine, and in fact so well that she went to the grocery store. Los Alamos County Councilor Sara Scott, center, volunteers her assistance at the local vaccine clinics. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
County Board Of Public Utilities Meets Virtually April 21
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities meets 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 21 on zoom.
The meeting is open to the public.
APRIL 21, 2021 Board of Public Utilities Agenda.
Find the link for the meeting here.
Webinar ID: 997 2962 4091 Read More
Chart 402 COVID-19 In New Mexico April 20, 2021
This map displays the average number of daily diagnoses per 100,000 people by county. Source covidactnow.org. Created by Eli Ben-Naim Read More
County Notice Of Possible Quorum: April 21, 2021
COUNTY News:
Notice: Members of the Los Alamos Resiliency, Energy & Sustainability Task Force may attend the food waste prevention presentation, 6:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 21 via zoom.
A quorum may be present, however no action will be taken. Read More
