County Invites Public To North Mesa Housing Study Meeting At Municipal Building Thursday Jan. 30
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County and its consultant will host a public meeting on the North Mesa Housing Study at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 in Council Chambers (1000 Central Ave).
The County is seeking to create a design concept for workforce housing on approximately 30 acres of land located on North Mesa, east of the Los Alamos Middle School, between the school, soccer fields, North Mesa Road and San Ildefonso Road.
The land is owned by the Los Alamos Public Schools District. The overall goal for the project is to generate a concept that can be carried into design and development.
Preliminary work Read More
Fifteen Talented Spellers Compete In Los Alamos County Spelling Bee At Chamisa School Wednesday Night
Los Alamos Public Schools Superintendent Kurt Steinhaus poses with County Spelling Bee winners, from left, first place winner 7th grader James Hudlemeyer, second place winner 6th grader Penelope Barry-Hoffman and third place winner 8th grader Veronica Parra Wednesday night at Chamisa Elementary School in White Rock. Hudlemeyer will move to the next round of competition in Santa Fe. ‘My favorite thing about school is that once you learn, you can apply your learning in real life,’ Hudlemeyer said. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
There was a fierce battle for third place, with many Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Instructing County Hires
On the job in Los Alamos Thursday morning at the Municipal Building is gas, water and sewer Deputy Utilities Manager Jack Richardson, standing, presenting orientation to recently hired County employees. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade Photo by Jenn Bartram/ladailypost.com Read More
Major Economic Impact: Los Alamos National Laboratory Spent $396 Million With New Mexico Businesses In 2019
LANL employed 12,041 people for a total of $1.16 billion in salaries in 2019. Courtesy/LANL
LANL News:
- Economic impact data shows gains in procurement contracts to small business, job creation, and economic development projects
New numbers for fiscal year 2019 show Los Alamos National Laboratory’s big impact on New Mexico’s economy, as the Laboratory employed 12,041 people for a total of $1.16 billion in salaries and contracted with small businesses statewide for $288.6 million.
“Los Alamos National Laboratory is a major economic driver in the region, and we are fully committed to strengthening Read More
Public Meeting On Sign Code Ordinance Canceled
COUNTY News:
The public meeting on changes to the Sign Code Ordinance, which was scheduled for Jan. 29, is canceled.
The meeting will be rescheduled for a later date.
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2020 Census Complete Count Committee Gathers For Strategy Meeting At Municipal Meeting Today
The 2020 Census Complete Count Committee meeting this morning at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. The County Council recently created the committee to plan and conduct local educational initiatives, publicity and promotional activities to increase community awareness and participation in the 2020 Census and to work with the Census Bureau and the New Mexico 2020 Statewide Complete Count Commission. The committee is hard at work advocating for participation in the 2020 Census. Census data is used in the distribution of approximately $675 billion in federal funding to communities Read More
Community Development Advisory Board Meets Jan. 21
County Planning And Zoning Commission Jan. 22
Arts In Public Places Advisory Board Meets Jan. 23
Labor Management Relations Board Meets Jan. 21
Oops … Street Sign Mishap
Local resident Amanda Smith spotted a new sign being installed Thursday on Nickel Street and pointed out that it was misspelled: ‘Nickle’. The good natured installers removed it and promised to return with a corrected sign soon. Photo by Amanda Smith Read More
DPU Seeks Volunteers For Conservation Committee
DPU News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will be updating its energy and water conservation plan this year to meet state and federal requirements.
As part of this process, DPU is inviting customers to volunteer to participate in a committee to develop conservation initiatives to recommend to the Board of Public Utilities.
Los Alamos businesses and citizens who are interested are encouraged to complete a survey of interest online.
The businesses link is: https://ladpu.com/Business-InterestSurvey and the citizen link is: https://ladpu.com/Citizen-InterestSurvey Read More
DPU Reminds Residents To Keep Meters Clear Of Snow
DPU reminds residents to maintain access to and clear snow and ice off meters. Courtesy photo
DPU News:
With the recent snowfall in Los Alamos, officials with the Department of Public Utilities would like to remind customers to maintain access to and clear snow and ice off meters.
This will ensure that DPU can bill customers on actual meter reads rather than estimating reads.
Meter Technician Supervisor Edgar Castillo asks customers to check gates if meters are in the backyard.
“Make sure your gate can open and close without obstruction of snow and ice,” he said. “Clearing your meters of snow Read More
Letter To The Editor: County Snow Removal Crews Deserve Our Thanks And A Raise
By REID PRIEDHORSKY
Los Alamos
I write to express my appreciation to county snow removal crews.
This season, they have worked both Thanksgiving and Christmas, and now they’re working again overnight. It is hard work, the hours are bad, and it takes a lot of time and expertise.
I am currently sitting in my pleasant living room while the snow stays comfortably outside.
I think it is important for citizens to keep in mind that the reason they are warm and safe at home is other human beings. There are lots of people performing essential labor that’s easy to forget about when done right.
In this case, it’s Read More
Los Alamos County On 2-Hour Delay Today
COUNTY News:
Due to heavy snow overnight, Los Alamos County facilities and services are on a 2-hour delay this morning.
Crews are working on clearing main roadways and public parking lots.
Residents are asked to avoid traveling on roads to allow the Traffic and Streets Division crews time to conduct snow removal operations. Read More
BPU Approves Partnership To Bring Solar And Wind Renewable Energy To Los Alamos
An example of what the wind farm will be in Eastern New Mexico will look like. Courtesy photo
The solar panels located on the former landfill site in Los Alamos. The solar field being constructed by Uniper is in Central New Mexico. Courtesy/DPU
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has been negotiating a contract for renewable power that appears to be an all-around win.
A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Uniper Global Commodities for 15 megawatts of energy from wind and solar projects in New Mexico was unanimously passed Read More
County Council Discusses 2020 Strategic Plan
Los Alamos County Councilors, various County department directors and members of the public discuss the Council’s strategic plan for 2020 Tuesday night in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. This plan includes a number of priorities, which touch on housing, transportation and parking, local business environment, commercial use, social services, infrastructure and open spaces. Other subjects Council agreed need to be address include appropriate County services, communication and working with Los Alamos National Laboratory and other partners. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Canceled: Environmental Sustainability Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
Based on inclement weather, the Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. today is canceled. Read More
County Monitoring Weather Conditions … No Changes For Facilities Or Services Yet
COUNTY News:
Update 6:15 a.m.: The Chamber of Commerce breakfast set for 7:30 this morning featuring County Manager Harry Burgess with a recap of 2019 has been canceled due to the UNM-LA delayed opening. LANL and Schools are on delayed opening.
No changes for County facilities or services at this point; however, the current forecast for snow indicates the storm that had been expected overnight may now begin moving in from the south to arrive in Los Alamos around 10 a.m. today.
Snow and Ice crews in the County Traffic Division are monitoring the situation to keep local roads safe today.
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Canceled: Chamber Business Breakfast Thursday
CHAMBER News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce business breakfast scheduled for Thursday morning and featuring County Manager Harry has been canceled due to weather conditions. Read More
