County Government

Hilltop House Hotel Now Under Contract

The former Hilltop House Hotel at 400 Trinity Dr. is currently under contract. It went on the market the first week of May. It is owned by Atomic City Investments. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
 
By Kirsten Laskey
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

After three months with a for sale sign posted in front of it, the former Hilltop House Hotel the Hilltop House Hotel is now under contract.

The current owners, Atomic City Investments, owned the property at 400 Trinity Dr. for four years before deciding to abandon the goal of reopening the hotel.

During the Oct. 1 regular Los Read More

County Councilors To Meet Market-Goers Oct. 17

COUNTY News:

Two Los Alamos County Councilors will be available to meet with market-goers 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 at the local Farmer’s Market in the Mesa Library Overflow Lot.

This will be the final Council booth for the season as the Farmers’ Market winds down at the end of October.

Residents are invited to stop by and chat with Councilors at their booth. Read More

County Council Proclaims October ‘Archives Month’

From left, Los Alamos Historical Society Board President Roger Waterman, Curator Don Cavness, Historical Society Executive Director Liz Martineau and Los Alamos County Councilor James Robinson hold up a proclamation, which declares October ‘Archives Month’. The proclamation was presented during the Oct. 1 County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Staff Report:

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed October as Archives Month during its Oct. 1 meeting .

Councilor James Robinson read the proclamation:

WHEREAS: Much of our community’s rich and diverse
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Drivers Urged To Slow Down In N.M. 502 Construction

COUNTY News:
 
Los Alamos police officers are increasing enforcement efforts this week in response to safety concerns about drivers speeding through the N.M. 502 Road/Roundabout Construction Work Zone.
 
Note: Motorists are reminded that the work zone speed limit is 25 mph and fines double if a driver is ticketed within the zone.
 
Allow extra time and expect delays during peak commuter hours morning and evening, Monday through Friday.
 
Construction workers must work in very close proximity to the roadway as they wrap up work for this construction season over the next
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Scenes From County Customer Service Week

Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities Deputy Manager James Alarid welcomes the community to the celebration of Customer Service Week Wednesday in the Municipal Building lobby. A number of County departments hosted informational booths about the programs and services they provide. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

During the Customer Service Week celebration Wednesday, Los Alamos County Chief Deputy Clerk Adriana Ortiz encourages residents to register to vote and take part in the upcoming Los Alamos Public Schools Board and UNM-LA Advisory Board elections. Photo Read More

Call For Letters Of Interest To Fill Unexpired Term For Former New Mexico State Sen. Carlos Cisneros

Los Alamos County:

The Los Alamos County Council is seeking Letters of Interest from those interested in filling the unexpired term of State Senator Carlos Cisneros, who passed away recently.

The Council, together with the Commissions of Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, and Taos Counties, has the responsibility of providing the Governor with the name of a recommended individual for the position.

The Council plans to take action on this matter at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 at its Council meeting in Council Chambers.

Letters of interest should include the individual’s name, address, job/organization if Read More

Discoveries Action Team Meets Oct. 17

COUNTY News:

The next monthly meeting of the Discoveries Action Team (DAT) is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 in Council Chambers inside the Municipal Building.

This month, the meeting will focus upon updates from the champions about various projects in progress within the Place-Making and Place-Marketing subgroups.

New members interested in joining the team are invited to come to the meeting. Participants are asked to bring their own lunch.

Two of the projects in progress are:

  • “Little Shops” – an indoor Mercado experience, which expects to introduce a pilot project with interested
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Census ‘Complete Count Committee’ Members Sought

COUNTY News:
 
The US Constitution mandates (Article 1, Section 2) that a headcount occur every 10 years of everyone residing in the 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Island Areas of the United States.
 
This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens and non-citizens.
 
The population totals from the census determine the number of seats each state has in the House of Representatives. States also use the totals to redraw their legislative and school districts.
 
The next census occurs in 2020. Census data is used in the distribution of approximately $675 billion
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Deacon Street Milling Project Begins Thursday

COUNTY News:

Deacon Street milling and pot hole repair project begins Thursday, Oct 10 and will continue Friday and be completed Monday, Oct. 14. Work will begin at 7:30 a.m. and finish at 3:30 p.m. each day.

A flagging operation will be utilized for this project. The parking lot next to El Parasol Restaurant drive-up will be partially closed. The first row of parking next to Deacon Street will be closed for parking so vehicles and customers won’t be harmed while the milling operation commences.

Pedestrian and vehicle traffic are urged to obey all traffic devices and maintain a safe distance from Read More

Council: October Is ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’

At the Tuesday Council meeting, from left, Los Alamos residents Carla Valentine and Nancy Partridge accept a proclamation from Los Alamos County Councilor Katrina Martin declaring October ‘Breast Cancer Awareness Month’. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation during its regular meeting Oct. 1 declaring October as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month”.

Councilor Katrina Martin read the proclamation:

WHEREAS: According to the American Cancer Society, this year 271,270 people will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer Read More

Council Proclaims Customer Service Week Oct. 7-11

Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevitz presents a proclamation a on behalf of Council to, from left, Customer Care Service Representatives Rachel McGuire, Karen Salazar and Lisa Romero declaring Oct. 7-11 as Customer Service Week. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council proclaimed Oct. 7-11 as Customer Service Week during its Tuesday meeting.

The highlight of the week will be a special event 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 at the Municipal Building at which representatives from County departments will host informational booths in the lobby and Read More

Los Alamos County Council Proclaims October: ‘Arts And Culture Month’; Oct. 11: ‘Evening Of Arts And Culture’

From left, Los Alamos Arts Council Board President Jocelyn Warner, Arts Council Executive Director Chris Monteith, Board Vice President Steve Bublitz and Los Alamos County Councilor Pete Sheehey hold up a proclamation declaring October Arts and Culture Month and Oct. 11, an Evening of Arts in Cultures. The proclamtion was presented at the Tuesday night council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Staff Report:

 
Los Alamos County Council proclaimed October as “Arts and Culture Month” and Oct. 11 as “An Evening of Arts and Culture” during its
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County Council Proclaims Oct. 5 ‘Self Help Day’

From left, Self Help, Inc., Executive Director Maura Taylor, Board Member Jim Little, Board President Rosemary Alme and Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti hold up a proclamation that recognizes Self Help, which is celebrating 50 years of service in the Los Alamos community, and declares Saturday, Oct. 5 ‘Self Help Day’. The proclamation was presented during the Oct. 1 County Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Council recognized the services provided by Self Help, Inc., during its Tuesday meeting. Self Help, Inc. is celebrating Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 7, 2019

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:

North Mesa: Alamo, Sioux, San Ildefonso Rd and Tsankawi Street Curb & Sidewalks

GM Emulsion will finish replacing curb, sidewalk, repair valley gutters and driveway aprons along Alamo Road between San Ildefonso Road and Tsankawi Street by 6 p.m. Monday.

Road Striping and Curb Painting: Los Alamos and White Rock

Traffic and Streets crews will be striping roads and curbs on 15th Street, Knecht, Oppenheimer and 20th Street in Los Alamos and Longview Drive and Sherwood Read More

CDAB Hosts Open House In Council Chambers Oct. 7

COUNTY News:
 
The Community Development Advisory Board (CDAB) is hosting an open house at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 in Council Chambers.
 
Members of the board will be on hand to facilitate discussion and take notes on public feedback.
 
The board is focusing on review of the County Code Nuisance Ordinance to find out what areas need changes to better suit the community.
 
Topics that CDAB seeks public input include:
  • Weeds;
  • Inoperable vehicles; and
  • Outdoor storage of materials.
 
Board members will go over any section of the nuisance code that attendees have questions about.
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Hotel And Conference Center Move Closer To Fruition As Council Approves Amendments To Ordinance

A group of citizens line up to share their thoughts on the proposed land grant to TNJLA during the Tuesday night Council meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

In a 5-2 vote Tuesday, Los Alamos County Council approved to amend an ordinance to adopt an economic development project with TNJLA, LLC, pending a public hearing.

By amending the ordinance, TNJLA LLC is one step closer to receiving 2.6 acres of County-owned land at 20th Street, where the company plans to build an 86-room extended stay hotel as well as a Read More

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