County Housing Survey Closes Friday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s housing survey will close Friday regarding housing needs and preferences. Those individuals who live and work in Los Alamos County are invited to take the survey. A priority Strategic Goal of Council and of the Economic Vitality Strategic Plan is to increase the amount and types of housing options in the County. Survey questions are designed to assess local housing needs. Responses will help the County plan for new housing over the next 10 years.
Follow this link to take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LosAlamosHousingPreferenceSurvey Read More
Los Alamos County: Census ‘Complete Count Committee’ Recruitment Now Open
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 Read More
Los Alamos County Firefighters Remember 9/11
Los Alamos County firefighters set out on a track Saturday on Pajarito Mountain to remember and honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on American soil. They are carrying a 26-pound air pack in full dress on the one mile trek with a 1,000 foot rise in elevation to mimic the stairs the firefighters experienced on that tragic day rushing to rescue people in the World Trade Center in New York City. Members of the public joined firefighters in the somber event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos Firefighters and members of the public on the Read More
Survey: Little Shops Marketplace Worth Pursuing
Discovery Action Team Member Diana Martinez discusses her idea for Little Shops Marketplace during a public meeting Thursday night in Council Chambers. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
The Discovery Action Team announced the results of a recent survey, which gaged local entrepreneurs’ interest in participating in a communal vendor space, during a public meeting Thursday night.
The survey data showed respondents support the idea.
Jim Glover of Once A Day Marketing reported that 111 people responded to the survey. The majority, he said, stated they liked the idea Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 16, 2019
COUNTY News:
The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:
**Water Shut-Off Near NM502 Roundabout Project Next Wednesday Morning**
Weather permitting, water will temporarily be shut off for apartments and condominiums on Arroyo Lane 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sep. 18. Construction crews will be tying this neighborhood into the new water system in support of the N.M. 502 roundabout project.
**SLOW DOWN IN & NEAR SCHOOL ZONES**
Recently the County has received several complaints of speeding vehicles in or near School zones when Read More
DPU To Request Multi-Year Increases To Water And Sewer Rates At Public Hearing Oct. 16
DPU News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will ask its board (the Board of Public Utilities) for multi-year increases to water and sewer rates at an Oct. 16 public hearing.
Prior to the hearing, DPU officials invite Los Alamos citizens to the September BPU meeting for preliminary discussions with board members; view a documentary on the condition of the nation’s infrastructure; and then attend a public meeting in either White Rock or the townsite.
“These complex infrastructure systems are essential to the economic prosperity and public health of our community,” Utilities Read More
DPU Re-Activates Budget Billing In Los Alamos
DPU News:
Department of Public Utilities (DPU) officials announce that Los Alamos County utility customers can now sign up for Budget Billing.
Budget Billing was suspended in May 2018, so the County could transition to a new utility billing software and then accumulate 12 months of consumption data. The program is now activated again.
Budget Billing is a program that establishes an equal monthly utility payment, creating budgetary control for customers. The only requirements to join are that “the account balance is current, and the customer has lived in the same place for at Read More
Council Proclaims Sept. 15-21 ‘Constitution Week’
DAR Valle Grande Chapter Regent Megan Farrell accepts a proclamation from Los Alamos County Council Vice Chair Pete Sheehey during the Tuesday night regular council meeting. The proclamation declares Sept. 15-21 ‘Constitution Week’ in Los Alamos County. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation, which declares Sept. 15-21 “Constitution Week” in Los Alamos County during its Tuesday night regular council meeting.
Council Vice Chair Pete Sheehey read the proclamation:
WHEREAS: September 17, 2019, marks the two hundred Read More
Council Proclaims Sept. 13-22 ‘Welcoming Week’
Los Alamos Family YMCA Teen Center Director George Marsden, third from right, accepts a proclamation from Los Alamos County Councilor Antonio Maggiore, second from right, during the Tuesday night council meeting. The proclamation declares Sept. 13-22 ‘Welcoming Week’ in Los Alamos County. Joining Marsden were a number of YMCA representatives including Executive Director Rob Wilkinson, second from left. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Council presented a proclamation, which declares Sept. 13-22 “Welcoming Week” in Los Alamos County, Read More
Crack Seal Project In White Rock Begins Monday
COUNTY News:
- Crack Seal Project in White Rock on Rover Boulevard, Grand Canyon Drive and Bryce Avenue starts 8:30 a,m. Monday
GM Emulsion will start crack sealing Monday, Sept. 16 beginning on Rover Boulevard at N.M. 4 and continue toward Grand Canyon Drive. They will continue down Grand Canyon Drive starting at N.M. 4 to Meadow Lane. They also will work on Bryce Avenue, starting at Rover Boulevard to Meadow Lane.
Crews will work 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Weather permitting, work should be completed by Sept. 30.
The contractor will set up a flagging operation allowing traffic to flow. The Read More
‘For The Animals’ Fundraiser At Smith’s Saturday
Pug is counting on community support at the fundraiser Saturday in front of Smith’s Marketplace. Courtesy photo
COMMUNITY News:
For the Animals, a local nonprofit organization, will hold a fundraiser beginning at 8 a.m., Saturday in front of Smith’s Marketplace in Los Alamos.
The fundraiser will sell gently used, low-cost dog jackets, cat carriers and miscellaneous pet supplies. The sale will continue until items sell out.
All proceeds go to the care of the animals at the Los Alamos County Animal Shelter.
Los Alamos resident Jib Bennett established For the Animals in May. Its Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Aug. 29 To Sept. 9, 2019
LAPD News:
The following information is provided by the Los Alamos Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
JUSTIN DALTON
Aug. 29 at 10:18 p.m. / Police arrested Justin Dalton, 18, of Los Alamos at Central Avenue and Oppenheimer and charged him with failure to stop or yield at an intersection and DUI.
JOHNATHAN JOSEPH ABEYTA
Sept. 6 at 5:42 p.m. / Police arrested Johnathan Joseph Abeyta, 35, of Espanola at 2500 Trinity Dr., and charged him with driving on a suspended or Read More
Proposed Hotel/Conference Center At 20th And Trinity: Webpage Goes Live Today
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The County has opened a new webpage on its Economic Development Projects page at www.losalamosnm.us featuring information about the proposed hotel and conference center south of Trinity Drive at 20th Street.
The page contains information for the public to review about the proposed project, which was the topic of a public hearing for Ordinance 695 at the Aug. 27 Council meeting.
Here is the link for the page, which has links to documents available and referenced during the Council meeting as well as other background studies:
https://losalamosnm.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=6435810&pageId=15979512 Read More
Los Alamos County Council Seeks To Fill Vacancies On Board Of Registration
COUNTY News:
Due to the recent resignations of three members of the Board of Registration, the Los Alamos County Council is seeking applicants to fill the remainder of the two-year term on the local Board of Registration.
The requirements for the members of this Board state that not more than two members can be of the same political party so for these vacancies, no Democrats can be appointed.
Additional requirements state that the members of the Board shall not be county employees (including poll workers), elected officials or candidates for public office (including School Board or UNM-LA Read More
Lunch With A Leader: County Engineer Sept. 17
Los Alamos County Engineer Eric Martinez County: ABCs Of Zero Waste
COUNTY News:
- Zero Waste Tip: We don’t need a handful of people doing ZERO WASTE perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.
The ABCs of Zero Waste:
Action! Doing a few small things is better than nothing. Make small changes to your daily habits before making dramatic changes to your life.
Beeswax cloth food wraps: These are a great way to reduce plastic use in the kitchen. They seal to a container (bowl, other) with the warmth of your hands, and they work great to wrap up a half a piece of fruit or to use for a sandwich in a lunch.
Carpool: Commit to sharing a ride or taking the bus once per week. Read More
Chair Sara Scott Responds To Grieving Mother On Behalf Of Los Alamos County Council
By Chair Sara ScottDear Ms. O’Bannon,
Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind and thoughtful note in your time of so much sorrow.
We will make sure that all those who offered their help, professionalism and care receive your thanks and appreciation.
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Los Alamos County Council; our thoughts are with you, your husband, and your daughter’s family and friends. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 9, 2019
COUNTY News:
The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:
Public Works/Traffic Division projects:
Diamond Dr Paving – San Ildefonso roundabout milling/paving may begin later this week
Residents and businesses along Diamond Drive can expect to see and hear activities related to road construction as Star Paving crews continue the asphalt milling and paving operations daily. Drivers are asked to be cautious when making turns out of side streets adjacent to the work zone, the contractor may be limiting access for left turns out of side streets. Read More
Los Alamos Democratic Party Meets UNM-LA Monday
LADP News:
The Los Alamos Democratic Party monthly meeting is 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 in Building 5 at UNM-LA.
The guest speaker for the meeting is Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More
Judge Casados Swears In Two Public Safety Aides
Judge Pat Casados swears in Los Alamos Police Department Public Safety Aide Theresa Phelan and Public Safety Aide Jacob Hill Thursday during a ceremony at the Magistrate Court in the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
