DPU Issues Drinking Water Quality Report
COUNTY News:Scenes From Save-As-You-Throw Open House
Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division Manager Angelica Gurule and ESD staff assist members of the public in responding to questions in an online survey about the proposed Save-As-You-Throw (SAYT) progam. The survey was held during an open house Thursday evening in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building. The Environmental Sustainability Board’s (ESB) SAYT Research Subcommittee is considering new options that could not only reduce the amount of waste trucked to the landfill but also allow for more equity and control over residents’ trash collection fees. There are several Read More
DOI: $40.2 Million To New Mexico For Vital Services Including $92,880 For Los Alamos County
DOI News:Community AED Dedication At Summer Concert Friday
LAFD provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the community and LANL. The department has six ambulances that respond to 911 medical calls. All firefighters in the department are required to have an EMS license. EMS response is available 24 hours a day, every day. Courtesy/LAFD
LAFD News:
Please The community is invited to join the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) at 6 p.m. Friday, June 21, at the Summer Concert Series, as it recognizes the Station 6 B-shift crew, including Capt. Ernest Agnew, Driver Engineer Scott Hoffmann, Firefighter-Paramedic Zane Frentheway, Firefighter-Paramedic Read More
Scenes From Summer Solstice Festival At Pajarito
Scene from the Summer Solstice Festival 4-8 p.m. today at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. The event is part of the Los Alamos County’s 100 Days of Summer promotion and included lift-served biking and hiking, live music from Eddie and the Nomads and beer from Bathtub Row Brewing Co-op. Photo by Robert McClees MD
Scene from the Summer Solstice Festival 4-8 p.m. today at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Photo by Robert McClees MD
Attending the Summer Solstice Festival today, from left, Sheila McClees, Ethan Aulwes and Natalie Aulwes at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area. Photo by Robert McClees MD
Eddie and the Nomads Read More
LAPD Warns Public Of Phone Scam
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department is warning the public of a recent scam.
Citizens are receiving calls from a person or persons claiming to be with the Los Alamos County Sheriff’s Department. The callers are advising citizens that they need to pay sums of money for missing jury duty.
A link is provided to citizens that looks like an authentic website for the sheriff and it contains a PO Box for the citizens to mail their money orders to.
Anyone contacted by individuals requesting they pay fines for any offense are urged to contact the Los Alamos Police Department immediately at 505.662.8222. Read More
County Personnel Board Meets June 25
Ad-Hoc Committee Recommends Moving Animal Shelter Operations Under Community Services Department
The Los Alamos County Animal Shelter at 226 East Road. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.comThe Los Alamos County Council will discuss at its June 25 meeting the possible transfer of the animal shelter operations to the Community Services Department.
Animal Shelter Ad-Hoc Committee Chair Wendee Brunish
The Animal Shelter Ad-Hoc Committee will present the recommendation. Committee Chair Wendee Brunish said while operations would move to the Community Services Department, the Los Alamos Police Department, Read More
Ponderosa Estates Manhole Project Runs July 1-31
Why are manhole covers round? A manhole cover is round because it won’t fall through the opening on which it sits, it can simply be rolled to reach a destination much faster, while applying relatively little effort. Courtesywww.scienceabc.comCOUNTY News:
LAPD Aces First Annual Accreditation Review
LAPD News:
Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone announced today that the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) has successfully completed the first annual review of the advanced law enforcement accreditation program.
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) completed the week long review at the end of May.
LAPD began working toward its accreditation in 2015 and was accredited in 2018. The Los Alamos Police Department is one of three law enforcement agencies nationally accredited within New Mexico. The other two agencies are the Farmington Police Department Read More
LAPD Seeks Help Identifying Female Shoplifter
Anyone who recognizes this woman is urged to call Los Alamos Police Det. Matthew C. Lyon at 505.663.1795 or crime stoppers at 505.662.8282. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department is seeking information leading to the identification of a female shoplifter who recently stole several items from a local store in White Rock.
Anyone who recognizes this woman, or her tattoos is urged to contact Los Alamos Police Det. Matthew C. Lyon at 505.663.1795 or crime stoppers at 505.662.8282.
Callers can remain anonymous.
Anyone who recognizes the woman sporting this tattoo is urged to Read More
Manzanares & The Max Pack Band Perform At Los Alamos Summer Concert At Ashley Pond Friday
Led by brothers David and Michael Manzanares and accompanied by some of the best musicians in the industry, Manzanares has been labeled one of the hottest Latin acts to hit the music scene gaining both national and international attention. Manzanares performs Friday at the Ashley Pond Park Pavilion. Courtesy photo
SUMMER CONCERT News:
Manzanares has been labeled one of the hottest Latin acts to hit the musical scene. They will be performing live for the fifth concert in the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series Friday, June 21 at Ashley Pond Park.
The Concert is sponsored by Enterprise Bank & Read More
LAFD Tests Fire Hydrants In Tsikumu Village
Los Alamos Firefighters are out today testing fire hydrants in Tsikumu Village. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com Read More
News Alert: Water Main Break On San Ildefonso Road
News Alert:
A water main break has occurred on San Ildefonso Road on North Mesa and customers east of Camino Uva may experience little to no water pressure.
Department of Public Utilities crews estimate water will be restored by midnight.
- Water may at first appear murky due to entrained air. This problem will resolve itself in a day or so;
- For a day or two there may be a small amount of sediment or rust in the water that has been stirred up from the bottom of the water main. While aesthetically unpleasant,
Environmental Sustainability Board Subcommittee Open House: Save-As-You-Throw 5:30 P.M. Thursday
Every year the cost to collect and transport trash in Los Alamos County to the landfill rises, and the annual price tag is already pretty hefty. As the cost rises so does the amount of waste filling up the landfill.
The Environmental Sustainability Board’s (ESB) Save-As-You-Throw (SAYT) Research Subcommittee is considering new options that could not only reduce the amount of waste trucked to the landfill but also allow for more equity and control over residents’ trash collection fees.
The SAYT proposal will be Read More
County BPU Holds Closed Session June 19
Scenes From Secret City Summer Concert Featuring Shamarr Allen And The Underdawgs Friday Evening
Musician Shamarr Allen greets the Secret City Summer Concert crowd gathered Friday evening at the Ashley Pond Park Pavilion. Allen is the definition of New Orleans, according to a press release, and has influences in jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk rhythms, blues and country. In addition to performing with his band, The Underdawgs, Allen has collaborated with many renowned artists around the world such as Willie Nelson, Patti LaBelle, Galactic, Harry Connick Jr, and Lenny Kravitz. Allen and The Underdawgs are sought-after artists for festivals and venues around the world. With a scintillating Read More
Hill Stompers Light Up Ashley Pond Park Friday Evening
Hill Stompers in the house! The band makes its way to the stage Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park Pavilion. The band was one of the opening acts for the Secret City Summer Concert sponsored by Los Alamos Pride. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
On the downlow. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Cuddling up. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
Clap your hands! Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
A gaggle of girls plus one guy dance to the Hill Stompers. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
In a ring. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.comQuorum Notice: DPU Board At Employee Picnic Tuesday
County: Save-As-You-Throw Open House June 20
