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COUNTY News:Daily Postcard: Bandelier Shuttle In White Rock
Daily Postcard: A stream of visitors exists the Bandelier Shuttle Sunday afternoon near the White Rock Visitor Center on N.M. 4. Bandelier National Monument is a big draw for tourists and locals alike during Memorial Day Weekend. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Hanging Baskets On Central
On the job in Los Alamos is Daniel Escarcega of Los Alamos Landscape and More installing hanging baskets filled with flowers this morning along Central Avenue. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Canceled: BPU Closed Session Scheduled For May 24
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities closed session scheduled for May 24, 2019 has been canceled. Read More
Traffic Alert: Two Vehicle Crash At Trinity Drive & Central Avenue Along Construction Zone
Traffic Alert:
Los Alamos Police report a two-vehicle crash with unknown injuries has occurred in the construction zone near the Trinity Drive and Central Avenue area.
Eastbound traffic on Trinity Drive is down to one lane. There is no westbound traffic on Trinity Drive at this time … ALL westbound traffic is being diverted onto Central Avenue.
Motorists are urged to proceed with extreme caution and if at all possible to avoid the area altogether and seek alternate routes.
Environmental Services/Sustainability Board Thank Community For Successful Clean Up Los Alamos Day
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services and the Environmental Sustainability Board would like to thank all the volunteers that participated in the 16th annual Clean Up Los Alamos Day Saturday, May 18.
Volunteers helped pick up trash from all over the county including school grounds, parks and trails. More than 100 participants registered to volunteer in 15 groups. With their help, 600 pounds of trash was collected around the community. A volunteer appreciation lunch was held at Ashley Pond Park following the cleanup.
At the Eco Station approximately 150 residents utilized Read More
Los Alamos County Strategic Tourism Plan Earns 2019 National American Planning Association Award
Jury Chair Wendy Shabay, left, presents Assistant to the Los Alamos County Manager Linda Matteson, center, and Anna Laybourn of Design Workshop their award during the American Planning Association award ceremony. Courtesy photoLos Alamos Daily Post
The Los Alamos County’s tourism strategic plan is a little older than one year but it already has garnered national attention. County Council learned during its May 14 work session that the American Planning Association awarded the plan the Silver 2019 National Planning Achievement Read More
Sheehey: County Encouraging Housing Options
By Vice Chair Pete SheeheyOne of the County Council’s Strategic Priorities for 2019 is: “Increasing the amount and types of housing options … for all segments of the community, from affordable, entry level, and live-work housing to new options for those interested in downsizing or moving closer to central areas of the community.”
How is the County working to increase our housing options?
The County and Los Alamos Public Schools each own vacant land available for housing. The County cannot afford to build houses, but can offer land at a fairly appraised price, and help Read More
County: Vote For Zero Waste Champion Of The Year
COUNTY News:
To promote recycling and zero waste in the community as well as to encourage more businesses to participate in the recycling program, the Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division and the Environmental Sustainability Board is sponsoring the Zero Waste Champion of the Year award
To become eligible, a business is nominated by a member of the community for contributing to sustainability, recycling and waste reduction. The nominees are required to submit a brief overview about how their business recycled, reduced waste, conserved energy or water and contributed to overall Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: May 15 To May 19, 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.
TERRANCE H. STECK
May 15 at 8:33 p.m. / Police arrested Terrance H. Steck, 33, of Los Alamos at 505 Oppenheimer Dr. and charged him with one count of aggravated battery against a household member: great bodily harm and one count of aggravated battery against a household member.
BLAIR MICHAEL ART
May 16 at 5:54 p.m. / Police arrested Blair Michael Art, 50, of Read More
DWI Planning Council Reminds Drivers Plan Ahead To Be Safe During Summer Concerts; Holiday Weekends
Study Finds Los Alamos County Among Best In New Mexico For Living On Social Security
SMART ASSET News:More Scenes From Emergency Management Active Shooter Based Full-Scale Exercise At UNM-LA Saturday
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) hosted an active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday, May 18 at UNM-Los Alamos. Los Alamos Police, Fire, Emergency Management and Classic Air Medical all participated in preparing for and responding to an active shooter event. The exercise provided valuable rescue task force training for those involved and gave each entity several ideas on how to improve their preparation and response. Photo by Jenn Bartram
Scene from the OEM hosted active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday at UNM-LA. Photo by Kateri Morris
Scene from the OEM hosted Read More
Scenes From Emergency Management Active Shooter Based Full-Scale Exercise At UNM-LA Saturday
Scene from the OEM hosted active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday at UNM-LA. Photo by Jenn Bartram
Scene from the OEM hosted active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday at UNM-LA. Photo by Kateri Morris
Scene from the OEM hosted active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday at UNM-LA. Photo by Jenn Bartram
From the Office of Emergency Management:
The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) hosted an active shooter based full-scale exercise Saturday, May 18 at UNM-Los Alamos.
Los Alamos Police, Fire, Emergency Management and Classic Air Medical all participated in preparing Read More
NMDOH Confirms First Measles Case In State
NMDOH News:Zia Waste Participates In Clean Up Los Alamos Day
Zia Waste Owner Tiffany Pegoda and her daughter Tabitha clean up around Aspen Elementary School Saturday during Clean Up Los Alamos Day. Courtesy photo Read More
Scenes From 2019 White Rock Kite Festival
The skies over the weekend above Overlook Park in White Rock were filled with kites for the annual Kite Festival sponosred by the Los Alamos Arts Council. The Arts Council has been sponsoring fun events in Los Alamos for the past 52 years. To learn more about the Arts Council, visit their open meeting at 6 p.m., June 1, at Fuller Lodge. There will be food, music and other fun stuff at the meeting. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Melia Arbuckle is delighted to get her kite air born. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
A young attendee is running after the shadow of a very large kite. Photo Read More
County Board Of Public Utilities Meets May 24
Cone Zone: Week Of May 20
COUNTY News:
The Public Works/Traffic Division provides the latest updates on the following projects:
Tsikumu Village – Road Improvements
Albuquerque Asphalt continues with minor concrete work including the placement of concrete collars around utility manholes and valves as well as isolated curb, gutter and sidewalk repair. With the project nearing completion, crews will also be addressing final punch list items and general clean-up of the work area. Access to residences as well as mail/package delivery, school and transit routes, emergency services, trash/recycle/yard Read More
County Board Of Public Utilities Meets May 23
