Los Alamos County Releases Results Of Economic Vitality Strategic Plan Priorities Survey
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Tourism Implementation Task Force Meets April 3
On The Job In Los Alamos: At Mesa Public Library
On the Job in Los Alamos Saturday at Mesa Public Library are employees from left, David Jolley, Eileen Sullivan and Gabriel Garcia. Mesa Public Library at 2400 Central Ave., is the Los Alamos branch of the Los Alamos County Library System. The library collection has more than 160,000 items, which include books, CD’s, DVD’s, original paintings, and material in several foreign languages. The library is open seven days a week including 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Read More
County Transportation Board Meeting Canceled
Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 21 To March 26, 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.
STEPHEN JAYMES MONTANO
March 21 at 3:33 p.m. / Police arrested Stephen Jaymes Montano, 23, of Grants at the Grants Police Department on an outstanding District Court warrant.
RENEE CHAVEZ
March 21 at 4:39 p.m. / Police arrested Renee Chavez, 36, of Santa Cruz in Albuquerque and charged her with the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle.
GUSTAVO SALAIZ
March 22 at 4:29 Read More
More Scenes From Ashley Pond Spring Cleanup
A County worker prepares a foundation for the installation of a 40-foot flag pole next to the pavillion during spring cleanup and maintenance activities Thursday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Ken Hanson
The waterfowl at the pond are doing their own spring cleaning. This goose is spotted Thursday going through weird contortions to bathe itself – it’s difficult to throw water on one’s back without hands. Photo by Ken Hanson Read More
Omega Fire In Los Alamos Canyon 100% Contained
Los Alamos Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald, right, and Battalion Chief Jeff Wetteland at the scene of the Omega Fire that consumed four acres this afternoon in Los Alamos Canyon. The fire is now 100 percent contained. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Scene this afternoon of the Omega Fire that consumed four acres today in Los Alamos Canyon. The fire is now 100 percent contained. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos firefighters on scene this afternoon have now completely contained the Omega Fire. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
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Blaze In Los Alamos Canyon Now Called Omega Fire
Firefighters are on scene of a 4 acre fire burning in Los Alamos Canyon. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department has 25 firefighters responding to a 4 acre fire down in Los Alamos Canyon now known as the Omega Fire burning near the Canyon Rim Trailhead – eastern edge of Los Alamos, south side, across N.M. 502 and the Los Alamos Co+op Market and Holiday Inn Express.
LAFD reports there is no crowning at this time and the fire line is moving east in the canyon with 50 percent containment and making positive progress, however, smoke is still visible. Please Read More
Fire In Los Alamos Canyon Consumes 3-5 Acres
Scene of fire burning in Los Alamos Canyon. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department has 25 firefighters responding to a 3 to 5 acre fire down in Los Alamos Canyon near the Canyon Rim Trailhead – eastern edge of Los Alamos, south side, across NM502 and the LA Co-Op and Holiday Inn Express.
LAFD reports there is no crowning at this time. The fire line is moving east in the canyon. No containment. Smoke is visible. Please avoid this area – N.M. 502 eastbound is not closed at this time but this is an active fire fighting scene. Check back for more on Read More
Update On Fire Underway In Los Alamos Canyon
Update – Los Alamos firefighters are working a fire down in the canyon near the Canyon Rim Trailhead on the eastern edge of Los Alamos and the southside of N.M. 502 across from the Los Alamos Co+op Market. Caution: N.M. 502 eastbound is not closed at this time but this is an active fire fighting scene so motorists and hikers are urged to avoid the area. Check back for more on this developing story. Photo by James Liberty
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Firefighters Battle Blaze In Los Alamos Canyon
Los Alamos firefighters are working a fire that erupted this afternoon in Los Alamos Canyon west of the Canyon Rim Trail parking lot. Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald asks everyone to avoid the area if at all possible until further notice. Check back for more on this developing story. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com
Scene from fire underway in Los Alamos Canyon west of the Canyon Rim Trail parking lot. Los Alamos Firefighters are pouring water in the blaze. Check back for more on this developing story. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com
Scene from fire underway in Los Alamos Canyon Read More
News Alert: Water Break On Trinity Drive
COUNTY News:
Crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities have responded at about 11:30 a.m. today to a water break on Trinity Drive, west of 20 Street and across from Ashley Pond Park.
Mobilization of traffic control devices and excavation equipment was expected to occur around noon.
East bound traffic will be affected. For the safety of the crews and public, motorists are advised to slow down and obey traffic signs.
It is unknown at this time if water services will need to be temporarily turned off to customers when crews initiate repairs. The estimated time that repairs will be completed Read More
‘Kites Of Many Colors’ Coming To White Rock Library
A sample of a woven glass kite that is part of the ‘Kites of Many Colors’ project being installed over the fireplace in the White Rock Branch Library. Courtesy photo
ART News:
An exciting project is nearing completion in the White Rock Branch Library on Sherwood Boulevard.
Installation will begin April 25 for “Kites of Many Colors”, a project consisting of woven glass kites that will be installed over the fireplace in the branch library.
This project is by Markow and Norris who are nationally renowned glass artists.
A dedication ceremony is being planned for Sunday, April 28 with Read More
Local Democratic Party Holds Combined Ward Meetings And County Convention Saturday April 6
DPLAC News:
The Democratic Party of Los Alamos County (DPLAC) will hold combined ward meetings and county convention at 9:30 a.m Saturday, April 6, 2019 in Fuller Lodge.
Free on-site childcare for ages 2+ will be provided so parents can attend the convention and participate in choosing DPLAC leadership. For childcare, RSVP to carrie.lynn.walker@gmail.com.
Each Ward will elect a Ward Chair, Ward Vice Chair, and additional delegates to represent the Ward on the County Central Committee, which also includes current party officers and certain elected officials.
Immediately after
News Alert: Another Water Break In White Rock
News Alert:
Water crews with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities are responding today to a another water break in White Rock.
The break is on Rover Boulevard between N.M. 4 and Meadow Lane. Crews will be working in the middle of the road dropping the center lane north of Meadow to repair the water distribution line.
Motorists are asked to obey the speed limit and traffic control devices. It was not necessary to shut off water services for customers. They are backfilling and cleaning up the site. Crews estimate that by 5 p.m. they will complerte the work.
Los Alamos has experienced Read More
State Shows Desire To Enhance Public Health Office
LAHS students Sophia Vandenkieboom, Gracie Swensen and Isabella Hodges speak to council about the need to extend hours at the local health office. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
Los Alamos County may once again have a fully-functioning Public Health Office.
County Manager Harry Burgess provided an update on the state funding of the public health office during the March 19 Los Alamos County Council meeting.
He said Rep. Christine Chandler informed him during the legislative session that “the representatives
Town Hall Meeting With Businesses Set For April 3
COUNTY News:
Business owners are invited to attend a Town Hall meeting with Los Alamos County Council Chair Sara Scott and Councilor Randall Ryti at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 3 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting will focus on one of seven goals adopted in the 2019 Strategic Leadership Plan:
- Enhancing support and opportunities for the local business environment.
This includes appropriate support for existing businesses, growing new businesses, and supporting technology start-ups and spin-offs.
During the first 10 minutes, Chair Read More
Public Invited To Meet Los Alamos Golf Course Staff
The public is invited to the 2019 Los Alamos Golf Course (LAGC) staff meet & greet gathering 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4 at Cottonwood on the Greens at 4244 Diamond Dr. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comMore Scenes From Spring Cleanup At Ashley Pond
More scenes from the spring cleanup underway at Ashley Pond. Photo by Robert Beberniss
Photo by Robert Beberniss
Photo by Robert Beberniss
Photo by Robert Beberniss
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LAFD Issues Wildfire Day 2019 Call For Vendors
Seen here at LAFD’s Wildfire Day 2018, Smokey Bear, Elroy the Elk, Sparky the Fire Dog and the Easter Bunny may attend Wildfire Day 2019 Saturday, April 20 at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/LAFD
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) is seeking vendors interested in hosting food or other informational booths at Wildfire Day 2019, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20 at Ashley Pond Park.
Wildfire Day is a fun event for the entire family with Easter Egg hunt, bicycle safety course, LAPD bomb truck, public safety vehicles, Smokey Bear, Sparky the Fire Dog and much more.
Wildfire Day is a community Read More
