Repair Work Completed On NM 4 Water Main Break
County crews on the job completing repairs to a water main break this afternoon on N.M. 4. The work is done but the cones will remain in place until the soil dries. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene this afternoon of County crews completing repairs to a water main break on N.M. 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Water crews with the Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities have finished repairing a water main break on N.M. 4 approximately one mile south of East Jemez Road (Truck Route).
Orange cones remain around the area where the break occurred on the east Read More
Final Chance To Weigh In On EVSP On Open Forum
COUNTY News:
Only two days remain to review and comment on the County’s Economic Vitality Strategic Plan 2019 (EVSP19) using Open Forum, the County’s on-line survey instrument.
The EVSP19 presents a 10-year vision of what is desired for the Los Alamos community’s future, within the context of the current and predicted economic environment.
This plan was created by the members of the County Manager’s Economic Vitality Action Team (EVAT), and advisory group comprised of County department representatives, as well as members of relevant industries who are committed to the economic
The Isle Of Dogs Screens At Mesa Public Library April 4
Courtesy/MPL
LIBRARY News:
The Isle of Dogs (2018, rated PG-13, 1 hr., 41 min.), written by Wes Anderson (along with Roman Coppola, Jason Schwartzman and Kunichi Nomura), directed by Wes Anderson and with voices by Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin and Edward Norton, will be shownApril 4 at Mesa Public Library.
The film is a stop-motion-animated science fiction comedy.
In the film, dog flu threatens not just dogs but the populace of a town in Japan, and the mayor sends all the town’s dogs to an island. Atari, a boy searches the island for his dog Spots, with the help of other dogs.
Isle of Dogs Read More
Tsikumu Village Improvements Project Begins April 1
COUNTY News:
Construction activities begin Monday, April 1 on the Tsikumu Village Improvements Project in Los Alamos. Albuquerque Asphalt Inc. will conduct the work.
Proposed improvements include:
- mill existing asphalt pavement surface;
- overlay with new asphalt; and
- concrete valley gutters.
Proposed improvements also include limited concrete replacement (approximately 5 percent) of sidewalks, valley gutters, curb and gutter, fillets, drive pads and ADA curb ramps at designated locations on the following streets:
- Sioux;
- Cheyenne;
- Seminole;
- Iroquois;
- Yuma; and
- Ute.
Residents Read More
News Alert: Second Water Break On NM 4
Map depicting water break location. Courtesy/DPU
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities is reporting this morning that another water break has occurred on N.M. 4 approximately 1 mile south of East Jemez Road (Truck Route).
DPU water crews are working in the shoulder on the east side of the road. Traffic traveling north toward N.M. 502 are encouraged to slow down near the construction footprint.
DPU said that water service to the White Rock community will not be impacted.
Crews estimate that repairs will be completed by 6 p.m. or 7 p.m. today. Read More
Los Alamos County At #2 In Healthiest Communities Survey Published In U.S. News & World Report
COUNTY News:On The Job In Los Alamos: Cleaning Ashley Pond
On the job in Los Alamos today is a County crew spotted doing a little spring clean up at Ashley Pond. They pulled all sorts of disgusting things out of the water, including a sizable dead carp (goldfish?). #worklosalamos #wherediscoveriesaremade. Photo by Ken Hanson
A County crew on the job today removing debris from Ashley Pond. Photo by Ken HansonEquine & Livestock Subcommittee Meets Thursday
COUNTY News:
The Equine & Livestock Advisory Subcommittee meets 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the training room at the Aquatic Center.
The meeting is open to the public.
Meeting Agenda:
Old business
- Update on plan for use of rodeo arena pens for roping stock. Jake Trujillo
- Update on meeting with the New Mexico State Livestock Inspector – Jake Trujillo
New business
- Access trail from stable to roundabout
- Fire Mitigation Plan for North side
- Community Outreach
- Fair & Rodeo Planning/Involvement
- Indoor arena rules
- Formal sign at back gate of jump arena
- County needs to replace sign on bulletin
New Mexico State Police Conducting Sobriety Checkpoints; Saturation Patrols Across State In April
NMSP News:
STATEWIDE – New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints; saturation patrols and registration, insurance and driver’s license checkpoints during the month of April in all counties across the state.
NMSP is bringing awareness to these events in an effort to reduce alcohol related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising. These checkpoints are helping to change society’s attitude about drinking and driving.
Hundreds of lives could be saved each year if every driver had the courage to make the right Read More
Pot Hole Crews On The Job
County road crews are on the job today repairing pot holes around town including the area of Trnity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
County road crews today repairing pot holes on Trnity Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Survey On 2019 Priorities Closes March 31
COUNTY News:
There is just one week remaining to take the Open Forum survey hosted by the Los Alamos County Council. Councilors are seeking community feedback about the 2019 Strategic Leadership Plan unanimously adopted at the Council meeting held Feb. 12, 2019.
The survey will close at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 31. Results will be given to the Council in a report generated by the Open Forum software, for them to consider before the budget hearing process begins April 15.
Seven priorities have been identified as focus areas this year:
Increasing the amount and types of housing options.
This Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: March 6 To March 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.
OSCAR A. DUARTE-FIERRO
March 6 at 8:19 p.m. / Police arrested Oscar A. Duarte-Fierro, 25, of Los Alamos in Espanola on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
MARK ALLEN SISNEROS
March 7 at Police arrested Mark Allen Sisneros, 24, of Santa Fe in Central Park Square and charged him with battery against a household member.
CHADRICK CAVANAUGH Read More
Arts In Public Places Advisory Board Meets March 28
Los Alamos Golf Course Summer Hours Saturday!
News Alert: Water Break On NM 4 North Of Rover
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities water crews are responding to a water break on N.M. 4 just north of Rover Boulevard in White Rock.
Crews are mobilizing traffic control devices to drop a lane affecting eastbound traffic heading toward N.M. 502.
Customers in White Rock may experience low water pressure and there may be air in the lines.
Estimated time of repairs is unknown at this time. Read More
Draft Environmental Assessment For LANL Photovoltaic System Available To Public
LANL News:
The Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) to analyze the proposed construction and operation of a 10 megawatts (MW) ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system (PV) and associated power transmission line within an existing power transmission line corridor. The EZ will also analyze the No Action Alternative of not constructing the PV.
The proposed PV location is on approximately 55-60 acres of which around 50 acres are within a previously disturbed area that Read More
Council Proclaims March 29 Vietnam War Veterans Day
Regent of the Valle Grande Chapter NSDAR Roberta Day Idzorek accepts a proclamation from Los Alamos County Councilor David Izraelevitz Tuesday night during the regular Council meeting. The proclamation recognizes Friday, March 29, as Vietnam War Veterans Day in Los Alamos. Day Idzorek said NSDAR will host a reception for Vietnam War veterans and their families 6-8 p.m. March 26 at the VFW Post 8874. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
LAPSA Members Gather For Meeting At UNM-LA
Members of the Los Alamos Public Safety Association gather for a group photo during their meeting Jan. 17 at UNM-LA, front row from left, Treasurer Sgt. Daniel Roberts, President Deputy Fire Chief Steve Dawald, Vice President Centerra General Manager Lennie Upshaw and LASO-SM and member Adolfo Meana. Center row from left, members LANL Psychologist Dr. Elizabeth Maines, LANL Psychologist/BHRT Coordinator Dr. Alice Bodelson, Centerra Director of Operations Jesse Galvan and N3B Lisa La-Pointe Tafoya. Back row from left, Ex Officio Cmdr. Oliver Morris, Secretary and LANL Security ProtectiveDiamond Drive Asphalt/Pothole Repairs Begin Monday
COUNTY News:
Weather Permitting, Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets crews will continue to patch potholes on Diamond Drive beginning Monday March 25.
Work will begin at Trinity Drive and Diamond Drive and continue toward the San Ildefonso Road round-a-bout on the north bound lanes.
Motorists should expect a moving single lane closure indicated by a digital arrow board. Please slowdown in the work zone and follow all temporary construction signage. It is anticipated work will be completed by Friday March 29.
Residents with questions are asked to call the County’s Traffic & Streets Read More
County Offers Complimentary Brush Collection
Los Alamos County Environmental Services is offering a complimentary collection service to help collect broken tree branches and brush debris from affected residents March 27-April 10. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
After the wind storm last week many residents have been left with broken trees branches. Los Alamos County Environmental Services is offering a complimentary collection service to help collect broken tree branches and brush debris from affected residents.
Anyone who experienced hardship due to the wind storm and would like to request a complimentary pick up should contact Read More
