County Government

County Statement On Winter Driving Safety Tips

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2019 - 12:22 pm
COUNTY News:
 
Winter weather is here, and Los Alamos County would like to remind residents of some important safety considerations for motorists to take in order to make their travel as safe as possible.
 
Motorists are encouraged to equip their vehicles with chains and/or snow tires and carry a container of sand and a shovel in their vehicle. Additionally, motorists should make sure their vehicle is ready for winter driving by making sure the washer fluid reservoir is topped off with washer fluid that is winter rated, the windshield wipers are functional and working properly, the
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County Provides Winter Sidewalk Clearing Guidelines

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2019 - 12:08 pm
COUNTY News:
 
During the winter months, Los Alamos County would like to remind residents that it is important to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice so that they remain passable for postal workers, children walking to school and others who need to use them.
 
When possible, and depending upon available resources, County crews will conduct sidewalk-clearing operations by removing snow first from the adopted “safe routes to school” and then move to other selected sidewalks. The County does not clear every sidewalk due to limited resources.
 
Sidewalk priorities include:
  • Safe
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DPU: Keep Meters Clear Of Snow

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2019 - 11:52 am
DPU News:
 
With the recent snowfall in Los Alamos, officials with the Department of Public Utilities remind customers to maintain access to meters and that meters are cleared of snow and ice. This will ensure that DPU can bill customers on actual meter reads rather than estimating reads.
 
Meter Technician Supervisor Edgar Castillo asks customers to check gates if meters are in the backyard.
 
“Make sure that the gate can open and close without obstruction of snow and ice,” Castillo said. “Clearing your meters of snow and ice assists the meter reader to get an actual read
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County Environmental Services Trash/Recycle Update

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 5, 2019 - 11:31 am

COUNTY News:

Due to icy roads, Los Alamos County Environmental Services crews were unable to complete recycle pick up in the Denver Steel and White Rock area for residents scheduled to receive trash/recycle collection Friday, Jan. 4. 

Crews will return to collect recycle material Monday in these areas and residents are asked to place recycle carts out by 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 7.

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Atomic City Transit Peak Service Cancelled Today

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 3, 2019 - 7:58 pm

COUNTY News:

Atomic City Transit peak service is cancelled today – regular route service being performed with some delays due to road conditions.

Riders are asked to use the MyStop app on mobile devices for bus locations. Read More

Year In Review: Triad Awarded M&O Contract At LANL

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 3, 2019 - 4:39 pm

Council Chair David Izraelevitz speaks with Triad officials during a community meeting last fall at Fuller Lodge. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
 
The most significant event of the year in terms of community impact is the award of the management and operating contract for Los Alamos National Laboratory to Triad National Security, LLC.

LANL Director Thom Mason

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) awarded the M&O contract June 8, 2018 to Triad and Read More

2018 Los Alamos County Highlights

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 3, 2019 - 4:36 pm

Los Alamos County Municpal Building at 1000 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com 

 

 

By KIRSTEN LASKEY

Los Alamos Daily Post 

kirsten@ladailypost.com 

 

2018 proved to be an interesting year for Los Alamos County. Efforts to enhance local tourism expanded, more housing projects were approved and a few members of council concluded their terms.

 

Here are a few highlights for the local government in 2018. 

 

Changes for Los Alamos County Council 

 

There were several changes on the dais for Los Alamos County Council Read More

2018 Los Alamos Police Department Highlights

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 3, 2019 - 4:34 pm

Los Alamos Police Chief Dino Sgambellone, third from right, and LAPD Accreditation Manager Sgt. Daniel Roberts, third from left, receive the CALEA National Accreditation Award in March in Frisco, Texas. Cmdr. Oliver Morris is second from right, and County Manager Harry Burgess, second from left. Courtesy/LAPD

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

The Los Alamos Police Department achieved a number of milestones in 2018 including national accreditation in March from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agents (CALEA).

Police Chief Dino Sgambellone Read More

2018 Los Alamos Fire Department Highlights

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 3, 2019 - 4:33 pm
Los Alamos County Fire Chief Troy Hughes
 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Fire Department was most impacted in 2018 by the unplanned retirement of three of its chiefs. Division Chief Paul Grano, Battalion Chief Joseph Candelaria and Training Division Chief Mike Gill each retired.

“They moved up their retirement after the County wasn’t able to fund raises for non-union and management positions due to uncertain revenues from GRT but did fund raises for union members due to existing labor agreements,” Fire Chief Troy Hughes said. Read More

Behind The Scenes With Incoming Rep. Chris Chandler

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 3, 2019 - 4:27 pm

Dist. 43 Rep.-elect Christine Chandler

 
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post

Since winning election in November, Christine Chandler of Los Alamos has been involved in a whirlwind of preparations for her new role in the New Mexico House of Representatives.

“In December I joined other newly elected representatives for a two-day orientation set up by House Speaker Brian Egolf, which included ethics and sexual harassment training, legislative processes and procedures and a bill drafting overview,” Chandler said during a lunchtime interview last Thursday Read More

County Update On Atomic City Transit Service

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 3, 2019 - 12:47 am

COUNTY News:

With the announcement that Los Alamos National Laboratory will remain closed Thursday due to weather conditions, Atomic City Transit will not offer peak bus service tomorrow – but bus routes will be back up and running otherwise.

This will allow ACT employees to continue shoveling out bus stops and shelters Thursday. Read More

County Update On Christmas Tree Recycling

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 2, 2019 - 10:01 pm

COUNTY News:

Local Christmas tree recycling won’t begin until next week.

Los Alamos County Environmental Services is asking residents not to put Christmas trees curbside before Jan. 8 because if the community gets another storm Saturday and Sunday, the discarded trees may be frozen to the ground, making it difficult for crews to collect them as the process is manual collection rather than automated.

 
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County Update On Trash/Recycling For Los Alamos

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 2, 2019 - 8:33 pm
COUNTY News:
 
Residents with Tuesday as their pick up day (Western, Quemazon and Denver Steels area and other streets near those areas), Los Alamos County Environmental Services will be picking up trash Friday, Jan. 4 on those streets. This will provide snow clearing crews some additional time Thursday to clear snow back further to  curbs and sidewalks in these areas.
 
Residents are asked to refrain from setting put carts Thursday but rather wait until before 8 a.m. Friday. If able, residents are asked to help trucks with cart pick up by shoveling out a spot away from the edge
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Council Seeks Letters Of Interest To Fill Vacancy

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 2, 2019 - 2:35 pm
COUNTY News:
 
The Los Alamos County Council is seeking Letters of Interest from those interested in filling the unexpired term of Councilor Christine Chandler, who ended her term with Council upon election as the House District 43 representative. Her term will expire Dec. 31, 2020.
 
Applicants must be a registered voter and resident of Los Alamos County, and cannot be employed by the County. They should submit a letter of interest explaining their background, experience and why they are interested in the position. Letters of interest must be received no later than 5 p.m., Thursday,
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County Manager Announces Altered Schedules And Closures For Wednesday Due To Weather Conditions

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 2, 2019 - 2:39 am

Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess

COUNTY News:

In light of today’s heavy snowfall, Los Alamos County Manager Harry Burgess announced this evening that non-essential County facilities will remain closed Wednesday in order to provide snow clearing crews the opportunity to continue to address main, collector and residential streets throughout the County.

County recreational facilities will be closed, including the Libraries, Ice Rink, Golf Course and Aquatic Center. Other County services inside the Municipal Building for the Customer Care Center/Dept. of Public Utilities, Clerk, Read More

County Snow And Roads Update

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 2, 2019 - 2:00 am

COUNTY Snow And Roads Update:

Los Alamos County Crews have completed another pass on Camp May Road as the lifts close for today.
 
The road is passable but snow packed and icy. Check conditions Wednesday before heading to Pajarito Mountain.
 
White Rock trash pick up Wednesday in Pajarito Acres looks like it will occur. No pick up Wednesday in Western Area or Quemazon.
 
Check local news tomorrow for other updates on County facilities.
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County Snow Update: Changes To Wednesday Services

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 1, 2019 - 10:00 pm

COUNTY Snow Update:

In light of today’s heavy snowfall event, the Public Works Department has announced the following change in services for Wednesday, Jan. 2:

Atomic City Transit: No fixed route service. Dial-a-ride will be available. Call 661-RIDE.

Trash/Recycling: Those residents in Los Alamos who did not receive pick up today (due to the holiday) who had been informed their pick up day would be Wednesday Jan. 2: Pick up tomorrow (Wednesday) is canceled for Western Area and Quemazon. No new pick up date has been set yet.

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County Update: Road Conditions Remain Hazardous

Submitted by Carol A. Clark on January 1, 2019 - 8:56 pm

COUNTY Traffic Alert Update:

Pajarito Mountain is OPEN; however, the Traffic Division staff urges residents who decide to travel on Camp May Road to be advised of nearly-impassable road conditions. 

The first section of Camp May Road is slightly more than one lane in width, which means passing oncoming traffic will be difficult.

For those who decide to head to Pajarito today, driving a vehicle with high clearance, four wheel drive and tire chains is advisable. 

For safety reasons, the County will continue to discourage traveling on Camp May Road at this time, although snow removal Read More

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