Los Alamos Golf Course Closes For Season
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Los Alamos Golf Course has closed for the season effective Nov. 29.
The turf grass has entered into a dormant period and does not readily repair itself. The decision to close the golf course, at this time, has been made in an effort to protect the course and create the best possible playing conditions when it reopens.
Play will resume as soon as weather and turf conditions allow. This past year Los Alamos Golf Course experienced terrific playing conditions throughout the season. Thanks to all for understanding.
The Los Alamos Golf Shop will remain open, new golf shop hours are Read More
Council Proclaims Dec. 4-10 ‘DWI Awareness Week’
Members of the DWI Awareness Council at this evening’s County Council meeting to accept a proclamation from Councilor Kristin Henderson denoting the Week of Dec. 4-10, 2016 as DWI Awareness Week. A variety of public outreach and educational activities are planned. To promote ‘Don’t Drink and Drive,’ the Planning Council will be using grant funds to pay for free ‘Buzz Bus’ rides Dec. 30 and 31, courtesy of Atomic City Transit. Courtesy/LACCOUNTY News:
- DWI Planning Council urges ‘Don’t Drink and Drive’ during the holiday season or any time of year
The Los Alamos County Council this evening issued
Labor Management Relations Board Mtg. Rescheduled
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The regular meeting of the Los Alamos County Labor Management Relations Board has been rescheduled from Dec. 6 to Dec. 9.
The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. in Room 110 of the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The agenda will be sent out next week. Read More
Community Invited To Holiday Tree Lighting Saturday
Scene from the 2015 lighting of the holiday tree in the lobby of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Photo by Bonnie J. Gordon/ladailypost.com
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The public is invited to stop by the Los Alamos County Municipal Building in downtown Los Alamos this Saturday for the annual lighting of the holiday tree in the lobby, just ahead of the Winterfest holiday lights parade.
Doors to the lobby open at 5 p.m. and Coro de Camara will be singing holiday music until the “flip of the switch” at 5:30 p.m. with the County Council to light up the tree.
A fun holiday photo booth, as well as free cookies, cider, Read More
Council Notice Of Possible Quorum At DPU Meeting
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Members of the Los Alamos County Council may attend the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities presentation from NuScale Power at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the Los Alamos County Golf Course Building on Diamond Drive.
A quorum of the Council may be present. No action will be taken.
The meeting is open to the public. Read More
Construction Begins This Week Along East Road
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The Department of Public Utilities’ contractor Parker Construction Company will be performing work starting today replacing gas and electric infrastructure along East Road, N.M. 502, between Airport Drive and Camino Entrada.
According to Department officials, the majority of the work will take place within the airport property line and on the outside of the road bed, therefore there are no lane closures, detours or interruption of utility services anticipated. The project is scheduled to be completed in mid-February.
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Read More
State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In December In Counties Across New Mexico
NMSP News:Council Proclaims Today Small Business Saturday
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The Los Alamos County Council earlier this month proclaimed today, Nov. 26, as Small Business Saturday and encourages everyone to shop at our local businesses:
WHEREAS: Los Alamos County appreciates our small businesses and the contributions they make to our local economy annually: $17 million in full and quick serve restaurant sales, $3.5 million in hotel sales, $16 million in gas station with convenience store sales, $5 million in hardware and building materials sales, and $2.8 million in family clothing sales; and
WHEREAS: Local small businesses support the growth of our Read More
Public Meeting On Small Modular Reactor Technology
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Officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) invite the community to a presentation from NuScale Power, the developer of small modular reactors. The public meeting is 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 in the large meeting room at the Golf Course Building at 4244 Diamond Dr. in Los Alamos.
Speakers include NuScale’s Chief Commercial Offcer Mike McGough, Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Director of the Office of Civilian Nuclear Programs DV Rao, and Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) CEO Doug Hunter.
At the direction of the Board of Public Utilities, DPU Read More
County Council Chair Shares Thanksgiving Message
By RICK REISS, ChairI am thankful for so many things in Los Alamos. With beautiful surroundings, fabulous schools, involved citizens and just all around nice people, we all have so much to be thankful for.
This year was filled with opportunities to make our community even better. Concerned and participating citizens have worked hard to complete a long overdue Comprehensive Plan, to structure a capital improvement project list of recreational amenities and served on the many Los Alamos County Boards and Commissions.
Add to all of those efforts, the community Read More
San Ildefonso Road Pedestrian Tunnel Closing For Rehabilitation Work Monday Nov. 28
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San Ildefonso Road Pedestrian tunnel at the Diamond Drive Round-a-bout will be closed starting Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 for approximately three weeks as the tunnel undergoes rehabilitation.
Crews from GM Emulsion will be removing the existing concrete slab in the tunnel and will be constructing a structural shotcrete lining around the entire tunnel. This rehabilitation work is necessary to remediate the corrosion of the existing corrugated steel plate around the perimeter of the tunnel.
The tunnel will be closed starting Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 for approximately three weeks, Read More
Los Alamos County CIP Bond Projects Design Team Presenting At Nov. 29 Council Meeting
COUNTY News:Scenes From Los Alamos Teen Center Open House
Three creative teens help host the art room space, welcome visitors and offer tours during the Nov. 3 Teen Center Open House. Courtesy photo
Family YMCA CEO Linda Daly joins County Manager Harry Burgess on a tour of the Teen Center from one of the Teen Center’s Youth Mobilizers. Courtesy photoCounty Adds American Legion Family Emblems To Los Alamos Service Organizations Sign
Anthony Lucero of Los Alamos County installs American Legion Family emblems on the service organizations sign near the airport Thursday as American Legion Auxiliary President Randi Moore looks on. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com
American Legion Auxiliary President Randi Moore and Anthony Lucero of Los Alamos County Thursday in front of the newly installed American Legion Family emblems on the service organizations sign near the airport. Photo by Leland Lehman/ladailypost.com Read More
Letter To The Editor: The Value Of Solar
By KAREN PARAMANANDAM Last week, the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities hosted a hearing on how to quantify the benefits that solar energy creates for our community.
This is a crucial question. We all know that harvesting New Mexico’s bountiful sunshine can create a cleaner environment, but many of the biggest advantages of solar energy are economic:
- Creating jobs;
- Boosting property values; and
- Reducing energy costs.
County Eco Station: Holiday Collection Details
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Eco Station announces special collection dates during the Thanksgiving holiday:
Eco Station:
- Closed Thursday, Thanksgiving Day Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25.
- Special collection date for those affected is Wednesday, Nov. 23.
- Place trash and recycle roll carts out before 8 a.m.
- The Eco Station will re-open Saturday, Nov. 26 at 9 a.m.
White Rock Convenience Center:
- Closed Thursday, Thanksgiving Day Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25.
- The White Rock Convenience Center will re-open Saturday, Nov.. 26 at 8:30 a.m.
Call the Eco Station with questions or concerns at 505.662.8163. Read More
Los Alamos County: Holiday Hours Of Operation
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The Los Alamos County administrative offices will be closed Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
The following County Facilities will have modified hours and services:
Eco-Station
- Eco Station will be closed Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
- No recycling or trash pickup Nov. 24 and Nov. 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Alternate Pick-up Day if affected: Wednesday Nov. 23.
Recreation Facilities
Ice Rink
- Open noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 24-27.
Golf Course
- Open (Winter Hours) – visit the Golf page for more information:
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Quorum Notice: Recycle Fashion Show Saturday
COUNTY News:Los Alamos Bond Projects Team Updates County Website With Initial Cost Estimates
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