Read With A Garbage Truck Driver In-Person June 25
COUNTY News:
It’s back! Every Wednesday through July 23, White Rock Branch Library will host its second annual Read with a Ranger series.
Special guests from the community – physicists and firefighters, police officers and garbage truck drivers, a nurse and a construction worker, a fish hatchery manager and an animal control officer – will read picture books and lead activities focused on their areas of expertise. Some will even bring their specialized vehicles.
Kids age 4 to 4th grade are invited to enjoy an afternoon getting to know more about the community and all the wonderful people who Read More
Additional Scenes From ScienceFest 2025
The ScienceFest 2025 booth powered by Los Alamos MainStreet Saturday at Ashley Pond Park. The popular annual event featured more than 54 booths and 19 vendors this year, offering exciting things to see and do. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Recardo Lambert of Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities mans the Sewage Disposal education booth ‘Don’t Flush That’ demonstration Saturday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Even the turtles in the pond turned out in force for ScienceFest 2025 on Saturday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
Open Boating Tuesday Evening At Aquatics Center
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The County announces practice time for boaters using canoes, kayaks and rafts, 7:10-8:10 p.m., Tuesday at the Aquatic Center at 2760 Canyon Road. The doors will open half an hour earlier for boat cleaning before entry.
All watercraft must be rinsed off on the patio before pool entry. Boaters must provide their boats.
All participants must have a wristband from the front desk before entering the pool. Life jackets are recommended for participants.
When
- Tuesday, June 24, 7:10-8:10 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 1, 7:10-8:10 p.m.
- Tuesday, July 8, 7:10-8:10 p.m.
- Tuesday, July
Los Alamos OEM & LACDC To Host Virtual LEPC Meeting To Help Businesses Prepare For Emergencies 9 AM Monday
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), in partnership with Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation (LACDC), will host a virtual Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting focused on business preparedness and continuity planning, 9-10 a.m. Monday, June 23, via Zoom.
This interactive session is designed to equip local business owners with practical tools and guidance to help them prepare for and respond to potential disruptions. The presentation will walk participants through the fundamentals of creating a Business Continuity Plan, Read More
Scenes From Summer Concert During ScienceFest 2025
Billy Idol Tribute Band ‘Generation Idol’ revs up the crowd during Friday night’s Summer Concert. Courtesy photo
Celebrating ScienceFest 2025, from left at the Summer Concert Friday evening at Ashley Pond Park, Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District Executive Director Jacquelyn Connolly, Event Manager Alison Watkins, Los Alamos Commerce and Development Corporation Executive Director Lauren McDaniel and Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann, who emceed on stage at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
‘Generation Idol’ goes vogue for the camera during Read More
County Council To Hold Regular Session Tuesday June 24
Canceled: June 24 County Personnel Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Personnel Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, has been canceled.
This meeting is canceled due to the absence of agenda items requiring the Board’s attention at this time. Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of June 23, 2025
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the County Projects page at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects.
Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Note: the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Piñon School Access Road Construction Begins
Construction crews with Jaynes Corporation will continue the Piñon Elementary School access road Read More
Public Utilities Board To Hold Closed Meeting June 25
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities is scheduled to hold a closed meeting at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 25, in the Department of Public Utilities Conference Room at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The purpose of the meeting is to conduct “Utilities Manager Performance Planning”. Read More
Guaje Pines Cemetery Master Plan Meeting Location Update
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Parks Division and Sloane Consulting Group invite the community to the second public meeting for the Guaje Pines Cemetery Master Plan. This meeting will present initial design concepts and provide an opportunity for residents to offer feedback on the future of the cemetery.
Please note the location has changed to Fuller Lodge, for the second public meeting on the Guaje Pines Cemetery Master Plan.
Meeting information:
- 1–3 p.m., Wednesday, June 25 (In-Person Only)
- 5:30–7 p.m., Wednesday, June 25 (In-Person & Virtual)
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97761531344
‘Generation Idol’ At ScienceFest Summer Concert Tonight!
Billy Idol Tribute band ‘Generation Idol’ headlines the Summer Concert tonight at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy/Sancre Productions
By PABLO IRLANDO-WILDMAN
CEO
Sancre Productions
Who is ready for tonight’s Sciencefest Summer Concert and ScienceFest Discovery Day on Saturday, both FREE at Ashley Pond Park!? Special thanks to this week’s sponsor, Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District, ScienceFest.
Los Alamos Sciencefest has done it again with an amazing night of free entertainment at Ashley Pond Park by bringing in a world-famous Billy Idol Tribute band from Los Angeles, “Generation Read More
Traffic Impact Alert For ScienceFest Events June 20-21
LAMSCD News:
The Los Alamos MainStreet and Creative District (LAMSCD) reminds the public of road closures taking place today, June 20, and Saturday, 21, due to ScienceFest events.
There will be traffic impacts during the Los Alamos ScienceFest, particularly during the Night Market and Discovery Day events on both days.
Key Traffic Impacts:
- Today’s Road Closure – Central Avenue from 20th Street to Oppenheimer Drive will be closed 4-9 p.m. during the ScienceFest Night Market.
- Today’s Night Market – (North side of Ashley Pond): 5-9 p.m., featuring more than 30 vendors and taking place during
Los Alamos County Airport Open House Set For June 28
KLAM/EAA News:
Saturday, June 28, will be a big day for aviation enthusiasts, young and old, in northern New Mexico. The Los Alamos County Airport (KLAM), in cooperation with Chapter 691 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), and Los Alamos ScienceFest, will host an Open House, 9 a.m. to noon, at KLAM Airport with a morning of aviation activities, exhibits, and fun.
This event is free and open to the public. The open house will feature displays of certified and experimental aircraft, paramotor and ultralight flying, RC aircraft, flight simulators, and an exhibition and presentation Read More
Los Alamos County Receives Its First Electric Cart Fleet
COUNTY News:
In an effort to follow the Los Alamos County Sustainability Plan and reduce its carbon footprint, Los Alamos County Golf Course has received a new fleet of golf Carts, which are 100% electric. To help celebrate this milestone, the Community is invited to symbolically view the switch from gas to electric and to view the new fleet at 9:30 a.m., Friday, June 20.
Refreshments will not be provided, but feel free to stick around to tour the carts and their storage area, the new water feature off the back patio, and view the driving range up close, and then grab some lunch at Cottonwood on the Greens, Read More
County Launches Financial Transparency Tool ‘Open Books’
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Finance Division has launched Open Books, an online platform designed to give residents an interactive and user-friendly way to explore how taxpayer and enterprise funds are budgeted and spent.
The Open Books portal is now live and can be found at losalamosnm.us/OpenBooks, located under the “Government” and “Transparency” section of the County website. The platform features interactive charts, graphs and summaries of County revenues, expenditures, departmental budgets, vendor payments and payroll records. Users can filter data by fund, Read More
Water Quality Report Heading To Mailboxes
COUNTY News:
The 2024 Drinking Water Quality Report from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is on its way to Los Alamos and White Rock mailboxes.
This annual report, covering calendar year 2024, provides details about water in relation to safety, precautions, contaminants, sources and so on. It also includes a listing of a substances detected and the associated levels.
DPU is required to distribute the printed report through the U.S. Postal Service before July. The report can also be downloaded from the DPU website at ladpu.com/CCR2024. A Spanish version of the report can Read More
Los Alamos County Council Unanimously Approves Moving Forward With Cover Structure Over Ice Rink
An example of a mono-slope ice rink cover structure that Los Alamos County is considering for its ice rink. This particular structure is at the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Ice Rink in British Columbia. Courtesy/LAC
BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
For years, it has been discussed, brainstormed and campaigned for, but finally the Los Alamos County Ice Rink is approved to get a shade structure.
Council unanimously approved during its regular meeting June 10 to move forward with a mono-slope framed, pre-engineered steel structure. The cost for this roofing is expected Read More
Construction Restarts On The Hill Apartments
The Hill Apartments at left, on 35th Street. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Construction is underway again on The Hill Apartments following an approximately month-long pause. Gerald Peters of Peters Corp./LAH Investors, Inc. in Santa Fe is the primary owner of the 149-unit complex at 121 and 141 35th St.
“We’ve resolved a disagreement with the contractor and the project has restarted,” Peters said. “Phase one should be completed in July, and Phase 2 should be completed in September. We are now taking reservations Read More
Rollover Crash At N.M. 4 & Truck Route – Seek Alternate Route
Update – The accident site is cleared and traffic is moving slowly. The westbound lane to White Rock is closed this morning due to a rollover crash. Los Alamos police officers are on scene investigating and awaiting a tow. LAFD is also on scene. Responders from the Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office are en route as this crash lies within their jurisdiction. More information will be provided as it becomes available. LAPD encourages motorists to seek an alternate route. Photo by Delbert Romero/ladailypost.com Read More
Canceled: Today’s Environmental Sustainability Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Environmental Sustainability Board meeting scheduled for today, June 18, is canceled due to a lack of quorum. Read More
