County’s New Recreation Software Goes Live Monday!
Limited Tickets Available For ‘A Night In MANH(A)TTAN’
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Today is the last day tickets can be purchased from Starbucks or reserved for pick-up at the door for “A Night in MANH(A)TTAN,” 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Historic Fuller Lodge at 2132 Central Ave. in Los Alamos.
There are a limited number of tickets still available for purchase. Cost for entry is $25 per adult and $20 per high student (grades 9-12). Children are free.
Event representatives will be at Starbucks 2:30-3:30 p.m. today on Central Avenue. Those unable to come to Starbucks during those timeframes may contact Karyl Ann Armbruster at kaskacayman@gmail.com Read More
LAMS Conducts Lockdown Safety Drill Today
LAMS News:
The New Mexico Public Education Department requires that every school in the state have a safety plan in place. The Los Alamos Middle School Safety Plan states that the LAMS staff and students will practice evacuation drills, shelter-in-place drills, and lockdown drills in conjunction with the Los Alamos Police Department.
Today the Los Alamos Middle School and the Los Alamos Police Department practiced the plan for a lockdown drill. Los Alamos police officers participated in the drill to provide objective and valuable feedback.
The administration appreciates the police Read More
Dive-In Movie: Inside Out At Aquatic Center Nov. 13
MPNHP Visitor Center Grand Opening Underway
Los Alamos County County Chair Kristin Henderson is delivering a speech at the grand opening ceremony of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitor Center underway this morning in front of the Community Building on 20th Street. Photo by KayLinda Crawford/ladailypost.com Read More
Library Conversation Circle Adds New Session
LIBRARY News:
The Conversation Circles program at Mesa Public Library has added a second weekly session to start at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12 in the Upstairs Meeting Room 3.
Conversation Circle is not a class; it is a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where non-native speakers can practice speaking English. Conversation Circles meet twice a week at Mesa Public Library:
- Tuesdays at 11:40 a.m. in The Zone (downstairs); and
- Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Upstairs Meeting Room 3.
Conversations usually last 45 minutes to an hour. No registration is needed, drop in whenever you want. Children Read More
Parks & Rec Crew Lighting Up Holiday Season
The Los Alamos County Parks and Recreation Department crew preparing the colorful lights around Ashley Pond Park for the holiday season Tuesday night when high winds forced them to stop work. Photo by Jennifer Bartram 
Parks & Rec crew members from left, Mario Torres, Elias Martinez, Sal Valdivia, Daniel Nino and Joey Martinez work to bring holiday cheer to the community each year. Photo by Jennifer Bartram Read More
Los Alamos Governmental Entities Receive Favorable Audit Results Overall
State Auditor Tim Keller
NM STATE AUDITOR News:
SANTA FE – A report released by the New Mexico Office of the State Auditor found positive results overall in the most recent audits of Los Alamos County’s governmental entities.
The Findings Report: A Summary of New Mexico’s Governmental Financial Audits compiles financial information from across the state and can be used to shine a light on how public dollars in regional governments are protected and managed.
“New Mexico can be proud that the vast majority of our state and local govrnments are accounting for public dollars in a transparent and Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter Nov. 4 To Nov. 9, 2015
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.
MARISSA SPARKS
Nov. 4 at 2:40 a.m. / Police arrested Marissa Sparks, 23, of Los Alamos at 38th Street and Diamond Drive on an outstanding Magistrate Court warrant.
JOSHUA LUCERO
Nov. 4 at 7:18 p.m. / Police arrested Joshua Lucero, 19, of Espanola at 182 Central Park Square and charged him with shoplifting. The estimated loss is less than $500.
Scenes From Today’s Signing Ceremony Establishing Manhattan Project National Historical Park
From left, Los Alamos County Council Chair Kristin Henderson, former Councilor Fran Berting, Los Alamos Historical Society Executive Director Heather McClenahan, Dr. Ben Neal, second from right, and at far right, Bandelier Superintendent Jason Lott join U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, and seated, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell and U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz at this morning’s signing ceremony, in Washington, D.C., to officially establish the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. Courtesy/NPS
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell Read More
MPNHP Visitor Center Grand Opening Wednesday
COUNTY News:
The community is invited to the grand opening celebration of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitor Center at 10 a.m., Wednesday, at 475 20th St. in the Los Alamos Community Building.
Following the Park Visitor Center event, the community is invited to walk across the street to Historic Fuller Lodge for the 11 a.m. Veterans’ Day ceremony. Lunch will be served inside Fuller Lodge following the celebration, courtesy of the Los Alamos Combined Veterans’ and Community Organizations.
Officials Sign MOA Establishing Manhattan Project National Historical Park
ECA Treasurer and Los Alamos County Council Chair Kristin Henderson
ECA News:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Moniz and U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Jewell are holding a ceremony today to sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) officially establishing the Manhattan Project National Historical Park in Washington, D.C.
Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) and its member communities have worked for almost 10 years to see the creation of Manhattan Project National Historical Park. Leaders of the communities that will host the Park will Read More
Los Alamos Small Business Owners And Advocates Appeal To County Councilors For Assistance
Local small business advocate Debbie Morley speaks during public comment at last Tuesday’s Council meeting asking Council to appoint an ombudsman or some type of small business advocate to address ongoing concerns related to customer service and the business permitting process at the County. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Boomerang Consignment and Resale owner Anna Dillane asks Council to help small businesses in Los Alamos. In a follow up email to Council Dillane said, ‘The comments made specifically by Councilor Chrobocinski, Councilor Read More
Amy Storey Announces A Night In MANH(A)TTAN
Amy Storey of Los Alamos announces at last Tuesday’s Council meeting the ‘A Night in MANH(A)TTAN’ event coming to Fuller Lodge Nov. 14. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Amy Story of Los Alamos broke the news at Tuesday’s County Council meeting in Council Chambers that just in time for the holidays, the community has the opportunity to step back into the Manhattan Project era … and capture it on film.
Check out the MANH(A)TTAN WGN America Facebook page for style ideas and come dressed for the 1940’s. Film crew professionals from the set of the Read More
Property Tax Reminder: First Half Due By Dec. 10
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County property tax bills for 2015 were mailed to property owners last week. The first half installment becomes delinquent after Thursday, Dec. 10.
Payment must either be made in person at the 311 Customer Care Center by 5 p.m. Dec. 10 or postmarked by midnight that same day to avoid late payment penalty and interest charges.
The 311 Customer Care Center is inside the Municipal Building lobby at 1000 Central Ave., and open 8-5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Payments should be mailed to P.O. Box 99, Los Alamos, NM 87544.
Payments also are accepted Read More
VFW Hosts Veterans Day Ceremony 11 a.m. Nov. 11
VFW News:
VFW Post 8874 is hosting this year’s Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in front of Fuller Lodge (grassy area, by flag pole).
This year’s event is unique in that the VFW has joined with Los Alamos County to celebrate both Veterans Day and the signing of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park. The County’s ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. in front of the Los Alamos Youth Center building at 20th and Central Avenue.
Lunch furnished by numerous Veterans and Fraternal organization and catered by Smokin’ Bear BBQ will follow the 11 a.m. Veterans Day ceremony Read More
Los Alamos County Is Top HAT Award Finalist
NMHA News:Los Alamos County’s Visitors Guide has been selected as a finalist in the Best Print Advertising catagory.
Front-of-the-House Hospitality:
Trick-Or-Treat On Mainstreet Mockumentaries Due Nov. 13
PFC News:Chamber Business Breakfast Focuses On County Sign Code Tuesday, Nov. 17
BUSINESS News:
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce is inviting chamber members and non-chamber member businesses alike to attend a special Chamber Business Breakfast focused on the County sign code.
Business owners and managers are invited to enjoy breakfast and then roll up their sleeves to review specific sections of the code, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17.
Attendees will be divided into small groups, each assigned a small section of the code to discuss and develop suggestions for how it might be more business friendly. The use of banners, feather signs, monument signs, commercial flags, Read More
Access To Los Alamos Reservoir And Surrounding Area Closed Nov. 9, 2015 Through June 30, 2016
The access road leading up to the reservoir shows flood damage. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Pedestrian and motor vehicle access to the Los Alamos Reservoir will be restricted Monday, Nov. 9, and continue through June 2016.
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities awarded a contract to CBKN Dirtworks, Inc. to restore the reservoir after several flood events filled it with sediment and compromised the access road.
Department officials warn that construction crews with heavy equipment will be utilizing the single dirt road leading up to the Los Alamos Canyon Dam and Reservoir Read More
