Great American Backyard Campout June 13-14
Courtesy image
COUNTY News:
The Great American Backyard Campout is 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. June 13-14 at Overlook Park in White Rock.
Families are invited to participate in camping activities such as camping bingo, a nature scavenger hunt, star gazing, glow in the dark ring toss and more.
Bring a musical instrument for the chance to join in and create a classic camp song jam.
Don’t have a tent? No problem – call the Los Alamos County Recreation Division at 505.662.8173 to rent one. Read More
Clean Up Los Alamos Day Nets About 1,000 Pounds
Pile of trash. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
What a Difference a Day Makes…
Results are in for this year’s “Clean Up Los Alamos Day” May 2 and the Los Alamos County Environmental Services Division reports that 200 participants in 25 teams were out and about cleaning up the local community.
The teams collected about 1,000 pounds of trash in one day and the County thanks the volunteers. Read More
Los Alamos Police Host Coffee With A Cop June 29
LAPD News:
- Program offers opportunity to meet local officers, discuss community issues
On June 29, officers from the Los Alamos County Police Department and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships and drink coffee.
All community members are invited to attend the event, which begins at 8 a.m. at Morning Glory Baking Company, 1377 Diamond Dr.
Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in the Los Alamos community.
The majority of Read More
Q&A: Council Weighs In On Potential Impact Of Manhattan Project National Historical Park
A banner is placed near Central Avenue/Trinity Drive to welcome the MPNHP Field Team arriving Tuesday in Los Alamos for three day of meetings, tours and to gather input from the public. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
With the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Field Team arriving in Los Alamos Tuesday, members of the Los Alamos County Council took time to answer questions regarding the potential impact the Park may have on the local community.
MPNHP Q&A
Council Chair Kristin Henderson:
ECA Peer Exchange: Implementation Of The Manhattan Project National Historical Park July 16-17
Energy Community Alliance News:
The ECA Peer Exchange: Implementation Of The Manhattan Project National Historical Park is set for July 16-17 in Los Alamos.
ECA’s Peer Exchange on Implementing the Manhattan Project National Historical Park will focus on the efforts of the Federal Government and communities of Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, and Hanford to ensure this new national park comes to fruition.
Local elected officials and administrators from the three sites will be joined by officials from the Department of Energy, National Parks Service, local economic development organizations, and Read More
Tsikimu Village Fire Victims Account Now Closed
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County would like to thank all those who contributed to the fund to help the victims of the May 15 fire in Tsikimu Village.
The total amount collected was $645.
The account is now closed at Los Alamos National Bank and the check was delivered to the beneficiaries this morning. Read More
Open Forum Plastic Bag Ban Discussion Reopens
COUNTY News:
Did you have an opportunity to provide feedback regarding the Plastic Bag Ban Discussion?
No? Well good news, the County has reopened the Open Forum and the new deadline for participation is noon Monday, June 15.
Click here to participate https:////www.losalamosnm.us/gov/Pages/PublicCommentForum.aspx. Read More
Notice Of Potential Quorum At Fuller Lodge June 2
LAC News:Roaming Cat Found On Questa
Roaming cat found on Questa. Courtesy/LAC
SHELTER News:
This tortie cat with little tan paws was found roaming Sunday on Questa Street in Los Alamos.
She is safe at the Los Alamos Animal Shelter. She is very friendly. Her family must be missing her.
Anyone with information about this cat is asked to contact the Los Alamos Animal Shelter at 226 East Road or call 505.662.8179.
Shelter hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays.
Los Alamos Ranks 2nd In Top 100 Most Livable Small Towns In America
The Hill Stompers, an award-winning jazzy street band. Courtesy/livibility.com
LIVABILITY News:
- Inaugural List Ranks America’s Best Small Towns to Live, Work and Play
Livability explores what makes small-to-medium sized cities great places to live and Los Alamos ranks number two on our 2015 Top 100 Best Small Towns in America list.
Through proprietary research studies, engaging articles and original photography and video, we examine topics related to community amenities, education, sustainability, transportation, housing and the economy. We then leverage that expertise to develop Read More
LAFD Launches Hydrant Testing June-October
The Los Alamos Fire Department will conduct fire hydrant testing around the community through October. Courtesy/LAFD
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) will be testing fire hydrants throughout Los Alamos County through October.
The purpose of hydrant testing is to ensure that they will provide an adequate water supply for fire suppression and to flush out sediments that have accumulated in the water distribution system over the past year. These tests are part of the regular hydrant maintenance program and are done in conjunction with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities Read More
Reminder: Public Meeting With MPNHP Field Team, NPS & DOE Representatives Tuesday
COUNTY News:
The County has issued a reminder that the community is invited to attend the public meeting and reception for the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Field Team with National Park Service and DOE representatives.
The public meeting is 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 2 at Fuller Lodge and refreshments will be served.
The County asks the public to plan to park at the Library overflow lot or at the Justice Center across the street – or use the Atomic City Transit downtown circulator. Parking lots and traffic around Bathtub Row and Central Avenue will be congested at 5 p.m. due to the large Read More
Community Soccer Field Temporary Closure June 8
Community Soccer Field. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Community Soccer Field at 1670 Nector St., will be closed for Irrigation and Turf renovations beginning June 8.
This project is expected to take two months and is scheduled for completion Aug. 7.
The Tot Lot will be fenced off and accessible to the public from Peach Street.
Please respect the construction site, which will be closed to the public. Read More
DPU Customer Satisfaction Survey Underway
DPU News:
UNM-LA Announces Alternate Parking During County’s Road Improvement Project
Road crews pour new curbs for the access road to parking lot behind UNM-LA. Courtesy/UNM-LAUNM-LA News:
The University of New Mexico-Los Alamos would like UNM-LA students and parents of children participating in the Career Exploration Programs beginning Monday, June 1, to be aware that parking will be limited on the UNM-LA campus due to road construction.
The Los Alamos County Western Area Phase 3 Project is currently underway and access to the parking lot behind the UNM-LA campus has been closed until the project is completed later in June. The work will include grading, widening, repaving, Read More
Pet Of The Week: Panda The Puppy
Panda the puppy. Courtesy photoLos Alamos Safety Association Honors Local Heroes
A group shot of the heroes honored at the LAPSA annual awards banquet held May 10 at La Mesita Restaurant in Pojoaque. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
LAPSA members fill La Mesita Restaurant for the May 10 banquet. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
From left, Los Alamos Police Cmdr. Oliver Morris, Donna Martinez of LANL’s PS-1, Det. Joseph Robinson, Espanola Deputy Police Chief Miguel Maez and LAPD Det. Daniel Roberts. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
It takes a community to save a life … that was the theme throughout Read More
Tables And Path Installed At Downtown Picnic Area
County crews created a winding pathway and installed picnic tables today in the stretch of property adjacent to the Municipal Building parking lot along Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Workers create a walking path and install picnic tables today in vacant land along Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
Crews installed picnic tables and created a winding pathway as the beautification project nears completion on the stretch of property adjacent to the Municipal Building parking lot along Central Avenue, crews
The vacant land is Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of June 1
COUNTY News:
Road Construction Update: Week of June 1
For more information about the projects listed below, e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones.
Note: the below information is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Western Area Improvements Phase 3:
Work on 40th Street at UNM-LA from the roundabout to the Western parking lot continues. The parking lot will remain closed for reconstruction, utility work and Read More
A Step Forward On Public Communication By Los Alamos County
By SUSAN O’LEARYI’m pleased to report that the County Manager’s monthly report, which provides information about county projects and performance, will become a standing agenda item on the second Council meeting of each month.
This change will give the County Manager a structured opportunity to discuss high priority or time sensitive initiatives in the report, which has been distributed to Council members for some time.
Typical report topics include updates on ongoing construction projects or information about extraordinary achievements. Read More
