Planned Power Outage for Timber Ridge Apartments
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities has scheduled a power outage for apartments on Timber Ridge Road and the Trinity Village Apartments Wednesday, July 9.
Electricity will be shut off at 9 a.m. and will be restored at around noon.
In support of DPU’s Electric Reliability Plan, DPU linemen are proactively replacing critical underground switchgear infrastructure identified as needing to be upgraded. This type of work requires a full power shutdown for three hours to allow linemen to complete this work safely.
“We are sensitive to the inconvenience that scheduled Read More
New Hearing Loop at Fuller Lodge Helps Hearing Impaired
COUNTY News:
There’s good news for those with a hearing impairment who may have had difficulty hearing presentations at Fuller Lodge — Los Alamos County recently completed installation of a new T-coil hearing loop inside the large Pajarito Room commonly used for events.
The hearing assistance system ties into the portable sound system used at the lodge and allows individuals with T-coil hearing aids to hear presentations better. Set up for Fuller Lodge events will now incorporate activation of the T-coil loop as a standard set-up when the sound system is booked as part of facility Read More
What a Tiered Water Rate System in Peak Summer Months Means to Consumers
DPU Deputy Manager for Finance and Administration Bob Westervelt draws calculations on a white board in the DPU conference room during a meeting Thursday. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
DPU Deputy Manager-Administration/Finance Bob Westerfelt breaks out the calculator to crunch some numbers during a meeting Thursday with DPU Business Operations Manager Karen Kendall, left, DPU Conservation Officer Christine Chavez and the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.comFor decades the water rates in Los
Reading in the 21st Century … Everywhere, Any Time
LACLS News:
Anyone who has a library card can choose from a wide range of reading possibilities through the Los Alamos County Library System (LACLS).
At the County’s two libraries, Mesa Public Library and the White Rock branch library, you’ll find books, movies, books on tape and CD, newspapers and magazines. If your preferred method of reading is on a computer, tablet or phone, LACLS also provides those formats to patrons.
Overdrive is the service the library subscribes to, to allow patrons to have access to the electronic book formats- audiobooks and e-books; Zinio is the service that provides Read More
Businesses Interested in Owning Space Invited to 1010 Central Avenue Development Meeting July 9
Los Alamos County Municipal Building, at right, and at far left, the site of the 1010 Central Avenue development project. Courtesy/LAC
BUSINESS News:
Do you have a retail, restaurant or end-consumer related business? Are you interested in owning your own business space, right in Downtown Los Alamos?
If so, you are invited to attend a meeting 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 at 160 Central Park Square to express your interest in space at a new development at 1010 Central Ave. The developer, Michael Vigil of MV Industries, Inc., will be present to answer questions.
Project background:
The site known Read More
Cone Zone: Week of July 7
COUNTY News:
Upcoming Road Construction
For more information about the projects listed below, please 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.
Central Avenue Improvements Project:
Central Avenue continues to be fully closed between 15th Street and 20th Street between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. for night work.
During the daytime, Central Avenue between 15th Street and 20th Street will consist of one lane of westbound traffic. Eastbound Central traffic will be detoured to Deacon Read More
Los Alamos Police Prevail Against Firefighters in July 4th Softball Game
LAPD softball team members. Courtesy photo
LAFD and LAPD gather for a photo. Courtesy photo
Scene from Friday’s softball game between LAPD and LAFD. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Members of the Los Alamos Police Department and Los Alamos Fire Department squared off Friday morning at Overlook Park for their annual Fourth of July softball game.
There was no mistaken the intent of the police officers as they hammered in run after run, amassing a final score of 40-9. They were clearly out for redemption after their defeat in the “Battle of the Badges” basketball Read More
Planned Outage to Affect Some 300 Customers at East End of North Mesa
Map of homes to be affected by Tuesday’s 30-minute planned power outage at the east end of North Mesa. Courtesy/DPU
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities has scheduled a 30-minute power outage at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 8 that will affect approximately 300 customers at the east end of North Mesa.
DPU linemen will be moving and making new electrical connections along Cheyenne and Sioux streets in support of an underground residential distribution (URD) replacement project in Tsikumu Village.
Customers affected by the brief outage are east of San Ildefonso Road Read More
Pet of the Week: Vela the Dog
Vela the dog. Courtesy/FOS
SHELTER News:
Vela the dog is as close to perfect as it gets, and we can’t say enough good things about her. She is about 18 months old. She is a spayed female Dutch shepherd cross.
Vela is energetic, but polite, gets along well with adults, gentle children, and most other dogs. She enjoys the dog park and is good on leash walks. She has a lovely multi-colored short coat. For a personal introduction to Vela, call her sponsor at 505.660.1648.
The Los Alamos Animal Shelter, 226 East Road, 505.662.8179, has a great selection of adoptable pets; see Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: June 26 to June 30, 2014
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.
IRENE TSE‑PE
June 26 at 2:30 a.m. / Police arrested Irene Tse-Pe, 52, of Santa Fe at 2470 East Road and charged her with aggravated DWI: Refusal to submit to chemical testing.
June 26 at 9:34 a.m. / Police responded to an unattended death on Ponderosa. Foul play is not suspected.
June 27 at 8:54 p.m. / A 19-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone burglarized his vehicle parked on Connie Read More
Central Avenue Improvements Project Update
Central Avenue construction underway. Photo by Michael Carlson
COUNTY News:
Update as of July 3 – the project area for the Central Avenue Improvements Project underway is Central Avenue from 15th Street to Oppenheimer and Oppenheimer from Trinity Drive north to the library driveway, ending at the entrance to the west parking lot.
Improvements include mill and overlay of asphalt, upgrade all sidewalk ramps to ADA standards, one additional crosswalk, concrete pedestrian crossings, tree removal and replacement, changes to planters, and changes to street and pedestrian lighting. Read More
44th Army Band Plays Ashley Pond 7 p.m. Today
New Mexico National Guard’s 44th Army Band. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Anna Doo
COMMUNITY News:
The New Mexico Army National Guard’s 44th Army Band led and conducted by Chief Warrant Officer 4 Wendy Reyes and 1st Sgt. Ralph Harris, will perform in Los Alamos at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 8 at Ashley Pond Park.
The 44th Army Band is culminating its northern New Mexico summer tour of free concerts this week with performances in Los Alamos, Santa Rosa and Albuquerque.
The greater ensemble is made up of multiple musical support teams, which are smaller musical groups or ensembles. “Breaking Read More
Worked Continued Late Tuesday on Central Avenue Improvements Project
Major work was underway late Tuesday on the Central Avenue Improvememts project. Photo by Michael Carlson
Photo by Michael Carlson
Photo by Michael Carlson Read More
Alert: Traffic Reduced to One Lane on N.M. 4
DPU News:
Public Works crews were expecting to complete road repairs by 4 p.m. today, however, they are not going to make it.
It now appears that the road work will not be completed until after 6 p.m. today.
Traffic is currently reduced to one lane. Evening commuters who usually use Pajarito Road are advised to select an alternate route such as the truck route (East Jemez Road). Read More
Central Avenue Improvements Project Underway
The eastbound lane is closed on Central Avenue as the Central Avenue Improvements Project gets underway with trees removed overnight and roadwork beginning this morning. Courtesy/LAC
Work is underway on the Central Avenue Improvements Project. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
The Central Avenue Improvements Project is underway. The design elements included in this project have been vetted with the public through a public meeting held Feb. 26 at Fuller Lodge, at the March 6 Transportation Board meeting, an additional public meeting March 11, at the April 3 Transportation Read More
DPU: Water in White Rock May Be Cloudy But Is Safe
Traffic moves slowly this morning at the site of Tuesday’s water main break on N.M. 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
DPU News:
DPU Water crews worked until 2 a.m. Tuesday to replace a corroded section of water main that blew out Monday afternoon.
Water in White may be cloudy due to entrained air, but is perfectly safe to drink, according to the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities Department (DPU).
Public Works crews are bringing N.M. 4 back up to grade before paving the eastbound lane and then moving to pave the westbound lane.
Traffic control devices remain Read More
4th of July Schedule of Events at Overlook Park
COMMUNITY News:
The Kiwanis Club of Los Alamos has announced the schedule of events for the 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks Show at Overlook Park in White Rock.
The day’s events will commence at 2 p.m. Friday with music, bouncy toys, skydiving and more. Atomic City Transit will provide free transportation to the park. A suggested donation of $5 per person (not including kids ages 12 and under) will be requested by Kiwanis members at the entry gates to Overlook Park.
Events Schedule:
- 2-9 p.m. – Bouncy toys
- 2-5 p.m. – Recorded music provided by Outlaw Country 107.5
County All-Stars Win First Game of District Play
Isabella Robertson at the plate. Photo by Alan Kirk
SPORTS News:
Competing in seriously hot temperatures, the Los Alamos County All-Stars minors 9-10’s won the first game of district play Sunday against Pojoaque, 19-2.
The team will play again at 6 p.m. this Wednesday at Bun Ryan Field against Espanola. Should they win, they will advance to state.
Police Chief Speaks at ‘Lunch with a Leader’ July 15
Chief Dino Sgambellone
County Workers Guide Traffic Through N.M. 4 While Crews Repair Water Main Break
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
Late this afternoon, County workers guided motorists through a stretch of N.M. 4 northeast of the Rover Boulevard intersection where a water main break occurred at approximately 1 p.m. today.
Water crews were dispatched to excavate the area and make repairs, said officials with the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities.
DPU stated that no customers were without water, but some may have experienced low water pressure.
DPU estimates that repairs Read More
