Golf Course Club House Taking Shape
Workers near the entrance to the Los Alamos Golf Course Club House remodeling project under construction on Diamond Drive. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Cedar the Dog Needs a Home Today!
Worker Digs Deep Hole Near Fuller Lodge
Remodeling and upgrade work continue around Fuller Lodge. This worker was spotted digging deep inside a large hole. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
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Finishing Touches Underway on Canada del Buey Trail
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
New Solid Waste and Recycling Fees in Los Alamos County
COUNTY News:
On Aug. 27, Los Alamos County Council passed new rates for the Environmental Services Division. The approved new rates will go into effect Sept. 30.
These new rates will adjust a variety of fees currently charged at the Los Alamos County Eco Station and fees charged for roll-off services. The changes will not impact monthly residential solid waste fees or commercial dumpster fees.
The new rates will serve as a tool to assist in the creation of a more sustainable community. The County has eliminated the tipping fee for cardboard and metal, drastically reduced the tipping fee Read More
County Repairs Multiple Power Outages Sunday
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities Officials reported that power was fully restored by Monday to the many customers who lost electricity following Sunday’s storm.
High wind, rain and lightning caused multiple outages Sunday evening throughout the Los Alamos town site. DPU electric lineman worked around the clock until Monday morning.
Reported Sunday at 7:10 p.m., crews responded to an outage in the 35th and 38th Street neighborhood and repaired a blown fuse. Power was restored by 7:23 p.m. to the 60 affected customers.
A downed power line was reported Read More
Los Alamos Police Blotter: Sept. 6-Sept. 18, 2013
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.
Sept. 6 at 5:58 p.m. / A 31-year-old Los Alamos woman reported that she was the victim of bribery, intimidation and retaliation against a witness. The matter is under investigation.
Sept. 6 at 9:47 p.m. / A 31-year-old Los Alamos man reported that someone took his vehicle parked on Sherwood Boulevard. The estimated loss is more than $2,500.
Sept. 12 at 3:52 a.m. / A 40-year-old Los Alamos woman Read More
Los Alamos County’s David Griggs Retires
Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
David Griggs, Laura Gonzales, Julie Habiger and Leslie Bucklin. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Julie Habiger and Leslie Bucklin, center, discuss technical aspects of a slide show presented during Friday’s retirement party for David Griggs. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report
A beloved figure at the County and around the community, David Griggs retired Friday.
All week long friends and colleagues stopped by his office to bid him farewell and a large group gathered Friday for his luau Read More
Dallas the Dog Needs Family Fast!
Shelter Dogs Need Homes Fast!
The Los Alamos County Animal Shelter continues to be inundated with pets. While three dogs were adopted last week – even more have arrived to take their place. Anyone who ever thought about adopting a dog is urged to stop by the shelter as soon as possible. Something special develops between an owner and a rescue dog … the dog will love you forever. Courtesy/LACAS Read More
The Cone Zone: Week of Sept. 23
Public Works Projects:
For more information about the projects listed below, please e-mail lacpw@lacnm.us, call 662-8150, or visit the “Projects” link at www.losalamosnm.us. Please slow down and use caution as you travel through these construction areas.
Eastern Area 2 Concrete, Paving & Utility Project – Phase 2:
15th Street: Due to problems resulting from the recent rain, work on 15th Street will primarily consist of dewatering and sweeping activities. The road closure between Myrtle and Oakwood north will remain in place until Sept. 25. Access at Oakwood South and Sage Loop Read More
Los Alamos County Line
It’s been a hectic week for County employees with all the clean up activities needed after the big rain storms that came through Los Alamos and White Rock last week. So, this week’s County Line newsletter gives you a brief update on some of those activities, but otherwise, it’s “short and sweet” this time.
A Council Meeting Friday…
Remember, this next Friday (Sept. 27) the Council will hold a lunchtime meeting to encourage broader participation by citizens! The meeting starts at noon in Council Chambers
LANL Briefs Media on Flood Damage
LANL’s Dave McInroy at Friday’s media briefing describes flood damage to area canyons. McInroy stands in front of the LANL weir that he believes saved the ‘Y’ highway interchange from serious damage. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Although most Los Alamos National Laboratory facilities on mesa tops came through last week’s flooding with minimal impact, damage to canyons on and off LANL property has been extensive. During a media briefing Friday, Dave McInroy, director of LANL’s environmental correction Read More
Give Muni Building Some Space Saturday
COUNTY News:
This Saturday the contractor for the Municipal Building project will be performing warranty work on the HVAC roof-top system.
Residents may see a large crane on-site hoisting some large pieces of equipment onto the roof.
Although the building is closed to the public Saturday, residents are asked to stay clear of the parking lot and use of Central Avenue entrance to access the US mail box located on the west side building if at all possible. Read More
Los Alamos County Issues Disaster Emergency Declaration
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Administrator Harry Burgess issued a disaster emergency declaration this afternoon in the wake of last week’s storm events, which delivered over seven inches of rainfall to the County – surpassing storm specifications for 100-year flood events.
“In the week following the major storms that impacted Los Alamos County – especially storms that came through Los Alamos the morning of Friday, Sept. 13 – our crews have had the opportunity to sweep through the community and our surrounding canyons to check for damage to infrastructure. The effects of the Read More
County Releases Third Flood Damage Estimates to FEMA, State
A section of road in Rendija Canyon requiring the installation of a culvert. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has released its third issuance to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of New Mexico of estimated costs from flood damage as a result of the recent barrage of storms in the area.
Rendija Canyon Road – San Ildefonso Access:
The road to the Guaje Canyon well field has washed out in several locations, and access to Guaje Canyon from the east end of Rendija Canyon Road (San Ildefonso) allows for a more economical means of mobilizing equipment to the Read More
DPU Flood Damage Estimates Top $2.6 Million
Debris at dam spillway. Courtesy/DPU
DPU News:
The Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities has identified damages from recent flooding in and around the County that impacts existing infrastructure, projects and operations. There are a number of other damages that have not yet been assessed as well.
Los Alamos Reservoir: The reservoir has filled with silt and debris from the recent floods and the access road has washed out and the underlying waterline exposed and damaged. The estimated cost to repair for dredging is $1,500,000; road repair/reconstruction is $750,000; and waterline Read More
County Releases Flood Damage Estimates
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County this morning released rough cost estimates from Public Works regarding flood damage from rain storm events leading up to and including the Friday, Sept. 13 severe deluge. Watch for flood damage photos and cost estimates from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities in the Los Alamos Daily Post shortly.
West holding pond at Pajarito Cliffs Site, culverts blown out, rip rap and culverts washed down the canyon. Cleanup and repair estimates are $350,000. Courtesy/LAC
Six feet deep gravel and mud covering drainage inlet at Ponderosa Estates. The larger ~48” Read More
Council to Revisit Strategic Plan
In a Work Session Tuesday night, the Los Alamos County Council decided to revisit the Los Alamos County Strategic Plan. Adopted in July 2011, the Plan contains 10 focus areas and 16 goals. Councilors elected to office after the adoption of the plan said they would like to have more input into the stated goals. Several Councilors said that it would be useful to put the progress toward the goals into a more measurable format. Councilor Rick Reiss said not enough emphasis was placed on housing, while Councilor Kristin Henderson wanted to place more emphasis on culture, recreation and education, asTrails Throughout Los Alamos Remain Open
COUNTY News:
Trails status after Friday’s flooding: Open Space Specialist Craig Martin reports that nothing is closed, but there are lots of repairs needed, particularly on the Forest Service trails along West Jemez Road.
By Wednesday evening, volunteers hope to have the hazardous sections of Forest Service trails re-routed. Volunteers will be working on Water Canyon trails starting Wednesday evening and hope to have most of that trail fixed by early next week.
The only major effect on the County network of trails is the road in Pueblo Canyon – for mountain biking fans, be advised Read More
