On The Job In Los Alamos: Crew Builds Sidewalk On Central
On the job in Los Alamos a crew is busy completing the finish work on a new sidewalk Thursday afternoon on Central Avenue near Sugar and Cream. This sidewalk and landscaping project is adjacent to the parking lot on Central near 20th Street at the orange barricades. The old parking lot entrance in this location is being closed and the County is extending the sidewalk and landscaping within the right-of-way to provide continuous pedestrian access. This project began March 12. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
A crew member concentrates on his work Thursday afternoon in downtown Los Alamos. Read More
Historic Preservation Advisory Board To Meet April 2, 2025
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Historic Preservation Advisory Board is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2 in Room 110 of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the pubic.
NOTE: This meeting is in person; however for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:
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The agenda for this meeting is available online at Read More
County Art In Public Places Advisory Board March Update
COUNTY News:
Art in public places helps to create beautiful public spaces and the Art in Public Places Advisory Board values community input.
Ongoing work being pursued by the Board:
- The Board created a Working Group to discuss possible action on the proposed Justice Center Art proposal to purchase art for a Police Officer Memorial.
- Barranca Homestead Working Group update: The Working Group plans to bring language for a call for art, language to survey local residents, and a budget to the April meeting.
- Nature Center Art Proposal Working Group submitted 3 alternative sculpture
LAPD: 2025 Safety Town Starts June 2!
LAPD News:
Safety Town is returning! This free program is for all children entering kindergarten in Fall 2025. It will be held 8 a.m. to noon Monday, June 2, 2025, through Friday, June 6, 2025, at Barranca Elementary School.
Participating children will engage in hands-on activities, arts and crafts projects, public safety interaction and controlled safety situations they may encounter at school, home and/or in the community.
Safety Town guides young children through:
- Bicycle and helmet safety;
- Traffic safety while on a bicycle;
- Intersection safety;
- Wild and domestic animal safety;
- Who
Denver Steels Phase II Improvements Public Meeting April 3
Map of Denver Steels area. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department in collaboration with the Transportation Board invites residents to attend a public input meeting regarding the upcoming Denver Steels Phase II Improvements Project.
The project involves full reconstruction of 36th Street between Orange Street and Ridgeway Drive. It also includes connecting roads Pueblo Drive and Questa Drive between 36th Street and 35th Street, as well as Ridgeway Drive between 37th Street and 35th Street.
The scope of work consists of replacing the existing base course and Read More
Colorado Cordova Named Los Alamos County Fire Marshal
Newly promoted Los Alamos County Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova, right, receives his new helmet and badge at a special gathering with Chief Troy Hughes, center left, and Deputy Chief Wendy Servey, far left, Tuesday morning at the Fire Administration Building at 999 Central Ave. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
- “I’ve been doing this for 40 years and there is no one more ready…” –Chief Troy Hughes
When newly promoted Division Chief/Fire Marshal Colorado Cordova came to town 19 years ago he was searching for a satisfying Read More
NNSA-Los Alamos Field Office Manager Briefs Council
NNSA-LA Field Office Manager Ted Wyka
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Despite the significant changes being churned out at rapid speed in the federal government, NNSA-Los Alamos Field Office Manager Ted Wyka assured Los Alamos County Council that within the field office and in Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), it is business as usual.
Wyka made his report to County Council during its work session March 18.
When Councilor Beverly Neal-Clinton asked if any of the federal initiatives will affect LANL’s role, Wyka said no.
“I think the work that we’re doing Read More
It Takes A Community To Navigate Dire Wildfire Season
Wildland Fire Chief Kelly Sterna speaks with homeowners Ruth and Jim Doyle as he prepares to conduct a free wildland fire home assessment last fall of their North Mesa residence. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
“It’s going to take everybody doing the right thing to really harden our community to wildland fire,” –Wildland Fire Chief Kelly Sterna
It is only March but the seasonal outlook for wildfires is already looking dire.
During a recent Los Alamos Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting, Los Alamos Wildland Read More
Video: Councilor Ryti Shares Highlights Of March 25 Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti shares highlights of Tuesday’s council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
County Proclaims March 29 Vietnam War Veterans Day
Valle Grande Chapter Regent Linda Carol Alt, left, of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution accepts a proclamation from Los Alamos County Councilor Beverly Neal-Clinton designating March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day in Los Alamos County. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Scenes From Ribbon Cutting On Kinnikinnik Park ADA Trail
Alex Morgan, center, snips the ribbon on the newly re-done Kinnikinnik Park ADA Trail Tuesday afternoon along with Community Services Department Director Cory Styron, far left, Los Alamos Council Councilor Ryn Herrmann, third from left, Parks Superintendent Wendy Parker, third from right, Council Chair Theresa Cull, second from right, and New Mexico Recreation Division Program Manager Carl Colonius, far right. This modified trail loop, located beside the Aquatic Center, is a .25-mile section of an existing trail that is now an ADA certified crusher fine trail that utilizes the U.S. Forest Read More
Closures Scheduled For Rover & N.M. 4 In White Rock
COUNTY News:
Drivers in White Rock will see two scheduled road closures over the next two weekends for work under the N.M. 4 Water Transmission Line Replacement/Fiber Conduit Installation Project, managed by the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU).
Both closures are scheduled 7 a.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday. All businesses in the area will remain accessible.
Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30:
Rover Boulevard will be closed at the N.M. 4 intersection for the whole weekend. Drivers who need to turn onto N.M. 4 may follow detour signs to enter from Sherwood Boulevard instead Read More
Deep Dive Into Grief: Community Event On Building Empathy And Connection Friday At Mesa Public Library
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos community is invited to a unique and powerful event designed to foster empathy, connection, and understanding through personal stories of grief.
Only a few spots remain for pre-registration for the Deep Dive into Grief.
Hosted in collaboration with Los Alamos Library, Los Alamos Community Services Department, Los Alamos Courts and Los Alamos JJAB, this event will take place 5:45-8 p.m. Friday, March 28, at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos. Read More
March 11 Council Meeting Audio Recording Now Available
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County experienced a community-wide communications outage March 11, 2025, that affected the ability to provide a Zoom option or a standard recording of the in-person County Council meeting held that evening.
The meeting was held in-person as posted, and members of the public and the media did attend. The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office was able to take minutes as required.
Prior to the meeting, it was determined the Zoom option would not be available; however, staff was able to provide a backup solution to record the meeting. That audio-only recording was uploaded and Read More
Scenes Of 2025 Los Alamos Photography Club Reception
Local photographer Randal Pair explains his work to Shelly Wiemann, center, and Colleen Olinger during the opening reception of the Los Alamos Photography Club show Monday afternoon at the Step Up Gallery inside Mesa Public Library. The show runs through April 30. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
From left, Chris Armstrong, Walter Sandoval and Kelly Kramer check out the special section of the Los Alamos Photography Club Show that celebrates the Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s 25th anniversary. All the photos featured in this section depict the Pajarito Plateau and Read More
Volunteer Cleanup Day At Guaje Pines Cemetery Saturday
COUNTY News:
The Parks and Open Space Division is inviting community members to participate in a Cemetery Cleanup Day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Guaje Pines Cemetery.
This date was rescheduled from March 9, 2025, due to weather conditions. Community members can register here.
This event offers a wonderful opportunity for individuals, families, and veterans to honor their loved ones while helping to maintain the cemetery grounds. Volunteers will assist with a variety of tasks, including cleaning the grounds, removing weeds and vegetation, clearing pine needles, Read More
Preliminary Assessment Work Continues For Community Broadband Network
COUNTY News:
Crews from Kelly Cable continue to make progress assessing existing County-owned conduit in the North Community and Western Area neighborhoods as part of the Los Alamos County Community Broadband Network project.
This preliminary phase of the assessment is now expected to conclude on April 2, earlier than initially anticipated. Crews are working from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Residents are encouraged to avoid parking in designated work zones.
Contracted by Bonfire LLC, Los Alamos County’s vendor, Kelly Cable is evaluating and surveying existing conduits in Read More
County Seeking Feedback On Draft Artificial Turf Designs And Field Realignment Plans
North Mesa Option 1. Courtesy/LAC
North Mesa Option 2. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The second community feedback survey for the ongoing Artificial Turf Study Project is open and will close March 31.
The survey seeks community input on the proposed field realignments, improvements, and artificial turf recommendations for both North Mesa Sports Complex and Overlook Park. The draft plans include significant changes designed to enhance the sports complex, accommodate growing community needs, and improve the overall user experience. Community members are invited to review the two draft Read More
County Arts In Public Places Board Meets Thursday
COUNTY News:
The County Art in Public Places Board will hold a meeting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, March 27, in the Municipal Building, Room 110 (and via Zoom).
Click here to view the agenda. Read More
Holsapple: Comments And Questions On ‘Retail LEDA’ Agenda Item For Tuesday’s County Council Meeting
By KEVIN HOLSAPPLE
Los Alamos Local Business Coalition
- It is great to see attention given to this longstanding gap in the County economic development program. Thank you for undertaking this. Although the first cut is quite generic and simplistic, it is a welcome starting point for discussion.
- The gap analysis appears to be a canned or purchased analysis. What is the source? It is not attributed in the document unless I missed seeing it. Is there the ability for further drill-downs on the available data to supplement understanding?
- Were any local business groups consulted or engaged to help
