Century Link Service Expected To Be Restored Wednesday
Staff Report:
It is reported on the County’s website that the Century Link internet service outage that has affected the townsite since mid-morning is expected to be restored Wednesday morning.
In response to today’s cell phone and internet outage, which was caused by a third party contractor damaging a Lumen line on N.M. 4 between Los Alamos and White Rock, Lumen Internal Communications Senior Manager Allison Cameron said, “Our technicians are working hard to fix a fiber cut disruption due to third-party construction, affecting some customers near White Rock, New Mexico. Read More
Los Alamos County Updates On Cell Phone And Internet Outage
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County provided an update on cell phone and internet service at 3:17 p.m. today. The County reports that General Lumen outage is impacting cell and internet service. 9-1-1is operational for emergencies only.
Cell And Internet Outage Caused By Damaged Lumen Line
COUNTY News:
County Parks & Recreation Board Meeting Thursday
COUNTY News:
The County Parks and Recreation Board meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m., Thursday evening, March 13, 2025. Click here to view the full agenda. Read More
Op-Ed: Los Alamos Needs A Bike Park
From Bike Park Working Group:
Los Alamos is a biking town without the infrastructure needed to introduce new riders to the sport. At 5:30 p.m. this Wednesday, at the golf course, the County is holding a meeting to discuss the future of North Mesa’s open space. It’s an opportunity to give our community something it’s lacking: a bike park.
Our town is home to some of the best mountain biking in New Mexico, yet most trails cater to advanced riders, leaving beginners and kids without a safe place to learn. A bike park—with a paved pump track and skills area—would provide a dedicated space Read More
County: First Of Two Open Houses Highlighting Capital Improvement Projects Tonight At White Rock Fire Station 3
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County would like to remind the public the first of two open houses will be held tonight, March 10, in White Rock, for the public to learn about capital improvement projects (CIP) under development and recently completed, along with other active projects in the community included in the projected Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
Residents are encouraged to drop in between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and engage with County staff
- TONIGHT: Monday, March 10, at White Rock Fire Station 3 (129 NM4, White Rock).
- NEXT WEEK: Monday, March 17, at the Municipal Building, Council Chambers (1000 Central
County: What’s That Work Underway Along N.M. 4?
Trenching is occurring along N.M. 4 between White Rock and N.M. 502 as part of the N.M. 4 Water Transmission Line Replacement/Fiber Conduit Installation Project. Courtesy/Los Alamos County
New water transmission pipeline is being installed by Wagner Construction along the side of N.M. 4. Courtesy/Los Alamos County
COUNTY News:
About four weeks ago, a project to replace 3.5 miles of ductile iron water transmission pipeline began to take shape between White Rock and the truck route. While the project is expected to be fairly non-disruptive, it has garnered a bit of attention so read on to learn Read More
Dillane: Meet The Steering Committee
By ANNA DILLANE
Steering Comittee Member
Los Alamos Local Business Coalition
The Los Alamos Local Business Coalition was formed in November of 2024 with the goal of fostering a thriving business environment in Los Alamos and White Rock. we are a collaborative organization of local business owners and community members who volunteer our time to advocate for solution-focused policies, structures, and accountability that support local businesses. We work in collaboration with key organizations and incorporate input from the community to address shared priorities for the betterment of Read More
LAPS 2025 All Schools Student Art Show On Display In Step Up Gallery Through March 12
Artwork by LAPS students is on display in the Step Up Gallery through March 12. Courtesy photo
Artwork by Los Alamos Public Schools students includes ceramics, fused glass, paper sculpture and felting alongside paintings and drawings. The exhibit closes March 12. Courtesy photo
STEP UP GALLERY News:
There are only a few days left to see the student art in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. The 2025 All Schools Student Art Show is a showcase of insightful, exuberant, thoughtful, skilled artwork by Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) students.
The show opened Feb. 20 and will close end Read More
Mesa Public Library To Host Author Talk With Deborah Jackson Taffa On Award Winning Memoir ‘Whiskey Tender’
Author Deborah Jackson Taffa
COMMUNITY News:
Mesa Public Library will host national bestselling author Deborah Jackson Taffa, 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 9 in Los Alamos.
Taffa will discuss the importance of the region’s literary voices, educating the next generation of storytellers, and read from her award-winning memoir “Whiskey Tender”.
Taffa is the director of the MFA CW Program at the Institute of American Indian Arts. Her memoir “Whiskey Tender” was a finalist for the 2024 National Book Award, as well as a longlisted title for a 2025 Carnegie Medal of Excellence in Nonfiction. The memoir Read More
LAPD’s Victim Assistant On Domestic Violence & Gaslighting
By LAPD’s Victim Assistant:
The Los Alamos Police Department’s Victim Assistant shares the following information related to Domestic Violence and Gaslighting.
What is Gaslighting?
Gaslighting is a term that describes a type of emotional and psychological abuse in which an abuser convinces his or her victim that the abuse he or she is remembering didn’t occur, or wasn’t nearly as severe as the victim remembers. Gaslighting often makes the victims of abuse doubt their own memory, question themselves, and at times feel like they are going crazy.
Gaslighting can be hard to recognize, especially Read More
Fire Station 4 Replacement Project Meeting Tonight
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works and the Los Alamos Fire Department remind the community that they are holding an in-person meeting regarding the Fire Station 4 replacement project.
The meeting will be held tonight at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, March 6, in the Fire Department training room on the third floor of the LAFD Administrative Offices at 999 Central Avenue, Los Alamos.
The project is currently in the design phase after the Council’s decision last November to build the new facility adjacent to the existing structure at 4401 Diamond Drive. The upcoming March 6 meeting will permit Read More
High Wind Precaution May Be Put In Place In Los Alamos
COUNTY News:
With high winds in the forecast for today, March 6 and Friday, March 7, the Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) has alerted Los Alamos County of the possibility for loading all power to Los Alamos onto one transmission line temporarily starting this afternoon.
PNM owns and manages two transmission lines that feed power to Los Alamos County. There are currently high wind and red flag (wildfire) warnings in place and this measure would be intended to reduce risk of wildfire.
Per Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) officials, Los Alamos County electricity customers Read More
County Accepting Applications For Personnel Board
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is accepting applications for eligible candidates for appointment to an available vacant seat on the Personnel Board. This vacancy is a three-year term, expiring March 31, 2028. Interested Los Alamos County residents who do not hold public office and are not employed by the County may submit an online application by visiting the County’s Boards and Commissions webpage and selecting “apply.” Applications will be accepted now until the vacancy is filled.
The Personnel Board, comprising five members, serves in an appellate and advisory capacity in the administration Read More
East Park And North Mesa Court Renovations Start Today
COUNTY News:
The IFB25-36 East Park Basketball Court and North Mesa Tennis Courts Renovation Project is set to begin today March 5 as the first phase of this exciting upgrade.
LA Landscaping and More will lead the renovations at both sites, which include the demolition and construction of a new basketball court at East Park and the demolition and construction of tennis and pickleball courts at North Mesa Park, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2025.
This project scope will involve the demolition of the existing courts, fencing, and related structures, followed by the installation Read More
Analysis Of Existing County Plans: Shelved Plans Or Engines Of Economic Growth?
LALBC News:
Local businesses are the lifeblood of Los Alamos—yet doing business here comes with unique challenges. Many in our community feel the hardship of navigating an environment where, despite significant investments in numerous County plans over the years, tangible progress remains elusive. A recent National Community Survey underscores this sentiment, with 77% of Los Alamos residents ranking the improvement of the local business environment as a top priority.
Second Forum: Are County Plans Delivering Results?
Building on the insights from our first forum—where key players Read More
Deep Dive Into Grief: A Community Event On Building Empathy And Connection
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.
Hosted in collaboration with Los Alamos Library, Los Alamos Community Services Department, Los Alamos Courts and JJAB, this event is 5:45-8 p.m. Friday, March 28, at Mesa Public Library in Los Alamos.
Grief is often associated with the loss of a loved one, but it extends far beyond that—touching experiences such as the loss of identity, marriage, religion, retirement, community, divorce, freedom, health and Read More
Los Alamos County Libraries And Social Services Division Relaunch Collaboration To Better Assist The Public
COUNTY News:
Following a successful pilot program last year, Los Alamos County Social Services Division announces the relaunch of its evening hours collaboration with the Mesa Public Library and White Rock Branch Library to begin this week and continue throughout the year.
“We recognize that not everyone can make it into our office to meet with us during regular business hours. An additional benefit is that many people feel the library is a welcoming and non-stigmatizing location to ask questions and seek help,” Social Services Manager Jessica Strong said.
Community members that need assistance Read More
County Utility Work Underway On Central Avenue Today
Courtesy/Los Alamos County
COUNTY News:
Water Production crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will be working along Central Avenue throughout the day. A short section of the south sidewalk will be closed, bike lanes will be closed, and a traffic lane will be shifted throughout the business day starting at 8:30 a.m.
The work zone will be on the eastbound side of Central by the Los Alamos Demonstration Garden that is situated between the Los Alamos Justice Center and Central Avenue. It will continue to the west end of Ashley Pond Park. East-bound traffic on Central will Read More
Community Invited To Electrification Meeting March 13
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will host a town hall meeting on electrification Thursday, March 13, at the Los Alamos Nature Center, 2600 Canyon Road. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m.
DPU contracted 1898 & Co., a part of Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., to assess Los Alamos County’s electric distribution system, determine current condition, identify limitations on circuits and substations for hosting new electric generation such as from solar, investigate areas of resiliency and reliability improvement, and investigate supply Read More
