County: Addressing Wildlife Issues In Los Alamos
Remove potential food sources and structure landscaping to make your yard less attractive and harder for mountain lions and other predators to hide. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Some challenges facing the Los Alamos County community include interactions with large predators, why it is important not to feed the deer, how wildfire impacts wildlife, and the risks of animals in the roadway.
These and other important topics are addressed to help the community learn how to live with wildlife safely.
Preventing Mountain Lion Encounters in Winter
- Los Alamos County is home to several large predators,
Public Works Dept. Announces Restart Of DP Road Phase II
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Public Works Department announces the restart of scheduled construction on DP Road. The project activities ramped up this past week with material deliveries. Beginning Monday, Feb. 24, new lane closures and flagging operations will begin on DP Road to install the new force main sewer pipe infrastructure.
Motorists visiting DP Road should expect minor delays as there will be one lane road configurations. Traffic in these areas will be managed by flagging operations. Traffic control may change periodically to allow completion of scheduled work including Read More
UNITE’s Arrive Alive Tour® To Visit Los Alamos High School
LAPS News:
- Event to feature virtual reality impaired driving and texting simulator
The Arrive Alive Tour®, sponsored by the Los Alamos County DWI Program is scheduled to visit Los Alamos High School, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 at 1300 Diamond Drive.
UNITE’s Arrive Alive Tour® is the nation’s number-one ranked drunk and distracted driving awareness event, as well as the first-and-only marijuana driving simulator in the country.
The Arrive Alive Tour uses a high-tech, state-of-the-art simulator that allows participants to drive while distracted, drunk, or drugged in a fully functioning Read More
Volunteer Cleanup Day At Guaje Pines Cemetery March 8
COUNTY News:
TheParks 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 8, 2025, at Guaje Pines Cemetery. Community members can register at https://www.volunteerlosalamos.org.
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, basic pruning, and removing old flowers. Read More
Housing Choice Voucher Program Adjusted In Los Alamos
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Social Services office has been notified that the Santa Fe Civic Housing Authority – Española Office will continue providing services to Los Alamos residents through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program; however, monthly in-person visits in Los Alamos have been canceled until further notice.
Through its partnership with Los Alamos County, the Espanola office assists local residents with the Housing Choice Voucher Program, commonly known as Section 8. Previously, a staff member from the Española office scheduled monthly visits to Los Alamos to Read More
Work Resumes On Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project
Map of Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project area. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Construction crews with TLC Plumbing & Utility will resume work this week as part of the Bathtub Row Reconstruction Project, which has been on winter suspension.
The project, a partnership between the County Public Works Department and Department of Public Utilities, involves road and utility improvements on Bathtub Row from Central Avenue to Peach Street, Peach/Nectar Street to 15th Street and utility improvements along 15th Street and 19th Street.
The project is divided into two phases. With Phase 1 completed Read More
Legislative Roundup: 30 Days Remaining In Session
Celeste Ramos, left, Teagan Box, center, and Ewan Herron, with the May Center pet Kiara, the wolf dog in the Rotunda of the state Capitol in Santa Fe on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Kiara comes from the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in Candy Kitchen, in Cibola County, and was at the Capitol to educate people on the organization’s mission of helping wolves. Photo by Michael G. Seamans/The New Mexican
Ella Poolaw, 17, far left, Evan Duran, 17, left center, Isabelle Tickjerhoof, 16, right center, and Jade Lovato, 17, far right, all flamenco dancers with Tierra Adentro of New Mexico, wait to perform for the Read More
Los Alamos County And LANL ECA Moving Out Of Limbo
DPU Manager Philo Shelton
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
After a period of uncertainty, the energy coordination agreement (ECA) between Los Alamos County and Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) received some assurance for its continuation through a request to extend the existing ECA for six months.
Department of Public Utilities Manager Philo Shelton reported that as of Tuesday, NNSA requested a six-month extension to the current ECA and was told a determination should be made Thursday.
“We are definitely in weekly communication with our counterparts, Read More
Transportation Board Recommends County Plans To Improve N.M. 4 Crossing And Multi-Use Trail
Los Alamos County Transportation Board weighed in on the N.M. 4 crossing and multi-use trail improvements during its Feb. 6 meeting. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Plans for the N.M. 4 crossing and multi-use trail improvements are moving forward and while those plans do not include a traffic light at either the Sherwood Boulevard or La Vista intersections, the idea to install a signal is not abandoned.
During its meeting Feb. 6, the Los Alamos County Transportation Board approved 5-1, with board member Joshua Muck Read More
Canceled: Los Alamos County Personnel Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Personnel Board meeting scheduled for Feb. 25 has been canceled due to a lack of business to discuss. Read More
Los Alamos Golf Course Practice Range Opens March 8
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The practice range at the Los Alamos County Golf Course will officially open Saturday, March 8.
The practice range will be available for use during the following hours:
- March 8 – 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; and
- March 9 and going forward, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The putting green will also be open beginning March 8.
Note: The new short game practice area and the new chipping green will not be open until further notice.
Additionally, the full 18-hole course is scheduled to have a soft opening March 22 and March 23, with the full opening for the season beginning March 29.
As the golf Read More
Community Invited To Urban Trail Ribbon Cutting Feb. 26
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County invites the community to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Urban Trail. The ceremony will take place 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 on the Urban Trail Boardwalk next to the Canyon Road Tennis Courts.
Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to enjoy refreshments at Fuller Lodge.
This event marks a significant milestone for the community, highlighting a valuable addition to the local transportation system that enhances mobility, recreation, and environmental sustainability.
During the ceremony, special recognition will be given to key individuals Read More
Water Transmission Line Replacement & Fiber Conduit Installation Underway Along NM 4
Work underway Wednesday morning along N.M. 4. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Map of construction of a new water transmission line underway along N.M. 4. Courtesy/LAC
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
A planned reconstruction of N.M. 4 between N.M. 502 and Rover Boulevard in White Rock by the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) has prompted the need for a new 16” water transmission line. It will be constructed and placed outside of the planned expanded roadway. The existing transmission line has experienced multiple breaks and would be Read More
Enjoy Films From Eight Countries At The Second Annual Los Alamos Film & Culture Festival Feb. 21-23
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County invites film lovers to attend the upcoming international entertainment event—the second annual Los Alamos Film & Culture Festival. Held Feb. 21–23, the festival will feature over 20 films and shorts from eight different countries. Presented by Los Alamos County, the festival focuses on celebrating cultures from around the world with the mission of combating xenophobia and racism through storytelling.
Films kick off at 3 p.m., Friday, Feb. 21 with student-created films until 4:30 p.m., Friday will wrap up with a feature film and a short film from 5–6:30 Read More
Council To Hold Public Hearing On C-PACE Financing
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council will hold a public hearing 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 in Council Chambers, 1000 Central Ave., to consider an ordinance establishing the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) program. A virtual attendance option will be available via Zoom.
The proposed ordinance, presented by the Department of Public Utilities, would enable an alternative financing option for commercial property owners seeking to make energy-efficient, water-saving, or resiliency-related improvements. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend the meeting Read More
Canceled: County P&Z Meeting Scheduled For Feb. 26
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting scheduled for Feb. 26, has been canceled because no applications were submitted for this meeting date. Read More
County Wildland Fire Preparedness Meeting March 5
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Fire Department’s Wildland Fire Division in collaboration with the Los Alamos County Office of Emergency Management will give a Wildland Fire Preparedness presentation, hosted by the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). Local businesses and residents are encouraged to attend the virtual meeting from 9 – 10 a.m., March 5. Experts will discuss tools and knowledge community members can utilize to help reduce wildfire risk to protect individuals and property. Please join via Zoom.
“I cannot stress enough the importance of preparing in advance for the coming Read More
Third Listening Session For The Artificial Turf Study Feb. 27
COUNTY News:
The third Public Engagement Listening Session for the ongoing Artificial Turf Study will take place from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Feb. 27, at Fuller Lodge. This session provides an opportunity for community members to review proposed scenarios of field layouts at North Mesa and Overlook facilities. The scenarios include a mix of artificial and turf fields at both locations. Attendees will be able to ask questions and offer feedback on the study’s progress. For those unable to attend in person, a Zoom option will be available to participate virtually.
Step Up Gallery Exhibit To Feature Student Artwork Feb. 20
Scene from 2025 All Schools Student Art Show opening Feb. 20 in Step Up Gallery. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery
Scene from 2025 All Schools Student Art Show opening Thursday in Step Up Gallery. Courtesy/Step Up Gallery
STEP UP News:
The 2025 All Schools Student Art Show opens with a bang on Thursday. The public is invited to the opening reception, with refreshments sponsored by Los Alamos Schools Credit Union, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday in Step Up Gallery on the third floor of Mesa Public Library.
The All Schools Student Art Show showcases the work of hundreds of Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) students Read More
2nd Annual Los Alamos Film & Culture Festival Feb. 21-23
By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos
Friday kicks off the second annual Los Alamos Film & Culture Festival (LAFCF), as preparations continue for this weekend. The most important thing to know is that the VIP passes can be picked up starting at 2:30 p.m., Friday at SALA. Tickets are still available at https://filmfreeway.com/LosAlamosFilmandCultureFestival/tickets.
This year, the LAFCF had special awards designed for the winning filmmakers in each category.
“We are working with a metal artist in Española, Richard Ronquillo, who has created our physical awards that will be shipped Read More
