Los Alamos County Council To Hold Work Session Feb. 11
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council Work Session is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 in Fire Station No. 3 at 129 N.M. 4 in White Rock.
The meeting is open to the public. For convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85448619994
Telephone:
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Los Alamos Community Seed Library Presents Expert Small Spaces Gardening Panel Saturday Feb. 15
Los Alamos County Library Board Seeks Volunteers
COUNTY News:
Are you looking for an opportunity to volunteer in our community? The Los Alamos Public Library would love your help! Daniel Gaghan, Senior Librarian for Digital Services, has been working hard to update the library website.
The next step is to have community members test the website to see what works, what doesn’t work, and what could be better. No software experience needed! Volunteers are welcome to sign up through the end of February here.
Perhaps you have a soft spot for in-person library services, in which case you might be interested in providing feedback on the outdoor classroom Read More
Los Alamos Daily Post Marks 13th Anniversary
The Los Alamos Daily Post marks 13 years in business at its world headquarters, 1247 Central Ave. The news team takes this opportunity to thank our readers throughout the community, state, nation and world … it is a privilege to bring you the news each and every day! Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
Hitting that launch button 13 years ago was exhilarating and scary. Newspapers were closing down across the country. Starting one in a small town with an established paper in place for more than 50 years was daunting … to say Read More
County Considers Artificial Turf For Athletic Fields
Los Alamos County is considering following Sullivan Field’s footsteps and installing artificial turf at up to five of its athletic fields. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Could the use of grass on athletic fields dry up and die? Los Alamos County’s Community Services Department is pondering this idea through a series of public listening sessions aimed at collecting thoughts from residents and field users about replacing sod with artificial turf on up to five athletic fields around the County.
According to the project’s Read More
Los Alamos County To Hold Informational Session On Change Of Use And Occupancy Classification
COUNTY News:
Property owners, managers, and business owners looking to repurpose or lease a space are invited to attend “Before You Sign Your Lease…”, an essential informational session on occupancy classification and change of use.
The session, hosted by Los Alamos County Community Development Department, is 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, in the Boards & Commissions Room 110 at the Los Alamos Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The event is designed to educate property owners, property managers, and current and future business owners on the proper methods for changing the occupancy Read More
Op-Ed: Be A Warrior For Democracy!
By GEORGE CHANDLER
Los Alamos
On Saturday Feb. 22 at noon, Chair Andrea Determan will convene the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County at the Unitarian Church on North Sage Loop. First the three wards (North Townsite, South Townsite, and White Rock) will meet to elect ward officers and members of the Central Committee. Then the new Central Committee will meet to elect County officers (Chair, vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer) and at-large members of the State Central Committee. Takes usually about two – three hours. You can attend, vote, and run for any of the positions if you are a registered Read More
Democratic Party Of Los Alamos County Issues Official Call
DPLAC News:
Dear Democrats of Los Alamos County,
Pursuant to the official CALL for the Democratic Party of New Mexico (DPNM) Spring 2025 State Central Committee (SCC) meeting, to be held on April 26, 2025, I am writing to provide you with the CALL to the Democratic Party of Los Alamos County Central Committee (CCC) meeting.
We are required by DPNM Rules to hold a County Central Committee meeting and elections in the spring of odd-numbered years for the purpose of electing county party officers and DPNM SCC members to represent our county.
As part of this year’s CCC meeting and elections, we will elect Read More
Artist Alexis Palmaffy To Present Gallery Talk About ‘Strange Magic’ Saturday At Mesa Public Library
Young viewers enjoy Alexis Palmaffy’s painting ‘Full Moon Prayer Mandala’ now showing in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Photo by Katy Korkos
STEP UP GALLERY News:
There are only a few days left to see the Strange Magic exhibit in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Artist Alexis Palmaffy will host a closing reception and give a gallery talk about her work Saturday, Feb. 8.
The reception is 2-3:30 p.m., followed at 2:30 p.m. with the gallery talk, Feb. 12 is the final day of the show.
Palmaffy has presented a body of work that is complex, multi-faceted, and delightful. The etchings, paintings, Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Greg Valdez At State Farm
On the job in Los Alamos today is Greg Valdez assisting customers at State Farm Insurance Loren Valdez Agency at 1350 Central Ave., Suite 100. He has worked at the agency for two years and said one of the things he loves most is the family feel compared to working for a large firm. Learn more about the agency here. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
County Transportation Board To Meet Thursday Feb. 6, 2025
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Transportation Board is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 in Council Chambers.
Access the complete meeting packet here.
The meeting will be held in person and is open to the public. For convenience, members of the public may join or participate via the following Zoom meeting link or telephone call-in numbers.
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County: Tour de Sewer Flowing Near You March 5
COUNTY News:
No longer just a pipe dream, the new wastewater treatment facility in White Rock is a state-of-the-art site representing a pipeline of success. The public is invited to plunge into a tour of the site. Scheduled for at 10 a.m., March 5, the tour is free but space is limited. Tickets are available at ladpu.com/tour.
Officially called the White Rock Water Resource Reclamation Facility (WRRF), the new plant went online in 2024. A decade prior, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) began flushing out a plan to replace the original White Rock Wastewater Treatment Plant, built Read More
Canceled: Feb. 4 County Council Regular Session
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Council regular session scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 is canceled due to a light agenda.
The agenda for the Feb. 11 meeting is expected to be published the Friday before and will be available to view at losalamos.legistar.com.
For more information on the County Council, visit the County Council web page or call the County Manager’s office at 505.663.1750. Read More
LAPS Shares 2025 Los Alamos County Science Fair Results
Tate Plohr, Lilia Viteva and Alyssa Sun represented Los Alamos High School in the Senior Division at the Los Alamos County Science Fair. Courtesy/LAPS
The Best of Show for Junior Division in Life Science was awarded to Daniel Yampolsky and Zachary White, both 6th graders at Barranca Mesa Elementary School. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Budding scientists from across the district converged on Barranca Mesa Elementary School for the 2025 Los Alamos County Science Fair., competing for top honors in the elementary, junior and senior divisions.
Thirty-six students qualified for the 2025 Northeastern Read More
County To Host Second Public Input Meeting On N.M. 4 Crossing And Multi-Use Trail Improvement Project
Map of the N.M. 4 Crossing and Multi-use Trail Improvement Project. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department invites the public to attend a second public input meeting regarding the upcoming N.M. 4 Crossing and Multi-Use Trail Improvement Project. The meeting is 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave. The Zoom link for virtual attendance is https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81357060773.
Those unable to attend the public meeting but wish to submit comments may do so by Feb. 4 at lacpw@lacnm.us.
This project includes Read More
Los Alamos County Staff Successfully Complete 21st Century Leadership Pilot Program
December 2024 pilot program graduates include Casey Aumack, Justin Lujan and Gary Trujillo from the Department of Public Utilities; Teresina Berg from the Police Department; Terrance Gray, Karen Henderson, Louise Romero, Sobia Sayeda and Anthony Strain from Public Works; Angelica Gurule from the County Manager’s Office and Norma Valdez from the Fire Department. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County staff have successfully completed the pilot program in December 2024 of a new 21st Century Leadership development class, designed to round out a variety of vigorous leadership development Read More
County Message On Rabies And Skunk Activity
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County reports that the rabies virus is usually transmitted through a bite or scratches. Animals most likely to transmit rabies include bats, coyotes, foxes, raccoons and skunks. People are usually exposed to rabies by coming into contact with wild animals carrying the virus or through their pets, if they’ve encountered a rabid animal.
Avoiding the Risk of Rabies…
KEEP WILDLIFE WILD by keeping your distance. Never approach injured animals; instead, contact animal control for assistance at 505.662.8222, Read More
LARSO Could Be Effected By Freeze In Federal Funding
Staff Report
Any recipient of federal grants and loans – nationwide – is feeling the impact of the Trump Administration’s freeze on federal funds that was issued Monday. It’s a bit unclear whether the freeze is still in place but if it is, recipients include numerous nonprofits such as local Senior Activity Centers.
Los Alamos Retired and Senior Organization (LARSO) receives federal funding from the Older Americans Act (OAA).
Funding includes:
- Day out: $7,426.64;
- Congregate Meals: $13,737.23; and
- Home Delivered Meals: $9,017.23.
- Total: $30,181.10
LARSO Executive Director Jacci Gruninger Read More
County Shares Importance Of Safe Disposal Of Hot Ashes
View of a residential roll cart in which hot ashes were placed, resulting in a curbside fire. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services had an incident with a residential roll cart Thursday, Jan. 30, resulting in a curbside fire. The fire was caused by placing hot ashes into the trash cart on the day of service.
The Environmental Services Division would like to remind the community about the importance of safely disposing of hot ashes, especially during the colder winter months when many residents rely on gas furnaces, pellet stoves and fireplaces for heat.
“We are thankful Read More
NM4 Crossing And Multi-Use Trail Improvement Project Holds Second Public Meeting Feb. 6
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Public Works Department invites the public to attend a second public input meeting regarding the upcoming NM4 Crossing and Multi-Use Trail Improvement Project.
This project includes the design and construction of both new and reconstructed multi- use trails along NM4 between Sherwood Blvd. and La Vista Dr. and within Piñon Park in White Rock. The planned improvements will enhance connectivity and safety for pedestrians and cyclists. At this meeting the following will be presented:
- Reevaluation of the location for the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Crossing (HAWK
