Update: Water Repair On Diamond To Roll Into Weekend
COUNTY News:
Water repair work that began today will continue into the weekend and is expected to be completed Saturday.
The work impacts traffic on Diamond Drive passing the Los Alamos County Golf Course.
The westbound bicycle lane and the traffic lane adjacent to it will remain closed overnight and until the work is complete. A temporary bike lane is established in the right-hand closed traffic lane.
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Water Production crews will return around 8 a.m. Saturday to continue repair efforts.
The work zone starts approximately 0.2 miles west of Club Read More
Traffic Lane On Diamond Closed Near Golf Course Friday
Map of Diamond Drive lane closure and bicycle lane shift scheduled 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. Jan. 3. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Traffic on Diamond Drive passing the Los Alamos County Golf Course will be impacted by a lane closure Friday, Jan. 3 and both drivers and bikers are reminded to drive cautiously and courteously near the work zone.
The westbound bicycle lane and the traffic lane adjacent to it will be closed throughout the work day, beginning at 9 a.m., while Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Water Production crews repair a water leak at the golf course.
A temporary bike lane will Read More
Atomic City Transit Route 2M To Be Reinstated Monday
COUNTY News:
Atomic City Transit route 2M, which provides service from White Rock to Los Alamos, will be reinstated beginning Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
Direct questions to Atomic City Transit at 505-661-RIDE (7433).
Use the ACTracker to locate bus routes in real-time. For all route service schedules and information, visit the Atomic City Transit website.
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2024 Was One For The Books! A Year In Review For Los Alamos County
Top from left, The Bluffs Senior Apartments open to renters. Los Alamos County honors outgoing Councilors Denise Derkacs and Keith Lepsch. After two focused meetings, council passes on purchasing properties on Diamond Drive. Center from left, after weighing the possibility of switching from natural gas to propane at Elk Ridge Mobile Home, owner Yes! Communities decides to replace the natural gas system. County Golf Course improves holes one through 18 this year. Assistant Superintendent Emmanuel Abeyta holds a gopher trap at Overlook Park where the gophers are abundant. Los Alamos Reservoir Read More
Public Weighs In On Proposed East Downtown MRA
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Public reception toward the proposed Downtown Metropolitan Area (MRA) for East Downtown Los Alamos during a community forum Dec. 16 could be summed up in one word: skeptical.
Many seemed to wonder what the benefit would be, what role, if any, Columbus Capital, the owner of the former Mari Mac plaza that covers a good size chunk of the east downtown area, has in the MRA and how funding provided through a MRA works.
Amy Bell and Maren Neldam with Anthropopulous, which assists with MRAs and is funded by New Mexico MainStreet, attempted Read More
Malenfant Recalls Own Plane Crash At Los Alamos Airport
Scene of wreckage Oct. 12, 1975, the day following the plane crash at Los Alamos County Airport. Passenger Tim Farmer dragged pilot Dick Malenfant unconscious from the plane saving his life. Now 91, Malenfant lives in Highlands Ranch, Colo., and no longer flies. Photo by Bill Geer
Scene of plane wreckage Oct. 12, 1975 at Los Alamos County Airport, the day following the crash that hospitalized pilot Dick Malenfant. He said that he continued flying for several years after the accident. Photo by Bill Geer
DICK MALENFANT
Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Formerly of Los Alamos
I read that article in the Los Alamos Read More
Scenes From Accident At Los Alamos County Airport
Scene of police, firefighters and officials gathered at the site of a plane accident this afternoon at the Los Alamos County Airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene at the plane accident site this afternoon at the airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene of the plane accident this afternoon at the airport. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Staff Report:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) reported this afternoon that a plane crashed just before 1:24 p.m. today, Dec. 31, 2024, at the Los Alamos County Airport.
Los Alamos Deputy Police Chief James Rodriguez Read More
Sunrise With Lavender Sky This Morning On Central Avenue
Sunrise this morning on Central Avenue with the County Municipal Building on the left. Photo by Dixon Wolf
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County Library Board To Meet Monday Jan. 6
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Library Board is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 at the Municipal Building and on Zoom.
Link to agenda packet: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More
Los Alamos Police Department Investigates Plane Crash
The Los Alamos Police Department is investigating a plane crash that occurred this afternoon at the Los Alamos County Airport. Courtesy/LAPD
The Los Alamos Fire Department responded to a plane crash that occurred this afternoon at the Los Alamos County Airport. Courtesy/LAPD
LAPD News:
The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is on the scene and actively investigating a plane crash that occurred just before 1:24 p.m. today, Dec. 31, 2024, at the Los Alamos County Airport.
“According to the pilot, he took off from Los Alamos Airport, circled the area a few times, and returned to the airport. Read More
Leadership Los Alamos Hosts 2024 Government Session
Leadership Los Alamos participants listen to Deputy County Manager Juan Rael and Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule speak during the Dec. 13 session on local government. The session was held at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building. Courtesy/LLA
Leadership Los Alamos participants attend a session on local government Dec. 13 at the Municipal Building. Courtesy/LLA
LLA News:
Leadership Los Alamos (LLA) hosted an insightful session focused on local government Dec. 13 at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, guided by Deputy County Manager Juan Rael and Sustainability Manager Read More
Strange Magic By Alexis Palmaffy Opens In Step Up Gallery At Mesa Public Library Tuesday Jan. 7
STEP UP GALLERY News:
Step up Gallery at Mesa Public Library invites the public to enter the mystical world of visionary artist, Alexis Palmaffy, in her solo show, Strange Magic. The show opens Tuesday, Jan. 7 and continues until Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Palmaffy’s unique paintings, drawings and copper plate etchings combine her love of nature with explorations of the supernatural. Her paintings feature vibrant colors, while her drawings and etchings showcase her exquisite line work.
Palmaffy has shown individual pieces in Los Alamos previously, but Strange Magic will be her first solo show, Read More
Op-Ed: County-Issued Roll Carts
By MARIA PEROTTO
Los Alamos
Nuisance or Not
Each property owner as a resident of Los Alamos [town and county] has been required to use a county-issued container, the roll cart, which was instituted to control garbage dispersal and to eliminate physical injuries to collection staff. Garbage generation and collection are a part of everyday aggravation of regular life. Using roll carts is not a nuisance. Using roll carts is a sufficient solution to the town of Los Alamos for reasonable garbage collection. Anyone who has newly moved to Los Alamos has assumed the risk and conditions of roll cart use, Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Jan. 3-9, 2025
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, visit pac8cmc.com or call 505.662.7228.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Nov. 29, 2024:
Friday, Jan. 3, 2025
- 06:00 AM Democracy Now! – Live
- 10:00 AM The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11:00 AM County Council Meeting Replay 12-17–24
- 03:00 PM Democracy Now!
- 05:00 PM PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 06:00 PM Living Treasures Ceremony
- 07:30 PM Basslines
- 08:00 PM Hot Topics
- 12:00 AM Free Speech TV
Lifeguarding Review Course Jan. 4 At Aquatic Center
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County announces an American Red Cross Lifeguarding Review Course being offered 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4.
The purpose of this Lifeguarding Review Course is to ensure participants who possess an American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuers maintain their skills and certifications. The cost to take this course is $180 per person.
Anyone holding the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification qualifies to take the Lifeguard Review instead of retaking the complete Lifeguard Class.
The course “tests out” the participants Read More
Household Hazardous Waste Collection At Eco Station Jan. 3
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County’s Environmental Services will accept household hazardous waste, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 at the Eco Transfer Station at 3701 East Jemez Road.
Residents who already pay for curbside collection can drop off household hazardous waste at the Eco Transfer Station.
For details, click here.
County Shares Respiratory Virus Guidance Snapshot
Registration For Los Alamos Little League Begins Jan. 1
A former Little League baseball team. Courtesy photo
A former Little League softball team. Courtesy photo
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Browsing options for summer activities to enroll your child in? Perhaps America’s favorite pastime should be considered. Los Alamos Little League encompasses all of baseball’s and softball’s best qualities – the thrill of the sport and life skills it can teach.
Registration for Los Alamos Little League begins Jan. 1. If interested in participating in either baseball or softball, go to https://www.lalittleleague.org/ Read More
Family ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ At Mesa & White Rock Libraries
COUNTY News:
Mesa Public Library and White Rock Branch Library are hosting activities, music and fun for families to ring in the new year, 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Dec. 31.
Children and families are invited to dress in their fancy clothes or favorite costumes and visit either library for a “Noon Year’s Eve” party with festive balloons dropping at noon.
All ages are welcome. The crafts and activities are geared toward 4-10 year olds.
Los Alamos Leaders Share Holiday Wishes For Community
A bird’s eye view of the many colorful lights Friday night decorating the trees surrounding Ashley Pond and along Central Avenue in downtown Los Alamos. Photo by Nate Limback/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
And just like that, 2024 and the holiday season are reaching their conclusions. But before the holiday decorations are packed away and another page gets torn from the calendar, local leaders are seizing the opportunity to offer their well-wishes and season greetings to the community.
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Thom Mason: Read More
