County Environmental Sustainability Board To Meet Dec. 19
COVID-19 & RSV Present In Los Alamos County Wastewater
COUNTY News:
Recent data from the CDC National Wastewater Surveillance System indicates very high COVID-19 activity in New Mexico, based on wastewater samples collected from Santa Fe and Bernalillo counties between Dec. 1 and Dec. 7.
In Los Alamos County, BioBot Analytics data shows COVID-19 concentrations in the Los Alamos townsite wastewater decreased from 10 million copies per liter (copies/L) on Dec. 3 to 5 million copies/L on Dec. 10. Similarly, White Rock wastewater concentrations dropped from 6.3 million copies/L on Nov. 26 to 5.7 million copies/L on Dec. 9. These represent the Read More
Councilor Ryti: Moving Forward
By RANDALL RYTI
Los Alamos County Councilor
In the last month or so the Los Alamos County Council has considered some controversial proposals. The item that generated the most public comment was the potential purchase of two vacant lots on Diamond Drive and a nearby commercial building. I had thought the purchase was worth considering because it could help the County realize a long-term goal for a social services hub. Even though I have been and continue to be a supporter for a social services hub, I was concerned about replacing commercially zoned land for institutional uses. Ultimately, there Read More
MRA Presentation Postponed To Future Council Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation has indicated that the consultant for the East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area (MRA) will not be available to provide an update at the Tuesday, Dec. 17 Council meeting, and the draft plan is not ready to be reviewed, County staff report that the agenda item will be pulled and placed on a later Council meeting agenda.
This item had originally been placed on Tuesday’s agenda for Council to receive an update on the progress of the East Downtown Los Alamos Metropolitan Redevelopment Area Plan. Read More
Community Invited To Santa Fly-In At Los Alamos Airport
Santa is scheduled to fly in at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 to the Los Alamos County Airport Terminal Building and everyone is invited to stop by to meet him. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
The Second Annual Santa Fly-In is 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at the Los Alamos County Airport Terminal Building.
This festive, family-friendly event promises to bring holiday magic as Santa Claus trades his sleigh for an unforgettable flight, making a grand entrance that’s sure to delight guests of all ages.
After landing, Santa will host a special meet-and-greet where children can share their Christmas wishes Read More
Scenes Of LAFD Promotion Ceremony Honoring Five
Honored at the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) promotion ceremony Saturday morning, from left, Brett Henry, Daniel Sanchez, Kenneth Anderson, Kevin Kamplain and Manual Pacheco. The ceremony was held at Fire Station 3 in White Rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The ceremony begins with the presentation of the colors. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Fire Chief Troy Hughes welcomes guests and presents opening remarks at Saturday’s special ceremony. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Deputy Fire Chief Wendy Servey speaks about the five individuals receiving promotions, Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Dec. 20 – Dec. 26, 2024
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, email pac8cmc.com or call 505.662.7228.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Nov. 29, 2024:
Friday, Dec. 20, 2024
- 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
- 12:00 AM Free Speech TV
Saturday, Dec. 21, Read More
Los Alamos County Records Office Closed For Floor Repair
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Records and Information Management (RIM) office will be temporarily closed Dec. 17-20 for repairs to the floor. While the office at 1000 Central Ave., Suite 190 in the Municipal Building, is closed to the public, RIM staff continue to work remotely and are available by phone and email.
Records Manager Barbara Ricci confirmed that her team will continue processing records requests in accordance with the New Mexico Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA). Requests can be submitted online at https://lacnm.com/IPRA or by email at inspect-records@lacnm.us Read More
Hampton: Transportation Board Dec. 5 Meeting Update
By DAVID HAMPTON
Chair
Los Alamos County Transportation Board
At our last Transportation Board meeting, Dec. 5, we received a presentation and took public comments on the N.M. 4 Crossing and Multi-Use Trail Improvement Project. While there was general agreement with the HAWK signal crossing and the multi-use trail in and around Pinon Park, T-Board and the public had mixed opinions about the proposed westbound lane reduction and portions of the multi-use trail on the Mirador side, north of N.M. 4. More public meetings will be held in 2025 as the design progresses.
HAWK signals operate in a YELLOW–RED–FLASHING Read More
Winter Feeding And Survival Strategies Of Mule Deer
Avoid the inclination to feed mule deer during the winter months as doing so can lead to disease transmission, predation and other negative effects. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
- Winter Feeding Of Mule Deer Can Lead To Disease Transmission, Predation, Other Negative Effects
Human compassion makes people want to help mule deer with winter-feeding programs. Winter feeding of mule deer creates artificially high concentrations of animals, leading to increased risks, including disease transmission and predation. Human disturbance can reduce a mule deer’s body condition and increase their Read More
County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board To Meet Dec. 17
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board is scheduled to meet 12-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Room 110 of the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom:
- https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85072848071
Or Telephone:
- Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
- US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 301 715 8592
- or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099
Webinar ID: 850-7284-8071
Find the Agenda here.
Snapshot of visitors to Los Alamos January through November 2024:
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Macie Rice Wins Los Alamos County Snowplow Truck Naming Contest With ‘Snow Way’
Winner Macie Rice of the Los Alamos County Snowplow Truck Naming Contest sits in the driver’s seat of the newly named snowplow, ‘Snow Way’. Courtesy/LAC
Contest winner Macie Rice points to her winning name, ‘Snow Way’, now displayed on the side of a County snowplow truck. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Five-year-old Macie Rice is the winner of the Los Alamos County “Snowplow Truck Naming Contest”. Rice received a $100 gift certificate from the snow removal team within the County’s Traffic and Streets Division in recognition of her winning entry, “Snow Way”.
The contest, launched Read More
Council OKs Contract To Continue Assisting Home Owners
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The Los Alamos Housing Partnership has ended but the Los Alamos County’s assistance to homebuyers and homeowners will continue.
During its Dec. 3 meeting, County Council unanimously approved for Los Alamos to enter a contract with the Santa Fe Community Housing Trust.
“We were really excited at the Housing Trust when this RFP came out to be able to expand in the Los Alamos area,” Executive Director Roman Abeyta said. “We pride ourselves at the Housing Trust in supporting, educating and advocating for homebuyers to make their Read More
Gibson: Home Energy Conversion Is Not New
By ROBERT GIBSON
Chair
Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities
My family travelled frequently to my grandparent’s Ohio farm while I was growing up. On colder mornings and evenings, my grandfather would descend to the cellar to shovel coal into the furnace. Quaint though that may seem today, more than half the space heating in the U.S was coal until after WW II. (Much heat in wartime Los Alamos was coal, too.) Stoking a coal furnace was a dirty and physical job. That farmhouse was converted to oil heat in the 1960s.
That was not its first conversion, either. Built in the mid-1800s, it originally Read More
Guaje Pines Cemetery To Increase Burial Service Fees
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced that fees for plot and burial services at Guaje Pines Cemetery will increase effective Jan. 1, 2025. This adjustment is necessary to ensure the ongoing upkeep, maintenance and sustainability of the cemetery’s grounds and facilities.
The fee update reflects rising costs for labor, maintenance and operational expenses, as well as the County’s commitment to providing enhanced services for families and visitors. The changes aim to maintain Guaje Pines Cemetery as a peaceful, respectful environment for all.
The updated fees will apply to the following Read More
Successful Completion Of State-Mandated Recount And Audit Affirms Election Integrity In Los Alamos County
Election workers perform a recount Dec. 4 of votes cast in the Nov. 5 election for county councilors Denise Derkacs and David Reagor. The recount confirmed the accuracy of the election results. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Clerk’s Office has announced the successful completion of the recent state-mandated recount and audit of the 2024 General Election. The recount was mandated due to the County Council contest between David W. Reagor and Denise Derkacs, where the margin of difference is 0.74%, falling below the 1% threshold specified by NMSA 1-14-24 Read More
County Parks & Recreation Board November 2024 Update
By JAMES WERNICKE
Parks and Recreation Board
At the November Parks and Recreation Board meeting, Chamisa Elementary Art Teacher Andrea Lynch presented skateboard decks painted by students as appreciation for the new White Rock skatepark which completed construction in September, highlighting a successful collaboration between County staff, contractors, and the public.
The board discussed plans for the 2025 work plan, updates and corrections to the Community Services Division website recommended by the Equine & Livestock Working Group, updates on the Open Space Management Plan Read More
Los Alamos Medical Center’s Float Awarded ‘Best In Show’ Of 2024 Holiday Lights Parade
The Los Alamos Medical Center’s float was awarded ‘Best in Show’ for its ‘brilliant’ display of lights by Los Alamos MainStreet in the 2024 Holiday Lights Parade Saturday night on Central Avenue. The theme for this year’s parade was ‘Winter Brilliance’. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Another view of the Los Alamos Medical Center’s float which received the 2024 ‘Best in Show’ Award. This child appears mesmerized at the sight of Santa Claus riding in the float.Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Young spectators feel the magic of the beautifully decorated floats. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More
LAFD Invites Community To Promotion Ceremony Dec. 14
LAFD News:
The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) has announced the promotion of five staff members and extends a warm invitation to the community, friends, and family to join the Department in honoring the accomplishments of these individuals, 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 at White Rock Fire Station #3, 129 N.M. 4, in White Rock.
The ceremony will highlight the achievements of each promoted individual and emphasize their dedication to serving and safeguarding the Los Alamos County community.
Promoted staff include:
- EMS Division Chief Manuel Pacheco – LAFD for over 18 years;
- Captain Paramedic
Embrace The Magic Of Winter Adventures In Los Alamos
COUNTY News:
Famed for its history of groundbreaking scientific discoveries and its wide array of scenic outdoor recreation opportunities, Los Alamos is the place to find adventure this winter. Embrace the beauty and excitement of winter with a variety of outdoor activities that showcase the region’s stunning landscapes and vibrant community spirit, ranging from skiing and ice skating to snowshoeing.
Ski enthusiasts can hit the slopes at Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, known for its diverse terrain and breathtaking views. Pajarito offers a thrilling experience for both beginners and seasoned Read More
