County Board Of Public Utilities To Meet Wednesday Dec. 4
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities will hold a regular meeting 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public in person and may be viewed via Zoom at https://us06web.zoo m.us/j/88515885437.
BPU meetings are also available to view online at ladpu.com/BPULiveProceedings.
The complete agenda packet is available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
Martineau: Giving … Make It A Family Affair
By LIZ MARTINEAU
Executive Director
Los Alamos Community Foundation
How does your family choose to give?
Do you talk about giving priorities as a family?
How can children be included in the process?
One of the most important things that families do is pass along their values and priorities to the next generation. How you choose to give time and money is a tangible expression of your family values. This giving season, consider making giving a family affair by talking about decisions together. More important than the amount of money you choose to give is the discussion about what you value and Read More
County Providing Farolito Sand At Various Locations Nov. 27
Sand to fill farolito bags is available beginning Wednesday at Deer Trap on Barranca Mesa, Soccer Field Parking Lot on North Mesa and Parking lot by the transfer station in White Rock. Post file photo
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Traffic and Streets Division will be placing sand on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at various locations to fill farolito bags.
Sand Location:
- Deer Trap on Barranca Mesa;
- Soccer Field Parking Lot on North Mesa; and
- Parking lot by the transfer station in White Rock.
County Crew Beautifies White Rock Community Garden
Laurie Hixson, a Summit Garden Club member, gave a big shout out to Anthony Lovato, Anthony Jaramillo and Jonathan Black of Los Alamos County Traffic & Streets who installed large stones Friday at the White Rock Community Garden. The garden on N.M. 4 across from the White Rock Visitor Center, is owned by the County. It is maintained by the County and the Los Alamos Master Gardeners, community members and has been taken on as a special project of the Summit Garden Club. ‘It’s amazing how simple rocks can add so much dimension to the garden! Thank you all!,’ Hixson said. Photo by LaurieSuggestions For Composting In Bear Country
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
It is hard to keep compost from being an attractant. There are different compost configurations and set-ups users can consider that may limit the attractant. Composting in an enclosed (mostly enclosed) container can be a good approach. Portable, barrel-type composters that can go inside a garage or shed can really help reduce the chance of encounters.
The next best option would be to use in-ground compost bins that can be buried, limiting scent dispersal. Another tool to help is electric fencing, which works well at deterring bears.
Another approach is to be selective Read More
Saenz: Fiber Optics And Transparency – A Need For Los Alamos (Part 3)
By ALLAN SAENZ
Co-founder, Los Alamos Local Business Coalition
Owner, Los Alamos Network
Owner, SALA Event Center
Last Tuesday, two significant items on the County Council’s agenda caught the community’s attention: the Community Broadband Project and the proposed purchase of properties on Diamond Drive. While both seemed ready for rubber-stamp approval, the community showed up—both in person and online—to have their voices heard. The result was a mix of progress and constructive delay.
Fiber Optics: A Step Forward
After a detailed presentation and public input, the Council unanimously Read More
Video: Councilor David Reagor Discusses Nov. 19 Meeting
Los Alamos County Councilor David Reagor discusses the Nov. 19 council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
3rd Line Hockey Tournament Dec. 6-8 At Los Alamos Ice Rink
COUNTY News:
Hockey players aged 21 and over are invited to the 3rd Line Hockey Tournament, a fast-paced, adrenaline-filled weekend of competition happening Dec. 6-8, 2024, at the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.
Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just looking to get in on the action, this unique tournament is open to all skill levels.
With a draft system that allows individuals to join without pre-formed teams, this event guarantees balanced competition and an unforgettable experience on and off the ice. Players of all abilities will be matched up, keeping the games exciting, unpredictable and Read More
County Offices Closed Nov. 28-29 For Thanksgiving Holiday
COUNTY News:
In observance of Thanksgiving, Los Alamos County government offices and services will join other federal, state and local governments and close on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.
The County’s administrative offices, senior centers, Atomic City Transit fixed bus routes, and the Environmental Services division are closed on both days.
In addition, the following facilities will have modified hours:
- White Rock Branch and Mesa Public libraries
- Wednesday before Thanksgiving – Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday – Thanksgiving Day – Closed
- Friday after Thanksgiving
2024 WinterFest Three Day Celebration To Feature Festive Parade, Art, Entertainment And Much, Much More!
COUNTY News:
Kick off the holiday season in Los Alamos—where discoveries are made—this December at the 2024 WinterFest celebration. Running Dec. 6-8, the three-day event features a variety of options to get into the holiday spirit, start your shopping, and spend time with loved ones.
WinterFest captures the nostalgic small-town charm of holiday seasons past, along with fun and festive events for the entire family, including a holiday lights parade.
Events kick off on Friday, Dec. 6 with a variety of options to celebrate the holidays. Explore nativity displays from around the world noon Read More
Two Water Breaks Causing Pressure Issues Expected To Spread Throughout White Rock And Last All Day
COUNTY News:
There are two water breaks in White Rock impacting water pressure for customers in and near the Rover Boulevard/Meadow Lane loop.
The repairs are expected to take all day and the pressure issues are expected to spread throughout all of White Rock.
A car or truck is believed to have hit a fire hydrant near Rover Boulevard and Meadow Lane around midnight, knocking it off its base. The force of this break caused a water hammer, leading to another break near Bryce Avenue and Aragon Avenue.
Once the damage is isolated by Department of Public Utilities (DPU) water crews, the residents in the Read More
2024 New Mexico Top HAT Awards Honor Oppenheimer Festival, Pajarito Mountain And Summer Concert Series
From left, Lynn and Tom Long of Pajarito Mountain Ski Area, Mia Casados of Los Alamos County Community Services Department and Patricia Burnside, Allan Saenz and Magaly Veleta of SALA Event Center. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced that the “Oppenheimer Festival” held at SALA Event Center was named the 2024 New Mexico Top HAT (Hospitality and Tourism) Award winner for Best New Experience.
In addition, Pajarito Mountain Ski Area and the Los Alamos County Summer Concert Series were honored as finalists.
The annual awards ceremony, presented by the New Mexico Hospitality Read More
Council Moves Forward On Broadband And Tables Purchase Of Diamond Drive Properties To Tuesday Dec. 3 Meeting
Los Alamos County Council members from left, Council Vice Chair Theresa Cull, Council Chair Denise Derkacs, Keith Lepsch, Melanee Hand, Randall Ryti, Suzie Havemann and David Reagor. Courtesy/LAC
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
There were two items with big price tags on Tuesday’s Los Alamos County Council meeting agenda. After five-and-a-half hours, one was approved and the decision for the second postponed until the next council meeting.
The first item in question was the $35 million contract to design and construct the community broadband network Read More
Los Alamos County Council Approves Climate Action Plan
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
The world is getting hotter, the weather angrier and the fresh water scarcer. How to respond to this is daunting. Where to even begin? Locally, Los Alamos County Council decided its first step would be to adopt a plan.
The Climate Action Plan was approved 5-2 with Councilors Melanee Hand and David Reagor opposed, during the regular meeting Nov. 12.
Work on the plan started in the summer of 2023 with the objective of providing a roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing climate resilience. However, the community Read More
Op-Ed: The Best Way To Predict The Future Is To Shape It
By SUZIE HAVEMANN
Los Alamos County Councilor
My friend Sharon Stover, who is a former and esteemed County Councilor, used to say, “There is always more to the story”. And I used to add “There are almost always two sides to every story”.
I thought about these sentiments during Tuesday night’s Council meeting as we heard presentations, questions, public comment, and staff’s answers on two important topics: community wide broadband and the purchase of real property on Diamond Drive, across from the high school. The former ultimately passed on a 6-0 vote and while we must do better in giving reasonable Read More
Council Proclaims Nov. 30 ‘Small Business Saturday’
At Tuesday’s meeting Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann, far right, presents a Small Business Saturday proclamation to, from left, Mesa Top Games and Toys/LA Bootery owner Carolyn Cowan, Los Alamos Family Eye Care owner Lisa Shin, Los Alamos MainStreet & Creative District Executive Director Jacquelyn Connolly and Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Director Sandy Jones. Courtesy/LACSaenz: Fiber Optics And Transparency – A Need For Los Alamos (Part 2)
By ALLAN SAENZ
Owner
SALA Event Center and LANet
In Part 1 of my letter, I addressed the sudden proposal for the County to spend nearly $10 million on properties on Diamond Drive without adequate public input or transparency. Today, in Part 2, I focus on another significant item on the County Council’s agenda: the Community Broadband Project.
Unlike the unexpected property purchase, the Community Broadband Project has been in development for over 20 years, with substantial public support. As someone deeply invested in the future of connectivity in Los Alamos, I have actively supported Read More
On The Job In Los Alamos: Decorating Light Poles
On the job in Los Alamos today are County crew members hanging the annual Christmas wreathes and garland on the light poles along Central Avenue. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com Read More
Saenz: Fiber Optics And Transparency – A Need For Los Alamos (Part 1)
By ALLAN SAENZ
Owner
SALA Los Alamos Event Center and Los Alamos Network
This Saturday morning, many of us woke up to some surprising news. Two significant items have suddenly appeared on the agenda for the upcoming County Council meeting, set to be approved with barely any notice. The first is a proposed $9.8 million purchase of three properties on Diamond Drive—a decision that seems to have come out of nowhere.
The second is about the Community Broadband Project, which has been in development for over 20 years and has already consumed millions of taxpayer dollars. Both items are being pushed Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: Nov. 18-21, 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, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for Nov. 18-21, 2024:
Monday, Nov. 18, 2024
- 6 a.m. — Democracy Now! LIVE
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 2 p.m. — The Randi Rhodes Show
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — Financial Fitness – The Money Doctor
- 6:30 p.m. — Los Alamos Historical Society 08:00 PM A Chat with Glendora
