First Snow Of Season Falls Overnight In Los Alamos
Ofc. Jonathan Salazar And Sgt. Jemuel Montoya Take Oath
New Animal Control Ofc. Jonathan Salazar, left, and newly promoted Sgt. Jemuel Montoya at the swearing in ceremony Thursday at the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sgt. Jemuel Montoya is sworn in by Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor Thursday at the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Sgt. Jemuel Montoya’ s wife Leanne and son Antonio pin his new badge on his uniform during the swearing in ceremony Thursday at the Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Jonathan Salazar is sworn in by Honorable Magistrate Judge Catherine Taylor Read More
Los Alamos Vote Center Details For Election Day Nov. 5
By JODY BENSON
Los Alamos
Los Alamos County has numerous Vote Centers to be open on Election Day, Nov. 5.
If you are registered in Los Alamos County, you can vote from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at any Vote Centers.
In Los Alamos:
- County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.;
- UNM-LA at 4000 University Drive;
- Betty Eart Senior Center at 1101 Bathtub Row accessible from Rose Street; and
- Golf Course Multi-Purpose Room at 4244 Diamond Drive.
In White Rock:
- White Rock Town Hall at 139 Longview Drive.
A heart-filled thank you to all the County Clerk’s Office staff and all dedicated election workers who have made it Read More
Public Notice: BPU May Attend Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project Groundbreaking Ceremony Nov. 7
Board of Public Utilities:Members of the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) may attend the Jemez Mountain Fire Protection Project Groundbreaking Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 7.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken.
Public Notice: BPU May Attend Ribbon Cutting At White Rock Water Resource Reclamation Facility Nov. 6
Board of Public Utilities:Members of the Board of Public Utilities may attend a ribbon cutting ceremony 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 at the White Rock Water Resource Reclamation Facility.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken.
County Clerk Assures Voting Process Is Running Smoothly
Los Alamos resident Shelby Hollis casts her vote for the first time Friday afternoon at the Los Alamos County Clerk’s mobile voting unit stationed at the Los Alamos Smith’s parking lot. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
It is just days until the U.S. holds its Election Day on Nov. 5 and Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas assures the public that locally, the voting process is going smoothly.
“Everything has been going great,” she said.
Maestas said as of Thursday, Oct. 31, there has been 47 percent voter turnout. Read More
Los Alamos County To Participate In Operation Green Light In Support Of Local Veterans
Los Alamos County plans to illuminate the County Municipal Building and Justice Center with green lights from Nov. 4-11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans. Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Los Alamos County announced its plans to illuminate the County Municipal Building and the Justice Center with green lights from Nov. 4-11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting counties across the nation to support military veterans.
The initiative, in its second year and led by the National Association of Counties Read More
Final Dark Night Of 2024 Tonight At Spirio Soccer Fields
Pajarito Astronomers News:
Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Divisions have partnered up with the Pajarito Astronomers for the Dark Night program.
Anyone with an interest in star gazing and the chance to look through a telescope is invited to come out to Spirio Soccer Fields Saturday night, 11/02/24, at Overlook Park in White Rock. This is the last Dark Night for 2024.
Volunteers from the Pajarito Astronomers Club will be present with telescopes starting about 7 p.m. until about 10 p.m.
Early in the evening, Saturn will be an exciting target with very narrow rings. Later, if the Read More
Historic Preservation Advisory Board To Meet Nov. 6
COUNTY News:
Historic Preservation Advisory Board is scheduled to meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6 in Room 110 at the Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting will be held at Fuller Lodge followed by a tour of the Baker House.
The meeting is open to the public.
To read the agenda, click here.
Video: Councilor Suzie Havemann Shares Meeting Highlights
Los Alamos County Councilor Suzie Havemann shares highlights of Tuesday’s council meeting. Video by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com Read More
Animal of the Month for November: Rodents
- Seal entry points: Inspect your home’s foundation, walls, and around windows and doors for any cracks or gaps, and seal them with caulk, steel wool, or other appropriate materials.
- Door sweeps: Install door sweeps on exterior doors to block small gaps at the bottom.
- Food storage: Store all food—including pet food—in airtight containers,
APPA Awards DPU Its Excellence In Communications Award
Joann Gentry, DPU Business Operations Manager, accepts the APPA’s Excellence in Power Communication Award and its Public Power Customer Satisfaction Award on DPU’s behalf. Courtesy/LAC
DPU News:
Wednesday, the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) received an Excellence in Public Power Communications Award from the American Public Power Association (APPA) at its annual conference in Louisville, KY.
DPU received the award for social media and web communications based on its “Max Charge” campaign for an electric vehicle fast charger ribbon cutting event held Read More
County Public Works And PEEC Team Up To Host Insulation Program
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities, in partnership with the Pajarito Environmental Education Center (PEEC), invited Sandra McCardell to speak on all things insulation. This will be a hybrid event taking place from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7 Register for the event and receive the Zoom link at https://peecla.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/peecla/event.jsp?event=56433&
Insulation will help keep the hot (and cool) air where you need it and help reduce the heating demand on your system. This discussion will explore different types of insulation Read More
Los Alamos Participates In Operation Green Light To Support Local Veterans
COUNTY News:
In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Los Alamos County announced its plans to illuminate the County Municipal Building and the Justice Center with green lights from Nov. 4-11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort uniting counties across the nation to support military veterans. The initiative, in its second year and led by the National Association of Counties (NACo), raises awareness around the unique challenges faced by many veterans and the resources available at the county, state, and federal levels to assist veterans and their Read More
County Provides Final Cone Zone Report For The Season
COUNTY News:
This is the final Cone Zone report for the season. Project updates will be provided online during the off-season and weekly reports will resume in the spring of 2025. For more information, see
https://lacnm.com/ConeZone
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call (505)662-8150, or visit the “County Projects” link and select “Public Works” at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects. Please slow down and use caution Read More
Council Proclaims November As Native American Heritage Month
From left, Native American Cultural Club High School Sponsor Kim Engelking, Native American Student Support Jovita Mowrer, Liaison for the Native American Students and Families Julie Dare and County Councilor Suzie Havemann show off the proclamation that designates November as National Native American Heritage Month in Los Alamos County. The proclamation was presented during Tuesday’s regular Los Alamos County Council meeting. Courtesy/LAC Read More
Council Proclaims Nov. 4-11 As ‘Operation Green Light for Veterans
Step Up Gallery Announces New Managers
Katy Korkos, left, and Diane Stoffel have teamed up to manage the Step Up Gallery inside Mesa Public Library. Courtesy photo
STEP UP GALLERY News:
When New Mexico’s premiere architect Antoine Predock designed Mesa Public Library in 1993, he included a remarkable art gallery on its top level. Los Alamos County officials, at that time, had the foresight and imagination to include it in the construction plans. Until 2019, the position of managing exhibits in the gallery was assigned to a staff member knowledgeable in the arts. The gallery, for more than 25 years, was known as the upstairs gallery Read More
Los Alamos Golf Course Schedule Changes Begin Nov. 4
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos Golf Course will adjust its operating hours for the winter season beginning Monday, Nov. 4, 2024.
The golf course and golf shop will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
The golf shop will be open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, with all rentals required to be returned by 4:30 p.m.
These changes will remain in effect until Dec. 8, 2024, subject to course and weather conditions.
Golfers should stay updated on any changes by visiting the Los Alamos County website or contacting the golf course directly.
For additional information, contact the Los Alamos Golf Read More
Los Alamos County Environmental Services Reminds Users To Keep Trash Out Of Blue Mixed Recycle Bins
Trash contaminating two mixed recycling blue bin loads from the Lemon Lot and White Rock Convenience Center this past week. Courtesy/LAC
More trash contaminating two mixed recycling blue bin loads from the Lemon Lot and White Rock Convenience Center this past week. Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Environmental Services is concerned by the recent increase in contamination in the blue mixed recycle bins available for public use at the Lemon Lot and the White Rock Convenience Center. It is important to avoid placing non-recyclable items in the blue bins or residential blue recycling Read More
