Robinson: Scions Of Two Political Families
By SHERRY ROBINSON
All She Wrote
© 2024 New Mexico News Services
One day apart, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ended his presidential campaign, and Jeff Apodaca defended The New Mexico Project in court.
The scions of two political families are very different personally, but both have struggled to carve out their place in public life. Both stepped outside the inherited cocoon of the Democratic Party and attempted to cut a path through the political jungle on their own.
Kennedy at his core is a tragic figure. At 14 he saw his father killed on national TV. He wasn’t close to his mother, a widow with 11 children. Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Pinon Open House
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the Pinon Elementary School Open House at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 90 Grand Canyon.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Haaser: Art In Public Places Advisory Board Update
By STEPHANIE HAASER
Chair
Art in Public Places Advisory Board
Art in public places helps to create beautiful public spaces and the (Los Alamos County) Art in Public Places Advisory Board values community input. Community comments influence the Board’s decisions and we appreciate the community discussion surrounding the most recent survey. Proposed projects are driven by community suggestions and recommendations.
Ongoing work being pursued by the Board:
- Based on community comment, the Board decided to not pursue the proposed art at the Los Alamos Golf Course at this time;
- Board consideration
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Mountain Open House
LAPS News:
Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the Mountain Elementary School Open House at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 2280 North Road.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken. Read More
Planning & Zoning Commission To Meet Aug. 28
COUNTY News:
The Planning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28 in Council Chambers at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The meeting is open to the public in person and 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/81885706651
Or Telephone:
- US: +1 719 359 4580 or +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or
+1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID:
- 818 8570 6651
Agenda:
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
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Video: Councilor Suzie Havemann On Aug. 20 Work Session
Cone Zone: Week Of Aug. 26, 2024
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors.
For more information, 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 within the construction work zones. Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
DP Road Phase II Reconstruction Project Update
TLC Plumbing & Utility work 7 a.m. to 5 Read More
County Launches eComment Tool For Council Meetings
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County has announced the launch of a new eComment tool designed to enhance public engagement for County Council meetings. The eComment function allows individuals to submit online public comments for upcoming Council meetings once the agenda is published, typically the Friday before the meeting.
Online comments may be submitted until noon on the day of the Council meeting, and copies will be provided to each councilor before the start of the meeting. This tool enables residents to participate from anywhere.
The tool is available today with the agenda for the Council’s Read More
Raffin: Attention All Open Space Lovers!
By CELESTE RAFFIN
Parks and Recreation Board
Open Space Working Group
Here is a progress report on the Open Space and Trails Management Plan for Los Alamos County from the Open Space Working Group of the Parks and Recreation Board.
Sites Southwest is the company contracted to develop the Open Space and Trails Management Plan (OSTMP) for Los Alamos County. Their mission is to consolidate all the previous plans from 2013 on, consider all the concerns and issues, resolve conflicts between the plans, and develop a single management plan that supports and provides guidance on the management of trails Read More
NMDWS Releases July 2024 Labor Market Information
To view the July 2024 Labor Market Review, published today, Aug. 23 by the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS), click here. For more information, visit the NMDWS website at www.dws.state.nm.us. Courtesy/NMDWS Read More
Delayed SUN Bucks Nutritional Stipend Payments To New Mexico Resource/Foster Parents Coming By Aug. 31
CYFD News:
SANTA FE – The New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department (CYFD) is working with the Public Education Department (PED) and the Health Care Authority (HCA) to ensure that Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT) payments are issued to those few resource/foster parents who were inadvertently excluded from the initial disbursement.
Payments of $120 per eligible child will be processed by the end of August.
The SUN Bucks program, which launched in early August 2024, is federally funded and administered in New Mexico by the PED in conjunction with the HCA. Fostered school-aged Read More
Bandelier’s 2024 Mandatory Summer Shuttle To Be Suspended Beginning Aug. 28 Due To Driver Shortages
2024 Bandelier shuttle service suspended starting Aug. 28, due to driver staffing shortages. Post file photo
BANDELIER News:
Atomic City Transit will suspend operations of the Bandelier National Monument shuttle service on Wednesday, Aug. 28 due to staffing shortages.
“We are saddened to learn that we will not be able to provide shuttle service to visitors for the remainder of the summer,” Bandelier Superintendent Patrick Suddath said. “We value our long-standing partnership with Atomic City Transit, and we fully support their decision to prioritize the safety of their drivers and the Read More
New Mexico Delegation On $5.5 Million To Tackle Crime
Congressional News:
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernández (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) welcomed the U.S. Department of Justice disbursing $5,417,000 of federal resources the lawmakers secured to help New Mexico’s law enforcement agencies solve crime, support prosecutors and courts, survivor services, violence prevention and keep communities safe.
The New Mexico Delegation secured these investments through Read More
Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard Awards Leases For Major Wind Projects On State Lands
Commissioner Stephanie Garcia Richard
From the Office of New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands:
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SANTA FE – New Mexico Commissioner of Public Lands Stephanie Garcia Richard today executed long-term leases for two major wind projects on state lands. One lease was awarded to EDF Renewables to develop a wind energy project on 23,840 acres in Grant County; a second lease was awarded to Innergex Read More
Osborn: A Path Forward For Affordable Housing In Los Alamos
Los Alamos Housing & Special Projects Manager Dan Osborn speaks to a crowd about housing infrastructure during a recent Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Summit. Courtesy/LAC
By DAN OSBORN
Housing & Special Projects Manager
Los Alamos County
As a community development professional living and working in Los Alamos, I recognize the urgent need for affordable housing in our community. This belief is reinforced by the conversations I’ve had with our local community in addition to those who work and visit and would like to become part of what makes Los Alamos special. Read More
Los Alamos County Clerk Reminds Students To Submit Art For 2024 General Election Sticker Design Contest
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Clerk’s Office is looking forward to choosing winners for the 2024 General Election Sticker Design Contest and would like to remind students to submit their designs no later than September 2, 2024.
The contest is open to all students in grades pre-K through 12. Each design must include ONE of the following phrases: “I Voted”, “I Voted Early” or “Future Voter”.
The three winning designs—one for each key phrase—will be printed and distributed as official stickers at all Los Alamos County voting locations for the 2024 general election. The winning designs receive Read More
NNSA Clears Way For Waterline Replacement At Bandelier
NNSA News:
The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) completed the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process necessary for replacement of a waterline on DOE Property at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing to replace their existing water line to the Ponderosa Campground within Bandelier National Monument, with a portion of the project crossing New Mexico Road (NM) 4 and extending into Technical Area 16 (TA-16) on NNSA property.
The NEPA categorical exclusion for this project is at: CX-031569: Bandelier Ponderosa Water Line Read More
New Mexico Office Of Archaeological Studies Appoints Ziggy Prothro New Instructional Coordinator
Ziggy Prothro
From the New Mexico Office of Archaeological Studies:
SANTA FE – The Office of Archaeological Studies (OAS) has announce the appointment of Ziggy Prothro as the new Instructional Coordinator. Prothro brings a wealth of experience in anthropology and archaeology, along with a strong passion for education and public outreach, making her an invaluable addition to the team.
Prothro’s academic background is distinguished by a master’s degree in anthropology and applied archaeology from Eastern New Mexico University, where she focused her research on the intersection of archaeology Read More
Tile Mural Features Designs By More Than 1200 Young Visitors To Bosque Redondo Memorial Since 2007
A new tile wall mural, entitled ‘Reactions to Hweeldi (place of suffering)’, is now open as an outdoor exhibit at Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site. The mural is created from hundreds of tiles with drawings by students. Courtesy/NMHS/DCA
Staff at Bosque Redondo Memorial install a new tile wall mural, entitled ‘Reactions to Hweeldi (place of suffering)’. Courtesy/NMHS/DCA
NMDCA News:
A new tile wall mural, entitled “Reactions to Hweeldi (place of suffering)” is now open as an outdoor exhibit at Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site. The mural is a collection Read More
LAPS Notice Of Possible Quorum: Pinon Construction Tour
LAPS News:Members of the Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) Board may attend the Pinon construction tour at at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at Pinon Elementary School, 90 Grand Canyon in White Rock.
A quorum may be present; however no action will be taken.
