Firefighters Douse Small Brush and Debris Fire
Staff report
Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
At approximately 6:25 p.m. this evening, firefighters responded to a small brush fire behind the apartments at 3100 Trinity Dr., west of the Reel Deal Theater. Pine needles, a rug, notepaper and other debris were found burning at the scene. The fire was quickly extinguished and the cause of the fire is being investigated.
Firefighters extinguish the fire. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com
Pine needles, a rug, notepaper and debris were found burning when firefighters arrived on scene. Photo by Greg Kendall/ladailypost.com Read More
Operation Hilltopper: Active Shooter Loose at School
COUNTY News:
Emergency first response organizations in Los Alamos County have for the past year been training personnel, polishing plans and tweaking equipment in a comprehensive effort aimed at preparing to deal with a scenario that nobody hopes will ever arise – an active shooter loose at a school.
Operation Hilltopper, scheduled to commence at 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8, is a full-scale exercise designed to test police, fire, emergency medical support, Los Alamos Medical Center and Los Alamos High School personnel and their abilities to adequately respond to just such an event. Read More
Trinity & Oppenheimer Intersection Operating as 4-Way Stop Tuesday Oct. 2
COUNTY News:
Tuesday Oct. 2, the Los Alamos County Public Works Traffic Division staff will replace the traffic signal control cabinet at the Trinity and Oppenheimer intersection.
Work will begin at 8:30 a.m. with an expected completion of no later than 1 p.m. the same day.
During the replacement, the traffic signal will be dark and the intersection will operate as a four-way stop. Motorists should expect minor delays.
Direct questions or concerns to the Public Works Department at 662-8150 or email lacpw@lacnm.us. Read More
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Valles Caldera Prescribed Burn Continues
VALLES CALDERA TRUST News:
Jemez Springs – The Valles Caldera Trust Tuesday continued a prescribed burn project on 360 acres south of New Mexico Highway 4 near Mile Marker 30.
The project began with 70 acres burned Monday and will continue through Wednesday. Smoke from the burn periodically drifts across the highway and reduces visibility.
To ensure the safety of the public, fire managers are using pilot cars to escort vehicles through the burn area when conditions warrant.
Motorists may experience short delays when driving through the burn area.
The burn is the final stage of a project Read More
