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Last Day to Vote Early!
CLERK’S OFFICE News:
Today, Friday, Feb. 1, is the last day to cast a pre-election day vote or get an absentee ballot at the County Clerk’s Office.
The Clerk’s Office is across from the Reel Deal Movie Theater, in the modular office directly behind the Demo Garden on Central Avenue at Oppenheimer Drive.
The actual voting day and last day to turn in absentee ballots is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Community Building in Los Alamos and at the Los Alamos County Fire Station in White Rock.
2013 Special & Board Elections:
Click here for a listing of candidates for the 2013 LAPS/UNMLA Read More
Historical Museum Unveiling Groves Portrait at LANL 70-Year Celebration
LAHM News:
The community is invited to mark their calendars now because in celebration of Los Alamos National Laboratory’s 70th anniversary, April 5, 2013, the Los Alamos Historical Museum and LANL will hold a public celebration.
During this event, a magnificent portrait of Gen. Leslie Groves will be unveiled, which was recently donated to the Museum by the Groves family.
The community-wide celebration is set for 3 p.m. at the Betty Ehart Senior Center. More details to come.
LANL Staff Biography / General Leslie R. Groves
The Manhattan Project extended far beyond the fences surrounding Read More
Public Meeting on Broadband Feb. 20
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County businesses are cordially invited to attend a meeting regarding recommended design of the Community Broadband Network by Los Alamos County.
An update on this last-mile, open-access, fiber optic network project as well as the finance mechanisms proposed by the business plan will be discussed.
- Date: Wednesday, Feb. 20
- Location: Fuller Lodge
- Time: 10–11:30 a.m.
County business owners are encouraged to provide their opinion by attending and/or completing an online survey for the project, which can be found at the project website by clicking here…
The CBN project Read More
Big Game – Enjoy the Festivities and Protect Against Potential Lawsuits
STATE FARMS News:- The big game is almost here – do some research about your party hosting liabilities
Is it your turn to host the big game this year? As you pull together the final touches for the best party ever for friends and family, it’s a good idea to educate yourself about your responsibilities as you welcome your party revelers.
While we intend for our guests to eat, drink, and be merry, sometimes accidents happen – and that can be a costly headache for a homeowner.
“There are a variety of situations or accidents that can occur that could put a serious damper on your party,” explains
Read More AP Night at Los Alamos High School Tuesday
LAHS News:
Students and parents are invited to attend the second annual AP Night, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5 at Los Alamos High School.
The evening will begin with a brief presentation in the Topper Theater. Attendees will then be able to meet with teachers and students to learn more about AP and Honors course offerings at LAHS.
Representatives from UNM-LA will also be on hand to discuss the dual credit/concurrent enrollment program.
All LAHS students must take an AP class, an Honors class, an online class, or a dual credit class to graduate.
“AP Night provides students and parents a great opportunity Read More
Online Survey for County Businesses
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County is continuing its market research to assess demand and interest in broadband services, as well as explore preferences regarding methods of financing the Community Broadband Network (CBN) project and willingness to pay for the various costs to install and operate the network.
CBN is a “last-mile” fiber network that will provide open and advanced broadband communications access to all County residents, businesses and institutions.
In an on-going effort to gather community input, an online survey is now available until Feb. 15, for Los Alamos County Businesses. Read More
County Repairing Trash; Recycling Roll Carts Free!
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County residents can get their damaged County trash or recycling roll cart repaired free of charge.
Does your trash or recycling roll cart have a broken lid? A bum wheel? Is the body cracked?
If so, just call the Environmental Services Division at 662-8163 and they will come out and get it repaired at no cost to you.
As long as the roll cart damage was not caused by negligent abuse on your part – such as placing hot ash into the roll cart and melting it – the County will fix it for free.
Broken roll carts reduce route efficiency so call today to get your damaged roll cart Read More
PEEC Adds Fourth Camp to Summer Outdoor Adventures
Last year’s Medicine Hawk’s Mountain School participants learn about primitive camouflage. Courtesy/PEEC
PEEC News:
The Pajarito Environmental Education Center’s Summer Outdoor Adventure Programs consist of two weeks of day programs for students entering 4-6th grades, one week for students entering 7-8th grades, and now, a four-day overnight survival skills camp for adults and families with children 12 or older.
The new camp, titled Medicine Hawk’s Summer Survival Skills, will be run by Rourke McDermott, and will be held Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9 in the Jemez Read More
Pajarito Mountain Re-opens Saturday!
Panaramic shot of Pajarito Mountain Ski lifts. Courtesy/PMSA
PMSA News:
The community is invited to Pajarito Mountain Saturday, Feb. 2 as it re-opens for skiing.
Significant snowfall from the recent storm has resulted in very good snow conditions on the mountain, so lift operations will resume with Beginner, Aspen and Mother lifts on Saturday.
All facilities, including the Cafe, Rental Shop and Snowsports School will be open as well.