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Small Business Owners Question Economic Vitality Administrator

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Staff Report

“Small businesses form the backbone of any vibrant community and we realize the unique challenges faced by small business in Los Alamos and want to help,” County Administrator Harry Burgess said.

Los Alamos County hosted a question and answer session for small businesses last week. Business owners were provided an opportunity to ask questions of Economic Vitality Administrator Greg Fisher.

During the discussion, Central Park Square owner Phillip Kunsberg addressed questions about the proposed teen center displacing businesses.

"No tenant will Read More

Trinity Site Plan Reveals Four Retail Pads; Two Eateries

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Kroger’s Trinity Site Conceptual Site Plan dated Dec. 10, 2012. Courtesy rendering
By Greg Kendall

 County officials share activities that indicate the long-awaited Trinity Site Revitalization Project is in fact underway.

“Smith’s is very proactive in moving this project forward,” said Director Anne Laurant of the County’s Capital Projects & Facilities Department. “They are scheduling preliminary meetings for January for site plan approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission and will be submitting for building permits.” Read More

Residents Reminded to Keep Sidewalks Clear

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COUNTY News:

During the winter months, the County would like to remind residents that it is important to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice so that they remain pass­able for postal workers, children walking to school and others who need to use them.

When possible, and depend­ing upon available resources, County crews will conduct sidewalk-clearing operations by removing snow first from the adopted “safe routes to school” and then move to other selected sidewalks. The County does not clear every sidewalk due to limited resources. 

Sidewalk priorities are listed below:

  1. Safe routes
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County Clarifies Today’s Facility Closure Information

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All County facilities close at noon today including the Administrative Offices, the 311 Center, plus County recreation/community centers such as the Aquatic Center, Los Alamos Golf Course, the Ice Rink and the Los Alamos and White Rock public libraries.

Transit will make its last transit run at noon to White Rock, Barr Mesa, North Mesa, etc., with no additional Transit services after that last noon time run.

Trash trucks will complete trash pick up but not recycle pick up today. The Eco Station closes at noon. Read More

Park and Ride Alert: N.M. 502 Closure Alters Bus Routes

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NMDOT PARK AND RIDE ALERT: BLUE, GREEN, PURPLE ROUTES – ROAD CLOSURE- EFFECTIVE FRIDAY, DEC. 14, 2012.
 
Inclement weather has forced the closure of N.M. 502. As a result, the following buses will not be able to complete their routes.
 
Blue Route:
  • Departing the South Capitol Station at 6:45 a.m.
  • Departing the South Capitol Station at 7:47 a.m.
  • Departing the Mesa Public Library at 8 a.m.
  • Departing Mesa Public Library at 8:52 a.m.
 
Green Route:
  • Departing Espanola at 7:32am
  • Departing Mesa Public Library at 8:12 a.m.
 
Purple Route:
  • Departing NM 599 Station at 7:31a.m.
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County Trash Collection Continues Today

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Environmental Services Department reports that its trucks are out collecting trash right now and intend to continue doing so as long as the roads are passable.

However, recycle pickup is canceled today. Anyone with a full bin needing to be picked up prior to next Friday is encouraged to call 505-662-8163 and the Environmental Services Department will organize a special pickup. Read More

County Survey Results Now Available – LA Daily Post Leads Online News Sources

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County’s bi-annual citizen survey results are now available for the public to review on the News page of the County’s website at www.losalamosnm.us.

In addition, copies for public review are available at the 311 Customer Care Center located at 150 Central Park Square or at the reference desk of either public library.

The firm under contract to conduct the County’s survey was CRC & Associates, LLC. They randomly selected approximately 400 County residents to participate in a 20-minute phone survey or street interview.

The survey included a variety of questions Read More