The Democratic Party of Los Alamos July 4 Celebration at Overlook Park will still take place despite the fireworks cancellation. COUNTY News Alert:
The Los Alamos County Fire Department (LAFD) would like to ask the public for their continued support and assistance during Extreme Fire Danger.
The Los Alamos National Laboratory properties have entered Stage III Fire Restrictions effective July 3 and the LAFD supports their actions.
Therefore, the Los Alamos Fire Department has implemented the attached restrictions to all County owned or forested areas within Los Alamos County effective at 8 a.m. today, Tuesday July 3.
Patrols of these areas will be conducted by the LAFD and LAPD throughout the County and residents Read More
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Pavement Division will begin recycling and repaving work Monday, July 9 in White Rock.
The work is funded under the FY12 Pavement Preservation Program.
The following streets will be resurfaced:
In White Rock – Kilby, Donna, Garver, Connie, Cheryl, Cheryl Court, Cañada Way, Barcelona, Rover (from Carlsbad to Grand Canyon), Aragon (west of Rover), Azure and Shirlane.
Also, the following streets are scheduled for resurfacing in Los Alamos – Range Road and North Mesa Road (from Hawk Drive to just east of the Posse Lodge.)
Note: While the County anticipates recycling Read More
COUNTY News:
Members of the Los Alamos County Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board may attend a “Visit with the Proprietor of Back Porch Bed & Breakfast” at 1:30 p.m., Thursday July 5 at 13 Karen Circle in White Rock.
A quorum of board members may be present, however, no action will be taken.
The event is part of the Los Alamos County Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board’s mission to assess and establish ongoing communications with the County’s lodging businesses and management. Read More
LAFD News:
With the current Fire Danger at EXTREME, and the anticipation of the fire danger level elevating to Stage 3 in the coming days, the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) is asking for the community’s help.
LAFD asks people to refrain from using fireworks, campfires or bbq’s on public land. LAFD also asks people to smoking only inside a vehicle or building during these extremely dry conditions, especially during the annual Fourth of July celebration.
Adhering to this request could prove very beneficial, not only to the fire department, but to the citizens in the entire county,
ROTARY News:
The members of the Rotary Club of Los Alamos are partnering with United Blood Services (UBS) to host a blood drive July 12-13.
The public is invited to participate in this life-saving activity.
There is a hero inside each person ready to make a difference when others need help.
People who donate blood are heroes to those in need.
Blood Drive Details
WHEN:
WHERE:
APPOINTMENTS:
www.unitedbloodservices.org; log in and register; (walk-ins always welcome.)
INFORMATION:
Linda, Read More
MESA PUBLIC LIBRARY News:
Yellowstone Buffalo. Photo by Leslie Bucklin
A public reception for Enchanted Parks: A Photographic Tale of Life in Our National Parks by Leslie Bucklin is set for 5-7 p.m., Tuesday July 3 in the Mesa Public Library Art Gallery. Join Bucklin for a gallery walk of her work.
As the Los Alamos Historic District prepares for the possibility of becoming part of this nation’s first non-contiguous National Park, we have the opportunity to look at not only what makes our current National Parks so extraordinary, but what has always made North Central New Mexico extraordinary. Read More
Six new members of the Los Alamos Fire Department, Ernesto Polson, Daniel Martinez, Kenny Martinez, David Apodaca, Sam Meyersick and Nathan Sisneros, were sworn in during the Fire Recruit Academy Graduation Ceremony for Fire Recruit Class #24, Friday at the White Rock Baptist Church, 80 N.M. 4 in White Rock. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By Carol A. Clark
Days at the Academy can be long and difficult for individuals seeking to become firefighters with the internationally accredited Los Alamos Fire Department.
While many who attempt the school do not complete it, the LAFD on Friday Read More
BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES News:
Talley Completes Board Term, Anderson Begins, PNM Electric Transmission Rates Rise, Conservation Plan Update and More…
Board Changes: Board Member Thurman Talley served his last Board of Public Utilities meeting June 20 and new Board Member Kevin Anderson was in attendance.
Utility Manager Report: Department of Public Utilities Manager John Arrowsmith reported that environmental work at the San Juan Generating Station (SJGS) was proceeding while the PNM‐led stay continued to be considered.
On behalf of the County, the Los Alamos Department Read More
Celebrate America’s National Parks and get into the 4th of July spirit with the opening reception of Enchanted Parks: A Photographic Tale of Life in Our National Parks, by local photographer Leslie Bucklin.