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County Departments To Host Bike To Work Event May 14

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Public Works Department, along with the Transportation Board and Community Services Department, invites residents to participate in the upcoming “Bike to Work” event on Thursday, May 14.

Cyclists are encouraged to visit the Energizer Station from 7-9 a.m. at the northwest corner of Diamond Drive and Canyon Road.

Here, participants can enjoy refreshments, snacks, and receive bike-related giveaways.

According to the League of American Bicyclists, nearly 40 percent of all trips in the U.S. are less than two miles, highlighting that biking is a practical Read More

Update On Trinity Drive Safety & ADA Improvements From Oppenheimer Drive To Knecht Street

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

The Trinity Drive safety and ADA improvements project that is taking place between Oppenheimer Drive and 15th Street is starting up in June 2026.

  • Project type: Roadway and Safety
  • Project value: $6,750,000
  • Project schedule: Utility board approval May 6 & Council approval May 19, 2026
  • Contractor name: To Be Determined
  • Completion Date: Dec. 31, 2026

To follow the start-up process and stay informed throughout the project, the County is coordinating several public meetings.

Approval meetings – This project is going before the Board of Public Utilities and the Read More

County DPU Gas Customers Invited To Public Hearing May 6

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COUNTY News:

Customers of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU), particularly those with natural gas service at their homes, are encouraged to tune into or attend a public hearing for gas rate adjustments at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 6.

The hearing will be held during the Los Alamos Board of Public Utilities (BPU) work session in room 330 on the 3rd floor of the Los Alamos County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Avenue. The meeting will be held in a hybrid fashion so anyone wishing to join remotely may do so using the link https://ladpu.com/ratehearing.

The DPU is proposing changes Read More

BPU To Hold Work & Closed Sessions May 6

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Board of Public Utilities(BPU)  will hold a work session at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, in the 3rd Floor Conference Room #330 at the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the public.

Members of the public may attend in person and provide public comment or view proceedings online via Zoom at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87563449773.

The complete agenda packet is available online at https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Watch BPU meetings at ladpu.com/BPULiveProceedings.

Following the work session, the BPU will hold Read More

Leadership In Action: Moving Forward Hand In Hand Together With Me, Melanee Hand

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By MELANEE HAND
Candidate for Re-election
Los Alamos County Council

If you’ve lived in our community for a while, you’ve probably heard my name. I’m not just a familiar face; I’m someone who has called this place home for over 40 years. Now, I’m asking for your support as I seek a second term as County Councilor — and I have a message that’s as clear as it is compelling: “Move Forward Hand in Hand Together.”

But what does that really mean? For me, it’s more than a catchy slogan. It’s a way of life and leadership. It’s about rolling up my sleeves and working side by side with neighbors, listening carefully, Read More

Atomic Fiber Ushers County Into Better Internet Service

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County Broadband Manger Jerry Smith

By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

Slow internet speeds, service disruptions and total outages are about to be things of the past. Atomic Fiber, Los Alamos County’s community broadband network, will officially start construction with a groundbreaking ceremony at 4 p.m. May 12 near the White Rock Visitor Center.

County Broadband Manager Jerry Smith said the ceremony will kick off phase one construction of the eight-phase project. Phase one will include the construction of the three network hubs. These hubs will be located Read More

LAPD Warns Of More Phone Scams

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LAPD News:

The Los Alamos Police Department (LAPD) is warning residents about a recent phone scam in which callers impersonate officers from the Los Alamos Police Department and Deputies from the Los Alamos Sheriff’s Department, falsely claiming that individuals must pay money to clear arrest warrants.

LAPD reminds the community that no law enforcement agency or court will ever contact individuals demanding payment to resolve fines or warrants. If you receive such a call, it is fraudulent.

These types of scams have been increasing in Los Alamos this year, with criminals using various Read More

Reminder: Property Taxes For Second Half Of 2025 Due By May 11

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COUNTY News:

The 2025 second half property taxes are due by 5 p.m. on May 11.

Property owners can make payments in the following ways:

  • In person at the Customer Care Center;
  • In person at Enterprise Bank & Trust;
  • By mail to Los Alamos County, P.O. Box 99, Los Alamos, NM 87544;
  • By dropbox at the Municipal Building; or
  • Online though eNoticesOnline.com, by 3 p.m. on May 11.

To learn more, click here. Read More