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Pennies: Tiny Coins, Big Impact

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The Communitree across from the Customer Care Center decorated for the DPU’s Penny Drive. Courtesy/DPU

The DPU is collecting pennies during March to benefit the Utilities Assistance Program. Courtesy/DPU

COUNTY News:

Those pennies sitting in jars, junk drawers, and car consoles could be shifted from forgotten to impactful in one quick trip to the Los Alamos County Municipal Building.

The U.S. stopped making pennies last fall, which means the coins you already have are slowly being phased out of circulation. The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is holding a Penny Drive to collect Read More

Tree Pruning Scheduled On Central Avenue March 10-11

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Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County advises residents that Southwest Fire Defense will be conducting scheduled tree pruning along Central Avenue, Tuesday March 10 and Wednesday March 11.

Crews will begin work at 4th Street and progress along the street toward Bathtub Row.

During this time, sections of the sidewalk within the work area will be temporarily closed. Clearly marked detour signs will be posted to guide pedestrians safely around the work zones.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to use caution when traveling through the area and to follow posted signage while crews Read More

County Council Hears Update On LANL & SWEIS

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NNSA-LA Manager Ted Wyka

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

NNSA-Los Alamos Field Office (NNSA-LA) offered an update on laboratory operations and unveiled its site wide environmental impact statement (SWEIS) during Tuesday’s Los Alamos County Council meeting.

NNSA-LA Manager Ted Wyka and Deputy Field Office Manager for Mission Security and Environmental Stewardship Stephanie Stringer provided the briefing.

Budget

As far as its budget, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is operating under a full budget and is expected to receive about $5.3 billion Read More

Brewer Arena To Get Upgrades And Improvements

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Erin Hannon and Millie Darlington take practice laps around barrels on Wednesday afternoon at Brewer Arena as part of their preseason training. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

The sign at Brewer Arena. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com 

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

Los Alamos County Project Manager Russell Naranjo laid it all out to County Council as it considered approving an approximately $2.8 million capital improvement project at Brewer Arena.

“We’re here tonight to talk about the bulls, the broncs, the steers, the rodeo clowns and announcers, Read More

Los Alamos County Launches Everbridge Emergency Alert System … Community Members Encouraged To Register Now

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County has launched a new emergency notification system powered by Everbridge. With fire season right around the corner, this is an opportune time to sign up now to receive critical safety notifications.

“The decision to transition to Everbridge was made after careful evaluation and with the safety, security, and privacy of our community as the highest priorities,” Emergency Management Commander Beverley Simpson said. “While we understand that changing platforms may cause some frustration or inconvenience, this move ensures that the County continues to provide Read More

County To Host Open Houses On Comprehensive Plan

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County will host two public engagement open houses in March as part of its comprehensive plan update process. County residents are encouraged to attend and provide input. 

This update to the 2016 comprehensive plan will serve as the County’s long-range planning policy guide and will shape decisions around land use, infrastructure, housing, transportation, and economic development for many years to come.  

An open house in Los Alamos will be held 5:30-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, in Council Chambers. A second open house in White Rock will take place 12:30-2 p.m. on Read More

Los Alamos County Hosts Community Meeting On Mesa Trail Improvements Wednesday

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites community members to attend the first community engagement session for the Los Alamos Mesa Trail Rehabilitation Project at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 4 at Fuller Lodge (2132 Central Ave., Los Alamos, NM 87544).

This initiative focuses on creating a safer, more accessible, and welcoming trail experience for users of all abilities. The project will rehabilitate approximately 2,500 linear feet of the Los Alamos Mesa Trail to bring it into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Public Right of Way Accessibility Guidelines Read More

LAPD: Crash On East N.M. 502 Near Twin Tanks Area … Traffic Down To One Lane

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LAPD News:

Los Alamos Police have responded to a single vehicle crash on East N.M. 502 around mile marker 8 and the Twin Tanks area. The vehicle involved was a truck, and the driver was transported with unknown injuries. 

The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office has taken over the scene. 

Traffic is down to one lane and moving slowly. Expect traffic delays. Read More

Los Alamos County Community Services Department Implements CivicPlus Recreation Management Solution

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Community Services Department has partnered with CivicPlus to implement its Recreation Management software, CivicRec. The cloud-based solution allows residents greater visibility into the offered park and recreation divisions’ activities, events, and memberships, as well as more convenient online registration and payment. It will also allow residents to search for and reserve community facilities, such as fields, RV camping, Lemon Lot spaces, pavilions, and shelters, all conveniently online.

CivicRec was made live for public use this morning, March Read More