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VIDEO: What Is Causing Water Breaks In White Rock?

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View of an old water pipe from the 1960s in White Rock. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Department of Public Utilities Gas Water Sewer Services Operations Manager Clay Moseley recorded a video addressing the water line breaks that have been happening in White Rock.

The video can be found on the County website. Click on the “Ask the County” icon in the lower left corner and it will be the first video after clicking. It can also be found under the News page on the County website and on YouTube: https://youtube.com/shorts/-E9ktyL5nPc?feature=share. Read More

County Council To Hold Closed Session 4 PM Tuesday

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council is scheduled to hold a closed session at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The purpose of the closed session is to discuss threatened or pending litigation, pursuant to NMSA 1978, 10-15-1 (H)(7). Also, to discuss the purchase, acquisition, or disposal of real property, pursuant to Section 10-15-1(H)(8) NMSA 1978. Read More

Los Alamos County Invites Community To Vote On Name For Community Broadband Network

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County invites the community to help choose a name for the Community Broadband Network (CBN) with a brief, one-question survey.

Results will be announced in four weeks, on Feb. 18.

CBN is a County-owned, open-access broadband project that will bring affordable high-speed internet service to more than 10,000 homes and businesses in Los Alamos and White Rock. As an open-access network, the infrastructure will be available to multiple internet service providers (ISPs), giving customers more choices and promoting competitive pricing.

As construction phases are completed, Read More

Laurent Outlines Priorities In State Of The County Address

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Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent presents her annual State of the County report during the Chamber Business Breakfast Jan. 15 at SALA Event Center. Photo by Marlene Wilden/ladailypost.com

By MARLENE WILDEN
Los Alamos Daily Post
marlene@ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Manager Anne Laurent presented her annual State of the County address Thursday during the monthly Chamber of Commerce breakfast, reviewing the past year and outlining priorities for 2026 while portraying a busy but financially cautious government.

She told business leaders the County is balancing multiple priorities, Read More

County: Get Involved On Local Boards And Commissions

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COUNTY News:

Volunteer citizen boards provide an opportunity for community members to participate in local government.

Vacancies include:

  • County Health Council;
  • Environmental Sustainability Board;
  • Historic Preservation Advisory Board;
  • Parks and Recreation Board;
  • Personnel Board; and
  • Planning and Zoning Commission.

To get involved, call 505.663.3436 or apply online by clicking here. Read More

Free Online Classes Available From County Library System

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Los Alamos Public Library System now offers access to more than 150 live and on-demand GetSetUp classes through its website, losalamoslibrary.org.

No library card is required to access these free classes.

The New Mexico State Library is excited to provide this new learning platform, GetSetUp, thanks to funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The State Library has partnered with public libraries statewide to make this valuable resource available to all New Mexico residents.

GetSetUp’s digital literacy courses include basic overviews for using Microsoft, Apple, Read More

Repairs Underway On Two Water Breaks In White Rock

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COUNTY News:

Two water breaks occurred today in White Rock:

          • Along Meadow Lane between N. Todd Loop and Bryce Avenue; and
          • Grand Canyon between Meadow Lane and E. Paige Loop.

Standby crews are running into some problems and have revised the restoration estimate to 8 p.m. today.

The issue is a main line break, and the pipe is about 10 feet deep. Crews are working around storm drains and other issues while trying to access/repair the break. Read More

Social Services In-Person Office Hours Jan. 21 In White Rock

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County Social Services Division is offering convenient evening hours at the White Rock Branch Library to better assist people who may not be able to meet during regular business hours.

Community members who need assistance with housing services, utility payments, food instability, or connections to other resources in the county are encouraged to stop by for a one-on-one meeting to learn how Social Services may be able to help.

No appointment is necessary.

The Social Services staff will be available monthly at the White Rock Public Library in a study room on the third Read More