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Lane Closure On West Road Scheduled For Wednesday

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COUNTY News:

Traffic on West Road will be reduced to one lane on Wednesday, Oct. 22, between Fairway Drive and the Los Alamos County Ice Rink.

Drivers should expect delays due to flagging operations and are encouraged to take alternate routes that day.

The closure is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to allow Water Production crews from the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to repair a water line.

Direct questions or concerns to the Customer Care Center at 505.662.8333 or email CustomerCare@losalamosnm.gov.

Map depicting the area on West Road that will be reduced to one lane on Wednesday, Read More

Pastel Society Of New Mexico To Show Works And Give Demonstration At Mesa Public Library

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Pastels in a box by Letitia Roller. Courtesy/MPL

Pastel work by Nicholas Tesluk. Courtesy/MPL

Mesa Public Library News:

Mesa Public Library is hosting a special art show featuring pastel art, Oct. 27 through Nov. 18. In addition to this special featured art show, the Pastel Society of New Mexico’s Nicholas Tesluk will give a talk on the history of visual art with pastels at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, followed, at 2 p.m. by a live demonstration and discussion by Letitia Roller.

The Pastel Society of New Mexico is bringing a collection of its members’ works to the community of Los Alamos to share this vibrant Read More

Update: Eastbound Lane Reopened On Diamond Drive

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Scene of the disabled truck and trailer, which caused one eastbound lane to be closed this evening on Diamond Drive. The roadway is now reopened. Courtesy/LAC

Scene of the trailer being towed this evening from the area of Diamond Drive and Arkansas. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

As of 8:10 p.m. today, Oct. 20, Los Alamos County officials report that the disabled truck and trailer have been towed from the area of Diamond Drive and Arkansas.

The eastbound lane has been fully reopened.

Earlier this evening, one eastbound lane had been closed on Diamond Drive when the truck and trailer became disabled. Read More

Diamond Drive Eastbound Reduced To One Lane At Arkansas Due To Disabled Truck And Trailer

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COUNTY News:

As of 4:45 p.m. today, Los Alamos County officials report that eastbound traffic on Diamond Drive at Arkansas is reduced to one lane due to a disabled truck and trailer.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and exercise caution in the area.

The estimated time to reopen the lane is not yet known. Read More

Taking A Closer Look At County Art … Solar Tree Project Had Some Local Assistance

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Dr. Phil Seeger stands under the Solar Tree that he contributed to. Courtesy photo

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

Los Alamos County has an impressive art collection; from the abstract to the realistic, the County has a vast array of sculptures and paintings displayed throughout its facilities and spaces.

But what does everyone think about these pieces? The Art in Public Places Board wants to know and has issued a three-part questionnaire to gather people’s feedback. The survey is open through Oct. 31 and is available at https://polco.us/n/res/vote/los-alamos-county-nm/public-art-in-los-alamos-county Read More

County Inclusivity Task Force To Meet Oct. 22

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Inclusivity Task Force is scheduled to meet at 12:15 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 22 in the Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.

The meeting is open to the public in person and for convenience, the following Zoom meeting link and/or telephone call-in numbers may be used for public viewing and participation:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85262446713

Or Telephone:

Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 719 359 4580 US, +1 253 205 0468 US, +1 669 444 9171
US +1 360 209 5623 US
Webinar ID: 852 6244 6713

The meeting agenda is available Read More

Cone Zone: Week Of Oct. 20

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COUNTY News:

Los Alamos County services such as mail delivery, trash and recycling collection, and emergency services will be maintained for each project detailed below.

Residents and businesses will often experience large equipment and construction noise. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to always use caution and slow down around construction activities and avoid entering work zones outside of designated detour paths.

Road and Utility Work:

North Mesa & North Community Pavement Preservation Project

  • Location: 39th, 37th, 36th, North Mesa Road, San Ildefonso Road, Stoneview
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Parks & Rec Board To Hold Special Meeting Thursday To Review And Discuss Proposed Brewer Arena Project

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COUNTY News:

The Parks and Recreation Board will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, in Council Chambers to review and discuss the proposed Brewer Arena project.

The purpose of the meeting is to gather input and consider a potential recommendation to Council regarding the project’s next steps.

The meeting is open to the public, and community members are encouraged to participate.

Virtual attendance is also available via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85800662908.

For meeting updates, Zoom access, project details, and supporting documents, click here. Read More

Council To Consider GRT Increase At Oct. 28 Meeting

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Council will hold a public hearing at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, in Council Chambers at 1000 Central Ave., to consider adopting two ordinances that would increase the County’s gross receipts tax (GRT) rate by five-eighths of one percent (0.625%).

Proposed Ordinance 748 would increase the County portion by 0.0125% and Ordinance 747 increases the municipal portion by 0.6125%.

If approved, the total GRT rate would increase from 7.0625% to 7.6875%, effective July 1, 2026. At that rate, GRT would total eight cents on a $1 purchase, 77 cents on a $10 purchase, and $7.69 Read More