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Conner Tiffani Tharp Statement Of Candidacy For UNM-LA Advisory Board

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By CONNER TIFFANI THARP
Los Alamos

My name is Conner Tiffani Tharp and I am announcing my candidacy for the University of New Mexico–Los Alamos Advisory Board. Earlier this year, I was appointed to fill a vacancy on the board, and I am honored to now seek election to continue serving our community. Serving on this board is important to me because UNM-LA plays a vital role in providing accessible education and career pathways in northern New Mexico. I want to continue to ensure that students of all ages, especially our non-traditional students, have the support and resources they need to succeed. Read More

State Police Checkpoints And Saturation Patrols In Counties Across New Mexico In October 2025

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State Police will conduct sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during October 2025. Courtesy/NMSP

NMSP News:

New Mexico State Police (NMSP) will be conducting sobriety checkpoints, saturation patrols, and registration, insurance, and driver’s license checkpoints in all New Mexico counties during October 2025.

We are bringing awareness to these events to reduce impaired driving-related fatalities through continued media attention and intensive advertising.

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Malia Goddard Named ACT Staff Member Of The Month

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Malia Goddard

COUNTY News:

ACT Staff Member Of The Month: Malia Goddard

Malia Goddard has been named the Atomic City Transit (ACT) Staff Member Of The Month for August.

Goddard joined Atomic City Transit in January 2025 and drives regular service routes, including the Bandelier Shuttle.

She is known for providing excellent customer service, supporting her co-workers and supervisor with a variety of tasks, and being a dependable team player.

Los Alamos County is grateful to have her on board. Read More

County Pavement Preservation Project Begins Monday On North Community & North Mesa With Road Closures

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Public Works Department has announced that a Pavement Preservation Project will begin on Monday, Sept. 29, on North Mesa and North Community.

The work, which will be performed by Albuquerque Asphalt, includes road closures, lane restrictions, and detours for several streets.

North Community:

  • The project area includes 35th Street, 36th Street, 37th Street, and 39th Street, which will be closed with local access only. 38th Street should be used as a detour throughout the duration of the project.

North Mesa Road:

  • The project area includes North Mesa Road,
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Cone Zone: Week Of Sept. 29, 2025

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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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Scenes From Chamber Business After Hours Meet & Greet Featuring County Community Development Director Director Eli Isaacson At LACDC Offices

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The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce hosted a Business After Hours Meet & Greet event on Thursday at the Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation offices inside the Small Business Center behind the downtown post office. The Meet & Greet featured Los Alamos County Community Development Director (CDD) Eli Isaacson, shown here chatting with Discover Los Alamos Director Melanie Peña. Isaacson, who stepped into his role at the County four months ago, said he feels things are going well. ‘I’m really pleased with the work we have been able to accomplish at this time (the new Retail Read More

Los Alamos County Launches Video Podcast ‘Fusion’

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COUNTY News:

  • First episode features LAPD Cmdr. Chris Ross and road safety

Los Alamos County has released the first episode of Fusion, a new video podcast designed to connect the community with information about county programs, services, and issues that impact daily life.

Hosted by the County’s Communications and Public Relations (CPR) team, Fusion will feature conversations with staff on a variety of topics.

The inaugural episode features Los Alamos Police Department Cmdr. Christopher Ross and CPR’s Rachel Freeman. They discuss “Operation Just Drive”, a road safety initiative focused Read More

More Scenes From Clean Up Los Alamos Day 2025

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From left, Los County Airport Manager Gary Goddard, Los Alamos County Sustainability Manager Angelica Gurule, Senior Visual Information Specialist Rachel Freeman and Los Alamos County Councilor Ryn Herrmann all pitch in to spruce up the land around the airport during Saturday’s Clean Up Los Alamos Day 2025. Photo by Jody Benson

Scene from Los Alamos Clean Up Day 2025 Saturday, shown here along the airport. Photo by Jody Benson Read More