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NNSA Los Alamos Field Office Manager Ted Wyka Briefs County Council On Local Operations

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NNSA-LA Field Office Manager Ted Wyka

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

Operations are moving steadily along at the NNSA Los Alamos Field Office, Manager Ted Wyka told County Council during a Sept. 16 work session.

In his presentation, Wyka touched on several areas including the laboratory’s budget, the electric coordination agreement between the Department of Energy (DOE) and County’s Department of Public Utilities (DPU), the Rendija Canyon land transfer and the efforts to improve driving behaviors on laboratory property.

Regarding laboratory funding, Read More

Hilltopper Volleyball Wins 3-2 Over Capital Jaguars

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Topper Maya Graves spikes the ball over Raven Ryan in the first set of the match played Tuesday evening against the Capital Jaguars in the Capital High Gymnasium in Santa Fe. The teams were evenly matched. The Toppers got off to a slow start, dropping the first two sets to the Jaguars, but came back to win the match 3-2 in five sets. This was a big win for the Toppers over an old foe. Photo by John McHale⁄ladailypost.com

Erin Pompeo and Peyton Labonty block a spike attempt by Amaya Gomez in the first set. Photo by John McHale⁄ladailypost.com

Erin Pompeo sets the ball for a spike attempt by Lauren Evenhaus Read More

Ribbon Cutting For Leisure Lagoon Art Installation Oct. 7

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Arts in Public Places Board (APPB) invites the public to attend the official ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of a new public art installation by artist Amanda Jaffe at the Leisure Lagoon in Los Alamos.

Details:

  • When: 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7; and
  • Where: Leisure Lagoon, 2760 Canyon Road.

This five-panel porcelain tile installation explores the calming and transformative qualities of water through rich textures, flowing patterns, and natural imagery. With panel titles such as “Night Snow / Pool” and “Blue Rain / Calm Pool”, the series Read More

Op-Ed: New Electricity Rules Are At Odds With Climate Goals

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By NICHOLAS THOMPSON, Ph.D.
R&D Engineer
Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos County is implementing two changes to how electricity will be billed. Both of these changes are aimed at reducing the peak grid demand, which is an important goal given how electricity demands are increasing. However, these changes can also result in higher bills for consumers and one of these changes is at odds with the County’s Climate Action Plan.

The first change is known as “Time of Use” rates. The idea here is to reduce demand as much as possible during peak usage times. In general, electricity grids need Read More

Council Proclaims Sept. 15-Oct. 15 Hispanic Heritage Month

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From left, Los Alamos County employees Camille Chavez, Jacki Archuleta, Erika Thomas, Maria Tapia, Amy Danforth, Eric Martinez, Paula Nelson, Liza Rivera, Colorado Cordova, Juan Rael and Lucas Frescas accept a proclamation from Councilor Randall Ryti designating Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2025, as National Hispanic Heritage Month in Los Alamos County during the Sept. 16 council meeting. The employees pictured represent the 351 Hispanic employees who make up 36 percent of the County’s workforce. To mark the month, Los Alamos County libraries will host a Tiny Art Show and youth mural celebrating Read More

Customer Service Week In Los Alamos County Oct. 6–10

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Deputy Utilities Manager of Finance and Administration Joann Gentry and Customer Care Center representatives Camille Chavez, Paula Nelson, Amy Danforth, Michelle Carlson, Audrey Collins and Jacki Archuleta accept a proclamation from Councilor Beverly Neil-Clinton designating Oct. 6–10, 2025, as Customer Service Week in Los Alamos County. Gentry invited the public to join Customer Care representatives at a Customer Service Fair at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 8, in the Municipal Building lobby, featuring light refreshments and informational tables from several County departments. Read More

Los Alamos County Library Invites Community To Contribute To Military Tribute Display

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‘Reunion’. Courtesy/Archbold family

COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Library is inviting community members to share their stories and photographs of military service for a commemorative display and slideshow this November to be featured at both library locations. November is National Veterans and Military Families Month.

The display is being created by White Rock Branch Librarian Monique Archbold, herself a military spouse. Archbold is sharing her own story, including a photo of her husband returning from a six-month deployment and meeting their infant daughter for the first time. Read More