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Toppers And Huskies Play To A Tie

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The Topper soccer Team played host to the Hope Christian Huskies in a nonconference game played on Sullivan Field Wednesday afternoon. The game had a 30-minute lightning delay and at the end of regulation play the score was tied 1-1. This prompted 2 overtimes and the contest ended in a 1-1 tie. Connor Lattimore and Owen McKenna battle for control of the ball in the first period. Photo by JohnMcHale/ladailypost.com

Topper goalie Kenny Linn makes a goal-saving catch in the first period as Canaan Anaya challenges him. Photo by JohnMcHale/ladailypost.com

Diego Sena made the Toppers’ only Read More

Los Alamos Chamber Of Commerce Launches New Mobile App To Connect Members And Community

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CHAMBER News:

The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of the new Los Alamos Chamber App, a powerful digital tool designed to foster stronger connections between local businesses and the community. This free mobile application makes it easier than ever for residents and visitors to find goods and services provided by trusted Chamber members and for businesses to engage with the public.

The Los Alamos Chamber App serves as a comprehensive, on-the-go directory of local businesses, featuring member listings, contact information, member videos, and upcoming community events. Read More

‘Truth, Justice And Freedom Of Expression’ Closes Sept. 11

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Artist Paul Ziomek with original panels from his graphic novel ‘Fakin’ the Funk’, which he created with his brother Pete Ziomek. The ‘Truth, Justice, and Freedom of Expression’ show will be on display in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library through Sept. 11. Courtesy photo

Artist Jeff Benham stopped by Step Up Gallery during the Library’s Atomicon on Aug. 30. He is shown here pointing to two of his artworks. ‘Truth, Justice and Freedom of Expression’ closes Sept. 11. Courtesy photo

Step Up Gallery News:

Self expression has been on full display in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library. Artists Read More

Council Ponders ‘Missing Middle’ Apartments On DP Road

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A rendering of what a proposed apartment complex, located off DP Road, would look like. The apartment complex would be constructed on a parcel of land owned by Los Alamos County. The land would be sold to the developer. Courtesy/LAC

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

There’s been a lot of focus on fulfilling the housing needs of the “missing middle” (those who fall somewhere in between low- and high incomes) in Los Alamos. With a new apartment complex being planned on County-owned land off DP Road, progress is being made to fill this gap.

Los Alamos County Council learned Read More

Cull: What’s Happening In The County?

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By THERESA CULL
Chair
Los Alamos County Council 

A couple of weeks ago, I gave a talk at the monthly Kiwanis Club meeting. At their request, I provided a summary on what’s happening in the County. It was well-received and I thought it would be good to share an abbreviated version with a wider audience. My talk focused on housing, business engagement/support, and other projects that the Council has been involved in recently (within the past year). Keep in mind that there are MANY activities that County staff perform every day that support our community that I will not be able to include here.

Housing Read More

County Accepting Applications For Retail ‘LEDA’ Program

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Staff Report:

Los Alamos County is now accepting applications for its new Retail Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) Program, a funding initiative designed to help retail businesses expand services, create jobs, and strengthen the local economy.

The program provides funding for retail projects that address key community needs, including food services, clothing and apparel sales, personal and health care, and tourism-related businesses.

LEDA funds may be applied toward capital infrastructure, building improvements, storefront, accessibility, and code compliance upgrades. Read More

County Community Development Department To Undergo Software Upgrade Sept. 8–9

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Community Development Department (CDD) will be conducting a software upgrade Monday, Sept. 8, and Tuesday, Sept. 9. During this period, CDD staff will be unable to process permit applications, enter payments, or update records. Additionally, the online Citizens Self-Service Portal will be unavailable, and certain in-office services may be limited.

Although inspections can still be scheduled on these dates, please note that results will not be entered into the system until after the software upgrade is complete. As a result of the system outage, same-day Read More

With Gratitude: LARSO Shares Fundraising Update

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By JACCI GRUNINGER
Executive Director
LARSO

As we close out our second month of fundraising, we can’t say it enough – thank you, thank you, thank you a million times over. The outpouring of support we are seeing fills our hearts with joy.

We are also in discussions with the County regarding our funding situation, and they are being very supportive. We will keep you updated, but understand that the process will take some time. There is no need to be reaching out to our County Manager or Councilors. If you’d like to reach out to a representative, please contact your state legislators to advocate Read More

Los Alamos County Community Services Department Deploys Robotic Mowers

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos County Community Services Department (CSD) has acquired several robotic mowers from Husqvarna to test the effectiveness and efficiency of these battery-driven robotic mowers – they are like Roomba’s, but for grass! “We are excited to bring this cutting-edge technology to Los Alamos,” said Community Services Director Cory Styron. “These mowers are expected to improve the turf health and allow for staff to work on other details in the landscape”.

The Husqvarna mowers have virtual boundaries instead of physical wires, allowing CSD Read More