People & Community

DPU Announces Drop In Upcoming Gas Charges

COUNTY News:

Natural gas customers of the Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will see a drop in their gas charges on their upcoming bills as the department has collected the full amount intended under its temporary gas recovery charge.

The $0.44/therm charge was a sunsetting mechanism to cover a $2.2 million shortfall that occurred when commodity gas costs spiked from December 2022 through February 2023.

This charge was approved by the Los Alamos County Council last March and DPU began billing it in April.

“Our cycle 10 customers will be the first to notice the recovery charge has Read More

Los Alamos Historical Society: What’s Up?

Los Alamos Eagle Scout Miles Iverson has completed his Eagle Scout Project, a memorial bench and hitching post in memory of Josh Miko. Courtesy/LAHS

LAHS News:

Los Alamos Historical Society (LAHS) is expecting another blockbuster summer of visitors. Director Todd Nickols is addressing the ability to offer private group tours.

In 2016, LAHS charged $5 per person for a walking tour and were lucky to have five people on the tours. Today they consistently have an average of 15-20 people on each tour during the busy season, at times up to 45 people. Today LAHS charges $25 per person, a bargain considering Read More

Los Alamos Golf Course An Active Construction Site

COUNTY News:

With the onset of the golf season, the staff of the Los Alamos Golf Course, Capital Projects and Facilities, and Mid-America Golf would like to take this opportunity to alert the public about the ongoing activities at the golf course, as it is an active construction site.

While the course will open for play starting Monday, March 11, it will be impacted heavily by the contractor, its crews and equipment.

On any given day the play will be oriented around closures laid out by golf staff in the pro shop. Signage and markings will direct golfers through their round of play assisted by course Read More

LAFC Girls U10 Soccer Jumps Into Spring Season!

The LAFC Girls U10 competitive soccer team jumped into the spring season playing in the Classic FC Tournament in Bernalillo. They played amazing team soccer against some of the top teams in the state and finished 3rd in the top bracket of the tournament. For information on joining LAYSL spring soccer, visit laysl.org. Courtesy.LAYSL

The U10 girls competitive team includes Sage Gardner, Ellie Hawkley, Vivien Hansana, Natalie Disterhaupt, Gracie Nichols, Maureen Lausen, Maya Tamashiro, Clara Benedict, Mia Lin and Lexi Pack. Courtesy/LAYSL Read More

Community Invited To Traditional Blini Breakfast Saturday March 16 At St. Job Of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church

The community is invited to enjoy a traditional bliny breakfast that will be served 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 16 at St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church, 1319 Trinity Drive. Courtesy/Fr. Theophan

By Fr. Theophan
Rector 
St. Job of Pochaiv

St. Job of Pochaiv Orthodox Christian Church is excited to again offer our traditional bliny breakfast 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 16.

While traditionally oriented western churches are already in the midst of Great Lent, Eastern Orthodox Christians are just approaching it.

The two Sunday’s leading up to the Orthodox observation of the Read More

Ark Childcare Development Center Installs Security System

Parent dropping his child off for school at the Ark at First United Methodist Church. Courtesy/FUMC

FUMC News:

When looking for quality childcare, parents often focus on finding a safe and welcoming learning environment for their children. After the horrendous mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, parents of the Ark Childcare Development Center began asking what their security procedures were and if they could make the campus more secure.

The staff, Ark Board of Directors and Leadership Board of First United Methodist Church (FUMC) took this request into serious consideration and began investigating Read More

LAPS ‘All Schools Student Art Show’ At Step Up Gallery

LAPS News:

Youth Art Month has been celebrated in March at schools all around the country since 1961. In honor of youth art education, Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) student artwork will be on display March 14 through April 8 in Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library.

The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 14. In the past, the show has attracted hundreds of visitors on opening night and district art teachers hope Thursday’s opening will be just as successful!

The LAPS Art Team, led by Pinon’s Stephanie Rittne, is composed of 10 talented educators:

LAHS Art Read More

RPLA Announces Quadrennial Convention On March 21

Republican Party of Los Alamos County
Official Call

Call is hereby made for the County Central Committee Meeting of the Republican Party of Los Alamos County to be held on March 21, 2024 at 6 p.m. at Open Door Bible Ministry, 2101 Trinity Drive Ste A-2 Los Alamos, NM.

To elect nine County Delegates to the RPNM State Quadrennial Convention who will vote for state delegates to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in July. 

The RPNM State Quadrennial Convention will be held on April 27, 2024, at the Marriott Hotel, 2101 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM.

There is a fee for each Read More

LAHS Girls Wrestling Team Wraps Up Successful Season

The LAHS Girls Wrestling team has wrapped up a successful season that included hard work, team building and individual growth. ‘We are extremely proud of all of the work that these young ladies put in this year. We saw so much growth across the team from our new girls all the way to our State Qualifiers.’ Head Coach Emily Tew said.  ‘The girls finished strong this season showing lots of mental and physical strength despite many challenges ranging from weather issues to injuries and upsets.’ Assistant Coach Brian Weaver added. Pictured top row from left, Jade Blackhart – Junior, State Champion Read More

Daily Postcard: More Snow Falls On Pajarito Mountain

Daily Postcard: Another 14 inches of snow fell on Pajarito Mountain Ski Area in the last 24 hours. Pajarito is open every day until March 17. For details, visit pajarito.ski. Courtesy/Webcam

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is open every day until March 17. Courtesy/Webcam

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is open every day until March 17. Courtesy/Webcam

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is open every day until March 17. Courtesy/Webcam

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is open every day until March 17. Courtesy/Webcam

Pajarito Mountain Ski Area is open every day until March 17. Courtesy/Webcam  Read More

Chamisa Elementary Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony

Chamisa Elementary students the groundbreaking at the school Feb. 29. Courtesy/LAPSCourtesy/LAPS

Chamisa School staff, students, School Board members, County officials and representatives of Dekker Perich Sabatini and Jaynes Corporation participated in a groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 29. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

Los Alamos Public Schools (LAPS) celebrated Leap Day, Feb. 29, by breaking ground for construction of the new Chamisa Elementary School.

Chamisa staff, students, School Board members, County officials, and representatives of Dekker Perich Sabatini and Jaynes Corporation Read More

Opportunity To Shower With Love Los Alamos Teachers

LAPS Foundation News:

Don’t miss your opportunity to fulfill a teacher’s wish! This spring the LAPS Foundation is once again sponsoring a community-wide campaign to “Shower” Los Alamos teachers with things they need for their classrooms.

There is one week left to go. Check out all the items teachers need for their students and classrooms. We’ve already purchased materials for many teachers but there are several left who haven’t quite received the donations they need for their items.

Text showerlove24 to 76278 or go to https://showerlove24.givesmart.com

It’s easy to click on a teacher Read More

LAHS Hilltalkers Wrap Up Successful February 2024

Members of the Los Alamos High School Speech and Debate team. Courtesy/LAPS

LAPS News:

The Los Alamos High School Hilltalkers Speech and Debate team wrapped up a successful February with strong showings at back-to-back tournaments, numerous awards/placings and nationwide recognition for two Hilltalkers.

The Hilltalkers started their February season strong with 23 team members attending the Lobo Model United Nations Tournament. Competitors worked in a range of delegations including crisis simulations based on the Hunger Games, the Somalia Wars, and the Space Coalition. The team did Read More

Permit Modification On Two Small Fuel-Burning Units Added To LANL Electronic Reading Room

LANL News:

Per regulatory requirements, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) announces new documents have been added to the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract Electronic Public Reading Room.

All legacy cleanup documents required to be posted after April 30, 2018, are available on the site linked above.

For legacy cleanup documents that were posted prior to April 30, 2018,  visit the LANL electronic public reading room:

  • Permit Modification Two Small Fuel-Burning Units

Members of the public with any questions, contact N3B Los Alamos.

Produced by the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contractor, Read More

Q&A With County Council Candidate Beverly Neal-Clinton

Council Candidate Beverly Neal-Clinton

Staff Report:

Beverly Neal-Clinton, a Democrat, is running for a seat on Los Alamos County Council. She recently answered questions from the Los Alamos Daily Post (Post) about the local election.

This is the first in a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the June 4, 2024 Primary Election.

Post: How long have you lived in Los Alamos? 

Neal-Clinton: 23 years

Post: Where do you work? 

Neal-Clinton: I previously worked at LANL for 15 years. I am self-employed as the Director of New Mexico Mobile Notary and Fingerprinting Read More

LANL Team Works To Protect Water Quality

Los Alamos National Laboratory sits perched atop the Pajarito Plateau, a vast volcanic rise cut deep by canyons carved by water over millennia. These same canyons funnel water from the mesa tops to the Rio Grande below. Because of this, the laboratory proactively monitors potential contaminants in stormwater, surface water and groundwater that could make their way to the river. We do this year-round, not just because it’s our job, but because it impacts us personally — after all, many of us live in the communities that sit downstream from the lab. Read the full article here. Courtesy/LANL Read More

Celebrating Legendary Figures Of Santa Fe County’s Past For Women’s History Month

Georgia Making Stew, Ghost Ranch, 1962. Gelatin silver print, 6 3/8 x 5 inches. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Gift of The Georgia O’Keeffe Foundation. Courtesy/Todd Webb Archive

ART News:

SANTA FE —Throughout the month of March, the nation celebrates Women’s History Month—a time to commemorate, study and celebrate the incredible role of women in American history. To celebrate, Santa Fe County is honoring local women who have made a lasting mark on the county’s landscapes, arts and culture, and more.

“Santa Fe County history is full of incredible, trailblazing women who have shaped the Read More

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