Hampton: On Upcoming County Budget Hearings
By DAVID HAMPTON
Los Alamos
Chair Derkacs and Councilors,
First of all, I want to thank our County staff for an excellent 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Package and Citizens Guide. I found them both informative and easy to use. In regards to capital improvements, I applaud the emphasis on maintenance of existing facilities and infrastructure. Performance measures for each department were very useful.
My main concern is the budget option to add a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI) and Training Analyst. I strongly support implementing the Racial Equity and Inclusivity (REI) Task Force’s Read More
2024 Safety Town Registration Opens April 22
Children learn bike safety during a previous Safety Town program. Courtesy/LAPS
The sign that greets students attending Safety Town. Courtesy/LAPS
LAPS News:
Get ready for Safety Town! This free program for all children entering kindergarten in the fall will be held 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14 at Barranca Mesa Elementary School.
Registration is open April 22 through May 22. The program is limited to 100 participants. The registration link will be posted April 22 on the Los Alamos Public Schools website.
Students will participate in hands-on activities, crafts, Read More
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Los Alamos County Comprehensive Health Plan Update Identifies Challenges And Offers Short-Term Solutions
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com
There’s a lot to celebrate in Los Alamos, but as Los Alamos County Council discovered during its March 26 meeting, there also is no shortage of challenges.
County Social Services Division Manager Jessica Strong, in her update on the development of the Comprehensive Health Plan to council, listed some of the challenges the Los Alamos Health Council identified after conducting 200 interviews with various community members as well as some of the immediate actions that can be taken to address these challenges.
These challenges Read More
Body Discovered Behind Building In Downtown Los Alamos
Scene behind the building at 1247 Central Ave. today where the body of a man was discovered lying on the ground in the area near the stairs at left. Los Alamos police officers arrived at the scene to investigate a call of an unresponsive male in his mid-20s. Police confirmed that the man was deceased and reached out to the Office of the Medical Investigator. Police said they are investigating this as an unattended death. The identity of the man is not yet known. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
Scene behind the building at 1247 Central Ave. today where the body of a man in his mid-20s was discovered Read More
2024 Summer Concert Series Lineup
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Los Alamos, known as the birthplace of groundbreaking scientific discoveries and the former home of J. Robert Oppenheimer, is the place to be this summer. The area isn’t only for history, science and film buffs, but also for families and live music enthusiasts of all ages.
For music lovers, look no further than the Los Alamos Summer Concert Series. Running from late May through August, the series features free concerts at Ashley Pond Park. On scheduled Friday evenings, local and regional musical acts in a variety Read More
Northern New Mexico College And Los Alamos County To Host Energy Conservation Code Training For Professionals May 2, 2024
COUNTY News:
Northern New Mexico College and Los Alamos County are hosting a workshop on energy conservation codes for professionals in the building industry, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2 in Council Chambers at the Los Alamos Municipal Building.
The workshop titled “Sustainable Education for Advanced Buildings: Energy Conservation Code Training for Professionals” aims to provide valuable insights into energy conservation codes, focusing particularly on the changes introduced in the IECC 2021 and its local amendments in New Mexico. Intended for building officials, architects, Read More
PAC 8 Summer Media Classes Start Monday June 10 … Openings Remain For Students Aged 9-14
Scene from previous PAC 8 Summer Media Class. Courtesy/PAC 8
Scene from previous PAC 8 Summer Media Class. Courtesy/PAC 8
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 summer media classes start June 10 and openings remain for students aged 9-14.
Students have opportunities to learn videography, editing using Premiere Pro, drone flying with photography and videography, music composition, lighting, special effects, GoPro Video and more.
Class size is limited to six students per teacher. Sessions cost $130. Scholarships are available for families with two students in the same class and for students enrolled in 4 or Read More
Canceled: Today’s Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board Meeting
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board meeting scheduled for noon today, April 16, in the Municipal Building has been canceled due to lack of quorum. Read More
PAC 8 Community Media Center: April 19-25, 2024
PAC 8 News:
PAC 8 Community Media Center is available for recording events, transferring of old media, shooting and editing, live streaming and drone photography and videography.
For information, email pac8@losalamos.com, call 505.662.7228 or visit pac8cmc.com.
PAC 8 Television schedule for April 19-25:
Friday, April 19, 2024
- 6 a.m. — Deocracy Now! – Live
- 10 a.m. — The Thom Hartmann Program
- 11 a.m. — County Council Meeting Replay 4-09–24
- 3 p.m. — Democracy Now!
- 5 p.m. — PAC PAGES – Los Alamos County News Updates
- 6 p.m. — A Chat with Glendora
- 6:30 p.m. — White House Chronicles
- 7 p.m. — Chamber
County Environmental Sustainability Board To Meet April 18
Q&A With Council Candidate James Wernicke
Council Candidate James Wernicke
ELECTION News:
Libertarian James Wernicke is running for a seat on the Los Alamos County Council. He recently answered questions from the Los Alamos Daily Post about the local election.
This is part of a series of Q&As with political candidates that the Post will publish ahead of the June 4 Primary.
Post: How long have you lived in Los Alamos?
Wernicke: I’ve lived in Los Alamos permanently since 2013.
Post: Where do you work?
Wernicke: I’ve worked at the lab since 2013.
Post: Why are you running for County Council?
Wernicke: I believe there’s room for Read More
Hampton: April 4 Transportation Board Meeting Update
By DAVID HAMPTON
Chair
Los Alamos Transportation Board
At our last Transportation Board meeting, April 4, 2024, we received a presentation from Member Karen Edwards on the inclusion of blind and low-vision customers in public transportation. She challenged us to consider special transportation difficulties these individuals may experience and to take them into consideration in planning and operating our public transit system.
May 16 will be the annual Bike-to-Work Day (note the date change). If you are interested in helping with this event, including planning, please email Louise Romero Read More
Los Alamos County Public Works Department Participates In Annual National Work Zone Awareness Week April 15-19
Courtesy/LAC
COUNTY News:
“Work zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever.” –Federal Highway Administration
Los Alamos County Public Works Department announced its participation in the National Work Zone Awareness Week that is held each spring to raise awareness as roadway work gets into full swing.
The goal is to remind everyone of the importance of paying attention as they approach and drive through work zones so that both motorists and roadway workers remain safe.
Drivers should consider the following actions, as suggested by the Transportation Department’s Federal Read More
37th Street And Pinon Park Playground Renovations: Survey And Public Feedback Event April 20
COUNTY News:
Los Alamos County Community Services is asking the community for its feedback on renovations to Pinon Park and 37th Street playgrounds.
Through on-site survey collection stations, online survey options, and public meetings beginning April 20, community members will have the opportunity to select from the drafted designs for each of the playgrounds.
The drafted designs for the 37th Street Playlot will be posted on-site and at the Mesa Public Library for community members to view.
Designs for Pinon will be posted on-site and at the White Rock Branch Library.
Survey collection Read More
Cone Zone: Week Of April 14, 2024
COUNTY News:
Public Works Projects:
Los Alamos County Public Works’ staff manages the projects listed in this section through contractors. For more information, please email lacpw@lacnm.us, call 505.662.8150, or visit the “Projects/Public Works” link at https://lacnm.com/pw-projects. Please slow down and use caution within the construction work zones. Please note the information below is based on a schedule provided by the contractors and may change due to weather or other delays.
Rose Street Reconstruction Project
Los Alamos County Public Works Division is under contract with Read More
County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board To Meet April 16
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Lodgers’ Tax Advisory Board (LTAB) will meet at noon Tuesday, April 16 in Room 110 in the County Municipal Building at 1000 Central Ave.
The agenda is available on the County Website. Read More
County Utilities Board To Hold Regular Session April 17
COUNTY News:
The Board of Public Utilities will hold a regular session at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, in Council Chambers.
The meeting is open to the public.
Members of the public may view proceedings online or attend and provide public comment in person or via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88515885437.
The complete agenda packet is available online: https://losalamos.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Read More
Los Alamos Golf Course Pole And Netting Project Scheduled To Begin Week Of April 15
Los Alamos County Golf Course, Courtesy photo
COUNTY News:
Judge Netting Mountain West will begin the Golf Course Pole and Netting Project the week of April 15, pending weather conditions.
This project is scheduled to be completed by early June.
Traffic Impact:
Heavy equipment will be introduced to the site in the first week of the project and remain there until the project is complete. Flaggers will be present to help guide motorists during this transition. Pedestrians on sidewalks will not be affected. Pedestrians who walk the golf course and golfers are asked to avoid the work area and Read More
County APPB Call For Art For Golf Cart Staging Wall
COUNTY News:
The Los Alamos County Art in Public Places Board (APPB) is looking for an artist to create a fun and enjoyable art creation to transform the more than 500 square-foot concrete wall at the entrance of the Los Alamos Golf Course in the Golf Cart Staging Area.
The goal of the project is to beautify the space, foster community engagement and celebrate creativity in public spaces in the community.
Interested artists can submit an Entry Packet with the artist’s resume, the proposed piece, a color photograph or rendering of the proposed piece, prior works by the artist, a description of the Read More
